The Gregorian
August 13, 2017
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"O you of little "O you of little "O you of little "O you of little
faith, why did you faith, why did you faith, why did you faith, why did you
doubt?"doubt?"doubt?"doubt?"
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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.
SATURDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION St. Gregory’s Saturday School of Religion is open for registration at the Parish Center for the 2017-2018 year. Early registration is recommended and takes place during normal business hours. Opening day on Saturday, September 16 begins with 9:30am Mass in the Church. Tuition remains the same at $125 for one child and $50 additional for a second child.
Three things are required at the time of registration:
⇒ A new registration form must be completed for each child registered in our program. ⇒ A tuition form indicating payment agreement must be signed and accompanied by a $25, non-refundable deposit, applied to tuition. ⇒ A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate must be included.
Early registration is encouraged because class size is limited, especially those preparing for sacraments. Any class that has reached its limited number will be closed to further registrations. Contact Sister Regina at 773-561-3546 for further information. SUMMER MISSION APPEAL – CATHOLIC VOLUNTEER NETWORK This weekend please welcome Rev. Savio Sajala of the Society for Faith and Children’s Education who will speak to us about the work that they do. A special collection will be taken up after communion at all the Masses as part of the annual Summer missionary appeal of the Archdiocese of Chicago. S FACE was founded in 2006 in the Diocese of Green Bay, WI. S FACE is committed to answering the call of the Gospel to “hear the cries of the poor” by means of Evangelization through education; believes all children should have access to a Christian education regardless of their age, gender, culture, country of origin, or the socioeconomic situation of their families; provides a post-secondary education for the youth in India with a future global and educational Christian vision for Evangelization; believes that the love of Jesus Christ empowers youth to overcome poverty so they may live a more dignified life while fulfilling their role within the Great Commission. For more information, visit www.sfacemission.org Please be as generous as your means allow to support this worthy cause. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL In this Gospel, Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring respite and hope to the elderly who are not able to find relief from the summer heat, and you will bring them faith and hope.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHICAGO CATHOLIC The Catholic New World is the only official faith resource serving Catholics in Cook and Lake Counties. It contains news and information about the Church in Chicago and around the world. It offers the opportunity to look at current events through the lens of faith and offers resources to help you grow in your own faith, hope and love. A one year subscription costs $25. You can call to subscribe at 312-534-7777, or subscribe on-line at www.chicagocatholic.com.
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Have you or someone you know been a victim of domestic violence? Then call 1-800-799-7233 or go to www.thehotline.org.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB September 13—12:00pm—Regular meeting—Menu: Pizza & Salad October 11—12:00pm—Regular meeting—Menu: Bratwurst & German potato salad October 25—Horseshoe Casino, Bus leaves at 10:45am—Cost $5 November 8—12:00pm—Regular meeting—Menu: Pasta bar and salad
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)
In case of bad weather, please call the Parish Center at 773-561-3546, after 2:00p.m. for possible cancellation.
Come Join Us For This Year’s Annual Golf Outing!
Saturday—August 26, 2017 Robert Black Golf Course
(Pratt & Ridge Ave.) Tee Times Starting at 8:00a.m.
Rain or Shine!
LUNCHEON WILL BE HELD AT ST. GREGORY SOCIAL HALL, 1609 W. GREGORY ST., CHICAGO LOWER LEVEL OF THE GYM BUILDING FOLLOWING THE GOLF OUTING.
COST FOR THE LUNCH ONLY FOR ALL NON-GOLFERS IS $15.00
St. Gregory Social Care Annual Golf Outing
God wants you to golf!
Raffle tickets will be sold at the Golf Course and at
the Luncheon.
Winner need not be present
PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR GIVE CENTRAL - GiveCentral is a method of electronic giving that guarantees us a steady income whether you are able to attend Mass any given weekend or not. It is safe. It is easy to enroll. You can change your level of giving at any time if your financial situation changes. It is also a green way to give that reduces paperwork and saves trees. You can sign up for GiveCentral on the home page of our parish web site at www.stgregory.net, or you can contact Bernadette Daniels at the Parish Center (773-561-3546), and she can enroll you or help you with the process if you have any questions or difficulties.
SUNDAY, August 13 8:30am—+Kathleen W. Schiller 10:30am—+Josephine & Frank Raidl +George Niezvniecki MONDAY, August 14 8:30am—+Librado Arreolo TUESDAY, August 15 8:30am—+Jack Harrington WEDNESDAY, August 16 8:30am—Memorial Fund THURSDAY, August 17 8:30am—Parishioners FRIDAY, August 18 8:30am—+Adelaida Uychoco +Tom O’Malley, 1st anniversary of death SATURDAY, August 19 8:30am—Parishioners 4:30pm—+Martha Malham +Joseph R. Brophy SUNDAY, August 20 8:30am—+Juan Alforque 10:30am—+Delia Connelly +Terry Parker
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Memorial Fund
Mass Intentions for the week
Weekly Calendar
August 13 (Sunday) 5:00pm—Charismatic Prayer group—Fr. Baseheart rm. August 14 (Monday) 6:30pm—Mass-The Assumption—Church August 15 (Tuesday) 7:00pm—Bingo—Social Hall August 16 (Wednesday) 6:30pm—Novena—Church August 18 (Friday) 6:45pm—Women’s scripture study—Parish Center
Prayer List Please pray for the sick and all those
who have asked for our prayers.
Eloise Coughlin Colleen Dwyer Ida Scott James Butler Peter Saldanha Virginia Rodriquez Marylyn Ahlfeld Kelly Sirotkin Mark Dichosa Bill Barker Joan Lycknell Michael Schlee George Melbye Horace Rutledge Edy Marroquin
Special Intentions: Joan Lycknell, God’s healing blessings Debra Melbye
Liturgical Ministries (August 19/August 20)
Readings for the Week
Monday: Dt 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: Dt 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28
Tom Ahlfeld Mary Bredemeier Cassandra Christina Morales Jesus Manuel Rosario Eileen Casey Dan Seelman Marilyn Gillis Lading Rosa Maria Santos Tania Rojas Rodolfo Nabong Norman Schmitt Dolores Pinnello Matthew Nilson
Our Armed Forces
Please keep in your prayers all who are in the armed forces.
Anthony DelRosario
Saturday—4:30pm Sunday—8:30am Sunday—10:30am
Presider Fr. Paul Wachdorf Fr. Paul Wachdorf Fr. Brian Fischer
Lectors/Commentators Kristine DelRosario Amy Alznauer
Dona Hernandez Susan Silvano
Eleanore Eckstrom Kerry Reed
Eucharistic Ministers Matthew Mullen Maria Pilati
Sr. Regina De Vitto Isabel Martinez
Gina Ibardaloza Mandy Ibardaloza
Andrew Welling Catherine Rondinelli John Schietinger
Judy Nocek Mary Nocek
Altar Servers Dan Creed Volunteer
Joe Siapno Iggy DeCastro
Eunice Daniels Volunteer Josie Delgado
MC-Martin Marulanda MC-Isaiah Medina MC-Carmen Delgado
Wedding BannsWedding BannsWedding BannsWedding Banns
I. Stephen Walton & Elizabeth WilschkeI. Stephen Walton & Elizabeth WilschkeI. Stephen Walton & Elizabeth WilschkeI. Stephen Walton & Elizabeth Wilschke
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ST. GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH AND SCHOOL INFORMATION AND SERVICES
Parish Center 5545 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-3546 773-728-3827 (fax)—www.stgregory.net Hours: Monday-Thursday- 9:00am - 7:00 pm Friday- 9:00am - 4:30pm Saturday-9:00am - 4:30pm Sunday-9:00am - Noon
Pastoral Staff Rev. Paul Wachdorf, Pastor Rev. Brian Fischer, Associate Pastor 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 www.questensemble.org (Reservations: 312-458-0895) International Chamber Artists, Artists-in-Residence www.ICAmusic.org
Schools Northside Catholic Academy (NCA) 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
St. Gregory the Great APP Can be found at St. Gregory the Great, Chicago IL iPhone Users-Text : great1 to 555888 Android Users-Text : great2 to 555888
Masses 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.
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-7:00pm, 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.
Sunday and Holy Day Collection Totals
For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30
July
Envelopes Cash/Loose Electronic Giving Total
July 2 $1,743 $ 569 $2,312
July 9 $2,016 $ 849 $2,865
July 16 $2,136 $1,781 $3,917
July 23 $1.865 $ 678 $12,622 $15,165
July 30 $2,254 $ 1,500 $3,754
Holy Days $ 21 $ 21
Total 10,014 $5,398 $12,622 $28,034
Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date ($2,254)
Year-to-Date Collected as of July 31, 2017 $28,034
Planned Annual Budget for Sunday & Holy Day Collections $315,000
YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget 9%
