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St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909
Office: 843-815-3100 | Fax: 843-815-3150 www.sgg.cc
February 18, 2018
MUSIC Ensembles: 4:00 p.m: SGGCS Honor Choir and Joyful Praise Singers
9:00 a.m: SGG Chorale/Angelus Ringers
11:00am: Bel Canto
5:00pm: Youth
PRELUDES: Organ:- “A Lenten Meditation” by Sergisson
Choral (Bell Canto) – “Lenten Meditation” D. Wagner
Handbells: “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me”
Processional Hymn #124 “Led By The Spirit” (KINGSFOLD)
Greeting
Act of Penitence
Collect
Responsorial Psalm 25
Gospel Acclamation
Homily
Creed General Intercessions Preparation of the Altar and Gifts
Music during Preparation: #664 “Hosea”
Anthem: 4:00 p.m. “Lenten Meditation” R. Powell
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. “Create in Me a Clean Heart” J. Leavitt
MUSIC Eucharistic Acclamations
Mystery of Faith
Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Chant #125 “Beyond the Days & #646 “You Have Called Us”
Chorale Anthem: 4:00 p.m. “Dona Nobis Pacem” L. Burkett
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. “Kyrie” arr. Rouse
Recessional Hymn #136 “Lord Who Throughout These Forty Day”
Organ Postlude: “Preludium in C minor” J.S. Bach
PASTORAL STAFF The Rev. Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini, V.F.,V.P. Pastor
The Rev. Fr. Luis E. Serrano
Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100
The Rev. Fr. Derrick Sneyd
Senior Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100 The Rev. Ray Leonard
Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100
Deacon Dennis W. Burkett 843-368-4781 •
Deacon John Crapanzano 843-706-2387 • [email protected]
Deacon Jim Graham
843-705-4487 • [email protected]
Deacon Walt Hollis
843-295-9192 • [email protected]
Deacon John McCabe 843-705-7919 • [email protected]
Deacon Gregory W. Sams
843-815-4141 • [email protected]
Deacon Mike Smigelski 732-278-9106 • [email protected]
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 9:00 a.m.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Thursday 7:30 p.m. (Saint Augustine Room)
QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER CENACLE
Saturday 9:00 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Sending
Monday: Presidents’ Day
Wednesday: St. Peter Damian
Thursday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday
Friday: St. Polycarp; Abstinence
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19
Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48
Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10
MASS INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY
Sat 2/17/18 8:30 AM Catherine Schosser + John Schosser 4:00 PM Mary Panarella + Anthony & Holly DiGesu
6:00 PM Don Geisler + Margie Geisler
Sun 2/18/18 7:15 AM Connie Poissindento + Ed Emrich
9:00 AM Gene & Margie Schneider + Greg & Sherri Lonz
11:00 AM Frances Zaremba + Stephen Zaremba
12:45 PM People of the Parish
5:00 PM Dr. Joseph Mitchell + Randy & Joyce Taylor
Mon 2/19/18 6:45 AM Bernice Smith + Michael & Rita Hogan
8:30 AM Rachel Kingsley + Ed & Shirley Kempf
12:15 PM William Coyle + Ed & Pati McGuinness
Tue 2/20/18 6:45 AM Elizabeth Bailey + Jim & Carol McCarl
8:30 AM
Deceased Members of the Sivy Family
The Kaine Family
12:15 PM Bob Monahan + Mary Jane Ryan
Wed 2/21/18 6:45 AM John Struemph + Gary & Sally Baker
8:30 AM Dick Boehlert + Mikey Caron
12:15 PM Sonny Ellis + Pati McGuinness
8:30 AM David Foggo + Ed & Bridget Carroll
12:15 PM Duane Minton + George & Jane Kipp
8:30 AM Bob Simonsen + Randy Simonsen
12:15 PM Fred Matheson + Tom & Eileen Erich
7:00 PM
Sat 2/24/18 8:30 AM Sandra Clark Peggy Kraus 4:00 PM Val Gluch + Joe & Marilyn Zelazny
6:00 PM George & Lillian Kolb + Cheri Martone
Sun 2/25/18 7:15 AM William Kelly + Dave & Donna Turgeon
9:00 AM Peggy Swanstrom + Pete & Gail McGreevey
11:00 AM Raymond Leary + Ruth Leary & Daughters
12:45 PM People of the Parish
5:00 PM The Calton Family Peggy Kraus
+ Deceased
Thu 2/22/18 6:45 AM Dorothy Obuchowski + Dennis & Gloria Morris
Fri 2/23/18 6:45 AM For Prolife The Prado Family
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
• Pre-K-1st Grade 11:00 a.m. • NURSERY (1 year—4 year) during 9:00 a.m., & 12:45 p.m. Masses
PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS
POR FAVOR RECEN POR ESTOS FELIGRESES
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday 6:45 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)
Sunday 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. JPII Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
(SGG)
12:45 p.m. (en Español), & 5:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 p.m. (en Español—SGG)
Saturday 8:30 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Monday to Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass & Friday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. (en Español—SGG)
before the 12:15 p.m. Mass Sunday 12:00 p.m. (en Español)
Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Navigating the Desert Like Noah being prepared to navigate the Flood, so the Spirit sent Jesus into the desert. Why was he sent there? Did he need to learn something he didn’t know? Did he lack something he needed? Jesus as God didn’t lack anything, of course, but he needed time to pray, reflect, and prepare for his mission. He also wanted to set an example to follow. Another Scripture says he went into the desert to be tempted by the devil. That time of spiritual combat was helpful for him. We also need to go through trials and crises to grow both in our spiritual lives and human maturity. We each have had our desert where we are challenged to our core and stretched beyond our limits. Perhaps it was a crisis such as a health, employment, or relational issue. But it doesn’t always have to be such a dramatic event. It can be as simple and constant as the prolonged embracing of daily challenges in a manner that leads to life. We probably look back and see these as some of our best times—if we truly encountered ourselves and our Lord. The key is in peaceful acceptance, looking for what good can be learned from these inconveniences. In every cross there is a resurrection; in every storm a rainbow assures us of God’s presence and victory. It tells us that clouds and storms will not lead to total death, but rather to a purified rebirth, growth, and newfound life and strength. He has promised us this.
—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC
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America Chavelas
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Johnson
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Richard Fagon
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Arlene Ferraro
Joan Ferreira
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Ed Ford
Joanne Fotia
James & Lynne Patti
Doug Pedrotty
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Roland Petruzzi
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David Pinckney
Connie Poland
Joseph Polito
Jim Quill
Mary Renner
Frank Rettich
John Riddell
Jeffrey Roberts
Joe Ruoto
Paul Russell
Mary Santarcangelo
Rita Sarno
Fred Schmitz
Frank Schwab
Dorothy Schweihs
Ronnie Sebuck
Fred Silverman
Robert Sisson
Francis Staab
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Anthony Stefanic
June Stefanic
Sandra Terrones
Les Thompson
Myriam Thornewell
David Torpey
Jack Townes
Richard Tracey
Al Urbano
Kathy Vigre
Harry Walker
Paige Weniger
Hank Whittier
Al & Peggy Wilson
Joan Witt
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Sonia Gallagher
David Gemmel
Adele Given
Terry Goethe
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Richard Manser
Sylvia Marguccio
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Cathie Mathiesen
Gerry May
William McCarthy
Joseph McDermott
Jim McDonald
Nancy McDonald
Billy McHugh
Kathy Meese
Mark Messer
Ree Messer
Cassie Moore
Angela Munnelly
Bill Naert
Betty Neuman
Nancy O’Brien
Susan O’Brien
Gerard O’Connor
James & Lynne Patti
ADORACIÓN
PERSONAS DE LA ALIANZA
La palabra que sobresale en las lecturas de hoy es la palabra “alianza”. La fidelidad y la bondad de Dios nos sirven como ejemplo de como debemos vivir. En Génesis aparece el relato de Noe y de la lianza de Dios no solo con las personas sino con la naturaleza. Las aguas purificadoras del diluvio nunca mas descargaran su poder destructible en toda la tierra otra vez. La señal, el recordatorio para Dios y la naturaleza, es el arco iris en el cielo.
El salmo nos recuerda esta compasión de Dios y le implora a Dios que se acuerde de nosotros, no por nuestra bondad, sino por la bondad de Dios y su fidelidad a la promesa. Dios nos muestra como ser buenos, no por decreto, sino dándonos el ejemplo.
Copyright ©J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera Lectura — Dios estableció una alianza con Noé y sus hijos y les prometió que nunca más habría un diluvio devastador (Génesis 9:8-15).
Salmo — Tus sendas, Señor, son misericordia y lealtad, para los que guardan tu alianza (Salmo 25 [24]).
Segunda Lectura Aquella agua representaba el bautismo que ahora nos salva (1 Pedro 3 18-22
Evangelio — Después de los cuarenta días en el desierto, Jesús viene a Galilea proclamando el Evangelio de Dios (Marcos 1:12-15).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Stgo 1:1-11; Sal119 (118):67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mc 8:11-13
Martes: Stgo 1:12-18; Sal94 (93):12-13a, 14-15, 18-19;
Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Mc 1:12-15
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
La Cuaresma tiene sus raíces en la preparación para el Bautismo de adultos y en el arrepentimiento de pecadores públicos. Ambas se concentran en la conversión y en especial en los tres pilares de la misma. La Cuaresma nos da la oportunidad de encontrarnos de manera fuerte y vital con estos tres pilares: ayunar, ayudar y orar. Éstas son las prácticas cuaresmales que la Iglesia ha ido proclamando y practicando desde tiempos antiguos. Son prácticas que los cristianos deberíamos emplear todos los días de nuestra vida, pero con mayor fervor durante la
Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
La conversión es un proceso por el cual regresamos a participar de la vida divina que recibimos en el Bautismo. Dios Padre mandó a su Hijo para salvarnos. He allí el por qué, el ayuno, el altruismo y la oración es colaborar con Dios. Dios mismo colabora con nosotros derramando su Espíritu en nuestros corazones. Con el poder del EspírituSanto podemos practicar el ayunar, ayudar y orar demanera vital.
FAITH FORMATION
FORMACIÓN DE FE
INFORMACIÓN GENERAL
BAUTIZOS: Los bautismos se llevan acabo un Sábado de cada mes .Las pláticas de preparación son obligatorias para padres y padrinos. Los papas deben estar registrados por lo menos tres meses en la parroquia y los padrinos de-ben estar casados por la Iglesia o solteros con todos los sa-cramentos. Se necesita un mínimo de 45 días para planear el bautismo después de tomadas las pláticas. Los niños mayores de 5 años necesitan tomar una preparación adicio-nal. Próxima clase el 21 de junio, 2:00—5:00 pm, en el Salón de St. Andrew. Por favor registrarse a la salida de Misa o llamando a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.
MATRIMONIOS: La preparación del Sacramento del Matri-monio toma un mínimo de seis meses a partir de la primera cita, planee con anticipación. Para más información llamar a la oficina del ministerio hispano.
QUINCEAÑERAS: Esta celebración es ofrecida solo a los miembros registrados y activos de la parroquia que han recibi-do la primera comunión. Toma un mínimo de seis meses para la preparación. Por favor reserve la Iglesia antes del salón de fiesta. Para mas información llamar a la oficina del ministe-rio hispano.
PRESENTACIONES DE NIÑOS: Las presentaciones de niños deben ser reservadas con 1 SEMANA de anticipación. Por favor reservar la fecha llamando a la oficina de la parroquia, 843-815-3100, ext. 334.
UN MOTIVO PARA PASAR TIEMPO EN ADORACIÓN
Nuestra Capilla de Adoración Perpetua nos da la oportunidad de pasar una hora en oración y darle gracias a Dios por las bendiciones que hemos recibido. Esta ho-ra de paz y meditación con el Santísimo
Sacramento puede ser una oportunidad para rezar por nuestros amigos y familiares que están enfermos o sim-plemente por aquellos que necesiten de nuestras ora-ciones.
Nuestro deseo es tener a una persona presente cada hora, de las 24 horas del día, en contemplación silencio-sa y reflexión. Necesitamos más adoradores para este ministerio, por favor sean generosos con su tiempo y anótense para pasar una hora con nuestro Señor.
Para más información o si solamente se quiere anotar para donar una hora de su tiempo a la semana, favor de llamar a Cesar Gonzalez 843-295-9961 o escribirle a [email protected]
VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM
Saturday, February 17, 2018
4:00p.m. Mass
David and Dorothy Markey
Sunday, February 18, 2018
9:00 a.m. Mass
Dan and Amanda Keefer & Family
Additional volunteers are needed to take the Vocation Chalice for a week. If you would like to participate,
please call Carol Jelen at 843-705-7469
PEOPLE OF THE COVENANT
If there is one word that stands out in today’s readings, it is “covenant.” God’s faithfulness and goodness serve as examples to us of how to live. Genesis tells the story of Noah and of God’s covenant not only with all people, but with all of nature. Never will the cleansing waters of the flood bring their destructive power to all the earth again. The sign, the reminder to both God and nature, is the rainbow in the heavens. The psalm reminds us of this compassion of God, and begs God to remember us, not because of our goodness, but because of God’s goodness and fidelity to the promise. God shows us how to be good, not by decree, but by example. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.,
GOOD GRIEF
Presented by Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM
Saturday March 3, 2018
St. Andrew Parish Hall 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Suffering comes in many personal forms—illness, death, family fractures, job loss, efforts and relationships undone. On top of that, we are affected by societal and global stresses. In this session, we take a look at how we can move from grief through grit to grace and gratitude. Insights from the prophet Jeremiah’s Book of Lamentations, Job, the epistles of St. Paul, and the writings of St. John Paul II give us some material for consolation and inspiration.
Please register by calling the Parish Office
843-815-3100
STEWARDSHIP LIFE
Thank you for these gifts February 3 & 4
Offertory Collection: $32,397.32
EFT: $11,515.34
South Carolina State Board Ancient Order of Hibernians
3 BIG PRIZES 1. Ireland Trip for 4
2. Cruise from Charleston for 2
3. Check for $500
Includes: Air-Fare, Bed & Breakfast,Greens Fees and a Car
If you're not a golfer, a check for $1000 is provided instead of golf fees
ONLY 300 TICKETS
DONATION PER TICKET $100.00
Ireland Travel is limited to
September through May.
You may upgrade to peak travel months at
winner's expense. The winner and all
companions begin the trip
from the winner's residence.
THE AOH will be sole judges of all questions and any disputes
Drawing 3:00 p.m., March 17, 2018 Katie O’Donald’s Irish Pub
1008 Fording Island Rd Bluffton, South Carolina
Information Contact Name Tim O’Connor
Phone 843-815-6724
Full Details at www.scaoh.org
ONE WEEK GOLF VACATION TO
IRELAND FOR FOUR & MORE
You may have noticed some barriers and extra cones placed in the parking lots. These denote areas that are off-limits for parking. Please use only designated parking areas! We have
had an ongoing problem with cars being parked along the planter areas, the roadways, and in the drop-off area. This is not only dangerous for fellow parishioners, it may block fire truck and ambulance access to our church. You may have to walk a few steps further, but you will help to keep our parish safe. Thank you for only parking in designated parking spots.
PARISH LIFE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOOD DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus would like to thank our generous parishioners for last months food drive. We collected 55 containers of food and $241 in donations. The next food drive will take place next weekend February 24-25 at the Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses.
To ensure that you receive proper credit for your contributions, please write your envelope number on any loose checks that are put into the collections. Thank you!
MIDWEEK LENTEN
ORGAN PLUS CONCERTS
Thomas W. Tiehel, MSM, Organist Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church
11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. PLUS
February 16 - Karen Bartlett – Harp/Piano
February 23 – Frank Treybal - Flute
March 2 – Guillermo Brazon—Mandolin
March 9 - SGG Honors Choir & Chime Choir Linda Burkett—Director
March 16 – David Kimbell – Cello/Violin
Tom Tiehel—Director
PARISH LIFE PARISH LIFE
Christ Renews His Parish
. . . begins with each individual renewal of our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ
Weekend Retreats As you start your journey with Christ in 2018, make a resolution to deepen your personal
relationship with Christ by attending the next CRHP Retreat
Women's Retreat: September 15 & 16
Men's Retreats: March 10 & 11 | September 29 & 30
Your commitment to this opportunity will open your heart to be filled with the love and blessing Jesus wants to give you. Hosted locally by St. Gregory the Great, get to know your fellow parishioners. Be a part of the spiritual fire that continues to grow in our parish family. Sign up today! For additional information email or contact: [email protected] or contact Deacon Greg Sams: (843) 384-9336 [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Next Sunday, February 25, our beloved Pastor,
Msgr. Cellini, will be celebrating his 65th birthday.
We wish you Blessings and Good Health.
Happy 65th Birthday!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
LENTEN FISH DINNERS
The Knights of Columbus are serving Fish Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. We will continue with the same great menu: Deep fried cod or baked tilapia, French Fries or baked potato, macaroni & cheese or vegetable medley, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. The price is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under the age of 12. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The dinner will be served at St. Andrew Hall.
Come and enjoy a great dinner with fine fellowship. All profits from the dinners will go to local charities.
CALLING All WOMEN TO OUR
ANNUAL DAY OF REFLECTION
The theme this year will be “What about Lois and Eunice?” The Biblical Lois and Eunice are examples of the influence a devout grandmother and a faith-filled mother can have on the history of the Church and the world. At this Lenten day of reflection we will take a look at some of the well known and lesser known women who have shaped our faith. With a mix of input, prayer, and some light-hearted moments, we’ll consider: What about me? What about us?
This event will be held at Hampton Hall on Thursday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch served at 12 noon. The lunch will be 3 courses- salad, entrée and dessert. The entrée choices are Fines Herb chicken, Benne Seed crusted salmon or Portabella ravioli. The cost is $30. Please make your check payable to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and indicate on the memo line your choice of entrée. Mail your check to Lidia Marques, 82 Rose Bush Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909. Deadline for reservations is Friday, February 23.
K of C Fourth Degree Fr. Mychal F Judge Assembly 3198 Meeting Notification
The Assembly will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Andrew Hall beginning with the Rosary.
Any questions regarding the meeting or Assembly matters should be directed to
Faithful Navigator, Ed Kamenski 843-705-9922.
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades Pre-K—6
Christopher Trott • Principal
843-815-9988 • [email protected]
Sidney Angner Nominated for Presidential Scholars
On behalf of the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the United State Department of Education, John Paul II Catholic School senior, Sidney Angner, has been nominated for candidacy for
the United States Presidential Scholars! This candidacy is based on outstanding performance on the ACT Assessment or the College Board SAT.
Congrats, Sidney!!
ST. BLAISE
On Monday, February 5, Deacon Denny and Fr. Bob Spriggs visited SGGCS classrooms to bless the throats of students, staff and volunteers to honor the Feast Day of St. Blaise. Throats are traditionally blessed on the Feast Day (Feb. 1) for those with throat disorders or anyone who wishes to avoid them (or anything related to the throat, including the spoken word.) This special ceremony is considered a sacramental blessing of the Church and is done in remembrance of St. Blaise healing a young boy who was choking.
PARISH LIFE Saint Gregory the Great Parish Mission
with Father Louis Vallone, M.Div., M.A., J.C.B.
Sunday, March 18 to Wednesday, March 21
Father Vallone will be the homilist at all the Masses March 17 & 18
Monday, March 19 - at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20– 7:00 p.m.
Father will have a 30 to 40 minute talk with a Penance Service with short talk
questions and answers afterwards
Wednesday, March 21 - at 7:00 p.m. Mass with homily
All are Welcome!
SOME LAST MINUTE REFLECTIONS 9
Lent 2018 ... is upon us and started with ASH WEDNESDAY, February 14! Let us always be mindful of the great love of Jesus for each one of us. His forty days in the desert become for each of us a model of how our practice of Lent could be. We fall back on the ancient disciplines of Lent as practiced by the Church over the centuries of time -- prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This tradition has been the hallmark of the Church.
PRAYER: Conversation with God. An opening of one's mind and heart to the promptings of the Holy Spirit: moments of praise, adoration and thanksgiving; moments of petition and seeking forgiveness; moments of the presence of the divine in our human condition. Jesus Christ, Son of God, shows us the way to effective communication with the Father. We must pray.
This prayer can be both private and communal. Private prayer is a matter of each one's personal choice of time and place. Community prayer imposes a discipline which brings us together to talk with God as a community of faith. Remember in your prayers all those who are in sacramental preparation programs: First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation. Pray that the Lord Jesus Christ enliven in their hearts the gifts of the Holy Spirit that they may advance spiritually in wisdom and grace. Our traditional community prayer times during Lent are published in the Bulletin.
FASTING & ABSTINENCE: The discipline of the Church is not an invention of the twenty-first century. The practice of fasting is ancient -- in fact, pre-Christian. Sages of various ancient faiths always regarded fasting as a means of focusing attention on the divine. Bringing the body into submission forces one to take a long, hard look at the frailty of human nature and make every effort to bridge the chasm between God and us humans. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the only two days of fasting. Other days may be chosen at one's discretion. All those who are over 18 years of age and under 59 are expected to observe the discipline of fasting. This means eating one meal enough to maintain and sustain one's health and two smaller portions. Liquids such as non-alcoholic beverages and fruit juices do not break the fast.
Closely related to the discipline of fasting is that of abstinence. This means refraining from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. This discipline is to be followed by all who are 14 years of age and older.
ALMSGIVING: The practice of almsgiving is certainly an inheritance from our Jewish roots. Special care and assistance was always given to the poor, the widowed and the orphaned. Such acts of kindness were done in gratitude for the gifts that one personally enjoyed. This reasoning has not changed. Once again, our private acts of kindness are to be encouraged. It is the community's acts of kindness that give us a collective spirituality and witness to the world.
Lent is also a good time for us to focus on RECONCILIATION -- both sacramental and in our interpersonal relationships. Sacramental Reconciliation is the prayerful admission of human faults and shortcomings that hinder one’s relationship with God and neighbor. Part of this process is the confession of sin through a priest (yes, through the priest: he is the mediator between God and humankind; he functions in the Name of Jesus; it is Jesus who forgives sin). Interpersonal reconciliation may or may not need sacramental signs of forgiveness. Our relationships with other people often bring us into conflict with opinions and attitudes that, sometimes, could be deliberately sinful; at other times, it may be an omission of a good deed or thought or word. To focus on our need for forgiving as well as the need to be forgiven is very much part of our tradition. May our loving God bless our efforts in the observance of Lent. And may our combined prayer, fasting and almsgiving bring the message of peace, reconciliation and forgiveness to the world around us.
With love, Fr. Derrick
PARISH LIFE
VIDA PARROQUIAL
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Primer Domingo de Cuaresma: Rito de Envío; Rito de Elección; Rito de Llamado a la Conversión
Continua. Lunes:
Miércoles :San Pedro Damián
Jueves: La Cátedra de San Pedro; l Nacimiento de Washington Viernes: San Policarpo; Abstinencia
Gran Congreso Familiar Del 8 al 10 de JUNIO 2018
En John Paull II Catholic School
Reservemos este fin de semana, Estará con nosotros el Padre Ángel Espinoza desde México, compartiendo su experiencia en el trabajo con jóvenes, con familia y con parejas.
También estará con nosotros el Padre Jesús Hernán Orjuela de Colombia.
Acompañándonos con la música y su testimonio como laica misionera Javeriana, estará Marlín Murillo de Colombia.
El costo por persona es de $15 por los tres días. No incluye comidas ni bebidas. Los boletos ya están disponibles después de las misas en Español de los Viernes y Domingos. También los puedes adquirir en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.
La imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe ha iniciado una peregrinación por los hogares de la comunidad parroquial de Saint Gregory the Great. Si usted desea que la imagen de Nuestra Señora les acompañe por una semana, por favor llame a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 Ext. 334
Virgen Peregrina
Noche de Alabanza y Taller de Musicos
23 & 24 de Febrero
St. Francis by the Sea, Hilton Head
Santiago Fernández es uno de los principales compositores de música litúrgica en español de la iglesia en la actualidad. Con más de 30 años de experiencia pastoral, viaja a nivel nacional e internacional para ofrecer conciertos y compartir su experiencia sobre el Ministerio Hispano.
Viernes Feb 23, 7pm: Concierto de Alabanza para el Ministerio de Música y las Pequeñas
Comunidades
Sábado Feb 24, de 9am a 5pm: Taller para el Ministerio De Música (Sólo para los miembros del coro)
Retiro Espiritual de Cuaresma
Febrero 17,2018 de 8 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Donde: Ridgeland Farmer’s Market
9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland
Donacion: $15
Dirigido por el Pbro. Salvador Valadez
Pidan y se les dará; busquen y hallarán; llamen y se les
abrirá la puerta. Porque el que pide, recibe; el que busca,
encuentra; y se abrirá la puerta al que llama.
Mateo 7,7-8
Cena de Pescado Frito en la Cuaresma
Caballeros de Colón
Los caballeros de Colón estarán sirviendo las Cenas de Pescado de 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. En el Salón de St. Andrew durante la cuaresma empezando el dia 16 de Febrero al 23 de Marzo.
Vamos a seguir con el mismo gran menú: pescado frito o al horno, papas fritas o papa al horno, macarrones con queso, ensalada de col, bebida y postre. El precio es de $ 12.00 para adultos y $ 6.00 para niños menores de 12 años de edad. Los tickets se pueden comprar en la puerta. Ven a disfrutar de una gran cena con buen compañerismo. Todos los beneficios obtenidos de las cenas irán a organizaciones benéficas locales.
Les recordamos e invitamos a el viacrucis todos los viernes durante la cuaresma a las 6:30 p.m. en
la Iglesia de St. Gregory the Great. Al terminar tendremos la Santa Misa de los Viernes.
ESCUELA DE LA FE Para Hispanos Adultos
Las clases son el 2do y 4to Jueves de cada mes.
La próxima clase es el 22 de Febrero a las 7pm John Paul II 4211 N. Okatie Hwy. Ridgeland, SC 29936
Cristo Maestro
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Actual Financial Results
July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT Actual Budget
$ Over / (Under)
Budget % of Budget
Income
Offertory Collections $ 1,155,349.11 $ 1,115,555.00 $ 39,794.11 3.6%
Other Income 22,635.62 29,324.00 (6,688.38) -22.8%
BFOF / Capital Needs 661,658.01 794,286.00 (132,627.99) -16.7%
Total Income $ 1,839,642.74 $ 1,939,165.00 $ (99,522.26) -5.1%
Expenses
Priests & Rectory $ 137,657.59 $ 126,525.00 $ 11,132.59 8.8%
Admin Exp 167,858.16 180,042.19 (12,184.03) -6.8%
Church Exp 96,625.24 110,067.00 (13,441.76) -12.2%
Ops & Maint 214,253.48 241,235.39 (26,981.90) -11.2%
Religious Education 217,914.89 248,548.71 (30,633.82) -12.3%
Hispanic Ministry 31,152.12 40,193.78 (9,041.65) -22.5%
Music Ministry 90,099.53 82,111.94 7,987.59 9.7%
Debt Service 131,479.35 114,084.00 17,395.35 15.2%
Reserve for Parish Life
Center 552,413.14 821,051.00 (268,637.86) 100.0%
Capital Improv 129,674.92 - 129,674.92 0.0%
Total Expense $ 1,769,128.42 $ 1,963,859.00 $ (194,730.58) -9.9%
Surplus / (Deficit) $ 70,514.32 $ (24,694.00) $ 95,208.32
BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2017
Assets Liabilities
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Operating Funds $ 310,206.75 Accounts Payable $ 34,420.39
Building for Our Future Funds 2,235,228.80 Other Current Liabilities 99,614.40
Repair & Maintenance Funds 628,696.50
Other Current Assets 84,664.43
Long Term Assets Long-Term Liabilities
Land 1,628,807.03 Building/Land Loan from Diocese 1,007,315.42
Buildings 12,584,164.04 Construction Loan (Parking lot) 816,473.00
Furnishings/Contents 102,567.28 LASI Auto Loan 6,392.51
Equipment 63,644.86 Equity 15,673,763.97
TOTAL ASSETS $ 17,637,979.69
TOTAL LIABILITIES/EQUITY $ 17,637,979.69
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church�Actual Financial Results�
July 1, 2017 � December 31, 2017�
Total Income = $1,839,643 Total Expense = $ 1,769,128
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School�Actual Financial Results�
July 1, 2017 � December 31, 2017�
Total Income = $ 768,930 Total Expense = $ 708,329
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Actual Financial Results
July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT Actual Budget $ Over/(Under) Budget
% Over/Under
Budget
Income
School Operating Revenue $ 562,038.96 $ 587,115.00 $ (25,076.04) -4.3%
Church Assistance 50,875.00 50,875.00 0.00 0.0%
Fundraising / Development 113,850.32 17,500.00 96,350.32 550.6%
Other Operating Revenue 42,165.57 30,510.00 11,655.57 38.2%
Total Income $ 768,929.85 $ 686,000.00 $ 82,929.85 12.1%
Expense
Administrative Expenses $ 123,952.92 $ 130,009.44 $ (6,056.52) -4.7%
Instructional Expenses 474,180.06 497,411.16 (23,231.10) -4.7%
Operations & Maint Expenses 94,105.37 67,484.54 26,620.83 39.4%
Student Activities 16,090.26 5,100.00 10,990.26 215.5%
Total Expense $ 708,328.61 $ 700,005.14 $ 8,323.47 1.2%
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 60,601.24 $ (14,005.14) $ 74,606.38 -532.7%
BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2017
Assets Liabilities
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Operating Funds $ 138,210.22 Accounts Payable $ 18,393.24
Designated Savings 529,112.04 Prepaid Tuition/Student Registration 108,637.67 (1)
Repair & Maintenance Funds 73,825.12 Other Current Liabilities 744,997.57 (2)
Tuition Receivable 342,771.92 Long-Term Liabilities
Capital Improv/Other Res 113,795.86
Long Term Assets Equity 197,871.91
Furninshings & Contents 99,776.95
TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,183,696.25 TOTAL LIABILITIES/EQUITY $ 1,183,696.25
(1) Student registrations and tuition paid for 2017-18 school year
(2) Other Current Liabilities includes fees billed for the remaining school year as well as deferred revenue from specified donations.
St. Gregory the Great Resurrection Garden Actual Financial Results
July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT Actual Budget $ Over/(Under) Budget
% Over/Under
Budget
Income
Columbarium Sales $ 26,272.50 $ 10,770.00 $ 15,502.50 143.9%
Donations 1,000.00 0 $ 1,000.00 0%
Other Income 6.97 8.00 (1.03) -12.9%
Total Income $ 27,279.47 $ 10,778.00 $ 16,501.47 153.1%
Expenses
Landscaping /
Maintenance 3,631.77 2,750.00 881.77 32.1%
Other Expense - - - 0.0%
Total Expense $ 3,631.77 $ 2,750.00 $ 881.77 32.1%
Surplus / (Deficit) $ 23,647.70 $ 8,028.00 $ 15,619.70 194.6%
BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2017
Assets Liabilities & Equity
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Operating Fund $ 161,414.88 Accounts Payable $ 0
Other Payables 110,350.60
Long Term Assets Long Term Liabilities
Buildings 333,839.27 Loan from church (Phs I) 0
TOTAL ASSETS $ 495,254.15 Total Liabilities $ 110,350.60
Equity 384,903.55
TOTAL LIABILITIES/EQUITY $ 495,254.15
Requiem: A Lenten Concert
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church
Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m.
The SGG Chorale & Bel Canto Singers will sing “Requiem” & “Cantique” by Gabriel Faure
Children’s Choirs will sing Lenten Anthems
Music for Handbells by The Angelus Ringers
Music for Organ & Orchestra
Thomas W. Tiehel - Director of Music/Organist
Accompanied by Chamber Orchestra Music Staff: Linda Burkett, Guillermo Brazon
David Kimbell
A Free will offering will be received
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
CARIDAD CRISTIANA
SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL
Los invitamos a que brinden ayuda a las personas que pueden estar pasando por un mal momento económico en Bluffton.
Somos la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de St. Gregory the Great. Proveemos ayuda económica y de despensa a los que lo necesiten. Únanse a nosotros cómo voluntario o cómo contribuyente. Para contribuir, favor de utilizar los sobres que se encuentran en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia o escríbanos a 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909. Si usted necesita ayuda financiera se puede comunicar a nuestra línea telefónica al 1-866-324-6135
VISITAS DE HOSPITAL
Debido a las leyes federales de privacidad, usted o sus seres queridos deben informar a la parroquia que usted ha sido admitido al hospital y le gustaría recibir los sacramentos. Si cuando salga del hospital y vuelva a su casa desea recibir la comunión, favor de contáctese con la oficina del Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 ext. 334
¿ SE VA A MUDAR?
Si se va a mudar o va a dejar de asistir a esta parroquia, favor de
notificar a la asistente ejecutiva, ([email protected] o 843-815-3100 ext. 328 para que se pueda actualizar la base de datos. ¡GRACIAS!
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: Ministerio Diocesano de Ayuda a la Víctima: Louisa Storen, 843-856-0748.
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 843-705-5591 or
Mike Vezeau 843-705-5847
NEW PARISHIONERS
George & Elaine Bernier
David & Jeanne Crandall
Joe, Clare & Joanna Eaton
Joan Heyward
Mark & Judy Hund
Mark & Holly Kay
Nathan Koske
Leo & Margaret Krejci
Richard & Sharon Lavelle
Donna Lawrence
Sean, Angelina & Quinn McGuire
Ismael, Claudia, Braian & Daianna Mosqueira
Bella Rahm
Andrew, Antoinette, Avah, Aubrielle & Maverick Reeder
Dorothy Reese
Robert & Joanne Shields
Debra Welsh
BRIDGES FOR DIVORCED, WIDOWED & SINGLE
BRIDGES helps us build a bridge of support & friendship for our fellow parishioner’s who are divorced, widowed & single. Please join us for meetings & social events usually scheduled on Tuesday evenings. We enjoy group discussions, guest speakers, dinners at local restaurants, and occasional luncheons. Our bond is a special one, as we share our desire to help & support one another. Please call
Barbara Waite at 419-270-6049 or email at [email protected]
for more information and location of our next meeting.
SGG STAFF PERSONAL DE SGG
Away for the weekend? Forgot to pick up a bulletin? Read the weekly bulletin at www.sgg.cc
Diocesan Website: www.catholic-doc.org
MINISTRY CONTACTS CONTACTOS DE MINISTERIO
PARISH OFFICE
HOURS: Monday—Thursday
9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Friday
9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Horario de Oficina del Ministerio Hispano
Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 am a 4:30 pm Se puede contactar a la oficina par-roquial al 815-3100 ext 334 si necesita ayuda fuera de horario.
¿No estuvo este fin de semana ? ¿ Se le olvido recoger el boletin? Lea el boletín semanal en: www.sgg.cc Pagina diocesana: www.catholic-doc.org Página del Vaticano: www.vatican.va
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF
HIBERNIANS
Maureen Binder 843-706-7096 LECTORS
Gerry Kelly 843-757-7772 LIGHTHOUSE CD’S
Ray & Toni Dowling 843-757-4147 LITURGIA
Sr. Margarita Morales 843-815-3100 x322 MEN’S PRAYER GROUP
Patrick Baker 843-707-1763 MINISTERIO SOCIAL
Jesu Zena 843-304-1443 NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Sally Zaleski [email protected] NUEVA EVANGELIZACION
Sr. Margarita Morales 843-815-3100 x322 PRAYER CENACLE
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
Pauline Gareau 843-836-2268 PRAYER & WORSHIP
Laurie Niederer [email protected] PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Jane Putrino 843-815-7547 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
843-815-3100 x321 RACHEL’S VINEYARD www.rachelsvineyard.org R.C.I.A.
Deacon Mike Smigelski 732-278-9106 R.I.C.A
Sister Margarita 843-815-3100x322 RESPECT LIFE
Linda Bauer 843-706-3441
EMMAUS Joel Salas 843-298-2341 EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF THE DIVINE MERCY Peggy Kraus 843-707-1664 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Pat & Gary Boylan 941-204-7837 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ross Kuykendall 843-757-4005 FAMILY PROMISE Jack Rabbitt 843-705-4982 FINANCE COUNCIL Dave McClintock 843-705-2704 FLOWER & ALTAR GUILD Laurie Niederer [email protected] FUNERAL HOSPITALITY Ann Neaton 843-705-5188 GREETERS Hank & Donita Whittier [email protected] HISPANIC MINISTRY Jenny Bermejo 843-815-3100 x334 JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Walt Dupre 843-645-3838 KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY Phil Pescarino 843-705-4925 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Grand Knight Bill Hornbostel 843-705-3398 MYCHAL JUDGE ASSEMBLY 3198
Faithful Navigator Ed Kamenski843-705-9922
RESURRECTION GARDEN Lynn Conley 843-290-5267 ROSARY MAKERS (OUR LADY’S) Aimee Alcantara 843-208-6680
SAFE ENVIRONMENT –PARISH Parish Office - 843-815-3100
SAFE ENVIRONMENT –SCHOOL Sandy Bougus, 843-815-9988 SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER Angela Cavalluzzi 843-422-5155 SGG CATHOLIC SCHOOL Christopher Trott, 843-815-9988 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Assistance 1-866-324-6135 UPLIFT [email protected] Sarah Litchfield Elizabeth Adebahr
USHERS David Hahn— [email protected] VOCATION CHALICE Carol Jelen 843-705-7469 VOCATION COMMITTEE Joe Krygiel [email protected] WEDDING COORDINATORS Pat VanHouten - [email protected] Lynn Boaden - [email protected]
WELCOME COMMITTEE Corinne Farinelli [email protected]
WOMEN OF SGG Nancy Kuykendall [email protected]
Margaret DeMeo 843-705-1051 Arnetta Duncan 843-290-0747
YOUNG MEN’S SPIRITUALITY Frank Hoeflich [email protected]
Deacon Denny Burkett, Marriage & Annulment Coordinator 843-368-4781 • [email protected]
Deacon Greg W. Sams, Renewal Ministries 843-815-4141 • [email protected]
Suzette Greiner, Parish Manager 843-815-3100 x 329 • [email protected]
Tom Tiehel, Director of Music /Organist 843-815-3100 x 335 • [email protected]
Mike Sylvester, Director of Youth Ministry & Faith Formation
843-815-3100 x 323 • [email protected]
Jake Coffman, Elementary & Middle School Youth Minister 843-815-3100 x 321 • [email protected]
Gloria Alvarez-Kayser, Administrative Assistant, Youth/Formation
843-815-3100 x 350 • [email protected]
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY Knights of Columbus 843-705-3388 [email protected] ADORATION COORDINATOR Darlene Polk [email protected] ADORACION AL SANTISIMO Cesar Gonzalez 843-295-9961 ADULT BIBLE STUDY Gundy Dahm 843-379-6767 ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS Jim Coyne 843-706-3315 BEREAVEMENT GROUP Mike Vezeau 843-705-5847 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA #241 Chris Donelson 843-263-8011 BRIDGES- DIVORCED & WIDOWED Barbara Waite— 419-270-6049 CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM 843-819-7991 CENTRO DE FORMACION PARA LA MUJER Sr. Margarita Morales 843-815-3100 x322 CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Lillian Pente 843-705-7170 CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Priscilla Raffaele 843-705-2425 CHILDREN’S LITURGY 843-815-3100 CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH Deacon Greg Sams 843-815-4141 CHURCH CLEANING MINISTRY Bonnie Dreyer 843-705-3388 CURSILLO & ULTREYA Ree Messer 843-645-4525 [email protected]
Marsha Williams, Executive Assistant 843-815-3100 x 324 • [email protected]
Sister Margarita, Hispanic Ministry 843-815-3100 x 322 • [email protected]
Jenny Bermejo, Hispanic Ministry Administrative Assis-tant 843-815-3100 x 334 • [email protected]
Bryan Goll, Facilities Maintenance
843-815-3100 x 331 • [email protected]
Elizabeth Baginski, Accounting/HR Administrator 843-815-3100 x 325 • [email protected]
Alice Lee, Receptionist 843-815-3100 x 328 • [email protected]
