Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 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) 8:30 a.m. (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 12:15p.m. (en Español) Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. At other times by appointment with a Priest. MUSIC Ensembles Preludes: Handbells: Processional Hymn : 9:00 a.m. SGG Chorale/Ringers 11:00 a.m. Children’s Choir & Jubilate Schola/Jubilate Ringers Organ: “Sing of Mary” arr. John Spong “Ave Maria” arr. Bach 9:00 a.m. “Introit & Processional” arr. Allured 11:00 a.m. “Prelude” from Suite no. 2 by Edwards #169 “Now The Green Blade Riseth” Greeting Gloria Responsorial Psalm 118 Gospel Acclamation: pg. 162 Breaking Bread Song book Music during Preparation: Hymn: #177 “Be Joyful, Mary” Regina Caeli Choral: 9:00 a.m. “For The Beauty of The Earth” by John Rutter 11:00 a.m. “Lord of The Dance” arr. John Rutter MUSIC Eucharistic Acclamations Holy Mystery of Faith Amen Handbells 9:00 a.m. “Song of Prayer ” by Edwards 11:00 a.m. “Soliliquy” by Edwards Communion Chant #505 “We Have Been Told” & #704 “Salve Regina” Choral 9:00 a.m. “With A Voice of Singing” by Martin Shaw 11:00 a.m. “Ave Maria” by Greg Norbet Choral 11:00 a.m. “Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!” by G. Young Organ Postlude “Carillon-Sortie” by Henri Mulet PASTORAL STAFF The Rev. Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini, V.F.,V.P. Pastor Sat 05/09/15 The Rev. Fr. Luis E. Serrano Parochial Vicar • 815-3100 x222 Sun 05/10/15 The Rev. Fr. Renaurd West Parochial Vicar • 815-3100 x232 11:00 AM Deacon Dennis W. Burkett 368-4781 • Deacon John Crapanzano 706-2387 • [email protected] Mon 05/11/15 Deacon Jim Graham 705-4487 • [email protected] Tue 05/12/15 Deacon Walt Hollis 295-9192 • [email protected] Wed 05/13/15 Thu 05/14/15 Fri 05/15/15 Sat 05/16/15 Deacon John McCabe 705-7919 • [email protected] Deacon Gregory W. Sams 815-4141 • [email protected] Deacon Mike Smigelski 732-278-9106 • [email protected] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras Wednesday: Our Lady of Fatima Friday: St. Isidore Saturday: Armed Forces Day Tuesday: Sun 05/17/15 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 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD • • 8:30 AM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:15 AM 9:00 AM 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 12:45 PM 5:00 PM 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 6:45 AM 8:30 AM 12:15 PM 6:45 AM 8:30 AM 12:15 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 Philip & Jean Schmidt + Pamela Geisler + M. Olive Leibig + Zofia Tomkiewicz + Maurice & Claire Valiquette + & Henri & Therese Monty + Bob Labartino + People of the Parish John Wright + Joseph & Marion Thornton + Edward R. Hoffman + Stephen Citranglo + Eileen Rooney + Marie Hanish + Eleanor Navaretta + Intentions of Joan Cline Jesse C. Houston + Annette Thomas + Jack McAuliffe + Lewis Flint + Tom Keenan+ & Mary Keenan Howell+ Frances Zaremba + Harry Mahannah + Barbara Bennett + Reno Tancredi + Rosalie Rodman + George F. Racki, Jr. + Catherine Schosser + Sigrid Teglia + & Erna Vondra + George Baranowski + People of the Parish Jessica Meixell + REQUESTED BY Bob & Nancy Horning Donald Geisler Jim & Hildegarde Weldin Bill & Suzanne Ninabuck Jean & Huguette Valiquette Friends of Christ Renews His Parish Sam & Anne Wright Gerry Thornton Claire Hoffman John & Constance Quinn Tricia McLaren Dr. Arthur & Joan Downs Jack & Carol Caracola Joan Cline Jean Houston Elsa Comia Don & Louise Skau Kathy Flint Bonnie Howell Stephen Zaremba Jane Mahannah Paul & Sue O'Sullivan The 5th Grade PREP Class Joe & Marilyn Zelazny George & Louise Smith John Schosser Richard & Tamara Teglia Ted & Bev Johnson Frances Meixell + = Deceased READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS POR FAVOR RECEN POR ESTOS FELIGRESES Louise Aviano Richard Baldwin Joseph Barry Ken Berdine Charles Boyer Miriam Bradican Jackie Bullett Frank Bulson William Burcin 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 Dorothy Dunn 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 Magdalene Gonzales Dick & Barbara 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 Betty Pulaski 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 & Hildegarde Weldin Paige Weniger Mary Willis 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 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. It’s not often we’re caught in our prejudices. My moment of reckoning came with the birth of my second daughter. My hospital roommate was a teenager giving birth to her third child. My husband and I were having trouble making ends meet, and even with insurance we’d still have hospital bills. I resented the free care my roommate was receiving. Why can’t you be more responsible? I thought. Because of people like you, my hospital bills are higher. Reflecting back, I’m ashamed of my attitude. I held the unconscious assumption that I had a “right” to this fine hospital because I was working, could pay bills, and had insurance. Would I deny my roommate’s child the level of care I wanted for my own? The early Church wrestled with that type of question. Could Gentiles be admitted to the Christian community? They were considered unclean, and any Jew who touched or ate with them would be made unclean. In the encounter with Cornelius, Peter comes to realize that there is no clean or unclean when it comes to people. God shows no partiality. The Holy Spirit makes a convincing argument to the believers by falling on the Gentiles even before they’re baptized. We often decide, consciously or subconsciously, who is worthy of our care or God’s. But Jesus commanded us to love one another and to dwell in love, because God is love. It’s our prejudice that gets in the way. 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 SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA ÁMENSE UNOS A OTROS El domingo pasado escuchamos el familiar pasaje del Evangelio de San Juan en el que Jesús usa el símbolo de la viña y las ramas. En ese pasaje escuchamos que si permanecemos en Cristo daremos mucho fruto. El Evangelio de hoy nos dice cuál es ese fruto: el amor. La segunda lectura de hoy junto con el Evangelio crean un gran himno de amor. El coro de este himno es sencillo –Dios nos ama tanto que envió a Jesús al mundo para que tuviéramos vida. El Señor Jesús que nos dijo la semana pasada que permaneciéramos en él, esta semana nos dice que permanezcamos en su amor. En un mundo marcado por las divisiones y el terrorismo, las últimas palabras del Evangelio de hoy son un gran reto: “Esto es lo que les mando: que se amen los unos a los otros”. LECTURAS DE HOY TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Primera lectura — Mediante las prédicas de Pedro, el Espíritu Santo viene a los gentiles (Hechos 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Salmo — El Señor nos ha mostrado su amor y su lealtad. Aleluya (Salmo 98 (97)). Segunda lectura — Dios es amor y Dios nos ama (1 Juan 4:7-10) o 1 Juan 4:11-16. Evangelio — Jesús da este mandamiento a sus discípulos: ámense unos a otros como yo los he amado (Juan 15:9-17) o Juan 17:11b-19. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23 o Ef 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20 (para la Ascensión); o Hch 1:15-27, 20-26; Sal 113 (112):1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Sal 103 (102):12, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b19; o, para la Ascension, Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47(46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23 o Ef 4:1-13 [17, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20 Lunes: Gracias a los grupos, asociaciones y movimientos tenemos muchos movimientos evangélizadores dentro de la Iglesia católica. Movimientos como Cursillos de Cristiandad, Talleres de Oración, S.I.N.E., la Renovación Carismática, Espiritualidad de la Cruz, Jornadas de Vida Cristiana, que dependen de himnos religiosos o de un canto lema para ir formando una conciencia cristiana en sus miembros o seguidores. Esta formación se basa en una relación íntima y emocional entre Jesús y sus seguidores. Un himno carismático dice así: “Yo tengo un amigo que me ama”, y otro de ellos dice: “Él es mi amigo Jesús, él es Dios, él es rey, es amor y verdad”. Estos dos himnos de autor desconocido, enfatizan lo bello que es tener una relación íntima con el Señor, mejor dicho, con nuestro amigo Jesús. Jesús mismo enfatiza este tipo de relación cuando dice: “No los llamo ya siervos... a ustedes los he llamado amigos” (Juan 15:15). Toda amistad se basa en una mutua atracción, simpatía y reciprocidad. Jesús dice que somos sus amigos 1) cuando hacemos lo que nos manda y 2) porque nos enseña lo que recibe de su Padre. La amistad con Jesús, es más que una emoción, se basa en el compromiso y la perseverancia. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. FAITH FORMATION CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDI! 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 13 de Junio, 2:00—5:00 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, 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] HONORS AND ACCOLADES—PART 2 KNIGHTS BASKETBALL AWARDS The Knights of Columbus presented 7 SGGCS students with awards for their accomplishments in the Knights Free Throw Contest (held statewide). Contests were held at local schools with the winners advancing to the next level. Pictured below are Cayce Graves, Collin Anfinson, Evan Slusne, Brooke Mollica, Niko Laing, Isabella Grecco and Austin Floyd. Cayce, Niko and Austin won their District Divisions. DIOCESE SPELLING BEE TEACHER RECOGNITION At a recent school Mass, Monsignor Cellini presented four SGGCS teachers with their 10-year recognition certificates from the Diocese. Honored, and pictured above with Monsignor and Principal Trott, are Ann Caruso, Librarian; Sr. Judy, 3rd grade; Barbara Pittman, 4th grade and Language Arts grades 4-6; Amanda Pope, Kindergarten. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Catholic Education in the Lowcountry! NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM The Diocese of Charleston recently held it's First Annual Diocesan Wide Spelling Bee at Bishop England High School in Charleston for students in grades 3-8. Pictured below, and representing SGGCS, are from left to right Cole DeTurris, Lily Schultz, Cristina Sanchez and Alyse Durel. Cristina went on to place second overall among 6th grade contestants. JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades 7-10 Sister Pamela Smith, S.S.C.M, Ph.D. • Principal 645-3838 • [email protected] The results of the National Spanish Exam, taken by a number of volunteer students, resulted in Level 1 Silver placement for Jazmine Sanchez, Bronze placement for Ashlyn Durel, and Honorable Mention for Alena Durel, Alex Nunez, and Marcello Vera. In Level 2, Honorable Mentions were earned by Shanice Finley, Jazmin Hurtado, Josue Hurtado, Meaghan Lyons and Hailey Mollica. Morgan Summers also earned Honorable Mention in Level 3. Congratulations to these students! Congratulations to our children who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the 2:30 p.m. Mass Felicidades a todos los niños que recibieron su Primera Comunión Domingo, Mayo 3, 2015 Ashley Abigail Adame Evelyn Adame Joselyn Esmeralda Adame Nava Stephanie Emily Adame Dante Lynn Aiken Cooper John Alonso Nicholas Ramon Alonso Cullen James Amagliani Anthony David Angelino Frank Neftaly Balbuena Aguilar Kenneth Valente Balbuena Aguilar Valerie Amairani Balbuena Aguilar Carlos Brito William Gavin Byrne McKayla Sandra Bukoskey Marilyn Camacho Joshua McGregor Cameron Christopher Michael Cano Alexander Cárdenas-Toscano Nicolas Smith Catalán Nancy Yulieht Catalán Sarah Anne Cavallarin Delilah Jane Charles Bennett Taffe Cobb Neil J Díaz Hernandez Vanessa J Díaz Hernandez Jesús Gabriel Domínguez Mia Grace Doty Alena Nicole Durel Alyse Marie Durel Ashlyn Yvonne Durel Allison Janira Esquivel Brenda Montseratt García Sanchez Brian Octavio García Sanchez Andrés García Sanchez Diana García Sanchez Cassandra Griswold Jackson Luke Guarisco Michael Thomas Hogan Manuel Hurtado Balderas Stephanie Johnson Bryan G Jimenez-Gonzalez Hannah Marie Ketchledge Christiana Lynn Laferrera Anna Claire Lemire Emma Katherin Lucchesi Ana Jissel Luna Juarez Teagan Michael Maloney Angela Kate Mares Isabella Cristina Marx Kylee Anne McGuane Camryn Jean Michael Catherine Mary Mochen Alanna Nivens Steve Yarib Nuñez Jennifer Beverly Onate Reyli Onate Lily Ann Peloquin Zulema Yomaira Ramírez Lobatón Emily Reyna-Almazán Camila Simone Ribera Ampuero Isabella Maria Robertello Benjamin Elias Rodríguez Giselle Belén Rodríguez Jessie Lizeth Rodríguez Lessle Rodríguez Grayson Philip Rorick William Gregory Rowley Karoline Celeste Rustad Natalia Salas Christopher Alec Sanchez Sebastian Jax Slusne Zoe Natali Sosa-Eula Camryn Elyse Spires Brooke McKenna Sweigart Jennifer Tagle Godínez Xavier Leon Tolés Michael Phong Thanh Tran Savannah Christine Trott Jasmine Ulisa Valenzo Alessandro Vega Sotelo Dylan Thomas Woolsey, Jr Amelia Margaret Yemec Rafael Zavala, Jr Robbin Elizabeth Zetrouer We congratulate their parents for carrying out the commitment they made to raise their children in the faith of their Baptism. May God’s grace be with all these families as they journey closer to Him. Felicitamos a sus padres para llevar a cabo el compromiso que hicieron para criar a sus hijos en la fe de su bautismo. Que la gracia de Dios esté con todas estas familias como viajan más cerca a Él. PARISH LIFE Happy Mother’s Day! Msgr. Cellini, Fr. West, Fr. Luis, the Deacons and the Parish Staff The men and woman of the Ancient Order of Hibernians day trip to Charleston DATE: June 10, 2015 - Leaving St. Gregory the Great parking lot at 7:00 a.m. Returning at approximately 6:30 p.m. COST: $115.00 per person all inclusive. Trip highlights our Catholicism with an Irish slant. We will visit and attend Mass at St. John’s Cathedral. Includes a tour of the Cathedral and crypt. Lunch at Molly Darcy’s - Choice of Shepherd's Pie, Fish and Chips or Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie. Please select your preference when signing up. Mark Jones will join us during lunch. Mark is a Charleston Historian and tour guide who will regale us with stories of Charleston’s more colorful characters and join us for a tour of the new Irish monument. We have limited space, please reserve early. If any questions, contact Jim Coyle at 705-2904 or Scottie Davis at 681-1900 or 422-3360. Make checks payable to Weekend Get-Aways and mail to: Scottie Davis, PO Box 7226, Hilton Head, SC 29938. or Jim Coyle’s lower box at 105 Stratford Village Way in Sun City. 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: May 18, June 22, Jul 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. STEWARDSHIP LIFE Since June 2014, 17 couples have had their marriages blessed at SGG. Thank you for these gifts May 2 & May 3 Offertory: $32,896.69 In the Beginning ... Chris begins to move, arms bending and flexing like a child taking a Karate class. Fingers are developing and will soon become Chris's first toy. Chris started swimming and can do a mean backstroke. Chris is also doing backflips — getting ready for the 2030 Olympics. Mother has probably confirmed that she is pregnant. Happy Mother's Day! "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior." Luke 1:46-47 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. Golf Tournament June 06, 2015 Bear Creek Golf Club 237 Whooping Crane Way Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Benefiting John Paul II School The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 6th at a great course (Bear Creek Golf Club), 9:30 a.m. shotgun start, with morning coffee and afternoon buffet, followed by some terrific prizes and awards. The best of all, you will be supporting our John Paul II School. FEE: $125.00 EACH OR $450.00 PER FOURSOME DONATIONS (IN ANY AMOUNT) WILL BE ACCEPTED AND APPRECIATED MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: K OF C COUNCIL #12263 GOLF HOLE SPONSORSHIPS @ $150.00 (INCLUDES CUSTOMIZED SIGN) GOLF HOLE SPONSORSHIPS@ $175.00 (INCLUDES CUSTOMIZED GOLF FLAG AND SIGN) For Registration Form or additional information, contact: Dan Eliades @ 468 Freshwater Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 Tel: 843 705 2738 (Home) / 732 991 2728 (Cell) -- email: [email protected] or Bob Valentino @ 359 Knollwood Court, Bluffton, SC 29909 Tel: 908-432-1358 -email: [email protected] Second Collections May 9/10 Catholic Charities Please place in Offertory Collection May 16/17 Seminary Collection Please place in Offertory Collection PARISH LIFE Our Annual Living Rosary To Honor Our Blessed Mother John Paul II Catholic School Spring Art Show & Silent Art Auction Event: John Paul II Catholic School Spring Art Show & Silent Art Auction When: May 17, 2015 Where: John Paul II Catholic School 4211 N. Okatie Highway, Ridgeland SC Time: 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Church Parishioners are invited to join the Knights of Columbus Honoring Mary, Queen of the Knights by participating in the Living Rosary and Crowning of Our Blessed Mother Join the students at John Paul II Catholic School for our first-ever Spring Art Show & Silent Art Auction. The halls of JPII will display student work from May 11-15 with an open house following on Sunday, May 17 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The high school student artists will be participating in a Silent Art Auction of their 2D and 3D works with the auction ending at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, during the open house event. The artwork will be available as auction items. Women of St. Gregory the Great Day of Reflection HE IS BACK! ------ AT LEAST FOR ONE DAY! The WSGG are honored to have Father Paul MacNeil, pastor of St. Peter’s in Beaufort and former parochial vicar here at SGG, conduct our Day of Reflection. It will be held at St. Andrew’s Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. A boxed lunch will be served. To reserve your place please fill out the form below with your choice of menu and mail it along with a check of $15 payable to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Please mail your check and your menu choices to Mary Anne Gnage, 20 Raymond Road, Bluffton, SC 29909. Deadline for reservations is May 8th. Any questions please call Mary Anne at 705 2728. Name on Box _____________________________________ Choose one Meat: ___Ham ___Turkey ___Tuna salad For more info, visit www.johnpaul2school.org or call the school at 843-645-3838. Who: What: Rising PreK-Rising 6th graders Meet your tour guide, a member of the Swiss Guard and uncover the Vatican treasures. First stop...St. Peter’s Square! When: Monday June 15th-Thursday June 18th from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Friday Mass on June 19th at 8:30 Where: St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Choose one Bread: ___White ___Wheat ___Rye • Choose one Cheese: __American __Provolone __Swiss • Choose: ___Lettuce ___Tomato ___Onion Choose one Drink: __Coke __Diet Coke __Sprite __Water Cost to attend is $20 per child with a family cap of $50. Registration forms can be found in the narthex of the Church or online at www.sgg.cc Deadline to register your child is May 31st. Please send checks prior to that date to reserve your spot on the Vatican Express! 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 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 3 al 10 de Mayo, la imagen de Nuestra Señora estuvo con la Familia Castillo. 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 CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Sexto Domingo de Pascua; Día de las Madres Martes: San Nereo y San Aquiles; San Pancracio Miércoles: Nuestra Señora de Fátima Jueves: La Ascensión del Señor (a menos que sea transferida al domingo) Viernes: San Isidro, labrador EN EL PRINCIPIO ? Chris comienza a moverse, mueve los brazos y el flexiona como un niño que toma una clase de karate. Los dedos están desarrollando y pronto se convertirán en el primer juguete de Chris. Chris comenzó a nadar y puede hacer un estilo espalda media. Chris también está haciendo backflips preparándose para los Juegos Olímpicos de 2030. Probablemente la madre ha confirmado que está embarazada. ¡Feliz día de la Madre! "Proclama mi alma la grandeza del Señor y mi espíritu se alegra en Dios mi salvador." Lucas 1: 46-47 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. EXPERIENCIA EN CRISTO RETIRO PARA JOVEN ADULTO Crear una Experiencia de fe y conversión que lleve a un compromiso autentico con Jesús y con su Reino Julio 10th-12th, 2015 St. Anthony Church 10128 South Jacob Smart Boulevard Ridgeland, SC 29936 PARA MAS INFORMACION LLAMAR A LA OFICINA DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO 843-815-3100 Ext.234 ¡Honrar a la Santa Madre durante su mes tan especial! Nuestro Rosario Viviente Anual Se les invita cordialmente a unirse a nosotros el Domingo 17 de Mayo del 2015 a las 3:00 p.m. Queremos recordarles que el 17 de Mayo durante la misa de las 12:45 p.m. los niños de la Primera Comunión estaran celebrando el simbolo de la vela. Favor de acordarse de vestirse con su traje de Primera Comunion y traer su Rosario. CORONAREMOS A LA SANTA MADRE, SEGUIDO DEL REZO DEL ROSARIO VIVIENTE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY We invite you to help the poor and the needy of Greater Bluffton. 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. Deacon Thomas J Berney Conference Phone: 866-324-6135 A Mass for Healing For healing of mind, body and soul, come and receive the healing power of Jesus Christ, who is the Supreme Healer Saturday, May 16, 2015 11:00 a.m. Celebrant, Reverend Casmir Maduakor HOLY CROSS MISSION 83 Seaside Drive, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920 St Peter’s Healing and Intercessory Prayer Ministries Celine Sayers 843-271-5374 Adoration Parking Spaces There are a few reserved parking spaces that are assigned and designated for those who attend the Adoration Chapel during Church hours. If you are not attending Adoration, please do not park in those reserved parking spaces. Thank you. 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 815-3110 x235 • [email protected] Alice Lee, Receptionist 815-3100 x 228 • [email protected] Christopher Gustafson, Pastoral Associate 815-3100 x 227 • [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 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 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 Lunesa Viernes: 8:30 am a 4:30 pm 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friday 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. 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. 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