1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

The Gregorian
“Come after me, and I will
make you fishers of men.”
January 25, 2015
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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January 25, 2015
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.
REDEDICATION AND BLESSING OF THE MURAL OF JESUS AND THE CHILDREN
On Sunday, January 25 after the 10:30a.m. Mass, we will rededicate and bless the mural of Jesus and the
children that is located in the area above the altar servers sacristy in the North East corner of the Church where
our Children’s Liturgy of the Word currently takes place. This mural originally was located in the kindergarten
room of St. Gregory the Great Grammar School where parishioner Mary Nocek was the teacher for many years.
When the Grammar School closed, the mural was moved into the area above the altar servers sacristy. Over the
past several months, Joseph Malham, our artist in residence, along with his assistant Nick Appel, cleaned and
restored the mural. You are invited after any of our Masses the weekend of Jan. 24-25 to go up and see our
restored mural of Jesus and the children. It is most appropriate that our Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes
place in front of this beautiful mural. – Fr. Paul
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches encourage their faithful
to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity between the feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, January 18-25,
2015. The theme chosen for 2015 is “Give me a drink.” The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman
invites us to try water from a different well and also to offer a little of our own. In diversity, we enrich each other.
When Jesus says to her, “please give me a drink” it implies an ethical action that recognizes the need for one
another in living out the Church’s mission. It compels us to change our attitude, to commit ourselves to seek
unity in the midst of our diversity, through our openness to a variety of forms of prayer and Christian spirituality.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a privileged moment for prayer, encounter and dialogue. It is an
opportunity to recognize the richness and value that are present in the other, the different, and to ask God for the
gift of unity. Throughout 2015, join Christians everywhere in praying for Christian unity. How can every Catholic
in the Archdiocese of Chicago respond to this call to foster visible Christian Unity in 2015? We can pray each day
from January 18-25, uniting our prayers for unity with Christians world-wide.
Readings for the Week
Weekly Calendar
January 25 (Sunday)
5:00pm—Charismatic prayer group—Baseheart Rm.
7:00pm—Choir rehearsal—Church
January 27 (Tuesday)
7:00pm—Bingo—Social Hall
January 28 (Wednesday)
6:30p—Novena—Church
January 29 (Thursday)
7:00pm—Choir rehearsal—Church
January 30 (Friday)
6:45pm—Women’s scripture study—Parish Center
January 31 (Saturday)
10:00am—Family Concert—Church
10:00am—SSR Classes—Gym Building
Monday:
2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10;
Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11;
Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25
Friday:
Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40;
Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41
Sunday:
Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35;
Mk1:21-28
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January 25, 2015
“ARCHBISHOP CUPICH WELCOME MASS”
All people of Vicariate II are invited to welcome Archbishop Blase Cupich as the new shepherd
for the Archdiocese of Chicago. A special Mass will be held on Thursday, February 12 at
7:00p.m., St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL
A reception and opportunity to have your picture taken with the Archbishop will follow the
Mass.
RELIGIOUS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN CHURCH
Near the baptismal font in the Southwest corner of Church, you can now find a bookcase that contains children’s books that
have a spiritual, biblical or religious focus. Those of you who are parents who have small children are invited to take one of
these books home with you and share it with your child or children. We ask that you return the book to the bookcase when
you have finished reading it. Then feel free to take another book. If you have any religiously themed books for children in
your home that you no longer need or use, please add it to the collection in Church so that other parents can have some
resources to share our faith and belief with their children. My thanks to Mary Ann Harrington who donated not only these
books but also the bookcase. – Fr. Paul
ST. GREGORY’S SECOND ANNUAL MIDWINTER FAMILY CARNIVAL!
Mark your calendars for indoor family fun, including a bouncy house, games, crafts, prizes, Wii tournament, music and
dancing! We are gearing up for a super-fun carnival on February 7 from 11am-3pm, and WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you
would be willing to help set up, clean up, work concessions, or man a booth, please contact Elizabeth Blanke
(elizaraxi@gmail.com) or Susan Boyle (sclambert@gmail.com) as soon as possible!
ICA FAMILY CONCERT
South American Adventure
Join us with your little ones as we embark on a South American Adventure. The International Chamber Artists (ICA)
invite you to a Family Concert on January 31st, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N. Paulina,
Chicago, IL 60640.
Experience a melodious Wind Quintet No 2 by a prolific modern composer Miguel del Aguila. The sounds of the flute,
oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon will provide something magical for each member of your family.
“Thanks to the generous funding by the Paul M. Angell Foundation we are able to bring the Family Concert to families
and public schools for the second year in a row,” says Patrick Godon, ICA Founder and Artistic Director. “Join us and
let’s experience this musical adventure together.”
ICA concerts are free with a suggested donation of $15.
For more information, visit www.ICAmusic.org. You can also follow us on Twitter @_ICAMusic_ and like us
on Facebook.
YEAR OF SACRAMENTS—ONE WORD AT A TIME
Dwell
In the Scriptures, we find a cluster of similar and important words—dwell, stay, abide, and remain. They all
point to a single reality. In the rite of Baptism, water was poured on us. Even more significantly, as Saint Paul
says, “ God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to
us.” (Romans 5:5) Deep within us, then, in our hearts, God dwells within us by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The presence of God dwelling within us through Baptism signals the absolute closeness we enjoy with God. And God’s
indwelling presence is reliable. He is always faithful, even if we are not. He stays with us and stands by us. Finally, this
presence of God dwelling in us in sacrament and mystery is a foretaste of our future. Our hope and our destiny is that we will
dwell in God and God in us, when we see God face-to-face.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus says: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” As disciples
we are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking care of God’s poor is indeed living Gospel
values.
2015 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL BEGINS JAN. 31- FEB. 1
Many of our parishioners should have received a mailing from Archbishop Blase Cupich asking that you make
a pledge to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. The Appeal supports parish ministries that provide religious
education to children, youth and adults in economically disadvantaged communities. The Appeal also funds
services that are of great help to ministries here in our parish. A gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal helps to
provide education, services, and ministry to thousands within and outside of our Archdiocese. This year the
theme of the Appeal is: “Entrusted With Responsibility.” It is God’s love for us that is responsible for all that we
are and all that we have. We are the beneficiaries of God’s love throughout our lives. As our response, we each
have a responsibility to recognize God’s gifts to us, to develop them and to find ways to share them with others.
As we contemplate God’s gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude for these gifts. Your financial support
of the work our parish, of our Archdiocese and of the Church throughout the world is, in fact, one way to express
this gratitude. Next weekend I will talk at all our Masses about the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please note that when
our parish reaches its goal of $21,116 in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us
for use in our parish. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. – Fr. Paul
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MUSIC PROGRAM CHRISTMAS DONORS:
Leticia Baltazar
Dan & Margie Creed
Social Care, Sr. Barbara Quinn
Donald & Jean Haider
Dolly Calcaterra
Norman & Helene Raidl
Dorothy Torres
Thank you for your support of the music program here at St. Gregory the Great Church! If you’d still like to make
a donation it’s not too late. You may send your donation to St. Gregory the Great Church, c/o Patrick Godon,
5545 N Paulina, Chicago, IL 60640, and I will include your name in a future bulletin article. Cheers to a wonderful
2015!
Love and Music,
Patrick
MINISTRY OF THE WEEK--ST. GREGORY THE GREAT MOMS AND TOTS PLAY GROUP
This group seeks to offer support, encouragement and resources to mothers who are raising small children.
The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month after the 8:30 a.m. morning Mass at various locations..
The sessions last from 9-10:30a.m. All mothers (and fathers) are welcome to bring their small children with them.
Please bring a snack and toys to share. The contact person for this group is Elizabeth Blanke 312-523-8303.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Make your plans to join us for some great activities!
Feb. 11, 2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting—Hot dogs
Cost-$5.00
Feb. 25, 2015—Horseshoe Casino—$5.00-Bus-9:45am
Mar. 11,2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting
April 8, 2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting—Subs—$6.00
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.
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January 25, 2015
Mass Intentions For The Week
SUNDAY, January 25
8:30—+William Daniels
10:30—+Ted Kirchberg
+Donald W. Ledenbach
MONDAY, January 26
8:30—Parishioners
TUESDAY, January 27
8:30—Memorial Fund
WEDNESDAY, January 28
8:30— +Jim Murphy
THURSDAY, January 29
8:30am—+Pacquita S. Godoy
FRIDAY, January 30
8:30—+Mildred Slane, 50th anniversary of death
SATURDAY, January 31
8:30—+Adelaida Uychoco
4:30—Parishioners
SUNDAY, February 1
8:30—Parishioners
10:30—+Betty Ann Sullivan
Memorial fund
Remember the Memorial Fund
for the Living and Deceased
Prayer List
Please pray for the sick and all those
who have asked for our prayers.
Bob Connelly
Patrick Ryan
Tom Ahlfeld
Eloise Coughlin
Kelly Dwyer
Ted Moore
Ray Lariosa
Rita Burke
Antoinette Bedoe
Cookie Anderson
Mary Huinker
Brenda S. Viray
Horace Rutledge
John De Vitto
Art Birt
Carmen Rodriguez
Donna Torres
Delia Connelly
Colleen Dwyer
Edy Morronquin
Billy Cullotta
Terri Barker
Felicitas Bologa
Lily Osborne
Peter Saldanha
Virginia Rodriquez
Jesse Osborne
Marylyn Ahlfeld
Arlene Blake
Dan O’Connell
Patricia Zakrzewski
Pamela Birt King
Val Szymczak
Anne-Helene Cagney
Emilia Salamida Gilber
Juanita B. Lopez
Grace Sullinger
Tom Moulder
Carolyn Liesen
Dolores Riccardo
Dan Ahlfeld
Hermann Moehrbach
Sr. Kathleen Mulchrone
Jim McIlvain
Arthur Daniels
Pilar Hageman
Our Armed Forces
Keep in your prayers
all who are in the
armed forces.
Dominick Kearns
Joseph Guido Jr.
Erix A. Sutton
Matthew Harvey
David Murcio
Ramil Cabute
John Hernandez
Tony Murillo
Nino Villamore
Edward Hurtado
Michael Ignoffo
Gloria Qualls
Nicholas Ignoffo
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
We now have available low gluten hosts which make it possible
for people who have celiac disease or allergies to wheat or
gluten to be able to receive communion. If you have celiac
disease or an allergy to wheat or gluten, please let me know so
that I can make arrangements for you to be able to receive
communion at Mass. – Fr. Paul
MINISTERS OF CARE
If you are homebound or know someone that is, and would like
Holy Communion brought to you, please contact the Parish
Center at 773-561-3546.
Liturgical Ministries (January 31/February 1)
Saturday—4:30pm
Sunday—8:30am
Sunday—10:30am
Presider
Fr. Brian Fischer
Fr. John Moulder
Fr. Paul Wachdorf
Lectors/Commentators
Chris Garrity
Volunteer
Catherine Rondinelli
Kristine Siapno
Carol Hanson
Barb Lea
Eucharistic Ministers
Terri Barker
Marty Sullivan
Nancy Sullivan
Michael Janssens
Lauren Siapno
Riza Siapno
MariaLuisa Clemente
Isabel Martinez
Lenore Thomalla
Sr. Regina De Vitto
Sean Carney
Spencer O’Brien
MC-Mary Lynn Dekold
Lance Ocupe
Nino Ocupe
MC-Eunice Daniels
Melanie Aguilar
Ralph DeGuzman
Luke Coyle
MC-Carmen Delgado
Altar Servers
Volunteer
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January 25, 2015
Sunday and Holy Day
Collection Totals
For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30
December
Envelopes
Cash/Loose
Electronic Giving Total
December 7
$2,658
$1,635
$4,293
December 14
$2,574
$1,706
$4,280
December 21
$2,637
$1,631
December 28
$2,945
$1,902
$4,847
Holy Days
$ 863
$ 60
$ 923
Total
$11,677
$6,934
$8,950
$13,218
$8,950
$27,561
Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date
($8,041)
Year-to-Date Collected as of December 31, 2014
$154,454
Planned Annual Budget for Sunday & Holy Day Collections
$325,000
YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget
48%
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH AND SCHOOL INFORMATION AND SERVICES
Parish Center
Masses
5545 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60640
773-561-3546
773-728-3827 (fax)—www.stgregory.net
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.
Hours:
M-Th 9:00am—7:00 pm
Fri- 9:00am—4:30pm
Sat.- 9:00am—4:30pm, Sun.—9:00am—12:00pm
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Paul Wachdorf, Pastor
Rev. Brian Fischer, Associate Pastor
Rev. John Moulder, Resident
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
International Chamber Artists, Artists-in-Residence
www.ICAmusic.org
Schools
Northside Catholic Academy
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
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-9:00pm, 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.
23
7:00pm-Bingo
9:00am-Scripture
Study
7:00pm-Finance
Council mtg
22
2:00pm-Quest
performance
4:00pm-ICA concert
5:00pm-Charismatic
Prayer group
17
16 President’s Day
15
9:30am-Coffee &…
2:00pm-Quest
performance
5:00pm-Charismatic
Prayer group
25
6:30pm-Novena
7:00pm-Bingo
3:00pm-Ash Wed.
Service
6:30pm-Ash Wed.
Mass
18 Ash Wednesday
11
12:00pm-Friendship
Club
6:30pm-Novena
7:00pm-CAPS mtg
6:30pm-Novena
4
Wed
24
7:00pm-Bingo
10
7:00pm-Bingo
7:00pm-Parish
Pastoral Council mtg
9
3
Tue
2
Mon
8
5:00pm-Charismatic
Prayer group
7:00pm-Choir
rehearsal
1
11:30am-CCW mtg.
1:00pm-Baptism
5:00pm-Charismatic
prayer group
7:00pm-Choir
rehearsal
Sun
7:00pm-Choir
rehearsal
26
7:00pm-Choir
rehearsal
19
12
7:00pm-Choir
rehearsal
5
Thu
27
6:45pm-Women’s
Scripture study
8:00pm-Quest
performance
20
6:45pm-Women’s
Scripture study
7:00pm-Choir
Rehearsal
8:00pm-Quest
performance
6:45pm-Women’s
Scripture study
13
6
9:00am-Adoration
6:45pm-Women’s
Scripture study
7:00pm-Choir
rehearsal
Fri
28
10:00am-SSR
reconciliation
10:00am-SSR classes
8:00-m-Quest
performance
10:00am-SSR classes
8:00pm-Quest
performance
21
10:00am-SSR classes
14 Valentines Day
10:00am-SSR classes
7
Sat
St. Gregory the Great Parish Calendar February 2015