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The Gregorian
“He taught as one having authority.”
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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February 1, 2015
St. Gregory the Great
Mission Statement
St. Gregory the Great is a Catholic Church made up of people of many different ages, talents, and cultural backgrounds.
We are an urban faith community with a small town feel of welcome and hospitality. Motivated by our baptismal calling,
we accept our duty to embody the presence of Jesus Christ in the world and to take up the mission he entrusted to us by our
word and example.
We glorify God through support and service of our time, talent, and treasure to our church and to the larger community
in which we live.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL – 2015
This week, you are asked to review the Annual Catholic Appeal brochure that you will receive with your
bulletin today. This year the theme of the Appeal is: “Entrusted With Responsibility.” It is God’s love for us that
is responsible for all that we are and all that we have. As our response, we each have a responsibility to recognize
God’s gifts to us, to develop them and to find ways to share them with others. Please spend some time this week
reflecting on the Annual Catholic Appeal. While funding a number of Archdiocesan ministries, the Appeal also
supports parish ministries that provide religious education to children, youth and adults. Please remember that
the Annual Catholic Appeal campaign is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge
campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments.
Sometimes it is difficult to envision how one pledge can help an organization the size of our Archdiocese, how it
can make a real difference. But each pledge does make a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver much needed ministries and services.
After our parish goal of $21,116 is reached in cash, 100% of the additional funds come back to our parish to help to
fund our needs. If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to
Mass next weekend. For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had time to respond to it, we will
conduct our in-pew pledge process at all Masses next weekend. Thank you in advance for your support of the
Annual Catholic Appeal. – Fr. Paul
Weekly Calendar
February 1 (Sunday)
11:30am—CCW meeting—Parish Center
1:00pm—Baptisms—Church
5:00pm—Charismatic prayer group—Baseheart Rm.
7:00pm—Choir rehearsal—Church
February 2 (Monday)
7:00pm—Parish Pastoral Council meeting—Parish Ctr.
February 3 (Tuesday)
7:00pm—Bingo—Social Hall
February 4 (Wednesday)
6:30p—Novena—Church
February 6 (Friday)
9:00am—Adoration—Church
6:45pm—Women’s scripture study—Parish Center
7:00pm—Choir rehearsal—Church
February 7 (Saturday)
10:00am—SSR Classes—Gym Building
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
Tuesday:
Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32;
Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14,
17-18a; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11;
Mk 6:7-13
Friday:
Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34
Sunday:
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19,
22-23; Mk 1:29-39
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“ARCHBISHOP CUPICH WELCOME MASS”
All people of Vicariate II are invited to welcome Archbishop Blase Cupich as the new shepherd
for the Archdiocese of Chicago. A special Mass will be held on Thursday, February 12 at
7:00p.m., St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL
A reception and opportunity to have your picture taken with the Archbishop will follow the
Mass.
RELIGIOUS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN CHURCH
Near the baptismal font in the Southwest corner of Church, you can now find a bookcase that contains children’s
books that have a spiritual, biblical or religious focus. Those of you who are parents who have small children are
invited to take one of these books home with you and share it with your child or children. We ask that you return
the book to the bookcase when you have finished reading it. Then feel free to take another book. If you have any
religiously themed books for children in your home that you no longer need or use, please add it to the collection
in Church so that other parents can have some resources to share our faith and belief with their children. My
thanks to Mary Ann Harrington who donated not only these books but also the bookcase. – Fr. Paul
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Active Catholics, age 19 and older who have received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist but who are in
need of Confirmation, are invited to participate in a Confirmation preparation for adults.
The preparation site for our area is Our Lady of Lourdes, 4641 N. Ashland on the first floor of the school building.
The sessions will take place on Wednesday nights from 7 – 9pm in both English and Spanish. Confirmation will
take place at 7pm on June 3, 2015, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State Street.
For registration information contact Maria Erazo at #773-275-2497 or e-mail her at [email protected]
ST. GREGORY’S SECOND ANNUAL MIDWINTER FAMILY CARNIVAL!
Mark your calendars for indoor family fun, including a bouncy house, games, crafts, prizes, Wii tournament,
music and dancing! We are gearing up for a super-fun carnival on February 7 from 11am-3pm, and WE NEED
VOLUNTEERS! If you would be willing to help set up, clean up, work concessions, or man a booth, please contact
Elizabeth Blanke ([email protected]) or Susan Boyle ([email protected]) as soon as possible!
FREE DAILY PRAYER BOOK – GIVE US THIS DAY
On the Usher’s Tables and at the North Courtyard Ramp entrance we have a limited number of free copies of Give
us This Day, courtesy of Liturgical Press. This new monthly publication was created to help sustain your personal
prayer practices with daily prayer for Morning and Evening, prayers and readings for Mass each day, along with a
reflection on the Scriptures and a daily profile of a saintly witness. If you would like to know more, visit
www.giveusthisday.org. Take one home with you and use it as an aid to help you get ready for Lent which begins
on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
YEAR OF SACRAMENTS—ONE WORD AT A TIME
Wake Up
At a certain low point in the story of the now-destitute prodigal son, he wakes up to his
situation. The text reads: “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s
hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and
go to my father” (Luke 15:17–18)
In the Sacrament of Penance, we ask God for forgiveness that he gladly and generously gives to us. A very first
step, however, is waking up to our situation and realizing how much we need God’s mercy. The habits of sin may
dull our minds and hearts. We may be sluggish in reflecting on our lives. Whatever numbs us must dissipate. We
do need to wake up, and then with the prodigal son we can get up and go to our father.
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Perpetual Adoration with exposition needs a great push. People ask me “What will convert America and save the
world?” My answer is prayer. What we need is every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy
hours of prayer. I pray that the Community Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament dedicated this purpose of
spreading perpetual adoration will flourish!—Mother Teresa, CM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Friday, February 6, 2015. Please enter the Church through the side door
near the ramp in the courtyard parking lot.
WOMEN’S CENTER—BABY BOTTLE PROJECT
Thank you to St. Gregory the Great Parish from the Women’s Centers . St. Gregory raised $1,300.80 for the 2014
Baby Bottle Project. Thank you, once again, for supporting the Baby Bottle Project!
SATURDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Thank you to the 7th Grade/First Year Confirmation Prep Saturday School of Religion class for their service in
the church. The students listed below spent over an hour removing chewing gum from underneath the pews in
Saint Gregory’s. Out of respect for the church and the work of the students, please dispose of chewing gum in
the bathroom containers before entering the church.
Nino Ocupe
Melanie Aguilar
Kimberly Avila
Stephanie Espinoza
Andrew Lajom
Avridean Encarnacion
Kevin Vigil
Alex Loma
Marcus LaVespa
Thank you also to Elizabeth Wilschke who supervised this service project.
TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE
On Sunday, Feb. 8, we will be hosting a Taize Prayer service beginning at 4p.m. in Church. Taize prayer involves
simple chanting in the Taize style, a Scripture reading, intercessory prayer, and an opportunity for silent prayer
and reflection. The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the temple takes place on Feb. 2. At this service, we will
have an opportunity to venerate and to pray before an icon of the Presentation of Jesus. All are welcome.
JOURNEYS DIVORCE RECOVERY MINISTRY
St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge is hosting a series of monthly meetings called Journeys. These meetings
are for men and women who are divorced or in the process of divorce, who wish to cope and obtain strength
throughout their journeys. Meetings include educational information, time to share, and prayer, and is facilitated
by formal participants. Confidentiality is stressed. St. Paul of the Cross, Kinane Center, 320 South Washington,
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068, 7 - 8:45 PM, second Monday of each month. Contact Deacon Bob Bulger for additional
information. 847.825.7605, [email protected]
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care will be hosting training sessions for volunteers interested in helping patients
and families in their area. Volunteers participate in a wide variety of activities from patient care, bereavement
support, outreach, data management, administration and more. For more information or to become a volunteer,
contact Kathy Huber, 847-685-9900, [email protected] or visit us at www.RainbowHospice.org and
click on volunteering.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
In the Gospel today we read that because Jesus spoke with authority his reputation spread throughout
the surrounding region of Galilee. As his disciples, we can also speak with authority when we put our
faith into actions by helping the poor and suffering. Have you considered answering the call by
joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
MINISTRY OF THE WEEK – PARISH CHOIR
The St. Gregory the Great Parish Choir contributes to the spiritual enrichment of our worshiping community by
providing a wide variety of music at the 10:30a.m. Sunday Mass and at special Masses and services during the year.
The Parish Choir serves from September through May. Rehearsals are typically held on Thursdays from 7-9p.m.
and at 9:45a.m. on Sunday before the 10:30a.m. Mass. The contact person for the Parish Choir is Patrick Godon,
773-561-3546.
COMING SOON!
Quest Theatre Ensemble
—PRESENTS—
TOMATO QUEEN
Join Quest for the world premiere of a new
musical, Tomato Queen! Journey with Camina
as she tries to discover the secret to growing a
perfect tomato--a feat that could earn her a crown!
Cheer on Camina and her new friend Dormouse
as they battle homesickness, a
humongous
Hornworm, and an Evil Scientist bent on destruction. Tomato Queen features live music and Quest's
signature large-scale puppetry. For more information visit www.questensemble.org
QUEST PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 8:00PM.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Make your plans to join us for some great activities!
Feb. 11, 2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting—Hot dogs
Cost-$5.00
Feb. 25, 2015—Horseshoe Casino—$5.00-Bus-9:45am
Mar. 11,2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting
April 8, 2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting—Subs—$6.00
May 13, 2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting
BINGO—Bingo at St. Gregory is “Smoke Free”
TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO
AT ST. GREGORY
Games begin at 7:00 PM in the
Gym Basement—Social Hall (1609 West Gregory St.)
$2,250 in prizes (includes 2— $500 games)
THE JACKPOT IS NOW $5,000
In case of bad weather, please call the Parish Center at
773-561-3546, after 2:00p.m. for possible cancellation.
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Mass Intentions For The Week
SUNDAY, February 1
8:30—Parishioners
10:30—+Betty Ann Sullivan
MONDAY, February 2
8:30—+Edward Q. Ryan, 20th death anniversary
TUESDAY, February 3
8:30—Memorial Fund
WEDNESDAY, February 4
8:30— Widows
THURSDAY, February 5
8:30am—+Lovino B. Belandres Sr.
FRIDAY, February 6
8:30—+Mary Melbye, 40th anniversary of death
SATURDAY, February 7
8:30—Parishioners
4:30—+Joseph Schlee
+Laura Wallace
SUNDAY, February 8
8:30—+Genewefa Latszek
10:30—+Betty Ann Sullivan
+Fernando Mayol
Memorial fund
Special Intentions
Jim McIlvain, God’s healing blessings
Terri Barker, God’s healing blessings
By: Anonymous
Jim McIlvain, God’s healing blessings
By: Helen Boyle & family
Prayer List
Please pray for the sick and all those
who have asked for our prayers.
Bob Connelly
Patrick Ryan
Tom Ahlfeld
Eloise Coughlin
Kelly Dwyer
Ted Moore
Ray Lariosa
Rita Burke
Antoinette Bedoe
Cookie Anderson
Mary Huinker
Brenda S. Viray
Horace Rutledge
John De Vitto
Art Birt
Carmen Rodriguez
Donna Torres
Delia Connelly
Colleen Dwyer
Edy Morronquin
Billy Cullotta
Terri Barker
Felicitas Bologa
Rita Sullivan
Lily Osborne
Peter Saldanha
Virginia Rodriquez
Jesse Osborne
Marylyn Ahlfeld
Arlene Blake
Dan O’Connell
Patricia Zakrzewski
Pamela Birt King
Val Szymczak
Anne-Helene Cagney
Emilia Salamida Gilber
Juanita B. Lopez
Grace Sullinger
Tom Moulder
Carolyn Liesen
Dolores Riccardo
Dan Ahlfeld
Hermann Moehrbach
Sr. Kathleen Mulchrone
Jim McIlvain
Arthur Daniels
Pilar Hageman
James Butler
Our Armed Forces
Keep in your
prayers all who are
in the armed forces.
Dominick Kearns
Joseph Guido Jr.
Erix A. Sutton
Matthew Harvey
David Murcio
Ramil Cabute
John Hernandez
Tony Murillo
Nino Villamore
Edward Hurtado
Michael Ignoffo
Gloria Qualls
Nicholas Ignoffo
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
We now have available low gluten hosts which make it possible
for people who have celiac disease or allergies to wheat or
gluten to be able to receive communion. If you have celiac
disease or an allergy to wheat or gluten, please let me know so
that I can make arrangements for you to be able to receive
communion at Mass. – Fr. Paul
MINISTERS OF CARE
If you are homebound or know someone that is, and would like
Holy Communion brought to you, please contact the Parish
Center at 773-561-3546.
Liturgical Ministries (February 7/February 8)
Saturday—4:30pm
Sunday—8:30am
Sunday—10:30am
Presider
Fr. Paul Wachdorf
Fr. Brian Fischer
Fr. John Moulder
Lectors/Commentators
Chris Garrity
Volunteer
Catherine Rondinelli
Kristine Siapno
Carol Hanson
Barb Lea
Eucharistic Ministers
Terri Barker
Marty Sullivan
Nancy Sullivan
Michael Janssens
Lauren Siapno
Riza Siapno
MariaLuisa Clemente
Isabel Martinez
Lenore Thomalla
Sr. Regina De Vitto
Ian Sheridan
Molly Sheridan
MC-Mary Lynn Dekold
Joe Siapno
Iggy DeCastro
MC-Isaiah Medina
Charlie Sell
Axel Gouegnon
Luke Coyle
MC-Joe Franco
Altar Servers
Volunteer
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Sunday and Holy Day
Collection Totals
For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30
December
Envelopes
Cash/Loose
Electronic Giving Total
December 7
$2,658
$1,635
$4,293
December 14
$2,574
$1,706
$4,280
December 21
$2,637
$1,631
December 28
$2,945
$1,902
$4,847
Holy Days
$ 863
$ 60
$ 923
Total
$11,677
$6,934
$8,950
$13,218
$8,950
$27,561
Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date
($8,041)
Year-to-Date Collected as of December 31, 2014
$154,454
Planned Annual Budget for Sunday & Holy Day Collections
$325,000
YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget
48%
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH AND SCHOOL INFORMATION AND SERVICES
Parish Center
Masses
5545 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60640
773-561-3546
773-728-3827 (fax)—www.stgregory.net
Sunday: Saturday Evening—4:30pm, Sunday—8:30am, and
10:30am.
Weekdays: Monday—Saturday—8:30am
Holy Days of Obligation: Please check the Sunday bulletin for
Holy Day Schedules.
Hours:
M-Th 9:00am—7:00 pm
Fri- 9:00am—4:30pm
Sat.- 9:00am—4:30pm, Sun.—9:00am—12:00pm
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Paul Wachdorf, Pastor
Rev. Brian Fischer, Associate Pastor
Rev. John Moulder, Resident
Sr. Barbara Quinn, Pastoral Associate
Sr. Regina De Vitto, Pastoral Associate
Mr. John Miaso, Business Manager
Mr. Patrick Godon, Director of Music & Liturgy
Ms. Bernadette Daniels, Administrative Asst.
Mr. Dan Creed, Sacristan
Mr. Joseph Malham, Artist-in-Residence
Quest Theatre Ensemble, Artists-in-Residence
International Chamber Artists, Artists-in-Residence
www.ICAmusic.org
Schools
Northside Catholic Academy
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Admissions Office: 773-743-6277
St. Gregory Credit Union
1609 W. Gregory St., Chicago, IL 60640
773-561-5493
Sunday 9:30am—12:00pm
Wednesday 7:00pm—9:00pm
Sacraments
Baptisms: First Sunday of the Month—1:00pm (except
during Lent)
Weddings: Arrange with a pastoral staff member at least six
months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is
essential.
Reconciliation
Saturday– 3:30pm—4:15pm
Services
Prayer Requests: If you or a family member or relative is ill
and would like to be included on the list of prayer requests,
please call the Parish Center.
Mass Intentions: You may request a Mass intention for
someone who is living or deceased or special occasions such
as birthdays, special anniversary, get well wishes. Please call
or stop by the Parish Center.
Devotions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday of each
month, 9:00am-9:00pm, except when funerals are scheduled.
Novena To Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays 6:30pm
Taizé Prayer Service
The Taizé prayer service will focus on seasonal icons.
Taizé Prayer Service will be held in Church on Sundays at
4:00pm. Please check the bulletin or our website at
www.stgregory.net (under the “About Us” tab) for the next
scheduled prayer service.