THE GREGORIAN

MARCH 17, 2019 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT

“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”

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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STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Every Friday during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be offered after the 8:30a.m. Mass in the Church. The Stations of the Cross will also be offered on Good Friday, Apr.19 at 3p.m. DYNAMIC CATHOLIC BEST LENT EVER REFLECTIONS - The Dynamic Catholic Institute has prepared a series of daily reflections for Lent. Go to www.DynamicCatholic.com/Lent and sign up to receive a daily Lenten reflection. MAGNIFICAT LENTEN COMPANION – All parishioners are invited to take a free copy of the Magnificat Lenten Companion – a booklet which offers a daily reflection on all the weekdays and Sundays of Lent and Holy Week. They will be available on the Usher’s Tables and at the North Courtyard ramp entrance. KOLBE HOUSE JAIL MINISTRY - Kolbe House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago, provides pastoral care to those imprisoned in Cook County Jail. To support the ministry of Kolbe House, we will be collecting items that can be given to prisoners in Cook County Jail. They need the following full size or travel size toiletries of toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, mouthwash, deodorant and liquid body wash. There will be a box near the baptismal font where you can leave these items. CRS RICE BOWL - The first weekend of Lent, Mar. 9-10, cardboard banks will be available in Church to support CRS Rice Bowl. Participants are invited to fill their banks with spare change to support Catholic Relief Services which provides emergency relief services to people in need around the world. The banks should be returned the Palm Sunday weekend, Apr. 13-14. TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE On Sunday, March 17, we will be hosting a Taizé Prayer service beginning at 4p.m. in Church. Taizé prayer involves simple chanting in the Taizé style, a Scripture reading, intercessory prayer, and an opportunity for silent prayer and reflection before an icon of Jesus, Mary or one of the saints. If you have never experienced this form of prayer before, please consider joining us. This month we will pray before an icon of St. Joseph.

LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES

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LENTEN MOVIE - Sunday, Mar. 24, we will be showing our Lenten movie at 3p.m. in the basement of the Parish Center. The movie is taken from the Catholicism DVD series of Bishop Robert Barron entitled World Without End: The Last Things which focus on what Catholics believe about heaven, purgatory, hell, angels and devils. It also looks at how this life is a preparation for an extraordinary world yet to come. SOUP & SCRIPTURE – LENTEN BIBLE STUDY ON THE PASSION NARRATIVES We have a spiritual enrichment treat for you at St. Gregory’s - a Lenten Bible Study. We will be traveling through the four Passion Narratives that we find in the four Gospels. These Passion Narratives are extremely rich, and each shed a unique light on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. We will gather in the basement meeting room of the Parish Center after the 10:30am Mass from March 10th thru April 14th. A light Lenten lunch of soup, bread and beverage will be served, and our sessions will be an hour in length. You are encouraged to attend all six sessions, but if you cannot do so, please come for those sessions at which you are available.

Parishioner Tom Kosnik will be our guide. Tom has a Masters of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union, spent several months studying scripture in the Holy Land and has many years of facilitating Bible study programs of various kinds. Treat yourself to something special this Lent and join us for the Lenten Bible Study Series on the Passion Narratives. Mar. 10, How to read the Bible; Mar. 17, the Passion according to Mark; Mar. 24, the Passion according to Matthew; Mar. 31, the Passion according to Luke; Apr. 7, the Passion according to John; Apr. 14, Cistercian insights on the Passion. MINISTRY OF THE WEEK—COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) The Council of Catholic Women is a Parish organization whose mission is to empower and educate Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. Members attend meetings on the first Sunday of each month, participate in special events and assist in fund-raising projects. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14[1a]/Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1/Lk 9:28b-36 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [37]/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 [8a]/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ICA CONCERT: DANCING BRASS SEXTET

April 7 at 4:00 PM – St. Gregory the Great Church, 5535 N Paulina, 60640

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PARISH INFORMATION

A COPY OF THIS EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN WILL BE ON THE BACK COVER OF THE RITUAL SONG BOOK

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE—STORM—ACTIVE SHOOTER

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PARISH/COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

April 10—12:00pm-Regular Meeting—Tuna Casserole & Salad May 8—12:00pm-Regular Meeting—Italian Wedding Soup & Caesar Salad June 12—12:00pm-Regular Meeting—BBQ Beef Sandwiches &Cole Slaw

DON’T FORGET! BRING YOUR FAVORITE BIRTHDAY DESSERT TO SHARE DURING THE MONTH OF YOUR BIRTHDAY

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.

NORTHSIDE CATHOLIC ACADEMY (NCA)

1.)All are welcomed to bring their children ages 2-5 yrs old to our Mommy & Me Yoga and Aerobics Playdate! Join us in having a fun workout with your little one!

Children will be able to participate in fun yoga and aerobic activities with Be Yoga Andersonville and Orange Theory Fitness! Bring your yoga mat and towel. We'll provide cold water and refreshments. Orange Theory Fitness will be giving out free passes. Parents will also have the opportunity to learn about Northside Catholic Academy early learning program. It's going to be a fun time! Invite friends and come out!

On Saturday, March 16, 12- 2 PM! NCA GYM 1401 W. Granville. Chicago, IL 60660 Please RSVP at the link below: https://goo.gl/forms/tbD5e5JubbVyOIGA2 2. Come out and join us for the Queen of Hearts Raffle!! The drawings are at 6:30 pm at the Double Bubble on Broadway. The pot is now over $39,000. You can buy tickets at the Double Bubble or Edge of Sweetness right next door. Tickets are 6 for $5.00. We could all use $20,000! Play and you just might win! 3. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR REDUCED TUITION! Are you interested in high-quality faith-based education for your child? Your Kindergarten through 8th-grade student/s may be eligible to attend Northside Catholic Academy an award-winning elementary school on a Guardian Angel Scholarship next school year. The deadline for consideration of the Guardian Angel Fund is May 1, 2019. Join us at an Open House Wednesday, April 10, 9 AM- 11 AM. We also conduct private admissions tours. Monday through Friday from 8 AM- 3PM. For more information, go to NorthsideCathoic.org or call 773-743-6277.

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OUR PRAYERS

Liturgical MINISTRIES MARCH 23/MARCH 24

Saturday—4:30pm Sunday—8:30am Sunday—10:30am

Presider Fr. Paul Wachdorf Fr. Paul Wachdorf Fr. Brian Fischer

Lectors/Commentators Jon Hageman Millie Slane

Sr. Regina De Vitto Daniel Yingst

Winston Buenvenida Jusy Nocek

Eucharistic Ministers Frank Corbett Gerry Malone

Letty Baltazar Kelly Chester

Mickey Chigas Eunice Daniels

Kathy Moore Carmen Rosario Joanne Prorok

Butch Odulio Ines Odulio

Altar Servers Thomas Budziszewski Ava Budziszewski

Arhys Ocupé Virly Ocupé Lance Ocupé

John Alznauer Ian Sheridan Meg Alznauer

MC-Thomas Budziszewski MC-Nino Ocupé MC-Molly Sheridan

Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, March 17 8:30am—Parishioners 10:30am—+Alice M. & Martin J. Dungan MONDAY, March 18 8:30am—Carol Hanson, In Gratitude TUESDAY, March 19 8:30am—Josephine Centeno, Happy 95th Birthday +Joseph Thomalla WEDNESDAY, March 20 8:30am—+Peter Slane, 1st anniversary of death THURSDAY, March 21 8:30am—Memorial Fund FRIDAY, March 22 8:30am—+Daniel Fegan, 1st anniversary of death SATURDAY, March 23 8:30am—Parishioners 4:30pm—Parishioners SUNDAY, March 24 8:30am—Parishioners 10:30am—Parishioners

Prayer List

Tom Ahlfeld Mary Bredemeier Cassandra C. Morales Jesus Manuel Rosario Rosa Maria Santos Stanley Gnoske Richard Malone Elsa Ardales Eloise Coughlin Ida Scott Peter Saldanha Virginia Rodriquez Marylyn Ahlfeld Edward Joyce Don Mullen Gary Gunning Jerry Cressy

Memorial Fund

Anthony DelRosario

Our Armed Forces Please pray for

Joel Rivera John Sharonbrock Gema Barrio Mary Lou Guilfoil Barnes Jim Maloney Erika Michel Edward Thomalla Mark Dichosa Josephina Ortega Cresanto Pineda Chris Cano Joan Frost Dante & Malu Jocson Angel Luis Rosario Craig Boyle Cyrus O’Leary

Marianne Lee Kerry Reed Tom Wood

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-Thursday- 9:00am - 7:00 pm Friday- 9:00am - 4:30pm Saturday-9:00am - 4:30pm Sunday-9:00am - Noon

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Paul Wachdorf, Pastor Rev. Brian Fischer, Associate Pastor Sr. Regina De Vitto, Pastoral Associate Ms. Cheri Dahlen, Director of Music Mr. John Miaso, Business Manager Ms. Bernadette Daniels, Administrative Asst. Mr. Joseph Malham

SACRISTAN Mr. Dan Creed

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

ST. GREGORY CREDIT UNION 1609 W. Gregory St., Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-5493 Sunday 9:30am-12:00pm & Wednesday 7:00pm-9:00pm

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MASSES Sunday: Saturday Evening—4:30pm, Sunday—8:30am and 10:30am. Weekdays: Monday - Saturday—8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: Please check the Sunday bulletin for Holy Day Schedules.

SACRAMENTS Baptisms: First Sunday of the Month—1:00pm (except during Lent)

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

Reconciliation Saturday– 3:30pm - 4:15pm

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 birthdays, 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-7:00pm, 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. Please check the bulletin or our website at www.stgregory.net (under the “About Us” tab) for the next scheduled prayer service.

Date Envelopes Cash/Loose Electronic Giving Total

February 3 $2,948 $1,429 $4,377

February 10 $1,109 $ 648 $1,752

February 17 $1,468 $ 434 $13,785 $15,687

February 24 $1,667 $ 775 $2,442

Holy Days $ 205 $ 205

Total $7,397 $3,281 $13,785 $24,463

Parish & School INFORMATION & SERVICES

Sunday and Holy Day Collection Totals

For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30

February

Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date $4,199

Year-to-Date Collected as of February 28, 2019 $214,378

Planned Annual Budget for Sunday & Holy Day Collections $315,000

YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget 68%

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