UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Fridays at 7:00pm—Stations of the Cross (Reconciliation available at 6:30pm on March 6)
• Sunday, March 1, 6:00pm – Youth Group, Romero House (contact fathermatt@stgregorynb.org)
• Thursday, March 5, 7:00pm—Catholic Watchmen, Hall (all men welcome)
• Saturday, March 7 after Mass—Evening Prayer
• Wednesday, March 11, 6:00pm—Catechist Training (no KIC), Hall
• Thursday, March 12, 6:30pm—Baptism Prep Class

Update on Parish Envelopes:
Our distributor, Cathedral Corporation, mailed out parishioner envelopes on February 23, so you should be receiving yours in the coming days. If you do not have your envelope for the 5 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. Mass, please put your envelope number on your check. This will help the Money Counters to match your check with your records.

Roof Project for Zambia: 
Join us in our Lent almsgiving project to raise $6,000 for Fr. Andy Phiri’s home parish, St. Stephen the Proto Martyr Parish in Chipata Diocese of Zambia.  The funds will go towards a much-needed new roof for one of the parish churches.  As you can see from the photo above, this church has no roof at all!  We can ensure a safe and welcoming space for Fr. Andy’s community to gather and worship.  Donations may be placed in the wooden box in the narthex.  Make checks payable to St. Gregory the Great and note “Roof Project” in the memo line.

Reclaim Sundays:
The theme for March is “Elevated Conversations.” The power of conversation in a family cannot be overstated. The act of listening with the ear of the heart and responding out of love to what was heard is the bedrock of trust in the family. Taking time to engage in this kind of conversation can often get pushed aside for the urgent needs that take priority in working to manage frantic family life. For the monthly video (6 minutes long) from the Archdiocese, go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T96NPmS5rkw.

Sacred Heart Soup Suppers:
All are welcome at Sacred Heart on Fridays during Lent (until March 27th) for a Lenten Soup Supper beginning at 6:00pm and Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm.  It is a free-will offering.    

Coffee Sunday – Next Sunday:
Next Sunday (March 8) is Coffee Sunday after the 10:30am Mass.  Hospitality after the 5pm Mass will take place on March 14^th.

Lenten Morning Retreat at Sacred Heart – March 14:
Please join us on Saturday, March 14, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Sacred Heart for a Lenten Retreat on the Holy Face of Jesus Devotion.   Materials and refreshments will be provided.  While there is no set fee, a free-will offering is greatly appreciated.  This retreat will be led by Janae (Opatz) Bower who, as many of you know, grew up in the Sacred Heart parish and now leads pilgrimages and retreats across the country.  To RSVP, contact Sandy Pelant at 612-245-8986 (call or text) or email at sandypelant2012@gmail.com.

Archdiocesan Men’s Conference – March 21^st:
Fr. Matt and members of the Catholic Watchmen group will be attending the 2026 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference (including Mass with Archbishop Hebda) at Fr. Matt’s previous parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Hastings on Saturday, March 21st.  Pre-registration is required, so reach out to Fr. Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org) if interested.  Participants can leave from St. Gregory’s at 6:30am with a return around 1:30pm.

Saturday Hospitality: Volunteers wanted
 We are seeking people who would like to host our Saturday Hospitality on one or two dates through 2026.   Available dates are:  June 12, August 8, September 12, November 14, and December 12.  Please contact Joleen Pierce or Mary Determan for more information or sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

New Lower Price — Archdiocesan History Books and Graphic Novel:
We are now offering the Archdiocesan 175^th anniversary books at a new lower price.  Add one or both to your home library for just $30 for the 500-page history book or $10 for the graphic novel.  Contact the Parish Office for your copy – 651-674-4056, donna@stgregorynb.org.

Adoration on Thursdays:
We are looking for more regular adorers for 1-hour shifts every Thursday during Eucharistic Adoration.  Please call the parish office or speak to Bob Zangs for available shifts.

Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:  
Lent and New Life in Christ: What is the importance of almsgiving? Dr. Michael Barber discusses the transformative power of almsgiving for your life. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/2042553/

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS:  Contact Liz Long (liz@stgregorynb.org) with questions and to sign up.
Friday Fun Night:
The next Friday Fun Night for Grades 6-8 (note: the bulletin listed the wrong age group) will be Friday, March 6, 6:00-9:30pm in the Parish Hall.  Please RSVP to Liz by Wednesday, March 4.

Lifeline Mass at NET Center – Saturday, March 7, 6:00pm:
The next Lifeline Mass for 6th through 12th graders will be Saturday, March 7 at 6:00pm at the NET Ministries Center in St. Paul.  Please let Liz know if you have interested kids.  Transportation will be provided.  RSVP and permission forms are required by March 5th.

LOOKING AHEAD:
Youth Living Stations of the Cross:
The performances will be Wednesday, March 25 (for KIC families and students) and Friday, March 27 at 5:00pm (open to all).  

Knights of Columbus Fish Sandwiches and Ham BINGO:
This annual meal and BINGO will be Friday, March 27 following the Youth Living Stations performance.  Food service will begin shortly after the Youth Living Stations performance.  BINGO starts at 7:00pm.  

Mary & Martha Easter Basket Sale March 28 & 29:
The M&M Women’s group will have their annual Easter basket fundraiser sale after both Masses of Palm Sunday weekend (March 28 & 29).   They are accepting donations of themed baskets for people of all ages.  Please price your own baskets and bring them to the Parish Hall by Friday, March 27.