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From the Desk of Father Davis
Our upcoming group-trip to France, Spain and Portugal will be an outstanding experience of faith, prayer, culture and community. Actually, it will be a tremendous experience of Church! All 42 of us will enjoy the sights and sounds of Catholic Europe, which will inspire us, as we join with people from all over the world on pilgrimage to the holy sites of Fatima, Santiago, and Lourdes. Every language under the sun will be represented! 
Matthew 25 Backpack Drive
This weekend, August 13-14th, we will have our Annual Backpack Drive.The backpacks & school supplies help many underprivileged & visually impaired children in our community. Some of the items we need are listed below. Donations can be any of the listed items, or a monetary donation. Thank you for your continued support & generosity! God Bless! Backpacks, Zippered Pencil Cases, Composition Books, Spiral Notebooks, 1-Inch Binders, Loose Leaf Paper (wide-ruled), Jumbo Glue Sticks, School Scissors, Markers & Crayons, Colored Pencils, Box of Kleenex, Pencils & Blue/Black Pens, Yellow Highlighters, Duo-tang Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs.Masses for the Solemnity of the Assumption
Next Monday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Although, according to the bishops of the United States, it is back-to-back with a Sunday and, therefore, not a day of obligation this year, we have a Mass schedule for those who wish to join us in commemorating this solemn occasion. Join us, if you are able, on Monday August 15th at 7:00am, 8:30am, 5:30pm and 7:00pm (in Spanish). All are welcome. Talleres de Oracion y Vida
Conoce los talleres de Oracion y Vida y recorre el camino del encanto con Dios al encanto de la vida Millares de personas recuperaron la alegria de Vivir, descubrieron la Biblia como fuente de riqueza espiritual y a Jesucristo como Principio, Centro y Meta. Aprender a Orar para aprender a vivir
Contato: Orlando Zapata - (305) 490-7061 - [email protected] .jpg)
Our Classes begin on:
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For more information, please contact the Religious Education Office at: 954-473-8169, ext 1130 [email protected]. RICA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are you curious about the Catholic Faith, but not sure you want to make a commitment? Are you married to a Catholic spouse, raising your children Catholic, and interested in knowing more to be able to share with them? Are you a Catholic who desires to complete the initiation process by receiving Eucharist and Confirmation? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we warmly invite you to give serious consideration of entering into the RCIA process. The RCIA is designed to assist adults who have never been baptized and wish to be baptized in the Catholic Church, or who have been baptized in another Christian Religion and wish to become Catholic, or who were baptized Catholic but have not received First Eucharist and Confirmation. The RCIA process begins September 11, 2022 and meets weekly through the month of May. Weekly sessions consist of a presentation on a topic of Catholic Teaching, scripture reflection and faith sharing. If you are interested in the RCIA for yourself or someone you know, please contact our RCIA Director Patricia O’Neill at (954) 895-2238 for more information or to register for this wonderful program. Visit the RCIA page on our website. RICA – Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos¿Eres Mayor de 18 años y te faltan Sacramentos? (Bautizo, Comunión o Confirmación). El programa de la RICA, es un proceso comunitario para la incisión formal de nuevos miembros en la Iglesia Católica y también para todo católico bautizado que no ha recibido todos los Sacramentos de iniciación, sea el Sacramento de Bautizo, Comunión o la Confirmación. Las reuniones comenzarán el 28 de Septiembre y serán a las 6 de la tarde en el Garden Room. Para más información por favor contactar a Antonio Vomvolakis en la rectoría o ver el boletín para mas información. Para más información por favor contactar a Antonio Vomvolakis Jr al 954-473-8169 ext. 1130 o ir a la rectoría de la parroquia. Visite la pagina de RICA en nuestro sítio web. Healing Mass
Saint Gregory will soon return to offering quarterly Healing Masses for those needing to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This opportunity is designed to bring spiritual support, comfort, and reassurance in Christ, as we turn to the Lord asking for physical and spiritual healing. Those who have noncontagious serious illnesses and health conditions, those who are approaching surgery or recovering from surgery, and those who are burdened with the weight of years, are especially invited to come and publicly receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick on these scheduled occasions. Other cases can be handled with special planning and care. The next Healing Mass at Saint Gregory is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23rd, at 7:00pm in church.All are welcome to come and pray for divine healing and strength. Eucharistic Adoration
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. 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. Adoración eucarísticaPrimer viernes de cada mes | 8:00pm a 9:00pmEl primer viernes de cada mes tendremos la adoración y alabanza al Santísimo Sacramento de 8:00pm a 9:00pm en español. Esperamos contar con tu presencia. Book of Exodus - Bible Class Catholic Scripture Studies
Saint Gregory’s Bible Class group invites all parishioners to participate in this year’s Bible classes: The Book of Exodus (Catholic Scripture Studies Program- St. Benedict Press). The 29-week course will start the second week of September. **Registration forms can be found in the Rectory Office**
**CSS Book of Exodus’ Study is required. If you already have it, you do not need to buy a new one** For more information, please contact Martha Betancourt at [email protected] or 954-804-3201. What About the Kids?
Catholic Disciples in the Public Square Presents “What About the Kids?” The film is produced by Jim Wahlberg of Wahl St. Productions. It is a story of addiction and recovery. Jim Wahlberg will be on hand for questions and his book for sale, “The Big Hustle.” Sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales will be available soon. All are welcome! Sept. 16th at 7:00pm, Saint Gregory Gym.For more information, contact Mary Sturm, 954-851-3345 [email protected]. 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. .jpg)
Won't you join us on the trip of a lifetime?Saint Gregory is proud to offer a wide array of international pilgrimage opportunities, which are educational, faith-enriching, and community building. Accompanied by one of the priests of the parish and organized by the Catholic Travel Centre, which is #1 in Catholic pilgrimage travel in the United States, these pilgrimages are sure to be highly satisfying and quite inspirational on many levels; truly the best investment you could ever make in your spiritual life! Maybe you could join us on one of them?
Contact Brenda Carson at our church office, 954-473-6261, for more information. World Youth Day 2023
World Youth Day 2023 is a Catholic festival held in Lisbon, Portugal where young people from all over the globe share in faith with Pope Francis. We are gathering names to potentially plan a trip to attend this wonderful pilgrimage. Contact [email protected] if you are interested! Craft Fall Festival
Calling all Craft Vendors, are you looking to sell your items? Saint Gregory is having their annual Craft Fall Festival on October 22nd & 23rd, 2022.If you are interested in renting a space, please contact Mary Robinson at stgregorycraftfestival@out look.com for more information. 
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. Radio Maria
Radio Maria USA is part of a world-wide Catholic radio network now broadcasting in the Miami area on 91.9 FM. Tune in for daily Mass at 9:00am. Pray the Rosary with us five times during each day, and Liturgy of the Hours three times a day. Listen 24/7 to a wide variety of authentic Catholic programming including Bible Study, Catholic Homeschooling, pro-life issues, Divine Will, Catechism, Marian topics, Divine Mercy, and so much more. Listen 3:00am - 3:00pm in English; and 3:00pm - 3:00am in Spanish.Part-Time After School Care Job Available
Saint Gregory School has a popular after-school care program for children.Currently, we are welcoming applications for adult supervision, part-time roles as an "after-care monitors." Interested parties can submit resumes to the school's Principal, Mrs. Lisa Young, as soon as possible at [email protected]. Please register and share in Stewardship
In order to establish a record of Mass attendance and parish support, we kindly request that you register as an official member of the parish at the parish office or via our website. Being registered and using envelopes (or on-line giving) enables us to confirm that you are an active practicing Catholic. This is particularly important if you ever need to request from us a sponsor-letter for Baptism, Confirmation or Religious Education, or letters of endorsement for high school admittance or letters for tuition discounts. Use of envelopes or on-line giving also enables us to send you a valuable record of donations at the end of the year for tax deduction purposes. Thank you for registering and sharing in the stewardship of the parish that we love so much. What is ABCD?
ABCD is Love...
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