Fr. Jerry

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."

2024 Holyween

Area Fall Events

Sunday, October 27th:

  • The Reynolds Knights of Columbus "KC Fall Supper and Bazaar" - Reynolds 12:00 pm yo 4:00 pm at the Reynolds' KC Hall
  • Sts. Peter and Paul CHurch (Bachyne) "Annual Soup/Sandwich & Bake Sale" 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Lankin American Legion

Sunday, November 3rd:

  • Saint Rose of Lima Parish "Fall Dinner" - Hillsboroo 11:00 am-1:30pm at the Parish Center, 503 3rd St SE, Hillsboro

Sunday Visitor

“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

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.

 

Volunteers

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

 

Thanks!

 

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!

 

Harvest Gifts

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.

Fall Dinner

Fall Dinner

KC Town Square Rosary

Pray the Rosary

 

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.

 

Eucharistic Adoration

 

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!

God's Gift Appeal

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

Forward in Faith

Forward in Faith: A Message from Fr. Gross

Forward in Faith: A Message from Fr. Gross

https://youtu.be/DMAP1gXwXmk

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Catholic Links

  • Website
  • RPR website
  • 1370 Grand Forks Live

Mass Times

St. Mary's Mass times: 
  • Mondays: No Mass
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:10 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8:00 a.m. 
  • Saturdays: 5:30 p.m.
  • Sundays: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Confessions will be available:

  • Weekdays:
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 20 minutes prior to 12:10 PM Masses
    • Wednesdays (when RE) 6:00=6:30 p.m.
    • Fridays 20 minutes prior to 8:00 AM Mass
    • Wednesdays 6:00-6:30 PM (when RE classes)
  • Weekends:
    • Saturdays:
      • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM 
      • 5:00-5:25 PM 
    • Sundays: 8:00-8:25 AM
  • or by appointment

Confessions are in the Reconciliation Room in the Sacristy.

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Office Hours

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM to Noon

Staff

Parish Mission

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.

Homilies

Second Sunday of Lent

March 5, 2023

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First Sunday of Lent

February 26, 2023

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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 19, 2023

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Bulletins


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DONATE TO ST MARY'S THROUGH OUR SECURE WESHARE SITE AND CCD REGISTRATION

Thank you

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.

Ellen & CJ Retirement

6-5-2024 Fr. Gross' 25th Anniversary of Ordination Mass

6-5-2024 Fr. Gross' 25th Anniversary of Ordination Dinner

  • Fr. Gross with his dad's side of the family.
  • Fr. Gross with his Godmother Medy Gross (on his left) and cousins from his mother's side of the family (Weigel).
  • guests
  • guests
  • guests & Terry Moen serving punch
  • guests
  • guests
  • Father visiting with relatives
  • Everyone needs a nun (or 4) in their life.
  • desserts

01/24/2024 Free Throw

01/24/2024 Free Throw

01/24/2024 Free Throw

2023 Nov 12 Chili Cook-off - Cooks

  • "The winners are . . ."
  • Fr. Gross, Gabe, Tyler
  • Cooks - Elizabeth Dahlgren and Molly, Anna, Ben & Mike Bibow
  • Cooks - Suzanne Flom & Doris Zidon, and Kristen Krause & Kadence
  • Cooks - Kelly Restad & Kaaren Pupino
  • Golden Spoon to Elizabeth Dahlgren
  • Catholic Daughters (Suzie & Doris) challenged Knights of Columbus (Mike & the Bibows)
  • Silver Spoon to Kelly Restad
  • Bronze Spoon to Kristen Krause
  • People's Choice & CDA/KC Challenge to Mike Bibow

2023 Chili Cook-off - people

2023 Nov 12 Silent Auction

10/29/2023 Holyween

Silent Auction 10/15/2023

  • Queen Quilt
  • Italian Night Basket
  • Girl's Night Out
  • Full Facial Skin Pen / PRP
  • 'New Life' Statue
  • Spa Basket
  • Porcelain Doll
  • Baking Basket
  • Chippers
  • Prayer Basket
  • Doggie Basket
  • Fall Basket
  • UND Football
  • Tailgate Bag
  • Flatware

2023 Silent Auction Oct 15

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!

KC Breakfast 10/15/2023

8/27/2023 Church Picnic

2023 Fall Dinner

  • "Our Guests!"
  • Yes, they're real potatoes!
  • Breading and frying chicken.
  • Cooling and sorting chicken.
  • Making tasty stuffing.
  • The vaccination ladies!
  • Margaret Hoeger 50/50 winner!

8/27/2023 Picnic Games

Youth Group 8/20/2023