The Gregorian

May 29, 2016 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

“They all ate and were satisfied.”

Weekly Calendar

May 29 (Sunday) 5:00pm—Charismatic prayer group—Baseheart Room 6:00pm—Chamber music rehearsal—Church May 30 (Monday) Memorial Day PARISH CENTER CLOSED May 31 (Tuesday) 7:00pm—Bingo—Social Hall June 1 (Wednesday) 6:30pm—Novena—Church June 3 (Friday) 9:00am—Adoration—Church 6:45pm—Women’s scripture study—Parish Center

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St. Gregory the Great

Mission Statement

St. Gregory the Great is a Catholic Church made up of people of many different ages, talents, and cultural backgrounds. We are an urban faith community with a small town feel of welcome and hospitality. Motivated by our baptismal calling, we accept our duty to embody the presence of Jesus Christ in the world and to take up the mission he entrusted to us by our word and example. We glorify God through support and service of our time, talent, and treasure to our church and to the larger community in which we live.

Readings for the Week

Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1-2 Tuesday: Zep 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Today as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and starving. In the month of May, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the love of God to the poor by assisting families by providing food and assisting with utility and rent bills.

YEAR OF MERCY WEEKLY ACTION STEP In the bulletin every week from now until the Feast of Christ the King on Nov. 20, 2016, we will publish in the bulletin a weekly action step that will help you to live out in a very practical way what the Year of Mercy is all about. We ask that every day in the week that follows, you look for opportunities to put that action step into practice.

The action step for this week is: Memorize the corporal and spiritual works of mercy and show your children what they mean. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Perpetual Adoration with exposition needs a great push. People ask me: “What will convert America and save the world?” My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy hours of prayer. I pray that Community Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament dedicated to this purpose of spreading perpetual adoration will flourish!—Mother Teresa St. Gregory has Adoration every first Friday of the month. June 3rd is the day for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00am to 7:00pm.

As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you

proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. 1 Cor. 11:26

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International Chamber Artists Series ends 10th anniversary season with two weekends of programs in June Guest artist Marie Tachouet, Lyric Opera principal flute, featured in sonata by Lowell Lieberman on

June 5 Guest artist John Hagstrom, CSO second trumpet, featured on June 12

CHICAGO – The International Chamber Artists (ICA), led by Artistic Director Patrick Godon, closes its 10th anniversary season with two weekend concerts in June, featuring German masterworks by Schubert and Bach (June 5) with guest artist Marie Tachouet, principal flute of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, and a brass celebration (June 11 and 12), with guest artist John Hagstrom, second trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra playing on the June 12th program at St. Gregory the Great Church. On Sunday, June 5 at 3:00 PM at the Belden Stratford Hotel (2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago), ICA presents a program of “German Gems,” including the Schubert Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, a stunning piece — written in the last year of the composer’s life — reflecting Schubert’s compositional maturity and dramatic eloquence about the human spirit. Marie Tachouet, principal flute of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, is featured in Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonata in G Minor, BWV 2010, a youthful work most likely composed by his son C.P.E. Bach, as well as the more current Sonata for Flute and Harp by Lowell Lieberman, which was selected as the best new flute work by the National Flute Society in 1989. ICA’s 10th anniversary season closes with two "Brass Celebration" concerts on Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 PM at St. Michael’s Church (1633 N. Cleveland, Chicago) and Sunday, June 12 at 4:00 PM at St. Gregory the Great Church (5535 N. Paulina, Chicago), featuring guest artist John Hagstrom, second trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, on the June 12th program. Works to be performed include the Laudes for Brass Quintet by American composer Jan Bach, whose style has been described as both traditional and contemporary, and filled with an "inexhaustible sense of humor,” as well as the Schubert Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, a stunning work for cornet and piano by former CSO brass member Otto Schubert, and more! Tickets to all ICA concerts are free ($15 donation suggested). Visit icamusic.org for more information. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER ARTISTS ICA’s mission began back in 2006 when a small, motivated group of local musicians sought new ways to bring great music and emerging artists to a broader audience in Chicago. Today, ICA celebrates its tenth anniversary season, and is recognized as one of the city’s premier chamber music organizations. The Chicago Tribune music critic John von Rhein has lauded ICA as “one of the most vibrantly appealing of the many area professional chamber music groups” and has highlighted ICA concerts among his weekly list of “recommended classical music concerts.” ICA has been honored to be part of the Artists in Residence program at Andersonville’s St. Gregory the Great parish – a unique outreach initiative that seeks to foster creativity and share art with the community. In addition to performances at St. Gregory the Great, ICA has performed at the Chicago Cultural Center, the Belden Stratford Hotel, St. James Cathedral, on WFMT 98.7 FM, and on UIC’s concert series. Beyond the city limits, ICA has performed in Western Springs with The Tower Chorale, out of state in North Carolina, and internationally in Germany – among other places. ICA has always presented its concerts at no charge in order to share the classical music experience with as many people as possible. And while our admission price is free, we take pride in presenting concerts at the highest artistic levels. Our musicians regularly perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera Orchestra, and other outstanding ensembles.

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ST. GREGORY THE GREAT’S SOCIAL HALL IS NOW

ADA ACCESSIBLE

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Make your plans to join us for some great activities! June 8, 2016—Summer Luncheon at Fireside Restaurant Cost-$20 per person July 13, 2016—Menu: Chicken Salad—Christmas in July, bring a nice wrapped gift! August 10, 2016—Regular meeting—Menu: Sliders & Chips Sept. 14, 2016—Regular meeting—Menu: Pizza

BINGO Bingo at St. Gregory is “Smoke Free”

TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO AT ST. GREGORY

Games begin at 7:00 PM in the Gym Basement—Social Hall (1609 West Gregory St.)

$2,250 in prizes (includes 2— $500 games)

In case of bad weather, please call the Parish Center at 773-561-3546, after 2:00p.m. for possible cancellation.

PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR GIVE CENTRAL -

GiveCentral is a method of electronic giving that guarantees us a steady income whether you are able to attend Mass any given weekend or not. It is safe. It is easy to enroll. You can change your level of giving at any time if your financial situation changes. It is also a green way to give that reduces paperwork and saves trees. You can sign up for GiveCentral on the home page of our parish web site at www.stgregory.net, or you can contact Bernadette Daniels at the Parish Center (773-561-3546), and she can enroll you or help you with the process if you have any questions or difficulties.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BLESSING NEXT WEEKEND Next weekend there will be a special blessing for all married couples who are celebrating a wedding anniversary in June, July. and August. The marriage blessing will take place after communion at the 4:30p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 4 and at the 8:30a.m. and 10:30a.m. Masses on Sunday, June 5.

EXPERIENCE MERCY WEB SITE In this the Year of Mercy, please check out this web site which explores the Sacrament of Reconciliation and offers suggestions on how to make better use of the sacrament of God’s mercy for us. ST. GREGORY CREDIT UNION—HOLIDAY CLOSURE St. Gregory Credit Union will be closed today Sunday , May 29, 2016 in observance of Memorial Day. We will be open again on Wednesday, June 1, from 7-9pm. http://experiencemercy.com GREAT AMERICA CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY Six Flags Great America presents its annual Catholic Family Day event! The event will include Mass located in the Wilderness Theater beginning at Noon on June 12. tickets are only $37.00 per person. Tickets are only available online at www.sixflags.com/greatamerica. Enter the promo code: ARCHCHICAGO

CONGRATULATIONS ! Our Young Adults softball team won their first game on May 23 by a score of 16-3. We are hoping this is a sign of good things yet to come.

The Parish Center will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.

SUNDAY, May 29 8:30am—+Barbara Abrahamson +Rogue Julio Ariza 10:30am—+Anasatasia Rojas +John Lycknell MONDAY, May 30 8:30am—Parishioners TUESDAY, May 31 8:30am—Parishioners WEDNESDAY, June 1 8:30am—+James Edward Noland THURSDAY, June 2 8:30am—Memorial Fund FRIDAY, June 3 8:30am—Parishioners SATURDAY, June 4 8:30am—Parishioners 4:30pm—+Alidor J. DeWolf, 20th death anniversary +James Sullivan Sr. SUNDAY, June 5 8:30am—Parishioners 10:30am—+Jeri Hanson +James Ahlfeld, 5th death anniversary

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Memorial fund

Mass Intentions For The Week PRAYER LIST Please pray for the sick and all those who have asked for our prayers.

Bob Connelly Eloise Coughlin Colleen Dwyer Rita Sullivan John Hoppe Chris Willis Cathy Branscum Maria Luisa Lara Shirley Melbye Andres Perez Roy Steinke

Peter Saldanha Virginia Rodriquez Juanita B. Lopez Henry Birt Edy Marroquin Sven Wade-Ek Chris Burns Ludy Ramos Miriam Mayol Mary Bredemeier Alice Dungan

Remember the Memorial Fund

For the Living and Deceased

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT We now have available low gluten hosts which make it possible for people who have celiac disease or allergies to wheat or gluten to be able to receive communion. If you have celiac disease or an allergy to wheat or gluten, please let me know so that I can make arrangements for you to be able to receive communion at Mass. – Fr. Paul

MINISTERS OF CARE If you are homebound or know someone that is, and would like Holy Communion brought to you, please contact the Parish Center at 773-561-3546.

Liturgical Ministries (June 4/June 5) Saturday—4:30pm

Sunday—8:30am

Sunday—10:30am

Presider Fr. Paul Wachdorf Fr. John Moulder Fr. Brian Fischer

Lectors/Commentators Chris Garrity Bob Kustusch

Catherine Rondinelli Kristine Siapno

Carol Hanson Barb Lea

Eucharistic Ministers Terri Barker Marty Sullivan Nancy Sullivan

Winnie Bowman Michael Janssens Lauren Siapno Riza Siapno

MariaLuisa Clemente Isabel Martinez Lenore Thomalla Sr. Regina De Vitto

Altar Servers Spencer O’Brien Volunteer MC-Mary Lynn Dekold

Isaiah Medina Iggy DeCastro MC-Joe Siapno

Carmen Delgado Axel Gouegnon Josie Delgado MC-Eunice Daniels

Have you or someone you know been a victim of domestic violence? Then call 1-800-799-7233

or go to www.thehotline.org.

Maria Remedios Ramos Maria Corazon Jesus Manuel Rosario Maria Louisa Lara MaryLou Walztoni Eileen Casey Fr. Ed Hughes Horace M. Rutledge Thomas A. Flannery Sr. Sarah Kimber

OUR ARMED FORCES Please keep in your prayers all who are in the armed forces. Anthony DelRosario

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ST. GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH AND SCHOOL INFORMATION AND SERVICES

Parish Center 5545 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-3546 773-728-3827 (fax)—www.stgregory.net Hours: M-Th 9:00am—7:00 pm Fri- 9:00am—4:30pm Sat.- 9:00am—4:30pm, Sun.—9:00am—12:00pm Pastoral Staff Rev. Paul Wachdorf, Pastor Rev. Brian Fischer, Associate Pastor Rev. John Moulder, Resident Sr. Barbara Quinn, Pastoral Associate Sr. Regina De Vitto, Pastoral Associate Mr. John Miaso, Business Manager Mr. Patrick Godon, Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Bernadette Daniels, Administrative Asst. Mr. Dan Creed, Sacristan Mr. Joseph Malham, Artist-in-Residence Quest Theatre Ensemble, Artists-in-Residence www.questensemble.org (Reservations: 312-458-0895) International Chamber Artists, Artists-in-Residence www.ICAmusic.org Schools Northside Catholic Academy ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Admissions Office: 773-743-6277

St. Gregory Credit Union 1609 W. Gregory St., Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-5493 Sunday 9:30am—12:00pm Wednesday 7:00pm—9:00pm

Masses Sunday: Saturday Evening—4:30pm, Sunday—8:30am and 10:30am. Weekdays: Monday - Saturday—8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: Please check the Sunday bulletin for Holy Day Schedules.

Sacraments Baptisms: First Sunday of the Month—1:00pm (except during Lent)

Weddings: Arrange with a pastoral staff member at least six months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is essential.

Reconciliation Saturday– 3:30pm—4:15pm

Services Prayer Requests: If you or a family member or relative is ill and would like to be included on the list of prayer requests, please call the Parish Center. Mass Intentions: You may request a Mass intention for someone who is living or deceased or special occasions such as birthdays, special anniversary, get well wishes. Please call or stop by the Parish Center.

Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday of each month, 9:00am-7:00pm, except when funerals are scheduled. Novena To Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays 6:30pm Taizé Prayer Service The Taizé prayer service will focus on seasonal icons. Taizé Prayer Service will be held in Church on Sundays at 4:00pm. Please check the bulletin or our website at www.stgregory.net (under the “About Us” tab) for the next scheduled prayer service.

Sunday and Holy Day Collection Totals

For Fiscal Year July 1—June 30

April

Envelopes Cash/Loose Electronic Giving Total

April 3 $2,308 $1,097 $3,405

April 10 $2,401 $1,183 $3,584

April 17 $2,017 $1,477 $11,805 $15,299

April 24 $2,080 $2,184 $4,264

Holy Days $ 17 $ 17

Total $8,806 $5,958 $11,805 $26,569

Over/(Under) Monthly Budget—Year-to-Date ($1,481)

Year-to-Date Collected as of April 30, 2016 $261,019

Planned Annual Budget for Sunday & Holy Day Collections $315,000

YTD Collected as a percentage of Planned Annual Budget 83%

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