We wish you all a safe and good Memorial Day weekend.  We will honor the brave men and women who served our country with our annual Memorial Day Mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at 9:30am on Monday, May 26th.  In case of inclement weather, Mass will be moved to the church.

Father Matt will be away next week.  We will have Word and Communion Service in place of Daily Mass for May 28-30.  Reconciliation and Bible Study are cancelled.

The books chronicling 175 years of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis are now available for purchase from the Parish Office.   The history book ($36 each) is 555 pages, with hundreds of pictures accompanying the history of the archdiocese and of individual parishes (including our own).  The graphic novel “Catholics in the Northland” ($16 each), is a 35-page comic book for all ages, telling the history of our archdiocese along with world events of the time.  Sample copies of each book and order forms are located at the church library, parish hall, and office lobby for viewing.  Books are available for purchase from the Parish Office.

As the school year and Faith Formation year draw to a close, we prepare for changes among the staff of St. Gregory’s.  Both Shawn Yerges and Dion Scott are leaving the Faith Formation office and leaving big shoes to fill.  After nearly 12 years on staff, Shawn retired on May 14th and will start her new job as full-time grandma daycare for her 4-month-old grandson.   Dion is entering retirement #2 on June 16 to spend more time with his family and hopefully enjoy a peaceful retirement.  We thank them both for their leadership and commitment to our Faith Formation program, and with them all the best.  Hopefully, it is a “see you later”, not a “good-bye”.  If you have questions about the 2025-26 Faith Formation year, please contact Fr. Matt or the Parish Office at info@stgregorynb.org or 651-674-4056.

        We are hiring and currently interviewing for both positions, and hope to find the right candidate for each role soon.  If you are interested in applying, both descriptions may be found at:  https://careers.archspm.org/ and search by our ZIP code 55056.

The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. — Psalm 121:8 

Here is a list in brief of upcoming youth events and sacramental celebrations:

*Registration is now open; forms can be found in the narthex, office entry, or at the parish office.  Forms and payment are due by Saturday, June 28th.

We are excited to announce another fun, energetic summer faith experience for our youth – A Totus Tuus team will spend a week at St. Gregory’s inspiring, teaching, and leading youth in a rich experience of what it is to be Catholic.  This experience will take the place of Vacation Bible School, but it will include a wider range of ages.           The program for grades 1-6 will be during the day, while the program for grades 7-12 will be in the evenings, all during the 4th week of July.  For more information about the program: https://www.archspm.org/catholic-education-youth-formation/family-ministries/totus-tuus/

Daily Mass on Wednesdays will be suspended during the summer months.  The last Wednesday Mass of the Spring will be May 28.  The Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help will temporarily move to Tuesday mornings at 9:05am.  Beginning September 3, both the Devotion and Daily Mass will return to Wednesdays at 4:50pm and 5:00pm respectively.  (Note:   the current bulletin says the Devotion will also be suspended for Summer, but the decision was made to move it to Tuesday instead so we can still continue this traditional parish prayer time without interruption.)

We have already exceeded our 2025 goal for the Catholic Services Appeal with 103% participation as of April 30.  For any gifts received beyond our goal, 60% will be returned to St. Gregory’s.  With profound gratitude, Archbishop Hebda thanks you for helping to show that “Giving is Faith in Action” through the Catholic Services Appeal.

There’s only two more weeks left to get your donations in for the annual donation to Options for Women.  Place your donated baby and children’s items in the bin in the narthex by Sunday, June 1.  Their most needed items include: baby hygiene products, new Summer clothes (birth – 5T), powdered formula, strollers, car seats.  Used car seats may be donated by the original owner, but require a signed affidavit that the seat has never been in an accident or recalled.

Call or email the Parish Office to reserve your spot – 651-674-4056, donna@stgregorynb.org.  The costs for participants will be $300 per person payable to St. Gregory’s, and $220 for a single room or $110 per person for a double room.           The pilgrims will be reserving and paying the hotel directly via credit card – details will be distributed to those who register for the trip.   For any questions, please contact Father Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org) or call the Parish Office.

Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:
 St. Augustine of Canterbury | Catholic Saints:  St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the “Apostle to the English”. A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ.  https://watch.formed.org/videos/st-augustine-of-canterbury-catholic-saints

Pints with Padre Returns this Summer:

Father Matt is looking forward to continuing this Summer tradition of social chats with you at a few local establishments.  Each evening, we will gather around 6:00pm, with a short talk and Q&A with Father Matt at 6:30pm, and round out the evening with socializing at 7:00pm with your beverage of choice.  We hope you will be able to join us on the following dates: