Grantfork news, July 19 edition

St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Parishioners with hearing difficulties are asked to mention it to one of the ushers. St. Gertrude’s has hearing assist devices available for those in need.

Registration for St. Gertrude’s PSR classes for the school year 2023-2024 is going on now. Classes for students in grades K-8 will meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45 p.m. beginning in September. Yearly cost of the classes will be $50 per child and is due at the first class. For further information, contact Sheryl Hess 618-791-3154.

Grantfork UCC

The Grantfork United Church Of Christ council will not meet during the month of July. The next council meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Saturday, Nov. 11, is the date set for the annual sausage supper. It is still being discussed as to whether it will be a drive-thru only or a combination of drive-thru and sit-down. Anyone with an opinion on this issue is asked to mention it to a Brotherhood member.

Your opinion matters.

Grantfork 74th Annual Homecoming

Grantforks 74th Annual Homecoming will be held Friday, Aug. 18, and Sat., Aug. 19, at Firemen’s Park on Route 160.

A children’s parade takes place both days at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Let’s Read a Book.”

Bands for the two nights are Money Shot on Friday night and Benders and Backroads on Saturday night.

Great food will be available, including chicken, fish, hamburgers, fries, homemade pies, cakes and hand-dipped ice cream.

Have fun playing bingo and other games. Kids will enjoy the bounce house.

Historical Society Rummage Sale

This year’s Grantfork Historical Society Rummage Sale will be Sept. 14-16. The dates to bring items to the Auction Barn will be announced at a later date.

This story was originally published July 18, 2023 at 8:52 AM.