Pope Francis' legacy will be defined by a series of 'firsts'

In Evangelii Gaudium ('Joy of the Gospel'), Pope Francis said: I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its security.

Pope Francis saw the Church as a “field hospital” called to tend to the wounded on the battlefields of life, offering her medicine of mercy to all. The Church, Pope Francis insisted, is not only to teach but to act—to embrace those on the periphery and to bring the light of Christ to the darkest corners of society.

Shortly after his election as Pope, his first visit outside of Rome was to the marooned African boat people washed ashore on the small Italian island of Lampedusa. He never tired of defending the displaced migrant nor embracing the marginalized or excluded, whether at a papal audience in St. Peter’s Square or in a prison.

Declaración del arzobispo Thomas Wenski sobre la muerte del Papa Francisco

El legado del Papa Francisco se definirá por una serie de ‘primicias’

En Evangelii Gaudium (“La alegría del Evangelio”), el Papa Francisco dijo: “Prefiero una Iglesia magullada, herida y sucia porque ha salido a la calle, que una Iglesia malsana por estar recluida y por aferrarse a su propia seguridad”. Consideró a la Iglesia como un “hospital de campaña” llamado a atender a los heridos en los campos de batalla de la vida, ofreciendo su medicina de misericordia a todos.

La Iglesia, insistió el Papa Francisco, no sólo debe enseñar, sino actuar, abrazar a los que están en la periferia y llevar la luz de Cristo a los rincones más oscuros de la sociedad.

Su primera visita fuera de Roma, poco después de su elección como Papa, fue a los náufragos africanos abandonados en la pequeña isla italiana de Lampedusa. Y nunca se cansó de defender a los emigrantes desplazados o de abrazar a los marginados o excluidos, ya fuera en una audiencia papal en la Plaza de San Pedro o en una cárcel.

Happy Easter!! Yes; today we conclude Eastertide, the 8-day Octave of Easter, now launching us into a continuation of the celebration of Easter joy all the way until Pentecost Sunday. For the next several weeks we will be considering and pondering many of the implications of Resurrection-faith during the beautiful liturgical season of Easter.

¡¡Felices Pascuas!! Sí; hoy concluimos el Pregón Pascual, la Octava Pascual de 8 días, que ahora nos lanza a la continuación de la celebración de la alegría de la Pascua hasta el domingo de Pentecostés. Durante las próximas semanas consideraremos y reflexionaremos sobre muchas de las implicaciones de la fe de la resurrección durante la hermosa época litúrgica de la Pascua.

April 27, 2025.

All are Invited to Eucharistic Adoration at 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Divine Mercy Novena Prayers’ Schedule

• Day 1 - Good Friday - April 18, 2025 3:00 pm in the Gazebo.
• Day 2 - Holy Saturday - April 19, 2025 3:00 pm in the Gazebo.
• Day 3 - Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025 3:00 pm in the Gazebo.
• Day 4 - Monday - April 21, 2025 3:00 pm in the Chapel.
• Day 5 - Tuesday - April 22, 2025 3:00 pm in the Chapel.
• Day 6 - Wednesday - April 23, 2025 3:00 pm in the Chapel.
• Day 7 - Thursday - April 24, 2025 3:00 pm in the Chapel.
• Day 8 - Friday - April 25, 2025 3:00 pm in the Chapel.
• Day 9 - Saturday - April 26, 2025 3:00 pm in the Gazebo.

ST. THÉRÉSE & THE LITTLE WAY
Finding Holiness in the Ordinary

Monday, April 28th, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ford’s Garage - Plantation, FL

Join us for a special evening as we reflect on the timeless wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux and her Little Way - a path of love, simplicity, and trust in God.

What to Expect:

• A deeper understanding of the Little Way
• Practical steps for living out holiness in everyday life.
• Fellowship, good food, and great conversation

All are welcome - bring a friend!

For more information, please email Father John: [email protected].

The Women’s Guild is proud to present our “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Social. Come enjoy a delicious dinner buffet of finger sandwiches, sweet treats and tea. This will be a fun night of mingling and wearing your best tea party hat or wear a crazy hat. There will be fabulous prizes including cash, a restaurant gift card, a spring flower arrangement, and themed gift baskets.

• What: “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Social.
• When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Doors open at 6:45 pm.
• Where: St. Gregory Parish Center.
• Who: All women of our parish and surrounding community.
• Cost: Free for Members and Guests pay $10.

Questions & RSVP for event: Please email [email protected] and join our private group on Facebook: St. Gregory’s Women’s Guild.

Get ready to hit the green!

Our Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner on May 2nd, 2025.

Want to play in the tournament or support the event as a sponsor? click here to sign up or learn more.

Questions?
Contact the Development Office at (954) 473-8170, or [email protected] for assistance. We hope to see you on the course!

Join Father Davis, November 12-22, 2025, on the trip of a lifetime to go to beautiful Italy during the Jubilee Year 2025.

As you may know, the holy doors of each of the four patriarchal basilicas in Rome are only opened once every 25 years. The pope has declared this hallowed tradition as an opportunity to receive special graces and a plenary indulgence for all pilgrims who pass through these doors.

In addition to this extraordinary opportunity, our tour will include a visit to the shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, the site of the Eucharistic miracle in Lanziano, the shrine of the apparition of Saint Michael the Archangel, San Giovanni Rotundo and the tomb of Padre Pio of Pietrielcina. The tour will include a visit to the shrine of the Blessed Mother of Loreto, and a visit to the historical monastery at Monte Casino of Saint Benedict and his sister Saint Scholastica.

We will participate in a general audience with the new Pope. Coupled with excellent hotel accommodations and superior Italian cuisine, it will be an unrivaled trip of travel excellence. Registrations are being accepted. First come first serve.

Please use this link to download the brochure: www.GoCatholicTravel.com/25058.

There will be an informational meeting for this fabulous pilgrimage this Monday, April 28th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Don’t miss out!

Fr. Davis is planning a Marian Pilgrimage! February 19th to March 2nd, 2026.

For more information about these Pilgrimages, contact Brenda Carson, [email protected] or (954) 473-6261

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