St. Gregory the Great

Upcoming Events

There are so many wonderful ways to get involved in our parish community at St. Greg’s and the Family of Parishes through prayer, service, and fellowship.

CURRENT EVENTS: For the most current information on upcoming events at St. Greg’s, please read our latest Bulletin. Still can’t find what you need? Call the Parish Office: (716) 688-5678

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Recent Bulletins

There are so many wonderful ways to get involved in our parish community at St. Greg’s and the Family of Parishes through prayer, service, and fellowship.

CURRENT EVENTS: For the most current information on upcoming events at St. Greg’s, please read our latest Bulletin. Still can’t find what you need? Call the Parish Office: (716) 688-5678

TOP OF MIND AT ST. GREG’S: To get weekly reminders of the five events that are “Top of Mind,” please subscribe to our emails.

CALENDAR: Click on a day below for a list of the day’s events, or view the full calendar.

Featured upcoming Events

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Fry-Day Lenten Fish Fry

Join us for our annual Lenten Fish Fry Fridays – dine in or drive-by take out! Hosted by the St. Greg’s Knights of Columbus.

Enjoy Fried Breaded Fish, Fresh Baked Fish, Breaded Shrimp, or a Fish/Shrimp Combo Plate. Served with fries, Costanzo roll, side, and dessert. $17.00 Meal, $22 Combo Plate. Slice pizza by Pizza Works available on-site for purchase. Dine in beer and wine cash bar available.

We would greatly appreciate volunteers to make this a success! A variety of teen and adult volunteer roles are available. Sign up below!

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Stations of the Cross

Join us for Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent. Holy Hour begins after Stations, and ends at 8:30 pm with Benediction.

The following groups will lead us each night: 

2/20: Knights of Columbus, 2/27: Men of God, 3/6: Columbiettes, 3/13: Scouts, 3/20: MOMS Ministry, 3/27: Ladies of the Lord, 4/3: TBD

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Life in the Eucharist - Lent Speaker Series

Join us for our Shepherd & Saints Family Life in the Eucharist talk series, organized by our Spiritual Life Pillar, to prepare your heart this Lent. Hear from amazing guest speakers and witness talks from parishioners in our three parishes. Each night builds on the previous one, but participants are welcome to attend as many sessions as they are able! See below for schedule:

2/19 God’s Love as Nourishment in Jesus Christ – Fr. Dan Ulmer, Witness: Debbie Kistner

2/26 God’s Love as Reconciliation in Jesus Christ – Deacon Greg Gaulin, Witness: Stacey McGee

3/5 God’s Love as Transformation in Jesus Christ – Fr. Sean Paul Fleming, Witness: Jordan Ulett

3/19 God’s Love in the Abiding Presence of Jesus Christ – Deacon Steve Gajewski, Witness: Don Belkota

3/26 God’s Love as Mission in Jesus Christ – Fr. Dave Baker, Witness: Arielle & Corey Clark

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Family Lenten Mission Retreat - St. Francis and the Fire of Holiness in Our Lives

This year for our Lenten Mission, March 9, 10 & 11, we have invited the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs) to lead us. This is a special year for them and the Church. This is the Year of St. Francis, a special Franciscan Jubilee Year, proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV, running from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027. It marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Come to hear God’s good news proclaimed through inspirational talks. Experience God’s Mercy through Confession. And go forth into the world healed and renewed in God’s love through Eucharistic Adoration. The Franciscan Friars will offer the same talk twice daily at 12:45 pm (after the 12:00 noon Mass) and again at 6:30 pm. This mission is open to all, please invite a friend and join us.

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24th Annual WNY Men's Conference - Discover the Joy of Your Faith!

Please make the commitment to “discover the joy of your faith” by attending this year’s annual Men’s Conference. This year’s 24th gathering features Trent Horn, Catholic Answers apologist, who will offer two talks in the morning. Father Jacek Mazur, the parochial vicar of the Mater Ecclesiae family in downtown Buffalo, will present the afternoon session. Doors open at 7:30 am. The conference will include early coffee and donuts, lunch, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, breakout sessions for discussion, and fellowship. The conference will conclude with Holy Mass at 2:00 pm. 

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Be Purely You - A Retreat For Young Women Grades 7-12

All young ladies grades 7 -12 are welcome to join us for “Be Purely You”: a day retreat designed for young women. We will have fun games and activities, pray together, listen to inspiring talks on identity and friendship, and of course, have food! Cost is $25, which covers breakfast and lunch. 

 

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4th Annual St. Joseph's Day Table hosted by MOMS Ministry

MOMS Ministry invites all moms and families to a St. Joseph’s Day Table, with 7:00 pm MOMStations to follow in the Church. Please RSVP and sign up to bring a meatless dish to pass by clicking below! Seating is free but limited! 

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Undone - Women's Lenten Retreat

MOMS Ministry is hosting a 3 day Women’s Healing Retreat during Lent from the JPII Healing Center. Sisters, mothers, daughters, and all women seeking a deeper relationship with Mary are invited! Cost is $119, which includes food. Deadline to register is March 20. Seating is limited! To register, click the button below to send an email to MOMS.

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Shepherd & Saints Family Holy Thursday Shared Supper

S&S Parish Family cordially invites you to a Holy Thursday Shared Supper. Cenzo’s Catering will provide cake and beverages. Please bring your favorite side dishes (enough to feed your party and 6 others). Please make your reservations before Sunday, March 29, to Ro Spano (716-689-6224) or Kathy Kowalski (716-695-0979).

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Ray Geska Defensive Driving Course

Defensive driving courses don’t have to be boring! Take Ray Geska’s Safe Driver Academy Class, NYS DMV’s only approved Humor-Based Course, and save 10% on your car insurance for 3 years! Plus, reduce up to 4 points from your DMV Record. 

The class is $39 per person, cash or check paid the day of the class.

Ray Geska is a fellow parishioner, St. Greg’s Knight of Columbus, and noted pilgrim to every church within the diocese. To enroll in the class, call or text RAY to (716) 541-8345 or email him at raygeska@yahoo.com.

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Great Dinner Auction 2025 -An Evening of Hope - Saturday, November 15

Join us for a night of community, celebration, and giving back at St. Greg’s Annual Gala & Auction, 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, at Salvatore’s Italian Prime. This year’s Gala—An Evening of Hope—brings together parishioners, school parents, sponsors, and friends of St. Greg’s for an unforgettable evening featuring dinner, drinks, and dancing, all in support of a meaningful cause.

A significant portion of the evening’s proceeds will directly support Catholic education and faith formation, including St. Gregory the Great School, Family Faith Formation Programs and the Youth & Young Adult Ministries.

Auction Highlights include a guitar featuring Taylor Swift’s autograph; a weekend getaway to Nashville; two tickets to the Buffalo Bills‘ final regular season home game; Buffalo Sabres Club Seats and, of course, the beloved Class Gifts created by our amazing students!

Questions? Contact Ron Bertovich, Fundraising Coordinator, at rbertovich@stgregs.org or (716) 688-5678 ext. 337

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Christmas Craft Show -November 28-29

Admission $3. Ages 12 and under are free. Free parking.

140 Handmade crafters. 2 buildings.

St. Gregory the Great Ministry Center & School
100 and 250 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville, NY 14221.

If you have any questions, you can reach us at craftshow@stgregs.org or (716) 688-5678, ext. 424.

If you’d like to volunteer, you can use this Sign Up Genius.

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the most wonderful event of the year – The Annual Christmas Craft Show! The show is back and bigger than ever, with a host of amazing crafters showcasing their unique and handmade creations.

The Great Race

The Great Race is our annual 5K-race and parish family fun night. This fundraising event brings hundreds of parishioners together every June. The 5K-race/walk and social event is open to the parishioners of St. Greg’s, the running community, and the community at large. An open-air party with great music, food and fun on the parish grounds follows the race. Race attendance has grown to over 1,200 participants; several hundred more attend the party each year. You can also find us on Facebook!

  • Contact: Parish Office, 688-5678
MOMS March for Life

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