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Upcoming Events:
- Sunday, September 28, after Mass until 2:00pm – 44th Annual Booya and Fall Festival at St. Gregory’s
- Monday, September 29, 7-8:30pm – Foundations of Faith class, Parish Hall
- Wednesday, October 1, 6-7:30pm – KIC Class (gr. 1-5)
- Thursday, October 2, 7:00pm – Catholic Watchmen, Parish Hall
- Friday, October 3, 9:15am – Bible Study with Father Matt, Romero House
- Saturday, October 4, 10:00am – OCIA Class, Parish Hall (note: special time)
- Saturday, October 4, 6:00pm – Evening Prayer, in Church following Mass
- Sunday, October 5, 5:30-7:30pm – DOC Class, Parish Hall
- October 5-14 – Father Matt away on retreat. See the bulletin for changes to the Mass and Confession schedules.
44th Annual Booya & Fall Festival – this Sunday, September 28:
The Fall Festival is here! Join us this Sunday after Mass until 2:00pm(or until the Booya runs out, which is likely to happen first). Have fun with these activities: Mystery Wine, Oreo Cookie or Bottle Booths, Country Store, Silent Auction (bids close at 2:00pm), Children’s Games on the back lawn. There will be two 50/50 raffle drawings (need to be present to win). The main raffle will be drawn at 1:30pm (do not need to be present to win).
Sold Raffle tickets and money must be dropped off at the office by Friday at noon, or handed to an usher at weekend Mass.
Here are a few other upcoming events which need registration or RSVPs from you:
- Foundations of Faith, A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
Discover the heart and soul of your Catholic beliefs with Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This engaging, 20-session series kicks off Monday, September 29, 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. - OCIA – Becoming Catholic:
There is still time to join this class which is intended for people who wish to join the Catholic faith and the path to achieving the sacraments. The next class is Saturday, October 4, 10-11:00amin the Parish Hall, and will meet twice monthly until April. Contact Father Matt for more information at fathermatt@stgregorynb.org. - 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) - Women’s Book Club:
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. - Trunk or Treat:
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.
Anointing Mass on 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).
Veteran’s Day Breakfast:
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).
Reclaiming Sundays:
As we give focus to “Reclaiming Sundays” in Year 3 of the Synod, our focus continues to be on prayer as a family. Saying grace before a meal is a valuable way to connect with God and express gratitude for the food received. The meal prayer can be recited as a family or even silently by oneself. It can be a great witness to others of our faith when we are at a restaurant or eating in the midst of others.
Action for this month: Pray before meals as a family.
Lord, Renew Your Church:
The “Lord, Renew Your Church” capital campaign is going well at St. Gregory’s. Thank you to all who have greeted Father Matt or campaign volunteers with an open mind and open heart. If you haven’t been contacted yet, you will likely receive a phone call after October 6th. If you would like to speak with Father or a volunteer sooner, please reach out to the parish office. We are nearing our goal with this campaign to support needed improvements, expand ministry efforts, and strengthen the mission of the Church in our communities.
Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:
St. Jerome | Catholic Saints: An early Church Father from the 4th century, St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin with the desire to make Scripture more accessible. St. Jerome is the patron of biblical scholars, translators, and archivists and famously said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” https://app.formed.org/app/videos/2399232/
