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333 FORDING ISLAND ROAD
BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29909
T (843) 815-3100 F (843) 815-3150
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friday: 9:15 a.m. to
1:15 p.m.
The Rev. Monsignor Ronald Cellini, VF, VP
Pastor and President of John Paul II Catholic School
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 11, 2013
Opening Song: I Sing the Mighty Power of God #421
Glory to God: #904
Response: Blessed the People the Lord Has Chosen page 204
Holy: #9
Mystery of Faith: #927
Great Amen: #939
Lamb of God: #14
Communion: Eat This Bread #351
The Most Reverend Robert Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston
WORSHIP GUIDE
Deacon Jim Graham 705-4487 • [email protected]
Deacon Walt Hollis 815-9582 • [email protected]
Deacon John McCabe 705-7919 • [email protected]
Deacon Gregory W. Sams 815-4141 • [email protected]
Deacon Mike Smigelski 732-278-9106 • [email protected]
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Christopher Trott • Principal
815-9988 • [email protected]
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (pre-K-1st Grade) 11:00 a.m.
NURSERY (Toddlers-4 yr) during 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Masses
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. (en Español) Sunday: 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (en Español), & 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday 6:45 a.m. (chapel) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. Thursday - 7:00 p.m. (en Español) (chapel) Saturday - 8:30 a.m. (chapel)
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (confessions) Daily after 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturdays 3:00—3:30 p.m.
At other times by appointment with a priest
PRAYER & DEVOTION
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 24/7 (Chapel at SGG)
ROSARY Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION Monday 9:00 a.m.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTION Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR VOCATIONS Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
PROLIFE ROSARY Thursday after 8:30 a.m. Mass
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Thursdays 7:30 p.m. (Guardian Angel Room)
Queen of Peace Prayer Cenacle Saturday 9:00 a.m.
THE SECOND COLLECTION, RECEIVED WITH THE FIRST IS
ACQUISITION OF LAND
JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades 7-9 Christine Paul • Principal
645-3838 • [email protected]
The Rev. Fr. Casmir Maduakor Pastoral Associate/Parris Island
The Rev. Fr. Cesar Torres Pinzon Parochial Vicar • 815-311, x222
The Rev. Fr. Renaurd West Parochial Vicar • 815-3100, x232
Deacon Dennis W. Burkett 368-4781 • [email protected]
Deacon John Crapanzano 706-2387• [email protected]
MASS INTENTIONS DATE MASS INTENTION FOR REQUESTED BY Sat. Aug. 10 8:30 a.m. Al Cervini + Barbara & Ed Lenta 4:00 p.m. Daedelow & Madaras Families + Pat & Ron Dapice 6:00 p.m. George & Lillian Kolb Cheryl Martone 7:30 p.m. Maureen & Jeff Zabler + The Zabler Family Sun. Aug. 11 7:15 a.m. Francis Eichholz Bob & Geri Eichholz 9:00 a.m. Edith Aberle + Carol Jelen 11:00 a.m. Bette Laliberte Jim & Evie Young 1:30 p.m. People of the Parish 5:00 p.m. Edward & Catherine Boney Edward & Rosemarie Boney
Mon. Aug.12 6:45 a.m. Louis Cordivari + Judy & Norman Shapp 8:30 a.m. John Holmes + Knights of Columbus Tues. Aug. 13 6:45 a.m. Joseph Masciantonio 8:30 a.m. Josephine Miceli Richard & Margaret Bachner
Wed. Aug. 14 6:45 a.m. Florence Raffloer + Barbara & Mirck Kulesza 8:30 a.m. Lewis Flint + Kathy Flint Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Mackey Alfieri + Darrell Brown Thurs. Aug. 15 6:45 a.m. Mary Buchalski Stephen & Barbara Bush Assumption of the 8:30 a.m. Deceased members of the Blessed Virgin Mary Berney & Horan Families Ginny Berney 12:15 p.m. Donald Leonardi + Knights of Columbus 7:00 p.m. John Paul McAdams + Bill & Grace McAdams Fri. Aug. 16 6:45 a.m. Andy Corcoran Bee Corcoran 8:30 a.m. John Melcazzo + J & J Kenny Sat. Aug. 17 8:30 a.m. Donald & Barbara Leonardi Al & Jeanne Reid 4:00 p.m. Dapice Family + Pat & Ron Dapice 6:00 p.m. Rita & George Weise + Betty Wilk 7:00 p.m. Maureen & Jeff Zabler + The Zabler Family Sun. Aug.18 7:15 a.m. Greg Reed Mary Reed 9:00 a.m. Thomas Huck + Ellen Huck 11:00 a.m. Grace Teschlog + Dennis Seedler 1:30 p.m. People of the Parish 5:00 p.m. Anna Serafin + Richard & Dorothy Podstawski
We are a Parish Family of the Roman Catholic Church, encompassing mainland southern Beaufort County,
and are joyful stewards of God’s generous gifts of time, talent and treasure. We Are Building the Body of Christ—Together
If you have a r e g i s t e r e d parishioner to add to our prayer list, please contact the executive assistant in the parish
office. Please let us know when it is time to remove a name from the list. Please inscribe the names of non-parishioners (e.g. family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers) in the prayer intention book found in the church vestibule. Please inscribe their name only once as their needs will be remembered at Masses throughout the year.
If you are hospitalized or homebound and would like to receive communion, contact Andy Kudarauskas at 843-705-3435.
You may also contact someone from the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy who will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy or other prayers with you. Please call Lillian Pente @ 705-7170.
REQUESTS FOR MASS INTENTIONS may be made by
using the envelopes in the literature rack in the vestibule or by coming to the parish office. The usual donation
for each Mass is $10.
To those parishioners who would like to participate in the “chalice program”, we invite you to be part of this spiritual enriching family program. For more information, call Janet Kapfhamer at 705-5384 or Barbara Guter at 705-9517. Thank you.
Bill Allgaier Louise Aviano
Richard Baldwin Charles Boyer Audrey Boyn
Miriam Bradican John Braue
Jackie Bullett Sandy Byrd
William Byrne Roger Carey
Dominick Casella Jean Casella
Josephine Cedar Jerry Chappell
Jude Cheesman Lenny Christ Mary Coffey Earl Collett
Phil Costibile Paula Daughton Sonny deBethizy
Frank DeLollo Adeline Dewig
Rita DiFranza Valerie DiLieto
Joseph DiSanto Caitlynn Dodge Toni Dowling Dorothy Dunn
Romaine Elgart Alaina Evans
Frank Falcione Joan Ferreira
Annamae Finley Elizabeth Finley Marge Fitzgerald Barbara Giuntoli Donald Glabach
Terry Goethe Dick Guter Ted Haupt
Warren Hickey Wally Hogan
Jeanette Holland Peg Homberger
Michael James, Jr. Emma Joyce
Janet Kapfhamer Virginia Keller Joyce P. King
Helen Kyle Delphine LaSpisa Rose Marie Lavery
Enza Leanza Ruth Leary
Joseph Levy John Malgieri
Lorraine Maloney Dick Maruszewski Sandi Matthews
William McCarthy Dodie McCulloch
Billy McHugh Virginia Molinelli Angela Munnelly
Alice Nicolay Nancy O’Brien
Frances O’Leary Fr. O’Reilly Lucille Pflug
David Pinckney
Edward Pivirotto Marie Pivirotto
Stephen Podgorski Frank & Judy Reale
Mary Renner Pam Roach
Rosalie Rodman Mary Santarcangelo
Fred Schmitz Joe Schumacher Fred Silverman Donald Skau Kate Smith Rose Mary Thompson
Corinne Trenholm Frenchie Viens
Kathy Vigre Joan “Pat” Weber
Jimmy Weldin Paige Weniger
Joan Witt Rocky Zuendel
PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS
VOCATIONS CHALICE
PROGRAM
Sunday, August 18
11:00 a.m. Mass
Bill & Carol Gardner
The vigilant servants awaiting the master’s return in today’s gospel don’t have anything on my mother. During my adolescence, she was the master of vigilant waiting, even in sleep. When I’d arrive home after a night out, I’d creep quietly into her bedroom to let her
know I was home. Though she appeared to be asleep, she slept the sleep of a parent with a teenager— one eye and ear always open, awaiting the turn of the key. It was amazing how she knew, even while half asleep, whether something was wrong. The night I came home after a boyfriend had broken up with me, I gave her the usual kiss goodnight, and she immediately turned on the light and asked, “What’s wrong?” Her maternal senses were on alert even in the middle of the night. That’s true vigilance. Whatever you call it—Spidey sense, maternal h u n c h e s , s p i r i t u a l
vigilance—Jesus challenges us in today’s gospel to be ready for God at all times. I don’t think that means being hyperalert, expecting God to pounce from around the next corner. Instead, I think it’s being like the mother of a teenager; able to rest, but with a highly tuned intuition about her child’s feelings and needs. We don’t know the exact moment we’ll meet God next; we don’t know the exact time God will call us home. But we can prepare ourselves for those moments by nurturing our prayer life, refusing to let wounds fester, seeking forgiveness, and living each day out of gratitude. These practices deepen our spiritual vigilance, helping us be more prepared for God’s ongoing encounters and for the moment God calls us home.
JANEL ESKER [email protected]
Who was Maximilian Kolbe?
What can you tell me about the priest who saved the life of a man during the Holocaust by trading places with him?
Saint Maximilian Kolbe was the first person to be canonized by the Church as a martyr of charity. He did not die specifically for his witness to the faith during religious persecution, but because he gave his life for another out of his Christian commitment to love. Maximilian was born in Poland in 1894. He entered the community of the Conventual Franciscans in 1910. His assignments took him from Poland to Japan and back again. Everywhere he went, he promoted devotion to Our Lady through his organization and development of the Militia of the Immaculata. His role in publishing materials for that organization led to his 1941 arrest by the Nazis. He was sent to the prison camp of Auschwitz.
Maximilian died at Auschwitz in 1941 when he volunteered to take the place of Francis Gajowniczek, a man with a family, in a starvation bunker. The Nazis
agreed to Maximilian’s request, and for two weeks he turned the starvation bunker into a prayer cell. He led his fellow condemned prisoners in prayer and song until he was too weak and most were dead. Maximilian was finally killed by injection of carbolic acid. Mr. Gajowniczek survived the war and lived over forty years more. He gave testimony to Maximilian’s heroic charity and attended his canonization in 1982.
MATTHEW ALLMAN, CSSR [email protected]
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC
SCHOOL FAMILIES...
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BARBEQUE
Date: Wednesday, August 14th
Place: Behind the School Time: 5:45-7:00pm
MEET YOUR NEW PRINCIPAL, MR. TROTT, SAY HI TO YOUR NEW TEACHERS AND
CLASSMATES!
RSVP TO 815-9988 by Aug. 12th if your family plans to attend
**Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverages**
Youth Ministry Corner
Parent Orientation Meeting
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: St. Andrew Hall
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS! Come join our new Director of Youth Ministry who will give an overview of contemporary youth ministry and answer your questions about the future of St. Gregory’s Youth and Young Adult programs. Coffee and Donuts will be provided. Please call Miguel Hernandez at (843)815-3100 x223 to R.S.V.P. Opening Cookout! Date: Sunday, August 25, 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Location: St. Andrew Hall ATTENTION PARENTS AND TEENS: Join us for our Youth Ministry Kick-off event! We’ll be grilling up Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and even doing some Karaoke! Be sure to invite your friends and bring your favorite snacks to make our party a blast! For more information and to R.S.V.P., call Miguel Hernandez at (843)815-3100 ext.223 or e-mail him at [email protected]!
Coming in September
Bible Study
Paul's letter to the Galatians speaks directly to the heart of Christians and addresses the most important question we can ask: "What must we do to be saved?" This fascinating letter reveals the merciful love that God the Father has for us, his children. It speaks of the extraordinary gift of salvation that Jesus has won for us, and it explains how we can unite ourselves to Christ's redeeming sacrifice through faith and love. Galatians is a study that will reignite your love for God as you learn of the astonishing love God has for you. If you are interested in joining us on Wednesday morning or evening, please pick up a registration form located in the literature rack in the back of church today. Please register before August 30, 2013 so we can order books. Further details and registration forms can be found on our website or Contact Gundy Dahm at
379-6767.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, August 15, the feast of the Assumption, is a holy day of obligation
Vigil Mass on Wednesday, August 14 will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. Masses on Thursday, August 15 are
6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish
All Masses are at St. Gregory the Great Church
Ministerio Juvenil
Orientacion para Padres
Dia: Domingo, Agosto 18, 2013 Tiempo: 3:00pm-4:30pm Lugar: St. Andrew Hall
ATENCIÓN PADRES! Vengan a conocer nuestro nuevo Director del Ministerio Juvenil, quien va a dar una presentación sobre ministerio juvenil contempora-neo y responder a sus preguntas sobre el futuro de los programas juveniles de la parroquia de St. Gregory. Tendremos Café y Donas. Por favor llame a Miguel Hernandez a (843)815-3100 x223 para confirmar su participación.
Evento de Apertura Dia: Domingo, Agosto 25, 2013 Tiempo: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Lugar: St. Andrew Hall ¡ATENCIÓN PADRES DE FAMILIA Y JOVENES! ¡Acompáñenos para la celebración de apertura del Ministerio Juvenil! Tendremos hamburgesas y sal-chichas, juegos de Frisbee, y hasta Karaoke! ¡Inviten as sus amigos y trigan sus botanas favoritas para tener una fiesta divertida! ¡Mayor información lla-mando a Miguel Hernandez (843)815-3100 ext.223 o al correo electronico [email protected]! Favor de confir-mar su asistencia. ¡Te esperamos!
START YOUR DAY OFF WITH JESUS AT MASS!
Mon- Fri. 6:45 a.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. at Saint Andrew Chapel
Mon.- Sat. 8:30 a.m. SGG Your day will be grace-filled!
STUDENT APPLICATIONS The countdown is on! School starts on August 21, but there’s still time to submit a student application and become one of our founding members.
The excitement is building! The school year will begin at Okatee Baptist Church, just 1.4 miles from the school site. JPII will be located on the 2nd floor of the Education Building, which boasts 2 offices and 11 classrooms, as well as a secured entrance. Students will also be able to use the church, fellowship hall, and campus. The 2nd floor will be equipped with JPII furniture and technology.
Visit our website to obtain a student application. For more information about the school, contact our principal, Mrs. Chris Paul, at 843-645-3838.
www.johnpaul2school.org
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH WEEKENDS
Men’s September 14 and 15, 2013 Women’s October 5 and 6, 2013
Applications are located in the narthex of the Church.
For additional information or questions please contact Deacon Greg Sams (843) 384-9336 [email protected]
Bereavement Group
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Join us and connect with a supportive group of people who
really know how you feel. Help, comfort and care are here for you at St. Gregory the Great. We meet every Tuesday in the St. Augustine Room in the church from noon to 1:30 p.m. If you wish to join us, please call Margaret deBethizy at 705-5591.
Parish Offices will be closed on
Thursday, August 15, Feast of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is a small group of parishioners who take turns laundering the linens used during Mass, and we could use your help.
If you have a busy schedule or are at home with young children, please consider the Altar Guild as a way to help your parish. There are no meetings. All work is done at home. Members sign up for whatever fits their schedule. This ministry helps prepare for Mass and "set the table" for the Eucharistic banquet. If you can help or have questions, please contact Laurie Niederer at 671-4406 or [email protected].
Are you interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation?
If you are a registered parishioner, adult or youth attending Parochial, Private or Public Schools (Seventh grade or higher) and want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Barbara Hollis to register via email at [email protected] or (843) 815-3100 Ext. 250.
Religious Articles Needed
The St. Gregory the Great Catholic school is in need of any religious articles you may
have, including rosaries, statues and medals. Any donation will be appreciated.
VIRTUS: What is it? Protecting God’s Children - As a Diocese, we must ensure that children and youth who worship, study or participate in activities sponsored by our parishes and schools can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. All church and school volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults must attend a VIRTUS class. Visit www.Virtusonline.org for information and times of upcoming classes. Please register online to attend the sessions. Virtus training will be held on August 12, September 9, October 21, November 19 and December 9. Contact Mike Vezeau, VIRTUS Training Facilitator at 705-5847 with any questions.
On Fire With Faith
You've been hearing about it. It's more than a catchy phrase! Jesus called his first disciples to get fired up as they continued His work on earth. Pope Francis has asked us to do the same. Come rekindle that fire in your own life as a Catholic as we renew our commitment to be disciples of Christ and champions of the culture of life. Join dynamic, faith-filled Catholics at On Fire With Faith at Our Lady of
the Hills Church in Columbia, SC on September 20-21, 2013. If you have any questions, please visit the website at www.onfirewithfaith.org, e-mail [email protected] or call 843-402-9115 X 18.
The Cardinal Bernardin Council 12263 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 13. The meeting will begin with the rosary at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at St. Andrew Hall. Anyone interested in knowing more about becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus should contact Membership Coordinator, John Ott at 705-1918 or Grand Knight, Joe Rodriguez at 422-6702.
DISCIPLES CALLED TO WITNESS IN THE YEAR OF FAITH
Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization A statement by the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis. Do you understand the meaning of the word catechesis? Did you know that through our baptism, we are called to proclaim the Good News to all people, everywhere and at all times? How often do we fail to realize that we are called to be Christ's witnesses to the world?
How often do we reach out to our missing brothers and sisters by inviting them to join us at Mass or by asking why they no longer feel welcomed at Church? How would YOU consider helping to assist us with passing on the Faith?
Please contact Saint Gregory the Great PREP office by volunteering to assist with: office assistants,, catechists, session assistants, hall monitors, reception assistants, helpers with registration and group facilitators.
For more information kindly call the Parish Religious Education office at 815-3100 ext 250.
A Mass for Healing Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Celebrant, Reverend Casmir Maduakor HOLY CROSS MISSION 83 Seaside Drive, Saint Helena’s Island, SC 29920
Healing Masses will now be celebrated every 3rd Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
September 21st, October 19th, November 16th, December 21st
The Healing and Intercessory Prayer Ministries St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Beaufort, South Carolina
[email protected] Celine Sayers: 843-524-2298
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S)
Question – When will the main church remodeling be completed?
Answer – The target date for the painting and re-finishing of the flooring is August 8th. The main church has been painted except for the completion of the choir loft area and touch up work after the flooring re-finishing is completed. New ceiling fans have been installed and will be helpful with the air circulation. LED lights have been installed to help reduce the electric expenses. The balance of the remaining work will include painting of all the various rooms within the church and re-staining of the pews. Some members of the Knights of Columbus will be helping on those projects, which can be completed at a later date.
Question – It is getting harder to enter St. Gregory the Great, so what is being done and any suggestions?
Answer – As you know, both deceleration lanes (east & westbound) have been removed from the SGG entrance as part of the six lane expansion of US 278, which is on schedule for completion in November 2013. In addition, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has already implemented Beaufort County’s plan to move the current SGG entrance 400 feet further east towards the Bluffton Fire Station. Monsignor Cellini has continually expressed the Parish’s safety issue concerns for our parishioners, students and school parents. He has personally met with the Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville, spoke with the local representative Jerry Stewart and has had meetings with the various parties involved.
Until such time that Beaufort County constructs the Frontage Road, the suggestion to our parishioners entering SGG is that:
Eastbound traffic should go to Eagle’s Point, Pinckney Colony Road or to the Rose Hill traffic light and then make the turn to head westbound and enter SGG, as all three medians have a deceleration lane.
Question – How are we doing with the 2013 Bishop’s Annual Appeal?
Answer – Through June 30th, a total of 630 SGG parishioner families or 18% have contributed $106, 044 to the campaign, which ends December 31, 2013.
St. Gregory the Great launches new website
St. Gregory the Great Parish is proud to announce the launching of our new website at www.sgg.cc and Facebook page on Monday, August 12. The new website was designed, developed and donated by Triad Design Group and one of its founders, parishioner Rob Lembo.
Triad is a full-service agency that specializes in brand marketing. More of Triad's work can be seen at www.triaddesign.com. Thank you Rob for your time and talent.
How to Listen in Adoration
When you open your heart to the Holy Spirit, He will comfort you, counsel you, and give you strength.
Do not start your meditation by asking questions or telling the Holy Spirit what you want. He already knows. Start simply enjoying His presence. This is the first step in meditation: this intimacy with the Holy Spirit. Continue to enjoy His presence, His peace, and His comfort until He speaks to you. At this stage, you reach the next step in meditation: listening.
“To be alone with Jesus in adoration and intimate union with Him is the Greatest Gift of Love – the tender love of Our Father in Heaven.” Mother Teresa
We need Adorers for the following times:
Sunday 1:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m. Monday 12:00 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m. Friday 1:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
Registration forms are on the side boards in the back of the church and on the sign-in table by the Chapel. Please leave your completed form on the sign-in table by the Adoration Chapel or contact Paula Hoffman at 705-2399 or email her at [email protected]
“The best, the surest and the most effective way of establishing everlasting PEACE on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.” Pope John Paul II
Deacon Greg W. Sams, Director of Parish Ministries & Evangelization 815-4141 [email protected]
Joseph Ruoto, Parish Manager 815-3100, x229 • [email protected]
Barbara Hollis, Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
815-3100, x250 • [email protected]
Linda Burkett, Music Director 815-3202 • [email protected]
Miguel Hernandez, Youth Minister 815-3100 x 223 [email protected]
Bryan Goll, Facilities Maintenance 815-3100, x 231 [email protected]
Marsha Williams, Executive Assistant 815-3100, x224 • [email protected]
Dee Rodriguez, Director of Hispanic Ministry 815-3100, x234 • [email protected]
Laurie Palmer, Administrative Assistant 815-3100, x227 • [email protected]
Nancy Napolitano, Bookkeeper 815-3100, x225 • [email protected]
Myrna Ramirez, Religious Education Assistant
815-3100 x245 [email protected]
SGG PASTORAL TEAM
MINISTRY CONTACTS
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY Matthew Cherne 912-230-9048
[email protected] ADORATION COORDINATOR
Paula Hoffman [email protected]
ADORACION AL SANTISIMO Richard Ganan 684-8486 ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Barbara Hollis 815-3100 x250 ALTAR SERVERS
Richard Smith 705-5841 ANCIENT ORDER OF
HIBERNIANS John O’Neill 705-3551
ASAMBLEA FAMILIAR Dee Rodriguez 815-3100 x234 BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Margaret deBethizy 705-5591 CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Sister Pam 843-819-7991
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Priscilla Raffaele 705-2425
CHILDREN’S LITURGY Prep Office-815-3100 x245
CURSILLO Mary & Wayne Beavers 705-6531
EMMAUS Nora Araujo 816-4006 Joel Salas 298-2341 ESTUDIO BIBLICO
Dee Rodriguez 815-3100, x234
EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF THE DIVINE MERCY Peggy Kraus 706-7057
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Andy Kudarauskas 705-3435 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ross Kuykendall 757-4005
FINANCE COMMITTEE John Mosca 987-0430
FLOWER GUILD Laurie Niederer 671-4406
GREETERS Florence Octigan 705-2733
HISPANIC MINISTRY Dee Rodriguez 815-3100, x234 JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL
Christine Paul 843-645-3838
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Card. Bernardin Council #12263
Joe Rodriguez 422-6702 Mychal Judge Assembly 3198
Faithful Navigator Joe Bast 705-7928
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
Ruth Bachmann 705-6237 LECTORS
Gerry Kelly 757-7772 LIGHTHOUSE CD’S
Ray & Toni Dowling 757-4147 LITURGIA
Cesar Gonzales 247-4506
MEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP Patrick Baker 705-3890
MOVIE REVIEWS 1-800-311-4222
Sponsored by the Catholic Communications Campaign
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Pat Strimpfel 757-6323
OFFICE ANGELS Laurie Palmer 815-3100 x 227
PASTORAL JUVENIL Ray & Gaby Bermejo 684-8094
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER CENACLE
Pauline Gareau 836-2268 OUR LADY’S ROSARY
MAKERS Aimee Alcantara 208-6680
POST-FUNERAL HOSPITALITY
Ann Neaton 705-5188 PRAYER & WORSHIP
Linda Burkett, 815-3100 x235 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Jane Putrino 815-7547 PREP-RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION OFFICE Myrna Ramirez 815-3100 x245
RACHEL’S VINEYARD Post Abortion Retreat
www.rachelsvineyard.org R.C.I.A.
Deacon Michael Smigelski 705-6104 R.I.C.A
Dee Rodriguez 815-3100
RESPECT LIFE Barbara Grim 705-7534
RESURRECTION GARDEN Lynn Conley 290-5267 SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR Laurie Palmer, 815-3100 x227
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
Judy Haupt, 208-9045 SGG SCHOOL
Christopher Trott, 815-9988 STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
Joe Lombardo 757-5517 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SOCIETY Assistance 1-866-324-6135
UPLIFT Nikole Layton, 912-313-9751
USHERS Bob Kruppa 705-3737
VIRTUS SPANISH Dee Rodriguez 815-3100 x234
VIRTUS ENGLISH Mike Vezeau 705-5847
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE Janet Kapfhamer 705-5384
Barbara Guter 705-9517 WEDDING COORDINATORS
Jackie Tygielski 705-4751 WOMEN OF SGG
Rosemarie Kovarcik 815-3445 WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP Margaret DeMeo 705-1051 Arnetta Duncan 290-0747
Parish Website: www.sgg.cc
Diocesan Website: www.catholic-doc.org
Website: www.vatican.va
Are You Moving? If you are moving from the parish, please notify the
executive assistant ([email protected] or ext 224) so the database can be updated. Thank you
There are many items we would like to repeat weekly in our bulletin but it would involve too many pages. Instead we place these items and others in the online bulletin. If you think you missed something while you were away check online. See the monthly calendar, list of seminarians and more in our online bulletin —Visit the communications tab at www.sgg.cc
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Thank you for these gifts July 27 & 28
Offertory Collection: $23,083.00 Forward in Faith $ N/A Total Forward in Faith $38,217.28
Please WRITE THE AMOUNT of your gift on your offertory envelope. Thank you!
Saint Gregory the Great is totally dependent on the generous stewardship of its parishioners for support. The use of envelopes, regardless of the amount of the contribution, makes possible our many parish activities and services.
Please note: Your loose checks will only be recorded in the parish data base if your envelope number is placed on the memo line of your check.
Electronic Giving is received on the 10th of each month. If you are interested in participating in this
easy method of Financial Stewardship, please contact Nancy Napolitano at
Extension 225.
THANK YOU!
Second Collections August 10/11 Acquisition of Land Please place in Offertory Collection August 24/25 The Catholic University of America Please place in Offertory Collection
If you do not receive envelopes and wish to give to these collections, please place your donation in an envelope with your name, amount and the collection name on the outside of the envelope.
PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
The Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services exists to help in all matters relating to establishing a safe environment in every parish. Please contact them if you have any questions or concerns. Child Protection Services/Safe Environment Manager, Diocese of Charleston: Bonnie Sigers, 843-853-2130, ext. 209 Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louisa Storen, 800-921-8122. Please contact Laurie Palmer at 843-815-3100 x 227
PROPORCIONANDO UN AMBIENTE SEGURO
La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño existe para ayudar en todos los temas relacionados al establecimiento de un ambiente seguro en cada parroquia. Por favor contáctese con ellos si usted tiene cualquier pregunta o inquietud. La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño: Bonnie Sigers, (843) 853-2130, ext. 209. Ministerio Diocesano de Ayuda a la Víctima: Louisa Storen, (800) 921-8122.
Make a difference
If you're looking for a way to respond to Our Lord's call to "Love one another
as I have loved you," we invite you to help us with the poor and the needy of greater Bluffton.
We are The St. Vincent de Paul Society of SGG. We are all volunteers. We respond to calls from our help line by visiting callers in their homes, apartments, and trailers. They're in crisis over some emergency. They need food, rent, water, and electricity.
We see their needs up close, hear their stories, verify the facts and make sure your money does as much good as possible.
Come join us. As a contributor, or as a member, you'll be doing the very best you can for the needy...you'll be answering Christ's call...and you'll be making a difference, one family at a time.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Deacon Thomas J Berney Conference Phone:866-324-6135
We are a 501(c)-3 non profit organization. To contribute, please use the envelopes at either side of the church doors or write to us at 333 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29909. We welcome new members every 1st Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew Hall.
HOSPITAL VISITS
Due to federal privacy laws you or your loved ones must now inform the parish (contact Marsha at 815-3100, ext. 224) that you have been admitted and would like to receive the sacraments. If you will be homebound once you are released and wish to receive Communion, please contact Andy Kudarauskas at [email protected] or 843-705-3435
VISITAS DE HOSPITAL
Debido a las leyes federales de privacidad, usted o sus seres queridos ahora deben informar a la parroquia (contactarse con Dee al 815-3100 extensión 234) que usted ha sido admitido y le gustaría recibir los sacramentos. Cuando sale del hospital y vuelve a su casa y desea recibir la comunión, por favor contáctese con el Andy Kudarauskas at [email protected] or 843-705-3435.
MINISTERIO HISPANO INFORMACIÓN GENERAL
BAUTIZOS: Los bautismos se llevan a cabo un sábado de cada mes . Por favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia para la próxima fecha. Las pláticas de preparación son obligatorias para padres y padrinos Deben estar registrados por lo menos tres meses en la parroquia. Se necesita un mínimo de 45 días para planear el bautismo después de tomadas las pláticas. Los niños mayores de 7 años necesitan tomar una preparación adicional. Próxima plática es el 17 de Agosto de 2:00 a 5:00 p.m. en St. Gregory the Great. MATRIMONIOS: La preparación del Sacramento del Matrimonio toma un mínimo de seis meses a partir de la primera cita, planee con anticipación. Próxima plática el 5 y 6 de Octubre de 9:30 a 5:30 pm. en St. Anthony, Hardeeville.
QUINCEAÑERAS: Esta celebración es ofrecida solo a los miembros registrados y activos de la parroquia que han recibido la primera comunión. Toma un mínimo de seis meses para la preparación. Por favor reserve la Iglesia antes del salón de fiesta. Próxima plática el 26 de Octubre de 10:00 a 5:00 pm , en St. Anthony, Hardeeville.
PRESENTACIONES DE NIÑOS: Las presentaciones de niños deben ser reservadas con 1 SEMANA de anticipación. Por favor reservar la fecha llamando a Dee en la oficina de la parroquia, 815-3100, ext. 234.
XIX Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario No temas, rebañito mío, porque tu Padre ha tenido a bien darte el Reino. (Lucas 12,32) Los cristianos anhelamos encontrarnos con Cristo, porque somos peregrinos en busca de la patria del cielo. Sin embargo, al mismo tiempo, seguimos sintiendo que el mundo nos arrastra con fuerza. Con mucha facilidad nos encontramos envueltos en el ajetreo y las rutinas diarias de la vida, ya sea en el trabajo, en los quehaceres de la casa, en los estudios o tratando de cumplir nuestros deberes y responsabilidades. Esto no solo nos
hace concentrarnos en el yo y en las obligaciones, sino que nos hace perder de vista aquello que Dios quiere para nuestra vida. Pronto olvidamos que tenemos un fuego encendido en el interior que solo puede reposar cuando en-contramos al Dios vivo. Si queremos estar preparados para encontrarnos con Cristo cuando venga, hemos de aceptar sumisamente la obra que Dios ha comenzado en nosotros: “Aquel que comenzó en ustedes esta obra, la irá perfeccionando siempre hasta el día de la venida de Cristo Jesús” (Filipenses 1,6). ¿Cómo podremos hacer esto? Primero, si el anhelo que tenemos por la venida de Jesús es débil, debemos pedir que el Espíritu Santo vigorice nuestro espíritu. Solo el Espíritu de Dios puede encender el amor en nuestro espíritu: no podemos hacerlo por nuestros propios esfuerzos. Segundo, hemos de disciplinarnos para esperar al Señor en la oración y durante las pruebas y dificultades. Él es nuestra ayuda y protección; nuestro corazón se alegra porque confiamos en Él (Salmo 33,20-21). La Palabra de Dios nos revela las promesas que el Señor nos ha hecho, por eso podemos responder con fe (Hebreos 11,1). Si mantenemos la mirada fija en Jesús estaremos preparados, con una fe viva, para encontrarnos con él en su gloria.
“Señor, somos las ovejas de tu rebaño y queremos seguirte a donde quieras llevarnos, porque sabemos que podemos confiar en ti. Tú eres nuestro Buen Pastor y tú nos llevarás al redil del cielo.”
Horarios de Oficina del Ministerio Hispano
Lunes: 9:30 am a 3:00 pm Martes a Jueves: 9:30 am a 6:00 pm Viernes: 11:00 am a 6:00 pm Pero si por algun motivo usted necesita hablar con Dee o entregar algun papel fuera de este horario por favor llame a la Oficina Parroquial 815-3100 para arreglar otro horario y para mejor servicio les pedimos de favor que cuando lla-men a la oficina y no les contesten marquen la ext. 222 o 234 y dejen su mensaje y asi regre-saremos la llamada lo mas pronto posible, nuestro sistema telefónico es muy antiguo y no sabemos quien llama si no dejan mensaje.
LA ASUNCION DE LA VIRGEN MARIA Día de obligación
El jueves 15 de agosto se celebrará la Misa de La Asunción de la Virgen María a las 7:00 p.m en la Iglesia de St. Gregory the Great por este motivo no habra Misa ni Estu-dio Biblico en la Capilla de St. Andrew.
Ministros de Comunión
Y a todas las personas que quis ieran ser parte de este Min is ter io se llevara a cabo la preparación todos los martes durante el mes de Agosto a las 7:00 p.m en el Salon de San Agustin.
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Horarios de las Misas
Para mejor servicio a nuestra comunidad tendremos Misas en Español los días: Jueves:7:00 pm Confesiones: 6:15 a 6:45 pm. Sábado:7:30 pm Confesiones: 6:30 a 7:15 pm.
Domingo: 1:30 pm
¡ Los Esperamos!
“LA EXPERIENCIA DE EMAÚS” RETIRO PARA MUJERES Y HOMBRES
Diócesis de Charleston Vicaria de Low Country está ofreciendo el Retiro de Emaús para mujeres y hombres. Este retiro está basado en las Escrituras en el pasaje del Evangelio de San Lucas 24:13-35. El tema principal de este retiro es descubrir o reencontrarse con Jesús en nuestras vidas, y la importancia de que las mujeres sirvan a otras mujeres, y los hombres a otros hombres.
Este retiro se llevará a cabo en la Casa de Retiro Hillsview en Collins, Ga. El costo será de $85.00 (incluye cuarto, alimentación y programa). Las inscripciones están disponibles a la salida de Misa, y continuarán todos los fines de semana hasta que el cupo esté lleno. ¡Cupo limitado! . Por favor no permita que lo que necesita para inscribirse sea un obstáculo. Llámenos que nosotros vamos a encontrar una solución. No deje pasar esta oportunidad de hacer el viaje en el camino de Emaús.
FECHA DEL RETIRO DE HOMBRES: 8-10 Noviembre 2013 FECHA DEL RETIRO DE MUJERES: 15-17 Noviembre 2013
Para mayor información, llamar a: Nora Araujo: 816-4006 (mujeres) Joel Salas: 298-2341 (hombres)
El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos Comenzará este año en septiembre y terminará el día de Pentecostés. Este es un proceso en el que las personas interesadas en la fe catóica y los que desean completar sus Sacra-mentos, son guiados y cuidados mientras se preparan para formar parte de nuestra comuni-dad de la Iglesia. Incluye una serie de debates y la enseñanza de nuestra religión, guiada por miembros capacitados de la parroquia. Está marcado con servicios litúrgicos en la que la comunidad participa dándoles la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros y los invita a unirse a nosotros en una continuación y profundización de conversión en nuestra fe. Las personas interesadas en este proceso deben llamar a Dee Rodriguez en la oficina de la parroquia al 843-815-3100 ext. 234 para arreglar una cita y registrarse. Les pedimos a todos que oren de una manera especial por todos los nuevos participantes en este camino de fe.
¿DESEA UNA CITA CON EL PADRE CESAR?
El Padre Cesar estará en la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano todos los Jueves y Viernes de 2 a 5:30 pm.
Para hacer una cita, por favor llame a la Oficina Parroquial al 815-3100, ext. 234 o 222 si en ese momento no se le puede atender por favor deje mensaje y le contestaremos lo mas pronto posible para coordinar su horario, asi como tambien si usted desea una cita mas tarde llame con anticipación se le podrá arreglar el horario.
¡ BIENVENIDOS!
El Ministerio Hispano de St. Gregory the Great a abierto una pagina de Facebook como un medio más de comunicación con la comunidad , esperamos
que la visiten y nos compartan su fe, ahí encontraran el boletin , los anuncios semanales y las diferentes activi-dades del ministerio, lecturas bíblicas de la semana etc.
Ministerio Juvenil Invita a todos los Padres de los jóvenes este 18 de agosto de 3 a 4:30 pm. en St. Andrew Hall, a conocer al nuevo Director del Ministerio Juvenil quien les dará una presentación sobre el ministerio y responderá a sus preguntas sobre los futuros programas juveniles de la parroquia, habrá café y donas. Por favor llame a Miguel Hernandez (843) 815-3100 ext. 223 para confirmar su participación.
¡GRACIAS !
