June 21, after 5:00pm Mass – Corpus Christi procession at St. Gregory’s (outdoors, weather permitting)
June 22, after 10:30am Mass – Hospitality Sunday (Parish Hall)
June 28 – Registration due for youth Totus Tuus program. Return forms and payment to the parish office.
June 23-26 – Father Matt out of town for Presbyterial Assembly in Winona; Tuesday and Thursday services will be Word & Communion.
Corpus Christi Procession:
This weekend we celebrate Corpus Christi, The Holy Body and Blood of Jesus. Father Matt will lead a Corpus Christi procession after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, June 21. Weather permitting, we will walk around the block of St. Gregory’s church.
Totus Tuus: Summer Youth Program, grades 1-12 – Registration due June 28th:
*Registration forms can be found in the narthex, office entry, and website (https://www.stgregorynb.org/vacation-bible-school/ ) and are due with payment by Saturday, June 28th.
Our very own Brianna Hendren is part of the Totus Tuus team which will be here July 20-25 to teach and have fun with the kids of St. Gregory’s. This is her 2nd year with the program and it’s wonderful that she was assigned to her hometown parish.
We are looking for adult volunteers to provide classroom assistance, daytime meals for participants, or evening meals for the Totus Tuus Team. Please see the sign-up board in the narthex for more details and current needs. For more information about the program: https://www.archspm.org/catholic-education-youth-formation/family-ministries/totus-tuus/
Faith Formation Office Transition:
As we are in this gap between Dion leaving and Patty Miller beginning her new role as Faith Formation Administrative Assistant on July 1, the Faith Formation office will be closed. Please direct all questions to Donna in the main office at this time.
We are hiring and currently interviewing for Director of Faith Formation, and hope to find the right candidate soon. If you are interested in applying, the job description 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
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:
Thursday, July 31 (note: change of date due to Archdiocesan Capital Campaign event scheduled for July 17) at North Folk Winery (43150 Blackhawk Rd, Harris)
Wednesday, August 20 at (tentatively) The Fuse Bar & Grill patio (44015 Forest Blvd, Harris)
Youth Event – Day at Valleyfair, July 14:
St. Bridget’s of Sweden in Lindstrom has invited St. Gregory’s 6th through 12th graders (2024-25 school year) to join them and other local churches on July 14th for their annual trip to Valleyfair. The cost is $55 which includes bus transportation and admission. You may bring your own lunch or purchase food at the park. The bus will leave at 8:30am from Trinity Lutheran (Lindstrom) and return at 8:30pm. Permission slips are available in the narthex and office entrance. Signed permission slips and payment are due by Monday, June 30. (note – St. Gregory’s parish office closes at 1:00pm on Mondays.) Questions may be directed to Liz Long at liz@stgregorynb.org or 612-414-4854.
Catechetical Institute’s 2-year Pillars Program coming to Pine City:
Immaculate Conception church in Pine City will be a host site for the next Pillars Program, the Class of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which will begin in September 2025. Classes meet on Monday evenings 7:00-9:00pm, September through May. Applications are due by August 1. Contact Karen Wilcox in Pine City with questions: 651-214-2839, fkwilcox@comcast.net. Applications and more information can be found by contacting the Catechetical Institute directly at saintpaulseminary.org/ci or 651-962-5072.
Archdiocesan Passport Adventure:
Archbishop Hebda invites you to become an Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrim. This summer through October 12, visit seven or more parishes.· Include our Jubilee co-cathedrals: the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Basilica of Saint Mary, and look for the Jubilee Cross in each of them.· Visit one of our oldest, newest and/or newly renovated churches.· Participate in a Mass that expands your liturgical experience.· Join others on October 12 for Mass + Ice Cream Social on the Cathedral of Saint Paul Lawn (pre-registration required). Download or print your passport by visiting https://www.archspm.org/passport/!
Marian Pilgrimage to Wisconsin – August 6-8. Registration is open now.
For people already registered for the pilgrimage, information will be available soon for you to pay for your hotel rooms. Look for a call or email from Donna with details about how to contact the hotel.
There are still a number of spots available for this bus trip. If you have family, friends, or neighbors who would like to join, have them call or email the Parish Office soon – 651-674-4056, donna@stgregorynb.org. The costs for participants will be $300 per person payable to St. Gregory’s (for transportation and all meals), and $220 for a single room or $110 per person for a double room. For any questions, please contact Father Matt (fathermatt@stgregorynb.org) or call the Parish Office.
Archdiocesan History Book and Graphic Novels have arrived!:
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.
Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week: The Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart
The Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart Do you have a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Deepen your devotion by listening to this discussion of sacred art pieces depicting the heart of Christ. https://watch.formed.org/videos/sacred-art-the-sacred-heart-and-the-immaculate-heart
