|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From the Desk of Father Davis
It's not just a greeting or salutation, a good wish, or a gesture of emotional closeness, hugs and kisses, or personal solidarity. Nor is it meant to be a question like: "hey, how are you?" or "how are the kids?" Nor is it supposed to reflect a comment like "good to see you;" or "have a great day!" No. The Sign of Peace at Holy Mass is so much more profound. In fact, it is meant to be an extension of the Risen Christ's Easter gift of peace to all humanity, especially believers. As baptized members of Christ's mystical body, the Church, it is our privilege to offer a deep, interior, life-sustaining, abiding extension of hope and prayers for the holistic, spiritual well being, fulfillment, completion, and joy "in abundance" of a fellow disciple of our Blessed Lord. Why would we ever cheapen such a profound gift, which our Lord suffered and died to give us, bringing it to the level of being banal? Priest Changes at Saint Gregory
Each year, during the Spring season, the Archdiocese of Miami assesses the priest personnel needs of all of its parishes and entities. This year has been no different. With at least six parishes that have been awaiting the assignment of a Parochial Vicar since last year, and now a few retiring pastors, and only three priestly ordinations this weekend, a shuffle has been triggered to meet the various needs of the Church throughout South Florida. Some thirty assignment changes will be announced by the Archbishop this coming week. Parishes with three or more priests will be called upon to embrace possible personnel reductions for the greater good of the Church. Saint Gregory will be among those affected by this moment of change. Father Eliseus Ezeuchenne, Ph.D., our beloved, tenderly kind, and devoted Parochial Vicar from Nigeria who has admirably served at Saint Gregory for nearly eleven years, will be moving to nearby All Saints Church in Sunrise to be the new Parochial Vicar there. Father Khiet Pham, Ed. D., our happy, community-oriented, and creative Parochial Vicar from Vietnam, who has admirably served at Saint Gregory for the past two and half years, will be taking on the role of Theology Instructor and Chaplain at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, while living in residence at nearby Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Fort Lauderdale Both priests have been extraordinary “gifts” to the Saint Gregory the Great Catholic community. Their love of the Lord has been obvious. Their joy in His service has been evident to an exemplary degree. Indeed, they will be missed dearly! What’s more, the two of them will be replaced by only ONE in-coming priest. Our new Parochial Vicar is the recently ordained Father Agustin Estrada. He was born in Southern California. His family heritage hails from Mexico. He attended Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Hialeah and Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. He was ordained last Saturday morning at Saint Mary’s Cathedral. His zeal for the Church will make Father Agustin (pronounced: ahh goo steen) a tremendous gift to our community. All priestly assignments are effective on June 6, 2022. As a result of all of these developments, our four assigned priests will be reduced to three. Some ministerial adjustments may have to take down the road. Meanwhile, we must prepare for an appropriate farewell for our Parochial Vicars who are being re-assigned. There will be a farewell Mass for Father Eliseus on Saturday, June 4th, at 4:00pm, followed by a reception in the Parish Center Hall. There will be a farewell Mass for Father Pham on Sunday, June 5th, at 12:00pm, followed by a reception in the Parish Center Hall. All are invited to offer thanks to these holy men of the Gospel. .jpg)
Father Davis will lead his 10th trip to the land made holy by the footsteps of Jesus, beginning November 4th thru November 13, 2022.There's nothing like a total immersion into the spiritual, cultural and historical roots of the Catholic faith as what can be experienced by a personal pilgrimage trip to the Holy Land in Israel. With visits to the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Capernaum, Cana, Caesaria, Emmaus, Jerusalem, Bethany, Bethlehem, Jericho, and the Dead Sea, it will be the best religion class one could ever take, done in the context of a community trip of fellow Catholic pilgrims. Organized by the famed Catholic Travel Centre and Worldwide Tours from Burbank, California, it is certain to be done with excellence, attention to detail and comfort, not to mention profound enrichment to our lives of faith. The trip of a lifetime awaits! For more information, contact Brenda Carson at the Church Office at 954-473-6261. Travel with Father Davis to Fatima and Lourdes! This is the final call for registration on a magnificent pilgrimage trip to Fatima, Portugal, Santiago, Spain and Lourdes, France. These three cities are among the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world! The appearances of the Blessed Mother at Fatima and Lourdes years ago continue to beckon forth faith, conversion and new life in Christ. No wonder millions from around the world travel there each year. They are places of healings and miracles! Santiago also is a wonderful place that connects us to the apostolic tradition of Saint James, the Apostle. Our devotional lives are sure to get a shot in the arm with visits to such holy places as these. The trip will be administered by the renowned Catholic Travel Centre from Burbank, California. The trip will be administered by the renowned Catholic Travel Centre from Burbank, California. They are known for their attention to detail, wonderful itineraries, comfortable accommodations and excellent culinary experiences. It is sure to be an enriching and wonderful adventure into history, culture, and Catholicism. All in all, a great investment in our lives of faith. Taking place September 30th to October 10, 2022. Only eleven seats left. Two weeks remain for registration. For more information, contact Brenda Carson at Saint Gregory, 954-473-6261. Exposition of Sacred Relics
St. Gregory the Great Parish welcomes you to a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics. Over 150 relics will be shown, some as old as 2,000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. John the Baptist, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. There will also be a fragment of the Veil that belonged to Our Lady and some of the largest remaining pieces of the Wood of the True Cross in the world. Held in the Church on Friday, May 20th at 6:30pm.See www.treasuresofthechurch.com for more information. Saint Gregory Book Discussion
May 23 our title will be The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan. All parishioners are welcome. For more information, call Betty at 954-587-4667. Apostolado de Matrimonios y Familias de San Gregorio
Invitamos a todas los Matrimonios a participar de una noche de crecimiento conyugal. Tema: "La unión de 2 buenos perdonadores Lunes, 23 de Mayo, 2022 at 7:00 pm.Salon: Gimnasio de San Gregorio (Cruzando el parqueadero, cerca a la gruta de la virgen) Informes: 954-300-3256. Catholic Communication Campaign
Weekend of May 28 & 29Your support of the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) helps bring the richness of the Church’s social teachings to life through engaging media. The essential mission of the CCC is to contribute to the process of evangelization by fostering activities in relation to television, radio, internet and other media and through special projects of the Catholic press. Please be generous. Thank you. 
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Miami Honoring Faith and Traditions cordially invite you to attend the Memorial Day Mass. Archbishop Thomas G. WenskiWill celebrate the Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 30th at 10:00 am at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1500 S. State Road/ North Lauderdale, Fl 33068 Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado
Will celebrate the Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 30th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery 11411 N.W. 25th Street Miami, Fl 33172 Catholic Rapper Communion Hip-Hop Concert
All are welcome to a live concert fundraiser at Saint Gregory! Communion Hip Hop is a Catholic Hip Hop artist who preaches the gospel of Christ through his music. Come join us in the school gym for an exciting performance on Saturday June 4th at 7:00pm.
Proceeds will fund the Youth Ministry of our parish.
Knights of Columbus Council 15425
All Catholic men are invited to come to a no obligation meeting to find out more about what benefits they are entitled to, as a Catholic man, husband and father. Come find out what you are missing out on! The basis on which the order was founded by Blessed Father Michael McGivney was the protection of families. The event is scheduled for June 7, 2022 at 7;00pm in the Parish Center.Refreshments will be provided.Come join us! St. Gregory Institute for Sacramental Formation
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.This program will count as 1 year of religious education, and is taught by Catholic school teachers and theologians. $300 per child (payment plan available) Spots are limited. June 20th to July 8thFor more information, please contact the Religious Education Office at (954) 473-8169, ext. 149 or by email at [email protected]. 
Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary invite you to join us for The Great Vigil in Honor of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Friday, June 24, 2022.Holy Mass: 8:00 pm. Main Celebrant: Most Reverend Thomas Wenski Archbishop of Miami. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follows until 2:00 am. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 2987 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL 33135. Retrouvaille
Is your marriage going down the right road or is it a little off
track? Our next Retrouvaille weekends for couples for 2022 will be:
For more information and registration email [email protected] or 305-915-4607 or visit: helpourmarriage.org. Esta su matrimonio pasando por un momento dificil? La vida puede ser difícil y también los problemas que enfrenta en su matrimonio. RETROUVAILLE puede ayudarlo a recuperar el rumbo de su matrimonio. Nuestros próximo fines de Semana para parejas para el 2022 son:
Para más información o registro puede escribirnos a [email protected] llamar al 305-915-4607 o visitar: helpourmarriage.org. Adoration on Eucharistic Thursdays
Every Thursday | 4:00pm to 9:00pmThe Last Supper of our Lord was on a Thursday. In honor of this major event in the life of Jesus and His Church, the parish of Saint Gregory the Great offers weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:00pm to 9:00pm every Thursday, concluding with a solemn benediction ceremony at 8:50pm. Many have been partaking of this blessed opportunity each week for the past year, and all are encouraged to receive the grace which comes from spending time with our Eucharistic Lord. All are welcome on Thursdays to pray and adore. Teen Lectors
We are in need of Teen Lectors! All High Schoolers are invited to audition to be a lector for the 6:00pm Sunday Mass. This is a wonderful ministry that allows you to more fully participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, develop your public speaking skills, and gain service hours. Please contact [email protected] to audition. 
Young Adults (18+): Meets every other weekend. Contact the number below for more information! High School Youth Group: Meets on Tuesday nights at 6:00-8:00pm in the Gazebo. Please join us! Middle School Youth Group: Meets after School on Wednesdays at 3:30-5:15pm in the Gymnasium. For more information on Saint Gregory’s ‘AYM’ Programs, contact Camila Gonzalez at [email protected] | (954) 473-6261 Ext. 1011. Our School is accepting new students applications
Now accepting new student applications for the 2022-2023 school year!Click here to find the Pathway to Enrollment and information on completing an application. We look forward to meeting you! What is ABCD?
ABCD is Love...
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg) | |
Let us be FORMED in our faith. This is a FREE online enrichment program. It includes the best in Catholic movies, children’s programming, audio dramas and books.
Also, Bible studies, sacramental prep materials, documentaries, books and audio talks from leading Catholic experts that will help you grow in understanding your faith.
Signing in is easy, for your FREE subscription:
- https://formed.org/signup
- Type in 4GQWQG
- Enter your information