Upcoming Events:

October 5-14 – Father Matt away on retreat. See the bulletin for changes to the Mass and Confession schedules.
Friday, October 10, 5-7:00pm – Friday Fun Night (grades 3-5), off-site – see below for details
Saturday, October 11, 11:00am – Funeral for Ronda Santine, visitation at 10:00am
Saturday, October 11, Noon – Public Square Rosary, Central Park, North Branch
Saturday, October 11, 6:00pm – Saturday Hospitality after Mass, Parish Hall
Sunday, October 12, 10:30am – Mass with Children’s choir, Church
Sunday, October 12, after Mass – Coffee Sunday, Parish Hall
Sunday, October 12, after Mass – Mission Trip 2026 information meeting, St. Rafka Room
Monday, October 13 – Parish Offices closed in observance of Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Wednesday, October 15, 4-6:30pm – Youth Leaf Raking and Pizza Party, Church grounds and Parish Hall
Thursday, October 16, 5:00pm – Mary & Martha Women’s Group meeting, Parish Hall
Thursday, October 16, 7:00pm – Knights of Columbus meeting, Parish Hall
Friday, October 17, 11:00am – Funeral for Dusty Miller, visitation at 10:00am
Saturday, October 18, 9:30am – OCIA class for aspiring Catholics, Parish Hall

Friday Fun Night:
The first Friday Fun Night for grades 3-5 will be Friday, October 10, 5-7:00pm. Meet at Green Lagoon Golf for a night of mini-golf, ice cream, and a rosary/chaplet. RSVP to Liz Long (liz@stgregorynb.org). Permission slips coming soon. (8640 Green Lake Trail, Chisago City)

Public Square Rosary:
In this month of the Rosary, let us join together at Central Park this Saturday, October 11, as Mary Ruyman-Lee leads us to publicly pray the Rosary. Praying will begin at Noon, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early to take you place. Bring your own chairs or blankets if you wish to sit. No RSVP needed.

Hospitality Weekend – This weekend:
This weekend (October 11 & 12) is the Hospitality Weekend for October, where we will have a light meal after the 5:00pm Saturday Mass and traditional Coffee Sunday after the Sunday 10:30am Mass. We hope to see you there for one or both.

Children’s Mass – Sunday, October 12:
This Sunday is the first Children’s Mass of the school year. Children wishing to sing in the choir should meet in the choir area by 10:15am.

Women’s Book Club – starting October 22/23:
Women of the parish are invited to join us as we read and discuss Gaze Upon Jesus edited by Kelly Wahlquist. In this 6-week Scripture study we will follow the infancy and early years of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Mary and other women of the gospel. You may attend either a Wednesday morning session beginning October 22 (9-10:30am) or a Thursday evening session beginning October 23 (7-8:30pm). Please purchase your own book available at www.catholicvineyard.com and other sources. Contact Teresa Peterson, Claire Kind, or the Parish Office to sign up.

Anointing Mass – Friday, October 24th:
On Friday, October 24th at 8:30am at St. Gregory’s, Fr. Matt will offer an Anointing Mass. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may be administered to Catholics who are in danger of death -through old age (around 75+), a serious medical condition, or preparing for a serious medical procedure including one that uses general anesthesia. No pre-registration is necessary but those who receive the Sacrament at the Mass will need to give their name for record keeping. Any questions may be directed to Fr. Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org).

Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 26:
This annual event will be Sunday, October 26th, 2-4pm. Contact Liz Long (liz@stgregorynb.org) if you wish to host a trunk or volunteer in some way. All kids are welcome to attend.

Foundations of Faith, A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church – Monday, October 27:
Discover the heart and soul of your Catholic beliefs with Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The next session is October 27, 7:00-8:30pm in St. Gregory’s Parish Hall. The group plans to meet on the 4th Monday of the month. The total cost will be $40 per person. For more information, contact Dion Scott at dion@stgregorynb.org or the Faith Formation office at 651-674-7382.

Veteran’s Day Breakfast – Saturday, November 8:
As Veteran’s Day approaches on November 11, we would like to honor the veterans and military members of St. Gregory’s parish with a special event. All parishioners who are veterans and their immediate families are invited to a breakfast on Saturday, November 8th and 9:30am in the parish hall to thank them for their service and sacrifice for our country. Please RSVP with the number attending to Liz Long or the Parish Office by November 1st. Anyone who is interested in helping with this event, please contact Liz (liz@stgregorynb.org).

Marriage Annulments Seminar – Monday, November 10:
Deacon Kevin has arranged a seminar with Ms. Amy Tadlock, a lawyer specializing in Canon Law on Monday, November 10, 6:30-8:00pm in the Parish Hall. This talk is for any parishioners interested in learning about the Annulment process. More details coming soon. You may reach out to Dcn Kevin with questions.

Reclaiming Sundays:
As we continue our “Reclaiming Sundays” initiative for the year, we turn to the theme of Sundays being days of “Rest, Recreation, and Prayer.” God gives us the model for treating Sundays as a day of rest when He rested on the Seventh Day of Creation (cf. Genesis 2:2). Christians’ Sundays are marked differently than Jews’ Sabbath (Saturdays), but both focus on the importance of resting on that one day a week.
Action for this Month: As a family, choose activities focused on recreation, leisure, and rest. Some examples of activities that help us to recreate (literally, “re-create”) well include reading a good (especially Catholic) book or newspaper (like The Catholic Spirit), going for a long walk or playing outside, playing a game (especially as a family), or doing a puzzle. It does not matter too much what the activity is, although there are limits to fruitfulness with screens (note: the focus in February will be about making Sundays low-tech).

Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:
The Joyful Mysteries: St. Padre Pio said, “The Rosary is the ‘weapon’ for these times.” This incredible film series takes viewers right to the Holy Land, where these Mysteries actually happened, encouraging deeper reflection and meditation on them. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/3279608/