ChurCh of St. GreGory the Great4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 • 609-587-4877 • StGregorytheGreatChurch.org

Where there is love, great things happen.

November 26, 2017 • our Lord Jesus Christ, KiNg of the uNiverse

this WeeK at st. gregory the great

st. gregory the great ChurCh: a marriage-buiLdiNg ParishourvisioN

We strive to be a vibrant, welcoming and faith-filled community. Guided by the Holy Spirit and centered on Word and Sacrament, we are called by Baptism to serve as disciples of Jesus Christ so that all will experience the empowering and healing love of God.

Parish CLergy

Rev. Michael McClane, PastorRev. Augusto “Al” Gamalo, Parochial VicarRev. Leandro “Lines” Dela Cruz, Parochial VicarRev. Jay Bowden, Assisting Priest Deacon John DiLissio, Deacon John Isaac, Deacon Joe Latini, Deacon Joe Moore, Deacon Chuck Moscarello, Deacon Neil Pirozzi, Deacon Andy Sabados, Deacon Bill Wilson

mass times

Saturday: 5 pm & 6:30 pm (Sensory-Adapted Mass)Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, & 6 pm (Chant Mass)Weekdays: 7:00 am & 8:30 am; Saturday Daily Mass: 8:30 amSIGN LANGUAGE: Last Sunday of the month at 10:30 am Mass FOLK MASS: 1st Sunday of the month at 9 am MassCHOIR MASS: 10:30 am Mass, September to MayCHILDREN’S LITURGY: 2nd Sunday of the month at 9 am Mass, September to May

Deacons are available for those wishing to have their home blessed. To make arrangements, please call 587-4877.

euCharistiC adoratioN: Every Tuesday, 9 am to 7 pm in Chapel, Benediction at 7 pm

SaCramentS

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 pm; Saturday after the 8:30 am Mass & 3:30 – 4:30 pm; First Friday after the 8:30 am Mass; anytime by appt. Marriages: Please contact the Rectory at 587-4877 at least one year in advance to make arrangements. Baptisms: Sundays: 1:30 pm. Please contact the Rectory at 587-4877 to make arrangements. Holy Orders: Considering the priesthood? Email vocations@DioceseofTrenton.org Pastoral Care of the Sick: Please contact the Rectory.

st. gregory the great aCademy

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reLigious eduCatioN

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reCtory offiCe hours: M-F: 9 am – 5 pm; Sat.: 9 am-12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm; Wed: 5 pm – 8 pm. 609-587-4877, Fax: 588-0192. If you change your home or email address or move from the parish, please notify the rectory.

saturday, November 25Knights of Columbus Wreath Sale 4:30 pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Torch Celebration, Church6:30 pm: Sensory-Adapted Mass, Church

suNday, November 26Knights of Columbus Wreath Sale

moNday, November 27 7:30 pm: Forgiven Video Series, Chapel

tuesday, November 28 8:00 am: Morning Prayer, Chapel6:15 pm: Bingo, Ferrante Hall7:00 pm: Guadalupe Movie, Church7:30 pm: Emmanuel Prayer Group, Chapel

WedNesday, November 29 7:00 am: The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe arrives, Chapel8:00 am: Morning Prayer, Chapel7:00 pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Presentation, Church

thursday, November 309:00 am: The History and Significance of the Appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Chapel

1:00 pm: Prayer Shawl Ministry, Church Library6:15 pm: Bingo, Ferrante Hall7:00 pm: Family Catechesis Class for Home School Religious Ed families, O’Connor Hall

friday, deCember 1 6:15 am: Morning Prayer, Chapel8:30 am: Academy Mass with Guadalupe Procession, Church

saturday, deCember 2Stars for Jesus Drop off at all MassesKnights of Columbus Wreath Sale 6:45 am: That Man is You, Ferrante Hall9:00 am: Our Lady of Guadalupe Torch Procession, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Trenton6:30 pm: Sensory-Adapted Mass with Golden Halos in the gathering space after Mass

suNday, deCember 3 - first suNday of adveNt

Stars for Jesus Drop off at all Masses (except 6 pm)Knights of Columbus Wreath Sale 9:00 am: Folk Mass, Church1:00 pm: Healing Prayer Teams, Chapel

our Lord Jesus Christ, KiNg of the uNiverse

saturday, November 255:00pm Carmen Papa by Roseann & Ralph Carbonara

David Crawford, Jr. by the Smitley Family6:30pm Murray Family by Nelly & John Thomas

Nicholas Leona by Mr. & Mrs. Antony Migliaccio

suNday, November 26, our Lord Jesus Christ, KiNg of the uNiverse

7:30 am (S.I.) Mary DiFalco by Loving Daughter and FamilyJohn T. Tylutki by Loving Family

9:00 am Anthony J. Moran by Patricia HastingsLena Tague by the Petrone Family

10:30 am Lloyd Reedy by John & Theresa LeskoBradley Satz by Loving Wife and Children

12:00 pm Don Shipley by Cathy & Art FischerThomas M. Ryan by Mary & Frank Smith

6:00 pm PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

moNday, November 277:00 am Elizabeth Rossi by Anna Marie & Gary Radice

Paul Kulka by Richard & Maureen Catalina8:30 am Stefan Bless by Jakob Bless

Lester Morreale by Anthony & Clara Calabro

tuesday, November 287:00 am (S.I.) Bob & Barbara Kowalski – 58th Wedding

AnniversaryJohn M. Kowalski by Bob & Barbara Kowalski

8:30 am Eugene & Eleanor Loughlin by Loving Daughter, JeanDolores Shaddow by Louise Keiling

WedNesday, November 297:00 am Paul Rasimowicz by John & Lorraine Rasimowicz

Freddie McKnight by Niall Brady and Family

8:30 am Edna Salaga by Daughter, Mary SueRaymond Klacik by Loving Wife

thursday, November 30 - st. aNdreW the aPostLe

7:00 am Anna Mayer by Ed & Anne AdamsJoseph Boguszewicz by Richard & Maureen Catalina

8:30 am Geraldine & John Leachko by Leachko FamilyTimothy Catalina by Richard & Maureen Catali

friday, deCember 1 - first friday

9:00 am Rev. Bede Hines Tor by jan SzelichSr. Marie Poland by The Gallucci FamilyNicholas Fazio by Bill & Helen GiovannettiDolores Shaddow by Judi & Rich Federowicz

saturday, deCember 28:30am Michael Landolfi by Peg Kirkuff and Michele

TuransickFlorence & Anthony Pennacchi by Loving Family

5:00pm PEOPLE OF THE PARISH6:30pm Andrew Bernard by Bob & Mary Bernard

John D’Orio by Betty Maldera

suNday, deCember 3 - first suNday of adveNt

7:30 am Ralph Salzano by Sam & LouiseSr. Marie Poland by Celeste Giblisco

9:00 am Altar & Rosary Members, Living and Deceased by SGTG Altar & Rosary SocietySophia M. Kampf by the Croke Family

10:30 am Deceased Lyons, Plogar, Streeter, Usmiani & Kubisiak FamiliesDonald Longo by Rich, MaryAnn, Matthew and Michael Wherley

12:00 pm Marilou Foster Cheff by Jim & Marie DerasmoHelen Oertel by Nancy Wysock

6:00 pm Rachel M. Healey by Joann MarinoMichael C. Rochford by Mary McCutchan

iNtroduCiNg the st. gregory the great PurgatoriaL soCiety

Beginning January 1, 2018, the “St. Gregory the Great Purgatorial Society” will provide you the opportunity to have your loved one(s) remembered at Mass beyond the usual Daily Mass intentions. The Purgatorial Society remembrance will be on the First Friday of the month at 7:00 am Mass for 12 consecutive months. This is how it will work:

• Names for enrollment will be taken at all times during the year; name(s) for any given First Friday must be enrolled no less than 10 days prior to that First Friday

• Enrolled names will be listed in the bulletin on the weekend prior to the First Friday for which the member is enrolled; unlike individual Mass intentions, the person/family making the request will not be listed

• While members will be remembered in 12 consecutive First Friday masses, the names will be listed in the bulletin only on the initial First Friday. A certificate acknowledging enrollment will be provided to the requester

• The donation is $20 per enrolled member. Donations to the St. Gregory the Great Purgatorial Society will be used for the priests’ Mass stipend ($10) and to purchase items to adorn the church

• A list of all the members being remembered at each First Friday Mass will be placed on the altar for that MassWe will begin taking enrollments on December 1, 2017 for the January 4, 2018 First Friday 7:00 am Mass. Please direct any questions to Cathy Fischer at 587-4877 or cfischer@stgregorythegreat.org.

a WeeK of Prayer for PerseCuted ChristiaNs

Participate in a Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on November 26, the Solemnity of Christ the King, and a Week of Awareness continuing through December 2. Our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East need our solidarity, and the Middle East needs our Christian brothers and sisters. A concern for our Christian brethren is inclusive and does not exclude a concern for all the peoples of the region who suffer violence and persecution, both minorities and majorities, both Muslims and Christians. To focus attention on the plight of Christians and other minorities is not to ignore the suffering of others. Rather, by focusing on the most vulnerable members of society, we strengthen the entire fabric of society to protect the rights of all.

Prayer for Persecuted ChristiansO God of all the nations, the One God who is and was and always will be, in your providence you willed that your Church be united to the suffering of your Son.

Look with mercy on your servants who are persecuted for their faith in you. Grant them perseverance and courage to be worthy imitators of Christ.

Bring your wisdom upon leaders of nations to work for peace among all peoples.

May your Spirit open conversion for those who contradict your will, that we may live in harmony.

Give us the grace to be united in truth and freedom, and to always seek your will in our lives. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.Prayer composed by Archbishop William E. Lori, Baltimore

Prayer aNd Praise

Pray for the Sick: McKenna Mutter, Nancy DeVito, Philomena Mellody, Michael John Rogers, Walter Trauner, Daniel Joseph Mannoor, Joellyn Crea, Ernie Gallant, Dr. Jewel Brennan, Frank Havens, Hayley McAteer & Baby Debi, Lynda Foldetta, Betty Ver, Caroline Tylutki, David Parrotta, John and Mary Papp, Antoinette Cleveland, Debra (“Dee”) Spurgeon, Geraldine Adams, Lyalya Strumkovsky, Ann Shanklin, Sarah Inman, Thomas Sullivan, Maria Corbett, Willis Beans, Gerri Palmucci-Janukowicz, Crissy Sagusky, Anthony Sophy III, Michael Fortunato, Clara Calabra, Joyce Metz, Louis J. Makrancy, Jenna Bentley, Marie Korbet, Maryann DeBlasio, Cecilia Bayless, Bill Sutterlin, Kenneth Newman, Glenda Cain, Cathy Kalokitis, Jean Woodman, Diane Arkuszewski, Julie Bianchi, Gino Maccaroni, Frances Chiorello, Holly and Baby, Susan Meisner, Martha Wydro, Sean Chryster

Pray for Our Beloved Deceased: Wayne Patrick Hogg, William Blatherwick, Joseph D. Dorsey

Congratulations to the Newly Baptized: Sonny Carabelli, Logan Joseph Patel, Nolan Henry Burrows, Emzley Moya

A Warm Welcome to our New Parishioners: James and Katherine Mc Kenna & Family

In Our Nation’s Service: Michael Arcangelo, Steven J. Arkuszewski, PFC Jonathan Bussi, Senior Airman Colleen Daily, Senior Airman Brian Dorney, Lt. Col. James Dunphy, Lt. Lauren Eanes, Staff Sgt. Douglas M. Eckert II, Cpl. Steven M. Edwards, MM3 Victor Frazier, 1st Lt. Nick Guarraggi, Sgt. Michael Joy, Sgt. John Lawrence, Staff Sgt. Ryan McSorley, Sgt. Frederick Joseph Miller, Cadette Patrick Rogers, PFC Zack Pappas, Staff Sgt. Stephanie Pinzino, LCpl William Sheehan, Cpl. Christopher R. Singer, 1st Lt. Patrick Whitty

The Pope’s Prayer Intention for November: That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.

fLoWers iN ChurCh

The flowers by the Tabernacle are in memory of Nicholas King. With our love, Barbara & Brian.

The flowers by the Blessed Mother & St. Joseph are in loving memory Joseph Higham. Requested by loving wife Dolores.

To order flowers for the altar in dedication of a loved one, please call Jan Snyder at 587-2641 two weeks in advance of the date you wish the flowers to be in church.

Prayer aNd WorshiPour Lord Jesus Christ, KiNg of the uNiverse: mattheW 25:31-46Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another,as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome,naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say,‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you,what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

ChoraL aNthem – November 19 The St. Gregory the Great Choir will perform the choral anthem My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (words by Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 23; harmonization by Erik Routley) at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, November 26.

Prayer teams for heaLiNg

The MARIAN SERVANTS® of the Holy Family prayer teams will be available to pray with you individually for your personal needs in the Chapel after the Noon Mass on Sunday, December 3.

first suNday of adveNt suNg mass

On the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2017 at the 6:00 pm Mass, several members of the St. Gregory the Great Adult Choir will perform with the Central New Jersey Catholic Chorale, directed by Peter A. Carter. The Chorale will sing Messe en Style Ancien by Jean Langlais with motets by Willan and Sévérac, including Gregorian Chant. Begin your Advent season with beautiful sacred music at St. Gregory the Great.

adveNt Wreath LightiNg

If you and your family would like to light the Advent wreath candles, please sign up on our website at stgregorythegreatchurch.org/advent. Your family will process to the altar at the start of Mass to light the Advent candles and bring up the gifts later in Mass. You may also call the rectory at 609-587-4877 to sign up.

our Lady of guadaLuPe Prayer iNteNtioN Please submit your prayer intention(s) to Our Lady of Guadalupe by completing the form below and placing it in the basket in the Gathering Space at all Masses on the weekend of November 25 & 26. Your intentions will be remembered at all Masses that weekend and at the Diocesan Mass on December 2.

Name (optional): ____________________________________________________________

My special intention to Our Lady of Guadalupe:

faith formatioN

forgiveN: the traNsformiNg PoWer of CoNfessioN

Join us for Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession, 4-part video series that teaches about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including a practical “walk through” of what happens in the confessional and how every moment connects to Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and God’s passionate desire to be with you. St. Gregory the Great is offering a 4-week group study of Forgiven on Mondays at 7:30 pm in the Chapel from November 20 to December 11, 2017. Session Two, on November 27 focuses on An Encounter with Mercy. The study is free and open to all. For more information about the series, contact adultfaith@stgregorythegreatchurch.org or call 609-587-1131 ext. 434.

Unable attend our group sessions? You can still participate on your own, using a FREE subscription to FORMED. Visit formed.org and enter our parish Access Code: VKWMMD. Enter your email and create a password (you’ll need this to login later). Search for Forgiven in the Study secttionand get started!

st. gregory the great ChurCh CeLebrates our Lady of guadaLuPe aLL WeeK!November 28 | 7:00 pm | Church | Watch the documentary Guadalupe – The Miracle and the Message which explores the mysteries behind the image and the continued relevance of the Guadalupe apparition to the modern world.

November 29 | 7:00 am | Chapel | The Holy Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will arrive and remain in the Chapel for veneration through Friday December 1 at 8:30 am. Sign up in the Gathering space if you can volunteer to spend an hour with Our Lady.

November 29 | 7:00 pm | Church | Our Lady of Guadalupe Presentation with Josue Arriola, Diocesan Director of Evangelization and Family Life and Rachel Hendricks, Diocesan Coordinator for Respect Life Ministry.

November 30 | 9:00 am | Chapel | The History and Significance of the Appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Josie Ramos, Bilingual Assistant, Diocese of Trenton.

December 1 | 8:30 am | Church | Academy Mass with Procession Academy students will process with the Guadalupe Torch and image to daily Mass.

December 2 | 9:00 am | Cathedral of St. Mary, 151 N Warren St., Trenton | Procession and Holy Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Three different procession lengths are available, with buses available at St. Mary’s Cathedral to transport you to the starting point of your choice. Bishop David O’Connell will celebrate Mass at noon followed by food and fellowship. Visit guadalupe2017.eventbrite.com for information.

a LegaCy of faith: buiLdiNg our tomorroW

outreaCh & CommuNity

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Pt 4:10

Our parish needs you. Can you increase your weekly contribution by $5, $7 or $10 or more?

Our parish has made targeted reductions in our total operating expenses each year since 2014; we’ve made cuts in costs that we can control. Still, like your family, we have seen higher costs for things outside our control, like insurance, health benefits, pensions and the Diocesan assessment (our tax).

However, over that same time period, our total collections have remained flat and so, our annual cash deficit has gotten deeper. We need your help.

Please prayerfully consider an increase in your weekly contribution and either return your commitment card by placing it in the offertory basket at Mass, or by mailing it back to the rectory. Thank you for your support and consideration.

it’s that time of year agaiN!After much anticipation, the holiday season is here again! Let us make your holiday planning and gift shopping easier! Purchase merchant cards at NO COST to you, while raising money for St. Gregory’s!

The ShopwithScrip Program offers over 300 vendors to

choose from, including major food stores, restaurants, and retailers. Purchase a card and our parish will get back up to 16% on your purchases, and you keep the full value of your card! You can also purchase cards for your household needs, Stars for Jesus donations (see the insert in this weekend’s bulletin for details), groceries, travel, and office supplies.

Visit www.StGregorytheGreatChurch.org/scrip for an order form or pick one up in the Welcome Center. The next order date is December 3 for card pickup on December 10, with two additional order opportunities in December. For more information contact Mimi Lencovich at mimilenc@aol.com or 908-377-0668. Thank you!

stars for Jesus

Stars for Jesus is the Social Concerns Ministry’s annual holiday gift collection for various Mercer County organizations serving those less fortunate in our community.

If you’d like to help, select star(s) from the bulletin board in the gathering space or visit www.StGregorytheGreatChurch.org/stars to choose a Virtual Star. Purchase the item listed, tape the star to your gift and drop off your gift and/or monetary gifts at Ferrante Hall on December 2 or 3 before all Masses (except Sunday 6:00 PM Mass). Please DO NOT leave gifts at the Rectory or in the Church. Please make monetary contributions out to: St. Gregory the Great - Social Concerns with the name of the organization you are supporting. Thank you for making the holiday more joyful for those less fortunate!

aLtar rosary NeWs

The Altar Rosary Christmas dinner will be held on December 4 at 6:30 pm at Massimos on Washington Blvd. in the Foxmoor Shopping Center. The dinner will be a buffet at $20 per person. Deadline to sign up is November 27. Call Emma at 609-259-1775. Our charity this year will be our parish. Please bring your donation to the Christmas dinner.

ProCLaimiNg the good NeWs!By the Evangelization TeamThe E-Team is happy and proud to proclaim the good news of the generous and kind stewardship of our parish. Saint Gregory the Great Parish is a GREAT STEWARDSHIP PARISH! We give thanks for the many gifts talents and blessings you all share!

Have you seen something great happening at St. Gregory the Great? The editors of the Proclaiming column love to have guest contributors to the column. We are running our own – See it, Say it campaign. Please consider volunteering to share good news to be published in our weekly column. Not sure what constitutes “good news?” It can be anything, big or small, that demonstrates the spirit of Christ alive in our parish. This story is an example of a small but touching bit of good news. A dad brought his toddler to Mass, accompanied by a well-loved and much used stuffed animal. Adorable Julianna entertained herself quietly during Mass until Fr. McClane began to sing the Preface. Father may not have known it, but his fine singing voice was accompanied by the sweet, sweet sound of a 2½ year old singing right along with him. Both dad and daughter were an inspiration to me and a wonderful example of how parents can evangelize even the littlest ones. Please send your “news” item to msmitley@stgregorythegreat.org.

addiCtioN assistaNCe

For immediate assistance 24 hours a day, call NJ Addiction Hotline at 1-844-REACH NJ. For family support, call Bill Giovannetti at (609) 587–7215.

food PaNtry doNatioNs

Our special collection for November is cookies, canned soups, coffee, and tea. Donations can be left in the food bin in the church gathering space.

ARE YOU IN DIRE NEED OF FOOD? If you or someone you know is in need of food, please do not hesitate to call the Saint Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, NJ at 609-585-3848. If you would prefer, call to make arrangements to register into the St. Raphael’s food pantry. All registrations are held in strict confidence. st. mary’s high sChooL 50th reuNioN

The St. Mary’s Cathedral High School (Trenton, NJ) Class of 1968 will be celebrating its 50th reunion on Saturday June 2, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn on Rt. 130 in Hamilton Township. For more information, please contact Patricia Bucchino Erzal at paterzak@aol.com.

CaLLiNg aLL baKers for hoLiday CooKie trayS

Can you help the Social Concerns Ministry by baking for their Holiday Cookie Trays? They will be making up their annual Holiday cookie trays for various Mercer County charities. Thanks to everyone who helped us bake last year, Social Concerns made over 200 cookie plates/treat bags for Interfaith Caregivers, CYO, El Centro and Mt. Carmel Guild. They can use help baking again this year. All kinds of cookies are greatly appreciated, but please don’t include any nuts in your favorite recipes because of allergy considerations.

If you can help, please drop off your cookies at Ferrante Hall in the Parish Center on Monday evening, December 11 at 6:00 pm. Thank you for your time, effort and support!

e-team meetiNg

All our welcome to join our the parish E-Team as they plan for the Parish Christmas Tree Lighting, and talk about how we continue to invite and teach our families and friends the good news of God’s love and mercy. The group will meet on December 7 at 7:00 pm in the Evangelization Center (former convent). For more information contact msmitley@stgregorythegreat.org or esolan@verizon.net.

ProJeCt aPPaLaChia iNformatioN meetiNg

There will be a Project Appalachia Information Meeting on Sunday December 10 at 4:00 pm in Ferrante Hall for all interested teens, their parents and prospective adult volunteers who are considering participating in the 2018 trip tentatively scheduled from July 21 - 28, 2018. Trip details, participation requirements, and a question and answer session will be held. 

This meeting is mandatory for anyone interested in participating in the 2018 trip! Please contact Rich Pieslak at Rpieslak@optonline.net or 609-468-1487 with any questions.

steWardshiP & fiNaNCiaL resPoNsibiLity

Due to the holiday bulletin schedule, the November 19 Offertory will be reported next week.

“…whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me” - MATTHEW 25:40Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us. We are generous when we have the time or the money. But, generosity is the opposite of that. It means giving of one’s time, money, compassion, forgiveness or mercy when it’s not convenient; when it’s not on our schedule, but on the other person’s schedule.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY

Visit the parish website for Online Giving information.

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Stars for Jesus Let your light shine by helping those less fortunate... Stars for Jesus is the Social Concerns Ministry’s annual holiday gift collection for various Mercer County organizations (see list below) serving those less fortunate in our community.

If you’d like to help, select star(s) from the bulletin board in the gathering space or visit the parish website at www.stgregorythegreatchurch.org/stars to learn about Virtual Stars. Purchase the item listed, tape the star to your gift and drop off your gift and/or monetary gifts at Ferrante Hall on December 2 or 3 before all Masses (except Sunday 6:00 PM Mass). Please DO NOT leave gifts at the Rectory or in the Church. Please make monetary contributions out to: St. Gregory the Great – Social Concerns with the name of the organization you are supporting. Thank you for making the holiday more joyful for those less fortunate!

RED STARS – ANGEL TREE: This ministry aids children and families of inmates with the love of Christ. To receive a child’s name, age and gif request, take a red star and contact Claire at 609-586-0525. ORANGE STAR – CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Supporting the basic needs of our community by providing new underwear and socks, gift cards to area supermarkets to keep the pantry shelves stocked. Contact Dorothy at 609-448-5374. BEIGE STAR – CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF NJ: This nonprofit organization assists at-risk children and their families achieve their potential. Gifts are needed for foster care children. Take a beige star and contact Janet at 609-638-6568. GREEN STAR – CHOICEONE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER: This organization assists mothers who choose to give the gift of life rather than abort their babies. Contact Coleen at 609-298-2885. BLUE STAR – CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION: Providing affordable, quality educational and recreational services to children in the Bromley neighborhood of Hamilton. Contact Dorothy at 609-448-5374. NEON GREEN STAR – BETTER COMMUNITY HOUSING OF TRENTON (formerly Martin House): Assisting and empowering families in Trenton thru home ownership and education. Contact Cathy at 609-259-3774. WHITE STAR – RIVERSIDE NURSING HOME (formerly the Millhouse): Located in Trenton, please consider adopting a grandparent for Christmas by providing a gift to someone who is alone. Contact Eileen at 609-803-3303. GOLD STAR – RAINBOW HOUSE: Providing a loving group home for medically fragile young women with HIV, lupus, & other health conditions. Some of these teens are mothers caring for their little babies while dealing with health concerns. Contact Linda at 585-8109. GRAY STAR – VISITATION HOME: This is a Catholic community (open to all faiths) where people with developmental disabilities and those without, live together as a family. Contact Pat at 609-259-4057. LAVENDAR STAR – WOMANSPACE: Providing assistance to women and their children who have been physically and/or emotionally abused. Contact Roseanne at 609-208-0944. PINK ANGELS – ANGeLS: Supporting families of our Project Extra Mile and others in our parish and beyond, who are in need of assistance throughout the year. For more information, contact Dorothy at 609-448-5374. DARK GREEN – EL CENTRO, a social outreach community of Catholic Charities providing immigration support, job training and education programs for the residents in Trenton. For more information, contact Peg at 609-577-2672. TEAL GREEN – ST. GREGORY THE GREAT FAMILIES IN NEED. Several of our families are facing hard financial times and need our support to help make Christmas brighter for their children. For more information, contact Peg at 609-577-2672. ENVELOPES – HELPING HANDS (Interfaith Caregivers of Mercer County): Helping the elderly and disabled who are in need in our community. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Considering honoring a person who received services or a volunteer. For more information, contact Lee at 609-890-2078. ENVELOPES – FOOD PANTRY: Monetary contributions are requested to help with important items in the food pantry at St. Raphael-Holy Angels and Mount Carmel Guild. Contact Mike Frank at 917-741-4258. If you find that there are no stars left in any particular category or if you missed taking a star from the display, call Peg at 609-587-1131 x 262 for alternative suggestions. If unable to drop off gifts during the collection weekend (December 2 & 3) please call the contact person listed for the organization you are donating to PRIOR to collection weekend.

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Due to the holiday bulletin schedule, the November 19 Offertory will be reported next week.

“…whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me” - MATTHEW 25:40Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us. We are generous when we have the time or the money. But,

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY

Visit the parish website for Online Giving information.

Parish Access Code VKWMMD

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GREGORY E. COX, M.D.EYE PHYSICIAN & SURGEON

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JAMES C. RICKETTI, D.P.M.Board Certifi ed

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587-1674(Parish Member)

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Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Inc.2657 Nottingham Way • Mercerville, NJ 08619

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2730 ROUTE 130, CRANBURY, NJ 08512 (609) 395-5599

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Excludes full synthetic oil and diesel engines.

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2279 Hwy. 33 • Suite 516 (Across from St. Gregory’s)

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“We will NEVER LOSE A SALE BECAUSE OF PRICE”

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(609)586-4635

Dina M. Battaglia, C.P.A.

Full Service Small Business AccountingBusiness & Individual Income Taxes

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LES DEAMERCarpentry Services Co.

(Parishioner)

• New Homes Built• Remodeling• Additions• Kitchens & Baths

609-743-1027NJ Lic. # 13VH01267600

expires: December 31, 2017

The Cross & Shamrock

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Specializing In AdditionsCustom Ceramic Tile · Kitchens · Baths · Decks · Basements

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LIC #8271B

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