CATHOLICISM: Narrated by Bishop Robert Barron 10 Sessions: DVD presentations and discussion What Catholics believe and why Travel around the globe to experience the richness of the church’s global culture. The series supports the Church’s mission to evangelize and teach the content of the Faith. Wednesday mornings: 9:00-11:00 AM- Sept 6 thru Dec 13, 2017 Wednesday evenings: 6:30-8 PM- Sept 6 thru Dec 13, 2017 Location: Morning session McGee Room/ Evening session School Computer Lab Participant workbooks are available for purchase in the parish office for $17 Call Parish Office to register 502-348-6337 Catechist hours will be available for those completing requirements

Presentations and reflections will be based on the teachings of St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, and the writings of Sherry Weddell. Presenter: Art Turner, Director of Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Louisville. They will begin 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in St. Gregory School Computer Lab. books are available in the office for $16.

"Journey of Hope" is a unique 15- week divorce recovery ministry program addressing concerns of divorced or separated Catholics. Starting August 3, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St. Joseph Bardstown, KY in the Maloney Room.

Who: Prayerful Single Catholic men age 18-35. Where: The famous Gethsemani Trappist Abbey. When: Sept 1-4th 2017. What: Awesome retreat for young men discerning their vocation will experience the life of the monk firsthand and hear the vocation talks.

The Permanent Diaconate Office is in the process of Discernment and Information Sessions for men who may be interested in learning more about becoming a Deacon. The next information Session is July 9th from 2-4 p.m. at Good Shepherd. For more information contact the Archdiocese of Louisville Permanent Diaconate Office diaconate@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296. Later dates are Sept. 10 2-4 p.m. at St. Augustine and Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Bernadette.

Family Fun Night May 19th 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at St. Gregory PCC- a living rosary and a dance! Dinner provided

St. Joseph in Bardstown KY is forming a new ministry for widow and widowers called SNOWW. This ministry is to help men & women to find new meaning in life as a widow/widower, grow with God, develop a system of support and opportunities for spiritual service.

Celebrating and honoring Fr. Joe Batcheldor's 60th Ordination Anniversary Sunday May 21, 2017 Mass at 1:00 PM at Basilica St. Joseph Proto- Cathedral with Reception immediately following in the Parish Hall. No gifts please. Well done, my good and faithful servant....Matthew 25:23

A project is underway to erect a flagpole in St. Gregory Cemetery that will be dedicated to military veterans. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please put those in the collection basket during Mass or drop off in the parish office.

Mount St. Francis will be offering several opportunities for Lenten Retreats. Check them out and see if there are any you may be interested in.

Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 7:00 PM-1:00 AM Black Jack, Texas Hold'em, Roulette, Silent Auction & Horse Races

The Permanent Diaconate Office is conducting a series of Discernment and Information Sessions to help you discern your call. These evenings are intended to assist men who are considering a call to the Diaconate: come together for prayer, learn more about whom a deacon and his wife are and interact with others who are discerning. If you are married your wife is strongly encouraged to attend these sessions. For more information contact the Permanent Diaconate Office at diaconate@archlou.org (502) 636-0296

St. Gregory and St. Monica Parishes Lenten Mission 2017- "To Praise, To Bless, To Preach" Sunday March 5, Monday March 6, Tuesday March 7 from 6:00-8:00 PM at St. Gregory Church and Cafeteria

2017 Winter Wonderland Daddy Daughter Dance, St. Gregory School and Parish, Saturday, January 28th 6:00 PM-9:00 PM at St. Gregory Gym $20 per Couple: $5 for each additional Daughter

January 21, 2017 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. St. Gregory’s Gymnasium  

The 2017 Catholic Men's Conference- "Go Be The Difference" March 18, 2017 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Michael Catholic Church, 3705 Stone Lakes Drive, Louisville, KY 40299, $30 Adults; $15 Students. Keynote Speaker: Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP

Please join us for this special event as Archbishop Kurtz shares his witness story following the Sunday evening 5:00 PM Mass.

Join us for Christmas Mass at the Region 9 Catholic Parishes

GoodNewsPeople will start the week of January 2nd. Participant Binders are $15 and you can contact the office here at St. Gregory at 502-348-6337 for more information and to register

February 10-12, 2017 Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality