St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of North Branch

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of North Branch The mission of St.

Gregory the Great Catholic Church of North Branch, Minnesota is to provide an atmosphere of hospitality, warmth, love, mercy, dignity, respect and concern to all people by opening our hearts to all individuals.

06/14/2026

For our nation:
May we build a society
in which the legal protection of human life
is accompanied by profound care
for mothers and their children;
let us pray to the Lord:

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06/11/2026

Bulletin for June 14 & 21, 2026
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06/06/2026

May the worthy reception of Jesus in the Eucharist
strengthen our commitment
to protect the gift of human life
from conception to natural death;
let us pray to the Lord.

06/05/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please note St. Gregory’s will suspend Wednesday evening Mass for the Summer months. There will be no liturgical services on Wednesdays for June, July and August. The devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help will move to 9:05am on Tuesdays during this time. Sacred Heart will continue to have Daily Mass at 8:30am on Wednesdays.

Thursday, June 4, 5:30pm—“Mary and Martha – Woundedness to Hope” talk, Parish Hall
Saturday, June 6, after 5:00pm Mass – Evening Prayer, Church
Sunday, June 7, after 10:30am Mass – Corpus Christi outdoor procession (will be cancelled in case of bad weather)
Monday, June 8, 7:00pm—A Walk Through Christ’s Passion (1st session)
Wednesday, June 10, 6:00pm – St. Greg’s Grill & Gather, Parish Hall and lawn
Thursday, June 11, 6:30pm – Baptism Prep class, Parish Hall
Friday, June 12 – Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 8:30am Mass
Saturday, June 13, after 5:00pm Mass - Saturday Hospitality, Parish Hall
Sunday, June 14, 10:30am Mass – Adult Confirmation at Mass followed by Coffee Sunday, Parish Hall
Sunday, June 14, 2:00pm – Confirmation at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Please pray for our Confirmands.
Monday, June 15, 8:30am – extra daily Mass (due to Totus Tuus)
Wednesday, June 17, 8:30am – extra daily Mass (due to Totus Tuus)

“Mary and Martha - Woundedness to Hope”—June 4th
Tonight is the night! We look forward to seeing women of the parish tonight, Thursday, June 4th at our women’s speaker event with Alyssa Bormes. As a reminder, doors will open at 5:30pm. Presentation will be 6:00-7:00pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Alyssa will bring books available for purchase following the presentation. Sponsored by the Mary & Martha Group.

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession—June 7th
This Sunday, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass for Corpus Christi, a Eucharistic procession will take place around the neighborhood. In the event of bad weather, the procession will be canceled.

No Greater Love: A Walk Through Christ’s Passion, beginning June 8
St. Gregory’s will host this new 5-month series from Ascension Press. Join us at St. Gregory on the 2nd Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this series is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. We will be guided step by step through the last hours of Christ’s life. The 2nd session is July 13. Each evening will involve a 30-minute video and discussion. There is no cost to attend, unless you purchase the book from Ascension Press (optional). Contact Dion Scott or St. Gregory’s parish office for more information: [email protected]

St. Greg’s Grill and Gather: Wednesday, June 10
Please join us for a fun and friendly evening for parishioners of all ages, and all members of St. Gregory and Sacred Heart parishes! A new parish-wide summer social is happening each month this summer. Join fellow parishioners for an evening of food and fun! Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: June 10, July 8, and August 5. We will have hot dogs, root beer floats, bingo, games, cribbage tournament, face painting and more. 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.

Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus—Friday, June 12
On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Catholics around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart (this will be done at our the Mass of the Sacred Heart on Friday, June 12th; 8:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's, 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart). Find prayers and resources on the USCCB website.

Totus Tuus – June 14-19, for Grades 1-12 & Adult Volunteers needed
Time is running out to sign up for Totus Tuus! This summer program (which means “Totally Yours”) is returning to St. Gregory’s in June with their faith-based and fun youth Vacation Bible School-style program. The daytime program for grades 1-6 runs 8am-1:30pm from June 15-19. The evening program for grades 7-12 runs 5:30-8:15pm from June 14-18. (Registration is based on child’s grade in the upcoming fall.) Registration forms are available from the Parish Office and narthex.
We are also seeking adult volunteers to assist during the program or provide meals/snacks. Please see the sign up sheets in the narthex or contact us to see what is needed. ([email protected], [email protected], Faith Formation office 651-674-7382).

Mary and Martha – location change for June Meeting
Please note the M&M June meeting will be held in the Romero House on Thursday, June 18 at 5:30pm. The location is changed for this one due to Totus Tuus using the Parish Hall.

Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser: June 20
Buy yourself a treat and help our parish youth at the same time! Baked cinnamon rolls will be for sale after Mass on June 20th, 27th, and 28th at St. Gregory’s. Priced at $8.00 for a plate of 4 rolls, all proceeds will help fund the youth trip to Extreme Faith Camp in Trego, Wisconsin, July 12-16.

“Invest in Our Youth”
Please consider taking an envelope of any amount from the poster board in the gathering space to invest in our youth summer activities (2026: Extreme Faith Camp and mission trip to Champaign, IL). There will also be cinnamon roll sales ($8 for 4 rolls) to benefit the summer activities at the following Masses: June 20, and June 27-28. Online donations may be made using this link: https://www.myegiving.com/App/Form/b0814ea8-edc2-47bc-b41c-93af6a2e74a8

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.

Reclaiming Sundays: June - Screen-Free Sundays and Prayer
The final Reclaiming Sundays theme (for June) is “Screen-Free Sundays.” One activity that is part of a liturgical celebration is to participate in the Corpus Christi procession on June 7th (after both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses). Last year, the parishes restarted a long-standing Church tradition of doing an outdoor Eucharistic procession at the end of Corpus Christi Mass. Please pray for good weather! In the event of bad weather, the procession will either be shortened or canceled (due to the fact that the new liturgical rites require that a procession at this celebration goes outside).

05/30/2026

Pope Leo XIV will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary on May 30 in the Vatican Gardens, with each decade dedicated to people impacted by war—from families torn apart to medical personnel and volunteers.
Pope Leo will pray the Joyful Mysteries, with each decade being dedicated specifically for those affected by war and violence and entrusting them to the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace.

In the United States, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington will take part at 1 p.m. Eastern time

The first decade is offered for victims of war, with particular attention to the most vulnerable. The second is for those who bring words of hope and the comfort of faith to populations living under conflict. The third decade honors medical personnel, paramedics and volunteers providing humanitarian aid in war zones.

The fourth mystery is dedicated to prisoners, those enduring violence and all who suffer humiliations that violate human dignity. The fifth and final joyful mystery is for an end to war and the establishment of lasting peace throughout the world.

05/29/2026

Synod Implementation
2025-2026
Reclaiming the Lord’s Day

June Initiative – Screen-Free Sundays and Prayer
Pope Francis in his 2013 apostolic exhortation “The Joy of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium) talks about one of the main challenges of modern life: “Sometimes we prove hard of heart and mind; we are forgetful, distracted and carried away by the limitless possibilities for consumption and distraction offered by contemporary society” ( #196). Not only do smartphones distract, but so do streaming services like Hulu, Netflix and YouTubeTV. The focus this month is to create space in your family life to engage one another outside of the temptation to “binge” one show after another.

Activities for June:
One activity that is part of a liturgical celebration is to participate in the Corpus Christi procession on June 7th (after both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses). Last year, the parishes restarted a long-standing Church tradition of doing an outdoor Eucharistic procession at the end of Corpus Christi Mass. Please pray for good weather! In the event of bad weather, the procession will either be shortened or canceled (due to the fact that the new liturgical rites require that a procession at this celebration goes outside).

Outdoor Gathering: Summers are typically pretty pleasant in Minnesota. Plan on either attending or hosting an outdoor gathering. St. Gregory’s is starting parish-wide monthly socials called “St. Greg’s Grill and Gather” during the summer on the following dates (starting at 6 p.m.): June 10th, July 8th, and August 5th.

If you have the ability to hold a bonfire, that can be a good and simple way to spend time with family and friends while getting a break from screens.

05/29/2026

The Pope’s intentions reflect the deepest needs of our world and the mission of the Church. They are born from a global process of listening and discernment, and chosen by the Pope after his own time of prayer.

JUNE 2026 – For the values of sports.
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.

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05/28/2026

Bulletin for May 31 and June 7, 2026
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05/22/2026

Have a good and blessed Memorial Day! We especially pray for all of those who lost their lives serving our country.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 23 and 24—Blest Art olivewood art pieces that benefit Christians in the Holy Land is on-sale after Mass
Monday, May 25, 9:30am – Memorial Day Mass and Reception at St. Joseph Cemetery (14th Av. and Elm Street)
Thursday, June 4, 5:30pm—“Mary and Martha – Woundedness to Hope” talk, Parish Hall

Second Collection: Peter’s Pence—May 23 and 24
May’s 2nd Collection will benefit Peter’s Pence to be used by Pope Leo to fund almsgiving projects around the world. Thank you in advance for your support.

Memorial Day Mass at St. Joseph Cemetery
The annual Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Cemetery (14th Av. and Elm Street, North Branch) at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee and donuts. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of bad weather, the Mass will be relocated to the church.

“Mary and Martha - Woundedness to Hope”—June 4th
We look forward to seeing women of the parish on Thursday, June 4th at our women’s speaker event with Alyssa Bormes. As a reminder, doors will open at 5:30pm. Presentation will be 6:00-7:00pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Alyssa will bring books available for purchase following the presentation. Sponsored by the Mary & Martha Group.

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession—June 7th
Following the 10:30 a.m. Mass for Corpus Christi, a Eucharistic procession will take place around the neighborhood. In the event of bad weather, the procession will be canceled.

St. Greg’s Grill and Gather: June 10, July 8, August 5
Please join us for a fun and friendly evening for parishioners of all ages, and all members of St. Gregory and Sacred Heart parishes! A new parish-wide summer social is happening each month this summer. Join fellow parishioners for an evening of food and fun! Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: June 10, July 8, and August 5. We will have hot dogs, root beer floats, bingo, games, cribbage tournament, face painting and more. 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.

Totus Tuus – June 14-19, for Grades 1-12 & Adult Volunteers needed
Time is running out to sign up for Totus Tuus! This summer program (which means “Totally Yours”) is returning to St. Gregory’s in June with their faith-based and fun youth Vacation Bible School-style program. The daytime program for grades 1-6 runs 8am-1:30pm from June 15-19. The evening program for grades 7-12 runs 5:30-8:15pm from June 14-18. (Registration is based on child’s grade in the upcoming fall.) Registration forms are available from the Parish Office and narthex.
We are also seeking adult volunteers to assist during the program or provide meals/snacks. Please see the sign up sheets in the narthex or contact us to see what is needed. ([email protected], [email protected], Faith Formation office 651-674-7382).

“Invest in Our Youth”
Please consider taking an envelope of any amount from the poster board in the gathering space to invest in our youth summer activities (2026: Extreme Faith Camp and mission trip to Champaign, IL). There will also be cinnamon roll sales ($8 for 4 rolls) to benefit the summer activities at the following Masses: May 30-31, June 20, and June 27-28.

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.

Reclaiming Sundays: May – Community and Prayer
As we continue our Reclaiming Sundays initiative, May is a relatively pleasant month to be outdoors. When you are doing housework or see a neighbor outside, make it your intention to chat with your neighbors. In modern times, it is easy to be anonymous even to our neighbors. National Night Out (which this year is Tuesday, August 4th) helps to this end, but it is easy for us (Fr. Matt included) to go months without speaking with our neighbors. Maybe your conversation will be the highlight of your neighbor’s day.

Saturday Hospitality: Volunteers wanted
Help plan a simple main dish (e.g. sandwiches or pizza) plus desserts and drinks for about 20 people at no cost (the parish will reimburse). Menu items may be purchased from a store or restaurant, and do not need to be homemade. We are seeking people who would like to host our Saturday Hospitality on one of the following dates: September 12, and December 12. Please contact Joleen Pierce or Mary Determan for more information or sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

Formed.org Catholic Resource – Video of the Week:
The Wild Goose - “Wild Goose” was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. The Catholic Watchmen group has been going through the 14-part series that features Fr. Dave Pivonka and various interviews. Shot in various locations from Niagara Falls to the California desert, The Wild Goose invites viewers to an encounter, or a renewed encounter, with the Holy Spirit. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/586226/

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS: Contact Liz Long ([email protected]) with questions and to sign up.
Our monthly youth events have wrapped up for the school year. Thank you to all who participated and volunteered at these events since September. We look forward to welcoming you back to Friday Fun Nights and High School Youth Group events in the Fall. Have a great Summer!

Totus Tuus – June 14-19, for Grades 1-12 & Adult Volunteers needed
See paragraph above for more information.

Graduation Mass and Dinner (with Scholarship presentation): Saturday, June 6, 5:00pm
Graduating seniors and their families are asked to RSVP as soon as possible to the annual graduation Mass and dinner where we celebrate our St. Gregory’s Class of 2026 members and announce scholarship winners. The dinner this year may be canceled if there is not enough interest.

05/14/2026

Bulletin for May 17 & 24, 2026
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38725 Forest Boulevard
North Branch, MN
55056

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Saturday 4pm - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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