Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church Very Rev. Nicholas P. Clavin, Pastor

Presiders: Rev. Msgr. Michael Gallagher, Rev. James Rafferty

Deacons: Dcn. Ron Diem, Dcn. Doug Pingel

September 6, 2020

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Daily Mass: 8:00a.m. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00p.m.

Sunday 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m. (Mass livestreamed and signed for the deaf), 11:00a.m., and 5:00p.m.

11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, CA 92131 858-653-3540 www.stgg.org

Dear Parishioners of St. Gregory the Great,

It is hard to believe that it has been some three years in which I have been privileged to assist you at Mass as your Celebrant. These last ten weeks of social distancing have had their challenges for each of us, but God’s love is al-ways there. This love, as you know, is centered in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus will sustain us now and throughout this COVID-19 pandemic.

My Mother and I remember you and your loved ones at daily Mass here at home. She is doing fine but misses seeing so many of you at Mass and other church activities. Now that public Mass will soon resume, I have made the de-cision that I will retire in order that I not jeopardize the health and welfare of my Mother. Without a vaccine for this virus, as her primary caregiver, it is critical I minimize unnecessary exposures. Weddings, funerals, and other spe-cial occasions will have to be carefully planned if I am asked to be the Cele-brant.

I will continue to be President/Spiritual Moderator for (OFNO) Outreach For Nazareth Orphanage as we go forward. The Board at OFNO understands my limitations and we are actively working on plans for Nazareth Orphanage which will be dependent on the course of this virus in the future. OFNO has offered the good people of St. Gregory the Great wonderful op-portunities to witness to the Gospel (Matthew 25) over these many years. We will continue to do so as we pray for the health and welfare of the Sisters and children at the orphanage. Deborah Sampson, an OFNO Board Member is our POC for all questions and concerns at St. Gregory the Great. Both Debo-rah and I can be contacted at: www.ofno.org

The Eucharist is the center of our Catholic faith. Thank you again for the privilege of allowing me to be the Presider over so many beautiful liturgies with you. Braking open the Word, with such attentive minds and hearts sitting in the pews, challenged me weekly to let the Holy Spirit speak loudly.

My Mother and I are still living in Carlsbad and look forward to seeing you when the opportunities present themselves.

God bless you all, Father Brian F. Kelly, Ph.D.

Mission Statement

We are a vibrant, faithful, Eucharistic, Catholic Community who bring people to Christ

and send them out to transform the world.

Very Rev. Nicholas Clavin, Pastor 858 653-3540 slower@stgg.org Adult Formation Coordinator Deacon Ron Diem 858 653-3582

deaconron@stgg.org School Principal Maeve O’Connell 858 397-1290 office@stggcs.org Business Manager Stephanie Lower 858 653-3540 slower@stgg.org Stewardship Coordinator Nichol Swift 858 653-3546 nswift@stgg.org Baptisms, Weddings, & Funerals Information & Scheduling Judy Roitz 858 653-3584 judy@stgg.org wedding@stgg.org

PARISH STAFF

Faith Formation Coordinator Erica Rossio 858 653-3594 ext. 322 ff@stgg.org Director of Youth Ministry Julia Toole 858 653-3591 jtoole@stgg.org Young Adult Coordinator Matthew Tobin 858-653-3591 mtobin@stgg.org Director of Liturgical Music 858 653-3540 musicministry@stgg.org Maintenance José Barrera, Anna Diaz, Maria Munoz 858 653-3540 jrba378@gmail.com Reception/Admin. Assistant Suzanne Guzzardo 858 653-3540 reception@stgg.org Catechetical Assistant Maddie Tobin 858-653-3594 ext. 308

♦ 11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, CA 92131

♦ Phone: 858 653-3540 ♦ Fax: 858 653-3550

♦ Office Hours: M-F 8:30 A.M.– NOON AND 1:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

♦ Email: info@stgg.org ♦ Web: stgg.org

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Principal: Maeve O’Connell

15315 Stonebridge Parkway, San Diego, CA 92131 Phone 858 397-1290 Fax: 858 397-1294

Preschool: 858 397-1291 email: office@stggcs.org www.stggcs.org

Principal Assistant Principal Pre-school Director

School Office Manager Kindergarten Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Homeroom/Jr. High History Seventh Grade Homeroom/Jr. High ELA Eighth Grade Homeroom/Jr. High Math Jr. High Science Jr. High Religion/Volunteer Coordinator PE/Reading Support Instructional Aide

Maeve O’Connell Darlene Howard Amy Igou Becky Walton Melissa Fugitt Christina Defensor Cynthia Herman Nicole Demirbey Jacqueline Renteria Maureen Griffin Camille Girard Austin Simpson Melissa Colombo Darlene Howard Sudipta Dasgupta Kelli Lawrenz Michael Swan Debbi Howard

Faculty /Staff 2020-21

Readings for Week of Sept 7-12

Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 [9]/Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 [9]/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6ab, 6c [Is 61:10]/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 [11]/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24 [24b]/Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3, 4. 5-6, 12 [2]/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18 [17]/Lk 6:43-49

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE NEEDS & INTENTIONS OF:

Patricia Rose Maguire, Thai Tran, Cynthia Collins, Norma Rivera, All Parishioners who are Prayer Quilt Recipients, and Stephanie Lower May the Lord’s presence be of

comfort to you at this time. We are continually updating our prayer intention list. Email reception@stgg.org if you would like to add yourself or a loved one to our prayer intention list.

Sun Sept 6 7:30am Arturo Magpantay †

9:00am Berta Alvarado †

11:00am Mass for the People

5:00pm David Naticha †

Mon Sept 7 8:00am Cheng-Yong Lee †

Tues Sept 8 8:00am Eufrocina Ramos †

Wed Sept 9 8:00am Eddie Arebalo †

Thurs Sept 10 8:00am Isabela Alegre †

Fri Sept 11 8:00am Isabel Quitugua †

Sat Sept 12 5:00pm Gruter Family

† = Deceased S.I. = Special Intentions

The Community and Staff of St. Gregory the Great extends our heartfelt

condolences to the family of:

Lynn Lowry Maria Nguyen thi Hai

JOIN US FOR ADORATION Thursday, September 10th

8:30a.m. until 3:00p.m.

Please consider spending some time with Je-sus this up-coming Thursday. Adoration:

8:30a.m—3:00p.m. Sign up in advance on the link:

The monstrance will be exposed near the outside entrance of the Holy Family Chapel. Shade is

provided but please bring your own chair.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP- RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY

MOMENTS

The Blessing of the Community

I have been blessed to be a member of my parish community for 28 years. For much of that time I was serving as a member of the parish staff, but it was still the community that I call home. I have been fortunate to be able to remain in that parish even as my life has encountered new chapters and callings. I am so grateful to God that I have been able to grow, be nourished, and find companionship in a parish for this long of a time.

It is a natural tendency for human beings to desire belonging to something bigger than themselves. Not everyone is fortunate enough to find the community, big or small, that fulfills that need. Unfortunately, that means that many communities suffer from not having the benefit of the gifts, skills, and talents that any member can offer. Communities are in many ways living organisms that move and breathe based upon the individuals who form that body. A community is truly the sum of its parts.

Your parish community reflects you and everyone else in that community. The more each member gives to the community, the stronger that community finds itself. If you hold back, your community suffers, and you gain little. I know firsthand what being a part of a community can mean to a person. I would be no one at all – and you would not be reading this – if it weren’t for the life I have had in my parish community.

– Tracy Earl Welliver

Stewardship of Treasure Our Parishioners and visitors made a joyful

return to the Lord in gratitude for the gifts they have received from God, in the following way:

Online Giving: August 9, 2020: Sunday $ 12,889 CC $ 18,083.25 Total: $ 30,972.25 Approximate amount needed weekly: $36,000

Difference: -$5,027.75 Sincere gratitude for your fidelity of Sacrificial giv-ing to St. Gregory the Great Parish– Fr. Nick

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CHOICES! CHOICE 1

Romans: The Gospel of Salvation Sept 14th thru Oct 26th from 7-9pm Who was Paul? How did this zealous

persecutor of Christians come to believe in the Good News of Jesus Christ?

Why did Paul write this letter to the Romans? What do we need to keep in mind to understand the mes-

sage Paul wants to share with us?

CHOICE 2 The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Sept 14th thru Jan 25, 2021 from 10-12pm

The Bible Timeline is a guided study of the twelve periods of Bible history divided in twenty three sessions that involve Bible Study reading and

study, small on-line group discussion and a 50 mi-nute video lecture with each session. This is an all encompassing study that takes you through all the

major periods in the Bible from creation to the formation of the Early Church.

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Sept 15th thru Oct 26th from 10-12pm St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians reveals many

remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. The letter tells about the nature of

this Church-as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an

army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as adopted sons and daughters in the

family of God, and it reveals how God's great love for us can transform our lives.

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St. Gregory The Great

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

2020 CATHOLIC

CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

Open to all students (Grades 8-12) who are parishioners of Saint Gregory the Great

TOPIC: In an essay of 500-750 words, discuss how trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. Consider es-pecially those times when it was a challenge to understand why something was happen-ing. Consider also sharing any lessons about faith and hope you or someone you know may have learned from this experience. “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” (1 Peter 1:8)

PRIZES: 1st Prize: $125 2nd Prize: $50 3RD Prize: $25 Winners will also have the chance to compete at the State and National Levels!

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DUE DATE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

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Ministry Fair Bill Carpenter 858 922-8860 Maureen Carpenter 858 922-8860

Ministry of Mothers Cynthia Kurose 858 859-0517 Music Ministry Music Director 858 653-3583

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Our Lady of Fatima Devotion Carolyn Standifer 858 536-1113 Outreach for Nazareth Orphanage Deborah Sampson 858-229-0345

Father Brian Kelly 760-448-5462

Parent-Teacher Stewardship Guild Maeve O’Connell 858 397-1290 Parish Tours Deacon Ron Diem 858 653-3582 Prayer Wheel Matt Gaynor 858 344-2165 Prayers & Squares Margaret Lynn 858 530-2560

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STGG Food Share Joe Kloberdanz 858 449-6246 School Board Maeve O’Connell 858 397-1290

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Special Needs Ministry Erin Zwahlen 619 540-0676 St. Vincent/Meals for Homeless Margie Mills 619 733-7410

Vacation Bible School Erica Rossio 858 653-3594

Wedding Ministry Judy Roitz 858 653-3584 Widows Friendship Group Hazel Chirnside 858 413-6269 Women’s Book Club Kate Schemensky 858 748-5227 Women’s Friendship Circle Debbie Malone 858 663-5230 Youth Ministry Julia Toole 858 653-3591

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Chief Steward Michael Kielty 858 271-1004

Financial Council Gene Fantano 858 549-0966

Parish Development Maria Sittmann 619 846-4706

Communications Rob Thornhill 858 679-0407

Catholic School Maeve O’Connell 858 397-1290

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Groups & Organizations Marla Garvey 858 689-8449

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Assisted by: Greg Tom 858 271-9490

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