St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church

Epiphany of the Lord
January 3, 2016
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29909
Office: 843-815-3100 | Fax: 843-815-3150
www.sgg.cc
Diocese of Charleston | Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone | Bishop of Charleston
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
Sunday
4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.,
7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
12:45 p.m. (en Español), & 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday 6:45 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (SGG)
Friday
7:00 p.m. (en Español—SGG)
Saturday
8:30 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)
RECONCILIATION
Monday to Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass &
Friday
6:15 to 6:45 p.m. (en Español—SGG)
before the 12:15 p.m. Mass
Sunday
12:00 p.m. (en Español)
Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
At other times by appointment with a Priest.
MUSIC
Ensembles
Organ:
9:00 a.m. Schola Cantorum 11:00 a.m. SGG Chorale
“March of the Wise men” arr. Black
Choral “Jesus, Son of God, Son of Mary” by Owen
Handbells
11:00 a.m. “Good King Wenceslas” arr. Thompson
Processional Hymn #107 “We Three Kings”
Greeting
Act Of Penitence
Gloria
Collect
Christmas Responsorial Psalm 98
Christmas Gospel Acclamation
Music during Preparation:
Chorale Anthem:
#89 “Of The Father’s Love Begotten”
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Simone
MUSIC
Eucharistic Acclamations
Mystery of Faith
Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Chant
Chorale Anthem:
Hymn #108 “The First Noel
#91 “Night of Silence
#92 “Silent Night”
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. “Arise! Shine!” by Martin
Recessional Hymn
Organ Postlude
#86 “Hark! The Herald Angel Sings!”
“Toccata on ‘Hark The Herald Angel Sings!’” arr. Young
PASTORAL STAFF
The Rev. Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini,
V.F.,V.P. Pastor
The Rev. Fr. Luis E. Serrano
Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100
The Rev. Fr. Matthew Gray
Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100
Sat
01/02/16
Sun
01/03/16
Deacon Dennis W. Burkett
843-368-4781 •
Deacon John Crapanzano
843-706-2387 • [email protected]
Deacon Jim Graham
843-705-4487 • [email protected]
Mon
01/04/16
Tue
01/05/16
Wed
01/06/16
Deacon Gregory W. Sams
843-815-4141 • [email protected]
Thu
01/07/16
Deacon Mike Smigelski
732-278-9106 • [email protected]
Fri
01/08/16
Sat
01/09/16
Deacon Walt Hollis
843-295-9192 • [email protected]
Deacon John McCabe
843-705-7919 • [email protected]
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Epiphany of the Lord;
National Migration Week
Monday:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Tuesday:
St. John Neumann
Wednesday: St. André Bessette
Thursday: St. Raymond of Penyafort
Sun
PRAYER & DEVOTION
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
24/7 (Chapel at SGG)
ROSARY Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION Monday 9:00 a.m.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTION
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR VOCATIONS
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
PROLIFE ROSARY Thursday 9:00 a.m.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Thursday 7:30 p.m. (Saint Augustine Room)
QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER CENACLE
Saturday 9:00 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)
01/10/16
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:15 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:45 PM
5:00 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
6:45 AM
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:15 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:45 PM
5:00 PM
MASS INTENTIONS
Dr. Remedios G. Arellano +
William Mulvey +
Joseph LoJacono +
Cory Welzant +
Intentions of Joan Cline
Terry Nolan +
People of the Parish
Mary Miller +
Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Thank You
Alice McAllister +
Helen Robinson +
St. Jude, Thank You
Lee Valente +
Father Peter Funesti +
Michael Mena +
Rose Hahn +
Therese Hough +
Eileen Daly +
Ecle Cirillo +
Aleen Schoof +
Craig & Teresa Brown
Stephen & Helen Mogilski +
Steve Reyes +
Barbara Bennett +
Glynda Tumillo +
Mary Ann Stanic +
Frank & Alma Baker +
Frances Zaremba +
Michael Colvin +
People of the Parish
Norb Pajunas +
+ Deceased
REQUESTED BY
Carl & Patricia Miller
Pat Mulvey
Ron & Pat Dapice
Rose Kearney-Nunnery
Joan Cline
Helen Nolan
Bob & Carol Black
Anonymous
Joan DeLude
John & Rita Meehan
Anonymous
Ray & Gerry Landry
Ernie & Noreen Gallinari
Tom Greiner
Ruth Bachmann
John & Agnes Malgieri
Peter & Dianne Doherty
Dennis & Karen Stosak
Dorothy Zidel
Darrell & Dorothy Brown
Barbara Bush
Ernie & Noreen Gallinari
Ladies Ancient Order of
Hibernians
Tom & Nancy Hoover
Her Family
Randy & Lynn Salazar
Stephen Zaremba
Ray & Ruth Leary
Charlie & Vickie Durkee
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13;
Mk 6:45-52
Thursday:
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17;
Lk 4:14-22a
Friday:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Sunday:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4,
3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30;
Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7;
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
·
Pre-K-1st Grade 11:00 a.m.
·
NURSERY (1 year—4 year) during 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. Masses
PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS
POR FAVOR RECEN POR ESTOS FELIGRESES
Louise Aviano
Richard Baldwin
Joseph Barry
Ken Berdine
Charles Boyer
Miriam Bradican
Janis Brodrick
Jackie Bullett
Frank Bulson
William Burcin
Evelyn Burns
Jack Canfield
Tony Caruso
Jean Casella
Dian Castle
Jude Cheesman
Barbara Chervenak
Bob Choutka
Lenny Christ
Maggie Creeden
Sonny deBethizy
Rita DiFranza
Valerie DiLieto
Joseph DiSanto
Caitlynn Dodge
Margaret Doran
Joseph Downs
Dorothy Dunn
Charlie Durkee
Lawrence Dziomba
Alaina Evans
Francine Faldermeyer
Joan Ferreira
Annamae Finley
Virginia Fischer
Marilyn Fullmer
Michael Gallagher
Sonia Gallagher
Helen Gaudio
Connie Giroir
Adele Given
Terry Goethe
Alice Golde
Linda Grady
Dick & Barbara Guter
Marlene Haddad
Joseph Hahne
Barbara Harrison
Ed Hassett
Jim Hines
Bob Holbrook
Elizabeth Ireton
Stella Jeffers
Rosemary Jorgensen
Emma Joyce
Joyce P. King
Carol Kuster
Delphine LaSpisa
Rose Marie Lavery
Robert Loehr
Lorraine Maloney
Cathie Mathiesen
Sandi Matthews
William McCarthy
Billy McHugh
Ree Messer
Angela Munnelly
Paul Murrin
Bill Naert
Betty Neuman
Nancy O’Brien
Gerard O’Connor
Roland Petruzzi
Lucille Pflug
David Pinckney
Mario Proscia
Mary Renner
Lenny Roszkowski
Joe Ruoto
Mary Santarcangelo
Fred Schmitz
Peggy Schultz
Frank Schwab
Fred Silverman
Robert Sisson
Kate Smith
Bill Streicher
Helen Sullivan
Mary Anne Swaine
Les Thompson
Myriam Thornewell
Jack Townes
Richard Tracey
Frenchie Viens
Kathy Vigre
Ray Vigre
Jimmy &
Hildegarde Weldin
Paige Weniger
Joan Witt
Claire Young
Rocky Zuendel
Joe Zupancic
If you have a registered parishioner to add to our
prayer list, please contact the executive assistant in the
parish office. Please let us know when it is time to
remove a name from the list. Please inscribe the
names of non-parishioners (e.g. family members,
friends, neighbors, co-workers) in the prayer intention
book found in the church vestibule. Please inscribe
their name only once as their needs will be
remembered at Masses throughout the year.
If you are hospitalized or homebound and would like
to receive Communion, please call Pat & Gary Boylan
at 941-204-7837.
You may also contact someone from the Eucharistic
Apostles of Divine Mercy who will pray the Chaplet of
Divine Mercy or other prayers with you. Please call
Lillian Pente at 843-705-7170.
Several years ago, our family’s longtime neighbor
died. She had no children. My mom had helped her in
her later years, so we weren’t surprised when she
received some money from the estate. What was
shocking was that a check arrived at my house as well. I
hadn’t done anything to deserve this money; I had
always been polite and kind to our neighbor and had
visited her sometimes, but I was amazed at her
generosity. Without knowing it, I had become an heir to
this lovely woman.
On this Solemnity of the Epiphany, we celebrate our
own unexpected inheritance—the quite undeserved gift
of Jesus. Saint Paul writes
that the Gentiles are “coheirs” to this great gift, but
what have we done to
deserve such grace? Our
culture tells us how much we
“deserve” (clothes and so
on).
But in the simplest of
places—the tiniest of towns,
this little hamlet of Bethlehem—comes a gift we could
never do enough to deserve. The Magi recognized
this—they prostrated themselves in homage and were
changed by their encounter with Jesus. They “went
home a different way”—not just physically but spiritually.
As the Christmas season winds down and the long
awaited gifts are unwrapped and put away, maybe
we can look at the gift of Jesus with Epiphany eyes.
May we welcome Jesus today like an unexpected
inheritance check—with delighted hearts, humble
spirits, and grateful souls.
Janel Esker
[email protected]
The Epiphany of the Lord
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Epiphany celebrates God’s mercy shining on the magi from a guiding star.
Their kingdoms were far from Jerusalem, their religions far from God’s covenant with Israel. At first the star led
the magi to Jerusalem, where they could “recalculate” their quest with the help of God’s own “GPS,” the Jewish
scriptures. How challenging and humbling for the magi to discover that they would find the world’s Messiah not
in a palace but with a poor couple in an insignificant village. That’s where God’s mercy, shining in the star, led
the magi to worship Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Today the magi invite us to “recalculate” our life’s journey during
this Jubilee Year—to follow the star of God’s mercy along the way of humble love, to discover a renewed
personal relationship with Jesus ourselves and so become “guiding stars” leading other seekers to find Jesus,
too.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
ADORACIÓN
AÑO JUBILAR DE LA MISERICORDIA
LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR
En este Año Jubilar de la Misericorida, la Epifanía celebra la misericordia de Dios brillando sobre los reyes magos
desde la estrella que los guía. Sus reinos estaban muy lejos de Jerusalén, sus religiones muy lejos de la alianza
de Dios con Israel. Al principio la estrella guió a los magos a Jerusalén en donde ellos podrían “recalcular” su
búsqueda con la ayuda del propio “GPS” de Dios, las Escrituras judías. Que humilde y consternado debió ser el
momento en que los magos vieron al Mesías del mundo no en un palacio sino con una pareja pobre en un pueblito
insignificante. Ahí es donde está la misericordia de Dios, brillando en la estrella que guió a los magos a adorar a
Jesús, el Príncipe de la Paz. Hoy los reyes magos nos invitan a “recalcular” nuestro camino de vida durante este
Año Jubilar, siguiendo la estrella de la misericordia de Dios a lo largo del camino de amor humilde, para descubrir
una relación personal renovada con Jesús hacia nosotros mismos para que podamos convertirnos “estrellas
guías” dirigiendo también a otros buscadores a encontrar a Jesús.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y
brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del
Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías
60:1-6).
Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor,
todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]).
Segunda lectura — El misterio de
que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa
en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres
(Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Evangelio — Vinieron unos Magos del Oriente
preguntando: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha
nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de
Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado
Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:3444
1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13;
Mc 6:45-52
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14,
15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a
1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20;
Lc 5:12-16
1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 40:1-5, 9-11;
Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Sal 104 (103):1b4, 24-25, 27-30; Hch 10:34-38 o
Tit 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lc 3:15-16, 21-22
OBRAS DE
MISERICORDIA
ESPIRITUALES
CONSOLAR AL TRISTE
Jesús nos ha dicho: "Dichosos
los que lloran porque serán
consolados". El consuelo de Dios, por medio de su
Espíritu Santo, nos consuela. Pero, además, Dios se
vale de nosotros para consolar a los demás. No se
trata de decir: no llore, sino de buscar en las
Escrituras, las palabras que mejor se adecúen a la
situación. En los salmos podremos encontrar esa
palabra de consuelo que requerimos, por eso, es
conveniente recitarlos y meditarlos constantemente.
INTENCIONES PARA
UNA MISA
Las intenciones para la
misa por seres queridos
se hacen con un mínimo
de
8
días
de
anticipación.
Para
pedir una intención para
la Misa del Domingo o el
Viernes, por favor tomar
un sobre verde que se encuentra en el estante de
información del vestíbulo de la Iglesia y entrégueselo
a la Madre Margarita DJBP o al Padre Luis a la salida
de Misa del Domingo o llame a la oficina del
Ministerio Hispano para pedirla. Donación mínima
para cada intención es de $10.00.
FAITH FORMATION
VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM
8 Week Bible Study
A Deep, Biblical Look at Jesus Christ
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
to Wednesday, March 2, 2016
The better we understand Jesus, the better we
understand ourselves. But who was Jesus, this
itinerant preacher whom many called the Messiah?
In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the
Anointed One–the ultimate priest, prophet, and king
foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.
Using biblical insights and engaging stories, Bishop
Barron affirms that we see Jesus most clearly through
the lens of the Old Testament.
Through this deeply biblical program, you will better
understand Jesus, become more familiar with
Scripture, and realize your own priestly, prophetic, and
kingly mission, received when you are baptized “into
Christ.”
Registration forms can be found on our website,
Parish office or Church Literature rack or contact
Gundy Dahm at 843-379-6767.
Priest, Prophet, King
Father Robert Barron
Saturday, January 3, 2016
9:00 a.m. Mass
The Laing Family
Sunday, January 3, 2016
11:00 a.m. Mass
John & Joann Kenny
Welcome to
St. Gregory the Great
New Parishioners
Anne Boerckel, Cristina & Gia Trice
Bruce David Broman
Geoffrey & Elyse Casher
Richard & Linda Delcore
Denis, Lili, Katherine & Kristy Ferrera-Padilla
Gerald, Christine, Alyssa & Alexandra Gallo
Kenneth & Deborah Gathercole
Alexander, Alexandra & Daley Hemming
Charles & Patricia Jacobs
John & Marilyn Keating
Glen, Natasha, Michaela & Josie Keaton
Mauricio Moreno
Andrew & Joan Mulrain
Joseph & Fran Nemeth III
N. Lee Pirkey, Jr.
Gustavo, Rossany & Sebastian Rattia
FORMACIÓN DE FE
INFORMACIÓN GENERAL
BAUTIZOS: Los bautismos se llevan acabo un sábado de
cada mes .Las pláticas de preparación son obligatorias
para padres y padrinos. Los papas deben estar registrados
por lo menos tres meses en la parroquia y los padrinos
deben estar casados por la Iglesia o solteros con todos los
sacramentos. Se necesita un mínimo de 45 días para planear
el bautismo después de tomadas las pláticas. Los niños
mayores de 5 años necesitan tomar una preparación
adicional. Próxima clase el 20 de Febrero, 9:00—12:00 pm,
en el Salón de St. Andrew. Por favor registrarse a la salida
de Misa o llamando a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.
MATRIMONIOS:
La preparación del Sacramento del
Matrimonio toma un mínimo de seis meses a partir de la
primera cita, planee con anticipación. Para más información
llamar a la oficina del ministerio hispano.
QUINCEAÑERAS: Esta celebración es ofrecida solo a los
miembros registrados y activos de la parroquia que han
recibido la primera comunión. Toma un mínimo de seis meses
para la preparación. Por favor reserve la Iglesia antes del
salón de fiesta. Para mas información llamar a la oficina del
ministerio hispano.
PRESENTACIONES DE NIÑOS: Las presentaciones de niños
deben ser reservadas con 1 SEMANA de anticipación. Por
favor reservar la fecha llamando a la oficina de la parroquia,
843-815-3100, ext. 334.
UN MOTIVO PARA PASAR
TIEMPO EN ADORACIÓN
Nuestra Capilla de Adoración Perpetua
nos da la oportunidad de pasar una hora
en oración y darle gracias a Dios por las
bendiciones que hemos recibido. Esta hora de paz y meditación con el Santísimo
Sacramento puede ser una oportunidad para rezar por
nuestros amigos y familiares que están enfermos o simplemente por aquellos que necesiten de nuestras oraciones.
Nuestro deseo es tener a una persona presente cada
hora, de las 24 horas del día, en contemplación silenciosa y reflexión. Necesitamos más adoradores para este
ministerio, por favor sean generosos con su tiempo y
anótense para pasar una hora con nuestro Señor.
Para más información o si solamente se quiere anotar
para donar una hora de su tiempo a la semana, favor de
llamar a Cesar Gonzalez 843-295-9961 o escribirle a
[email protected]
SCHOOL NEWS
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades Pre-K—6
Christopher Trott • Principal
843-815-9988 • [email protected]
ALOHA CHRISTMAS
SGGCS presented their gift to the community with their
Christmas program titled ‘Aloha Christmas.’
The
program, directed by SGGCS music teacher Linda
Burkett, focused on finding the spirit of Christmas in a
different setting. The program opened with special
songs by the tone chime choir, the pre-kindergarten
class in Hawaiian attire and the kindergarten class
dressed as a living Nativity.
Catholic Book Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Catholic Book Club is Friday, January 8, from 9:30-11:00 AM in St.
Gregory School library. The selection this time is "Woman," by Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of
the Cross). Her essays on women appear in a number of collections, available on Amazon or
Barnes and Noble. Any edition can be used as a resource for the discussion, which will focus on
women's education, women's professional life, women in political life, and the spirituality of
Christian women. Edith Stein was a trained philosopher who converted from Judaism to
Catholicism and became a Carmelite nun. She was a victim of Nazi persecution, killed in
Auschwitz in 1942. She was beatified and canonized by St. John Paul II.
YEAR OF MERCY
The Year of Mercy is meant to be one of those times — a season for Christians to become “stronger and more
effective” witnesses to the faith we proclaim, changed both by contemplating the depths of God’s mercy and by
imitating Christ in the world today (Misericordiae Vultus, No. 3). To help make that possible, the Holy Father used
Misericordiae Vultus not only to reflect on God’s mercy but also to outline a course of action. In it, he offered a
series of practical suggestions for how Catholics should celebrate the Year of Mercy ahead.
Go to Confession
Read Conversion Stories
Perform Works of Mercy
Go on a Pilgrimage
Walk through a Holy Door
Obtain Indulgences
Contemplate God’s Mercy in Scripture
PARISH LIFE
Essentials of Elder Law &
Estate Planning: It’s Not Just Wills
St. Andrew Hall
January 14, 2016
2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Elder Law Attorney, Brian Tracy, will discuss the most
common estate planning tool is a Will. However,
estate planning is more than just having a good Will; it
also involves having effective Powers of Attorney;
protecting against incapacity, catastrophic costs of
nursing homes, unscrupulous heirs, disabled heirs,
probate, trusts (revocable and irrevocable) and the
potential problems that can arise in estate planning
with blended families. Learn the basics of Elder Law
101 and why Elder Law is more than just having a
“simple will.”
For reservations call 843-757-5294 or register
online at www.hiltonheadelderlaw.com
Women of St. Gregory the Great
Meeting
He’s Coming Back!
The Women of St. Gregory the Great invite you to
return to hear Father Matthew Gray, our parochial
vicar, talk about his faith journey and to answer your
questions.
The meeting will be held Tuesday,
January 19th at St. Andrew Hall. We will gather at
11:30 a.m. and have a potluck lunch at noon followed
by Father Gray’s talk.
Please join us by calling Ginny Berney at 843-8155784 or email her at [email protected]. The
deadline to reserve a space is January 15th. Bring
your favorite dish to share.
STEWARDSHIP LIFE
Thank you for these gifts
December 19 & 20
Offertory Collection:
$29,256.00
Beaufort Deanery Annual Meeting
Did you notice the name change?
The Bishop has renamed the deaneries and ours is
now the Beaufort Deanery Monsignor Cellini is still our
Dean. Please plan to attend our Annual Meeting on
January 16th in Bluffton. We will begin with Mass at
Saint Andrew Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Then off to Belfair
for lunch and the meeting. We will be honoring the
Catholic Women of the Year and announcing our
Beaufort Deanery Catholic Woman of the Year. We will
also vote on Deanery Officers.
We hope you can
attend to support our Catholic Woman of the Year
Rosemarie Kovarcik, and honor her for her service and
devotion to the church.
Reserve your place by sending a check for $30
payable to BDCCW (Beaufort Deanery Council of
Catholic Women). Please write your menu choice of
entrée: Bail Brushed local Mahi Mahi or Pesto Crusted
Chicken Breast with Mozzarella and lemon butter.
Mail to Nancy Kuykendall
69 Belfair Oaks Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
by January 11, if you have any questions, please
contact Nancy at 843-757-4005.
Ancient Order of Hibernians Meeting
A special meeting for the installation of
the newly elected officers of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians will be held this coming Tuesday,
January 5, 2016 at St. Andrew’s Hall on Pinckney
Colony Road in Bluffton. There will be a social including
a catered dinner that will begin at 6:00 p.m. The
installation ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.. All
members are encouraged to attend, to bring a guest or
guests for this important occasion and are asked to
wear their green jacket.
For additional information
contact Frank McPartland at [email protected] or Mike
O’Brien at [email protected].”
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER
OF HIBERNIANS MEETING
Second Collections
Jan. 9/10
Offering for Flowers
Please place in Offertory Collection
Jan. 23/24 Support the Church in Latin American
Please place in Offertory Collection
If you do not receive envelopes and wish to give
to these collections, please place your donation in an
envelope with your name, amount and the collection
name on the outside of the envelope.
The next meeting of the LAOH will be
Wednesday, January 6 starting with a social
at 12 noon and business meeting at 1:00 p.m. We will
meet at St. Andrew Hall. Guests are always welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, February 1, 12:15 p.m. Mass St. Brigid’s Day
Wednesday, February 3, General Meeting
For questions, please contact Liz Ryan, President at
843 757-0919.
VIDA PARROQUIAL
VIRGEN PEREGRINA
La imagen de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe
ha
iniciado
una
peregrinación por los hogares de la
comunidad parroquial de Saint
Gregory the Great. En este peregrinar
se promueve el fortalecimiento de la
oración en familia y además se
motiva
a que juntos en familia
oremos por las vocaciones en el
mundo. En la semana comprendida entre el 20 al 27 de
Diciembre, la imagen de Nuestra Señora estuvo con la
Familia . Si usted desea que la imagen de Nuestra Señora
les acompañe por una semana, por favor llame a la oficina
del Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 Ext. 334.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor;
Semana Nacional de Migración
Lunes:
Santa Isabel Ana Seton
Martes:
San Juan Neumann
Miércoles: Beato André Bessette
Jueves:
San Raimundo de Peñafort;
La Natividad del Señor en el calendario
juliano
¡ BIENVENIDOS!
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
El Ministerio Hispano de St. Gregory the Great a
abierto una pagina de Facebook como un medio más
de comunicación con la comunidad, esperamos que la
visiten y nos compartan su fe, ahí encontraran el
boletín, los anuncios semanales y las diferentes
actividades del ministerio, lecturas bíblicas de la
semana, etc.
Ministerio Hispano SGG
Es tiempo de añadir los reyes magos al pesebre. En
1448 llegaron los pesebres italianos a las iglesias
españolas, pero no fue hasta que el Rey Carlos III le
regaló un pesebre a su hijo en el siglo XVIII que el uso
de pesebres se expandió en los hogares. Desde
entonces, el uso de nacimientos llegó al continente
americano en donde se convierte en la decoración
principal para las fiestas navideñas.
Así como en todo país latinoamericano el montaje
del Belén es una tradición, lo es también en Venezuela.
Con el pesebre venezolano llegan también aguinaldos,
parrandas, Misas y patines. ¡Sí! ¡Patines!
Desde la mitad del siglo pasado los venezolanos
celebran la época navideña con “patinadas”. Estas
“patinadas” normalmente se hacen por las mañanas y
muchas calles están cerradas a los autos hasta las 8
de la mañana para que niños y jóvenes puedan
disfrutar de los patines, bicicletas y otros juguetes que
les regala el niño Dios. Por eso, muchos niños
duermen con un “cordoncito” atado al dedo gordo de
los pies, que cuelgan por la ventana para que los
despierten los que pasan patinando.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S.
Paluch Co.
Como se anunció en la misa del fin de semana del 20 de
diciembre, hemos emprendido un estudio de viabilidad
que le pedira a usted el plan actual para nuestro futuro y
pedir su colaboración. En este estudio, los miembros de
nuestra parroquia tendrán la oportunidad de compartir
sus pensamientos y sentimientos acerca de la parroquia
y
el
camino
hacia
nuestro
futuro.
Una carta que contiene la declaración del caso, junto con
un cuestionario se ha enviado a cada feligrés activo.
Además, algunos de ustedes se les puede pedir a
participar en una entrevista confidencial con respecto a
estos asuntos. La declaración de caso describe nuestros
planes y le pide que proporcione retroalimentación
sincera y confidencial en todos los aspectos de la
parroquia
y
los
proyectos
potenciales.
Sus respuestas afectarán directamente a nuestro curso
de acción. Todas sus respuestas son totalmente
confidenciales, ya que irán directamente a Lynch
Desarrollo Associates Inc., la compañía de la
coordinación
de
este
estudio.
Su participación es vital para el éxito del estudio. Le
pedimos que por favor devuelva el cuestionario antes del
8 de enero de 2016. Gracias por su ayuda y su apoyo
continuo de St. Gregory the Great.
PARISH LIFE
Help Us Plan For Our Future!
As was announced at all Masses the weekend of December 5th and 6th, we have embarked upon a feasibility
study which will outline to you the current plan for our future and ask for your feedback. In this study, members of
our parish will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings about the parish and the path to our future.
A letter containing the case statement along with a questionnaire has been sent to each active parishioner. In
addition, some of you may be asked to participate in a confidential interview regarding these matters. The case
statement outlines our plans and asks you to provide candid and confidential feedback on all aspects of the
parish and the potential projects.
Your responses will impact directly our course of action. All of your responses are completely confidential as they
will go directly to Lynch Development Associates Inc., the company coordinating this study.
They will be providing us with an objective suggested course of action based on your responses. Please note
that no decision will be made until the Feasibility Study has been completed.
Your participation is vital to the success of the study. We ask that you please return your questionnaire prior to
January 8, 2016. Thank you for your help and your continued support of St. Gregory the Great.
CARIDAD CRISTIANA
SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE
DE PAUL
Los invitamos a que brinden ayuda a
las personas que pueden estar
pasando por un mal momento
económico en Bluffton.
Somos la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de St.
Gregory the Great. Proveemos ayuda económica y de
despensa a los que lo necesiten. Únanse a nosotros
cómo voluntario o cómo contribuyente.
VISITAS DE HOSPITAL
Debido a las leyes federales de
privacidad, usted o sus seres
queridos deben informar a la
parroquia que usted ha sido
admitido al hospital y le gustaría recibir los
sacramentos. Si cuando salga del hospital y
vuelva a su casa desea recibir la comunión,
favor de contáctese
con la oficina del
Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 ext. 334
¿ SE VA A MUDAR?
Para contribuir, favor de utilizar los sobres que se
encuentran en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia o escríbanos a
333 Fording Island Rd. Bluffton, SC 29909.
notificar
Si usted necesita ayuda financiera se puede comunicar
a nuestra línea telefónica al 1-866-324-6135
Si se va a mudar o va a dejar de
asistir a esta parroquia, favor de
a
la
asistente
ejecutiva,
([email protected] o 843-815-3100 ext. 328
para que se pueda actualizar la base de
datos.
¡GRACIAS!
PROPORCIONANDO UN AMBIENTE SEGURO
La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño existe para ayudar en todos los temas relacionados al
establecimiento de un ambiente seguro en cada parroquia. Por favor contáctese con ellos si usted tiene cualquier
pregunta o inquietud.
La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño: Bonnie Sigers, 843-261-0430. Ministerio
Diocesano de Ayuda a la Víctima: Louisa Storen, 843-856-0748.
SGG STAFF
PERSONAL DE SGG
Deacon Denny Burkett, Marriage & Annulment Coordinator
843-368-4781 • [email protected]
Marsha Williams, Executive Assistant
843-815-3100 x 324 • [email protected]
Deacon Walt Hollis , Youth Ministry Coordinator
843-815-3100 x 323 • [email protected]
Sister Margarita, Hispanic Ministry
843-815-3100 x 322 • [email protected]
Deacon Greg W. Sams, Renewal Ministries
843-815-4141 • [email protected]
Bertha Montero, Hispanic Ministry Assistant
843-815-3100 x 334 • [email protected]
Suzette Greiner, Parish Manager
843-815-3100 x 329 • [email protected]
Bryan Goll, Facilities Maintenance
843-815-3100 x 331 • [email protected]
Barbara Hollis, Director of Religious Education
843-815-3100 x 350 • [email protected]
Elizabeth Baginski, Accounting/HR Administrator
843-815-3100 x 325 • [email protected]
Tom Tiehel, Director of Music /Organist
843-815-3110 x 335 • [email protected]
Christopher Gustafson, Pastoral Associate
843-815-3100 x 327 • [email protected]
MINISTRY CONTACTS
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
Knights of Columbus 843-705-3388
[email protected]
ADORATION COORDINATOR
Darlene Polk
[email protected]
ADORACION AL SANTISIMO
Cesar Gonzalez 843-295-9961
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Barbara Hollis 843-815-3100 x350
ALTAR SERVERS
Father Matthew Gray 843-815-3100
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
Mike O’Brien 843-290-1794
[email protected]
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Margaret deBethizy 843-705-5591
CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB
Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM
843-819-7991
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Priscilla Raffaele 843-705-2425
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Prep Office-843-815-3100 x345
CURSILLO
Ree Messer 843-645-4525
[email protected]
EMMAUS
Nora Araujo 843-816-4006
Joel Salas 843-298-2341
ESTUDIO BIBLICO
Sister Margarita 843-815-3100 x322
PARISH OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday—Thursday
9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Friday
9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Alice Lee, Receptionist
843-815-3100 x 328 • [email protected]
CONTACTOS DE MINISTERIO
EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES
OF THE DIVINE MERCY
Bea Corcoran 843-705-5732
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Pat & Gary Boylan 941-204-7837
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Ross Kuykendall 843-757-4005
FAMILY PROMISE
Jack Rabbitt 843-705-4982
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dave McClintock 843-705-2704
FLOWER GUILD
Laurie Niederer 843-671-4406
GREETERS
Karen Warner 843-384-1176
JOHN PAUL II
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Walt Dupre 843-645-3838
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Grand Knight LewGuiler
843-705-5393
Mychal Judge Assembly 3198
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF
HIBERNIANS
Liz Ryan 843-757-0919
LECTORS
Gerry Kelly 843-757-7772
LIGHTHOUSE CD’S
Ray & Toni Dowling 843-757-4147
Horario de Oficina del
Ministerio Hispano
Lunesa Viernes: 8:30 am a 4:30 pm
Se puede contactar a la oficina
parroquial al 815-3100 ext 234 si
necesita ayuda fuera de horario.
LITURGIA
Cesar Gonzales 843-295-9961
MINISTERIO SOCIAL
Ana Orta 843-684-0790
MINISTERIO FAMILIAR
Maria Elena Bolivar
843-338-4441
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP
Patrick Baker 843-705-3890
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Pat Strimpfel 843-757-6323
PASTORAL JUVENIL
843-815-3100 x223
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
PRAYER CENACLE
Pauline Gareau 843-836-2268
OUR LADY’S ROSARY
MAKERS
Aimee Alcantara 843-208-6680
POST-FUNERAL HOSPITALITY
Ann Neaton 843-705-5188
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Tom Tiehel 843-815-3100 x335
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Jane Putrino 843-815-7547
RACHEL’S VINEYARD
Post Abortion Retreat
www.rachelsvineyard.org
R.C.I.A.
Deacon Mike Smigelski
732-278-9106
R.I.C.A
Sister Margarita 843-815-3100 x322
RESPECT LIFE
Lindsay Trapp 318-200-9165
RESURRECTION GARDEN
Lynn Conley 843-290-5267
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR FOR PARISH
Chris Gustafson, 843-815-3100 x327
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR FOR SCHOOL
Sandy Bougus, 843-815-9988
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
Judy Haupt, 843-208-9045
SGG CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Christopher Trott, 843-815-9988
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
Pat Rustad 843-815-4485
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Assistance 1-866-324-6135
UPLIFT
[email protected]
Sarah Litchfield
Elizabeth Adebahr
USHERS
Bob Kruppa 843-705-3737
VIRTUS SPANISH
Bertha Montero 843-815-3100 x334
VIRTUS ENGLISH
Mike Vezeau 843-705-5847
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
Carol Jelen 843-705-7469
WEDDING COORDINATORS
Jackie Tygielski 843-705-4751
WOMEN OF SGG
Rosemarie Kovarcik 843-815-3445
Margaret DeMeo 843-705-1051
Arnetta Duncan 843-290-0747
Away for the weekend? Forgot to pick up a bulletin?
Read the weekly bulletin at www.sgg.cc
Diocesan Website: www.catholic-doc.org
¿No estuvo este fin de semana ? ¿ Se le olvido recoger el boletin?
Lea el boletín semanal en: www.sgg.cc
Pagina diocesana: www.catholic-doc.org
Página del Vaticano: www.vatican.va