Catholic Ministry in Gregory County
As reiterated by the Second Vatican Council, from apostolic times, the Church has always held the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to be the "source and summit of the Christian life." It is here that the Sacrifice of Christ, once and for all, is re-presented to us in an unbloody manner. From the Holy Eucharist the Church finds Herself created anew every time it is celebrated. For this reason, the most important aspect of our parish life is the Sunday celebration of the Mass.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Sunday Mass and Confession Schedule
Daily Mass Schedule
St. Joseph's, Gregory
Sunday Mass: 10:30am
Confessions: Saturday, 7pm-8pm
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Sacred Heart, Burke
Saturday Mass: 5:30pm
Confessions: Saturday, 4-5pm
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Immaculate Conception, Bonesteel
1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays: 8:30am
Confessions: Sunday, 7am-8am
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St. Anthony of Padua, Fairfax
2nd, 4th Sundays: 8:30am
Confessions: Sunday, 7am-8am
Monday:
No Mass
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Tuesday:
5:30pm at St. Joseph's
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Wednesday:
3:30pm at Haisch House Nursing Home in Bonesteel
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Thursday:
9:00am at St. Joseph's
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Friday:
1st, 3rd Fridays: Gregory Nursing Home
2nd, 4th Fridays: Silver Threads Assisted Living in Gregory
Eucharistic Fast
From the earliest days, the Church has asked for fasting before the reception of Holy Communion. Throughout the ages this fast has undergone changes. The current practice of the Church asks that all who are not conscious of grave sin and intend to receive Holy Communion, fast a least one hour before reception from food and drink, with the exception of water and medication. Those who are elderly or infirm are not required to make the fast.