UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Sunday, July 19, 10:30am Mass – Welcome Sunday (Cry Room & Parish Hall)
- Sunday, July 26, 10:30am Mass – Memorial Mass for fallen 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
- Sunday, July 26, after 10:30am Mass – Reception for all to showcase Youth Summer Programs (Parish Hall, along with Sunday Hospitality)
- Monday, July 27, 7:00pm – Foundations of Faith class, video series (Parish Hall)
- Thursday, July 30, 1:00pm – Prayer Shawl group meeting, 1:00pm (Off-Site, call Parish Office to be connected)
- Saturday, August 1, 9:00am – First Saturday Mass at Sacred Heart (Rush City)
- Saturday, August 1, after 5:00pm Mass – Evening Prayer (Church)
- Wednesday, August 5, 6:00pm – St. Gregory’s Grill & Gather, (Parish Hall & Outdoors)
“Welcome Sunday”: This Sunday
Based on the parish survey earlier this year, the Parish Leadership Team has rebranded the 3rd Sunday of the month at St. Gregory as Welcome Sunday, with the inaugural one on July 19th. 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.
St. Greg’s Grill and Gather: Wednesday, August 5
Maybe we can catch a break from the heat for our 3rd and final Grill and Gather on Wednesday, August 5. If you missed the last one, you missed seeing Father Matt lead an impromptu dance party! This is meant to be a fun and friendly evening for parishioners of all ages, and all members of St. Gregory and Sacred Heart parishes. Food and fun begin at 6:00pm. We will have hot dogs, root beer floats, bingo, games, cribbage tournament, face painting and more, extending to 8:00pm. All you have to do is join us and bring a lawn-chair!! Events will take place outside and in the parish hall of St. Gregory’s. This will be a rain or shine event!
OCIA Inquiry: Becoming Catholic – An Informal Meeting, Sunday, August 9 at 11:30am
On Sunday, August 9 at 11:30am (after the 10:30am Mass), Fr. Matt will be offering a “Becoming Catholic” inquiry session in the Cry Room. This will be an informal session for any adult who is interested in joining the Catholic faith. No need to register – just show up, grab some refreshments from our Coffee Sunday Hospitality in the Hall, and then head into the Cry Room, for a discussion with Fr. Matt.
This process for Adults and Children over 7 used to be called the RCIA process but now it is called the OCIA process (Order for the Christian Initiation of Adults). The class is set to begin in September, but the day of the week will depend on those who are interested. Current Catholic parishioners are encouraged to invite their non-Catholic friends, neighbors, or family members who may in interested in joining the church. If you have any questions or if the concerned person(s) are unable to attend (but are still interested), please contact Fr. Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org) or the St. Gregory’s Office (ideally before the meeting).
July Envelopes & Online Giving
Thank you for being patient as we all deal with not having our usual July envelopes. You all have been so good about using alternative envelopes or utilizing our online giving option.
If you would like to use online giving once or to set up a recurring gift: Go to our website at www.stgregorynb.org, click the green “Donate” button at the top, and fill in the boxes to donate online. Payments are accepted via credit card, debit card, or PayPal, and can be set up as one-time or recurring payments for which you set the frequency. You have complete control over starting and ending online payments, and the church office does not view or handle your credit card information. The online giving system does not accept American Express cards.
Reclaiming Sundays: July – Creation
Activities for July: The grandparents of our Blessed Virgin Mary are Saints Joachim and Ann, whose feast day (when it doesn’t fall on a Sunday) is July 26. The second activity for July’s focus on Creation is to honor your grandparents! If they are alive, spend some intentional time with them or at least call them up. If they are deceased, visit their gravesite (if you are able) or at least remember them in the greatest prayer–the sacrifice of the Mass.
July Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbRzo5ZO6NM
CI Pillars Program –St. Peter’s, Forest Lake
The Pillars Program is coming to Forest Lake; Applications are being accepted now through August 15! The Class of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is beginning September 14, 2026 and will progress through the 2-year Pillars Program from the Catechetical Institute. This will be the first Pillars class to be names after an alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary – Archbishop Fulton Sheen – who was a member of the Class of 1919. Learn more about the Pillars Program here: https://saintpaulseminary.org/ci/course-information-ci/
Pints with Padre: Thursday, August 27
This Summer event will return for a 3rd year, although just one date is set for this year. All adults of both parishes are invited to join Fr. Matt at The Fort Restaurant & Bar on Thursday, August 27, 6:00 to 8:00pm. (80 W 4th St, Rush City) As in previous years, the evening will entail a short talk by Father Matt at 6:30pm, followed by discussion and socializing.
Become Involved in the Liturgy
We are seeking more people to volunteer with the Mass at St. Gregory’s. Please contact the parish office for more information about becoming a Cantor, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Lector, or Youth Altar Server for Saturday or Sunday Mass.
Also, we are often seeking regularly scheduled adorers for Thursday Adoration. We are particularly in need of someone for 5:00-6:00pm, but would welcome more regulars and substitutes for other hours as well. Call the parish office or speak with Bob Zangs to sign up.
Archbishop Hebda’s Letter to Families Is Here!
Read, or listen to, Archbishop Hebda’s pastoral letter to families, “Only One Thing is Necessary,” available now at archspm.org/familyletter. It is Archbishop’s deep desire that, in it,every individual in this Archdiocese will see his or her role in the great task at hand, what’s at stake, and how we can all strive to be united with our families and with each other, in this life and the next. We encourage you to read the letter online, or listen to the audio podcast, if you are able. If that is not a good option for you, printed copies are available in the narthex.
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