The Gregorian
“I do will it. Be made clean.”
February 15, 2015
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL – FOLLOW UP WEEKEND
I want to thank all of you who responded by mail or during our in-pew solicitation last weekend to the Annual
Catholic Appeal. This weekend is follow-up weekend for those of you who might have been away and were not
able to make a pledge last weekend. It is my hope that we will receive a pledge from all active households in our
Parish. Every pledge no matter how big or small makes a difference in supporting this very worthy cause. Thank
you for your prayerful consideration of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. – Fr. Paul
LENTEN ICON WORKSHOP
On March 14-15, Joseph Malham, our artist in residence, will be hosting an Icon Workshop. It will take place
from 9a.m. until 4p.m. on Saturday, March 14 and from 9a.m. until 3p.m. on Sunday, March 15. If you are
interested, please confirm your reservation by Monday, March 2 by calling Joe Malham at the Parish Center
(773-561-3546) or e-mailing him at [email protected]. Please leave your name and phone number. He needs to
have all reservations in by that date so that he can order the correct amount of materials. The cost is $50 per
participant. Payment can be made the day of the workshop. The workshop is open to people from age 15 on up.
Space is limited to 10 participants. A minimum of six people are needed for the workshop to take place. Should
the number be lower than 6, the workshop will be rescheduled in Spring during the Easter Season.
Readings for the Week
Weekly Calendar
February 15 (Sunday)
9:30am—Coffee &…—Cafeteria
5:00pm—Charismatic prayer group—Baseheart Rm.
February 16 (Monday)
9:00am—Scripture study—Parish Center
7:00pm—Finance Council mtg.—Parish Center
February 17 (Tuesday)
7:00pm—Bingo—Social Hall
February 18 (Wednesday)
3:00pm—Ash Wednesday Service—Church
6:30pm—Ash Wednesday Mass—Church
February 19 (Thursday)
7:00pm—Choir rehearsal—Church
February 20 (Friday)
6:45pm—Women’s scripture study—Parish Center
7:00pm—Choir rehearsal—Church
8:00pm—Quest performance—Social Hall
February21 (Saturday)
10:00am—SSR Classes—Gym Building
8:00pm—Quest performance—Social Hall
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21;
Mk 8:11-13
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b,
9c-10; Mk 8:14-21
Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;
2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22;
Mk 1:12-15
ASH WEDNESDAY—SCHEDULE
(Ashes will be distributed)
8:30AM Mass
3:00PM— Prayer Service
6:30PM—Mass
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ASH WEDNESDAY
This coming Wednesday, Feb. 18 is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent. There will be an 8:30a.m.
Mass and a 6:30p.m. Mass at which ashes will be distributed. There will also be a prayer service at 3:00p.m. at
which ashes will be distributed.
FASTING AND ABSTINENCE DURING LENT
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The law of fasting allows one full meal and two
smaller ones. There should be no eating between meals. The law of abstinence prohibits the eating of meat. The
Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States. The obligation of abstinence begins at age 14. The law
of fasting obliges all between the ages of 18-59.
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, April 3 at 3p.m.
FREE DAILY PRAYER BOOK – GIVE US THIS DAY
On the Usher’s Tables and at the North Courtyard Ramp entrance we have a limited number of free copies of Give
us This Day, courtesy of Liturgical Press. This new monthly publication was created to help sustain your personal
prayer practices with daily prayer for Morning and Evening, prayers and readings for Mass each day, along with a
reflection on the Scriptures and a daily profile of a saintly witness. If you would like to know more, visit
www.giveusthisday.org. Take one home with you and use it as an aid to help you get ready for Lent which begins
on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
NCA FAT TUESDAY LADIES’ NIGHT OUT
The Northside Catholic Academy parent organization is hosting a Ladies’ Night Out on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17 at
7p.m. in the NCA school cafeteria at St. Gertrude Church. Celebrate Mardi Gras with a wine tasting sponsored by
Vinejoy. The cost is $15 at the door. RSVP by Feb. 15 at http://ncapofattuesday.rsvpify.com
CHURCH TOUR
"Following the International Chamber Artists concert, 'Bars, Barns and Cafes', on Sunday, February 22, 2015, Joe
Franco will be offering a complimentary church tour highlighting the baptistry, ceiling and general architecture
of St. Gregory the Great. All are welcome. The concert begins at 4:00PM and should last approximately 60-90
minutes. Please plan accordingly."
ANNUAL FISH FRY—GOODIE TABLE
The Fish Fry this year is early,—March 6th—so it’s time to start looking for our delicious “goodie”
recipes. Please drop off your donations to the Parish Center or better still bring them with you to
the Fish Fry. There is always lots of great food and friends to have a cup of coffee with!
YEAR OF SACRAMENTS—ONE WORD AT A TIME
Free Up
“The priest absolves your sins,” the catechist tells her class of seven-year-olds. They accept it
but, of course, don’t understand it. Maybe some of us older folks don’t quite get it either. The
meaning behind this uncommon word is actually pretty simple. To absolve is to free up. We
could use other words as well, such as to forgive, to unknot, to undo, or to release.
The great grace and result of the Sacrament of Penance is that sin no longer has a hold on us.
What has trapped us and tied us up is dissipated. We find ourselves freed up. And the freedom we experience is
genuine freedom, not just the freedom to do whatever we want but the real freedom to be who we truly are—
God’s beloved sons and daughters.
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RCIA
The Rite of Election/Continuing Conversion ceremony for those in the RCIA program will take place this
afternoon (Sunday) at Holy Name Cathedral. Our prayerful support accompanies Alex James Frankland, St.
Gregory’s RCIA candidate, who will be called and received into the final stage of preparation for the Easter
sacraments. We look forward to welcoming him as a full member of the St. Gregory’s community on April 4 at our
Easter Vigil.
61st U.S. NATIONAL LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
The 61st U.S. National Pilgrimage to Lourdes, June 28—July 7, 2015. This pilgrimage is open to all and is
accompanied by clergy, a medical staff and volunteers to assist the needs of the pilgrims. Departing from
Detroit and Chicago. For details contact Brother Jim, Email: [email protected] or Elizabeth Grinder:
Tel. 1-877-276-7279. Email: [email protected], Website: www.lourdes-pilgrimage.com.
Reservation deadline March 15, 2015.
FESTIVAL OF FORGIVENESS
Pope Francis has described his vision of the Church as a field hospital in the middle of a terribly wounded
world. During Lent 2015, the Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago wants to bring the medicine of mercy not
only to the Catholic faithful but also to anyone who stands in need of healing and forgiveness. Across two days
February 27 and February 28, the Church in Chicago will offer special opportunities for the celebration of the
Sacrament of Penance and for prayers of healing. The Catholic faithful, especially those who have been away
from the sacraments, are urgently invited to come and share in God’s mercy. We join our Holy Father and local
churches throughout the world in their observance of this Festival of Forgiveness. As part of the Festival of
Forgiveness, there will be 24 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago that will be offering the Sacrament of
Reconciliation for 24 hours straight beginning at noon on Friday, Feb. 27 and ending at noon on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Further information about this opportunity will appear in future bulletins.
Bars, Barns & Cafés
WORLD PREMIERE, ICA’s 1st COMMISSION
The International Chamber Artists (ICA) are ecstatic to be commissioning the world premiere of If You Travel Far Enough.
We will present the full program on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 4 PM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5535 N. Paulina,
Chicago, IL 60640.
This wonderful work was inspired by the photos and texts of Chicago writer Susan Licciardi. Chicago composer Eric
Malmquist accepted the challenge of scoring this piece that is divided into three sections, each with four songs - bars, barns,
and land.
The program includes:
Eric Malmquist, text by Susan Licciardi –
If You Travel Far Enough - WORLD PREMIERE, ICA’s 1st COMMISSION
Paul Schoenfield – Café Music
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in
F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso"
“This collaboration is very special not only because both the music and lyrics was composed specifically for ICA but also
because the result is truly phenomenal,” says Patrick Godon, ICA Founder and Artistic Director. “While Susan Licciardi
sparked the flame by writing these beautiful vignettes, Eric Malmquist has masterfully composed a colorful new work for
various combinations of seven instruments with soprano. Join us for this ICA first!”
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.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
In the Gospel today, Jesus moved with pity, touched the leper and healed him. Let us pray today for
the grace to be generous with our gifts to help those who are suffering.
MINISTRY OF THE WEEK – RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULT (RCIA)
This ministry prepares adults for Baptism and/or entrance into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church
at the Easter Vigil. It is also open to baptized Catholics who wish to deepen their knowledge of the teachings and
traditions of our Catholic faith. Volunteers act as catechists and sponsors and assist with hospitality. Meetings are
held in the Parish Center on Sunday evenings from 7-8:30p.m from September through the Feast of Pentecost. The
contact person for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is Sr. Regina De Vitto, 773-561-3546.
SAVE THE DATE—ANNUAL FISH FRY
March 6, 2015, at 4:30pm in the High School cafeteria, 1677 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL. Look in upcoming
Gregorians for more information.
COMING SOON!
Quest Theatre Ensemble
—PRESENTS—
TOMATO QUEEN
Join Quest for the world premiere of a new musical,
Tomato Queen! Journey with Camina as she tries to
discover the secret to growing a perfect tomato--a
feat that could earn her a crown! Cheer on Camina
and her new friend Dormouse as they battle homesickness, a humongous Hornworm, and an Evil Scientist
bent on destruction. Tomato Queen features live music
and Quest's signature large-scale puppetry. For more
information visit www.questensemble.org
QUEST PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 8:00PM.
COFFEE &….
Coffee &… today, Sunday, February 15 after
the 8:30 & 10:30am Masses, in the High
School cafeteria, hosted by the St. Gregory
Credit Union. Please join us for coffee &
pastries.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Make your plans to join us for some great activities!
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
May 13, 2015—12:00pm—Regular meeting
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)
THE JACKPOT IS NOW $5,000
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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Mass Intentions For The Week
SUNDAY, February 15
8:30—+Genewefa Latuszek
10:30—+Lois Hohmeier
+Gyldery Garcia
MONDAY, February 16
8:30—+Consolacion Lariosa
TUESDAY, February 17
8:30—+Lee Ann Schlesser
WEDNESDAY, February 18 (Ash Wednesday)
8:30— Memorial Fund
6:30—Mass
THURSDAY, February 19
8:30am—+Charles E. Simon
FRIDAY, February 20
8:30—Parishioners
SATURDAY, February 21
8:30—Parishioners
4:30—Parishioners
SUNDAY, February 22
8:30—+Genewefa Latuszek
10:30—+Ted Kirchberg
+Mary Hanson
PRAYER LIST
Please pray for the sick and all those
who have asked for our prayers.
Bob Connelly
Eloise Coughlin
Ted Moore
Antoinette Bedoe
Art Birt
Colleen Dwyer
Felicitas Bologa
Rita Sullivan
Tom O’Malley
James Butler
Homer Turner
Lily Osborne
Peter Saldanha
Virginia Rodriquez
Jesse Osborne
Marylyn Ahlfeld
Arlene Blake
Anne-Helene Cagney
Juanita B. Lopez
Carolyn Liesen
Pilar Hageman
OUR ARMED FORCES
If you know someone who is currently in the Armed
Forces that you would like us to pray for, please call
the Parish Center at 773-561-3546.
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
Memorial fund
Special Intentions
Mary Ferguson, with love and get well
By: Helen Boyle
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 (February 21/February 22)
Saturday—4:30pm
Sunday—8:30am
Sunday—10:30am
Presider
Fr. John Moulder
Fr. Brian Fischer
Fr. Paul Wachdorf
Lectors/Commentators
Kristine DelRosario
Jane Hirt
Dona Hernandez
Susan Silvano
Eleanore Eckstrom
Joe Messing
Eucharistic Ministers
Matthew Mullen
Maria Pilati
Andrew Welling
Isabel Martinez
Catherine Rondinelli
Volunteer
Volunteer
Gina Ibardaloza
Mandy Ibardaloza
Judy Nocek
Mary Nocek
Altar Servers
Molly Sheridan
Ian Sheridan
MC-Mary Lynn Dekold
Isaiah Medina
Iggy DeCastro
MC-Joe Siapno
Axel Gouegnon
Megan Carney
Luke Coyle
MC-Charlie Sell
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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.
Church Name & Number —
Saint Gregory
#121
Address—
5545 N Paulina
Chicago. IL 60640
Phone —
773-561-3546
Contact Person —
Bernadette Daniels
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Sunday Date of Bulletin —
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