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Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2015
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29909
Office: 843-815-3100 | Fax: 843-815-3150
www.sgg.cc
Diocese of Charleston | Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone | Bishop of Charleston
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
Sunday
4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.,
7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
12:45 p.m. (en Español), & 5:00 p.m.
Monday to
Monday to
Friday
Saturday
Friday 6:45 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)
Friday 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (en Español—SGG in Lent)
8:30 a.m. (SGG in Lent)
RECONCILIATION
Monday to Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass &
Friday
6:15 to 6:45 p.m. (Español—SGG in Lent
before the 12:15 p.m. Mass
Sunday
12:00 p.m. (en Español)
Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
At other times by appointment with a Priest.
MUSIC
Organ Prelude:
Prelude:
Processional Hymn
Penitential Rite
“O Sacred Head Now Wounded” by Johannes Brahms
9:00 a.m. “Kyrie by David Mengle
11:00 a.m. Jubilate Ringers “Lenten Meditation” by McChesney
“This Day God Gives Me” #645
“Kyrie” by Matt Maher
Responsorial Psalm 137
Gospel Acclamation
Music during Preparation Hymn 395 “Open My Eyes”
4:00 p.m. SGG Chorale
9:00 a.m. “Surely, He Hath Borne Our Grief’s” G.F. Handels
11:00 a.m. Jubilate Schola: “A Lenten Prayer” Robert Powell
MUSIC
Music during Communion:
Music after Communion
Organ Postlude:
9:00 a.m. Handbells “Song of Prayer” by Kevin McChesney
11:00 a.m. “Meditation” by Michael Helman
#443 “Here I Am” & #698 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
4:00 p.m. & 9:oo a.m. - SGG Chorale “Kyrie Eleison” by Louise Vierne
11:00 a.m. – Jubilate Ringers “Adoramus Te”
“Prelude in a minor by J.S. Bach
MIDDAY LENTEN ORGAN CONCERTS 11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. in the Church
Organist - Thomas W. Tiehel MSM
March 18 – Organ & Voices
March 25 – Music of J.S Bach and Friends Bach 326th birthday is March 31
April 1 – Fabulous French Organ Compositions
PASTORAL STAFF
The Rev. Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini,
V.F.,V.P. Pastor
The Rev. Fr. Cesar Torres Pinzon
Parochial Vicar • 815-3100 x222
The Rev. Fr. Renaurd West
Parochial Vicar • 815-3100 x232
Deacon Dennis W. Burkett
368-4781 •
Deacon John Crapanzano
706-2387 • [email protected]
Deacon Jim Graham
705-4487 • [email protected]
Sat
03/14/15
Sun
03/15/15
Mon
03/16/15
Tue
03/17/15
8:30 AM
Deacon Walt Hollis
295-9192 • [email protected]
12:15 PM
Deacon John McCabe
705-7919 • [email protected]
Wed
03/18/15
Deacon Gregory W. Sams
815-4141 • [email protected]
Thu
03/19/15
Fri
03/20/15
Deacon Mike Smigelski
732-278-9106 • [email protected]
SAINTS AND
SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
St. Patrick
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
St. Joseph
Abstinence;
Spring begins
Sat
03/21/15
Sun
03/22/15
PRAYER & DEVOTION
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
24/7 (Chapel at SGG)
ROSARY Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION Monday 9:00 a.m.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTION
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR VOCATIONS
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
PROLIFE ROSARY Thursday 9:00 a.m.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Thursday 7:30 p.m. (Saint Augustine Room)
QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER CENACLE
Saturday 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:15 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:45 PM
5:00 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
6:45 AM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
7:00 PM
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:15 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:45 PM
5:00 PM
MASS INTENTIONS
Mary Lou Pisano +
Lewis Flint +
Joan Marie Watson +
Doug Boulware +
Gerald Baker +
Jack O'Rourke +
People of the Parish
Elizabeth Berney +
Tilman Chamlee +
Joseph DeLude +
Walter Vigre +
Ann Hamilton +
Deceased Members of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Deceased Members of the
Mulligan Family
Ed Flanaghan +
Paul Stadler +
Francine Faldermeyer
Maura Burns +
Patrick FitzGerald +
Julius P. Valente +
Deceased Members of the
Dimon & Peters Families
Dorothy Napolitano +
Marge Connelly +
Nora Broderick +
John Wright +
The Dapice Family
Virginia Westover +
Richard Pelletier +
John Rizzi +
Ann Kovarcik +
People of the Parish
Ursula Gardner +
+=Deceased
REQUESTED BY
Joe & Ann Marie Jordan
Kathy Flint
Peter & Rusty Watson
Dave & Cheryl Duren
The Baker Family
Patricia O'Rourke
Adam & Janet Wurtz
Pete & Kathie Lynch
Joan DeLude
Tony & Ann Caruso
Chrissy & Meredith Hamilton
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Bernard Mulligan
Rita Lawley
The Stadler Family
Jim & Mary Cox
Bill & Terri Smith
Joe & Pat Bast
Claire Hoffman
Lenore Dimon
Phil & Nancy Napolitano
Jim & Mary Cox
Batt Burns & Family
Samuel Wright
Ron & Pat Dapice
Jack & Carol Caracola
Nancy Pelletier
Anthony & Holly DiGesu
Don & Rosemarie Kovarcik
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Gardner
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
·
·
Pre-K-1st Grade 11:00 a.m.
NURSERY (1 year—4 year) during 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. Masses
Monday:
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b;
Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18;
Jn 5:17-30
Thursday:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16;
Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
or Lk 2:41-51a
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12;
Jn 7:40-53
Sunday:
Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15;
Heb 5:7-9;
PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS
POR FAVOR RECEN POR ESTOS FELIGRESES
Louise Aviano
Richard Baldwin
Ken Berdine
Charles Boyer
Miriam Bradican
Jackie Bullett
Frank Bulson
Evelyn Burns
Donald Campagna
Jack Canfield
Roger Carey
Tony Caruso
Dominick Casella
Jean Casella
Jude Cheesman
Bob Choutka
Lenny Christ
Maggie Creeden
Sonny deBethizy
Rita DiFranza
Valerie DiLieto
Joseph DiSanto
Thomas Docherty
Caitlynn Dodge
Margaret Doran
Charlie Durkee
Lawrence Dziomba
Ed Edwards
Alaina Evans
Francine Faldermeyer
Frank Falcione
Joan Ferreira
Annamae Finley
Marge Fitzgerald
Marilyn Fullmer
Michael Gallagher
Sonia Gallagher
Adele Given
Terry Goethe
Dick Guter
Marlene Haddad
Joseph Hahne
Warren Hickey
Jim Hines
Bob Holbrook
Peg Homberger
Elizabeth Ireton
Michael James, Jr.
Rosemary Jorgensen
Emma Joyce
Joyce P. King
Carol Kuster
Helen Kyle
Delphine LaSpisa
Rose Marie Lavery
Leon “Buddy” Litz
Robert Loehr
Cathie Mathiesen
Sandi Matthews
William McCarthy
Billy McHugh
Ree Messer
Angela Munnelly
Bill Naert
Ann Nerbun
Betty Neuman
Nancy O’Brien
Roland Petruzzi
Lucille Pflug
David Pinckney
Frank Piscani
Angela Proscia
Mary Renner
Pam Roach
Joe Ruoto
Mary
Santarcangelo
Fred Schmitz
Peggy Schultz
Fred Silverman
Robert Sisson
Kate Smith
Mary Anne Swaine
Les Thompson
Jack Townes
Richard Tracey
Jeanne Ulrich
Frenchie Viens
Kathy Vigre
Jimmy Weldin
Paige Weniger
Joan Witt
Rocky Zuendel
If you have a registered parishioner to add to our
prayer list, please contact the executive assistant in the
parish office. Please let us know when it is time to
remove a name from the list. Please inscribe the
names of non-parishioners (e.g. family members,
friends, neighbors, co-workers) in the prayer intention
book found in the church vestibule. Please inscribe
their name only once as their needs will be
remembered at Masses throughout the year.
If you are hospitalized or homebound and would like
to receive Communion, please call Andy Kudarauskas
at 843-705-3435.
You may also contact someone from the Eucharistic
Apostles of Divine Mercy who will pray the Chaplet of
Divine Mercy or other prayers with you. Please call
Lillian Pente at 843-705-7170
My husband likes to photograph the beauty of
creation. He has gotten very good at it, sometimes
zooming in to focus on the details of individual
flowers or butterflies, other times zooming out to
capture the glory of a waterfall, a mountain lake, or
the fiery clouds billowing from one of Hawaii’s
volcanoes into a night sky full of stars.
Several of his photos decorate my office walls.
He’s justifiably proud of each. They’re the work of
his artist’s eye and hand, so he signs them and
takes care to frame them just right.
In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul calls us God’s
handiwork, created in Christ Jesus—not because we
were so amazing (we were, in fact, sinners), but
because he loved us.
John’s gospel echoes the sentiment: “God so
loved the world that he gave his only Son.” If a
human being like my husband can take pleasure in
and be justifiably proud of the work of his own
hands, then how much more can God love his own
handiwork? The answer, of course, is immeasurably
more. God loved us enough to give us himself in
Christ Jesus, who lay down his life for us though we
had done nothing to deserve it.
The photos my husband creates can’t thank him
or give anything back to him, but it is in our power to
thank our Creator, who filled us with life and
redeemed us through Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Today, try to love someone else a little more
out of sheer gratitude that God so loves you.
Mary Katharine Deeley
[email protected]
St. Gregory the Great Adoration Society
“Would you not spend one hour with Me?”
Eucharistic Adoration is adoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ
Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel gives us an opportunity to spend an hour of prayer and give thanks for the
many blessings we have received. This hour in peace and meditation with the Blessed Sacrament can also be an
opportunity to pray for our friends and family who are sick or just need our prayers. Christ instituted this Holy
Sacrament of the Eucharist in order to remain with mankind until the end of time (Jn. 14:18).
Our wish is to have someone present for each of the 24 hours throughout the day in silent contemplation and
reflection. We can use more adorers for this ministry. Please be generous with your time and sign up for one hour
of adoration
If you have any questions or feel you can sign up for just one hour per week please call John Klinger 757-7454
or send an email to [email protected]
ADORACIÓN
CUARTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
LEVANTADOS POR EL MESÍAS
La semana pasada, cuando Jesús se refería a la destrucción del
Templo, el relato de la primera lectura de hoy es lo que les hubiera venido
a la mente a sus oyentes. Pero, dado que Jesús estaba hablando en un
sentido más profundo, así también debemos entender la primera lectura
de hoy. Escuchamos en el primer párrafo que Israel en efecto ya había
“caído” a causa de sus infidelidades contra la alianza. Para no ponernos
demasiado cómodos, este relato nos recuerda que Dios, aunque justo,
amoroso y misericordioso, es capaz de castigar el pecado cuando es un
pecado no arrepentido. Pero también nos recuerda que Dios, rico en
misericordia, unge a individuos para que sean a su vez instrumentos de
salvación (en hebreo al Rey Ciro de Persia se le denomina “mesías”). En
la lectura del Evangelio, escuchamos de otro Mesías que debe ser
“levantado” por nuestra salvación, en uno de los pasajes más conocidos
del Nuevo Testamento. Al terminar la Cuaresma y entrar en la Semana Santa, debemos mantener nuestra mirada fija
en la cruz de Cristo, el Hijo de Dios que vino al mundo para levantarnos a todos los que habíamos caído.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — La ira y
la misericordia del Señor se
manifestaron en el exilio y
la liberación del pueblo
(2 Crónicas 36:14-16, 19-23)
o 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 1013a.
Salmo — Que se me pegue la lengua al paladar si no
me acuerdo de ti (Salmo 137 [136]) o Salmo 23(22).
Segunda lectura — Dios, rico en misericordia y amor,
nos dio vida con Cristo. (Efesios 2:4-10) o Efesios 5:8-14.
Evangelio — Dios nos dio su Hijo único, para que todo
el que crea en él tenga vida eterna (Juan 3:14-21)
o Juan 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b;
Jn 4:43-54
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
Jn 5:1-16
Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14,
17-18; Jn 5:17-30
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5,
27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 1821, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a
Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:4053
Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-15;
Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33
Lecturas alternativas (Año A):
Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:811; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Los católicos en
general y los
latinoamericanos en
particular, somos
muy dados al uso de
imágenes y símbolos
religiosos para
acercarnos a Dios o
para sentirnos más
cerca de él. En
realidad el
cristianismo entero es
así, gracias a la
encarnación del Hijo
de Dios. Hay quienes
critican el uso de
imágenes, pero recordemos que Jesús usó imágenes
para explicar cómo es Dios. En el Evangelio de Juan
(3:14) Jesús recuerda que Moisés había hecho uso de
imágenes para sanar a los hebreos.
En Números 21:4-9 Dios le pide a Moisés que haga
una serpiente de bronce y la levante en alto de tal
forma que los hebreos puedan verla. Muchos de ellos
habían sido mordidos por serpientes en el desierto y al
ver la imagen de bronce sanaban, gracias a Dios. El
pueblo de Israel se quedó con la imagen. No obstante,
con el paso del tiempo olvidaron que era sólo una
imagen y comenzaron a adorarla hasta que el rey
Ezequías se vio en la necesidad de destruirla (2 Reyes
18:4). Las imágenes pueden ser útiles para
recordarnos la presencia y misericordia de Dios, pero
no permitamos que se conviertan en ídolos.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
FAITH FORMATION
VIRTUS: WHAT IS IT?
Protecting God’s Children - As a Diocese, we must
ensure that children and youth who worship, study or
participate in activities sponsored by our parishes and
schools can do so in the safest and most secure setting
possible. All church and school volunteers who work
with children and vulnerable adults must attend a
VIRTUS class.
Visit www.Virtusonline.org for
information and times of upcoming classes. Please
register online to attend the sessions. Virtus training
will be held on: Mar. 23, Apr. 20, May 18, June 22,
July 20, Aug. 24, Sep. 21, Oct.19, Nov. 16, and Dec.
14. Classes will be held in the St. Gregory the Great
School Building at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Mike Vezeau, VIRTUS Training Facilitator at
705-5847 with any questions.
Bereavement Group
Are you grieving the loss of a loved
one?
Join us and connect with a
supportive group of people who really
know how you feel. Help, comfort and
care are here for you at St. Gregory the Great. We
meet every Tuesday in the St. Augustine Room in the
church from noon to 1:30 p.m. If you wish to join us,
please call Margaret deBethizy at 705-5591
Saint Gregory the Great Youth Groups
We are Blessed with Two Vibrant Youth Groups
here at SGG.
Our Junior High Youth Group meets every other
Thursday 6:30 p.m. at our Catholic Grade School.
Our Senior High Youth Group meets every
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Andrew Hall.
These are great opportunities to get to know your
Catholic peers and to grow into a deeper
understanding of Catholicism and what it means to be
a follower of Christ in the modern world.
As a group we discuss relevant topics that we are
constantly faced with. Please join us. We hope to
see you there and feel free to contact me if you have
any questions.
Deacon Walt
[email protected]
FORMACIÓN DE FE
INFORMACIÓN GENERAL
BAUTIZOS: Los bautismos se llevan acabo un sábado de
cada mes .Las pláticas de preparación son obligatorias
para padres y padrinos. Los papas deben estar registrados
por lo menos tres meses en la parroquia y los padrinos
deben estar casados por la Iglesia o solteros con todos los
sacramentos. Se necesita un mínimo de 45 días para planear
el bautismo después de tomadas las pláticas. Los niños
mayores de 5 años necesitan tomar una preparación
adicional. Próxima clase el 21 de Marzo, 2:00—5:00 pm, en el
Salón de San Agustín. Por favor registrarse a la salida de
Misa o llamando a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.
MATRIMONIOS:
La preparación del Sacramento del
Matrimonio toma un mínimo de seis meses a partir de la
primera cita, planee con anticipación. Para más información
llamar a la oficina del ministerio hispano.
QUINCEAÑERAS: Esta celebración es ofrecida solo a los
miembros registrados y activos de la parroquia que han
recibido la primera comunión. Toma un mínimo de seis meses
para la preparación. Por favor reserve la Iglesia antes del
salón de fiesta. Para mas información llamar a la oficina del
ministerio hispano.
PRESENTACIONES DE NIÑOS: Las presentaciones de niños
deben ser reservadas con 1 SEMANA de anticipación. Por
favor reservar la fecha llamando a la oficina de la parroquia,
815-3100, ext. 234.
UN MOTIVO PARA PASAR
TIEMPO EN ADORACIÓN
Nuestra Capilla de Adoración Perpetua
nos da la oportunidad de pasar una hora
en oración y darle gracias a Dios por las
bendiciones que hemos recibido. Esta
hora de paz y meditación con el Santísimo Sacramento
puede ser una oportunidad para rezar por nuestros
amigos y familiares que están enfermos o simplemente
por aquellos que necesiten de nuestras oraciones.
Nuestro deseo es tener a una persona presente cada
hora, de las 24 horas del día, en contemplación
silenciosa y reflexión. Necesitamos más adoradores
para este ministerio, por favor sean generosos con su
tiempo y anótense para pasar una hora con nuestro
Señor.
Para más información o si solamente se quiere anotar
para donar una hora de su tiempo a la semana, favor de
llamar a Cesar Gonzalez 843-295-9961 o escribirle a
[email protected]
SCHOOL NEWS
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades Pre-K—6
Christopher Trott • Principal
815-9988 • [email protected]
BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR MONSIGNOR
Students and teachers gathered with Msgr. Cellini last week for a special celebration in honor of his birthday.
Classes presented Monsignor with cards and well wishes and after, enjoyed a special party behind the school
complete with birthday cake!
JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades 7-10
Sister Pamela Smith, S.S.C.M, Ph.D. • Principal
645-3838 • [email protected]
STATEWIDE CATHOLIC TEACHERS' CONFERENCE, March 5-6
Congratulations to five John Paul II teachers who made presentations at the biennial Teachers'
Education Conference in Columbia: Ms. Byrd, Mrs. Frost, Mrs. Koffskey, Mrs. Martos, and Mrs.
Rembold. Their topics covered mathematics, language, science, religion and differentiated
learning.
Thanks, too, to the students who created a video used during the science session: Meaghan
Lyons, Tommy Gilbert, Kylie Puplava, Joseph Kelley, Paula Salazar, Nicole Jaramillo, Isaiah
Chase, Ava Slusne.
There were 700 Catholic school teachers were in attendance.
PARISH LIFE
Knights of Columbus
Fish Dinner
The Knights of Columbus are serving
Fish Dinners from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. at St. Andrew Hall every Friday
during Lent. We will continue with the
same great menu: Deep fried Cod or
baked Tilapia, French fries or baked potato, macaroni
and cheese, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. The
price is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under
12. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Come and
enjoy a great dinner with fine fellowship. All profits
made from the dinners will go to local charities.
In the Beginning …
Next week, March 25th is the
celebration of the Feast of the
Annunciation when Jesus was
conceived by the power of the Holy
Spirit. We celebrate His birth nine months later, on
Christmas Day. Next week will begin a weekly series
of bulletin messages about the development of a
child in the womb, we’ll call him “Chris” — just like
the development of Jesus in Mary's womb.
Together, we will learn of the miracle of our earliest
days of life.
We invite you to join us in spiritually adopting an
unborn baby. Pray for that child during the next nine
months.
Great news!!
Do you need an hour of
quiet prayer time?
Did you know that St. Gregory
the Great now has a nursery for children from 1 year
to 4 years old at the 9:00 a.m. , 11:00 a.m. and
12:45 p.m. Masses?
Just bring your child/children to the Guardian Angel
Room in the back of the church near the Adoration
Chapel.
Nursery services are provided through the charity of
some great volunteers. All are VIRTUS trained. If
you would like to help out in this ministry, please
contact Barbara Hollis at (843) 815-3100 x 250.
STEWARDSHIP LIFE
Thank you for these gifts
February 28 & March 1
Offertory Collection:
$34,019.57
Second Collections
March 14/15
Support Home Missions
Place in Offertory Collection
March 21/22
Catholic Relief Services
Place in Offertory Collection
If you do not receive envelopes and wish to give to
these collections, please place your donation in an
envelope with your name, amount and the collection
name on the outside of the envelope.
March with the
Ancient Order of Hibernians
in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Ancient Order of Hibernians
extends an open invitation to all
parishioners to join in the “WEARING OF THE
GREEN” on Sunday, March 15 and march with them
in the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Come out, have some fun and honor St. Patrick, the
glorious patron saint of Ireland. For additional details
contact
Dan
Price
at
843-705-7605
or
[email protected].
PARISH RETREAT WEEKEND
SPONSORED BY:
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
Making a retreat involves a sacrifice for nearly
everyone. Who has the time? Nevertheless, every year
busy people do make a retreat. They feel the need to
take time out, to think about their life and their
relationship with God. Not a luxury for a pious few,
retreats are really needed by all of us.
St. Gregory the Great conducts a retreat weekend twice
a year under the spiritual direction of Deacon Greg
Sams, Director of Renewal Ministries, and member of
our Parish. The retreats begin Saturday morning,
include an overnight, and end Sunday afternoon. The
next Women’s Retreat is scheduled for March 21st to
22nd at St. Andrew. Detailed brochures are available at
the back of the Church and at the entrance to the
Adoration Chapel.
For additional information or questions, please contact
Deacon Greg Sams at (843) 384-9336 or
[email protected] .
PARISH LIFE
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
A very special Confirmation Retreat was held at John Paul II School on February 21st, 2015. The Parishes
participating were Saint Anthony’s, Saint Peters, Saint Francis, Holy Family, and Saint Gregory the Great.
The
celebration included: physical activities, games, reflective talks, food, Adoration and Confession. Please pray for all
the Confirmandi as they prepare for The Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday April 25th, 2015.
PARISH LIFE
2015 Lenten Parish Mission
Monday, March 23 through Wednesday March 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Presenter: Father John Anglin, OFM
In a world torn by war, violence and injustice and in a Church dealing with declining membership,
the call that came to Francis of Assisi 800 years - “Go, and rebuild My House” is as vital and
timely today as it was in the thirteenth century world of Francis. This parish mission seeks to put
that call before us and invites us to respond both as individuals and as Church.
Monday Evening: God comes to us in humble love
Tuesday Evening: The Cross: A gift of love and forgiveness
Wednesday Evening: The Cross: Source of meaning in our suffering
ADULT WORKSHOP
presented by Deacon Denny Burkett
Saturday, April 18, 2015
9:30am-11:30am
St. Andrew Hall. Pinckney Colony Road
THEME: The Way We Pray
"This is how you are to pray."
Prayer is the life of the Church.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church deals specifically
with the Lord's prayer, as well as the general life of
prayer within the Church.
Within Catholicism, there are a host of prayer styles,
prayer traditions, popular devotions, as well as an array
of sacramentals which help to deepen one's life of
prayer and faith.
This session considers how spiritual reading, retreats,
and reflections can enrich our spiritual lives.
Welcome!
To these new members of our
Parish Family
who recently registered
Samuel & Donna Bacoulis
Angelo & Valerie Guagliano
Franciso, Laura, Omar, Kevin &
Steve Muro-Garcia
Peter, Kristina D’Alba & Dominick Nodelman
Arturo, Maria, Emilia & Kamila Castrejun
Ashley Wester & Anthony & Harper Crosetto
Maria Ibañez, Edgar Huerta, Angel Hernandez
& Norma Ibañez
Carl & Jennifer Myers
Antonio, Araceli & Tadeo Avila
Pedro, Luz & Kenia Perez-Salgado
Tereso, Argelia, Jason, Susana & Bryan Acosta
Luis, Milagros Perez, Bryan & Cristian Velasquez
Easter Ministry Help Needed
Sign-up sheets for Holy Week and Easter Sunday
will be found on the sideboard outside the usher's
closet this weekend and next weekend. If you will be
in town during that time and are able to help, please
sign up for available times. Your unavailable days for
April should be entered into the Ministry Scheduler
Program by March 18. If you have any questions,
please contact Lynn Conley at [email protected].
Angels Needed
Our Youth Groups at SGG are vibrant and growing.
If any individual or ministry would be willing to
provide dinner for one of our youth groups it would
be greatly appreciated.
Please contact
Deacon Walt @843.295.9192 or
[email protected]
Lost and Found Drawer
The Lost and Found Drawer will be emptied on
Monday, March 16. If you have lost keys, glasses or
books, please look in the drawer this weekend.
Thank you!
The simple words “Thank You” do not adequately
convey my deep gratitude for the hundreds of Mass and
greeting cards you have sent me as well as for the
countless prayer offerings you have made for me. The
surgery on February 6 went well and after 10 days of
rest, I was delighted to be back at work. The doctors
believe the likelihood of the cancer’s return to be very
low, thank God, and I shall not need further treatment.
Your prayers helped me surf atop a tsunami of graces
to make this episode quick and easy. Thank you and
thank you again.
Father Gregory West [email protected].
When: March 28th from 1:00-3:00
Where: St. Gregory the Great Parish (follow the signs)
Who: Fun for ALL ages
Infant to 7 yr. olds Easter Egg Hunt
8 yr. olds and up Obstacle Course with prizes
· Visit with Easter Bunny
· Face Painting
· Crafts
· And More
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**If you would like to donate plastic Easter Eggs filled with non melting
candy please contact UPLIFT @ [email protected] or drop off at
SGG Catholic School**
PARISH LIFE
Ministry Help Needed
As you are reading this, you are one of approximately 2800 people who attend
one of our Masses on any given weekend. Did you know that about 125 parishioner
volunteers serve as Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers
and in the Nursery every weekend? This represents about 4% of our parishioners
serving the other 96% of Mass attendees. If volunteers were assigned one Sunday a month, we would need
over 500 parishioners to help each month.
Currently, we have approximately 350 volunteers to fill the 500 slots needed. Many of these parishioners
have been serving since Saint Gregory the Great first opened our doors. Since you attend Mass and each
ministry requires a minimum amount of time (in all instances arriving early to sign in and in one or two instances
staying a few minutes after Mass is dismissed), would you be willing to lend a hand? It is very simple to
register and can be done completely online.
Login to www.sgg.cc and click on the MINISTRIES box. You will find a description of the Liturgical Ministries
and the name of a contact person in case you have any questions you want answered before you signup. If you
wish to help, click on the Sign Up For A Ministry cross at the top of the page. Complete the form online and
when done, click the Submit for Processing box. Someone will be in touch with you within a month of
submission. If you are not comfortable using a computer, signup forms can be found in the literature rack in the
vestibule and can be placed in the collection basket.
Some ministries need more help than others. For example, ushers and greeters are needed at all Saturday
Vigil and Sunday Masses. Altar Servers are especially in need at the 4:00 & 6:00p.m. Saturday Masses. The
5:00 p.m. Sunday and the 6:00 p.m. Saturday need help in all areas. Please consider giving of your time to
volunteer at Saint Gregory the Great as we serve God.
VIDA PARROQUIAL
VIRGEN PEREGRINA
La imagen de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe
ha
iniciado
una
peregrinación por los hogares de
la comunidad parroquial de Saint
Gregory the Great. En este
peregrinar
se
promueve
el
fortalecimiento de la oración en
familia y además se motiva a que
juntos en familia oremos por las vocaciones en el
mundo. En la semana comprendida entre el 1 al 8 de
Marzo, la imagen de Nuestra Señora estuvo con la
Familia Chavelas. Si Usted desea que la imagen de
Nuestra Señora les acompañe por una semana, por
favor llame a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.
843-815-3100 Ext.234
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS
Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma;
Segundo Escrutinio
Martes:
San Patricio
Miércoles: San Cirilo de Jerusalén
Jueves:
San José, Esposo de la Virgen María
Viernes:
Abstinencia; Comienza la primavera
Durante toda la cuaresma recordemos que
tenemos el viacrucis a las 6:30 p.m. y
enseguida tenemos la santa misa de los
Viernes de las 7:00 p.m. en la iglesia de
St. Gregory the Great
NO EN LA CAPILLA
EN EL PRINCIPIO...
La próxima semana, el 25 de marzo
es la celebración de la Fiesta de la
Anunciación, cuando Jesús fue
concebido por el poder del Espíritu
Santo. Celebramos su nacimiento
nueve meses más tarde, el día de Navidad. La próxima
semana comenzará una serie semanal de mensajes de
anuncios sobre el desarrollo de un niño en el vientre
materno, lo llamaremos "Chris" al igual que el
desarrollo de Jesús en el vientre de María.
Juntos, vamos a aprender del milagro de nuestros
primeros días de vida.
Le invitamos a unirse a nosotros en adoptar
espiritualmente a un bebé no nacido. Oren por ese niño
durante los próximos nueve meses.
TE INVITAMOS A CELEBRAR LA SEMANA
SANTA EN UN AMBIENTE DE ORACIÓN Y
REFLEXIÓN.
PRESENTADA POR
PADRE SALVADOR VALADEZ FUENTES
Doctor en Teología Pastoral,
Párroco de una parroquia rural-indígena en la
zona altos de Chiapas
REVERENDA MADRE SILVIA LOPEZ PEREZ
Fundadora y Superiora General de nuestras
Hermanas Discípulas de Jesús Buen Pastor
Martes Marzo 31 a las 7:00 p.m. en SGG
(Tendremos un encuentro espiritual para todas
las personas que gusten participar)
V
Miercoles 1 de Abril a las 6:00 p.m. en SGG
(Encuentro espiritual para jovenes de 17 años
en adelante)
V Miercoles 1 de Abril a las 6:00 p.m.
(Encuentro para mujeres con Rev. M. Silvia
quien a trabajado en la promoción de la
dignidad de la mujer, su formación y
participación activa en la vida de la Iglesia)
V
V
Jueves Santo 2 de Abril Santa Misa en español
a las 8:00 p.m. en la escuela John Paul II
ubicada en 4211 North Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland,
SC 29936
V
Viernes Santo 3 de Abril a las 5:30 p.m. con el
Viacrusis bilingue y adoración a la cruz
enseguida en SGG.
El Padre Salvador estará tomando citas personales y
confesiones durante las mañanas de su visita y en la
tarde encuentro con las familias en sus hogares para
compartir una comida.
Como el tiempo de su visita es muy limitado, reunan
varias familias para poder compartir su tiempo entre
muchos.
Para reservar su espacio, por favor llame a la
Madre Margarita, DJBP a la oficina del
Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 Ext. 222
¡¡INVITEN A SUS AMIGOS,
FAMILIARES Y VECINOS!!
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
A Mass for Healing
We invite you to help the poor and the needy of
Greater Bluffton.
For healing of mind, body, and soul come
and receive the healing power of
Jesus Christ, who is the Supreme Healer
We are The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St.
Gregory the Great. We are all volunteers. We
respond to calls from our help line by
visiting callers in their homes, apartments and
trailers. They need food, rent, water and
electricity. We see their needs up close, hear
their stories, verify the facts and make sure your
money does as much good as possible. Come join
us, as a contributor or as a member.
To contribute, please use the envelopes at
either side of the church doors or write to us at
333 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29909. We
welcome new members every 1st Saturday of
each month at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew Hall.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
11:00 a.m.
Celebrant, Reverend Casmir Maduakor
HOLY CROSS MISSION
83 Seaside Drive,
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
Healing Masses will now be celebrated
every 3rd Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
St. Peter’s
Healing and Intercessory Prayer Ministries
Celine Sayers 843-271-5374
CARIDAD CRISTIANA
SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE
DE PAUL
Los invitamos a que brinden ayuda a
las personas que pueden estar
pasando por un mal momento
económico en Bluffton.
Somos la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de St.
Gregory the Great. Proveemos ayuda económica y de
despensa a los que lo necesiten. Únanse a nosotros
cómo voluntario o cómo contribuyente.
VISITAS DE HOSPITAL
Debido a las leyes federales de
privacidad, usted o sus seres
queridos deben informar a la
parroquia que usted ha sido
admitido al hospital y le gustaría recibir los
sacramentos. Si cuando salga del hospital y
vuelva a su casa desea recibir la comunión,
favor de contáctese
con la oficina del
Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 ext. 234
¿ SE VA A MUDAR?
Para contribuir, favor de utilizar los sobres que se
encuentran en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia o escríbanos a
333 Fording Island Rd. Bluffton, SC 29909.
notificar
Si se va a mudar o va a dejar de
asistir a esta parroquia, favor de
a
la
asistente
ejecutiva,
([email protected] o ext. 228 para que se
Si usted necesita ayuda financiera se puede comunicar pueda actualizar la base de datos.
a nuestra línea telefónica al 866-324-6135
¡GRACIAS!
PROPORCIONANDO UN AMBIENTE SEGURO
La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño existe para ayudar en todos los temas relacionados al
establecimiento de un ambiente seguro en cada parroquia. Por favor contáctese con ellos si usted tiene cualquier
pregunta o inquietud.
La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño: Bonnie Sigers, (843) 853-2130,
ext. 209.
Ministerio Diocesano de Ayuda a la Víctima: Louisa Storen, (800) 921-8122.
SGG STAFF
PERSONAL DE SGG
Deacon Denny Burkett, Marriage & Annulment Coordinator
843-368-4781 • [email protected]
Marsha Williams, Executive Assistant
815-3100 x 224 • [email protected]
Deacon Walt Hollis , Youth Ministry Coordinator
815-3100 x 223 • [email protected]
Sister Margarita, Hispanic Ministry
815-3100 x 222 • [email protected]
Deacon Greg W. Sams, Renewal Ministries
815-4141 • [email protected]
Bertha Montero, Hispanic Ministry Assistant
815-3100 x 234 • [email protected]
Suzette Greiner, Parish Manager
815-3100 x 229 • [email protected]
Bryan Goll, Facilities Maintenance
815-3100 x 231 • [email protected]
Barbara Hollis, Director of Religious Education
815-3100 x 250 • [email protected]
Elizabeth Baginski, Accounting/HR Administrator
815-3100 x 225 • [email protected]
Tom Tiehel, Director of Music /Organist
815-3100 x235 • [email protected]
MINISTRY CONTACTS
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
Bill Dreyer 705-3388
[email protected]
ADORATION COORDINATOR
John Klinger
[email protected]
ADORACION AL SANTISIMO
Cesar Gonzalez 295-9961
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Barbara Hollis 815-3100 x250
ALTAR SERVERS
Deacon Mike Smigelski
[email protected]
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
Richard Kearns—
[email protected]
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Margaret deBethizy 705-5591
CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB
Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM
843-819-7991
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Priscilla Raffaele 705-2425
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Prep Office-815-3100 x245
CURSILLO
Mary & Wayne Beavers 705-6531
EMMAUS
Nora Araujo 816-4006
Joel Salas 298-2341
ESTUDIO BIBLICO
Sister Margarita 815-3100 x222
PARISH OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday—Thursday
9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Friday
9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Alice Lee, Receptionist
815-3100 x 228 • [email protected]
CONTACTOS DE MINISTERIO
EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES
OF THE DIVINE MERCY
Bea Corcoran 705-5732
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Pat & Gary Boylan 941-204-7837
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Ross Kuykendall 757-4005
FAMILY PROMISE
Jack Rabbitt 705-4982
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dave McClintock 705-2704
FLOWER GUILD
Laurie Niederer 671-4406
GREETERS
Karen Warner 843-384-1176
JOHN PAUL II
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM
843-645-3838
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Grand Knight Ed Kamenski
705-9922
Mychal Judge Assembly 3198
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF
HIBERNIANS
Liz Ryan 757-0919
LECTORS
Gerry Kelly 757-7772
LIGHTHOUSE CD’S
Ray & Toni Dowling 757-4147
Horario de Oficina del
Ministerio Hispano
Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 am a 4:30 pm
Se puede contactar a la oficina
parroquial al 815-3100 ext 234 si
necesita ayuda fuera de horario.
LITURGIA
Cesar Gonzales 295-9961
MINISTERIO SOCIAL
Ana Orta 684-0790
MINISTERIO FAMILIAR
Maria Elena Bolivar
843-338-4441
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP
Patrick Baker 705-3890
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Pat Strimpfel 757-6323
PASTORAL JUVENIL
815-3100 x223
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
PRAYER CENACLE
Pauline Gareau 836-2268
OUR LADY’S ROSARY
MAKERS
Aimee Alcantara 208-6680
POST-FUNERAL HOSPITALITY
Ann Neaton 705-5188
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Tom Tiehel 815-3100 x235
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Jane Putrino 815-7547
RACHEL’S VINEYARD
Post Abortion Retreat
www.rachelsvineyard.org
R.C.I.A.
Deacon Mike Smigelski
732-278-9106
R.I.C.A
Sister Margarita815-3100 x222
RESPECT LIFE
Lindsay Trapp 318-200-9165
RESURRECTION GARDEN
Lynn Conley 290-5267
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR FOR PARISH
Barbara Hollis, 815-3100 x250
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR FOR SCHOOL
Maggie Cyr, 815-9988
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
Judy Haupt, 208-9045
SGG CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Christopher Trott, 815-9988
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
Joe Lombardo 757-5517
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Assistance 1-866-324-6135
UPLIFT
[email protected]
Sarah Litchfield
Elizabeth Adebahr
USHERS
Bob Kruppa 705-3737
VIRTUS SPANISH
Bertha Montero 815-3100 x234
VIRTUS ENGLISH
Mike Vezeau 705-5847
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
Barbara Guter 705-9517
WEDDING COORDINATORS
Jackie Tygielski 705-4751
WOMEN OF SGG
Rosemarie Kovarcik 815-3445
Margaret DeMeo 705-1051
Arnetta Duncan 290-0747
Away for the weekend? Forgot to pick up a bulletin?
Read the weekly bulletin at www.sgg.cc
Diocesan Website: www.catholic-doc.org
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Página del Vaticano: www.vatican.va