St. Gregory’s Newsletter 03/26/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Note – There is no hospitality after this Sunday’s Mass due to the DOC service project of cleaning the church and hall.  There will also not be hospitality after Easter Sunday’s Mass.

• Friday, March 27, 5:00pm – Living Stations of the Cross performance by the youth, Church
• Friday, March 27, 5:30pm – Knights of Columbus Dinner (fish sandwiches start at 5:30pm; BINGO at 7:00pm), Parish Hall
• Saturday, March 28, after 5:00pm Mass – M&M Easter basket sales, Parish Hall
• Sunday, March 29, after 10:30am Mass – M&M Easter basket sales, Parish Hall
• April 2-5 – Holy Week.  See detailed schedule below.

Lenten Reconciliation:
There are just a few regularly scheduled opportunities and one special opportunity for Reconciliation left before Easter at St. Gregory’s:

• Friday, March 27, 8:00-8:20am
• Saturday, March 28, 4:00-4:45pm
• Tuesday, March 31, 8:00-8:20am
• Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm – (St. Gregory) Prayer service with two priests

Holy Triduum at St. Gregory’s – April 2-5:
April 2 – Holy Thursday:  (Offices close at noon)
        8:00am – Morning Prayer
7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
        11:00pm – Night Prayer
April 3 – Good Friday: (No Bible study; Offices closed)
        8:00am – Morning Prayer
        3:00pm – Walking Stations of the Cross (meet in Outlet Mall parking lot)
        7:30pm – Friday of the Passion of the Lord service
April 4 – Holy Saturday:
        8:00am – Morning Prayer
        8:30pm – Easter Vigil Mass (1 Baptism & 3 Confirmations; reception at a later                           date)
April 5 – Easter Sunday:
        10:30am – Mass (no hospitality afterwards)
April 6 – Easter Monday: (Offices closed)

Holy Triduum at Sacred Heart – April 2-5:
April 2 – Holy Thursday:
        7:00pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
April 3 – Good Friday:
        12:00pm – Stations of the Cross
        7:00pm – Friday of the Passion of the Lord service
April 4 – Holy Saturday:
        8:30pm – Easter Vigil Mass
April 5 – Easter Sunday:
        8:30am – Mass

Youth Living Stations of the Cross:
The performance for the parish will be this Friday, March 27 at 5:00pm (open to all).

Knights of Columbus Fish Sandwiches and Ham BINGO:
This annual meal and BINGO is this Friday, March 27 following the Youth Living Stations performance.  Food service will begin shortly after the Youth Living Stations performance.  BINGO starts at 7:00pm.  Come play for your chance to win money or a ham for your Easter dinner!

Mary & Martha Easter Basket Sale March 28 & 29:
The M&M Women’s group will have their annual Easter basket fundraiser sale after both Masses this weekend in the Parish Hall.   They are accepting donations of themed baskets for people of all ages.  Please price your own baskets and bring them to the Parish Hall by Friday, March 27.  

*NEW* Video Series:  The Stations of the Resurrection:
Join Fr. Matt for four Saturdays after Easter for a new video series that will explore the 14 Stations of the Resurrection. All who are interested may join him 10:00-11:00am in St. Gregory’s Parish Hall on April 11, May 2,
May 16, and May 23. Some of the parish small groups will also be watching the videos.
        Have you wondered why we celebrate the Stations of the Cross during Lent, but don’t have a similar practice for the 50 days from Easter (from Easter Sunday to Pentecost)? Heidi Harvey and Janae Bower of St. Paul in Ham Lake found a papal document referencing such a practice. With Archbishop Hebda’s endorsement, they have brought to fruition a written set of 14 stations and a 7-part video series for this practice, narrated by Bower. Each station recalls a Gospel story that takes place after the Resurrection, including the road to Emmaus, the encounter with the doubting Apostle Thomas, and the Ascension.

Divine Mercy Devotions – Sunday, April 12:
St. Joseph’s in Taylors Falls (490 Bench St, Taylors Falls) is having Divine Mercy devotions on Sunday, April 12 with Eucharistic Adoration and confessions from 1:30-3:00pm. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3:00pm followed by Eucharistic Benediction.

Reclaiming Sundays:
The theme for March is “Elevated Conversations”. One way to have elevated conversation with family members is to provide an opportunity for one-on-one time. This is good for every relationship (especially a marriage), but if you have a child (or you have a parent still living), particularly focus on that relationship. If he or she is nearby, make a special plan to meet up for coffee (or dinner). If he or she lives far away, schedule a phone call when you both can listen attentively.

Roof Project for Zambia: 
The current total collected is $7,120 towards this special Lenten almsgiving project for Fr. Andy Phiri’s home parish, St. Stephen the Proto Martyr Parish in Chipata Diocese of Zambia.  All funds collected will be sent to Fr. Andy’s parish.  The additional funds could assist in roofing the 2nd parish church in dire need.  We can ensure a safe and welcoming space for Fr. Andy’s community to gather and worship. Donations may be placed in the wooden box in the narthex.  Make checks payable to St. Gregory the Great and note “Roof Project” in the memo line.

Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:  
Understanding Palm Sunday — Focusing on the Biblical account of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers break open the meaning of why Jesus rode on a donkey, the significance of the palm branches and the singing of Hosanna, and how this event launched Holy Week and the redemption of the world.   https://app.formed.org/app/videos/798146/

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

Friday Fun Night:
The next (and final) Friday Fun Night for Grades 3-5 (note: the bulletin listed the wrong age group) will be Friday, April 10, 6:00-9:30pm in the Parish Hall.  Please RSVP to Liz by Wednesday, April 8.

Lifeline Mass at NET Center – Saturday, April 11, 6:00pm:
The next Lifeline Mass for 6th through 12th graders will be Saturday, April 11 at 6:00pm at the NET Ministries Center in St. Paul.  Please let Liz know if you have interested kids.  Transportation will be provided.  RSVP and permission forms are required by Wednesday, April 8.

High School Youth Group:
The next gathering for the High School Youth Group will be Sunday, April 19, at 6:00pm in the Romero House.  The final gathering of the school year will be Sunday, May 3, at 6:00pm.  Friends from outside the church are welcome.  All youth need to have a signed permission slip.

Summer will be here before we know it!  Plan now for your child’s/children’s Summer faith activity.   

• Totus Tuus (June 14-19) on-site at St. Gregory’s with a daytime program for grades 1-6 and evening program for grades 7-12.  (registration coming soon; contact Liz Long at liz@stgregorynb.org)
• Mission Trip (June 21-27) to the Catholic Heart Workcamp in Champaign, IL for high schoolers will join other youth from nearby parishes. (contact Vince Hendren at vince@stgregorynb.org)
• Extreme Faith Camp (July 13-17 – Middle school; July 11-17 – High school) at Trinity Woods Center in Trego, WI has openings for middle school campers (current 5^th-8^th grade) or high school mentors (current 9^th-12^th grade). (contact Liz Long at liz@stgregorynb.org)