St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909

Office: 843-815-3100 | Fax: 843-815-3150 www.sgg.cc

March 4, 2018

MUSIC Ensembles: 9:00 a.m.: SGG Chorale/Angelus Ringers

11:00 a.m..: Honors Choir and Joyful Praise Singers

5:00 p.m.: Youth

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PRELUDES: Organ:- “What Wondrous Love Is This” arr. Dale Woo

Choral (Bell Canto) –“Adoramus Te Christe” Palestrina

Handbells: “Lenten Prayer” E. Butler

Processional Hymn #463 “I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say” (KINGSFOLD)

Greeting

Act of Penitence

Collect

Responsorial Psalm 95

Gospel Acclamation

Homily

Creed General Intercessions Preparation of the Altar and Gifts

Music during Preparation: #484 “Where Charity and Love Prevail”

Anthem: 9:00 a.m.” I Want Jesus To Walk With Me” arr. Cherwin

11:00 a.m. “Lenten Meditation” by R. Powell

MUSIC Eucharistic Acclamations

Mystery of Faith

Amen

Lamb of God

Communion Chant #364 “I Am The Bead Of Life”

#662 “Remember Your Love

Anthem: 9 :00 a.m. “Kyrie” by J. Rouse

Organ Postlude: “Preludium in e minor” by J.S. Bach

PASTORAL STAFF

PRAYER & DEVOTION

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 24/7 (Chapel at SGG)

ROSARY Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION Monday 9:00 a.m.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTION Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR VOCATIONS

Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

PROLIFE ROSARY Thursday 9:00 a.m.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

Thursday 7:30 p.m. (Saint Augustine Room)

QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER CENACLE

Saturday 9:00 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Wednesday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity

Thursday: St. John of God

Friday: St. Frances of Rom

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14

Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21

Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

MASS INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY Sat 3/3/18 8:30 AM Ted & Margaretta Sutton + The Sutton Family 4:00 PM Jack Kolbush + The Kolbush Family 6:00 PM Lee Angotta + The Anastasio Family Sun 3/4/18 7:15 AM Carl Richard Boehlert + Regina Dulaney 9:00 AM Susan Ozeranic + Rich & Sheila Raspet

11:00 AM Al Koshak + & Bruce Hendrix +

Dennis Siedler

11:00 AMJPII Mac McAndrews + Skip & Janet Cuccaro 12:45 PM People of the Parish

5:00 PM Thomas & Margaret Gorman +

Peggy Kraus

Mon 3/5/18 6:45 AM Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wegman +

St. Gregory the Great Parish

8:30 AM The Deceased Members of the Quiggle Family

Sandra Clark

12:15 PM Jack Burt + Knights of Columbus Council 12263

Tue 3/6/18 6:45 AM For Pro Life The Prado Family 8:30 AM Ernie Gallinari + Roger & Mary Jo Carlson 12:15 PM Paul Ford + Charles & Terry Boyer Wed 3/7/18 6:45 AM Wesley Snead + Michael & Rita Hogan 8:30 AM Paul H. Egan + Ruth Egan

12:15 PM Ernie Gallinari + Knights of Columbus Council 12263

Thu 3/8/18 6:45 AM Deceased Members of the Sindo Family

Lenore Dimon

8:30 AM Ernie Gallinari + St. Vincent de Paul Society 12:15 PM Joseph & Anne Cafferty + Jack & Betty Cafferty Fri 3/9/18 6:45 AM Denise Neuber + Mikey Caron

8:30 AM Gene & Margie Schneider +

Greg & Sherri Lonz

12:15 PM James Venedan + Mike & Theresa Hart 7:00 PM Donna Santiago + Mom & Dad Sat 3/10/18 8:30 AM Pat Baker The Swaine Family 4:00 PM Robert Bachinsky + John & Dorothy Klinger 6:00 PM James F. Smith + Patricia Smith Sun 3/11/18 7:15 AM Stephen W. Schuda, Jr. + Janet Schuda 9:00 AM Sara Knutson Cullen + Bill & Lynn Knutson

11:00 AM St. Gregory the Great Parishioners

Bucky & Barbara Grim

12:45 PM People of the Parish 5:00 PM John Russo + Bob Foley + Deceased

The Rev. Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini, V.F.,V.P. Pastor

The Rev. Fr. Luis E. Serrano

Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100

The Rev. Fr. Derrick Sneyd

Senior Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100 The Rev. Ray Leonard

Parochial Vicar • 843-815-3100

Deacon Dennis W. Burkett 843-368-4781 •

Deacon John Crapanzano 843-706-2387 • jjzano1315@gmail.com

Deacon Jim Graham

843-705-4487 • jfgrah2@gmail.com

Deacon Walt Hollis

843-295-9192 • hwalt@hargray.com

Deacon John McCabe 843-705-7919 • jwmccabe4@gmail.com

Deacon Barry O’Brien

201-513-7309 bj15obrien@gmail.com

Deacon Gregory W. Sams

843-815-4141 • gwscpa@hargray.com

Deacon Mike Smigelski 732-278-9106 • msmig@aol.com

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PARISHIONERS

POR FAVOR RECEN POR ESTOS FELIGRESES

Wisdom, Strength

This ceiling painting by Laureti is found in the Constantine Room of the papal apartments. It is a symbolic celebration of the triumph of Christianity over paganism, set in a classical architectural space. The remains of a crushed Hermes lies broken in pieces on the floor, while a crucifix of Jesus Christ sits upon the pedestal. It is fitting that this painting crowns the papal hall honoring Constantine, the first Roman emperor to leave paganism and be baptized a Christian. Constantine had four basilicas built in Rome— including St. Peter’s—and gave Christians freedom of religion in the Roman Empire. The message is clear. The Romans worshiped statues of gods who were mere human creations and projections. In the statue’s place is not just another statue but a crucifix that reminds us of a reality, a historical event. God himself became human in Jesus Christ and showed his divine strength by emptying himself and being crushed by our sins in order to forgive and win back a rebellious humanity. This show of godly power through weakness is foolishness to the Gentiles and inconceivable to the Jews. Yet this humility and love is the wisdom that confounds and the strength that saves. Religion isn’t a business or human invention for personal enthronement. Jesus overturns this idea like he overturns the moneychangers’ tables. Worship of God is all about accepting his initiative and humbly responding in the obedience of faith and the purifying joy of love.

—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

Louise Aviano

Richard Baldwin

Joseph Barry

Ken Berdine

Natalie Bogert

Lawrence Bourgard

Rebecca Lynn Bowers

Charles Boyer

Trudy Bratek

Marilyn Brehio

Jackie Bullett

Frank Bulson

Jim Burke

Michelle Camposano

Joseph Cannon

Tony Caruso

America Chavelas

Barbara Chervenak

Nonie Colonna-

Johnson

Maggie Creeden

William Cronin

Sonny deBethizy

Sharon DeFalco

Joseph DiSanto

Caitlynn Dodge

Carol Dombrowski

Dorothy Dunn

Charlie Durkee

Lawrence Dziomba

Judy Eaton

Wallace Eichelberg

Dale Eilerman

Alaina Evans

Richard Fagon

Francine Faldermeyer

Arlene Ferraro

Joan Ferreira

Annamae Finley

Nancy Flanagan

Everett Forbes

Ed Ford

Joanne Fotia

Chuck Fullmer

James & Lynne Patti

Doug Pedrotty

Patricia Pelaez

Gloria Perron

Roland Petruzzi

Lucille Pflug

Barbara Piazza

Patricia Pinchera

David Pinckney

Connie Poland

Joseph Polito

Jim Quill

Mary Renner

Frank Rettich

John Riddell

Jeffrey Roberts

Joe Ruoto

Paul Russell

Mary Santarcangelo

Rita Sarno

Fred Schmitz

Frank Schwab

Dorothy Schweihs

Ronnie Sebuck

Fred Silverman

Robert Sisson

Francis Staab

Carol Steffan

Anthony Stefanic

June Stefanic

Sandra Terrones

Les Thompson

Myriam Thornewell

David Torpey

Jack Townes

Richard Tracey

Al Urbano

Kathy Vigre

Harry Walker

Paige Weniger

Hank Whittier

Al & Peggy Wilson

Joan Witt

Marilyn Fullmer

Sonia Gallagher

David Gemmel

Adele Given

Terry Goethe

Linda Grady

Barbara Guter

Marlene Haddad

Joseph Hahne

Barbara Harrison

Jim Hines

Patricia Keck

Richard Keller

Kathleen Kort

Richard Kuhn

Carol Kuster

Delphine LaSpisa

Jim Lee

Joan Lieberman

Robert Loehr

Lorraine Maloney

Richard Manser

Sylvia Marguccio

Dorothy Massoni

Cathie Mathiesen

Gerry May

William McCarthy

Joseph McDermott

Jim McDonald

Nancy McDonald

Billy McHugh

Kathy Meese

Mark Messer

Ree Messer

Cassie Moore

Angela Munnelly

Bill Naert

Betty Neuman

Nancy O’Brien

Susan O’Brien

Gerard O’Connor

James & Lynne Patti

KEEP HOLY THE SABBATH

There’s no better way to deepen our Lenten practice than to review the Ten Commandments. The first three, having to do with our right relationship to God, get the most ink. The one we busy people probably have the most problem with is keeping holy the Sabbath. If we take this commandment literally, babies will go undiapered and dishes will stay on the table, or perhaps meals will not be served. The sick will go unattended and nothing that has anything to do with physical labor will be done. Is mental labor really work? How about changing that dirty diaper (poor baby!)?

We need to depend on God to discern how to observe real Sabbath time in our lives. The point of this commandment is that God has given us a great gift: one whole day per week when we are free to rest, worship God, sing, feast, love, and rejoice. As Psalm 19 proclaims: “The law of the LORD is perfect, / refreshing the soul” (19:8). Our Sabbath rest is a great gift, to be received from God with joy, not with nitpicking.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

ADORACIÓN

SANTIFICA EL SABADO

No hay mejor forma de profundizar nuestras devociones de Cuaresma que repasar los Diez Mandamientos. Los primeros tres, los cuales se refieren a una buena relación con Dios, son más extensos. Quizás el que más nos cueste a nosotros, que siempre estamos tan ocupados, es santificar las fiestas refiriéndose al día del Señor.

Si tomáramos este mandamiento literalmente, no cambiaríamos a los bebés, los platos quedarían en la mesa y quizás ni siquiera serviríamos las comidas. Los enfermos no serían

atendidos y no se haría nada que estuviera relacionado con el trabajo físico. ¿Se considera trabajo al trabajo mental? ¿Y qué hay de cambiarle el pañal al bebé (¡pobrecito!)?

Debemos depender de Dios para discernir de qué manera debemos respetar y santificar el día del Señor en nuestras vidas. La clave de este mandamiento es que Dios nos ha dado un gran regalo: un día entero por semana en el cual somos libres para descansar, rendirle culto a Dios, cantar, celebrar, amar y alegramos. Como proclama el Salmo 19 (18): "Los mandatos del Señor son rectos y alegran el corazón" (19 [18]:8). Nuestro descanso del domingo es un gran regalo que debemos recibir de Dios con alegría, no poniendo escusas. Copyright ©J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURAS DE HOY

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Durante la Cuaresma es importante orar, pero muchas personas se declaran ignorantes sobre el tema de la oración. Dicen que nunca aprendieron a orar o que les gustaría poder orar mejor. Tristemente, muchos tienen un entendimiento equivocado sobre lo que es la oración. Piensan que orar es solo recitar oraciones memorizadas oesperan que la oración produzca visiones extraordinarias como la transfiguración de Jesucristo en el monte Tabor. Esperan que patriarcas y profetas, o por lo menos ángeles y santos, se les aparezcan de repente.

han experimentado, algunos de ellos por ser muy santos mientras otros más por ser locos. Sinceramente la oración es otra cosa, es más fácil que aprender oraciones de memoria y mucho más simple que éxtasis y visiones. Orar es hablar como hijo o hija al Dios que nos ama comomadre, padre, hermano, hermana, amante y amigo. Orar

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal25 (24):4-Sab, 6-7bc, 8-9;Mt 18:21-35

Mt 5:17-19

e

12:28-34

Sábado: Os 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD • Pre-K-1st Grade 11:00 a.m.

• NURSERY (1 year—4 year) during 9:00 a.m., & 12:45 p.m. Masses

FAITH FORMATION

FORMACIÓN DE FE

INFORMACIÓN GENERAL

BAUTIZOS: Los bautismos se llevan acabo un sábado de cada mes .Las pláticas de preparación son obligatorias para padres y padrinos. Los papas deben estar registrados por lo menos tres meses en la parroquia y los padrinos de-ben estar casados por la Iglesia o solteros con todos los sa-cramentos. Se necesita un mínimo de 45 días para planear el bautismo después de tomadas las pláticas. Los niños mayores de 5 años necesitan tomar una preparación adicio-nal. Próxima clase el 17 de Marzo, 9:00-1:00 pm, en el Salón de St. Andrew. Por favor registrarse a la salida de Misa o llamando a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.

MATRIMONIOS: La preparación del Sacramento del Matri-monio toma un mínimo de seis meses a partir de la primera cita, planee con anticipación. Para más información llamar a la oficina del ministerio hispano.

QUINCEAÑERAS: Esta celebración es ofrecida solo a los miembros registrados y activos de la parroquia que han recibi-do la primera comunión. Toma un mínimo de seis meses para la preparación. Por favor reserve la Iglesia antes del salón de fiesta. Para mas información llamar a la oficina del ministe-rio hispano.

PRESENTACIONES DE NIÑOS: Las presentaciones de niños deben ser reservadas con 1 SEMANA de anticipación. Por favor reservar la fecha llamando a la oficina de la parroquia, 843-815-3100, ext. 235.

UN MOTIVO PARA PASAR TIEMPO EN ADORACIÓN

Nuestra Capilla de Adoración Perpetua nos da la oportunidad de pasar una hora en oración y darle gracias a Dios por las bendiciones que hemos recibido. Esta ho-ra de paz y meditación con el Santísimo

Sacramento puede ser una oportunidad para rezar por nuestros amigos y familiares que están enfermos o sim-plemente por aquellos que necesiten de nuestras ora-ciones.

Nuestro deseo es tener a una persona presente cada hora, de las 24 horas del día, en contemplación silencio-sa y reflexión. Necesitamos más adoradores para este ministerio, por favor sean generosos con su tiempo y anótense para pasar una hora con nuestro Señor.

Para más información o si solamente se quiere anotar para donar una hora de su tiempo a la semana, favor de llamar a Cesar Gonzalez 843-295-9961 o escribirle a cesargonzalez35@aol.com

Bereavement Group

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Join us and connect with a supportive group of people who really

know how you feel. Help, comfort and care are here for you at St. Gregory the Great. We meet every Tuesday in the St. Augustine Room in the church from noon to 1:30 p.m.

If you wish to join us, please call Margaret deBethizy at 843-705-5591 or

VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM

Sunday, March 4

7:15 a.m. Mass

Bill & Susan Nimmer and Family

11:00 a.m. Mass

Richard and Barbara Smith

Additional volunteers are needed to take the Vocation Chalice for a week. If you would like to participate,

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday 6:45 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)

Sunday 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. JPII Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (SGG)

12:45 p.m. (en Español), & 5:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 p.m. (en Español—SGG)

Saturday 8:30 a.m. (St. Andrew Chapel)

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Monday to Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass & Friday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. (en Español—SGG)

before the 12:15 p.m. Mass Sunday 12:00 p.m. (en Español)

Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.

At other times by appointment with a Priest.

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT

CATHOLIC SCHOOL • grades Pre-K—6

Christopher Trott • Principal

843-815-9988 • ct@sggcs.org www.sggcs.org

John Paul II Catholic School is excited to announce that junior Victoria Etheridge has been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award and has also been named a top runner-up in The 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in South Carolina. Both of these awards recognize Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and country.

As a JPII Golden Warrior, Victoria has taken up her SHIELD and put it in action. She has organized 23 service projects for young people and their families over the past five years as the creator of the program “VIC’s Vision: Volunteering Inspires Children.” In addition to her program’s projects, which have benefited a wide variety of groups and causes, Victoria has collected toys for hospitalized kids and raised awareness of bullying.

When asked what the award meant to her, she said it wasn’t about getting individual recognition, it’s about recognizing the impact youth can have by serving in their communities. It also brought back great memories of the people she has helped.

Congrats, Victoria. Job well done!

South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science / S2TEM Centers SC recently awarded Mrs. Barbara Pittman the “Growing in SC: The Future of STEAM is Here” grant in the amount of $2500 for Heaven Scent: A Loofah Gourd Soap Project. Throughout the next year, students at SGGCS will have an opportunity to create a loofah gourd soap business using the school garden located in the back of the school. Students will be involved in all aspects of the project to include initiation, research and development, problem-solving, hands-on maintenance from planting through harvest, product planning, design packaging, marketing and sales and accounting. SGGCS will also be looking for skilled volunteers with knowledge, tools and brawn as well as garden enthusiasts. If you are interested in helping with ‘the next crop of GREAT problem solvers,” please contact Chris Trott at ct@sggcs.org or Barbara Pittman bp@sggcs.org.

STEWARDSHIP LIFE Thank you for these gifts

February 17 & 18

Offertory Collection: $34,344.29

EFT: $21,632.21

PARISH LIFE PARISH LIFE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

FRIDAY LENTEN FISH DINNERS

The Knights of Columbus are serving Fish Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will continue with the same great menu: Deep fried cod or baked tilapia, French Fries or baked potato, macaroni & cheese or vegetable medley, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. The price is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under the age of 12. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The dinner will be served at St. Andrew Hall. Come and enjoy a great dinner with fine fellowship. All profits from the dinners will go to local charities.

St. Anthony’s Relics Visit St. Gregory the Great Church

Friday, April 6, 2018

The Franciscan Friars invite you to join them in welcoming Saint Anthony of Padua. St. Anthony will be visiting us in the form of two precious relics from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. The relics will be accompanied by a friar from the Messenger of St. Anthony in Padua.

Mass times: 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (bilingual)

Veneration from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A Messenger Of Hope

Notre Dame Club Golf Outing

Supporting Catholic Education

The Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head announces its 20th Annual Golf Outing

to be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Sea Pines Country Club.

All friends of Notre Dame are invited. The format is a best ball scramble with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Men and women of all skill levels will enjoy this format, and the sumptuous BBQ dinner following golf. Many golf and door prizes will be awarded.

Non-golfers are invited to join in the camaraderie and dinner that follows golf.

Fees are $150 per person for golf and dinner ($125 per person for couples), $50 for dinner only.

The event benefits the Club’s Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to local University students and St. Francis, St. Gregory, & John Paul II students.

To register, or for more information, contact: George Bekampis at 843-705-3827 or

gebe@hargray.com

Catholic Book Club

The next meeting of the Catholic Book Club will take place at St. Gregory the Great School on Friday, March 16, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The selection will be Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.” The discussion will be framed in how mercy and justice relate to the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We will also discuss Catholic social teaching regarding crime, punishment, the spiritual needs of prisoners, and the death penalty.

Second Collection

March 3/4 Building for Our Future & Capital Needs

Second Collection

March 10/11 Catholic Relief Services

Place in Offertory Collection

SGG/SGGCS Tuition Assistance

The deadline to complete tuition assistance applications for tuition assistance through SGG Church for students en-rolled at SGGCS for the 2018-2019 school year will close on Tuesday, April 17. To apply, go to www.sggcs.org and click on the FACTS portal on the right-hand side of the screen.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

We invite you to help the poor and the needy of Greater Bluffton.

We are The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Gregory the Great. We are all volunteers. We respond to calls from our help line by visiting callers in their homes, apartments and trailers. They need food, rent, water and electricity. We see their needs up close, hear their stories, verify the facts and make sure your money does as much good as possible. Come join us, as a contributor or as a member. To contribute, please use the envelopes at either side of the church doors or write to us at 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909. We welcome new members every 1st Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew Hall. Deacon Thomas J. Berney Conference Phone: 1-866-324-6135

SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR THE SEASON OF LENT 8

* Participate at weekday Mass

* Visit the Adoration Chapel and spend time in prayer

* Pray the Rosary seeking the intercession of the Blessed Mother for personal spiritual renewal

* Call a friend who is going through some difficult times

* Visit a relative or friend in the hospital or Nursing Home

* Be more considerate of family members

* Eat less while remembering the starving and the hungryY do not waste food

* Avoid gossip which always causes non-productive ill feelings

* See the brighter side of life instead of being critical of the efforts of others

* Read the Sacred Scriptures in a consistent manner (for instance, read the Gospel of John, a chapter a day)

* Exercise patience with children Y they need your love and attention

* Pray for a spirit of tolerance that will respect the dignity of every human person

* Make a thorough examination of conscience followed by a wholesome celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (that is, make a good confession)

* Pray for generous responses from our parish community to the call of Jesus in serving the Church through

Priesthood and Religious Life of women

* Pray for those in positions of leadership in the Church and in the world

* Show greater respect for the person and property of others

Just some suggestions � others may come to mind from your experience of trying to live a good life. Mind you -- the devil is always very active when one tries to do God’s will and live by God’s standards. The devil is not a respecter of persons or positions in life. If he tried to tempt Jesus Himself then who are we?? He will try and, indeed, try very hard. Do not give him the satisfaction of accomplishment!

With love, Fr. Derrick

PARISH LIFE

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Meeting

The LAOH meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at St. Andrew Hall. A light lunch will be served at noon with a business meeting following. Guests and new members are welcome to attend. More information can be obtained at 843-706-5693.

Secular Order of Franciscans Meeting

The Secular Franciscans will gather on Saturday, March 10 starting with 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Church, followed by breakfast, Gospel meditation and formation lesson in the Family Center.

For further information, call Angela Cavalluzzi at (843) 422-5155.

VIDA PARROQUIAL

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Primer Escrutinio

Gran Congreso Familiar Del 8 al 10 de JUNIO 2018

En John Paul II Catholic School

Reservemos este fin de semana, Estará con nosotros el Padre Ángel Espinoza desde México, compartiendo su experiencia en el trabajo con jóvenes, con familia y con parejas.

También estará con nosotros el Padre Jesús Hernán Orjuela de Colombia.

Acompañándonos con la música y su testimonio como laica misionera Javeriana, estará Marlín Murillo de Colombia.

El costo por boleto es de $15 por los tres días. No incluye comidas ni bebidas. Los boletos ya están disponibles después de las misas en Español de los Viernes y Domingos. También los pueden adquirir en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.

ESCUELA DE LA FE Para Hispanos Adultos

Las clases son el 2do y 4to Jueves de cada mes. John Paul II 4211 N. Okatie Hwy. Ridgeland, SC 29936

Cristo Maestro

La próxima clase es el 8 de Marzo a las 7pm

VIA CRUCIS VIVIENTE

El Viernes 30 de Marzo tendremos el Via Crucis Viviente. Todos los que deseen participar, porfavor llamar a Karol Prado al 843-683-2097. Pueden participar hombres, mujeres y niños ya que hay varias maneras de participar. Colaborando como Actores, con el Montaje de Tarimas, Desmantelamiento, Vestuario y demas.

VIA CRUCIS

Les invitamos a el viacrucis todos los viernes durante la cuaresma a las 6:30 p.m.

en la Iglesia de St. Gregory the Great. Al terminar tendremos la Santa Misa

de los Viernes.

Cena de Pescado Frito en la Cuaresma

Caballeros de Colón

Los caballeros de Colón estarán sirviendo las Cenas de Pescado de 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. En el Salón de St. Andrew durante la cuaresma hasta el 23 de Marzo. Vamos a seguir con el mismo gran menú: pescado frito o al horno, papas fritas o papa al horno, macarrones con queso, ensalada de col, bebida y postre. El precio es de $ 12.00 para adultos y $ 6.00 para niños menores de 12 años de edad. Los tickets se pueden comprar en la puerta. Ven a disfrutar de una gran cena con buen compañerismo. Todos los beneficios obtenidos de las cenas irán a organizaciones benéficas locales.

La imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe ha iniciado una peregrinación por los hogares de la comunidad parroquial de Saint Gregory the Great. Si usted desea que la imagen de Nuestra Señora les acompañe por una semana, por favor llame a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 Ext. 334

Virgen Peregrina

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH

CARIDAD CRISTIANA

SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL

Los invitamos a que brinden ayuda a las personas que pueden estar pasando por un mal momento económico en Bluffton.

Somos la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de St. Gregory the Great. Proveemos ayuda económica y de despensa a los que lo necesiten. Únanse a nosotros cómo voluntario o cómo contribuyente. Para contribuir, favor de utilizar los sobres que se encuentran en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia o escríbanos a 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909. Si usted necesita ayuda financiera se puede comunicar a nuestra línea telefónica al 1-866-324-6135

VISITAS DE HOSPITAL

Debido a las leyes federales de privacidad, usted o sus seres queridos deben informar a la parroquia que usted ha sido admitido al hospital y le gustaría recibir los sacramentos. Si cuando salga del hospital y vuelva a su casa desea recibir la comunión, favor de contáctese con la oficina del Ministerio Hispano 843-815-3100 ext. 334

¿ SE VA A MUDAR?

Si se va a mudar o va a dejar de asistir a esta parroquia, favor de

notificar a la asistente ejecutiva, (alee@sgg.cc o 843-815-3100 ext. 328 para que se pueda actualizar la base de datos. ¡GRACIAS!

PROPORCIONANDO UN AMBIENTE SEGURO

La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño existe para ayudar en todos los temas relacionados al establecimiento de un ambiente seguro en cada parroquia. Por favor contáctese con ellos si usted tiene cualquier pregunta o inquietud.

La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño: Ministerio Diocesano de Ayuda a la Víctima: Louisa Storen, 843-856-0748.

Life Line Screening

St. Andrew Hall Monday, March 5

Life Line Screening has partnered with over 100 hospitals across the country and has conducted 8 million screenings since 1993.

LIFE LINE SCREENING will be offering 5 key tests that check for blocked carotid arteries (stroke), an irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), abdominal aortic aneurysm, hardening of the arteries (peripheral arterial disease) and your risk for osteoporosis. The tests are painless and do not require you to disrobe.

Call 1-888-653-6450 to schedule an appointment.

St. Patrick: A Figure of Faith

Presented by Michael J. Martocchio, Ph.D.

Director Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation

Mid-March brings us the feast day of one of the most loved Saints in the

Church: St. Patrick. Both St. Patrick and his feast day have deep cultural significance, particularly for the Irish and Irish-Americans. Yet, St. Patrick also provides us with an example of faith that we can and should emulate in our lives. Join us on St. Patrick’s Day as we examine the true legacy of this great figure.

Saturday March 17, 2018

St. Andrew Parish Hall 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

To register, please call the Parish Office at 843-815-3100