THE GREGORIAN

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH/COMMUNITY EVENTS/INFORMATION

OUR PARISH MISSION St. Gregory the Great

Mission Statement

St. Gregory the Great is a Catholic Church made up of people of many different ages, talents, and cultural backgrounds. We are an urban faith community with a small town feel of welcome and hospitality. Motivated by our baptismal calling, we accept our duty to embody the presence of Jesus Christ in the world and to take up the mission he entrusted to us by our word and example. We glorify God through support and service of our time, talent, and treasure to our church and to the larger community in which we live.

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ST. GREGORY HELPING HANDS The mission of our St. Gregory Helping Hands ministry is to provide parishioners and people living in our neighborhood with emergency financial or material assistance. It will also provide financial support for local organizations that offer assistance to people in need such as Care for Real or the Women’s Center. PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR GIVE CENTRAL GiveCentral is a method of electronic giving that guarantees us a steady income whether you are able to attend Mass any given weekend or not. It is safe. It is easy to enroll. You can change your level of giving at any time if your financial situation changes. It is also a green way to give that reduces paperwork and saves trees. You can sign up for GiveCentral on the home page of our parish web site at www.stgregory.net, or you can contact John Miaso at the Parish Center (773-561-3546), and she can enroll you or help you with the process if you have any questions or difficulties. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHICAGO CATHOLIC The Catholic New World is the only official faith resource serving Catholics in Cook and Lake Counties. It contains news and information about the Church in Chicago and around the world. It offers the opportunity to look at current events through the lens of faith and offers resources to help you grow in your own faith, hope and love. A one year subscription costs $25. You can call to subscribe at 312-534-7777, or subscribe on-line at www.chicagocatholic.com. LIVE STREAMED MASSES The Archdiocese of Chicago continues to livestream weekday and Sunday Masses at https://radiotv.archchicago.org/television/broadcast-masses. All Masses are also available at YouTube.com/catholicchicago. The Mercy Home Mass for shut-ins is available every Sunday at 9:30a.m. on WGN, channel 9. Bishop Robert Barron is livestreaming daily and Sunday Mass at https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/. Also, continue to pray daily for all those who have been impacted by the Covid-19 virus when you hear our Church bells ringing at 9a.m., noon, 3p.m., 6p.m. and 9p.m.

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PARISH COMMUNITY/ EVENTS/INFORMATION

ITG RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Welcome to ITG Religious Education Program

(Saints Ita, Thomas of Canterbury & Gregory the Great Parish) Please help us stay safe and productive. If your child attended their first year of Religious Education (2019 - 2020) school year you may register them for their second year using the digital form. Please fill out one registration form PER STUDENT. Due to the Pandemic we will have limited space for 1st year students. This will be at a first come, first serve basis. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and patience. DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 3RD 2020 AT 11PM https://forms.gle/eKGxbxCHU7H2A4so8 THE WOMEN’S CENTER

SEEKING FAMILY ROOM DONATIONS We need 4 car seats for 20 to 40 lb., plus 3 infant car seat/carriers (by law all car seats must be less than 7 years old), 4 high chairs, 5strollers, 3 baby carriers, 4 pack n plays, 3 toddler beds, 3 cribs, 2 exersaucers and 4 baby swings. We have a great need for baby food and all brands of baby formula (especially Enfamil Formula-the yellow box). All baby food must be in date. Also needed are diapers in sizes 5 and 6 only, and receiving blankets, all sizes of pull ups, new pacifiers, baby wipes, baby shampoo, lotion, and breast pumps. These items cannot be picked up unless accompanied by baby furniture. The families who receive them are grateful for your generosity. For our address where you can deliver them to us or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call 773-794-1313.

VIRTUAL BABY BOTTLE PROJECT October is Respect Life Month and The Women’s Center needs your help more than ever. Each year, the Baby Bottle Project has been our major fundraising effort. Because of your generosity we have been able to save a multitude of Mothers and their babies from the sorrow of abortion. With parish Mass attendance restricted, the traditional distribution of physical baby bottles will be limited. Because of these uncertain times, we are inaugurating a Virtual Baby Bottle Project. We thank you for your past generosity. You can make your donation at www.gotwc.org. Please we sure to note your parish or organization name so that we can thank the entire group for their generosity.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A volunteer is needed Wednesdays and Saturdays at our Evergreen Park Office (9730 S. Western, Ste. 318,

Evergreen Park, IL) for light office work. For more info call us at 708-320-4066.

PARISH NEWS/INFORMATION

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MEET THE STAFF

DEACON PAUL SPALLA

Deacon Paul comes to St. Ita, St. Thomas and St. Gregory from St. Mary of the Lake parish where he ministered for 30 years. Before that, he ministered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel for 20+ years. He worked primarily with the poor and marginalized at both of these parishes and has worked with St. Thomas of Canterbury food pantry for several years from time to time. Paul has two adopted sons, Javier and Humberto Sanchez, who both graduated from St. Gregory High School in the 1990s. Paul is the grandfather of 5 chil-dren, ages 25 to 8 years old. Paul looks forward to being part of our staff and parish family.

Knights of Columbus - Virtual meeting

Our Knights of Columbus council is still

going strong. Any Catholic male over the age of 18

interested in becoming a member of the knights,

please contact Father Bob in the rectory office.

Pray the rosary with us online!

Every Tuesday at 7 pm, join on Zoom to say the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet online with

other Ss. Ita & Thomas of Canterbury parishioners. You can connect on your computer or by phone, or just dial in to listen. Please email

Staci at staci.davidson@yahoo.com

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PARISH/COMMUNITY/EVENTS/INFORMATION

Date Envelopes Cash/Loose Electronic Giving Total

June 7 $ $1,980 $1,980

June 14 $ $ $

June 21 $ $2,370 $10,768 $13,138

June 28 $ $1,265 $1,265

Holy Days $ $ $ 30 $ 30

Total $ $5,615 $10,798 $16,413

Sunday and Holy Day Collection Totals

For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30

June

Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date $ (32,407)

Year-to-Date Collected as of June 30, 2020 $287,014

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

YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget 90%

BINGO

Bingo at St. Gregory is “Smoke Free”

TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO AT ST. GREGORY Games begin at 7:00 PM in the Gym Basement—Social Hall

(1609 West Gregory St.)

$2,250 in prizes (includes 2— $500 games)

In case of bad weather, please call the Parish Center at 773-561-3546, after 2:00p.m. for possible cancellation.

SOUP KITCHEN CORNER Thank you to everyone who has been able to donate to the Saint Thomas Soup Kitchen. Donations are still being accepted by our ushers, either before or after Mass.

Remember: Hygiene products such as toilet paper, paper towels, portable hand sanitizer, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, tampons, pads and laundry detergent are still needed. As well as canned and other food such as Spam, baked beans, canned ravioli/pastas, canned stew, tuna, instant coffee, sugar, creamer, instant oatmeal packets, cases of bottled water, single-serve chips and reusable masks.

AS OF MARCH 10, 2020

BINGO IS SUSPENDED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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OUR PRAYERS

Liturgical MINISTRIES OCTOBER 3/OCTOBER 4

Saturday—4:30pm Sunday—10:00am

Presider

Lectors/Commentators Millie Slane Susan Silvano

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, September 27 8:30am—Parishioners 10:00am—Parishioners MONDAY, September 28 8:30am—Parishioners TUESDAY, September 29 8:30am—Parishioners WEDNESDAY, September 30 8:30am—Memorial Fund THURSDAY, October 1 8:30am—Parishioners FRIDAY, October 2 8:30am—+Adelaida Uychoco SATURDAY, October 3 8:30am—Parishioners 4:30pm—+Mary, James & Thomas Nelson SUNDAY, October 4 8:30am—Parishioners 10:00am—+Birt, McManamon & McGants family

Prayer List

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

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

Memorial Fund

Anthony DelRosario

Our Armed Forces Please pray for

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

Greeters

At 6p.m. every Wednesday, we ask that you take a moment to pray for the healing of the Church and its leadership and for the healing of all victims of clergy sexual misconduct.

PARISH CENTER 5545 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-3546 773-728-3827 (fax)—www.stgregory.net Hours: Monday-Saturday- 9:00am - 5:00 pm

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

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

SACRISTAN Mr. Dan Creed

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Mr. Joseph Malham, Iconographer, Artist-in-Residence Amy Alznauer, Creative Writer, Artist-in-Residence

SCHOOLS Northside Catholic Academy (NCA) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Admissions Office: 773-743-6277

PARISH STAFF Pastoral Associates: Rev. Mr, Juan Ramirez, Sister Mary Jeanne Hayes, SND de N Deacons: Rev. Mr. Paul Spalla, Rev. Mr. Ronald B. Stricker, Rev. Mr. Jaime Rios Operations Director: Mr. Stuart Boldry Director of Music (St. Ita): Mr. Daniel Lagacy Director of Stewardship: Mrs. Dorothy W. Julian Parish Administrative Assistant: Ms. Soledad Andrade Coordinator of Religious Education: Mr. Candido Reyna Temporary Director of the Soup Kitchen: Mr. Jim Eder ST. GREGORY CREDIT UNION 1609 W. Gregory St., Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-5493 Sunday 9:30am-12:00pm & Wednesday 7:00pm-9:00pm

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT APP Can be found at St. Gregory the Great, Chicago IL iPhone Users-Text : great1 to 555888 Android Users-Text : great2 to 555888

MASSES Sunday: Saturday Evening—4:30pm, Sunday—10:00am. Parish Daily Mass: Tuesday to Friday at 8:00 AM at St. Ita To register: Please call 312-291-1502 or visit the St Ita Parish website at https://www.saintita.org

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

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

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

SERVICES Prayer Requests: If you or a family member or relative is ill and would like to be included on the list of prayer requests, please call the Parish Center. Mass Intentions: You may request a Mass intention for someone who is living or deceased or special occasions such as birth-days, special anniversary, get well wishes. Please call or stop by the Parish Center.

DEVOTIONS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday of each month, 9:00am-10:00am, except when funerals are scheduled. Novena To Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays 6:30pm

TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE The Taizé Prayer Service will focus on seasonal icons. Taizé Prayer Service will be held in Church on Sundays at 4:00pm. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP The Charismatic Prayer Community meetings are held on Sundays from 5:00-7:00pm in the Baseheart room in the lower level of the gym building.

Parish & School INFORMATION & SERVICES

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