Month-of-Money Raffle
St. Mary’s Altar Society’s Month-of-Money raffle tickets have been mailed to St. Mary’s households.
Tickets are $20 each and are for the month of December. Prizes are:
$100 daily
$500 for each of the 4 Sundays in December
$500 for Christmas Day
(all tickets will be eligible for the Christmas drawing, even if they have won on another day)
If you did not receive tickets or want more for your family or to sell, they will be available after weekend Masses in the back entrance of the church, in the church office on weekdays or by calling RoxAnne at 701-740-3754.
Thank you for supporting this fund-raising event, and God Luck!
Proceeds from the raffle and the fall dinner support the $6,000 commitment for St. Mary’s Annual Budget.
All Saints Catholic School Network Feasibility Study - Reminder
All Saints Catholic School Network is undergoing a Feasibility Study, and we want to hear your thoughts and opinions! If you haven’t yet shared your perspective on the proposed projects for a capital campaign, there is still time to do so.
* If you were invited to a personal interview, please call the number on the letter you received to schedule a date and time.
* If you received a questionnaire in the mail, please complete and return it by 11/14 at the latest. You may also submit your responses online. Instructions are included with the letter you received in the mail.
Please keep in mind that all information gathered in the Feasibility Study is 100% confidential, and seen only by our consulting firm, Lynch Development Associates.
Thank you for your participation and continued support of our parish community and All Saints Catholic School Network.
"Jesus is the Light" Holy Family Altar Society's 65th Christmas Tea, Saturday, November 8th 1-4 p.m. Holy Family Catholic Church, 1018 18th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND - Bake Sale ~ Lefsa ~ Raffle, Pie, Coffee, Tea and Cider
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 7 - (8:30-10 AM)
December 5
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January 7
February 6
March 6
St. Mary’s Prays the Rosary before Masses:
Rosary intentions November: For peace for our deceased family and friends.
Devotion: The Poor Souls in Purgatory
Please join us if you are able, or pray the rosary with family/friends.
Diocese of Fargo Jubilee Collectable Coins & Pilgrim Guide
There are six Jubilee sites in the Diocese of Fargo and the faithful are encouraged to visit these sites and gain the Jubilee Year Indulgence. At each site the faithful are welcome to collect a coin unique to that site as a reminder of their pilgrimage. Make sure to find the Jubilee poster at each site with a QR code for pilgrims to log in their visit. If you visit all six sites, you can receive the Diocese of Fargo coin. There are brochures about the coins at each site. A free will donation is requested for the coins. In addition, there is an on-line pilgrim guide available as a PDF and eBook.
https://www.fargodiocese.org/jubilee-pilgrim-guide
January 23-25, 2026, Maryvale Retreat Center, Valley City
While every man is called to, and if fact inherently desires, greatness, the challenge is not only finding out what that looks like for them, it is also that the goal post keeps moving. What manly greatness looks like as a young single man is different than what it is as a married man, a husband, or even an empty nester. Former Protestant pastor Keith Nester will assist men to identify what greatness God is uniquely calling them to at their own stage of life. In addition to practical real-life insights, there also will be times to meet the Lord God in prayer and the sacraments, as well opportunities for rejuvenation through real brotherhood, great food, and even some friendly competition. Check it out at www.fargodiocese.org/mfg-winter.
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat for Adult Children of Divorce and Separation
February 27-March 1, 2026, Hankinson Retreat Center
No matter the circumstances, divorce always represents broken dreams and broken hearts. While much of the attention goes to the men and women trying to navigate the tidal wave of loss and hurt, often left in the wake are the children whose sense of security and identity have also been shattered. This can be true even for those who were already adults when their parents’ relationship ended. Life-Giving Wounds is a new ministry to help adults who have experienced the breakdown of their parents’ relationship, no matter at what age it happened and to allow Christ to bring new life through those very wounds. Find out more information or register for the retreat by visiting www.fargodiocese.org/lgw.
Retrouvaille: Help for Hurting Marriages
March 13-15, 2026, Fargo, ND
Do you and your spouse have any level of disconnection in your relationship? You don’t need to wait until you’re in crisis to take time to reconnect and rediscover one another as you deepen your love and unity. Instead, you can work to build the kind of joyful, connected marriage you envisioned when you walked down the aisle.
Retrouvaille is an international, peer-run program that has helped hundreds of thousands of married couples turn the tide, find new hope, and reclaim the love that initially brought them together. Surveys have shown that more than 3 out of 4 couples who complete the entire program have healthier marriages than ever before. The Red River Retrouvaille program will be held locally on February 28-March 2, 2025 in Fargo. For more information visit HelpOurMarriage.com or contact us at (701) 356-7962 or via email at rrretrouvaille@gmail.com.
Redeemed: Restoring Your Masculine Identity in Christ
March 19-21, 2026, St. Joseph’s Church, Moorhead, MN
A man’s mission is meant to flow out of a deeply felt internal conviction of who we are and where we come from; in short, our identity. This is what fueled Jesus Christ in His ministry of redemption – He knew He was the beloved Son of the Eternal Father and out of that conviction He transformed human history. For many of us men, that conviction has faltered, and we look instead to what we can do to find our worth. When we add our sins and failures into the mix, sooner or later we find that we are standing on shifting sand.
The Redeemed Men’s Retreat presented by the John Paul II Healing Center will dive deep into our identity as beloved sons of God. It will invite Jesus Christ to restore our wounded masculinity, bringing us into the purpose, mission, power, and freedom that is ours as sons in the Son. Find out more details or signup to be notified when registration opens on December 15 by visiting www.fargodiocese.org/fm-redeemed.
Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey
Join Bishop Folda on a pilgrimage as we walk in the footsteps of St. Paul. We will visit the holy sites of Corinth, Philippi, Thessaloniki, Ephesus, Meteora, Athens and Istanbul - places forever marked by the Apostle’s mission and witness. Dates:
October 5-17, 2026 Price per person sharing a room $5,990. Please see the Fargo Diocese website for more information and a link to registration: https://www.fargodiocese.org/pilgrimages-greece
Annual God's Gift Appeal - 2025
St. Mary's parishioners have thus far pledged $54,062, this is 74.02% of our parish 2025 goal of $73,000.
We need YOUR help to make the Appeal a success, and to provide necessary resources for the work of the Diocese of Fargo.
Last update: Monday, November 3, 2025
FINAL REPORT for 2024: $50,005, this is 69.30% of our parish goal of $80,708.51.
Thank you for your generosity!
Last update: Monday, February 24, 2025
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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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Habemus Papam!
Prayers for Pope Leo XIV
Rest in Peace, Pope Francis
PRAYER FOR A DECEAED POPE
God, Who, in Your ineffable providence, did with that Your servant, Pope Francis, should be numbered among the high priests, grant, we beseech You, that he, who on earth held the place of Your only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Your holy pontiffs.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reighs with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
We pray for the repose of Pope Francis's soul while giving thanks for the legacy he leaves behind him as the first pope from the Americas.
He strove to be a humble shepherd who led with compassion and unwavering faith. His dedication to the Gospel by always seeking to serve the poorest of the poor inspired millions, calling us to mercy, service, and deeper trust in Jesus Christ.
As we pray for his soul, let us also reflect on his legacy of hope and unity. May his words and witness continue to guide us on our journey of faith.
May the soul of Gorge Mario Bergoglio, our faithful Pope Francis, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
St. Francis, pray for us.
(from The Catholic Company website)
Congratulations St. Mary's children who be received Confirmation on Sunday, March 30. Please continue to pray for them, their sponsors and families.
The children are:
Bennett Carl
Fisher Haman
Hunter Haman
Tucker Janssen
Myles Julien
Alejandra Lopez-Rosales
Sean Nelson
Zander Quirk
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!
