THE GREGORIAN

OCTOBER 25, 2020 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH/COMMUNITY EVENTS/INFORMATION

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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ST. GREGORY HELPING HANDS The mission of our St. Gregory Helping Hands ministry is to provide parishioners and people living in our neighborhood with emergency financial or material assistance. It will also provide financial support for local organizations that offer assistance to people in need such as Care for Real or the Women’s Center.

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 John Miaso at the Parish Center (773-561-3546), and she can enroll you or help you with the pro-cess if you have any questions or difficulties.

LIVE STREAMED MASSES The Parish Daily Mass is livestreamed at 8AM Monday-Friday at https://www.facebook.com/SaintItaCatholicChurch. On Sundays, the Parish Mass is livestreamed at 10AM at www.facebook.com/stgregschicago and 10:30 (English) and 12:30 (Spanish) on the St. Ita Facebook page. The Mercy Home Mass for shut-ins is available every Sunday at 9:30a.m. on WGN, channel 9. Bishop Robert Barron is livestreaming daily and Sunday Mass at https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/. Also, continue to pray daily for all those who have been impacted by the Covid-19 virus when you hear our Church bells ringing at 9a.m., noon, 3p.m., 6p.m. and 9p.m. SOUP KITCHEN Thank you to everyone who has been able to donate to the Saint Thomas Soup Kitchen. Donations are still being accepted by our ushers, either before or after Mass. Remember: Hygiene products such as toilet paper, paper towels, portable hand sanitizer, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, tampons, pads and laundry detergent are still needed. As well as canned and other food such as spam, baked beans, canned ravioli/pastas, canned stew, tuna, instant coffee, sugar, creamer, instant oatmeal packets, cases of bottled water, single-serve chips and reusable masks.

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PARISH COMMUNITY/ EVENTS/INFORMATION

MEET THE FRIARS Fr. Bob Cook, OFM Conv.

I am originally from Central Massachusetts and am the second of three children (my parents are deceased). I graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, Boston University School of Law,

Washington Theological Union, and Sacred Heart School of Theology. After working as an attorney in a Boston law firm, I joined the Conventual Franciscans in 1995 and was a brother until being ordained to the priesthood in 2010. As a friar, my ministries have included Vice President of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Administrator of Marytown: The National Shrine of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Administrator of Saint Nicholas Parish in Evanston, Director of Carrollton Hall Catholic historical site (Ellicot City, MD), Provincial Secretary and staff attorney for Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement program. My hobbies include guitars and fantasy baseball but I enjoy being a Franciscan priest most of

all. I am very excited to be serving at this new, combined parish and look forward to learning more about the people of St. Gregory.

Fr. Arturo Felix, OFM Conv. I was born in 1988 and raised in Southern California. As the oldest of four children (two sisters and one brother),

I was the first in my family for many things. From the age of 14, I felt called to the priesthood, and after high school, I entered the seminary for the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, my home diocese. I studied for the Diocese of San Bernardino for four years, which solidified my friendship with a number of priests in the Diocese of San Bernardino. Yet, during my seminary formation, I felt called to a deeper, more radical way of following Christ. During my philosophical studies at St. Joseph College Seminary, here in Chicago at Loyola University

Chicago, I came into contact with the Conventual Franciscans. After two years of serious discernment while fin-ishing my philosophical studies, I entered the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. I have been with the Franciscans since 2010. I was ordained a priest in June of 2016. I hope to meet and get to know all of you as you have learned

a little about me. Keep us in your prayers as we continue to serve you.

Peace and all Good, Fr. Arturo Felix, OFM Conv.

Fr. Robert Melnick, OFM Conv. I grew up in Columbus, Ohio and in 1984, I joined the Conventual Franciscans in Chicago. I received

a BS in Social Work from Loyola University, a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union, and a Doctor of Ministry from the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein. I solemnly professed in 1990 and was ordained in 1997, I have served the community as a formation director, parish priest, shrine rector, and I am currently the treasurer of St. Bonaventure Province in Chicago. I have minis-tered with the friars in Assisi, Rome, Rockford, South Bend, and Sydney, Australia. I now live at St. Francis of Assisi Friary where I assist with sacramental ministry at the combined parish of St. Ita, St.

Thomas of Canterbury, and St. Gregory the Great.

Fr. Simon Muriithi Minyati, OFM Conv. My name is Fr. Simon Minyati from Kenya, eastern part of Africa. I am a Conventual Franciscan Friar from the St.

Francis of Assisi Province of Kenya. The Franciscan Mission in Kenya was founded in 1984 by the Polish Missionaries from the St. Maximilian Kolbe Province, Gdansk in Poland. We were ordained, two of us, in 2000;

the first Kenyan priests and the first fruits of the Polish Missionaries in Kenya. After my ordination, I worked for 2 years as an Associate Pastor in one of our Parishes. I was sent to Rome to do formation studies from 2002 to 2005.

From 2006 to 2009, I was appointed Rector of our Franciscan House of Studies; an international House of Formation for Conventual Franciscan students from all over Africa. I have worked in other capacities as Novice

Director in Ghana, Retreat Director (2010-2012) and as Pastor (2012-2014). I first came to the US in 2014 for a sabbatical year in Marytown. I returned to Kenya, as the appointed Pastor of our newest Parish in the coastal

region of Mombasa from 2016 until January 2019. I joined Saint Ita Church in February 2019. I must say, to work in the American setting, is indeed a whole new experience to me. It is both enriching as it is challenging. To the

members of St. Gregory, we are happy to have you, we give you a Franciscan embrace.

PARISH NEWS/INFORMATION

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LIFELINE SCREENING EVENT St Gregory the Great Church is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on 9/23/2020. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; ab-dominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979

LIVE CAST OF DAILY MASS ON FACEBOOK

Monday, 8:00AM (live-cast only from the Friary Chapel) Tuesday-Friday, 8:00AM (live-cast from St. Ita—

registration available for in person attendance) https://www.facebook.com/SaintItaCatholicChurch

Sunday, 10:00AM from St. Gregory the Great Church in

English https://www.facebook.com/stgregschicago

REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR MASS

Register by calling (773) 561-5456 or online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044da8a622a7fb6-

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Special thanks to our Knights of Columbus and Taste of Summer crew for building tents to protect

our St. Thomas of Canterbury food pantry patrons during the winter months. Through a grant, we are able to purchase outdoor heaters to provide warmth

in the tents.

Superintendent of schools, Dr. Jim Rigg, was on hand to present our principal, Christine Boyd, with Archdiocese of Chicago Civitate Dei award for excellence in leadership in Catholic education. Congratulations Christine! Thank you for your commitment to the mission of the church

and Catholic education.

Santa Teresita

Father Claudio Diaz was at St. Ita the annual Mass in honor of Santa Teresita. Begun nearly 50 years ago by Mercedes Lopez in thanksgiving for her family’s escape

from Cuba, it has become a St. Ita parish October tradition.

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PARISH/COMMUNITY/EVENTS/INFORMATION

Date Envelopes Cash/Loose Electronic Giving Total

August 9 $2,150 $ $ $2,150

August 16 $1,250 $11,015 $ $12,265

August 23 $ $ $ $

August 30 $ $377 $10,492 $10,869

Holy Days $40 $12 $30 $82

Total $3,440 $11,404 $10,522 $25,366

Sunday and Holy Day Collection Totals

For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30

August

Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date $ (9,222)

Year-to-Date Collected as of July 31, 2020 $44,111

Planned Annual Budget for Sunday & Holy Day Collections $320,000

YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget 14%

All Souls’ Day is an opportunity to pray for our family and friends who have died, and to pray

for the souls in Purgatory who have no one else to pray for them. This year, we begin a nine-

day, All Souls’ Day Novena to remember them. All those enrolled in the novena will be re-

membered at every parish Mass and in the Friars’ Daily Liturgies.

October 31 through November 8

Envelopes are available at the front entrance of the

church.

All Souls’ Day Novena Join us for a Special Online Film Event to

Celebrate Mother Cabrini’s Feast Day

Friday, November 13, 2020 at 7PM (CST)

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2HbBdIC &

Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 2PM (CST) RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2T4gadR

Writer-Director Lucia Mauro (winner of the Vatican Film Festival) will

participate in a Q&A with Sister Bridget Zanin, MSC, Director of Chicago's National Shrine of St. Frances Xaiver Cabrini; composer Enzo De Rosa; and

Gabriella Cabrini, a descendant of the Saint based in Italy. Viewers can choose to watch the film in English, Italian, Spanish, Polish or French. Individual tick-

ets are $10, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the parish. Filmed in Italy and Chicago in 2017—the 100th anniversary year of Mother

Cabrini’s passing to eternal life-Frances Xavier Cabrini: The People’s Saint-honors the great humanitarian and Patron Saint of Immigrants, who ministered to the

newly arrived Italian immigrants at the turn of the 20th Century. Mother Cabrini founded schools, orphanages & hospitals around the world. The film

shows her global reach and highlights individuals-including thriving immigrant faith communities—living her message today.

Fun fact, part of it was filmed at St. Ita!

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OUR PRAYERS

Liturgical MINISTRIES NOVEMBER 7/NOVEMBER 8

Saturday—4:30pm Sunday—10:00am

Presider

Lectors/Commentators Millie Slane Susan Silvano

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, October 25 8:30am— Parishioners 10:00am— +Edith Salta +Tony Riccardo +Moises C. Fusilero MONDAY, October 26 8:30am— Parishioners TUESDAY, October 27 8:30am— Parishioners WEDNESDAY, October 28 8:30am— Memorial Fund THURSDAY, October 29 8:30am— Vitalio Ruiz FRIDAY, October 30 8:30am— Parishioners SATURDAY, October 31 8:30am— Parishioners 4:30pm— Parishioners SUNDAY, November 1 8:30am— Parishioners 10:00am— Parishioners

Prayer List

Cassandra C. Morales Jesus Manuel Rosario Rosa Maria Santos Stanley Gnoske Richard Malone Elsa Ardales Eloise Coughlin Ida Christiansen Peter Saldanha Virginia Rodriquez Mary Ellen Joyce Martin Roach Paul Zale Colleen Dwyer Letty Tibudan Marylyn Ahlfeld Katie Fangman Paulie Corbett Debra Melbye Daniel Ahlfeld

In Loving Memory: +Phil Becker Carole & Chris Grant Marc & Jennifer Sammarco Carol Hanson Debra Melbye +Eileen Casey Carole Grant Chris Grant Debra Melbye

Memorial Fund

Anthony Del Rosario

Our Armed Forces Please pray for

Joel Rivera John Sharonbrock Jim Maloney Mark Dichosa Cresanto Pineda Chris Cano Joan Frost Angel Luis Rosario Dawn Turco Darlene Keane Kameron Reyna Chris Fitzgerald Lenore Thomalla Jerry Barrio, Jr. Martha Schaffrath Paula Marroquin Thomas Ahlfeld Jr.

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-Saturday- 9:00am - 5:00 pm

CONVENTUAL FRANCISCAN FRIARS Fr. Robert Cook, OFM Conv., Pastor Fr. Simon Minyati, OFM Conv., Associate Pastor Fr. Arturo Felix, OFM Conv., Associate Pastor Fr. Robert Melnick, OFM Conv., Resident Priest Bro. Donald Thielsen, OFM Conv., Soup Kitchen Cook

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT STAFF Ms. Cheri Dahlen, Director of Music Mr. John Miaso, Business Manager

SACRISTAN Mr. Dan Creed

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 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

PARISH STAFF Pastoral Associates: Rev. Mr. Juan Ramirez, Sister Mary Jeanne Hayes, SND de N Deacons: Rev. Mr. Paul Spalla, Rev. Mr. Ronald B. Stricker, Rev. Mr. Jaime Rios Operations Director: Mr. Stuart Boldry Director of Music (St. Ita): Mr. Daniel Lagacy Director of Stewardship: Mrs. Dorothy W. Julian Parish Administrative Assistant: Ms. Soledad Andrade Coordinator of Religious Education: Mr. Candido Reyna Temporary Director of the Soup Kitchen: Mr. Jim Eder 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—10:00am. Parish Daily Mass: Tuesday to Friday at 8:00 AM at St. Ita To register: Please call 312-291-1502 or visit the St Ita Parish website at https://www.saintita.org

SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Please Contact Deacon Juan Ramirez (juramirez@archchicago.org) to schedule class and baptism

Weddings: Arrange with a pastoral staff member at least six months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is essential.

Parish Confessions: Saturday– 3-5PM at St. Ita or by appointment To register, call 312-291-1502 or visit the St. Ita website at https://www.saintita.org

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 birth-days, 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-10:00am, 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. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP The Charismatic Prayer Community meetings are held on Sundays from 5:00-7:00pm in the Baseheart room in the lower level of the gym building.

Parish & School INFORMATION & SERVICES

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