UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Saturday, August 15, 5:00pm – Confirmation & First Eucharist for Christian & Rylie
• Sunday, August 16 – Welcome Sunday – Come visit with volunteers after Mass in the Cry Room.  Get your questions answered.
• Wednesday, August 19, 5:30pm – Discipler Training, Parish Hall
• Thursday, August 20, 5:30pm – Mary & Martha Women’s Group meeting, Parish Hall
• August 22 & 23 – Fall Festival Raffle tickets available after Masses
• Wednesday, August 26, 5:30pm – Discipler Training, Parish Hall
• Thursday, August 27, 1:00pm – Prayer Shawl Meeting, Off-Site
• Thursday, August 27, 6:00pm – Pints with Padre at The Fort (Rush City), Details below

Fostering Vocations Group Kickoff – Friday, August 14 at 6:00pm
Join Fr. Matt, seminarian Jacob O’Meara, and other interested parishioners on Friday, August 14 at 6:00pm at St. Gregory’s Parish Hall for the Fostering Vocations group kickoff meeting.  The goal of this group is to foster vocations at St. Gregory’s and Sacred Heart.  The group will meet approximately three times a year to discuss how to encourage parishioners to consider vocations to become priests, religious sisters and brothers, deacons, and wives and husbands married in the Church.  To be added to the email list, please contact Fr. Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org).

“Welcome Sunday”: This Sunday
Our next Welcome Sunday is this Sunday, August 19.  There will be a Welcome Table in the Cry Room after Mass.  If you are new to the parish, want to register, have questions, or are just visiting, please stop by the table to chat with our friendly volunteers.  You will still enjoy the light meal of Hospitality Sunday in the Hall after 10:30am Mass, but you can count on the Faith Formation staff to be around to chat.  We would love to get to know you and make you feel at home at St. Gregory’s!

Registration for Fall Faith Formation OPEN NOW!
Registration is now open for the 2026-27 formation year.  We have programs on Wednesday evenings for children and youth from Pre-K through 9th grade. 10th grade students will complete their Confirmation program on Sunday evenings.  Use this online form to register and pay:  https://www.myegiving.com/App/Form/ac53b10d-9501-442b-88b7-90270c2f3aae    Paper forms are available in the Narthex and Parish Office.
          Registration prices will increase on August 29th.  We can’t wait to see everyone back here on Wednesday, September 16th.

Booya and Fall Festival – Coming Soon!
The 45^th annual Booya and Fall Festival at St. Gregory’s is coming up soon on Sunday, September 27, 11:30am-2:00pm.  But before it even gets here, our parish will ramp up our prep work and fundraising.  Raffle tickets will be available for sale and pick up beginning August 22 and 23.  We will once again be assigning books of tickets to registered parishioners.  The sign up boards for donations needed (booya food ingredients and other prizes, etc) will be up by August 29 and 30.  Are you new to the parish or looking for a new way to get involved in our one big fundraiser of the year?  Contact the office, or stop in at the welcome table this weekend!

Seeking Fluent (or Semi-Fluent) Spanish Speaker      ¿Usted Habla Español?
We would like to make St. Gregory’s a home for everyone, including those for whom Spanish is their primary language. Do you or someone you know have fluency (as least to a degree) in Spanish?  Fr. Matt has some intermediate Spanish, but it would be helpful to have a parishioner available who could at least translate for things like Baptism requests.  Please contact the office if you are willing to help.

Pints with Padre: Thursday, August 27
This Summer event is returning on Thursday, August 27.  All adults of both parishes are invited to join Fr. Matt at The Fort Restaurant & Bar (80 W 4th St, Rush City).  Gather at 6:00pm, talk by Fr. Matt on the 7 Deadly Sins with Q&A at 6:30pm, and then hang out afterwards.

Anointing Mass – Wednesday, September 2 at 5:00pm
On Wednesday, September 2 at 5:00pm 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. Those who receive the Sacrament at the Mass will need to give their name for record keeping. You may call the Parish Office to give your name ahead of time, or sign up at the Mass. Questions may be directed to Fr. Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org).

Catholic Watchmen Social – Thursday, September 3
All men are invited to the Catholic Watchmen Social on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00pm at the firepit behind the St. Gregory’s and the Rectory.  In case of inclement weather, they will meet in the Parish Hall.  The Catholic Watchmen meet at 7:00pm on the first Thursday of every month September through May.  We will have special guest speakers starting in October.

Reclaiming Sundays:  August – Service
As we continue the theme of “Service,” serve at your parish or at a charitable organization. The needs of a parish and cemetery are almost limitless; perhaps you have a technical skill or a hobby that could benefit the parish and beyond. Our parish Fall Festival is right around the corner; help the Committee by letting them know in advance where you can serve. Other organizations like Options for Women (total life care center) or your local food shelf are also always looking for help. If giving of your time is difficult at your stage in life, then consider making a special donation.
August Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzPIYfi7FPE&t

Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:  
The Queen Mother | Lectio: Mary | Episode 4 Mary serves as our Queen Mother. What does that mean? Join Dr. Brant Pitre as he explores the scriptural roots of this title.   https://app.formed.org/app/videos/617741/

FALL FESTIVALS & OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Soon, it will be Fall Festival season, including for our two parishes.  Here is a brief list of upcoming events:

• Sunday, August 16, 11am-3pm – St. Genevieve’s Parish Festival (6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville) www.stgens.org
• Saturday, September 5, 6pm-10pm – St. Bridget of Sweden Block Party (Hwy 8, Lindstrom) www.stbridgetofsweden.org
• Sunday, September 13, 10am-2pm – Sacred Heart Fall Festival; Food begins at 11am (415 W. 5th St, Rush City)
• Sunday, September 27, 11:30am-2pm – 45th Annual Booya and Fall Festival at St. Gregory!  Details coming soon for donations needed, raffle tickets, and volunteer opportunities.