St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 333 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29909 Office: 843-815-3100 | Fax: 843-815-3150 www.sgg.cc MUSIC Ensembles Organ: Handbells: Processional Hymn Greeting November 29, 2015 9:00 a.m Schola Cantorum 11:00 a.m. SGG Chorale & Angelus Ringers “Veni Emmauel” arr. Richard Purvis 11:00 a.m. “Advent Carol” arr. H. Hopson #38 “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Act of Penitence Collect Responsorial Psalm 25 Gospel Acclamation Music during Preparation: Hymn #50 “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns” Anthem: “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by J.S. Bach MUSIC Eucharistic Acclamations Mystery of Faith Amen Lamb of God Communion Chant Anthem: #601 “Christ Be Our Light” & #320 “Bread Of Life” 9:00 a.m. & 11: 00 a.m. “Advent Celebration” by Jon Paige Recessional Hymn Organ Postlude #733 “The King of Glory” “Come Now Savior of the World” by J.S. Bach ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MESSIAH CONCERT DECEMBER 20, 2015 at 3:00p.m. Part I Messiah by George Frederick Handel Presented by the SGG Chorale and Messiah Singers from the community accompanied by Professional Orchestra with Professional Soloists Tickets $15 Adults $5 Students Tickets can be purchased after the Masses this weekend or at the Parish Office PASTORAL STAFF The Rev. Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini, V.F.,V.P. Pastor Sat 11/28/15 The Rev. Fr. Luis E. Serrano Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100 The Rev. Fr. Matthew Gray Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100 6:00 PM Sun 11/29/15 Deacon Dennis W. Burkett 843-368-4781 • Deacon Walt Hollis 843-295-9192 • [email protected] Mon 11/30/15 Tue 12/01/15 12:15 PM Wed 12/02/15 Deacon Mike Smigelski 732-278-9106 • [email protected] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES 11:00 AM 12:45 PM 5:00 PM 6:45 AM 8:30 AM 12:15 PM 6:45 AM 8:30 AM Deacon John McCabe 843-705-7919 • [email protected] Deacon Gregory W. Sams 843-815-4141 • [email protected] 7:15 AM 9:00 AM Deacon John Crapanzano 843-706-2387 • [email protected] Deacon Jim Graham 843-705-4487 • [email protected] 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Thu 12/03/15 MASS INTENTIONS Eldora Kennedy + Ed Gorman + Helen, Mary, Christy & John Guida + Maurice & Claire Valiquette+ & Henri & Therese Monty + Eldora Kennedy + John Siebel + People of the Parish Eldora Kennedy + Helen Higgins + Angelo & Mary Soares + Stanley Stydnicki + William Lambertson + Intentions of the Blessed Nunzio Committee Patricia M. Rhatigan + 6:45 AM Ecle Cirillo + 8:30 AM John & Joan Rickert 12:15 PM John D. Farmer III + 6:45 AM 8:30 AM Jim Pente + Joseph Rocco + Dan Dimon + Annette Brouillette + Patricia McDonnell on her 80th Birthday Bridget Mulligan + Saturday: First Saturday 4:00 PM Stig Friedman + PRAYER & DEVOTION 6:00 PM James Chernesky + William Buco, Sr.+ & Linda DiSanto+ Carl Hilgers + Clara Arena + People of the Parish Isabella Tantillo + Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Monday: St. Andrew Fri 12/04/15 12:15 PM Thursday: St. Francis Xavier Friday: St. John of Damascene ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 24/7 (Chapel at SGG) 8:30 AM 12:15 PM 6:45 AM 8:30 AM Tom Haydon + Sat Sun 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) 12/05/15 12/06/15 7:15 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:45 PM 5:00 PM · Ancient Order of Hibernians Kathy Gorman John Guida Jean & Huguette Valiquette Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Peggy Siebel The Kennedy Family The Kubilus Family Joe & Lidia Marques Frank & Jean Stydnicki Ed & Judy O’Shea Peter Cesare-Spada George & Mickie Behringer Marie Hutnik Richard & Margaret Bachner Dennis Siedler Delmar & Dorothy DeBilzan The Pente Family Bob & Betty Foley Lenore Dimon Dick & Judy Tessier Gary & Pat Boylan Bernard Mulligan Verna Friedman & Family Steve & Maryann Tomko Joseph & Cindy DiSanto Marilyn Hilgers Bill Coyne Joe & Isabelle Renda + Deceased READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD · REQUESTED BY 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 PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS POR FAVOR RECEN POR ESTOS FELIGRESES Louise Aviano Richard Baldwin Joseph Barry Ken Berdine Charles Boyer Miriam Bradican Janis Brodrick Jackie Bullett Frank Bulson William Burcin Evelyn Burns Jack Canfield Tony Caruso Jean Casella Dian Castle Jude Cheesman Barbara Chervenak Bob Choutka Lenny Christ Maggie Creeden Sonny deBethizy Rita DiFranza Valerie DiLieto Joseph DiSanto Caitlynn Dodge Margaret Doran Joseph Downs Dorothy Dunn Charlie Durkee Lawrence Dziomba Alaina Evans Francine Faldermeyer Joan Ferreira Annamae Finley Virginia Fischer Marge Fitzgerald Marilyn Fullmer Michael Gallagher Sonia Gallagher Helen Gaudio Adele Given Terry Goethe Alice Golde Linda Grady Dick & Barbara Guter Marlene Haddad Joseph Hahne Vickie Hall Barbara Harrison Ed Hassett Jim Hines Bob Holbrook Elizabeth Ireton Michael James, Jr. Stella Jeffers Rosemary Jorgensen Emma Joyce Richard Keller Joyce P. King Carol Kuster Delphine LaSpisa Robert Loehr Joseph Lyons Lorraine Maloney Cathie Mathiesen Sandi Matthews William McCarthy Billy McHugh Ree Messer Angela Munnelly Betty Neuman Nancy O’Brien Gerard O’Connor Roland Petruzzi Lucille Pflug David Pinckney Mario Proscia Mary Renner Joe Ruoto Mary Santarcangelo Fred Schmitz Peggy Schultz Fred Silverman Robert Sisson Kate Smith Bill Streicher Helen Sullivan Mary Anne Swaine Les Thompson Jack Townes Richard Tracey Kathy Vigre Ray Vigre Jimmy & Hildegarde Weldin Paige Weniger Mary Willis Joan Witt Claire Young 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 Pat & Gary Boylan at 941-204-7837. 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. We begin this Church year as we left the last one— with a description of the signs that will come before Christ appears. But where Mark warns of the coming judgment for the enemies of God, Luke, with great subtlety, shifts the nuance so that people will hear the hope of salvation. “Stand erect and raise your head,” he calls out. At the end of the Church year, we meditate on Christ’s coming in glory to judge the living and the dead. In the beginning, we remember the Incarnation: God’s emptying himself to become fully human and to come into the world. Both events are heralded by and will mean great change for us and for the world. Change happens when God breaks into the world, regardless of the time. In account after account in the Bible, we watch as God visits people and changes their names (Abraham and Peter), their lives (Jeremiah, the apostles, the woman at the well), and heals their separation and brokenness (the blind man, the paralytic, and Lazarus). Also, sinners are punished (Dives and Jezebel) and landscapes are altered (Isaiah’s vision of valleys lifted up and mountains laid low). This saving action continues throughout history, especially within the Church and among the saints. Advent is a time to remember that Christ came to change the world and each of us. Have we allowed ourselves to be changed? Are we willing to be shaped by the hand of God, called by a different name, and given a place in Christ’s mission? Let’s hope so because, ready or not, here he comes. Mary Katharine Deeley [email protected] 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 Friday 6:45 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel) Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (SGG) Friday 7:00 p.m. (en Español—SGG) Saturday 8:30 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel) RECONCILIATION Monday to Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass & Friday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. (en Español—SGG) 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. ADORACIÓN Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Primer Domingo de Adviento Además de un Año Nuevo Litúrgico, este Adviento se caracteriza por incluir otro “comienzo”; la próxima semana es la inauguración del Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, un tiempo de gracia para contemplar más profundamente y vivir más concretamente los misterios incondicionales del amor de Dios. El Papa Francisco dice que la misericordia, así como el puente que conecta a Dios con la familia humana, abre nuestros corazones para dar la bienvenida al amor de Dios por nosotros pecadores y abre nuestros ojos para reconocer al prójimo, especialmente en los menos amados por la sociedad y los más vulnerables, como hermanos y hermanas confiados a nuestro cuidado. Las Escrituras de este día facilitan una perfecta preparación para el Jubileo. Jeremías nos consuela con la promesa de la justicia de Dios; Pablo nos desafía para prosperar en el amor por todos, mientras que Lucas se esfuerza por anticiparnos el futuro de la venida de Jesús como el alegre adviento de nuestra redención. Pero de una única manera, el Adviento de este Año Jubilar nos recuerda que Jesús, de quien esperamos su venida, está ya presente en medio de nosotros, en aquellas personas para las que necesitamos convertirnos en instrumentos de la misericordia de Dios. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Se acercan los días cuando el Señor cumplirá su promesa que hizo a Israel y a Judá (Jeremías 33:14-16). Salmo — Descúbrenos, Señor, tus caminos (Salmo 25 [24]). Segunda lectura — Que el Señor los llene y los haga rebosar de amor para que sean irreprochables en santidad; pórtense de tal manera que complazcan a Dios (1 Tesalonicenses 3:12 — 4:2). Evangelio — Habrá señales y verán al Hijo del hombre venir con gran poder y majestad. Estén alerta (Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36). EN EL PRINCIPIO…(SEMANA 37) De Chris: "Estoy listo para mi primera foto: Mis mejillas son más grandes y todo por el ejercicio de mis músculos de la cara, estoy practicando mi chupar. Me consideran oficialmente un bebé a término completo, aunque si me quedo en el interior de mamá un tiempo más, voy a conseguir estar más grande y más fuerte ". La mamá de Chris probablemente, esta viendo a su médico todas las semanas y debe tomar una prueba de estreptococo del grupo B. "Uno de bienvenida a los otros, como también Cristo nos da la bienvenida, para la gloria de Dios." Romanos 15: 7 Oración Adopción Espiritual Jesús, María y José, los quiero mucho. Les ruego que perdonen la vida del feto que he adoptado espiritualmente que está en peligro de aborto. Amén. FAITH FORMATION VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM Sunday, November 29 9:00 a.m. Mass Joe & Pat Bast St. Gregory the Great Adoration Society Help during the Holidays This time of the year when so many of our regular Adorers are away, we can use help to fill their hour for our Perpetual Adoration. We are looking for substitutes to give one hour during the holiday season to spend with our Lord, so we will be able to maintain our 24/7 commitment. “The more you honor me, the more I will bless you.” If you are available to give one hour during Christmas and New Year, please send an email to Darlene Polk at [email protected]. Sunday, November 29 11:00 a.m. Mass Jean & Joe Bongiorno 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 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 843-705-5847 with any questions. 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 19 de Diciembre, 9:00—12:00 pm, en el Salón de St. Andrew. 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, 843-815-3100, ext. 334. 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 843-815-9988 • [email protected] LIVING ROSARY In conjunction with the Month of Mary, and the Month of the Rosary, students at SGGCS joined with the St. Gianna Respect Life Committee and other parishioners to pray a living rosary behind the school. The rosary was prayed in honor of life in all forms. The NFL Foundation has awarded $7,500 to JPII for the purchase of a 6-man blocking sled and equipment for the gym’s training room. This particular grant recognizes former NFL players who give the commitment of time by serving as a registered high school football coach. We are grateful to Coach Jon Morris, a former center who is in the New England Patriot’s Hall of Fame, for sponsoring JPII for this grant and for the gift of his time and talents in coaching the Golden Warriors this year. On Veteran's Day JPII students, faculty, staff and families supported The Wounded Warrior Project by purchasing homemade brownies, brownie sundaes, and other baked goods. Mrs. Nicksa's Math Class, as part of a lesson on cost and profit, baked delicious, chocolate and chewy brownies, in the JPII catering kitchen. The students used practical math skills as part of the lesson to determine our expenses and profit. Thanks to all who participated to make this special fundraiser a success. JPII will be sending $356.60 to the Wounded Warrior Project. On November 14, 2015, JPII had great success hosting a Mega Yard Sale Fundraiser! A special thanks to Michele Kender and Kim Schidrich for coordinating this event along with JPII parents and student volunteers. PARISH LIFE St. Gregory the Great 2015 Ornament The St. FRANCIS CENTER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS YARD SALE Date: Saturday, December 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Place: The St. Francis Center 85 Mattis Rd. St. Helena Island, SC 29920 Many Treasures Await You! Children’s Toys * Christmas Items Home Décor * Collectibles Housewares * Electronics Bedding and Linens * Books, CDs, Tapes Furniture * Designer Clothing * Jewelry Christmas Luncheon at Belfair Women of Saint Gregory the Great You are invited to lunch at Belfair on December 7. We will gather at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at Noon. The Belfair Chorus will entertain us. Bring your gift or monetary donation for the Pregnancy Center Gift Tree. A client from the Pregnancy Center will be our speaker. Save your place by sending a check for $30, made payable to Saint Gregory the Great. On the memo line please list your choice of entrée: Sweet Soy Glazed Salmon or Chicken Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Crepes. Mail to: Nancy Kuykendall 69 Belfair Oaks Blvd. Bluffton, SC 29910, by December 1. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy at 843-757-4005 St. Gregory the Great is beginning a new tradition at our parish. Each year you will have the opportunity to purchase a uniquely designed ornament. These solid brass 3-D ornaments were designed by Doug Pyron from Decorative Etching. Doug and his company designs the ornaments each year for many organizations and universities including Notre Dame. This ornament will be a beautiful addition to your Christmas decorations. The first design is of our historic Chapel, St. Andrew. The cost of the ornament is $20.00. There will be a limited quantity and they are available in the Parish office and after all the Masses December 5 & 6. HANDEL’S MESSIAH CONCERT The Saint Gregory the Great Music Ministry will present the Christmas portion of “Messiah” by G.F. Handel on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church The Choir will be accompanied by a professional orchestra and professional soloists. Admission is $15.00 for Adults Children $5.00 Tickets can be purchased in the Parish Office. To these new members of our Parish Family who recently registered Christine Alpaugh Paul & Laurne Batt II James, Anne-Marie & James Bowden Rachel Cantore & Adam Kosela David, Joaneli & Leah Chalk Lee Grefalda Philomena Guerin William & Helen Rickett Mario, Eva, Edgar, Javier, Meghan & GuianLuka Vasquez-Garcia Joseph Zupancic PARISH LIFE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Mass Schedule Vigil Monday, December 7, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 6:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (in Spanish) Night of Love Join us for a night spent with Jesus, December 4 & 5. We invite you to participate in St. Gregory the Great all night adoration, “A Night of Love,” beginning with Mass to the Sacred Heart at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, followed by rosaries, song, processions, hourly intentions, Divine Mercy and closing Mass to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 5:00 a.m. All Masses are at St. Gregory the Great Church SAVE THE DATE Thursday, December 10 at 7pm at Holy Family Catholic Church Fifty years ago, the Second Vatican Council issued a statement on Interreligious Relations. This document promoted interfaith dialogue, but it is particularly known for its encouragement of a positive relationship between Catholics and Jews. Knights of Columbus Meeting The Cardinal Bernardin Council 12263 December monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, December 8. A light supper will be served at 5:45 p.m. followed by a rosary at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at St. Andrew Hall. On Hilton Head Island, we are joining in a worldwide celebration of this “Journey of Friendship.” Holy Family Catholic Church and Congregation Beth Yam are cosponsoring a program at Holy Family on December 10. Anyone interested in learning about becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus should contact the Membership Coordinator, John Ott at 843-7051918 or Grand Knight Lew Guiler at 843-705-5393. This educational and musical program will be dedicated to the promotion of interfaith fellowship. Dr. Shira I. Lander, keynote speaker, is the Director of Jewish Studies at Southern Methodist University and an internationally acclaimed lecturer. A musical program will be coordinated by David Kimbell and Linda Hamilton, musical directors at Congregation Beth Yam and Holy Family Catholic Church. In the Beginning … Week 37 Much effort is being expended to make this an occasion which is enjoyable, educational and inspirational. We encourage our neighbors of all faiths to join us in this groundbreaking event. Cursillistas Corner A Meet & Greet Christmas Dinner Gathering for CURSILLO on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. -.8:00 p.m. at Ree Messer's home: 320 Serenity Point Drive (Sun City North) To RSVP or if you have any questions, please call 843-645-4525 From Chris: "I'm ready for my first picture: My cheeks are plumper from extra fat and all the exercise my face muscles are getting practicing my sucking. I'm officially considered a full term baby now, although if I stay inside Mom a while longer, I will get bigger and stronger." Chris's mom is probably seeing her doctor every week and should take a Group B Strep test. "Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomes you, for the glory of God." Romans 15:7 Spiritual Adoption Prayer Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. Amen. PARISH LIFE Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of the Year 2015 The St. Ciara Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is proud to recognize Joan Price as the 2015 Lady of the Year. Throughout the years, Joan has held several Division offices including Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer as well as serving on various committees. Joan reflects the motto and spirit of the LAOH – Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity. Congratulations, Joan! Ancient Order of Hibernians of the Year 2015 The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Bishop Patrick Lynch Division in partnership with the St. Ciara Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, held their 11th annual Hibernian of the Year dinner on October 14, 2015 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. Vince Colgan was honored as the Hibernian of the Year for his numerous contributions to the division. Vince has been a brother member since 2008 and has served as Sentinel and then as secretary. He was also actively involved with the annual Dinner Program, helping to reduce the cost of the finished product as well as elevate the quality of the Program. This year Vince accepted the position as Director of Communications and added his valuable expertise to photo taking, press releases and enhanced and timely correspondence to both our membership and the Hibernian Digest. Vince is happily married to his devoted wise, Pat, and together they have four children and six grandchildren. Well done Vince and congratulations to you and your family. You have indeed made a difference in our division with your attitude, Catholicism and your deep seated belief and commitment to our Irish Heritage. Adult Education Workshop Presented by Dr. Michael Martocchio Director Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation for the Diocese of Charleston Saturday, December 5, 2015 9:30am-11:30am St. Gregory The Great School THEME: Laudato Si And Me! The latest frontier in Catholic Social Thought is that of concern for the care for our ‘common home.’ What does the Church, in general, and Pope Francis, in particular, have to say on this crucial topic? This is the question that will be explored in this presentation. Along the way, we will locate the words of the Pontiff within the overall tradition of Catholic Social Thought and show how concern for our earthly home is not only a ‘nice thing to do,’ but an imperative of the Gospel. RSVP to the Parish Office 843815-3100- extension 321, if possible, by leaving your name and telephone number. The Peace of Advent is Upon Us! Each year the Office of Faith Formation offers the Joy of Advent into the homes of the faithful parishioners. What better way to start the journey of Advent than to share the joy with this beautiful and inspirational booklet. Hail Full of Grace Please visit the Parish Office to obtain your copy. There is a small donation of $2.00 per booklet. Limited Supply!! Liturgical Ministers Needed for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Liturgical Ministers are needed to serve at the Masses on the Vigil and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 7/8. Please sign up in the blue Feast-Day Liturgy binder located in the back of the church. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 843-815-3100 x 327. PARISH LIFE Looking for a way to keep Christ in Christmas for your family? Assign one family member to light the candles of an advent wreath daily, saying the following prayers. Use your advent wreath during dinner or at prayer time. First Week (light 1 purple candle) All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever. ~AMEN. Second Week (light 2 purple candles) God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. ~AMEN. “ALOHA, CHRISTMAS!” The St. Gregory the Great School Christmas Musical will be presented on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in our Parish Church When Mom, Dad & the kids get to Grandma’s Hawaiian home, they realize it’s going to be a different kind of Christmas. This delightful program, written by Dave Noel and Jeff Sandstrom, will be sure to put all of us in the Christmas spirit. Pre-school & our school’s new Tonechime Choir will keep you delightfully entertained! Come get into the spirit! This Program is Our Gift to You! Free of charge for all attending. Third Week (light 2 purple candles and one pink candle) Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ~AMEN. Fourth Week (light all four candles) Father, all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to hear the voice which announces his glory and open our minds to receive the Spirit who prepares us for his coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ~AMEN. 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 843-705-5591. PARISH LIFE CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB MEETING The next meeting of the CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB will be held on Friday, December 11, from 9:30-11:00 AM. The selection for reading is Father James Martin, SJ, "Jesus: A Pilgrimage." We will discuss the Introduction and Chapters 1 through 5, which give historical background and trace events in the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary from the Annunciation through the Baptism of the Lord. The readings tie in with the Advent-Christmas season as we trace the journey of a contemporary Jesuit through the Holy Land. Note: the January 8, 2016, meeting will feature the work entitled "Woman," by Edith Stein (Sister Benedicta of the Cross, OCD). This work is included in collection of her writings but also in free- standing editions which can be found through online book sellers. Ancient Order of Hibernians The regular monthly meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be held this coming Tuesday, December 1 at St. Andrew Hall on Pinckney Colony Road in Bluffton. There will be a social that will begin at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. For additional information contact Frank McPartland [email protected] or Richard Kearns at [email protected]. St. Gregory the Great Facebook and Website PRAYER FOR ADVENT Look on us, Jesus and let all darkness of our souls disappear before the beams of your brightness. Fill us with your holy love, and open to us the treasures of your wisdom. You know all our desire, so bring to perfection what you have started, and what the Holy Spirit has wakened us to ask in prayer. We seek your face, turn your face to us and show us your glory. Then our longing will be satisfied and our peace will be perfect. Amen -St. Augustine Oplatki The tradition of the Oplatki originated in Poland during Early Christian times. These wafers are shared at your Christmas dinner. The significance of the Oplatki Christmas wafer is in that it shadows the Eucharistic meal that Catholics participate in at each Mass. Just as we share in the Eucharist as one family in Christ and receive Christ’s love through the Eucharist, the Oplatki allows for one’s immediate family to come together and share the love they have for one another. If you are not familiar with this tradition, perhaps you would enjoy starting this tradition with your family. The Oplatki wafers are available in the Parish Office for $1.00 each. Limited supply. STEWARDSHIP LIFE St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church now has the following Facebook pages. ª ª ª ª the Parish: St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church the School: SGGCS Bluffton SC Ministerio Hispano SGG St. Gregory the Great PREP Like us on Facebook. Also remember you can visit the parish website at www.sgg.cc for all current events. I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. — Jeremiah 33:15 Thank you for these gifts November 21 & 22 Offertory Collection N/A Second Collections Nov. 28/29 St. Vincent de Paul & Local Charities Second Collection Dec. 5/6 Forward in Faith & Capital Needs Second Collection Dec. 12/13 Retirement Fund For Religious Please place in Offertory Collection 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 15 y 22 de Noviembre , la imagen de Nuestra Señora estuvo con la Familia Sanchez. 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. 334. ORACIÓN ENCENDER LA VELA Encendemos, Señor, esta luz, como aquel que enciende su lámpara para salir, en la noche, al encuentro del amigo que ya viene. En esta primer semana de Adviento queremos levantarnos para esperarte preparados, para recibirte con alegría. Muchas sombras nos envuelven. Muchos halagos nos adormecen. Queremos estar despiertos y vigilantes, porque tú traes la luz más clara, la paz más profunda y la alegría más verdadera. ¡Ven, Señor Jesús! ¡Ven, Señor Jesús! TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Es más que justo empezar el tiempo litúrgico de Adviento con la Virgen María. Esta semana celebramos la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de María. Esta es una fiesta especial para varios países americanos como Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay y los Estados Unidos que tienen como patrona nacional a la Madre de Jesús bajo este título. Esta creencia tiene siglos de ser discutida por teólogos cristianos como Ambrosio, Agustín, Buenaventura y Tomás de Aquino, pero fue solo con la Constitución Ineffabilis Deus del Papa Pió IX en 1854 que pasó a ser doctrina oficial de la Iglesia. La enseñanza de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Madre de Jesús insiste que María nació y permaneció sin pecado. Según el teólogo franciscano Juan Duns Escoto, María fue salvada del pecado desde el vientre de su madre Ana. De esta manera Jesús pudo salvarla no después de haber pecado como ha hecho con nosotros, sino antes de que ella hubiera pecado. La Inmaculada Concepción se hizo en vista de la venida de Jesús quien nos puede hacer inmaculados gracias al perdón y la gracia que nos ofrece. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. CHRISTIAN OUTREACH Will you help us help the needy through the winter? Look around you. Here in church today there are almost 150 Vincentians, people who make personal visits to the homes of the needy. But we can't do it without you! Calls come in on our "Help Line" from families who have been blind-sided by some emergency, and now they're in crisis. They need food, rent, utilities, or even a part for their car so they can get to work. Winter can be the worst. Employment in our area goes down. Needs stay the same...or go up. All it takes is some unexpected event to trigger a sudden need. And the calls come in. We respond in person, two of us at a time. We listen to their stories, verify the facts, and try to redirect their lives. But we can't do it without you! Yet WITH you, we (you!) can make the difference between a family's triumph of starting a new life...or the tragedy of sliding into perpetual poverty. Please look in your packet of envelopes. Notice on Nov. 29th, you are being asked to help the needy get through the winter. Please give them the generous response that you always do. Many thanks! Deacon Thomas J Berney Conference Phone: 866-324-6135 We welcome new members every 1st Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew Hall. 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. 334 ¿ 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 usted necesita ayuda financiera se puede comunicar a nuestra línea telefónica al 1-866-324-6135 Si se va a mudar o va a dejar de asistir a esta parroquia, favor de a la asistente ejecutiva, ([email protected] o 843-815-3100 ext. 328 para que se pueda actualizar la base de datos. ¡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, 843-261-0430 Ministerio Diocesano de Ayuda a la Víctima: Louisa Storen, 843-856-0748 DECEMBER 2015 Sun Mon Tue 1 CRHP 9:15am (P) Bereavement 12:00pm (A) Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 5 LAOH 12:15PM (H) Men’s Cursillo Grp. 7:15am (A) Senior Youth 7:00pm (H) Women’s Spirituality Grp 9:15am. (F) WSGG 9:00am (A) Confesiones 6:45 p.m. (SGG) Secret of Catholicism 6:30pm (H) Misa Español 7:00pm (SGG) Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Cenacle 9:00am C Workshop-Dr. Martacchio 9:30am SGGCS Library AOH 6:30pm (H) Charismatic Prayer Grp. 7:30pm (A) RCIA 7:00pm (L) RICA Retreat 8:30 am H/P St. Vincent de Paul 9:30am (H) Rosary for Our Lady of Guadalupe Confesiones 12:15 pm (SGG) Misa Español 12:45 pm (SGG) 7 8 Women’s Cursillo Group 9:00am (F) Eucharistic CRHP 9:15am (P) Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:30am (A) Bereavement 12:00pm (A) K of C 6:30pm (H) RCIA 7:00pm (L) Women’s CHRP 6:30pm (P) Men’s CRHP 6:30pm (H) 9 10 11 12 Men’s Cursillo Grp. 7:15am (A) Confesiones 6:45 p.m. (SGG) Secret of Catholicism 6:30pm (H) Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Cenacle 9:00am (C) Senior Youth 7:00pm (H) Women’s Spirituality Grp 9:15am. (F) Jr. High Youth 6:30pm (S) Parish Office Closed Charismatic Prayer Grp. 7:30pm (A) Guadalupe Procession 6:00pm Guadalupe Misa 7:00pm (SGG) Rosary for Our Lady of Guadalupe 13 14 Confesiones 12:15 pm (SGG) Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy 9:00am (F) Misa Español 12:45 pm (SGG) Women’s CHRP 6:30pm (P) Men’s CRHP 6:30pm (H) Virtus Class 6:30pm (S) 15 16 CRHP 9:15am (P) SGGCS Christmas 1:00pm & 7:00pm (SGG) Bereavement 12:00pm. (A) RCIA 7:00pm (L) AOL Officers Meeting 3:00pm (F) Senior Youth 7:00pm (H) 17 18 19 Men’s Cursillo Grp. 7:15am (A) Confesiones 6:45 p.m. (SGG) Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Cenacle 9:00am (C) Women’s Spirituality Grp 9:15am. (F) SGGCS Christmas 1:00pm & 7:00pm (SGG) Secret of Catholicism 6:30pm (H) Hispanic Baptisms 1:00pm (C) Misa Español 7:00pm (SGG) Charismatic Prayer Grp.7:30pm (A) POSADAS 20 21 Confesiones 12:15 pm (SGG) Misa Español 12:45 pm (SGG) Messiah Concert 3:00pm (SGG) Cursillo Group 3:00pm (H) Men’s CRHP 6:30pm (P) Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy 9:00 am (F) Women’s CHRP 6:30pm (P) 23 22 CRHP 9:00am (P) Hispanic Women’s Group Bereavement 7:00pm (A) 12:00 pm (A) Our Ladies of Rosary Makers 2:00pm (A) RCIA 7:00pm (L) 27 28 Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy 9:00 am (F) Women’s CHRP 6:30pm (P) Christmas Eve Vigil Masses 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Spanish 25 Christmas Day Masses Midnight 7:15 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 7:00pm Spanish Parish Offices are Closed POSADAS Confesiones 12:15 pm (SGG) Misa Español 12:45 pm (SGG) Men’s CRHP 6:30pm (H) 24 30 29 CRHP 9:00am (P) Bereavement 12:00 pm (A) Hispanic Women’s Group 7:00pm (A) RCIA 7:00pm (L) Parish Offices are Closed 31 Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary Masses 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Spanish 1 Solemnity of Mary Masses 7:15 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 7:00 pm Spanish 26 Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Cenacle 9:00am (C) SGG STAFF PERSONAL DE SGG Deacon Denny Burkett, Marriage & Annulment Coordinator 843-368-4781 • [email protected] Marsha Williams, Executive Assistant 843-815-3100 x 324 • [email protected] Deacon Walt Hollis , Youth Ministry Coordinator 843-815-3100 x 323 • [email protected] Sister Margarita, Hispanic Ministry 843-815-3100 x 322 • [email protected] Deacon Greg W. Sams, Renewal Ministries 843-815-4141 • [email protected] Bertha Montero, Hispanic Ministry Assistant 843-815-3100 x 334 • [email protected] Suzette Greiner, Parish Manager 843-815-3100 x 329 • [email protected] Bryan Goll, Facilities Maintenance 843-815-3100 x 331 • [email protected] Barbara Hollis, Director of Religious Education 843-815-3100 x 350 • [email protected] Elizabeth Baginski, Accounting/HR Administrator 843-815-3100 x 325 • [email protected] Tom Tiehel, Director of Music /Organist 843-815-3110 x 335 • [email protected] Christopher Gustafson, Pastoral Associate 843-815-3100 x 327 • [email protected] MINISTRY CONTACTS ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY Knights of Columbus 843-705-3388 [email protected] ADORATION COORDINATOR Darlene Polk [email protected] ADORACION AL SANTISIMO Cesar Gonzalez 843-295-9961 ADULT BIBLE STUDY Barbara Hollis 843-815-3100 x350 ALTAR SERVERS Father Matthew Gray 843-815-3100 ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS Richard Kearns— [email protected] BEREAVEMENT GROUP Margaret deBethizy 843-705-5591 CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM 843-819-7991 CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Priscilla Raffaele 843-705-2425 CHILDREN’S LITURGY Prep Office-843-815-3100 x345 CURSILLO Ree Messer 843-645-4525 [email protected] EMMAUS Nora Araujo 843-816-4006 Joel Salas 843-298-2341 ESTUDIO BIBLICO Sister Margarita 843-815-3100 x322 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 843-815-3100 x 328 • [email protected] CONTACTOS DE MINISTERIO EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF THE DIVINE MERCY Bea Corcoran 843-705-5732 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Pat & Gary Boylan 941-204-7837 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ross Kuykendall 843-757-4005 FAMILY PROMISE Jack Rabbitt 843-705-4982 FINANCE COMMITTEE Dave McClintock 843-705-2704 FLOWER GUILD Laurie Niederer 843-671-4406 GREETERS Karen Warner 843-384-1176 JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Walt Dupre 843-645-3838 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Grand Knight LewGuiler 843-705-5393 Mychal Judge Assembly 3198 LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS Liz Ryan 843-757-0919 LECTORS Gerry Kelly 843-757-7772 LIGHTHOUSE CD’S Ray & Toni Dowling 843-757-4147 Horario de Oficina del Ministerio Hispano Lunesa 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 843-295-9961 MINISTERIO SOCIAL Ana Orta 843-684-0790 MINISTERIO FAMILIAR Maria Elena Bolivar 843-338-4441 MEN’S PRAYER GROUP Patrick Baker 843-705-3890 NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Pat Strimpfel 843-757-6323 PASTORAL JUVENIL 843-815-3100 x223 OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER CENACLE Pauline Gareau 843-836-2268 OUR LADY’S ROSARY MAKERS Aimee Alcantara 843-208-6680 POST-FUNERAL HOSPITALITY Ann Neaton 843-705-5188 PRAYER & WORSHIP Tom Tiehel 843-815-3100 x335 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Jane Putrino 843-815-7547 RACHEL’S VINEYARD Post Abortion Retreat www.rachelsvineyard.org R.C.I.A. Deacon Mike Smigelski 732-278-9106 R.I.C.A Sister Margarita 843-815-3100 x322 RESPECT LIFE Lindsay Trapp 318-200-9165 RESURRECTION GARDEN Lynn Conley 843-290-5267 SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR FOR PARISH Chris Gustafson, 843-815-3100 x327 SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR FOR SCHOOL Sandy Bougus, 843-815-9988 SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER Judy Haupt, 843-208-9045 SGG CATHOLIC SCHOOL Christopher Trott, 843-815-9988 STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Pat Rustad 843-815-4485 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Assistance 1-866-324-6135 UPLIFT [email protected] Sarah Litchfield Elizabeth Adebahr USHERS Bob Kruppa 843-705-3737 VIRTUS SPANISH Bertha Montero 843-815-3100 x334 VIRTUS ENGLISH Mike Vezeau 843-705-5847 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE Carol Jelen 843-705-7469 WEDDING COORDINATORS Jackie Tygielski 843-705-4751 WOMEN OF SGG Rosemarie Kovarcik 843-815-3445 Margaret DeMeo 843-705-1051 Arnetta Duncan 843-290-0747 Away for the weekend? Forgot to pick up a bulletin? 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