Pease pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Jerad Finnestad (former St Mary's Pastor.)
Fr. Jerry passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will be on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm, followed by a rosary by the Knights of Columbus, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton. His Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 2 pm, with visitation one hour before at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Wahpeton.
"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and a perpetual ligt shine upone him. Amen."
Sunday, October 27th:
Sunday, November 3rd:
“In September, Our Sunday Visitor is changing from a weekly newspaper to a monthly magazine. We at St. Mary’s have decided to cancel the existing subscription.
If individuals wish to subscribe to the new magazine or a digital format, you may go to osvnews.com.
If there are any other Catholic periodicals or resources that you would like us to provide as a group subscription, please let Fr. Gross or the parish office know.
Thanks for your understanding!"
Adult Catechism
We will be using “An Introduction to Prayer” by Bishop Robert Barron/Word on Fire
Next meeting Monday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room.
Everyone welcome to join us.
Starting in October, meetings on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month.
Thank You to all our Volunteers!
We can’t operate without our loyal parishioners that volunteer their time and talent. If you would like to get involved, please fill out one of the Time N Talent forms at the church entrances or call the parish office.
Right now, we are in need of Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.
If God is speaking to your heart please contact us:
call 701-775-9318 or email stmarysgfnd@yahoo.com
Thank you to all those who had any part in making our Fall Dinner a success. About 400 meals were served. We don’t want to miss anyone but would like to thank a couple special groups. St. Mary’s Youth group helped with prep on Sunday and worked in the dining room. Many men who are also KC members helped with prep, in the dining room, mashing potatoes and washing dishes. Father Gross peeled potatoes and gave constant reminders of the upcoming dinner.
Thank you to those who couldn’t work but gave a donation to defray the cost of food. We are a great Parish Family!
Gifts from the Harvest (Grain, Corn, Beans, Cattle, Etc.)
Sharing your harvfest more effectively: Cash basis farmers who harvest their crops in the fall amd make their plans for spring planting often find that making charitable gifts is a great way to do tax planning. As with all charity and tax planning, one should first consult his/her financial and legal advisors.
Procedure in the Diocese of Fargo: To accomplish a "gift from the harvest", be sure to cntact our office at (701) 356-7926 or (701) 361-9757. We can provide the forms and information by which your elevaor may transfer ownership to the Diocese, your parish, school or other ministry directly prior to the sale, therefor ensuring the favorable tax treatment desired by such a gift.
When you decide to make a "gift from the harvest", make sure you give our contact information to the elevator, so we can take responsibility for the sale.
The Rosary is prayed at St. Mary's before all weekend and weekday Masses:
- 5 p.m. on Saturdays
- 8 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. on Sundays
- 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
- 7:30 a.m. Fridays
Rosaries prayed before Masses during October will have the special intentions of:
For the dignity of human life and mercy for the unborn and infirm.
Devotion:
The Holy Rosary
Please join us if you are able, or pray the rosary with family/friends.
First Fridays, Eucharistic Adoration
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Come and spend time with Jesus.
Benediction at 11:45 a.m.
November 1, 2024
*Nov 1st Adoration will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
December 6, 2024
January 3, 2025
February 7, 2025
March 7, 2025
St. Mary's will have Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm
when there are Religious Education Classes.
Everyone is welcome to join us in spending time with Jesus!
Annual God's Gift Appeal - 2024
St. Mary's parishioners have pledged $42,565 towards the 2024 God's Gift Appeal thus far. This is 52.74% of our parish goal of $80,708.51. We need YOUR help to make the Appeal a success, and to provide necessary resources for the work of the Diocese of Fargo.
Thank you for your generosity!
Last update: Monday, October 7, 2024
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Confessions will be available:
Confessions are in the Reconciliation Room in the Sacristy.
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Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to Noon
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Catholics community of St. Mary's Parish, Grand Forks, North Dakota, declared that by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have been set free to live as a worshiping, ministering community which proclaims the Good News of Jesus.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to be responsible witnesses to His presence among us, thus enriching the spiritual life of the community, creating a sense of obligation and passing along Christian values and traditions to our children. By being living sighs of God's love by being of service to one another and to the world, we reach out to spread Gospel values and bring God's kingdom to fulfillment.
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We would like to thank the following for working at The Parish Rummage Sale; Mike & Amy Lents, Kelly Johnson, Linda Palmiscno, Laurel Ann Dukart, Terry Moen, Mary Helt, C. J. Rose and especially Sue Pettersen and Ellen Rose. Their help in setting up, selling and cleaning up made it a real success. We would also like to thank anyone who donated toward our sale.
St.Mary's wishes to thank the following for their generous donations to our Oct. 15 Silent Auction:
Truyu Medi Spa
Hugo's Family Marketplace
Mr. Gregg Halverson & Dr. Yvonne Gomez
Widman's Candy Shop
Therese Linertz
Geri Collins
Lana Driscoll
We also want to thank everyone that bid on the auction items - a total of $980 was collected for our playground.
If you weren't a winner of a basket this time, we will have another silent auction on Sunday, November 12th with the Chili Cook-Off.
Because of you our playground equipment will become a reality.
Thank you!
