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There are several ways to be generous when giving to our church. Through our website link, with a Phone App, or by Text. Check out all the ways to give!

“The Search” at 'The Hanger' movie theatre starting Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. It will be shown on Sept 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, and 25, with the last showing on Nov. 8, skipping Nov. 1 because of All Saint's Day.

FPU Starts Sunday, September 18th Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION, SEPTEMBER 27 TRAINING: Father Paul Turner will lead the training at St. Mark Parish in Independence on Tuesday, Sept 27, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. New and experienced ministers are welcome to attend. COMMUNION MINISTERS for the Sick and Homebound TRAINING ,OCTOBER 12 - Father Paul Turner and Peg Ekerdt will lead the training of communion ministers for the sick and homebound at St. Mark Parish in Independence on Wed, Oct 12, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Participation is limited to those who have already taken the diocesan training for communion ministers.

Reader/Lector Training - Mary Pat Storms will lead the training of readers at St. Mark Parish in Independence  Wednesday, Sept 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. New and experienced ministers are welcome to attend.

Join us! 2022-2023 Schedule starts September 7, 2022. All Wednesday night religious education will be from 6-7:30pm at St. Gregory Barbarigo beginning in the Church. Ages include Pre-k (minimum of 4 years old) through 8th grade. Questions? Please call the church office at 660-582-3833 or email: Megan Johansen at johansenmegansg@gmail.com Click Title to link to the SCHEDULE for Wednesday Night Religious Education.

Download the AMEN app and listen to the AMEN app tutorial.

Parishioners are invited to download and install the Formed app on their devices If you already have the app, you can an update. Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: at home, on the go, or from any internet connected device. Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, and studies... there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Looking to join the Church? Join us! New classes are beginning soon. RCIA is open to anyone seeking to join the Church, learn more about their faith, or just explore what Catholicism is all about. Sign up on our website! There is no pressure or obligation to join the Church by attending the sessions.

Registration is open, sign up now! Limited Spots. You’re invited to join us for our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd summer training! There is no obligation to teach or assist in our St. Gregory’s atrium by attending the training– all are welcome. The course normally costs $600 but St. Gregory’s parishioners receive half off ($300) and those willing to teach/assist in the atrium can attend the training for free! Training dates: June 24-27 (Friday-Monday), August 3-7 (Wednesday-Sunday), November 11-14 (Friday- Monday), you will need to attend all three weekends to complete the course. 

Inviting all adult men in the parish to join, in the Parish Hall. Come and join us and grow in your faith. Become a better husband, father, son, brother, friend, emploee, Catholic, Christian...Man!

Following Mass each Wednesday morning, a group of people pray The Peace Rosary in our parish. So what is the Peace Rosary? The Peace Rosary is a long tradition prayed by families in Croatia. The Rosary consists of 21 beads, arranged in seven groups of three beads, and a pendant or single bead. Begin by praying the Creed, on the first bead (or medal), then pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be on each of the 3 beads respectively. All are welcome to join in this time of prayer!

FREE BOOK for you! “The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen” a book with an introduction by Matthew Kelly is available now. Please pick up your copy in the gathering space.

Each year, together, we are given the opportunity to continue God’s mission through the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our Diocese theme for the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal, “To equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the Body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12.

You're Not Fully You When Your Soul Is Hungry! Sign up for Dynamic Catholic’s new email program: Feed Your Soul Gospel Reflections. What better nourishment is there than diving deeper into the Sunday Gospels!

Short Wonderful Daily Reflections from St. Teresa of Calcuta (Mother Teresa). Pick up your FREE copy of the book in the Gathering Space and enjoy a year with Mother Teresa and her teachings!

The Veil Removed is a short film that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass, as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church.

St. Gregory's now has an online catalog for all its library books. We are encouraging everyone who thinks they may use the library books to register online. Check out the link in the full details by clicking the title of this announcement.

The annual Respect Life Program is a year-round, nationwide effort to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life. Join other Catholics across the nation to pray the Novena for Life.