St. GreGory’S ChurCh Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie
71 Estelle Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 2C3 OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Telephone: 705-949-8883 / Fax: 705-949-4604
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Parish Priest: Father Alex Saurianthadathil C.Ss.R
Year A Sunday, April 2, 2017
Parish Secretary: Paula Smith
Celebration of Masses, Devotions and Reconciliation The Rosary:
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Recited 1/2 hour before each weekday Mass
Weekday Masses: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Reconciliation: Confessions are heard every Saturday from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment.
Parish Mission Statement
Parish Vision Statement
“We, the people of St. Gregory’s Community, rooted in Gospel values and gifted by the Spirit, are committed to proclaim and build the kingdom of God”.
“To journey together with Jesus”
Top Stories: Financial Report, Mass Intentions, Parish Activities, CWL News, First Eucharist Schedule, Easter Schedule Bocce Tournament, Development and Peace, Easter Flowers E-mail:
[email protected] / Website: www.stgregoryssm.com
St. Gregory’s Parish News
Mass Intentions—April 3, 2017—April 9, 2017 Week of April 3—April 9
Monday, April 3—No Scheduled Liturgy Tuesday, April 4—12:15 p.m. Jacinto Monteiro—wife, Genoveva
Monday
Dn 13:1-9,15-17, 19-30, 33-64/Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday
Wednesday, April 5—12:15 p.m. Mario Pezzotti—wife, Giuseppina & family
Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday
Dn 3:13-20,24,49-50,91-95/Jn 8:31-42
Thursday, April 6—12:15 p.m. Maria Pileggi—Antonietta & Concetta Mazzuca
Thursday
Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59
Friday
Jer 20:7, 10-13/Jn 10:31-42
Friday, April 7—12:15 p.m. Camillo DiLanzo—Giuseppina Giacchetti
Saturday
Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-57
Saturday, April 8—5:00 p.m. Pasquale Cimino—wife, Teresa & family Carmine Berlingieri—Lil Miller & family Casimiro Tatonetti—Linda Cavallo Rinaldo & Helen Carocci & Primo & Nila Monaco— children, Reno & Isabel Monaco Luigi & Enrica Vairo—the children & families Odo Barsanti—wife, Mary & family
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Sunday, April 9—9:00 a.m. Luigi Bressan—wife, Carmela & family Girolamo, Rosa & Anna Gallo—family Elena Stefanizzi—husband & family Joe Barone—wife, Enza, son, Adam & family Giuseppe & Fiore Sdao—sister & brother, Gina & Stano Antonio & Rosa Bitonti—son, John & family
1st READING
Is 50:4-7
2nd READING
Phil 2:6-11
GOSPEL
Mt 26:14—27:66
ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT at the Marconi
Sunday, April 23, 2017 2—6 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Intentions of Parishioners
Get Your Team Ready! JOURNEY LOTTERY WINNERS: March 26, 2017— Dana Halliday —Ticket #0277
Finance Report Sunday, March 26, 2017
$2,724.65
Weekly Average Pre-Authorized
$437.00
Easter Flowers
$185.00
Kneeler Project
$10.00
Kneeler Project—To Date
Total Income
$19,676.00 $3,356.65
Thank you for your generosity!
Parish Activities for the Week April 3, 2017—April 9, 2017 Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6
1:00 p.m. Craft Group 6:00 p.m. Alpha 7:30 p.m. CWL Meeting (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. First Eucharist Meeting (Parish Hall)
Friday 7
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (Church) 8:00 p.m. A.A. Meeting (Parish Hall)
Sunday 9
11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy
St. Gregory’s Parish News DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE SHARE LENT
First Eucharist 2017
SOLIDARITY SUNDAY TODAY Thank you for your generosity! Each donation is used to help our sisters and brothers all over the world—from Paraguay to Syria, to Indonesia and beyond! We conclude this Share Lent with the words of Pope Francis, offered on the occasion of the Jubilee of Mercy: “Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope.” Thank you for helping us create a future filled with hope!
Session 2: Part B
Catholic Women’s League News CWL Membership Meeting Our CWL general meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please plan to attend.
CROATIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Our Lady of the Highways EASTER TEA AND BAZAAR Saturday, April 8, 2027—1:00—3:00 p.m. At the Croatian Hall—446 Second Line E. Adults: $5.00/Children under 10: Free For Tickets Call: 705-945-8483 or 705-253-8191
Sunday, April 2, 2017 During 11:00 a.m. Mass
Session 3: Part A Thursday, April 6, 2017 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Chapters 3 & 4
Session 3: Part B Sunday, April 9, 2017 During 11:00 a.m. Mass * BREAK FOR EASTER *
Session 4: Part A Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Chapters 5 & 6 Session 4: Part B Sunday, April 23, 2017 During 11:00 a.m. Mass Session 4: Part C Sunday, April 30, 2017 During 11:00 a.m. Mass Session 5: Rehearsal Thursday, May 4, 2017 7:00 p.m. in the Church
First Eucharist Celebration Saturday, May 6, 2017 During the 5:00 p.m. Mass (Candidates—4:30 p.m.) We are excited that Sault Ste. Marie is an official host site for the 2017 New Evangelization Summit May 12—13. This conference has been designed to inspire Catholics deepen their own faith and help them in their task to evangelize to others. The event is held in Ottawa, but is live-streamed to host sites across Canada and the United States. Join thousands of Catholics across North America to hear from 8 world-class speakers such as Bishop Robert Barron, Sr. Miriam Heidland, and more! Be inspired, receive formation, connect with other Catholics. Registration is now open by visiting www.newevangelization.ca. The cost is $35.00 (includes snacks and lunch), and the location is the old Mount St. Joseph (90 Ontario Ave.). Stay tuned for more info!
The Chamber Singers of Algoma, Patty Gartshore Director, present Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Bach’s Gloria, Sunday, April 2, 2017, 3:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Cathedral. Soloists are Sarah Gartshore, Amanda Crider, Isaac Hurtado, Jonathan Beyer with Ian Sadler organist. Tickets are $20.00/Adults, $5.00/Students, available at Savoy’s Jewelers or at the door.
St. Gregory’s Parish News
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Celebrations Palm Sunday Holy Thursday April 8 & 9 April 13 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper and washing of feet at 7:00 p.m. Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist from 8:30p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday April 14 April 15 April 16 Children’s Service at 10:00 a.m.
Easter Vigil Celebration at 8:30 p.m.
(Stations of the Cross at 2:40 p.m.)
The celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3:00 p.m.
Easter Mass celebrations at 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
In Memoriam Easter Flower Donations Please fill out the attached form and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. We will ensure that you and your loved one are acknowledged in the church bulletin and any monetary donations are recorded for income tax purposes. When making a monetary donation, please place the form and donation in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers.”
In Memoriam Easter Flower Donations Flowers In Memory of: _____________________________________________________ By:_____________________________________________________________________ Phone # __________________ Address________________________________________ Donation Amount: $___________
Envelope # ___________
St. Gregory’s Parish News Chrism Mass 2017 The Chrism Mass will be held this year on Thursday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m.at St. Jerome Church, 26 Carmel Rd., Sault Ste. Marie. This is truly a diocesan celebration. We would hope that deacons, members of the Diocesan Order of Service, religious women and men and the people from all four sectors would feel this solidarity within our own Church by celebrating with the Bishop and the priests of our Diocese. All are invited to participate in this bilingual Diocesan celebration. A reception will follow in St. Jerome Parish Hall. COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND There are two pertinent links regarding the Collection for the Holy Land on April 14, 2017. The first link brings you to the Commissariat for the Holy Land in Canada providing insightful information. http://commissariat.ca/ The second link is a video produced by the Diocese in which Bishop Damphousse and Msgr Jean-Paul Jolicoeur explain the reason for the Collection for the Holy Land. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjbl-vykMBc
Thank you to the family of “Peter Barbon” who added “St. Gregory’s Church” among other charitable institutions for memorial donations. Your thoughtfulness and financial support to our parish is greatly appreciated. These donations will be used towards our “Building Fund/Memorial Fund”. I invite all parishioners to consider “St. Gregory’s Church” when choosing a charitable institution for memorial donations to honour a loved one who has passed. Operational costs and church upkeep rely solely on the contributions and generosity of its people. This form of financial support and heartfelt gesture would truly bless and enrich the life of St. Gregory’s Church. Your brother in Christ, Father Alex
We offer our condolences to the family of
Peter Barbon May you find comfort and peace in the Eucharistic Celebration and in our faith community during this difficult time.
May his soul rest in peace. CONRATULATIONS TO OUR CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Joseph Baxter-Spina Maya Berlingieri Alyxandra Carbone Micah Cuglietta Kayla D’Ettore Erin Evans Ella Filice Keirya Godfrey Ruby Guzzo Aaron Harris Karson Harrison Cassidy Hayward Carter Huckson Colton Huckson Thea Iachetta James Niro Marcus Spadafora Anthony Spironello MEMORIAL TO RECOGNIZE ITALIAN WORKERS KILLED ON THE JOB A new monument has been built at Columbus Centre—Toronto, to commemorate Italian workers who were killed on the job. They would like to include the names of Italian workers from the Sault area. If any parishioners have information of an Italian worker killed on the job, please contact Ray Stortini at 705-246-2661 or
[email protected]
