Celebration of Masses, Devotions and Reconciliation

71 Estelle Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 2C3

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

St. GreGory’S ChurCh

Parish Priest:

Father Eric Pannike

Parish Secretary:

Anna Temporao

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Year A

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Parish Mission Statement

“We, the people of St. Gregory’s Community, rooted in Gospel values and gifted by the Spirit,

are committed to proclaim and build the kingdom of God”.

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:30 a.m.

The Rosary: Recited 1/2 hour before each weekday Mass

Reconciliation:

Confessions are heard every Saturday from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment.

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Telephone: 705-949-8883 / Fax: 705-949-4604 / Pastor’s Cell: 705-5427745

Financial Report, Mass Intentions, CWL News, Oremus, Confirmation Date Set, CWL Bake Sate,

Parish Activities, , Community Events

E-mail: gregoryssm@shaw.ca / Website: www.stgregoryssm.com

Top Stories:

Parish Vision Statement

“To journey together with Jesus”

St. Gregory’s Parish News

Monday, October 16—No Scheduled Liturgy

Tuesday, October 17—7:00 p.m.

In Thanksgiving of 20 years together for the Italian

Prayer Group— Italian Prayer Group

Wednesday, October 18—9:30 a.m.

Intentions of Parishioners

Thursday, October 19—9:30 a.m.

Intentions of Parishioners

Friday, October 20—No Scheduled Liturgy

Mass at Precious Blood for St. Basil Elementary

School at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 21—5:00 p.m.

Domenica, Margherita & Luciano Porco—family

Isabelle Rebellato–-Janice & Ernie

Angelo Dovigi—Zita Parisotto

Sunday, October 22—9:00 a.m.

Luigi Bressan—wife, Carmela & family

Fiorina Rossi—husband, Frank & children

Elena Stefanizzi—husband & family

In Memory of Michele Feraco—Olinda & Vittorio

Bruno

Eddy Pucci—sister, Luisa & family

11:00 a.m.

Intentions of Parishioners

Mass Intentions—October 16—October 22, 2017

Thank you for your generosity!

Week of October 16—October 22

Monday Romans 1:1-7/Luke 11:29-32

Tuesday Romans 1:16-25/Luke 11:37-41

Wednesday 2 Timothy 4:9-17a/Luke 10:1-9

Thursday Romans 3:21-30/Luke 11:47-54

Friday Romans 4:1-8/Luke 12:1-7

Saturday Romans 4:13,16-18/Luke 12:8-12

1st READING Isaiah 45:1,4-6

2nd READING 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5ab

GOSPEL Matthew 22:15-21

Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Sunday, October 8, 2017 $2,290.35

Weekly Average

Pre-Authorized $437.00

Building Fund $25.00

Evangelization of Nations $5.00

Needs of the Canadian Church $25.00

Total Income $2,782.35

Parish Activities for the Week October 16, 2017—October 22, 2017

Monday

16

7:00 p.m. Italian Prayer Group

Tuesday

17

1:00 p.m. Craft Group

7:30 p.m. Choir Practice

Wednesday

18

7:15 p.m. CWL Executive Meeting

Friday

20

8:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Finance Report

Sunday Missal The Sunday Missal has arrived

for 2017 –2018.They can be

purchased at the church

or Parish office for $5.00.

Can you help? We are in need of someone who is

willing to become a Lector Co-coordinator. Your duties will include

making the schedule for Lectors. Please call Danny Schaer

at 705-253-3488 if you can help.

St. Gregory’s Parish News

Celebrating Catholic School Teachers and Support Staff

St. Gerard Majella Parish

211 Pentagon Blvd.

Presents

An Evening of Celebration

Holy Mass & Dinner in honour of all Catholic Teachers and Support Staff

The first celebration is Sunday, October 22, 2017 4:00 Inaugural MASS

Bishop Marcel Damphousse, celebrant

5:00 DINNER featuring Indian Cuisine by Chef

Fr. Alex

DINNER TICKETS: $20.00 available from

Parish Office or School Office

Note: No tickets sold at the door.

All teachers and support staff welcome!

Knights of Columbus, Council 13655 of Our

Lady of Good Counsel parish, is inviting all

members of the community to participate in

the organization’s 5th Sunday Program. This

service will be conducted October 29, 2017

at Our Lady of Good Counsel

Parish at 12:30 p.m.

We will hold a Stations of the Cross on the

parish grounds followed by a decade of the

Rosary at the Grotto of Our Lady of Fatima.

The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882,

by the Venerable Father Michael McGivney, a

priest at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn. With

charity as its first principle, the organization has grown to

1.88 million members worldwide. Last year, the Knights

donated more than 173 million and more.

Who’s Got Game?

Find out as the Knights of Columbus, Council 13655 hosts

our monthly Family Games Night

Friday, October 20, 2017

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall 7:00 - ???

Games and cards available, but bring your board game

to share Everyone welcome!

Confirmation

The Confirmation Date has

been confirmed by the

Bishop and will be

Friday June 8th 2018

St. Gregory’s Parishioners and friends….

Oremus—Let Us Pray Starting Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Do you find it easy to pray?

Is prayer an integral part of your day?

Do you hear God’s voice in your

daily life, and know how to respond

accordingly?

Oremus is a faith formation program that will teach you the

essentials of a fruitful prayer life.

Over the course of eight weeks you will discover how God

speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. Following

the Tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of the

Saints, you will learn how to express yourself to God in

prayer, and how to hear his voice.

Weekly sessions include mass at 7:00 p.m. followed by a

short video with group discussion. Registration begins soon

following all the weekend masses.

Catholic Women’s League News

Membership fees

The 2018 membership fees ($22.00) are now due and

must be paid by December 31, 2017. If paid by

December 31, your name will be entered into a draw for

a free membership. Please include your payment (cheque

payable to St. Gregory’s CWL) or cash in an envelope

with your name, address and telephone number. Please

put your payment in the collection basket on Sunday.

New members are welcome.

Bake & Craft Sale

The CWL Annual “Bake and Craft Sale” will be held on

Saturday, November 25th from 1:00 to 6:00PM and

also before and after the masses on Sunday, November

26th in the Parish Hall. Come early on Saturday for the

best selection. CWL members and parishioners wishing

to donate baking to this worthy fundraiser can come to

the Parish Hall by noon on Friday, November 24th or on

Saturday, November 25th before 11:00AM. This fund-

raiser benefits the Parish and other worthy causes.

St. Gregory’s Parish News

“Journey of Love and Hope with Pope Francis”

A Development and Peace—Caritas Canada Social Justice Weekend

is being held Friday evening through Sunday noon, October 20, 21, 22, 2017 at

Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, Anderson Lake Rd., Espanola. The retreat will be

facilitated be Tony Chezzi, Professor of Religious Studies at University of Sudbury.

The weekend will focus on the theology underpinning the papacy of Pope Francis and

how this theology is shaping his response to the world. Cost (includes 5 meals and 2 nights lodging).

Adults $140 ($155 after Oct. 6) Youth (Grade 10 and up $50 ($55 after Oct. 6). For more information

contact Doreen Merkas at 705-693-0424 or zagorja@sympatico.ca.

Breakfast Brunch Prepared by the Knights of Columbus

St. Joseph the Worker Council 12003

Holy Family Church –208 Prentice Ave.

Sunday, October 15, 2017—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Menu: ham, eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit cocktail,

Shalom Place invites you to:

TOWARD LIVING MORE CONTEMPLATIVELY

EXPLORING THE WISDOM OF

TWO WOMEN MYSTICS

If you are yearning for more meaning in your

life, this weekend retreat will certainly nourish and

encourage you. Experience the heart-felt presentations of Fr. Ronald

Rolheiser (via video) as he shares the impact of two contemporary

women mystics on his own life. His input is very relevant to the modern

day search for the Divine. This silent retreat will

include much personal space and quiet time for reflection,

journaling and enjoying nature.

Private room/bath and delicious home-cooked meals will also help to

make it a relaxing experience.

October 27, 2017 : 7:00 p.m.—October 29, 2:00 p.m.

AUGUSTINE CENTER, Conway, Michigan

Suggested Offering: $160 US (Payment in cash upon arrival)

Facilitator: Sr. Lea Joanisse, CSJ

Register: 705-254-4690/shalomssm@shaw.ca

The Knights of Columbus, council 13655 are pre-

senting a FREE family “Movie under the Stars” at

Our Lady of Good Counsel parish: Saturday, Octo-

ber 21, 2017. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Come for 7:00

Mass and grab a lawn chair, blankets and join us for

an evening under the stars while enjoying a G or PG

rated movie. Popcorn will be made available. Bring

your own pop/water/juice.

The Men’s Club of St. Mary’s Ukranian Catholic

Church (293 St. George’s Ave, E.) will be holding their

“ALL-YOU– CAN– EAT– BRUNCH”

Sunday October 15th , 2017, from 10:00AM to

12:30PM in the Parish Hall.

Admission : $9.00/Adults $4.00/Children under 12, and

No charge for Children under 6 years old.

Menu: Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Roast Potatoes,

Mini-Sausages, Ham, Baked Beans, Fruit Cocktail,

Coffee, Tea, Orange & Apple Juice.

EDGE Youth Ministry

Students in Grade 6, 7, and 8 are invited to participate in our

EDGE Youth Ministry group. EDGE is a Catholic youth program

that presents Catholic teachings in a way that young people can

understand and develop in their spiritual lives, while making new

friends in a safe place. Each EDGE Night includes time for

music, prayer, teaching, social activities and games and are led

by a team of Catholic high school students.

EDGE is held every Thursday night from 7:00PM-8:30PM at

St. Jerome Church (26 Carmel Road).

For more information please cal 705-949-1072 or

visit www.stjeromeparishssm.com/edge-nights

JOURNEY LOTTERY WINNERS:

October 8, 2017—Jim and Sue St. Jules #1282

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE AGE CATHOLIC STUDENT CLUB!

The brand new Catholic Student Club for Young Adults ages 18-

25 called “Elevate” is happening at St. Jerome Church (26 Car-

mel Road) Friday, Oct. 20th at 7:00p.m. This is a great way for

students in the Catholic community to stay connected meet new

friends and deepen their faith. All University/College students or

those taking a break from school between the ages of 18-25 are

welcome. This student-led initiative will include socials, prayer

evenings, guest speakers and community service nights!

Bruce Mines Holy Walk. November 17th & 18th, 6-9 p.m.

Bruce Mines Tourist Park

Share with your family our Saviour’s birth. Walk the

road to Bethlehem and share in the marvels experienced

by Joseph and Mary.