Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2018 St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909 Office: 843-815-3100 | Fax: 843-815-3150 www.sgg.cc
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) RECONCILIATION
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. At other times by appointment with a Priest. MUSIC
Ensembles: 9:00 a.m. Bel Canto Singers 11:00am SGG Chorale/Angelus Ringers 5:00 p.m. Youth Chorale
Preludes: Organ: “Love Divine All Love Excelling” arr. Callahan & “There Is A Balm” arr. Cosnik 11:00 a.m. Handbells: “Dona Nobis Pacem” arr. Behnke Processional: #474 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (Hyfrydol) Greeting & Penitential Rite GLORIA A Community Mass by R. Proulx
Collect MUSIC Responsorial Psalm 32
Gospel Acclamation
Homily, Creed, Offertory Preparation of the Gifts: #456 “There Is A Balm In Gilead” Music during Preparation: Anthem: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. “Laudate Dominum” by Christopher Walker Eucharistic Acclamations: Holy
Mystery of
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Chant: #340 “One Bread, One Body” & #349 “Bread Of Life”
Postlude: “Alleluia! Sing To Jesus” arr. Anna Laura Paige PASTORAL STAFF The Rev. Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini, MASS INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY V.F.,V.P. Pastor Sat 2/10/18 8:30 AM Fred Matheson + Joan Distler Anthony & Marie The Rev. Fr. Luis E. Serrano 4:00 PM John & Constance Quinn D'Agostino + Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100 6:00 PM Daniel Mullin + The Burn Family The Rev. Fr. Derrick Sneyd Sun 2/11/18 7:15 AM Paul & Jean Rocha + John & Pat Rocha Senior Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100 Deceased Members of
The Rev. Ray Leonard 9:00 AM the Berney & Horan Ginny Berney
Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100 Families 11:00 AM Sebastiano Galofaro + Enza Galofaro
Deacon Dennis W. Burkett 12:45 PM People of the Parish 843-368-4781 • 5:00 PM Jean Kenyon + Allen & Betty Wilk Deacon John Crapanzano Mon 2/12/18 6:45 AM Vaughn Paxson + Tim & Glynn Donlon 843-706-2387 • [email protected] 8:30 AM Harry Mahannah + Jane Mahannah 12:15 PM Theresa Wheatley Peggy Kraus Deacon Jim Graham Tue 2/13/18 6:45 AM Keith Innes + Rich Dunkel 843-705-4487 • [email protected] 8:30 AM Vincent Ruede + Paul & Mimi Dolan Deacon Walt Hollis 12:15 PM Dick Boehlert + Charlotte Adler 843-295-9192 • [email protected] Wed 2/14/18 6:45 AM Nora Walsh The Opper People
Deacon John McCabe 8:30 AM Lewis Flint + Kathy Flint
843-705-7919 • [email protected] 10:00 AM Constance Quinn Her Family 12:15 PM Leslie Hintelmann Pete & Susan Singleton
Deacon Gregory W. Sams 5:00 PM Joromir Botka + Peter & Daria Binazeski - - 843 815 4141 • [email protected] Dave & Jacqueline 7:00 PM Nicholas Perazzelli + Deacon Mike Smigelski Bullett 732-278-9106 • [email protected] 8:30 PM Deceased Members Thu 2/15/18 6:45 AM Lenore Dimon of the Peters Family 8:30 AM David Bergeron + Bob & Angela SAINTS AND 12:15 PM Connie Russo-Alesi + Charlie & Theresa Boyer SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Fri 2/16/18 6:45 AM Veronia O'Brian Demarro + Jim & Carol McCarl 8:30 AM Sophie Grossel + Dan & Rose Slick Sunday: World Marriage Day; The Oak Terrace 12:15 PM Michael Kornacki + World Day of the Sick Neighborhood Monday: Lincoln’s Birthday 7:00 PM
Tuesday: Mardi Gras; Sat 2/17/18 8:30 AM Catherine Schosser + John Schosser
Shrove Tuesday 4:00 PM Mary Panarella + Anthony & Holly DiGesu Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; 6:00 PM Don Geisler + Margie Geisler Valentine’s Day; Sun 2/18/18 7:15 AM Connie Poissindento + Ed Emrich Fast and Abstinence Gene & Margie Schneider 9:00 AM Greg & Sherri Lonz +
PRAYER & DEVOTION 11:00 AM Frances Zaremba + Stephen Zaremba 12:45 PM People of the Parish ADORATION OF THE BLESSED 5:00 PM Dr. Joseph Mitchell + Randy & Joyce Taylor SACRAMENT 24/7 (Chapel at SGG) + Deceased
ROSARY Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m. READINGS FOR THE WEEK DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION Monday 9:00 a.m. Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76;
MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTION Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR VOCATIONS Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; — - - PROLIFE ROSARY Thursday 9:00 a.m. 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1 6, 16 18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Thursday 7:30 p.m. (Saint Augustine Room) Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER CENACLE Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Saturday 9:00 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel) Mk 1:12-15 PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS
POR FAVOR RECEN POR ESTOS FELIGRESES
Louise Aviano Joanne Fotia Gerard O’Connor Richard Baldwin Chuck Fullmer Doug Pedrotty The Courage to Heal Joseph Barry Marilyn Fullmer Patricia Pelaez Leprosy was a highly contagious skin disease that led
Ken Berdine Sonia Gallagher Gloria Perron to certain death for anyone who caught it in Jesus’ Natalie Bogert David Gemmel Roland Petruzzi Lawrence Bourgard Adele Given Lucille Pflug time. For good reason the Jewish law demanded that a Rebecca Lynn Bowers Terry Goethe Barbara Piazza leper live set apart and scream out as he walked along Charles Boyer Linda Grady Patricia Pinchera to keep everyone at a safe distance. Imagine the pitiful Marilyn Brehio Barbara Guter David Pinckney scene of everyone discreetly but purposefully moving Jackie Bullett Marlene Haddad Connie Poland away at the sound of someone screaming, “Unclean,
Frank Bulson Joseph Hahne Joseph Polito unclean!” Jim Burke Barbara Harrison Jim Quill Michelle Camposano Jim Hines Mary Renner Yet the leper doesn’t scream to keep Jesus away. Joseph Cannon Patricia Keck Frank Rettich He walks right up to our Lord Tony Caruso Richard Keller John Riddell and confesses his faith in America Chavelas Kathleen Kort Jeffrey Roberts Jesus’ power to heal him of Barbara Chervenak Richard Kuhn Joe Ruoto this incurable bacteria. He - Nonie Colonna Carol Kuster Paul Russell humbly admits his contagious Johnson Delphine LaSpisa Mary Santarcangelo Maggie Creeden Jim Lee Rita Sarno illness and places himself Sonny deBethizy Joan Lieberman Fred Schmitz before Jesus. And unlike Sharon DeFalco Robert Loehr Frank Schwab anyone else might do, Jesus Valerie DiLieto Lorraine Maloney Dorothy Schweihs doesn’t run away, he walks Joseph DiSanto Richard Manser Ronnie Sebuck toward him. He does the
Caitlynn Dodge Sylvia Marguccio Fred Silverman unthinkable. He touches him! Carol Dombrowski Dorothy Massoni Robert Sisson Dorothy Dunn Cathie Mathiesen Francis Staab We need not be ashamed of our deadly sin that Charlie Durkee Gerry May Anthony Stefanic eats away at our heart and cripples our ability to love. Lawrence Dziomba William McCarthy June Stefanic Go to Jesus, expose it to him, and let his loving touch Judy Eaton Joseph McDermott Sandra Terrones transform you. Wallace Eichelberg Jim McDonald Les Thompson The terrible disease of leprosy was still a major
Dale Eilerman Nancy McDonald Myriam Thornewell problem well into the nineteenth century when St. Alaina Evans Billy McHugh David Torpey Richard Fagon Kathy Meese Jack Townes Damian, a Belgian missionary, went to the Hawaiian Francine Faldermeyer Mark Messer Richard Tracey Island of Molokai to serve as parish priest to all the Arlene Ferraro Ree Messer Al Urbano lepers quarantined on that island. Not fearing to touch Joan Ferreira Angela Munnelly Kathy Vigre them, he cared for them for many years until, as Annamae Finley Bill Naert Harry Walker expected, he contracted the disease and died of it.
Nancy Flanagan Betty Neuman Paige Weniger This is what it means to be a Christian! Be like Everett Forbes Nancy O’Brien Hank Whittier Ed Ford Susan O’Brien Al & Peggy Wilson Jesus. Be not afraid of your wounds or those of others, Joan Witt no matter how repellent, and give of yourself to care for them. —Fr. Mark Haydu © 2018 Liguori Publicaons • Liguori, MO 63057R9999
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 a.m. to 2 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. Any questions, call Lidia at 843-705-9683 or email her at [email protected]. Also a free will offering will be taken for the SCCCW’s convention project. ADORACIÓN
A DIOS TODA LA GLORIA
Una característica peculiar de la primera parte del vagelio según san Marcos es que en general Jesús obra un milagro y luego le dice al beneficiario del milagro que no se lo cuente a nadie. Se ha especulado mucho al respecto: Marcos está preparando el terreno para el gran "secreto" que se revelará cuando Pedro proclame que Jesús es el Mesías en Cesárea de Filipo; otros comentaristas más escépticos sostienen que Jesús, quien era plenamente consciente de su naturaleza humana, sabía que la mejor manera de difundir la Buena Nueva era pidiéndole a las personas que la mantuvieran en secreto. La reflexión de esta manera de guardar el secreto que nos resulta muy útil, sin embargo, es que Jesús estaba comenzando su ministerio público de la forma en que describe Pablo: lo estaba haciendo por la gloria de Dios, no para beneficio propio sino para beneficio de todos. Pablo después escribiría a los filipenses que Jesús "se rebajó a sí mismo" para parecerse a nosotros. Y vemos cómo esta humildad se pone en práctica hoy en la curación del leproso. Jesús está intentando revelar la presencia del Reino de Dios entre las personas, no para recibir gloria sino para que Dios fuera glorificado por él. Imitar esta forma de obrar, lo cual Pablo sugiere que hagan las facciones judías y
LECTURAS DE HOY TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Primera Lectura — El leproso habitará solo, fuera del
Salmo — Tú eres mi refugio; me rodeas de cantos de
liberación (Salmo 32 [31]).
Segunda Lectura
Evangelio —
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 FAITH FORMATION Bereavement Group VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Join us Sunday, February 11 and connect with a supportive group of people who 7:15 a.m. Mass really know how you feel. Help, comfort and care are Joe and Cindy DiSanto here for you at St. Gregory the Great. We meet every Tuesday in the St. Augustine Room in the church from 11:00 a.m. Mass noon to 1:30 p.m. Larry and Karen Floyd
If you wish to join us, please call Additional volunteers are needed to take the Vocation Margaret deBethizy at 843-705-5591 or Chalice for a week. If you would like to participate, Mike Vezeau 843-705-5847 please call Carol Jelen at 843-705-7469
GIVE GOD THE GLORY
A curious feature of the first half of Mark’s Gospel is the pattern of Jesus working a miracle, then telling the recipient of the miracle to keep still about it. Many theories have been offered: Mark is setting the stage for the great “secret” revealed when Peter will proclaim Jesus the Messiah at Caesarea Philippi; more skeptical commentators offer that Jesus, fully aware of human nature, knew that the way to spread the news was to tell people to keep it secret. The insight into this secret-keeping that serves us well, however, is that Jesus was initiating his public ministry according to the pattern that Paul describes. He was doing it for the glory of God—not for his own benefit, but for that of all. Paul would later write in Philippians that Jesus “humbled” himself to become like us. And we see this humility at work in today’s healing of the leper. Jesus is trying to reveal the presence of God’s reign among the people, not so that he himself might receive the glory, but so that God would be glorified through him. Imitating this pattern, which Paul encourages the Jewish and Greek Christian factions in Corinth to do, still serves us well today. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
FORMACIÓN DE FE
INFORMACIÓN GENERAL UN MOTIVO PARA PASAR
BAUTIZOS: Los bautismos se llevan acabo un sábado de TIEMPO EN ADORACIÓN cada mes .Las pláticas de preparación son obligatorias para padres y padrinos. Los papas deben estar registrados Nuestra Capilla de Adoración Perpetua por lo menos tres meses en la parroquia y los padrinos de- nos da la oportunidad de pasar una hora ben estar casados por la Iglesia o solteros con todos los sa- en oración y darle gracias a Dios por las cramentos. Se necesita un mínimo de 45 días para planear el bendiciones que hemos recibido. Esta ho- bautismo después de tomadas las pláticas. Los niños ra de paz y meditación con el Santísimo mayores de 5 años necesitan tomar una preparación adicio- Sacramento puede ser una oportunidad para rezar por nal. Próxima clase el 17 de marzo de 9am-1pm en el Salón de St. Andrew. Por favor registrarse a la salida de Misa o nuestros amigos y familiares que están enfermos o sim- llamando a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano. plemente por aquellos que necesiten de nuestras ora-
MATRIMONIOS: La preparación del Sacramento del Matri- ciones. monio toma un mínimo de seis meses a partir de la primera cita, planee con anticipación. Para más información llamar a Nuestro deseo es tener a una persona presente cada la oficina del ministerio hispano. hora, de las 24 horas del día, en contemplación silencio-
QUINCEAÑERAS: Esta celebración es ofrecida solo a los sa y reflexión. Necesitamos más adoradores para este miembros registrados y activos de la parroquia que han recibi- ministerio, por favor sean generosos con su tiempo y do la primera comunión. Toma un mínimo de seis meses para anótense para pasar una hora con nuestro Señor. la preparación. Por favor reserve la Iglesia antes del salón de fiesta. Para mas información llamar a la oficina del ministe- rio hispano. Para más información o si solamente se quiere anotar para donar una hora de su tiempo a la semana, favor de PRESENTACIONES DE NIÑOS: Las presentaciones de niños - - deben ser reservadas con 1 SEMANA de anticipación. Por llamar a Cesar Gonzalez 843 295 9961 o escribirle a favor reservar la fecha llamando a la oficina de la parroquia, [email protected] 843-815-3100, ext. 235. ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades Pre-K—6 Christopher Trott • Principal 843-815-9988 • [email protected] www.sggcs.org
Students, teachers, parents, staff and volunteers celebrated Catholic Schools Week January 28 - February 3. The celebration kicked off with an opening Mass on Sunday and continued throughout the week with dress-up days such as red, white and blue themes and favorite sports teams. Activities included Muffins with Moms and Donuts with Dads. A school dance competition between the grades was held mid-week in which first grade showed off their mad dance skills and took home the title this year. The week ended with a school Mass and treats. Check out more of our Catholic Schools Week pictures online at www.sggcs.org. PARISH LIFE
MIDWEEK LENTEN The flowers on the altar are given by Jim and Joan Dworak in thanksgiving on the ORGAN PLUS th occasion of their 50 wedding anniversary. CONCERTS
Thomas W. Tiehel, MSM, Organist Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church Elder Law & Estate Planning Center 11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Offers a free Wills vs. Trusts workshop
PLUS When: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 February 16 - Karen Bartlett – Harp/Piano Where: St. Andrew Hall – Pinckney Colony Road Time: 2:00 -4:00 p.m. February 23 – Frank Treybal - Flute Attorneys Brian Treacy and Rebekah Freeman will March 2 – Guillermo Brazon—Mandolin discuss the pros and cons of Wills vs. Trusts along with March 9 - SGG Honors Choir & Chime Choir these important topics: Linda Burkett—Director Protecting Assets from Nursing Homes Probate in South Carolina March 16 – David Kimbell – Cello/Violin Tom Tiehel—Director Powers of Attorney Medicaid Joint Accounts Veterans BenefitsAA.and so much more
Reserve your seat today by calling 843-757-5294 or register on line at hiltonheadelderlaw.com
RENEWAL MINISTRY
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 Retreats: September 8 & 9 Men's Retreats: March 10 & 11 | September 22 & 23
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]
STEWARDSHIP LIFE Knight of Columbus Cardinal Bernardin Council meeting
Thank you for these gifts The Council 12263 will meet on February 13th January 27 and 28 in St. Andrew Hall at 6:45 pm. A rosary will precede the Business Meeting. There will not be a Pot Luck Supper in Offertory Collection: $29,500.00 February. EFT: $7,965.86 Interested in learning about what we do or on becoming
a Knight, contact
John Ott at 843 705-1918, or [email protected]. PARISH LIFE
Position Available Client Advocate Beaufort/Hardeeville
The St. Francis Center 40 hours per week for Catholic Charities, Beaufort. Provide health care services, client advocacy, and emergency financial assistance. Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills required. Knowledge of MS Office and basic budgeting, ability to work independently and to learn data management system essential. Must have 2-4 years business experience in working in a social services environment, non-profit organization. Bachelor's degree in related social service, business or liberal arts field. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Understanding of Catholic social teaching required. Excellent benefits with generous paid time off. For consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to Thank You! [email protected]
We are grateful to the parishioners of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church for your generosity which enabled grandparents to choose Christmas gifts for their grandchildren. 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 You shared your time and treasure to bring only designated parking areas! We have had an joy to many children who otherwise may ongoing problem with cars being parked along the not have found gifts under their Christmas planter areas, the roadways, and in the drop-off area. tree from their grandparents. 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.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Are you actively involved in the parish? Do you want to help shape the future of SGG? Are you a positive, forward-thinker who is willing to bring new ideas to the table? We need you. The Pastoral Council of St. Gregory the Great is an advisory council to our Pastor, Monsignor Cellini. We generally meet once a quarter in the late afternoon to discuss open projects in the parish, our ministries, our goals, what is working and what may need some help. If you are interested in becoming a member of our team, please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and a resume to Suzette Greiner at [email protected] or through the mail to 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, 29909. PARISH LIFE
LENT BEGINS - WEDNESDAY, February 14
The 40-day Lenten season is our annual preparation for the Easter celebration. Lent is a time for conversion and self denial, for “returning to God with our whole heart” (Joel 2:12). Along with catechumens preparing for baptism, we “repent and believe in the good news” (Mark 1:15). We’re told to do things in Lent, especially to pray, fast and give alms. Lent is first of all about doing with our whole self, body, mind and soul. Lenten discipline is not just fostering the right religious attitudes and ideas. During Lent we recommit ourselves to being “practicing Catholics,” to living by the laws of Christ and the Church and to disciplining ourselves so we can be open to the grace to grow in faith, hope and love. Ash Wednesday is February 14. Palm Sunday is March 25. The Easter Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday is March 29-31. Easter Sunday is April 1.
MASSES ON ASH WEDNESDAY 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 in Spanish ALL MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH ASHES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT MASS ONLY
STATIONS OF THE CROSS • Stations of the Cross with Benediction will be prayed in English each Friday in Lent at 4:00 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church. • Stations will be prayed in Spanish each Friday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church followed by the 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
LENTEN DIETARY REGULATIONS
Current laws of the Catholic Church regarding fast and abstinence during the season of Lent are as follows: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two lesser meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, however together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. Catholics who have completed their 18th year are bound by this law until the beginning of their 60th year. Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. On days of abstinence, meats should not be taken at any meal. The law of abstinence binds ALL Catholics who have completed their 14th year. In addition to the few days on which a strict fast must be kept, there is a spirituality of fasting that permeates these forty days. Our “fast” can include acts of self-sacrifice and refraining from frivolous activities, so as to make room for prayer and works of charity, which are the fabric of the Lenten season.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY DINNERS
The first dinner will be February 16. Dinner will be served 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. The date for the dinners are: February 16, 23 and March 2, 9,16 and 23. Come and enjoy a great dinner with fine fellowship. All profits from the dinners will go to local charities.
You can protect mothers and children by Here’s how to take part: joining this worldwide mobilization! Vigil location: Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils Savannah Medical Clinic th and community outreach, 40 Days for Life 120 East 34 Street, has inspired 750,000 volunteers! Savannah With God’s help, here are the proven Vigil hours: results in 21 coordinated campaigns: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily Local contact: 13,998 babies saved from abortion Linda Bauer 843-706-3441 170 abortion workers converted [email protected] 90 abortion centers closed 40daysforlife.com/ Learn more and get involved by visiting our campaign at the Savannah address above! PARISH LIFE
Anointing of the Sick South Carolina State Board This Weekend Ancient Order of Hibernians In 1992, Pope John Paul II introduced the celebration of the World Day of the Sick Feast on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. This annual celebration gives people the opportunity to pray for and deepen their solidarity with the sick among us.
3 BIG PRIZES Since Vatican II, our understanding of the Sacrament 1. Ireland Trip for 4 of the Anointing the Sick has grown and we have come 2. Cruise from Charleston for 2 to realize the importance of celebrating the sacrament at 3. Check for $500 the onset of a serious illness, with family members and friends surrounding the person who is sick. The
ONE WEEK GOLF VACATION TO sacramental celebration helps to strengthen the sick
IRELAND FOR FOUR & MORE person with God’s grace, to help them through the illness.
- Parishes celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick as a Includes: Air Fare, community on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, which Bed & Breakfast, is February 11. This weekend we will be anointing the Greens Fees and a Car sick after all the Masses. If you're not a golfer, a check for $1000 The Mercy Mission is provided instead of golf fees provides Catholic Charities outreach services to those in need in Jasper County. ONLY 300 TICKETS We currently run a thrift store and DONATION PER have a wellness food pantry. TICKET $100.00 Our new business hours are: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday:
Ireland Travel is limited from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
September through May. Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday is BOGO day at the thrift store. You may upgrade to peak The Mercy Mission Thrift Store and outreach is staffed travel months at by two Catholic Charities employees and by friendly and winner's expense. willing volunteers. A wide variety of used clothing,
The winner and all housewares, and furniture is available at low prices. All companions begin the trip merchandise is examined and tested before it is offered from the winner's residence. for sale.
We need donations, especially furniture, appliances and THE AOH will be sole judges of all questions housewares. You can drop off items during business and any disputes hours at the store located at 19869 Whyte Hardee Blvd., Hardeeville SC, 29927.
Drawing 3:00 p.m., March 17, 2018 Pickup service is provided at no cost to donors by Katie O’Donald’s Irish Pub calling 866-70MERCY (866-706-3729).
1008 Fording Island Rd Volunteers are always needed: to volunteer please
Bluffton, South Carolina contact Catholic Charities Regional Director, Eric - - Phillips, at the mission or 201 820 8568 (mobile phone). We are looking for a weekly commitment of at least 3
Information Contact hours in either the food pantry or thrift store.
Name Tim O’Connor Marketing and Communications expert needed: We - - Phone 843 815 6724 are looking for a marketing and communications
volunteer who can help us build awareness of the thrift Full Details at www.scaoh.org store and attract new donors, customers and volunteers. VIDA PARROQUIAL
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Virgen Peregrina
La imagen de Nuestra Señora de Domingo: Guadalupe ha iniciado una peregrinación por los hogares de la comunidad parroquial de Saint Gregory the Great. Lunes: Si usted desea que la imagen de Nuestra Martes: Señora les acompañe por una semana, por Miércoles: favor llame a la oficina del Ministerio Di Hispano 843-815-3100 Ext. 334 Viernes: Sábado: Noche de Alabanza y Taller de Musicos de los Siervos de Maria 23 & 24 de Febrero St. Francis by the Sea, Hilton Head Gran Congreso Familiar Del 8 al 10 de JUNIO 2018 Santiago Fernández es uno de los principales En John Paull II Catholic School compositores de música litúrgica en español de la iglesia en la actualidad. Con más de 30 años de Reservemos este fin de semana, Estará con experiencia pastoral, viaja a nivel nacional e nosotros el Padre Ángel Espinoza desde internacional para ofrecer conciertos y compartir México, compartiendo su experiencia en el su experiencia sobre el Ministerio Hispano. trabajo con jóvenes, con familia y con parejas. Viernes Feb 23, 7pm: Concierto de Alabanza para el Ministerio de Música y las Pequeñas Comunidades También estará con nosotros el Padre Sábado Feb 24, de 9am a 5pm: Taller para el Ministerio De Jesús Hernán Orjuela de Colombia. Música (Sólo para los miembros del coro) Acompañándonos con la música y su testimonio como laica misionera Javeriana, estará Marlín Murillo de Colombia. Retiro Espiritual de Cuaresma
CUARESMA EMPIEZA– MIERCOLES 14 DE Febrero 17,2018 de 8 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.
FEBRERO Donde: Ridgeland Farmer’s Market 9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Misas de Miércoles de Ceniza Ridgeland 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Y a las 8:30 en Español Donacion: $15
Todas las misas seran en iglesia de
Saint Gregory the Great Dirigido por el Pbro. Salvador Valadez
Pidan y se les dará; busquen y hallarán; llamen y se les Les recordamos e invitamos a el viacrucis abrirá la puerta. Porque el que pide, recibe; el que busca, todos los viernes durante la cuaresma a las encuentra; y se abrirá la puerta al que llama. 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia de St. Gregory the Mateo 7,7-8 Great. Al terminar tendremos la Santa Misa de los Viernes. Los esperamos!
NUEVA EVANGELIZACION
Se acerca nuestro retiro de Nueva Evangelización para el mes de Marzo los días 1,2,3, y 4 por esta misma razón empezamos ya con la pre-evangelización que se está dando todos los Viernes después de la Santa Misa.
¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de vivir este encuentro personal con Jesús!
Para más información llamar a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano al 843-815-3100 Ext.334 CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
THANK YOU!! The Ancient Order of Hibernians would like to thank everyone who made our first Right to Life event so special! Thank you to those who participated and to those who were with us in prayer for the protection of God’s creation of human life from conception to natural death. It was a blessed time to be together to share our faith and commitment to the sanctity of life. May this prayerful witness for life be the beginning of a new tradition at Saint Gregory the Great. See you next year! CARIDAD CRISTIANA
SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE VISITAS DE HOSPITAL
DE PAUL Debido a las leyes federales de Los invitamos a que brinden ayuda a privacidad, usted o sus seres las personas que pueden estar queridos deben informar a la pasando por un mal momento parroquia que usted ha sido económico en Bluffton. admitido al hospital y le gustaría recibir los sacramentos. Si cuando salga del hospital y Somos la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de St. vuelva a su casa desea recibir la comunión, favor de contáctese con la oficina del Gregory the Great. Proveemos ayuda económica y de - - despensa a los que lo necesiten. Únanse a nosotros Ministerio Hispano 843 815 3100 ext. 334 cómo voluntario o cómo contribuyente.
¿ SE VA A MUDAR? Para contribuir, favor de utilizar los sobres que se encuentran en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia o escríbanos a Si se va a mudar o va a dejar de asistir a esta parroquia, favor de 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909. notificar a la asistente ejecutiva, - - Si usted necesita ayuda financiera se puede comunicar ([email protected] o 843 815 3100 ext. 328 para que se pueda actualizar la base de datos. a nuestra línea telefónica al 1-866-324-6135 ¡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.