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Hello Families of St. Gregory,
This isn’t our usual week for the Flocknote newsletter but we have a few important events to relay. We especially hope to see you after this Sunday’s Mass as that one is open to everyone. Take care, and have a blessed week.
Parish Reception for Lord, Renew Your Church Campaign – November 2
Please join us after this Sunday’s 8:30 a.m. Mass for a reception in the hall. Representatives from the Lord, Renew Your Church capital campaign will speak about the details of this great opportunity to support special projects at both the parish and Archdiocesan levels. No pledge or commitment is required on the day.
There will be an informational meeting for the 2026 Youth Mission Trip on Sunday, November 9 after 10:30am Mass in the St. Rafka classroom. Students that are currently in Grades 8-12 are eligible to go on the Mission Trip. This is a great way to help others in need, grow in your Catholic faith, and meet new friends. Please contact Vince Hendren with any questions (vince@stgregorynb.org).
Family Pathways Food Shelf Seeking Gift Cards – due by November 10
Our local food shelf is seeking $20 County Market gift cards which will be given out to families in need to help provide for their Thanksgiving meals. Families can use the cards for some typical Thanksgiving items which are not usually donated. You may drop off your donated gift cards at the Parish Office, collection basket, food donation bin, or directly to Family Pathways by November 10. Call or check the Family Pathways website for hours before you go (651-674-8313, https://www.familypathways.org/…/food-access/food-shelves/).
Welcome back, Fr. Andy!
Fr. Andy Phiri will be visiting us from Zambia for the next several weeks. If his flight arrives as planned, he will be celebrating some Masses beginning this weekend, and staying at St. Gregory’s until mid-November.
Upcoming Events:
- Thursday, October 23, 7:00pm – Women’s Book Club with Claire
- Friday, October 24, 8:30am – Mass of Anointing, St. Gregory’s Church
- Sunday, October 26, 11:30am – Sunday School, Classrooms
- Sunday, October 26, 2:00-4:00pm- Trunk or Treat, North parking lot
- Sunday, October 26, 5:30pm – DOC Class, Parish Hall
- Monday, October 27, 7:00pm – Foundations of Faith Class, Parish Hall
- Wednesday, October 29, 9:00am – Women’s Book Club with Teresa
- Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm – KIC Class for Gr. 1-5, and Adult Group for KIC parents, Meet in the church
- Thursday, October 30, 1:00pm – Prayer Shawl meeting, Off-site
- Sunday, November 9, after Mass – Mission Trip 2026 informational meeting, St. Rafka Room
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).
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.
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.
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.
All Souls’ Day Masses – November 1 and 2:
As All Souls’ Day falls on a Sunday this year, the commemoration of this holy day will be celebrated at both regular weekend Masses on Saturday November 1 at 5:00pm and Sunday, November 2 at 10:30am. At both Masses, we will read the names of the faithfully departed who have left our parish within the past year. A candle will be lit in their memory. Family members in attendance may take the candle with them as a remembrance.
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:
Dcn 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. You may reach out to Dcn Kevin with questions.
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS: Contact Liz Long (liz@stgregorynb.org) with questions and to sign up.
High School Lifeline Mass at NET Center – Saturday, November 1, 6:00pm:
Lifeline Masses for 8th-12th graders happen periodically on Saturdays throughout the year at the NET Center in St. Paul. Each evening includes Mass, a speaker, praise, worship and adoration – A fun and spiritually fulfilling experience! We challenge our youth to try it out. Transportation will be provided. The first date of the 2025-26 year is November 1. Contact Liz Long if your youth is interested (liz@stgregorynb.org).
Lifeline Masses for 8th-12th graders happen periodically on Saturdays throughout the year at the NET Center in St. Paul. Each evening includes Mass, a speaker, praise, worship and adoration – A fun and spiritually fulfilling experience! We challenge our youth to try it out. Transportation will be provided. The first date of the 2025-26 year is November 1. Contact Liz Long if your youth is interested (liz@stgregorynb.org).
Nativity Play for PreK-3rd grade:
The first practice for the Nativity Play will be Sunday, November 2nd. Exact time is pending and will be communicated as time gets closer. This is for kids in PreK-Grade 3. Please let Liz know if your child will be participating. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 at 3:00pm.
Friday Fun Night:
The Friday Fun Night for grades 6-8 will be Friday, November 7, 6-9:30pm at Thunderblades Roller Rink in Princeton. The cost is $8 for admission, $4.50 for skate rental. Transportation to and from St. Gregory’s will be provided. Meet at St. Gregory’s at 6:00pm, and we will return around 9:30pm. Please have kids eat dinner before they arrive. There is a snack bar available (menu & prices on the website), so ou can send extra money, but our main goal will be to skate as much as possible. Please RSVP to Liz Long for transportation planning (liz@stgregorynb.org). Permission slips available in the narthex, office entrance, or here. (https://www.thunderblades.com/, 31516 125th St, Princeton, MN, 763-631-7655)
The Friday Fun Night for grades 6-8 will be Friday, November 7, 6-9:30pm at Thunderblades Roller Rink in Princeton. The cost is $8 for admission, $4.50 for skate rental. Transportation to and from St. Gregory’s will be provided. Meet at St. Gregory’s at 6:00pm, and we will return around 9:30pm. Please have kids eat dinner before they arrive. There is a snack bar available (menu & prices on the website), so ou can send extra money, but our main goal will be to skate as much as possible. Please RSVP to Liz Long for transportation planning (liz@stgregorynb.org). Permission slips available in the narthex, office entrance, or here. (https://www.thunderblades.com/, 31516 125th St, Princeton, MN, 763-631-7655)
Mission Trip Informational Meeting:
There will be an informational meeting for the 2026 Youth Mission Trip on Sunday, November 9 after 10:30am Mass in the Saint Rafka classroom. Students that are currently in Grades 8-12 are eligible to go on the Mission Trip. The Mission Trip is a great way to help others in need, grow in your Catholic faith and meet new friends. Please contact Mr. Vince Hendren with any questions (vince@stgregorynb.org).
There will be an informational meeting for the 2026 Youth Mission Trip on Sunday, November 9 after 10:30am Mass in the Saint Rafka classroom. Students that are currently in Grades 8-12 are eligible to go on the Mission Trip. The Mission Trip is a great way to help others in need, grow in your Catholic faith and meet new friends. Please contact Mr. Vince Hendren with any questions (vince@stgregorynb.org).
Reclaiming Sundays:
During October, the theme for the “Reclaiming Sundays” initiative is “Rest, Recreation, and Prayer.” As Dr. Naughton of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas likes to state, “If we don’t get Sundays right, we won’t get Mondays right.” The primary purposes of Sunday are to pray/worship and to rest. Other activities (such as unnecessary shopping and servile labor) can be problematic if those primary purposes are curtailed.
Action for this month: As a family, refrain from house projects and tasks centered around productivity. If you need something like orange juice, it is not sinful to go to the store; however, avoid making Sundays a shopping day. If you like to garden, then go ahead and garden on Sundays; if you don’t like it, take a day-off. Similar things could be said for other household tasks.
Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:
October 22 was the feast of former Pope, St. John Paul II. This week we share two resources to tell the story of this modern day saint:
(For the grown-ups) Pope John Paul II – Starring Jon Voight and Cary Elwes, this epic film follows Karol Wojtyla’s journey from his youth in Poland through his late days on the Chair of St. Peter. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/585522/
(For the kids) Saint John Paul II | Lukas Storyteller – Lukas, tired of seeing the same bored look on his friends’ faces, decides to tell them a captivating story. Not just any story, but a tale of a young Karol Wojtyła, who would one day become Pope John Paul II! The kids wouldn’t believe the adventures young Karol had, and how they would inspire them to create their own unforgettable day. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/870752/