Celebrating Fr. Gross' birthday at Friday morning coffee!
Happy Birthday Father Gross!!!
Do you have gently used items you are no longer using?
Please, save them for St. Mary’s Church Rummage Sale.
(Suggested items: knick-knacks, small appliances, toys, games, etc. No clothing please.)
We will be accepting items starting Monday, July 21st
We are also in need of volunteers to help with the rummage sale:
Thurs, July 24th (sale hours 3-7PM),
Fri, July 25th (8AM-6PM),
Sat, July 26th (8AM-12 Noon)
and/or clean-up (12 Noon)
If you are available to help, please call/text Ellen Rose at (701) 741-0375.
All proceeds will go to St. Mary’s Youth Group.
Maintenance Technician
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grand Forks is currently looking for a part time Maintenance Technician. This position is a 15 hour per week position. Responsibilities include minor repairs, minor plumbing and electrical, painting, and some outside maintenance.
To apply, please send a resume to: Jackie Simon, 216 Belmont Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
or email at: stmarysgfnd@yahoo.com.
A full job description is available upon request.
What is the All Saints Catholic Schools Network?
The All Saints Catholic Schools Network represents a bold new chapter for Catholic education in Grand Forks. Formed in 2025 through the collaborative vision of the pastors from Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, this network unites Holy Family-St. Mary’s Catholic School and St. Michael’s Catholic School.
Our purpose is clear, to enhance and strengthen the incredible foundation of Catholic education already present, fostering a more cohesive and impactful learning environment for all our students.
This strategic unification allows us to pool resources and be good stewards of our parishes, share best practices, and lay the groundwork for future growth, including the exciting development of the future St. Carlo Acutis Middle School, ensuring a vibrant, Christ-centered educational journey for generations to come.
If you have questions or would like to visit about All Saints Catholic School Network or the future St. Carlo Acutis Middle School, please contact Sara Dudley at 701-772-1822 or sara.dudley@st.michaelsgf.com.
First Fridays, Eucharistic Adoration
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Come and spend time with Jesus.
Benediction at 11:45 a.m.
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5
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!
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 July will have the special intentions of:
For Father James Gross and for greater Eucharistic devotion.
Devotion: The Most Precious Blood of Jesus.
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
Made for Greatness Winter Men’s Retreat – Personal Prayer: The Way of Receiving the Father’s Love
July 18-20-2025, Maryvale Retreat CenterMen, do you ever feel intimidated by prayer? You know it is important, but it’s hard to maintain a regular habit of prayer that actually seems meaningful. Or, perhaps your prayer life is steady, but you also desire to grow in your ability to know the Father’s voice more plainly and experience more deeply His love and guidance in your life. Whatever your experience of prayer is, the Made for Greatness Men’s Retreat Personal Prayer: The Way of Receiving the Father’s Love promises to open new avenues of meeting God in truly life-changing ways. One of the most prominent spiritual guides in the Church today, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB will lead us as sons of God to becoming masters of prayer.
The Made for Greatness Men’s Retreat will be held on July 18-20, 2025 at Maryvale Retreat Center. Details are available at www.fargodiocese.org/mfg-retreat.
Art of Accompaniment Training with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
July 21-25, 2025, Maryvale Retreat Center
Has God placed on your heart a desire to help others know Him? Do people in your life (family, friends, coworkers, or even random people you meet) seem to gravitate toward you seeking your thoughts or insights on the complexities of their lives and especially their relationship with God? Perhaps you are a member of the clergy, a religious, or a church worker who is often in a role of leading others in their spiritual lives and you would like to know how you can do this even more effectively.Then come to the Art of Accompaniment Training at Maryvale Retreat Center on July 21-25, 2025 to be formed by one of the most prominent spiritual formators in the country Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB. Fr. Boniface founded the Institute for Ministry Formation out of his conviction that one of the greatest needs in the Church today is to have many more people skilled in guiding others along the way of perfection. The 5-day Art of Accompaniment Training will equip participants to be able to assist others as they seek to grow in their relationship with God. This can be taken either as a stand-alone course or as the first course within the larger Spiritual Direction certification offered by the Institute for Ministry Formation. Full details are available at www.fargodiocese.org/aoa.
Praying with the Shroud: A Message of HopeCome and seek to enhance your prayer life by learning how the Holy Shroud of Turin can provide you with additional options for contemplation and meditation. Retreatants will receive a comprehensive array of Shroud information from speaker Jim Bertrand, who has 10 years of experience of sharing the message across more than 45 dioceses. He will be offering five conference sessions and will be available to answer individual questions. Mass, adoration, and Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Check it out at https://maryvalend.org/8-24-25-shroud.
Man of the Shroud Exhibit
August 24-31, 2025, Cathedral of St. MarySt. Mary’s Cathedral will be hosting a traveling exhibit on the Shroud of Turin. The Shroud is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The exhibit will include an exact replica of the Shroud along with panels of historical and scientific information. The exhibit will be in the social hall of St. Mary’s Cathedral all week, please check the Cathedral website for open hours. No cost or registration necessary. On Sunday, August 25 and Monday Aug 26, there will be special presentations by Jim Bertrand, an expert on the Shroud. It will be live streamed. More info: https://www.fargodiocese.org/shroud-exhibit
Diocese of Fargo Prairie Pilgrimage
August 25-26, Maryvale Retreat CenterCome join us on a two-day pilgrimage to the six Jubilee sites in the Diocese of Fargo. We will begin at Maryvale, Vally City, and end back at Maryvale. All meals and overnight lodging included. The cost is $285 per person, double occupancy; or $385 for a single room. Overnight stay at the Jasper Hotel downtown Fargo. Includes reserved seating for the Man of the Shroud presentation at Mary’s Cathedral on Aug 25. For registration and more information: https://www.fargodiocese.org/prairie-pilgrimage
Young Men’s Retreat with Bishop Folda
September 5-7, 2025, Maryvale Retreat CenterThis retreat is for men ages 21-38 wanting to deepen and strengthen their faith with the Lord. What is your purpose in life? Can you persevere with all the distractions of the world? Do you feel sometimes you simply do not know what to do? Come…walk with me…to be a follower of Christ! Bishop Folda will lead young men in pursuing the answers to these important questions. Find the full schedule and register at https://maryvalend.org/young-mens-retreat.
On Retreat with St. Therese of Lisieux: Women’s Silent RetreatSeptember 12-14, 2025, Maryvale Retreat CenterIn this retreat, Ashley Njaa (wife, mother, DRE, and spiritual disciple of St. Therese of Lisieux) will help women unpack some of key pieces of this French spiritual giant’s wisdom on living a life of complete trust, confidence in God, and cultivating a spiritual childhood. The retreat will include conferences, Mass, adoration, confession, and spiritual direction, as well as time to pray, rest, and enjoy the beautiful grounds of Maryvale. All details available at https://maryvalend.org/9-12-25-st-therese-of-lisieux.
Women’s Reading RetreatOctober 17-19, 2025, Maryvale Retreat CenterThis weekend-long reading retreat is filled with group and silent reading times, small and large group discussions, prayer time, daily Mass, adoration, evening social, and the building of lasting friendships. Participants will be reading and discussing God’s Bucket List by Teresa Tomeo. Details and registration available at https://maryvalend.org/3-30-25-gods-bucket-list-1.
Annual God's Gift Appeal - 2025
St. Mary's parishioners have thus far pledged $51,372, this is 70.33% 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, July 14, 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!
