St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church h e M e s s e n g e r Holy Cross Area Faith Community www.holycrossafc.org 440 6 th Street, P.O. Box 5 Lafayette, MN 56054 Phone 507.228.8298 Email: stgregory@holycrossafc.org July 2017 Harvest Festival Update It s coming!!!! And it s coming fast. In approximately, six weeks, we will be celebrating another Harvest Festival. As always, you will not be disappointed. Help spread the word bring everyone including long lost cousins. 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. Some new things this year. Wine Pull. If anyone would be willing to donate a bottle of wine or two, or three or more, that would be great. For more info, please contact Patti Hayes at 228-8954 German Potato Salad will be added to the Hamburger stand on a trial basis if it goes over well, it may be continued for years to come. Parishioner Bonus Giveaway In honor of the 75 th 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 13 th. Current parishioners will need to sign up for this drawing at the festival itself, but do not need to be present 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, attend or work at the Harvest Festival on August 13 th and have to sign yourself up the day of the festival. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED. Silent Auction. gift cards, works of art, theme baskets, etc. To donate or other ideas contact Carol Hoffmann at 228-8373 Wine Pull.to donate any bottles of wine, contact Patti Hayes at 507-228-8954 Paddle Wheel. tools, toys, gift cards, meat packs, etc. To donate or other ideas contact Neal Hoffmann at 228-8373 or Mark Dick at 228-8788. Kids Games simple kids toys, games, puzzles, Pop, activity sets, etc. To donate 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). For more items or to donate 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 13 th. 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 very much to everyone who participated in and donated to the Baby Bottle and Layette Campaign for First Choice Pregnancy Services of New Ulm. Your donations and support are greatly appreciated. Many blessings ~ Carol Hoffmann and Patti Hayes Thank you to all the parishioners who so kindly donated towards this year s Diocesan Ministry Appeal (DMA) project of replacing unsafe walkways. The concrete is completed thanks to the contractor and members of Administrative Council. Our 75 th Anniversary Year goes on..several items are in the works to make sure we continue to celebrate the connection we have not only within our Parish Family, but also our community family. Here are two events to take place.. 1. For 75 years the community of Lafayette has supported us and now we want to say thank you. On Friday, July 7 th, St. Gregory s Admin Council will be offering all parish and community members a simple and free meal at the Lafayette Community Center. The Meal will consist of a BBQ Sandwich, chips, beans, pickles, a cookie and a beverage. 2. On September 17 th we will round out the 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of: Benedict Beranek Brother to Virginia Herring and Uncle to Bonnie Webster Randal Berdan Brother to Leon (Shirley) Berdan Melvin Reinhart Brother-n-law to Sylvia Reinhart Addison Berdan Granddaughter of Leon and Shirley Berdan James Reinhart - Brother-n-law to Sylvia Reinhart
Announcements/Events 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, and after that a $30 late fee will be assessed. For questions, please contact Sarah Gillis at 354-4158 or by emailing her at cathedralcatechesis1-6@holycrossafc.org. If you prefer, you may have a paper form mailed to you. Thank you! Meet & Greet Open House Wedding Shower in honor of DAVID HAYES & MICAELA MAGSAMEN Sat. July 29, 2017 10 a.m. noon; St Gregory s Catholic Church in Lafayette MN. No gifts requested, but if you insist, gift cards to Menards, Target, or cash preferred (due to travel constraints). 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 ahoffmann@newulmtel.net. Please give the names of those who plan to attend. St Gregory the Great CCW met May 4, 2017, at the parish rectory. Meeting called to order with 9 ladies present. Mark Schuelke - St Gregory Admin Council presented a cake in thanks for all the CCW does for the parish. Agenda was approved. Secretaries minutes approved. Treasurers report approved. Checking $5633.25 Savings 10,845.89; MMS to accept report Correspondence - Thank yous from John Hayes and Sibley County Food Share Reports - World Day of Prayer ( 3/3) was attended by 2 ladies CCW Bingo (3/12) Carol reported. Weather was bad but had a fair turnout. Sold boxed lunch to carry out. Well received. Sold approximately 20 carry outs. Region 1 CCW Spring meeting - Maggie reported on Heartland Ranch. Will find a list of needs. Church cleaning - approximately 4 women helped. John Hayes brunch fundraiser(4/23) was well attended. NUDCCW Convention at Sleepy Eye St Marys (4/29) 2 attended Reported that linen ladies feel they need more training Mark Dick is working on leaky faucet in kitchen
New Business - May rosary schedule (May 21 and 28) Maggie will coordinate First Choice Baby Bottle Campaign - Patti Hayes will coordinate Layette collection for First Choice Pregnancy Center - Carol will set up Mothers day and Fathers day flowers - Michelle or Dianne K will take care of June 4 (donut Sunday)recognized 2 first communicants, 2 confirmands, 2 graduates and 1 new church family Mass will be offered for baby Uher and Anne Hacker Sheri L has taken care of ordering new candles for Easter Discussion on CCW hosting a parish trip to Grotto, Lacrosse shrine, or other trip. More discussion will follow with information available. St Gregory s will host a Community Summer Appreciation on July 7 at Lafayette Community Center. Sheri L will plan with help as needed. John Hayes fundraiser - MMS to give amount to total $5000.00 (to be determined later) Southern Minnesota Crisis Nursery - MMS to donate $100.00 Adjourn Closing Prayer Program: Service Commission : Southern Minnesota Crisis Nursery- MMS to give $100 donation Next Meeting - July 6, 2017 Hostess - Sara Wieland Secretary, Carol J Hoffmann St Gregory the Great Administrative Council Meeting Minutes Friday May 5, 2017 Mark Schuelke called the meeting to order. Members present were: Carol Hoffmann, Pam Morson, Cheri LeBrun, Mark Schuelke, Sheri Liebl, Carl Oswald, Laurie Platz. Missing: Monsignor Grams, Alex Platz, Linda Beranek, Rich Scheuer This meeting was a continuation of the one held on April 20th that did not get completed. NEW BUSINESS: Rectory Downspouts insurance issue: Mark Schuelke and Rich Scheurer are looking into options for this. Maintenance list for Karl Lindquist is on the frig in the social hall. Karl looks at this for things that need to be completed... The administrative council would like to get a vitality and evangelization committee together to really promote St Gregory s Catholic Church. Suggestions would be to host a day trip to West Bend IA to visit the Grotto, or have special speakers during different times of the year. We need to get a brochure to the City Clerk to hand out to newcomers to town, also would like a spot on the city facebook page possibly linking back to the AFC website. We need to become more visible in the community. Carol picked up a couple of brochures from other churches that she is going to share with the council. The end of June is Mark Schuelke s term completion, Carol Hoffmann is also up, but said she will agree to another term.m/s/p to nominate Laurie Platz as president of council and Cheri LeBrun as Secretary. A request has been made to close the Youth group checking account. M/S/P instead of closing to give $10 to each of the servers for the annual server Valleyfair trip and remaining back to the general fund. A request to close statute savings account was made M/S/P to bring suggestions to the next meeting for statues to be spent on. Other suggestions were used for purchase of a nice crucifix, or memorial for unborn babies area at cemetery. Decision will be made at June meeting. Harvest Festival: M/S/P to add a special drawing for the church workers, $75 will be drawn every hour for anyone that worked that day. Our next meeting will be Thurs June 8, 2017 at 7 p.m. with the Holy Cross Area Faith Respectfully submitted Cheri LeBrun Secretary Approved 06/08/17
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Lafayette, MN July 2017 2 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 13 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Don t forget to register your children in Grades 1-6 for2017-18 Faith Formation classes at Cathedral. Deadline is August 1 st. See the bulletin for the online site and more information ARE YOU READY FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL? Sunday, August 13th 3 4 5 6 7 Community Appreciation Social 5:30 p.m.; Lafayette Comm. Ctr 8 9 14 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 10 Youth Bonfire night 8-9:30 PM; St. Mary s Parking Lot 11 12 17 18 19 13 14 15 20 21 22 15 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 23 11-2 Farewell for Msgr Richter @ Cathedral 24 25 26 27 28 29 10-Noon -Wedding Shower for Hayes/ Magsamen Social Hall 16 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 30 17 th Sunday in Ordinary Time For all Holy Cross Area Faith Community Activities go to http://www.holycrossafc.org/afc-calendar.html *All activities are subject to change