
Paschal Triduum Services:

In addition to the regular reconciliation times at St. Mary's, Father Gross will hear confessions on Holy Thursday (April 2nd) and Good Friday (April 3rd) - 5:30-6:50 PM.
St. Mary’s Prays the Rosary before Masses:
Sundays at 8:00 am / 10:00 amRosary intentions April: For greater reverence for God's creation and for peace in the world.
Devotion: The Most Bkessed Sacrament.
Please join us if you are able, or pray the rosary with family/friends.
First Fridays, Eucharistic Adoration
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Come and spend time with Jesus.
Benediction at 11:45 a.m.

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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
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 - 2026
St. Mary's parishioners have thus far pledged $41,348.58, this is 52.46% of our parish 2026 goal of $78,812.34.
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: 03/30/2026

FINAL REPORT for 2025: $58,197, this is 79.68% of our parish 2025 goal of $73,000.
Last update: Monday, February 2, 2026
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
St. Mary's Parish Office will be closed:
Friday, April 3rd for observance of Good Friday
and Monday, April 6th
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!