• Thursday, September 24, 5:30pm – Mary and Martha Women’s Group monthly meeting, Parish Hall
• Friday, September 25, 10:00am – Visitation and Funeral Mass for Dolores Kulaszewicz, St. Gregory’s Church
• Saturday, September 26, 9:30am – OCIA/Catholic 101 class; Meet in Romero House.
• Sunday, September 27 – St. Gregory’s Booya and Fall Festival.  Mass at 10:30am.  Food and games 11:30am to 2:00pm.
• Thursday, October 1, 7:00pm – Catholic Watchmen gathering, St. Gregory Parish Hall
• Saturday, October 3, after 5:00pm Mass – Evening Prayer, Church
• October 6-13 – Father Matt is away.  Check the bulletin for changes to the Daily Mass and Reconciliation schedule.
• Friday, October 9, 6:00pm – Friday Fun Night for grades 3-5, St. Gregory Parish Hall

OCIA/Catholic 101 – Classes open to all; First class on Saturday, September 26 at 9:30am
"OCIA/Catholic 101" class is now open to all adults--those hoping to become Catholic as well as parishioners who would like to learn more about their Catholic faith.  The group will generally meet every other Saturday (until Easter) from 9:30 to 11:00am, usually in St. Gregory's Parish Hall.  The first class is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th from 9:30 to 11:00am in the Romero House (note: location change).   Contact Fr. Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org) or the parish office to sign-up.

THIS SUNDAY - Booya and Fall Festival – September 27
We hope to see you all at out 45th annual Booya and Fall Festival at St. Gregory’s this Sunday, September 27, 11:30am-2:00pm.  Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy our Booya and hospitality.  Or devote your time and talent to lend a hand working at the festival.  How will you help with our biggest annual event?
       Reminder – Please turn in any raffle tickets and money you may still have in your possession.  If you bring them to Mass this weekend, please hand it directly to an usher – don’t put it in the collection basket.
        We are still accepting donations for a few areas.  Please bring items to the Parish Hall by Saturday evening.

• Silent Auction – (Mary Determan) Themed baskets or medium to large items.
• Wine Bottle Booth – (Joleen Pierce & Teresa Peterson) Seeking 40 more bottles of wine.  
• Country Store – (Mary Ruyman-Lee & Jeanette SanNicolas Peters)  Fresh produce, craft items, homemade or canned food items, knick-knacks, small toys, collectibles, whatever fills your heart!  Seeking small to medium items to be sold at a set price.   
• Bottle Booth – (Sara Wojciechowski)  Bottles of anything except alcohol.  (Think: lotion, hot sauce, nail polish, mustard, anything in a bottle!)  

Catholic Watchmen Gathering – Thursday, October 1, 7:00pm
Fr. John Drees of St. Joseph’s (Taylor’s Falls) and St. Francis Xavier (Shafer) will be the first ever guest speaker at the Catholic Watchman on Thursday, October 1st at 7:00pm in the St. Gregory Parish Hall.  His topic will be about the Japanese Martyrs.   All men are welcome.
                
Job Opening – Part-time Bookkeeper; now accepting applications
 We are still accepting applications for the part-time bookkeeper position for St. Gregory and Sacred Heart.  This hourly-paid staff position is part-time at 10-20 hours per week, split between the two parishes.  The exact schedule and working hours can be flexible.  The ideal candidate would have prior bookkeeping or accounting experience, knowledge of Microsoft computer software, non-profit accounting, and is a practicing Christian.  Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to St. Gregory’s Parish Office or emailing to donna@stgregorynb.org.  The full job description can be found online at    https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-bookkeeper-ab3d15a034f57238

Women’s Book Club Coming Soon
All women are invited to join us in reading and discussion of “St. Monica and the Persistent Power of Prayer” by Mike Aquilina and Mark Sullivan.  Sign up sheets are available in the St. Gregory narthex beginning October 3.  In our six weeks together we will learn about St. Monica and join her as we pray for those who have left the faith.  You may choose either a Wednesday morning session beginning October 14 (9:00-10:30am) or a Thursday evening session beginning October 15 (7:00-8:30pm).  Please purchase your own book available online at The Catholic Company and Catholic Supply.  Contact Teresa Peterson, Claire Kind, or the Parish Office with questions.

Eucharistic Adoration:  Thursdays
 St. Gregory’s offers Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday, 9:00am to 9:00pm.  Although all are welcome to stop in anytime, we are seeking people for the hours of 4:00pm and 5:00pm.  These regular adorers would commit to that hour every week to spend time with Jesus.   Contact Bob Zangs, Father Matt, or the Parish Office if you are interested in this commitment.  
        Don’t know what to do during Adoration?   Here’s a short video by Bishop Robert Barron about the power of Eucharistic Adoration:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3snpp3VrYvE

Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:  
Padre Pio: Miracle Man - This movie captures the Capuchin friar's intense faith, devotion, and deep spiritual concern for others, as well as his great compassion for the sick and suffering. It reveals the amazing details and events in Padre Pio's life as a boy and throughout his fifty years as a friar, dramatizing the frequent attacks from the devil, as well as the persecution he suffered at the hands of people, including those in the Church.  https://app.formed.org/app/videos/588446/

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS:  Contact Liz Long (liz@stgregorynb.org) with questions and to sign up.

Friday Fun Night – October 9, 6:00pm
The October Friday Fun Night will be for youth in Grades 3-5 only.  Kids of both parishes are welcome at St. Gregory’s Parish Hall on Friday, October 9, 6:00-8:30pm for a night of fun and games with their peers.  Children and friends who are not registered for the Faith Formation program will need a signed permission slip.  Please RSVP to Liz Long by Wednesday, October 7.  

LOOKING AHEAD:

Public Square Rosary – Saturday, October 10, Noon
Join Mary Ruyman-Lee to pray the Rosary on Saturday, October 10 at Noon in the St. Gregory north parking lot.  This event will be outside, except in the case of poor weather.  You are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs.  

Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 25
Bring your best costumes and decorations for our 5th annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25, from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the North parking lot and lawn.  Please RSVP to Liz Long if you are interested in hosting a trunk.