 Upcoming Events:
Liturgy of the Hours:
Learn to pray the Liturgy of the Hours with Dcn. Kevin Downie and Greg Haas as they introduce Evening Prayer to St. Gregory’s parish. Join them on the first Saturday of the month after Mass in the church. It is easy to pray this way with the help of your cell phone through the free Ibreviary TS Plus app. This Saturday, March 29 after Mass is the last session for help to download and set up the app on your phone. The first “real” Evening Prayer will be on April 5, after Mass.
Shroud of Turin exhibit: “Who is the Man of the Shroud?”
This traveling display offers a life-size, museum-quality replica of the Shroud of Turin. Twenty-four panels help tell the story of the shroud, along with a bronze, shroud-based statue of Christ and replicas of weapon consistent with both history and the shroud. The exhibit will be viewable 9:00am-8:00pm each day April 5th-12th at St. Therese of Deephaven (18325 Minnetonka Blvd, Wayzata, 952-473-4422). Presenters include Legionaries of Christ Father Andrew Dalton, a theology professor at the pontifical university in Rome, and the developer of a postgraduate certificate in Shroud Studies. His presentations will be April 7th, 10:00am-Noon and 6:00-8:00pm.
Marian Pilgrimage to Wisconsin – August 6-8. Registration open now.
Travel plans for the Marian Pilgrimage from our parish have been finalized. We will travel by coach bus from St. Gregory’s 8:30am Wednesday, August 6th and return 9:30pm Friday, August 8th. The trip involves a 2-night stay at a hotel in Appleton, WI, and daytime visits to 3 holy sites: Our Lady of Champion (Champion, WI), Holy Hill Basilica (Hubertus, WI), and Our Lady of Guadalupe (LaCrosse, WI).
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.
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Lenten Reconciliation:
In addition to the regularly scheduled times (Tues, Thurs, Fri 8-8:20am; Sat. 4-4:45pm), Father Matt is offering these additional opportunities for Reconciliation before Holy Week:
Feed Minnesota – March Drive for Family Pathways Food Shelf:
Thank you for your donations to our bin for the Family Pathways Food Shelf. We noticed a boost in the amount of donations this month. This will surely help the North Branch food shelf in their biggest campaign month. You may also make a monetary donation at https://www.gmcc.org/march-campaign .
Lost and Found:
Did you know we have 2 Lost and Found locations? One is in the cabinet by the church bookcase, and one is in the lobby by the office entrance (lefthand side of the coat rack and bin above). Both areas are quite full of unclaimed items. If you are missing something, even if it’s been lost for a while, please feel free to check both areas for your wayward items. The bins will be emptied and items donated after Palm Sunday.
Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:
Lent and New Life in Christ: What is the importance of almsgiving? Dr. Michael Barber discusses the transformative power of almsgiving for your life. https://watch.formed.org/videos/lent-and-new-life-in-christ-the-gift-of-grace-almsgiving Looking Ahead:
EWTN – Global Catholic Network. Turn to EWTN for Lent and Holy Week programming. Help spread the good news in your community by going to: www.ewtnmissionaries.com
Knights of Columbus Fundraising Event:
Who likes pizza? You are invited to a community impact fundraising event at Pizza Ranch in Cambridge on April 14th, 4:00-8:00pm. Pizza Ranch will donate 10% of every guest check to the K of C 4th Degree Assembly.
Totus Tuus: Summer Youth Program, grades 1-12:
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 will be able to 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. More information and registration coming soon!
Lenten Meals:
Soup Supper + Stations of the Cross – Sacred Heart Church, 425 S. Frandsen Ave, Rush City. Soup Supper begins at 6:00pm, with Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm, Fridays March 7-April 11. Freewill offering. Call the parish office with questions 320-358-4370.
Fish Fry – All You Care to Eat: Trinity Lutheran Church, 38460 Lincoln Trl, North Branch. 5:00-7:00pm March 7-April 11. For more information call 651-674-7047.
Fish Fry – Church of St. Genevieve, 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo. 4:30-7:30pm March 7-April 11. Call Bill Courteau 651-246-3236 or parish office 651-429-7937 for more information.
Fish Sandwich and Ham BINGO – St. Gregory the Great. The Knights of Columbus will host their annual fish sandwich dinner and ham BINGO on Friday, April 11. Join us for an evening of Lenten reflection and fun. Note that food service will start a little earlier than in previous years.
5:00pm – Living Stations of the Cross presented by our youth performers
5:30pm – Fish sandwiches available until gone (note the earlier start time) 7:00pm – Ham BINGO and raffle |
