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Announcements

  • St. Gregory Craft Fair is Saturday, October 4 (tomorrow) from 9am-2pm. Stop at the parish center, support fellow parishioners & small businesses, and see many familiar faces. Not interested in shopping? Stop for lunch and the bake sale.
  • Pick up your Fall Feast raffle tickets this weekend. Any envelopes that remain will have to be mailed next week. Save us postage - take yours along (and a friend's).
  • 2024-2025 Annual Report is available to pick up at Church.
  • Check out the bulletin for an exciting update on the Sound System Project!

  • If you have any information or announcement which you'd like printed in the parish bulletin, please submit a Bulletin Information Form.

    Calendar & Upcoming Events

    Current Calendar


    You can also download a copy by clicking on the following link: Monthly Calendar

    Upcoming Events

    Day of Prayer and Retreat
    2025 Fall Feast

    Bulletin

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    Weekly Reflection

    Fr Joshuva

    We are Unprofitable Servants

    In the Gospel, Jesus ends with words that challenge our modern way of thinking: "We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we are obliged to do." At first, it may sound discouraging – why should we see ourselves as "unprofitable" after working so hard? Yet Jesus is teaching us something essential about the heart of discipleship: everything we have, everything we are, is a gift from God.

    When a servant completes his responsibility, he has not performed something extraordinary - he has simply fulfilled his role. In the same way, when we pray, forgive, show kindness, or serve in the parish, we are not doing God a "favor". We are living out the very purpose for which we were created: to love God and to love one another.

    This attitude frees us from pride and entitlement. Too often, our culture and society tell us to expect recognition, applause, or rewards for everything we do. But the Gospel invites us to a deeper humility: to serve with love, without seeking credit, knowing that God Himself sees the hidden sacrifices of our hearts. True greatness in God's eyes comes not from being celebrated but from being faithful.

    This does not mean that our efforts are meaningless. On the contrary, when we serve humbly, we imitate Christ Himself, "who came not to be served but to serve" (Mark 10:45). It means that our faith is genuine when we stop measuring our good deeds by human standards of success and instead see them as our natural response to God's overwhelming grace.

    So let us take Jesus' words not as a rebuke, but as an invitation: to live our Christian lives with gratitude and humility, always remembering that God's love is far greater than anything we could "earn." At the end of the day, we are servants – yet beloved ones, called to do our duty joyfully, knowing that our reward is not earthly applause but eternal communion with Him.

    "We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we are obliged to do." May this truth keep us humble, faithful, and grateful in our daily walk with Christ.

    Goc Bless,
    Father Josuva

    Parish Committes

    Parish Council

    The Parish Pastoral Council is considered the gatekeepers of the parish mission and the vehicle for planning for the parish. They are a leadership body who articulates the Mission of the church and strives to develop pastoral planning, empowerment & oversight, prayer & discernment, collaboration & consensus. The Code of Canon Law states, "a pastoral council is to be established in each parish; the pastor presides over it, and through it the Christian faithful along with those who share in the pastoral care of the parish in virtue of their office give their help in fostering pastoral activity." In summary, Pastoral Planning is a process by which a parish can choose its direction and move forward, making the most of every opportunity and challenge that comes its way.
    Rev. Josuva Arulanandu, Admin.
    Dcn Gary Wilhelm
    Steve Noworatzky, Secretary Trustee
    Jean Blattner, Chairperson
    Roseann Schuchardt, Vice-Chairperson
    Jeff Satori, Secretary
    Tre Waldren

     Meeting Minutes

    Finance Council

    Rev. Josuva Arulanandu, Admin.
    Dcn Gary Wilhelm
    Tom Kopanski, Chairperson
    Janice Reindl, Treasurer Trustee
    Allen Dietrich
    Amy Faucett
    Liz Kenneke
    Greg Schnell

     Meeting Minutes

    Liturgy Committee

    Rev. Josuva Arulanandu, Admin.
    Dcn Gary Wilhelm
    Cecelia DeBruin
    Debbie Griem
    Judy Jelinek
    Kris Lenzner
    Mary Olig
    Kathy Riesterer
    Rita Steffen
    Patty Wilhelm
    Marlene Zutz
    Whitney Zutz

    Cemetary

    Gerald Augustine
    Eugene Riesterer
    Ron Schnell
    Cemetery Rules
    Catholic Doctrine on Cremation

    Building and Grounds

    Joe Bell
    Allen Dietrich
    Jerry DeWane
    Scott Elliot
    Fred Reindl
    Frank Riesterer
    Joe Weber

    Religious Education

    St. Gregory and Holy Trinity Parishes are committed to promoting strong Catholic families by helping parents educate their children in the faith. Our Religious Education Program welcomes all students in grades K through 11 to learn more about our God and to develop a relationship with Him through the Sacraments, Scripture Prayer and Moral Living. Our classes take place in the St. Gregory Parish Community Center at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings.

    Our Curriculum:

  • provides sound Catholic teaching.
  • follows the guidelines set forth by the Diocese of Green Bay.
  • uses the textbooks approved by Bishop Ricken.
  • meets the number of hours of instructionsrequired by the Diocese.
  • prepares students for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
  • Our Catechists:

  • are dedicated to sharing the love of Christ and the teachings of His Church.
  • volunteer their time to prepare fun, faith-filled lessons.
  • continue to grow in their faith by participating in certification classes.
  • have completed background checks.
  • Our Students:

  • have opportunities to participate in Mass and other group prayer.
  • support their parish through participating in liturgical ministries of their choice.
  • share their faith through community service.
  • Our Families:

  • are the first educators of the faith.
  • have the opportunity to attend Mass, prayer services and activities together.
  • support each other through prayer and social gatherings.

  • Please return this completed registration form along with payment to the St. Gregory Parish office as soon as possible (P.O. Box 199, St. Nazianz, WI 54232)

    We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00pm. Mass will begin at 6:00, and a parent meeting will follow. If you have any questions, please call (920) 773-2511 or email sgfaithformation@gmail.com

    Thank you for your continued prayers. We remain yours in Christ;
    Patty Wilhelm
    RE Coordinator

    Rita Steffen
    RE Assistant Coordinator

    Click here for a complete schedule.

    Giving

    Weekly Envelopes:

    Once you are registered with the parish, you will receive envelopes with which you can make your weekly contributions. You will receive a statement at the end of the year indicating the contributions you made with your envelopes. If you have forgotten your envelope, there are envelopes in the pews. Please be sure your name and address are on this envelope.

    Automatic Fund Transfers:

    Just as many people use Automatic Fund Transfer to pay various bills online, St Gregory's Parish is now offering this as an option to make your contibutions to the church. All that is needed to begin this program is to fill out this simple, one page form and return it to the parish office.
    This form is also available at the Parish Office. If you have any questions or need help filling out the form, we would be glad to offer any assistance needed.

    Scrip

    What is Scrip Fundraising?

    Your member families simply do their regular weekly shopping with gift cards from America’s favorite retailers. With each purchase, our church/school earns cash rebates that can quickly add up to thousands of dollars a year – money to help St. Gregory Parish finances.

    An organization of 150 families easily spends between one and two million dollars per year on food, gas, clothing and other essentials. If these families use Scrip for these purchases, they can raise as much as $40,000 to $80,000 per year – without spending an additional penny.

    We have 2 different types of Scrip.
    The first type is Scrip which we have on hand and may be picked up in the back of church.
    To download the on-hand form, click here .

    The second type is Scrip which we have to order.  Please allow 2 weeks for it to arrive. 
    To download the special order form, click here.

    SCRIP may also be purchased online!
    Click on the following link to view the website for Raise Right Scrip

    If you have any questions, please call parish office or contact our coordinators Marlene Zutz or Sue Popp.
    Please help St. Gregory finances and use scrip when you shop!

    About Us

    Mission Statement

    Together, we live, grow, share, and serve with the Love of Jesus.

    Vision Statement

    Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive to be good stewards to our church and community We welcome all to worship, engage all with compassion, encourage all to discover Jesus, follow the scriptures, and share our talents to fulfill our mission.

    Our History

        St. Gregory Parish, also known as St. Gregory Nazianzen, is a Catholic parish of the Diocese of Green Bay. Its historic parish church, dedicated to Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, is located at 214 Church Street in the village of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. The congregation was organized by the founder of the community, Fr. Ambrose Oschwald, who left Germany in 1854 with 113 followers to establish a religious colony in America. He developed his own religious rule for the community, wherein everything was to be shared in common and all would work without pay. The community called itself the Association of Oschwald Brothers and Sisters, or simply The Association.
         The cornerstone for the stone church was laid on June 9, 1864 by John Henni, first Bishop of Milwaukee. The structure was constructed of locally quarried fieldstone and finally completed in 1868 and dedicated by Henni on November 10 of that year. The church was extensively remodeled in 1926, but the Great Depression put a halt to further improvements to the properties for some time. The church suffered severe interior damage in a fire on May 2, 1955. It was remodeled in 1958, and the destroyed spire replaced with a cross. In 1982, the entire complex of St. Gregory's Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. "The Storm of 2000," took the steeple off the church. Officially a windstorm, many say it was a tornado. After the storm, St. Gregory received a new steeple to resemble the original.
         In 2000, the diocese undertook a massive reorganization intended to address demographic changes and the priest shortage. St. Gregory now shares a priest with Holy Trinity Parish in School Hill.

    Parish Membership

    All Catholic adults, 18 years old and no longer in school, who live within the parish must register in their own name. Active and supporting membership includes offering of one's time, talent and treasure. To become a member of St Gregory Parish, please complete this Parish Membership Form and return it to the parish office.

    Contact Us

    Mail:
       St. Gregory Parish
       PO Box 199
       214 Church Street
       St. Nazianz, WI 54232

    E-mail:
    Parish Office: sgparishoffice@gmail.com
    Fr Joshuva: htsgpastor@gmail.com

    Phone Numbers:
    Rectory (920) 773-2380  
    Parish Office (920) 773-2511 Office Hours are M-Th, 7am-4pm
    Fr. Joshua (920) 200-6029
    Deacon Gary Wilhelm (920) 905-3478

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