From the Desk of Father Davis

To see, know, and follow Christ differently. From time to time, the Church has asked us to reflect on the special "calling" that many men from throughout the Christian millennia have received to minister in the name of Jesus Christ.

We are so excited to announce that the AFGHAN CLUB has started and we meet the last Monday of each month.

Come join us Monday, October 25 from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Ministry Building.

Please bring with you needles, hooks, fabric, yarn and your FREE patterns to share with everyone.

Bring your own beverage.

Don’t know how to knit or crochet, please contact Ginny Matheo, 954-655-3788. Come and learn!!!

See you all very soon!! Happy Stitching!

Prayer Intentions

If you wish to add someone to our prayer intentions list, submit the name of the person, family member, lovedone, fellow parishioner, or neighbor for whom prayers are being requested to the following address: [email protected].

Their names will be placed on the altar table in the priests' Rectory Chapel. Our priests will also prayerfully include these intentions at their community Vespers each evening, Monday thru Friday. Let’s, together, hound heaven and pray!

Adoration on Eucharistic Thursdays

Every Thursday | 4:00pm to 9:00pm

The 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.

Parish Consultation Process – Synod of Bishops

If you would like your voice to be heard and be part of this discussion about your local and universal Church, come and meet with your parish representatives for an open forum small group discussion at one of the four parish consultations that will take place on:

Tuesday, October 26th or Tuesday, November 9th from 6:30-8:00pm.

Saturday, October 30th or Saturday, November 6th from 10:00-11:30am.

*All sessions will take place in the Parish Center.

If you would like to take part in this process, please reserve a spot by emailing one of the three parish representatives:

Melwyn Sequeira [email protected] | Julie Adams [email protected] | Antonio Vomvolakis Jr. [email protected]

Thank You

Catholic Disciples in the Public Square thank the people of Saint Gregory for the recent Voter Registration and Pro Life, Pro Church Petition Drive! We had great success!

Special thanks to Father Davis, Father Emilio, Dennis Conklin, Martha Betancourt, Andrea Maverick and Lucien Sanchez for their help.

To get involved, contact: Mary Sturm at [email protected].

Pasta Night!!!

Knights of Columbus Pasta Nights Friday Nov. 5.

Take out or dine in the Gazebo area. Baked Ziti with meatballs and/or Italian sausage on the side.

Pricing:

Baked Ziti: $10.00.
Meatballs (2): $5.00.
Sausage (2): $5.00.
Cold soft drinks and water: $2.00.

Service starting at 6:00pm until 9:00pm.

Adult Confirmation

Are you a Catholic over the age of 18 and needing the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Classes meeting on Sunday mornings and are already in progress, but it’s not too late.

For information and to register, please contact Patricia O’Neill, at 954-895-2238.

Spanish Adult Lecture Series

Father Emilio Garreaud, Ph.D, J.D., Ed.D., a priest of the Soleditium Vitae Cristianae, who will be visiting Saint Gregory over the next few weeks, will be offering an adult lecture series, in Spanish, entitled: "A World that Suffers; The Spiritual Realities after the Pandemia."

It will be a four-part program taking place in church at 7:00pm on October 25th and 26th.

All are welcome to attend this timely help to our spiritual lives.

Serie De Conferencias Para Adultos en Español

Padre Emilio Garreaud, Ph. D, J.D., Ed.D., Sacerdote del Soleditium Vitae Cristianae, que vendra a visitar San Gregorio en las próximas semanas, ofrecerá una serie de conferencias para adultos, en español, titulada: "Un Mundo que Sufre; Las realidades espirituales después de la pandemia."

Será un programa de cuatro partes que tendrá lugar en la Iglesia a las 7:00pm el 11, 15, 25 y 26 de Octubre.

Todos son bienvenidos. Esta es una ayuda oportuna a nuestras vidas espirituales.

Saint Gregory Book Discussion

We will meet October 25th, 7:00pm in the Garden Room to discuss A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith.

We will meet November 15th at the same time and location to discuss the book The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim M Richardson. All parishioners are welcome.

For more information, please call Betty at, 954-587-4667.

Justice & Peace Ministry

As Catholics, we seek to create, among our brothers and sisters, a heightened sensitivity to and awareness of the Gospel Mandate for Social Justice and the call for social action inherent in that Mandate.

To participate in weekly, small-group sessions, beginning October 26th, contact (call/text) Drew Connor 954-609-1846 [email protected] or Joe Simoni 954-560-7974. [email protected].

Please note: space is limited.

Annual Craft Fall Fest: Oct 23 & Oct 24

October 23rd from 11:00am to 5:30pm.

October 24th from 10:00am to 4:30pm.

This is a church-wide activity. Olease bring your family and friend to spend a wonderful day on our beautiful campus!

Crafts - Jewelry - Kona Ice - Kid Activities - Bake Sale.

Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer (teens and adults are needed), , please sign up at www.signupgenius.com

Holy Matrimony | Matrimonio

Couples are required to attend a marriage preparation course, and other requirements. Please make an appointment at least six months in advance of the date with the Wedding Coordinator, Ana Saponaro.
Con seis meses de anticipación. Para preparación y requisitos, llamar a la Coordinadora de Matrimonios.

Ana Saponaro | 954-473-6261 Ext. 1010 | Email: [email protected]

All Souls Day Para-Liturgical Service of Remembrance

On Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:00pm in church, our parish will have its annual All Soul’s Day Service of Remembrance for the faithful departed.

It will be a special opportunity to remember and inscribe in the Book of the Dead the names of our loved ones who have preceded into eternity.

The candlelight service of Word and song will be a tender and reflective spiritual experience, meant to bring comfort and consolation to all who have lost loved ones, while remembering them in prayer before the Lord. All are welcome to join us for this para-liturgical service.

Ministries Fair

On the weekend of November 13th & 14th, there will be a Ministries fair in the Parish Center.

Ministries will have display tables with information about their ministries. All are welcome to stop by after Mass to see all that is happening in our vibrant Parish!

Saint Gregory's Acutis Youth Ministries

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.

Holy Land Pilgrimages Returning in 2022

March 4-13, 2022
(Deadline for registration
is November 12th).
June 10-19, 2022.
November 4-13, 2022.

Join Father Davis in his Holy Land pilgrimage program, where you can travel with him to the land made holy by the footsteps of Jesus. An amazing experience awaits, destined to bring tremendous enrichment to our lives of faith. There is nothing like walking in the footsteps of Jesus!

A Holy pilgrimage is the greatest religion class you will ever take. You will never hear the Gospel the same way again. Included in the itinerary are stops in Nazareth, Cana, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Caesaria, Emmaus, Jericho and Bethany. A boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and a visit to the Dead Sea too.

For more information on the pilgrimages, please contact Brenda Carson at Saint Gregory, 954-473-6261.

The Holy Land Articles for Sale. Soon at Saint Gregory!

Famed tour guide, Hussam Musleh, who offered a Christmas Market last November at Saint Gregory, selling goods from the Holy Land, will be visiting our parish again on November 24-27.

During these days, he will be selling hand-carved items made out of local olive wood from the Holy Land. Last year’s successful market was a wonderful way to be in solidarity with the fledgling Christian community that struggles to survive in the Holy Land. Details of the market will be forthcoming. Welcome Hussam!

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