St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Reverend Nicholas P. Clavin, Pastor April 12, 2015 Divine Mercy Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday April 12, 2015 Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His mercy endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His mercy endures forever.” Ps 118: 2-4 ORIGIN OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, THE DIVINE MERCY IMAGE, THE CHAPLET, AND THE NOVENA . . . Divine Mercy Sunday: St. Faustina’s Diary records 14 occasions when Jesus requested that a Feast of Mercy, Divine Mercy Sunday, be observed, for example: My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. … Let no soul fear to draw near to Me (emphasis added) . … It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy. (Diary, no. 699) The Image: Jesus appeared to St. Faustina in a vision, with His right hand raised in a blessing and His left touching His garment above His heart. Red and white rays emanate from His heart, symbolizing the blood and water that was poured out for our salvation and our sanctification. The Lord requested that “Jesus, I trust in You” be inscribed under His image. Jesus asked that His image be painted and venerated throughout the world: “I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish” (Diary, no. 48) and “By means of this image I will grant many graces to souls” (Diary, no. 742). The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: The Chaplet was also given to St. Faustina with this promise: . . . “Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death. … Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite Mercy. I desire that the whole world know My infinite Mercy” (Diary, no. 687). The Divine Mercy Novena: Jesus gave St. Faustina nine intentions for which to pray the Chaplet beginning on Good Friday and ending on Easter Saturday. Pope Benedict XVI called John Paul “a great apostle of Divine Mercy” and echoed his predecessor’s thoughts: In our time, humanity needs a strong proclamation and witness of God’s mercy. Beloved John Paul II, a great apostle of Divine Mercy, prophetically intuited this urgent pastoral need. He dedicated his second Encyclical to it and throughout his pontificate made himself a missionary of God’s love to all peoples. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Angelus message, September 16, 2007. Mercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message; it is the very name of God, the Face with which He revealed Himself in the Old Covenant and fully in Jesus Christ, the Incarnation of creative and redemptive Love. May this merciful love also shine on the face of the Church and show itself through the sacraments, in particular that of Reconciliation, and in works of charity, both communitarian and individual. May all that the Church says and does manifest the mercy God feels for man. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Regina Caeli address, March 30, 2008. Mothers Day Cards Are now available and can be found in the back of the Church and in the Ministry Center Tower. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember our mothers, living and deceased, in a novena of Masses starting May 10-18. THANK YOU to the following ministries, who as of April 2nd have turned in their schedules for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Rosary Makers Rosary Cenacle Knights of Columbus Sister Parish Outreach New Parishioner Orientation Ministry Faire Boy Scout Troop 664 Boy Scout Troop 616 Prayers and Squares Cancer Family Support Liturgy Liturgical Environment Fil-Am Community MOM’s Women’s Friendship Circle 50+ Group Pastoral Stewardship Council If you do not see your name on this list, your ministry will not be scheduled in any of the parish facilities or school campus, because I do not know what you want and I am not a mind reader. Facility request forms can be found on our website, www.stgg.org at the top click on “calendars” then on “create a meeting request”. I will respond to you when I receive your request. Thank you for allowing me to help you keep your ministries vibrant by ensuring that you have a place to meet! ~ Stephanie DIVINE MERCY CELEBRATIONS 2015 All parishioners are invited to the Diocesan Celebration of DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY to be held at Good Shepherd Church, 8200 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, 92126, ~Copyright © 2012, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops—USCCB— Washington, DC. All rights reserved at 2:30 P.M. today. Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church ♦ 11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, CA 92131 ♦ Phone: 858 653-3540 ♦ Fax: 858 653-3550 ♦ ♦ Email: [email protected] ♦ Web: stgg.org ♦ Office Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Closed Noon-1 P.M. for lunch ♦ FAITH FORMATION 858 653-3594 ~ [email protected] FAITH FORMATION 2014-15 REGISTRATION 2014-2015 Faith Formation Registration Forms are now available in the Parish Office for those students in grades Kindergarten through 8, who wish to be part of the parish religious education program for children. CLASS SCHEDULE Grades K-4 Thursday 4pm: Apr. 16, 23, 30, May 14 Saturday 4:15pm: April 18, 25, May 2, 16 Sun. 7am, 8:15am, 10:15am, 4:15pm: April 12, 19, May 3, 17. There is no class on April 26 Grades 5 & 6: Thurs. 6pm: April 23, May 14 Grades 7 & 8: Thurs. 6pm: April 16, May 7 To contact FF during Thursday and weekend classes, please call 858 653-3588. DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE at that number. Thank you! PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Vacation Bible School for 2015 due to the Hall Construction. Please contact us for referrals. MUSIC MINISTRY 858 653-3583 ~ [email protected] For information about the children’s or adult choirs, please call or email the Music Office 858 653-3583. St. Gregory the Great Catholic School NOW ENROLLING K-8 Openings at All Grade Levels The Potential Student Application may be submitted electronically: www.stggcs.org. Contact the School Office for information about St. Gregory the Great Catholic School. [email protected] 858 397-1290 Our School is currently on vacation and will re-open on Monday, April 28. You may have heard that Mission San Juan Capistrano has launched a campaign to invite Pope Francis to visit the Mission during his visit to the United States next fall, especially because of the recent canonization of Fr. Junipero Serra. You can sign the “Hope for the Pope” petition by clicking this link: http:// www.missionsjc.com/visit/PopeVisitMissionSJC.php At St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, we are proud to offer an education that is distinctive among educational institutions in our community. Our students learn in a culture of faith, academics, and service inspired by a focus on learning and living our Catholic faith; supporting students to meet high academic standards; and reaching out in a spirit of service to those in need. We pray for God’s blessing on our ministry of Catholic education. Catholic education is a gift for life. Consider exploring our Parish School as a faith-based learning environment for your child. We are now enrolling for ALL grade levels! Check out our WELCOME video at www.stggcs.org. From the Office for Social Ministry: St. Gregory the Great Parish, the San Diego Diocesan Mental Health Working Group, and the Office for Social Ministry invite you to an evening workshop, “Mental Health and the Church Reaching Out to Families Experiencing Mental Health Challenges”, Tuesday, April 21, 7—8:30 P.M., at Saint Gregory the Great Parish Hall, 11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, CA, 92131. Workshop Elements: -Viewing of the new video “Mental Health and the Church,” produced by the Office for Social Ministry -Presentation on the vision for the San Diego Diocesan Mental Health Ministry Network - Kent Peters -Q&A Session on the Ministry -Discerning involvement in this Parish Ministry The workshop is open to all parishioners and is free of charge. Please contact Maria Valencia at the Office for Social Ministry for additional information or for questions: 858 490-8323. Mass Intentions Sat. Sun. April 11 April 12 5:00pm 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am Sat. Sun. April 18 April 19 5:00pm 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm † Deceased Tim Hilgeman † Jeanne St. Pierre † Dominick & Katherine Scigliano † Mass for the People Joseph Nora † Harry McMahon † Angela Wypiszynski SI Tim Hilgeman † Eric Nyholm SI Alexander Afan † Francis Xavier Thurairajah † Tim Hilgeman † Maria & Peter Imperatrice † Nestor Mercado † Kai Wright † SI Special Intention READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8 Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE NEEDS & INTENTIONS OF: Carmen Afan, Jackie Shillington Ant, Charles Astudillo, Filemon Barongan, Emilia Bello, Bob Brennan, Dorothy Bromenshenkel, Ian Brown, Kaitlin & Sheryl Bunge, Marie Califano, Phyllis Corkill, Brett Davey, Judi DiMatteo, Margo Donahue, Jessica Ebilane, Jim Eigner, William Elsner, JoAnn Farmen, Kathleen Garrova, Anne Finnegan, Norma Gherrity, Jeanette Hendren, Kathleen Hunt, Catherine Joseph, Joan Koehmstedt, Jack Kriz, Rhonele Laurente, Annabelle Masiddo, Makayla May, Abigail Allen Mendez, Andy Neidhart, Kevin O’Neill, Mila Qurini, Joanie, Dave, & Maddie Radcliff, Maribel Remos, Antonio & Bianca Rocabo, Jr., Lon Rocabo, Joanne Ross, Maria Santiago, Elise Serrano, Laura Shiwanov, Aurelia Silva, Celeste Silveira, Susan Smith, Rina Sy, Jean Pierre To Thach, Irene Trisko, Beth Underkoffler, Asaf Valdez, Corazon & Hermenigildo Valera, Gae Walker, Don & Shirley Wolf, Remedios Yuching, Barbara Zepf. May they find joy in the healing Love of Jesus Christ. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS: YOUTH MINISTRY 858 653-3591 ~ [email protected] IN THE SPIRIT ConfirmaƟon Mass: Sunday, April 26, 2015 @ 2 P. M. Teen and sponsor check-in at 1 P.M. Sponsor and candidate rehearsal April 19th at 6:30 P.M. in the Church Next Classes: Year 1: April 12, May 17: Family Potluck Year 2: April 19: ConfirmaƟon Rehearsal, 6:30-8 P.M. ST. GREGORY THE GREAT GALA - Volunteers needed! Help with the annual Gala Dinner and Dance at Rancho Bernardo Inn. ResponsibiliƟes include check-in table, seƫng up aucƟon items, helping with the live aucƟon on Sat., May 2, - Time range: between 5-11 P.M., depending on what you help with. To sign-up & details, contact Joy Marsella, [email protected] CONNECT TUESDAY NIGHT DROP-IN: 7-9 P.M. in the Youth Room* 4/14/15 GagaBall Night*; 4/21/15 Guy/Girls Night*; 4/28/15 Movie Night* Save the Date! • Core Team Lock-In May 8-9, in the Parish Hall and Youth Room • Steubenville San Diego July 24-26: BEST.WEEKEND.EVER. Join over 4,000 teens and youth leaders for a weekend of FAITH, FRIENDSHIP & FUN. There is AWESOME music, incredible speakers, Ɵme to pray, friends, & delicious food. Come & discover the God who loves you, who wants to be your strength and your salvaƟon. Featured speakers include Jackie Francois Angel & Jason Evert! #Steuby2015. RegistraƟon IS OPEN. Forms available here: hƩp://www.stgg.org/ ministries/chrisƟanformaƟon/youth-ministry/youthforms TwiƩer @stgregoryyouth, Instagram @stggcoreteam For more info contact Pamela Poe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry. 858.653.3591 [email protected] SGG GARDENING MINISTRY . . . is looking for a few parishioners who like to get their hands dirty! We are a group of about 20 members who meet at SGG every other Saturday morning to groom the flower beds. Qualifications are: ability to dig holes in dirt, pluck weeds, sweep and rake leaves, spray water with a hose, smile a lot. Green thumbs are welcome but not required. Training provided! We currently need a few people who can commit one hour, once or twice a month, to do some extra watering mid-week during the coming hot and dry months, to keep the gardens looking bright and cheerful. If you would like to give this a try or join us for one of our work sessions, please call Mike Yang at 619 607-0875. "Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just have them plant a garden." Robert Brault Rev. Nick Clavin, Rev. Ed Gallagher, Rev. John Gubbins April 11: April 12: April 13: April 14: April 15: April 16: April 17: April 18: April 19: Rev. John Sostrich Rev. Matthew Spahr Rev. William Springer Rev. Eugene Sta. Ana Rev. Anthony Stanonik Rev. William Stevenson Rev. Nemesio Sungcad Rev. Romeo Supnet Rev. Joseph Tabigue, CRSP TODAY: NEW PARISHIONER ORIENTATION 12:15 P.M., in the Parish Hall This is a wonderful opportunity for new parishioners to learn what St. Gregory the Great Parish has to offer, and for us to reach out and share our gifts with you. Please feel free to join us in the Parish Hall, or call Tom and Marcia Hommel at 858 693-8015 for more information. Our Lady of Angels Our parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord in gratitude for the gifts they have received from God, in the following way. Collection for Mar. 21 & 22 Children’s collection: Credit Card Mar. 16–22: Total Approximate amount needed weekly: TOTAL: $23,601.99 $37.87 $8,284.00 $31,923.86 $30,000.00 $1,923.86 Collection for Mar. 28 & 29 Children’s collection: Credit Card Mar. 23—29: Total Approximate amount needed weekly: TOTAL: $23,937.53 $18.77 $11,042.00 $34,998.30 $30,000.00 $4,998.30 Please remember to bring your canned goods to Mass each Sunday to help our Sister Parish. God Bless your generosity abundantly always! The Family Cancer Support Group will next meet, in the Trinity Room on Monday, April 13, at 6 P.M. We will discuss business items, followed by a discussion about Cancer at 7. ROSARY CENACLE . . . Will meet on April 16, 9 A.M., in the Parish Hall for ten decades of the Rosary and group discussions of Our Lady’s Messages. Prayer meetings last 1-2 hours. For info, please contact Mary Ann Dunlop: 858 880-2265. PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS 50+ Club Adopt-A-Family Adoration Altar Linens Altar Servers Baptism Seminars Bible Study Blood Drive Book Club Boy Scouts #616 Boy Scouts #664 Build-A-Miracle Catholic Men’s Fellowship Children’s Choir Children’s Liturgy of the Word Confirmation Preparation-Adult Confirmation Preparation-Youth Cooking Group Cub Scouts #614 Cursillo Daily Mass Ministry Kathy Cazin Deborah Sampson David Rowe DJ Sowers Joanne & Bill Bernard Paula Baker Joni Deiters Nancy Shute Alan Muir Kate Schemensky Paul Honeycutt Bill Boggs Chris & Julianne North Frank Deniston Ginger Marlin Deacon Ron Diem Pamela Diaz Margaret Byrne Gerard Schnee Frank & Paulette Deniston Lolita Magpantay Maria Quitugua Divine Mercy Cenacle Helen Kremp Donuts & Coffee Eddie Arebalo Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Greg Tom Faith Formation-Adult Deacon Ron Diem Faith Formation–Children Ginger Marlin Faith Formation-Middle School Ginger Marlin Family Cancer Support Kent Peters Filipino-American Hermie Moscoso Film Fans Marie McGowan Gala Lynn Bautista Gardening Ministry Mike Yang Greeters / Ushers Don Wolf Helping Hands Margaret Byrne Immaculate Heart Radio Kitchen Coordinator Pat Rasmussen Knights of Columbus Dave Sigafoos Lectors Terry Poletto Lighthouse Media Joan Pernicano Liturgical Environment: Judy Cottel Marriage Encounter Ron & Patti Marcoux Martha’s Ministry Bea Iwig Military Friendship & Support John & Liz Dente Ministry of Consolation Jeannine Sullivan Ministry of Mothers Rebecca Podmenik 858-653-3540 858-229-0345 858-549-2215 858-414-5551 858-549-0979 858-653-3540 858-586-1488 858-537-0856 858-695-1633 858-748-5227 619-692-1112 858-530-9061 858-547-0845 858-831-0900 858-653-3583 858-653-3594 858-653-3582 858-653-3591 858-549-3375 858-271-6065 858-831-0900 858-689-1053 858-663-4135 858-240-6101 858-547-4879 858-271-9490 858-653-3582 858-653-3594 858-653-3594 858-735-6889 858-586-7473 858-538-6728 858-380-7728 619-607-0875 858-578-6341 858-549-3375 858-653-3540 858-693-1880 619-852-3085 858-536-8737 858-271-6727 858-578-1082 858-566-5041 858-271-5157 858-831-1505 858-689-1285 619-300-0724 Ministry to the Homebound Mothers Prayer Group Music Ministry New Parishioner Orientations Our Lady of Fatima Devotion Parent Teacher Stewardship Guild Parish Tours Prayer Wheel Paulette Deniston Susan LaCosta Tom & Marcia Hommel Carolyn Standifer Maeve O’Connell Deacon Ron Diem Elizabeth Ostadan Barbara & Paul Zepf Prayers & Squares Margaret Lynn Pat Kikendall RCIA Deacon Ron Diem Respect Life / Social Justice Joan Pernicano Maria Manyari Returning Catholics Deacon Ron Diem Rosary Cenacle Mary Ann Dunlop Rosary Makers Caroline Dixon Rosary Makers—Outreach Mission Lucie Hoge School Board Maeve O’Connell Services for the Deaf Gigi Howland Sister Parish Outreach Steve Locke Sister Parish Outreach Carolyn Prosi Sister Parish Outreach - Food Drive Eddie Arebalo Spirit Wear Bob & Shawn Heim St. Vincent / Meals for Homeless Margie Mills Sunday Childcare Co-op Claudia Saipe Jennifer Parker Vacation Bible School Ginger Marlin Wedding Ministry Tina Diem Widows Friendship Group Kristine Campiglia Joan Koehmstedt Women’s Friendship Circle Judy Roitz Youth Ministry Pamela Poe Youth Ministry Parent Advisors Pamela Poe 619-857-5443 619-977-1037 858-653-3583 858-693-8015 858-536-1113 858-397-1290 858-653-3582 858-566-6455 858-271-5261 858-530-2560 858-312-6741 858-653-3582 858-271-6727 858-549-2812 858-653-3582 858-880-2265 858-586-7773 619-328-8314 858-397-1290 858-342-7656 858-566-0924 858-566-0924 858-231-8615 858-484-8669 858-271-7410 619-952-1281 858-442-5584 858-653-3594 858-653-3584 619-933-4077 858-547-4692 858-653-3594 858-653-3591 858-653-3591 Pastoral Stewardship Council — PSC Chief Steward Michael Kielty Chief Steward of Financial Council Gene Fantano Chief Steward of Parish Development Maria Sittmann Communications Rob Thornhill Stewards of Catholic School Maeve O’Connell Stewards of Christian Formation Ken Marra Stewards of Groups/Organizations Carolyn Burns Stewards of Liturgy Cheryl Magner Stewards of Parish Life Bob Heim Stewards of Parish Outreach Mike Harris Stewards of Parish-wide Involvement Bill Carpenter Webmaster Jenny Quimpo 858-271-1004 858-549-0966 619-846-4706 858-679-0407 858-397-1290 858-442-3871 858-578-7051 858-271-7250 858-484-8669 858-513-1153 858-484-3201 858-695-6860 A great big THANK YOU to our Easter Flowers Donors! In Honor/Memory of Donor Joseph Pepin Mr. & Mrs. Mike Pepin Anita Mariano, Maria DeFrenza, Marilynn Scamel, & Rina Mariano Tom & Chiara Lawless Joseph Daleo Christine Daleo-Wong William Flora Ted & Lorraine Flora Louise & Jim Schiavo JoAnn Spadafora My Parents & my brothers Joe & Martin Mary Rose Wood Our Parents Dominick & Maria Scigliano Dan Williams, Crissy Fox, & Dorothy Chernook Ruth Clements Anthony Giordano & Dorothy Chernook Christine Giordano Bob Darron, Jr. & Mimi Wallerstein Robert & Eleanor Darron Joseph & Frances Swaty Lorraine M. Swaty Our Deceased Family Members Jeannine Sullivan Natividad Plascencia Yolanda Swalwell In Honor/Memory of Donor Carmen Rios Duhme Jose Santiago Bill Drahota Joe McManus Frank Mavec Our Family Tree Nguyen Quy—my Father-in-Law Maria Dang The Two Hearts Francesca Gosser Anna Diaz Pat Drahota Ailene McManus Lawrence Christine Smith Nguyen Phu-Tram Do Anne & Travis Nguyen Mary Jackson Donor Donor Isabel B. Toledo Fernando De Leon Fely P. Chase Cesar Del Mundo Venegas Hanh & Dien Nguyen Anthony & Margarita Frassa Jeff & Cara Stevens Gina Robeng Christina Fecano THANK YOU To the following for their generous contributions: SPONSORS Don’t miss this fun party and at such a great venue: The Rancho Bernardo Inn! You can drop off your RSVP at the Parish Office, or purchase your Gala Tickets online from our Parish Website at http://stgg.org/2015gala. Don't forget to take part in our OPPORTUNITY RAFFLE for the chance to win great prizes at $25/per ticket or 5 tickets for $100. WALL OF WINE Help us reach our goal of 100 bottles for the WALL OF WINE! We appreciate donations of wine with a minimum value of $25. Donations valued at $50+ will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 gift certificate to San Diego Wine Co. Thank you to JENNY QUIMPO for keeping our Gala Page up-to-date! Please visit our page often for information on Sponsorship, Donations, Volunteering, and Online Ticket Sales. 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