THE GREGORIAN

MARCH 31, 2019 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT

“HE WAS LOST BUT NOW “HE WAS LOST BUT NOW “HE WAS LOST BUT NOW “HE WAS LOST BUT NOW

IS FOUND.”IS FOUND.”IS FOUND.”IS FOUND.”

LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES

OUR PARISH MISSION 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.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Every Friday during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be offered after the 8:30a.m. Mass in the Church. The Stations of the Cross will also be offered on Good Friday, Apr.19 at 3p.m.

DYNAMIC CATHOLIC BEST LENT EVER REFLECTIONS - The Dynamic Catholic Institute has prepared a series of daily reflections for Lent. Go to www.DynamicCatholic.com/Lent and sign up to receive a daily Lenten reflection.

MAGNIFICAT LENTEN COMPANION – All parishioners are invited to take a free copy of the Magnificat Lenten Companion – a booklet which offers a daily reflection on all the weekdays and Sundays of Lent and Holy Week. They will be available on the Usher’s Tables and at the North Courtyard ramp entrance.

KOLBE HOUSE JAIL MINISTRY - Kolbe House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago, provides pastoral care to those imprisoned in Cook County Jail. To support the ministry of Kolbe House, we will be collecting items that can be given to prisoners in Cook County Jail. They need the following full size or travel size toiletries of toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, mouthwash, deodorant and liquid body wash. There will be a box near the baptismal font where you can leave these items.

CRS RICE BOWL - The first weekend of Lent, Mar. 9-10, cardboard banks will be available in Church to support CRS Rice Bowl. Participants are invited to fill their banks with spare change to support Catholic Relief Services which provides emergency relief services to people in need around the world. The banks should be returned the Palm Sunday weekend, Apr. 13-14.

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - Friday, Apr. 5, there will be Eucharistic Adoration in Church beginning at 9a.m. and ending with Benediction at 5p.m. Please consider spending time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament as a way of entering more deeply into the Lenten discipline of prayer.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR - The weekend of Apr. 6-7, a member of Little Sisters of the Poor will speak at all our weekend Masses about their work with the elderly poor. A special collection will be taken up after communion to benefit their work.

LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES

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STAR OF BETHLEHEM GROUP - The weekend of April 6-7, a representative of the Star of Bethlehem Group will be present in the vestibule of Church to sell olive wood products from the Holy Land. The profit from sales will help families who depend on sales of olive wood products for their living and will also go to support Catholic clinics, schools and senior citizen homes in the Holy Land. CONFESSIONS - Wednesday, Apr. 10 at 6:30p.m., there will be a Lenten Reconciliation Service in Church followed by an opportunity for individual confessions.

SOUP & SCRIPTURE – LENTEN BIBLE STUDY ON THE PASSION NARRATIVES We have a spiritual enrichment treat for you at St. Gregory’s - a Lenten Bible Study. We will be traveling through the four Passion Narratives that we find in the four Gospels. These Passion Narratives are extremely rich, and each shed a unique light on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. We will gather in the basement meeting room of the Parish Center after the 10:30am Mass from March 10th thru April 14th. A light Lenten lunch of soup, bread and beverage will be served, and our sessions will be an hour in length. You are encouraged to attend all six sessions, but if you cannot do so, please come for those sessions at which you are available.

Parishioner Tom Kosnik will be our guide. Tom has a Masters of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union, spent several months studying scripture in the Holy Land and has many years of facilitating Bible study programs of various kinds. Treat yourself to something special this Lent and join us for the Lenten Bible Study Series on the Passion Narratives. Mar. 10, How to read the Bible; Mar. 17, the Passion according to Mark; Mar. 24, the Passion according to Matthew; Mar. 31, the Passion according to Luke; Apr. 7, the Passion according to John; Apr. 14, Cistercian insights on the Passion.

FISH FRY - Friday, Apr. 12 our Lenten Fish Fry will take place in the High School Cafeteria from 4:30-7:30p.m. The Fish Fry offers those who attend an opportunity to meet and greet fellow parishioners as well as to help raise funds for our Church. The High School Cafeteria is now handicap accessible. Entrance is on Bryn Mawr Ave.

FISH FRY BAKERS NEEDED FOR THE GOODIE TABLE Our Lenten Fish Fry is less than a month away! Our Lenten Fish Fry is Friday, April 12th at 4:30pm in the School cafeteria. Once again, we are asking all of our wonderful “bakers” to start looking at their favorite recipes for this year’s Goodie Table. Donations can be brought to the Parish Center on Friday, April 12th or better still bring them with you to the Fish Fry.

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PARISH/COMMUNITY EVENTS/INFORMATION

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS

This has been a wonderful tradition for many years. You can honor loved ones (either living or deceased) by having their name printed in the Gregorian. The $5 donation for each honoree pays for the beautiful flowers decorating our Church during the Easter Season. Please check your mailing for the envelope marked “Offering for Easter Flowers”. There are also flower envelopes in the envelope holders on the back of the pews. Thank you!

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

Little Sisters of the Poor Open House in Celebration of 150th Anniversary of Service in the USA: Sunday April 14, 1 to 5pm. St. Mary's Home, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave. in Chicago. Tours, displays, music, vintage slideshows, reception; special mystery guest from the Chicago Cubs family arriving at 1:45pm with something special to show you. All are welcome! PARISH MISSION (co-sponsored by Saint Benedict and Saint Andrew Parishes) "Called to Be Priest Prophet and King"

Held at Saint Benedict Parish – 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago IL Check our website for complete details.

Friday, April 5th at 6:30pm in the St. Benedict Ackerman Center (dinner included) Saturday, April 6th at 6:30pm in the St. Benedict Ackerman Center (dinner included) Sunday, April 7th at 7:30pm in the St. Benedict Ackerman Center (after the 6:30pm Mass)

Once a year, we set aside some time to renew our faith as a parish community! This is your chance to go deeper in your spiritual journey, meet new friends, and be inspired to live out our faith every single day. The Parish Mission is a place for everyone– join us for one, two, or all three nights. All adults and teens are welcome, with a separate children’s program for ages 3-12.

We are excited to welcome Deacon Loren and Cynthia “Sam” Bowns as our guest speakers who will inspire us with what it means to be a follower of Christ. As a Deacon couple, they have ministered at several parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet. Their ministry together is one of bringing lay Catholics to deeper understanding and participation in the laity’s role as Church, the People of God.

For more information, check our website, or contact Beth Knobbe at bethknobbe@aol.com or 773-771-7440.

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PARISH/COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

April 10—12:00pm-Regular Meeting—Tuna Casserole & Salad May 8—12:00pm-Regular Meeting—Italian Wedding Soup & Caesar Salad June 12—12:00pm-Regular Meeting—BBQ Beef Sandwiches &Cole Slaw

DON’T FORGET! BRING YOUR FAVORITE BIRTHDAY DESSERT TO SHARE DURING THE MONTH OF YOUR BIRTHDAY .

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.

MINISTRY OF THE WEEK—FILIPINOS OF ST. GREGORY The Filipinos of St. Gregory engage in spiritual and social activities geared towards the preservation of the Filipino religious and cultural heritage. Activities include Simbang Gabi, Santa Cruzan, and an annual picnic. Membership is open to all members of the Parish. Officers meet monthly to discuss programming activities. Every year they make a donation to the Parish to be used where it is most needed.

NORTHSIDE CATHOLIC ACADEMY (NCA) 1. Come out and join us for the Queen of Hearts Raffle!! The drawings are at 6:30 pm at the Double Bubble on Broadway. The pot is now over $39,000. You can buy tickets at the Double Bubble or Edge of Sweetness right next door. Tickets are 6 for $5.00. We could all use $20,000! Play and you just might win!

2. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR REDUCED TUITION! Are you interested in high-quality faith-based education for your child? Your Kindergarten through 8th-grade student/s may be eligible to attend Northside Catholic Academy an award-winning elementary school on a Guardian Angel Scholarship next school year. The deadline for consideration of the Guardian Angel Fund is May 1, 2019. Join us at an Open House Wednesday, April 10, 9 AM- 11 AM. We also conduct private admissions tours. Monday through Friday from 8 AM- 3PM. For more information, go to NorthsideCathoic.org or call 773-743-6277.

3.) Oh, The Places We Will Go! Northside Catholic Academy-Wildcat Summer Camp 2019: June 17-August 2nd- Reduced Early Registration Fee, $50 (by May 1) $100 (after May 1) Weekly Rates-Same as last year!! $225 per week (4+ weeks) $260 per week (less than four weeks) Discounted Sibling Rate-Same as last

year!! $160 per week (4+ weeks) $200 per week (less than four weeks) Registration closes June 1. Extended Care Program available AM and PM. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For more information, go to Northside-

Catholic.org or call 773-743-6277.

ICA CONCERT—April 7 at 4:00 PM St. Gregory the Great Church, 5535 N Paulina, 60640

“Dancing Brass Sextet” program spotlights diverse brass chamber works with guest artist John Hagstrom

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OUR PRAYERS

Liturgical MINISTRIES APRIL 6/APRIL 7

Saturday—4:30pm Sunday—8:30am Sunday—10:30am

Presider Fr. Paul Wachdorf Fr. Paul Wachdorf Fr. Brian Fischer

Lectors/Commentators Joseph Malham Laura Thumel

Catherine Rondinelli Kristine Siapno

Carol Hanson Barb Lea

Eucharistic Ministers Mary Corbett James LaForest

Winnie Bowman Volunteer

MariaLuisa Clemente Catherine Gruber

Nancy Sullivan Lauren Siapno Riza Siapno

Isabel Martinez Lenore Thomalla

Altar Servers Thomas Budziszewski Ava Budziszewski

Isaiah Medina Joseph Bucio-Rebollar

Cecilia Hussey Nico Hussey Chris Santoni

MC-Thomas Budziszewski MC-Joe Siapno MC-Eunice Daniels

Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, March 31 8:30am—+Adelaida Uychoco 10:30am—+Antonio Reyes 14th anniversary of death MONDAY, April 1 8:30am—Parishioners TUESDAY, April 2 8:30am—Parishioners WEDNESDAY, April 3

8:30am—+Henry Wachdorf THURSDAY, April 4 8:30am—Memorial Fund FRIDAY, April 5 8:30am—Parishioners SATURDAY, April 6 8:30am—Parishioners 4:30pm—+Mike Schlee SUNDAY, April 7 8:30am—Parishioners 10:30am—+Joseph Seelman

Prayer List

Tom Ahlfeld Mary Bredemeier Cassandra C. Morales Jesus Manuel Rosario Rosa Maria Santos Stanley Gnoske Richard Malone Elsa Ardales Eloise Coughlin Ida Scott Peter Saldanha Virginia Rodriquez Marylyn Ahlfeld Edward Joyce Don Mullen Gary Gunning Jerry Cressy

In Loving Memory +Evangelo Palivos +Ara Mayian Gerry & Marlene Malone

Memorial Fund

Anthony DelRosario

Our Armed Forces Please pray for

Joel Rivera John Sharonbrock Gema Barrio Mary Lou Guilfoil Barnes Jim Maloney Erika Michel Edward Thomalla Mark Dichosa Josephina Ortega Cresanto Pineda Chris Cano Joan Frost Dante & Malu Jocson Angel Luis Rosario Craig Boyle Cyrus O’Leary

Teresa Gruber Don Haider Mary Ann Harrington

Greeters

At 6p.m. every Wednesday, we ask that you take a moment to pray for the healing of the Church and its leadership and for the healing of all victims of clergy sexual misconduct.

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. Regina De Vitto, Pastoral Associate Ms. Cheri Dahlen, Director of Music Mr. John Miaso, Business Manager Ms. Bernadette Daniels, Administrative Asst. Mr. Joseph Malham

SACRISTAN Mr. Dan Creed

Mr. Joseph Malham, Iconographer, Artist-in-Residence Amy Alznauer, Creative Writer, Artist-in-Residence

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

TAIZE 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.

Date Envelopes Cash/Loose Electronic Giving Total

February 3 $2,948 $1,429 $4,377

February 10 $1,109 $ 648 $1,752

February 17 $1,468 $ 434 $13,785 $15,687

February 24 $1,667 $ 775 $2,442

Holy Days $ 205 $ 205

Total $7,397 $3,281 $13,785 $24,463

Parish & School INFORMATION & SERVICES

Sunday and Holy Day Collection Totals

For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30

February

Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date $4,199

Year-to-Date Collected as of February 28, 2019 $214,378

Planned Annual Budget for Sunday & Holy Day Collections $315,000

YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget 68%

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