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August 2017 Messenger
On September 17th we will round out our Anniversary year by
offering a Parish Family meal on a Sunday afternoon. We are
hoping this will allow for more of our former priests to come
back and celebrate with us. Watch the bulletin for more details.
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Harvest Festival Update It’s coming!!!! And it’s coming fast. In a few short days, we will be celebrating another Harvest Festival. As always, you will not be disappointed. Help spread the word…bring everyone including long lost cousins, neighbors, etc. There will a farmer’s market, silent auction, bucket raffle, hog raffle, big ticket raffle, ham and meatball dinner, hamburger stand, entertainment, games for all ages, beverages and a few surprises.
DONATIONS ARE NEEDED ….
Silent Auction…. gift cards, works of art, theme baskets, etc. Questions, contact Carol Hoffmann at 228-8373
Wine Pull…. bottles of wine needed. Questions, contact Patti Hayes at 507-228-8954. Paddle Wheel…. tools, toys, gift cards, meat packs, etc. Questions, contact Neal Hoffmann at 228-
8373 or Mark Dick at 228-8788. Kids Games – simple kids’ toys, games, puzzles, Pop, activity sets, etc., contact Michelle Oswald at
228-8941 or Kristi Lindquist at 507-469-3605. Bucket Raffle – handiwork, toys, handmade items (fabric, blankets, wooden crafts, quilts, etc.).
Questions, contact Pam Morson at 228-8738. Entertainment – To donor your talent, please contact Larry Mages at 507-228-8557
All donations can be dropped off in the Social Hall. Make sure to properly mark all items as to which area they are intended for…i.e. Bucket raffle, Silent Auction, etc. All fresh produce, cakes, farmers market items can be dropped off Saturday AM, August 12 or the morning of August 13th. For Food Safety concerns, we cannot accept any items that need REFRIGERATION.
Don’t forget the other donations that we kindly ask everyone to contribute.
These are listed in your packet.
Thank you to our parishioners, for your biggest donation of all – your time!
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church
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Holy Cross Area Faith Community www.holycrossafc.org 440 6th Street, P.O. Box 5 Lafayette, MN 56054 Phone 507.228.8298 Email: [email protected]
August 2017
August 2017 Messenger
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you……. …..to several parish households that have recently contributed grain to the church. Since May 1, 2017, these commodity donations has generated a little over $10,000 in funds. They funds have been allocated, per the wishes of the family, to a variety of funds including but not limited to general and building funds, Holy Days, Cemetery Perpetual Care, Cemetery Beautification fund, Fuel, and DUF.
...to all parishioners that give so much of their time doing all the “behind the scenes” work for the church.
…to Cheri LeBrun, Mona Nelson, Patti Hayes, Karen Arlandson and Sheri Liebl for assisting on Sat., July 22 with the preparation of fruit for Msgr. Richters reception. Your time and commitment was very much appreciated!
…to John Wenninger, Rick Schuerer, Karl Lindquist, Ken Liebl and anyone else we may have missed, for installing sod and/or watering the sod at the back of church.
….to everyone that assisted or attending the Community Appreciation event on July 7th. It was very attended and many community members were very thankful and appreciative.
…to everyone that assisted with the cleanup of the cemetery, church and rectory grounds after the July 9th storms.
…to all the Harvest Festival chairpeople that give so much of their time and energy to help make our Harvest Festival a success.
Parishioner Bonus Giveaway – Register on Sunday, August 13th
In honor of the 75th Anniversary, $75 will be given out during 10 different times during the Festival. This special drawing is for current parishioners only who work and/or attend the festival on August 13th. Current parishioners will need to sign up for this drawing at the festival itself, but do not need to be present during the drawing itself to win. The Parish Admin Council, along with the approval of Msgr. Grams wanted a way to give back to the parish members as a thank you for being a viable part of our church. Once again, you must be a current member of St. Gregory’s AND attend or work at the Harvest Festival on August 13th AND you have to sign yourself up the day of the festival.
Summer Youth Events - Registration for summer events is now open! To find a form, visit http://holycrossafc.org/youth-ministry or contact the St. Mary's or Cathedral parish office. The Lord has great things planned! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2017-2018 IS NOW ONLINE. Please go to www.holycrossafc.org. On the ministries tab select Faith Formation, then click on Register Now. Payment is due at time of registration. Registration deadline is August 1st. For questions, please contact Sarah Gillis at 354-4158 or by emailing her at [email protected]. If you prefer, you may have a paper form mailed to you. Thank you! Attention: all Ushers, Greeters, Staff & Parishioners of Holy Cross Area Faith Community An AED/CPR Non-certification class will be held on August 16, 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Church of Saint Mary’s Social Hall, New Ulm. The class is sponsored by the Holy Cross Area Faith Community(HCAFC), so there is no charge to attend. Pre-Registration is Required so enough materials are available for all attending. Contact Anita Hoffmann at Saint Mary’s (233-9512) to leave a voice message, or email [email protected]. Please give the names of those who plan to attend.
Announcements/Events
August 2017 Messenger
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6 10:30 a.m. Mass Clean out large items from Hall/Kitchen following Mass
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
7 Kitchen/Hall Clean Up/Set Up Prior to festival -6:30 PM
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9 7:30 a.m. Confessions* 8 a.m. – Mass*
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11 Harvest Fest. Prep - Set Up Large Tents@ 1 PM
12 – Harvest Fest. Prep 9AM – Meatball making and outside set up 9- 11 AM – Raffle ticket and donation drop off
5 p.m. – Mass
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10:30 a.m. Mass
HARVEST FESTIVAL
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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15 Holy Day – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Schedule TBD
16 7:30 a.m. Confessions* 8 a.m. – Mass*
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20 10:30 a.m. Mass
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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23 7:30 a.m. Confessions* 8 a.m. – Mass*
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27 10:30 a.m. Mass Donut Sunday following Mass FALL FESTIVAL @ St. John’s in Searles
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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29 1st Day of School - NUACS
30 7:30 a.m. Confessions* 8 a.m. – Mass*
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For all Holy Cross Area Faith Community Activities
go to http://www.holycrossafc.org/afc-calendar.html
*All activities/Masses are subject to change
August 2017 2017
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Lafayette, MN