The Gregorian

November 13, 2016 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Calendar

November 13 (Sunday) 5:00pm—Charismatic prayer group—Baseheart Room November 15 (Tuesday) 9:00am—COGS—Gym building 11:00am—Moms, pops & tots—Baseheart room 7:00pm—Bingo—Social Hall November 16 (Wednesday) 6:30pmpm—Novena—Church November 17 (Thursday) 7:00pm—Choir rehearsal—Church November 18 (Friday) 6:45pm—Women’s scripture study—Parish Center November 19 (Saturday) 9:30am—SSR Classes—Gym Building

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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.

Readings for the Week Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43

You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair of your head will be destroyed.

Lk. 21:17-18

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL COLLECTION During his visit to Brazil for World Youth Day in 2013, Pope Francis said, “The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need.” With these words, Pope Francis continues to bring our attention back to the poor and to our responsibility toward them. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) responds directly to his call by addressing the root causes of poverty in the United States. CCHD funds programs in communities across the United States. By giving a hand up, rather than a handout, CCHD helps people living in poverty join together to identify problems, make decisions and find ways to improve their lives and their neighborhoods. Your support helps to end poverty through building solidarity in our communities. Please visit www.povertyusa.org to read more details about CCHD’s efforts to spread Christ’s love by helping to break the cycle of poverty in your community and across the country. We will take up a second collection next weekend, Nov. 19-20, at all our Masses for the support of the work of CCHD. Please be as generous as your means allow. TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE On Sunday, Nov. 20, we will be hosting a Taize Prayer service beginning at 4p.m. in Church. Taize prayer involves simple chanting in the Taize 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.

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St. Gregory The Great

Annual Thanksgiving Day Food Drive

Please bring non-perishable food items to the Thanksgiving day liturgy, Thursday, November 24th at 10:30am. Non food items such as bar soap, dish detergent, toilet paper, Kleenex, and paper towels are also needed and much appreciated. Your donations are delivered to local families, nursing homes, the catholic worker and other charitable organizations.

PARISH TRANSFORMATION UPDATE #7

Our recent Parish Transformation meeting began by reviewing and summarizing the work that we have accomplished thus far. We were then invited to continue with the next step in the process which is the development of a theme that we see emerging from our discussions and the lived experience of our parish. A tool that will help us in the development of this theme or vision is the choice of one or more of the mission building blocks we have reflected upon over the past weeks. We see evangelization and catechesis as key mission building blocks for the ongoing transformation of our parish. It is clear that several common elements have emerged from our discussions and sharing. These elements include an outward focused parish, a faith community that is comfortable to share who we are, what we are about and what we believe with others, and a community that is characterized by intentional disciple-ship. In the next two weeks we will create a parish narrative that describes how we hope to see our parish experience transformation as we move into the future. We will also begin to develop an action plan which will consist of some new initiatives that we want to accomplish in the next three to four years. Please continue to pray for our Parish Transformation Team and the work they are doing to renew and transform our parish that it might become more vital and dynamic. Thank you.

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International Chamber Artists 2016-17 “Collaboration in Concert” season continues

with concert featuring works for cello

“Champion Cello” program includes works by Frank Bridge, Brahms, and Handel

Sunday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the National Shrine of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Sunday, November 13 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church

CHICAGO – The International Chamber Artists (ICA) continues its 2016-17 season on Sunday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. at

the National Shrine of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini (2520 N. Lakeview, Chicago). The theme of the season, “Collaboration in

Concert,” celebrates ICA’s partnerships and joint performances with a range of leading Chicago-area artists and organiza-

tions. Join ICA at the season’s second concert, which features ICA cellist Jocelyn Butler in chamber works by Frank Bridge,

Brahms, and Handel, led by Artistic Director Patrick Godon. The program will be repeated on Sunday, November 13 at 4:00

p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church (5535 N. Paulina, Chicago).

The concert, entitled “Champion Cellist,” includes the Phantasie Trio in C minor by Frank Bridge; the celebrated Cello Sonata

No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 by Johannes Brahms; and the Passacaglia from the Harpsichord Suite No. 7 in G Minor by George

Frideric Handel, arranged by Johan Halvorsen for violin and cello. "All cellists look forward to the chance to play such an

expressive and exciting program that shows off the full range of the cello and confirms the reason why the cello is a favorite

among most listeners," said Butler.

Following each ICA concert, audience members are invited to mingle and join the performers at a buffet dinner hosted by

Ranalli’s of Andersonville (1512 W. Berwyn, Chicago; $15 including soft drinks and tip). Tickets for all ICA concerts are FREE

($15 donation recommended).

For a full listing of ICA’s 2016-17 season, visit www.icamusic.org.

YEAR OF MERCY WEEKLY ACTION STEP In the bulletin every week from now until the Feast of Christ the King on Nov. 20, 2016, we will publish in the bulletin a weekly action step that will help you to live out in a very practical way what the Year of Mercy is all about. We ask that every day in the week that follows, you look for opportunities to put that action step into practice.

The action step for this week is: Offer hospitality in your home to someone or a group of people you would normally never invite over.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The Gospel predicts end times; our challenge though is to live faithfully now. St. Vincent often asked this simple question: “What would Jesus Christ do, if he were in my place now?

HURRICANE MATTHEW EMERGENCY APPEAL In early October, Hurricane Matthew killed over 1000 people and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes in the southeast United States and Caribbean. Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities teams are currently evaluating needs and providing emergency relief and support in the most affected areas. Please consider donating to support our sisters and brothers in the midst of their suffering. This work will continue throughout the long recovery period. Thank you for your prayers. To donate and for further updates, please visit: http://www.chicagopeaceandjustice.org/hurricane-matthew-appeal.

BABY BOTTLE PROJECT There is still time to return your baby bottle filled with spare change in support of the work of the Women’s Centers of greater Chicagoland. You can return your baby bottle to the Usher’s tables in the back of Church, or you can bring it to the Parish Center during the week. Thank you for your support of this very worthy cause which provides support and assistance to women experiencing crisis pregnancies. For more information about The Women’s Center, please visit their website at www.womens-center.org.

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ST. GREGORY THE GREAT’S SOCIAL HALL IS NOW ADA ACCESSIBLE

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Make your plans to join us for some great activities! Dec. 14, 2016—Christmas Party at Monastero’s, 11:30am Cost-$35 Jan. 11, 2017—Regular meeting—Menu: Hot Dogs & Baked Beans Feb. 8, 2017—Regular meeting—Menu: Spaghetti and Meatballs February 22, 2017— Horseshoe Casino—Bus leaves at 9:45am—Cost $5

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.

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 Bernadette Daniels 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.

JUBILEE OF MERCY TOUR AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

The Archdiocese of Chicago, in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago, has created a tour inspired by Pope Francis’ Jubilee of Mercy. The tour includes seven works of art, each of which reflects a Spiritual Work of Mercy. The show is open to all. The tour will open October 1, 2016 and run through the end of December. More information can be found at www.jubileemercy.org in the coming weeks.

SAVE THE DATE—— BEAR DOWN CHOW DOWN—Sunday, December 11, 2016 The fun starts at 11:30am—Game starts at Noon!

Detroit Lions vs CHICAGO BEARS

SIMBANG GABI—A Filipino celebration, Saturday, December 17, 2016, 6:00pm. Mass in Church with reception to follow in the High School cafeteria. Hosted by the Filipinos of St. Gregory.

LESSONS, LIGHTS, AND CAROLS, Sunday, December 18, 2016, Prelude begins at 6:45pm. In Church. Will include selections from Handel’s Messiah. Music presented by the St. Gregory Choir and the St. Gregory Chamber Orchestra

SUNDAY, November 13 8:30am—+Chuck Hanson +Kathleen Palmer 10:30am—+Mary Kay Teister Bernadette & George Giese, 70th wedding anniversary MONDAY, November 14 8:30am—+Esther Alvida Melbye, 60th death anniversary TUESDAY, November 15 8:30am—+John P. Madigan +Mae Madigan Peterson WEDNESDAY, November 16 8:30am—+Emerito Ramos +Gervie Brillantes THURSDAY, November 17 8:30am—Memorial Fund FRIDAY, November 18 8:30am—Parishioners SATURDAY, November 19 8:30am—+Jorge Arellano 4:30pm—+Alice M. & Martin Dungan +Anne Glavey SUNDAY, November 20 8:30am—+Jose & Alan Hernandez +Consolacion & Jose Lariosa 10:30am—+Kathleen Palmer +Bill Lee, 2nd anniversary of death

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Memorial fund

Mass Intentions For The Week PRAYER LIST Please pray for the sick and all those

who have asked for our prayers.

Eloise Coughlin Colleen Dwyer Chris Willis Cathy Branscum Maria Luisa Lara Andres Perez Roy Steinke Ruth Schlee Sven Wade Ek Dolly Calcaterra Bill Barker

Peter Saldanha Virginia Rodriquez Henry Birt Edy Marroquin Ludy Ramos Miriam Mayol Mary Bredemeier Carole Grant Joel Nahimana Eileen O’Ketter Terri Barker Tom Ahlfeld

Special Intentions:

Marilyn Lading, God’s healing blessings Dorothy Torres Jim Hilmer, Birthday blessings Sister Barbara Quinn Bernadette & George Giese, Happy 70th anniversary Sister Barbara Quinn

Liturgical Ministries (November 19/November 20)

Maria Remedios Ramos Maria Corazon Jesus Manuel Rosario MaryLou Walztoni Eileen Casey Fr. Ed Hughes Horace M. Rutledge Sarah Kimber Marylyn Ahlfeld Dan Seelman Marilyn Gillis Lading Rosa Maria Santos

Please keep in your prayers all who are in the armed forces.

Anthony DelRosario

OUR ARMED FORCES

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

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

Lectors/Commentators Kristine Del Rosario Amy Alznauer

Dona Hernandez Susan Silvano

Eleanore Eckstrom Volunteer

Eucharistic Ministers Matthew Mullen Maria Pilati Andrew Welling

Isabel Martinez Catherine Rondinelli John Schietinger Volunteer

Gina Ibardaloza Mandy Ibardaloza Judy Nocek Mary Nocek

Altar Servers Luke Coyle Volunteer MC-Dianne Daleiden

Joe Siapno Iggy DeCastro MC-Isaiah Medina

Axel Gouegnon Eunice Daniels Josie Delgado MC-Carmen Delgado

In Loving Memory:

+Valerie Salas Carole Grant Chris Grant Dorothy Torres Sonya Murray & family

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ST. GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH AND SCHOOL INFORMATION AND SERVICES

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. Barbara Quinn, Pastoral Associate Sr. Regina De Vitto, Pastoral Associate Mr. John Miaso, Business Manager Mr. Patrick Godon, Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Bernadette Daniels, Administrative Asst. Mr. Dan Creed, Sacristan

Mr. Joseph Malham, Artist-in-Residence Quest Theatre Ensemble, Artists-in-Residence www.questensemble.org (Reservations: 312-458-0895) International Chamber Artists, Artists-in-Residence www.ICAmusic.org

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

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 Taizé 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.

Sunday and Holy Day Collection Totals

For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30

September

Envelopes Cash/Loose Electronic Giving Total

September 4 $1,499 $1,596 $3,095

September 11 $2,453 $ 799 $3,252

September 18 $1,729 $2,483 $4,212

September 25 $1,648 $1,041 $11,790 $14,479

Holy Days $ 25 $ 25

Total $7,354 $5,919 $11,790 $25,063

Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date ($3,407)

Year-to-Date Collected as of September 30, 2016 $76,062

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

YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget 24%