MISSION TRIP 2026

CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP 2026 Mission Trip

Who: Teens (Entering 9th Grade) from Sacred Heart and St. Gregory the Great,
St. Bridget of Sweden (Lindstrom), St. Mary of the Lake (WBL)
What: Catholic Work Camp
Where: Champaign, Illinois
When: June 21-June 27
How: Bus

❖ The total cost per participant is $900 (estimate)
⮚ $530.00 out of pocket
⮚ Payment Schedule (checks made payable to St. Gregory’s)
● November 23 – $180.00 (non-refundable deposit)
● January 18 – $180.00
● April 12 – $170.00
● After April 12 – additional $50.00
***Payments should only be given to Father Matt, Vince or dropped off in the St. Gregory’s Parish Office with Donna.

❖ Fundraising Activities (subject to change)
⮚ Bake/Craft/Jewelry Sales
⮚ Bagging Groceries at County Market
⮚ Trivia Night
⮚ Selling Mission Trip Stock
⮚ St. Gregory the Great Cookbook
⮚ Lenten Soup Suppers

❖ Expectation of Parents and Teens
⮚ Participate in all fundraising activities unless excused by Vince or Father Matt
⮚ Teens attend at least 5 of the 6 meetings
⮚ Meetings are on SUNDAYS immediately following the 10:30 am Mass at St. Gregory the Great
⮚ Meeting schedule is listed below (subject to change)
● January 18
● March 22
● May 3
● June 20 – MANDATORY 5:00 pm Mass at St. Gregory for Blessing
● July 26-MANDATORY Mission Trip Appreciation Reception at St. Gregory after 10:30 am Mass

CONTACT:
Vince Hendren – vince.hendren@gmail.com
Father Matt – fathermatt@stgregorynb.org