10 - St. Gregory the Great

Reverend Nicholas P. Clavin, Pastor
Sunday Celebrants:
Rev. Edward Gallagher, Rev. John Gubbins
Deacon Ron Diem
Parish Staff
11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
Phone: 858 653-3540 Fax: 858 653-3550
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stgg.org
Deacon Ron Diem:
School Principal: Maeve O’Connell
Catechetical Ministry:
Ginger Marlin, Judy Roitz
Director of Youth Ministry: Pamela Poe
Director of Liturgical Music:
Stewardship: Nichol Swift
Wedding Coordinator: Tina Diem
Maintenance:
Reception/Admin. Assistant:
Secretary/Bookkeeper:
858 653-3582
858 397-1290
858 653-3594
858 653-3591
858 653-3583
858 653-3546
858 653-3584
José Barrera
Enés Andrews
Stéphanie Lower
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Closed Noon — 1 P.M. for lunch
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 P.M.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00,11:00 A.M. & 5:00 P.M.—Youth led
9:00 A.M. Sunday Mass is signed for the deaf
Daily Mass: 8:00 A.M.
First Fridays: 12 P.M. with Anointing of the Sick
Confessions: Every Saturday at 4-4:30 P.M. or by appointment
Mission Statement
The Community of Saint Gregory the Great celebrates
God’s love in Christ as a family of stewards centered in the
Eucharist, the Word and Christ’s presence in one another.
We live to glorify God and proclaim God’s presence in this
world. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are God’s light,
love and hands extended.
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
15315 Stonebridge Parkway, San Diego, CA 92131
www.stggcs.org or 858 397-1290
Fax: 858 397-1294; email: [email protected]
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 10, 2015
Principal: Maeve O’Connell
Faculty /Staff 2014-2015
School Secretary
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade Homeroom
Seventh Grade Homeroom
Eighth Grade Homeroom
Reading Resource/ PE
Science
Instructional Aides
May 12
May 13
May 15
Sts. Nereus & Achilleus
Our Lady of Fatima
St. Isidore
Spanish
Extended Daycare Director
Custodian
Barbara Kuzara
Adrienne Newman
Michelle Jimenez
Jennifer Miller
Jessica Carter
Maureen Lundquist
Camille Girard
Amy Lid
Liz Clark
Laetitia Czerniak
Michael Swan
Kira Howe
Kathy Maisano (K)
Pam McCallum (Gr. 1)
Kate Brouillard (Gr. 2)
Julie Snyder (Gr. 3)
Mary Perez (Gr. 4)
Becky Walton (Office Aide)
Ethel Shapiro & Miriam Snyder
Maryann Hendren
Debbie Howard: Daycare Assistant
Humberto Meza
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2015
Whoever loves Me will keep My Word, says the Lord,
and My Father will love him and We will come to him.
Prayer for the People of Nepal
Loving God,
We pray for all those affected
by the earthquake in Nepal as we offer
the words of the psalmist, “Be strong
and take heart, all who hope in the
Lord”
(Psalm 31:25).
May those who are paralyzed by fear…
∗ Be strong and take heart
May those who have lost or are s ll searching for loved ones …
∗ Be strong and take heart
May those who remain trapped under rubble …
∗
Be strong and take heart
May those rescue workers who provide relief and recovery …
∗
Be strong and take heart
May those who are moved with compassion to help …
∗
Be strong and take heart
God, whose love knows no bounds,
fill all those who suffer with your comfort and peace.
We ask all this through Christ, our Lord. Amen
~ http://www.crs.org/prayers/prayer-for-the-people-of-nepal.cfm
We joyously welcome the newest members of our Faith
Community who received the Sacrament of Baptism:
Daniel Christopher Cornelissen
Jonathan Peter Cornelissen
Nathaniel Owen Marconi
Campbell Graham Caalaman
Hannah Elise Gharst
Grace Barbara Patterson
Nolan Maddox Benito Astudillo
Carys Sana Victoria Feretti
Selah Amarys Melad Jimenez
Benjamin Phung, Brooks Stone Gutteridge
Nora Lynn Podmenick
JN14:23
Happy Mothers Day!
The Priests and Staff of
St. Gregory the Great extend a
wish to all the mothers
for a most blessed day today!
Stewardship Bulletin Reflection
Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98: 1-4; 1 Jn 4: 7-10;
Jn 15: 9-17
The word “love” appears more than 500 times in the Bible. Our
readings on this Sixth Sunday of Easter contain the word “love” . . .
18 times. Clearly this idea of loving is important for us as Christian
Catholics, and the Lord makes it eminently obvious that love of one
another needs to be at the center of our way of life. Of course, we
need to understand that the love spoken of here is not the shallow
romantic kind of love with which we are inundated through various
forms of communication daily.
The most commonly used Greek word which is translated into the
word “love” in Holy Scripture is “agape.” This is not hand-in-hand love;
it is much deeper, requiring much more commitment. Another Greek
word for “love” is the word “phileo.” Our first reading from the Acts of
the Apostles speaks of St. Peter’s meeting with Cornelius and Peter’s
expanded thoughts on how we are to respond to the blessing of the
Holy Spirit which we have received. In one of his letters (1 Peter),
St. Peter uses both the words “phileo” and “agape” in the same
sentence, saying “Since you have in obedience to the truth purified
your souls for a sincere love [phileo] of the brethren, fervently love
[agape] one another from the heart.” 1 Peter 1:22 What makes this
notable is that it establishes the relationship and understanding we
need for “love” as mentioned in the second reading and the Gospel.
. . . St. John calls us to love in the second reading from 1 John. In
the original Greek John, too, used the word “agape” to clarify the kind
of love to which he was referring. This love from God is self-giving
without expectation of a return. It is the kind of love God feels for us
. . .and we must commit ourselves to loving in the same way. If we do
that, God’s love through us can transform not only us but also those
around us.
Of course, our Gospel reading from John speaks of the same
kind of love (agape). Nevertheless, Jesus adds another proviso to that
love for it to be complete and pure. That is obedience. “If you keep My
commandments, you will remain in My love.” The Lord indicated more
than once that the “foremost” commandment was to “Love one
another.” Jesus refers to the “joy” which comes from keeping that
commandment. . .Blessed Mother Teresa said more than once, “A
joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love.” This is
the love we all must strive to achieve . . .
FAITH FORMATION
858 653-3594 ~ [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION 2015-16 REGISTRATION
Faith Formation Registration Forms are available in the
Parish Office for those students in grades Kindergarten
through 8, who wish to be part of the parish religious
education program for children.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Grades K-4
Thursday 4pm: May 14
Saturday 4:15pm: May 16
Sun. 7am, 8:15am, 10:15am, 4:15pm: May 17.
Grades 5 & 6:
Thurs. 6pm: May 14
To contact FF during Thursday and weekend classes,
please call 858 653-3588. DO NOT LEAVE A
MESSAGE at that number. Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Vacation
Bible School for 2015 due to the Hall
Construction. Pls. contact us for referrals.
MUSIC MINISTRY
858 653-3583 ~ [email protected]
For information about the children’s
or adult choirs, please call or email
the Music Office 858 653-3583.
Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Every Tuesday, after the 8 A.M. Mass.
All Invited!
St. Gregory the Great Prayer Wheel
Consists of two separate groups of interdependent
prayer groups. A phone call to Elizabeth Ostadan and/
or Barbara & Paul Zepf, will set the prayers in motion
for your intentions. Our “prayer wheels” have worked wonders — the
power of prayer is strong! Contact: Elizabeth Ostadan: 858 566
6455 and/or Barbara & Paul Zepf: 858 271-5261 to leave your prayer
request, or information on joining the group. We welcome more
callers. Thank you and God Bless you!
The Family Cancer Support Group will next meet, in the Trinity
Room on Monday, May 11, at 6 P.M. We will discuss business items,
followed by a discussion about Cancer at 7.
St. Gregory the Great
Catholic School
NOW ENROLLING K-8
The Potential Student Application may be submitted
electronically. Contact the School Office for
information about St. Gregory the Great Catholic
School.
858 397-1290 [email protected] www.stggcs.org
During the month of May, we encourage special devotion to Mary,
Our Blessed Mother. Visiting the Marian Grotto, and
reciting a decade of the Rosary along our beautiful
new Rosary Path, are wonderful ways for our
students to put faith into action. Following our
Catholic faith tradition, each of our classrooms will
maintain a May Altar where students can place
flowers by the statue of Mary and gather to offer
prayers of thanks and petition to our Blessed
Mother. Perhaps this is a tradition you already celebrate in your home,
or one you might consider starting. Our Parent Rosary Circle meets
every Tuesday morning, in the library at 8 A.M., and they extend an
invitation to any parishioner to join our school parents in prayer. You
are also most welcome to email your prayer requests to the School
Office, and they will be forwarded to the Parent Prayer Circle.
We extend appreciation and gratitude to all MOMS on this Mother’s
Day. How appropriate that this special day is
scheduled in the month of Mary, our Mother.
Grandparents
Student Council Outdoor
electionsLiturgy:
are on the
horizon thisDay
week. Students in grades 4-7 are invited to consider
proposing themselves for a position in servant
leadership. We thank your current Student Council for
an amazing year of student leadership. On Wednesday, our students
will donate a dollar to receive the privilege of wearing relaxed-dress
clothing. All proceeds from “Jeans for Nepal” will go to Catholic Relief
Services in support of the relief effort in Nepal.
At St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, we are proud to offer an
education that is distinctive among educational institutions in our
community. Our students learn in a culture of faith, academics, and
service inspired by a focus on learning and living our Catholic faith;
supporting students to meet high academic standards; and reaching
out in a spirit of service to those in need. We pray for God’s blessing on
our ministry of Catholic education.
Catholic education is a gift for life. Consider exploring our
Parish School as a faith-based learning environment for your
child. We are now enrolling for ALL grade levels! Check out our
WELCOME video at www.stggcs.org.
NEW PARISHIONER ORIENTATION
May 17, 2015, 12:15 P.M., in the Parish Hall
This is a wonderful opportunity for new parishioners to
learn what St. Gregory the Great Parish has to offer, and
for us to reach out and share our gifts with you. Please
feel free to join us in the Parish Hall, or call Tom and
Marcia Hommel at 858 693-8015 for more information.
YOUTH MINISTRY
858 653-3591 ~ [email protected]
Mass Intentions
Sat.
Sun.
May 9
May 10
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
5:00pm
Lilia Laurente †
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
IN THE SPIRIT
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
SERVE
Sat.
Sun.
May 16
May 17
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
5:00pm
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
Mothers Day Novena
† Deceased
SI Special Intention
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a
Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11
Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15
Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Eph 4:1-13;
Mk 16:15-20
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE NEEDS & INTENTIONS OF:
Carmen Afan, Jackie Shillington Ant, Charles Astudillo, Filemon Barongan,
Emilia Bello, Bob Brennan, Dorothy Bromenshenkel, Ian Brown, Kaitlin &
Sheryl Bunge, Marie Califano, Phyllis Corkill, Brett Davey, Judi DiMatteo,
Margo Donahue, Jessica Ebilane, Jim Eigner, William Elsner, JoAnn
Farmen, Anne Finnegan, Rowena Galendez, Kathleen Garrova, Norma
Gherrity, Jeanette Hendren, Kathleen Hunt, Catherine Joseph, Joan
Koehmstedt, Jack Kriz, Rhonele Laurente, Annabelle Masiddo, Makayla
May, Abigail Allen Mendez, Andy Neidhart, Kevin O’Neill, Mila Qurini,
Joanie, Dave, & Maddie Radcliff, Maribel Remos, Antonio & Bianca
Rocabo, Jr., Lon Rocabo, Joanne Ross, Maria Santiago, Elise Serrano,
Laura Shiwanov, Aurelia Silva, Celeste Silveira, Susan Smith, Rina Sy,
Jean Pierre To Thach, Irene Trisko, Beth Underkoffler, Asaf Valdez,
Corazon & Hermenigildo Valera, Gae Walker, Judy Walkowiak, Don &
Shirley Wolf, Remedios Yuching, Barbara Zepf.
May they find joy in the healing Love of Jesus Christ.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS:
Rev. Nick Clavin, Rev. Ed Gallagher, Rev. John Gubbins
May 9: Rev. Mario Vesga
May 10: Rev. Manuel Villarreal
May 11: Rev. Patrick Wainwright, MC
May 12: Rev. Cávana Wallace
May 13: Rev. Raymundus Wea, SVD
May 14: Rev. Thomas West, OFM
May 15: Rev. Robert White
May 16: Rev. Michael White, CSSp
May 17: Rev. Neal Wilkinson, SJ
Congratulations to the Confirmandi of 2015!
Next Confirmation Classes: Year 1: May 17, Family
Potluck, 6:30-8 P.M. in Hall
CF WALK SERVICE PROJECT | May 16, 2015
Volunteer & walk with TEAM FOXTROTTERS
Sign-up with [email protected]
fightcf.cff.org/goto/foxtrotters2015
CONNECT
TUESDAY NIGHT DROP-IN, 7-9 P.M. in the Youth Room
5/12/15 Movie Night
5/19/15 Emoji Night
Get creative & come as your favorite emoji!
Steubenville San Diego July 24-26,2015.
Join over 4,000 teens & youth leaders for a weekend
of FAITH, FRIENDSHIP & FUN. There is AWESOME music,
incredible speakers, time for prayer, friends, &
delicious food. Come & discover the God Who loves
you, Who wants to be your Strength & your salvation
Featured speakers: Jackie Francois Angel & Jason
Evert! SPOTS ARE STILL OPEN- sign-up today!
http://www.stgg.org/ministries/christianformation/you
th-ministry/youthforms
For more info contact Pamela Poe, Coordinator of
Youth Ministry. 858.653-3591 [email protected]
DIOCESAN YOUNG-ADULT MINISTRY
Please visit www.yamsd.org, Carrie Giebel,
Director, [email protected]; 858 490-8260.
† CYAS: Catholic Young Adult Sports of San Diego: FB Group:
Catholic Young Adult Sports of SD. Get active with other Catholic
young adults aged 18-39!
Contact Nathan Poe at 619 4153024;or [email protected]; also checkout the CYAS website.
† Pick-up Ultimate Frisbee, Mondays 5P.M.—Sunset and dinner after
at a local eatery. Liberty Station NTC Park, Cushing & Roosevelt
† An Invitation from the Diocesan Office for Young Adult Ministry Come & Experience ‘XLT’ ! Gather with young adults from all over
San Diego for XLT’ (short for Exalt). This night of adoration, prayer,
reflection, praise, & worship will be held on Friday, May 15, 7-8:30
P.M., Good Shepherd Church, 8200 Gold Coast Drive, 92126. Music
will be led by a team of young-adult musicians from different parishes
across the Diocese. Come to know Christ in the Blessed Sacrament
and be transformed in your encounter with the living God! For more
information, contact Jeannie at [email protected]
Our Lady of Angels
Please remember to bring your canned
goods to Mass each Sunday to help our
Sister Parish. God Bless your generosity
abundantly always!
PLEASE NOTE BULLETIN DATES:
Ads for the bulletin for May 24 are due Friday,
May 15. Thank you!
CATHOLIC CURSILLO:
VALLEY OF THE ANGELS ULTREYA
St. Gregory the Great will be hosting the next Cursillo
Ultreya in the Hall May 17, 3:30-5 P.M. Join in
fellowship with others in our Parish who are currently involved in
Cursillo, to see how we all can make a difference in our daily
environments. Come and hear the inspiring witness talks of others, as
well as meet and share with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
For more info contact Frank and Paulette Deniston: 858-831-0900, or
[email protected].
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.
Collection for April 25 & 26:
Children’s collection:
Credit Card April 20 — 26:
Total
Approximate amount needed weekly:
TOTAL:
$19,527.81
$19.00
$7,823.00
$27,369.81
$30,000.00
— $2,630.19
SEVEN-DAY CANDLES
In Memory of
Lucky Phounsy
PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS
50+ Club
Adopt-A-Family
Adoration
Altar Linens
Altar Servers
Baptism Seminars
Bible Study
Blood Drive
Book Club
Boy Scouts #616
Boy Scouts #664
Build-A-Miracle
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Children’s Choir
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Confirmation Preparation-Adult
Confirmation Preparation-Youth
Cooking Group
Cub Scouts #614
Cursillo
Daily Mass Ministry
Kathy Cazin
Deborah Sampson
David Rowe
DJ Sowers
Joanne & Bill Bernard
Paula Baker
Joni Deiters
Nancy Shute
Alan Muir
Kate Schemensky
Paul Honeycutt
Bill Boggs
Chris & Julianne North
Frank Deniston
Ginger Marlin
Deacon Ron Diem
Pamela Poe
Margaret Byrne
Gerard Schnee
Frank & Paulette Deniston
Lolita Magpantay
Maria Quitugua
Divine Mercy Cenacle
Helen Kremp
Donuts & Coffee
Eddie Arebalo
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Greg Tom
Faith Formation-Adult
Deacon Ron Diem
Faith Formation–Children
Ginger Marlin
Faith Formation-Middle School
Ginger Marlin
Family Cancer Support
Kent Peters
Filipino-American
Hermie Moscoso
Film Fans
Marie McGowan
Gala
Lynn Bautista
Gardening Ministry
Mike Yang
Greeters / Ushers
Don Wolf
Helping Hands
Margaret Byrne
Immaculate Heart Radio
Kitchen Coordinator
Pat Rasmussen
Knights of Columbus
Dave Sigafoos
Lectors
Terry Poletto
Lighthouse Media
Joan Pernicano
Liturgical Environment:
Judy Cottel
Marriage Encounter
Ron & Patti Marcoux
Martha’s Ministry
Bea Iwig
Military Friendship & Support
John & Liz Dente
Ministry of Consolation
Jeannine Sullivan
Ministry of Mothers
Rebecca Podmenik
858-653-3540
858-229-0345
858-549-2215
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Ministry to the Homebound
Music Ministry
New Parishioner Orientations
Our Lady of Fatima Devotion
Parent Teacher Stewardship Guild
Parish Tours
Prayer Wheel
Paulette Deniston
Tom & Marcia Hommel
Carolyn Standifer
Maeve O’Connell
Deacon Ron Diem
Elizabeth Ostadan
Barbara & Paul Zepf
Prayers & Squares
Margaret Lynn
Pat Kikendall
RCIA
Deacon Ron Diem
Respect Life / Social Justice
Joan Pernicano
Maria Manyari
Returning Catholics
Deacon Ron Diem
Rosary Cenacle
Mary Ann Dunlop
Rosary Makers
Caroline Dixon
Rosary Makers—Outreach Mission Lucie Hoge
School Board
Maeve O’Connell
Services for the Deaf
Gigi Howland
Sister Parish Outreach
Steve Locke
Sister Parish Outreach
Carolyn Prosi
Sister Parish Outreach - Food Drive Eddie Arebalo
Spirit Wear
Bob & Shawn Heim
St. Vincent / Meals for Homeless
Margie Mills
Sunday Childcare Co-op
Claudia Saipe
Jennifer Parker
Vacation Bible School
Ginger Marlin
Wedding Ministry
Tina Diem
Widows Friendship Group
Kristine Campiglia
Joan Koehmstedt
Women’s Friendship Circle
Judy Roitz
Youth Ministry
Pamela Poe
Youth Ministry Parent Advisors
Pamela Poe
619-857-5443
858-653-3583
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Pastoral Stewardship Council — PSC
Chief Steward
Michael Kielty
Chief Steward of Financial Council Gene Fantano
Chief Steward of Parish Development Maria Sittmann
Communications
Rob Thornhill
Stewards of Catholic School
Maeve O’Connell
Stewards of Christian Formation
Ken Marra
Stewards of Groups/Organizations Carolyn Burns
Stewards of Liturgy
Cheryl Magner
Stewards of Parish Life
TBD
Stewards of Parish Outreach
Mike Harris
Stewards of Parish-wide Involvement
Bill Carpenter
Webmaster
Jenny Quimpo
858-271-1004
858-549-0966
619-846-4706
858-679-0407
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858-442-3871
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858-513-1153
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
* * * May 14-15, 2015 * * *
Sign-ups this weekend after all Masses.
For sign-ups please contact Dave Rowe at 858 549-2215, or
[email protected].
Come and visit with Jesus in Adoration—
He will gift you many graces!
Jesus said to St. Margaret Mary:
“Make reparation for the ingratitude of men. Spend an hour in prayer to appease Divine Justice, to implore mercy for sinners, to honor Me, to console Me
for My bitter suffering when abandoned by My Apostles when they did not
watch one hour with Me.”
~ Holy Hour of Reparation, Soul Assurance Prayer Plan, ©1945.
COOK BOOKS FOR SALE:
Spring Salad, by Kathy Lester
AROUND THE DIOCESE
2 cups diced celery; 1 can French-style
green beans drained; 1 onion diced;
1/2 green pepper, diced; 1 can tiny peas, drained; 1 jar
diced pimentos; 1/2 tsp salt.
Put all ingredients in medium sized bowl and pour dressing over and marinate overnight. Drain well before serving.
Dressing: 1 cup sugar, 2 T water, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 tsp
paprika, 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Pour in jar and
shake well.
WANTED: Used Magnificat Prayer Books!
Your used Magnificat prayer books are
wanted for re-reading and use
by prison inmates.
Please consider donating them
at the end of each month.
We will collect them in the Parish Office for
donation to prison facilities in San Diego County.
Thank you!
WHISPERING WINDS FAMILY CAMP: JUNE 26-28
Does your family need to get away for just a little bit?
Has your life become so busy you don’t have time to sit?
Does God keep tugging at your heart, “Please come and
rest with me?”
We have a place to do just that, Whispering Winds is the
place to be.
Summer is coming, get ready for fun,
God has a plan, you can rest in His Son.
No cooking for Mom, no dishes for kids,
A soft bed for Dad, no trash cans or lids.
Swimming, basketball, campfires and crafts,
Who could resist, three days of great laughs?
On the mountain-top we’ll meet friends old and new,
We have helpers for little ones, who’ll be there for you.
Register at www.whisperingwinds.org. For questions,
please call Christine Villasenor at 858 382-9405.
SPECIAL-NEEDS FAMILY CAMP
Whispering Winds is hosting a Special-Needs Family
Camp on July 24-26 for families with a child/ren with
developmental disabilities. Please visit the website at
whisperingwinds.org for more information.
FAQs 4: Religious Liberty and Marriage
Marriage & Religious liberty stand - or fall – together
Reprinted (excerpted) from the Promotion and Defense of Marriage of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/marriage/promotion-and-defense-of-marriage/
1. What is religious liberty?
Religious liberty is “the right to live in the truth of one’s
faith and in conformity with one’s transcendent dignity
as a person” (CA, no. 47). “Nobody may be forced to act
against his convictions, nor is anyone to be restrained
from acting in accordance with his conscience in
religious matters in private or in public, alone or in
association with others, within due limits” (CCC, no.
2106). Religious liberty is so important that John Paul II
called it the “source and synthesis” of rights considered
basic to every human person (CA, no. 47).
2. How are marriage and religious liberty connected?
Marriage and religious liberty are two distinct goods
that are also related to each other. The protection of
each good follows from the duty to protect the
inviolable dignity of the human person. But even more
directly, the legal protection of marriage as the union of
one man and one woman also protects the religious
freedom of those who adhere to that vision of
marriage.
3. How could changing the legal definition of marriage
have any effect on religious liberty?
Changing the legal term “marriage” is not one change in
the law, but rather amounts to thousands of changes at
once. The term “marriage” can be found in family law,
employment law, trusts and estates, healthcare law, tax
law, property law, and many others. These laws affect
and pervasively regulate religious institutions, such as
churches, religiously-affiliated schools, hospitals, and
families. When Church and State agree on what the
legal term “marriage” means (the union of one man and
one woman), there is harmony between the law and
religious institutions. When Church and State disagree
on what the term “marriage” means (e.g., if the State
redefines marriage in order to recognize so-called
same-sex “marriage”), conflict results on a massive
scale between the law and religious institutions and
families, as the State will apply various sanctions against
the Church for its refusal to comply with the State’s
definition. Religious liberty is then threatened.
4. But would ministers really be forced to officiate at
the “wedding” of two persons of the same-sex?
This question is a red herring. In other words, it is a false
caricature of the real concerns about religious liberty,
and is actually used to distract from the real
concerns. It is unlikely in the extreme that the State will
force ministers and churches to officiate same-sex
“marriage” ceremonies, although it is easily foreseeable
that many church ministers and communities could be
sued in court over this question. There are, however,
other more probable and pervasive concerns.
5. What’s the real threat to religious liberty posed by
same-sex “marriage”?
The legal redefinition of marriage can threaten the
religious liberty of religious institutions and individuals
in potentially numerous ways, involving various forms
of government sanction, ranging from court orders
compelling action against conscience, to awards of
money damages and other financial penalties, to
marginalization in public life:
- Catholic hospital sued by employee for not providing
health insurance for the employee’s same-sex “spouse”
(New York, 2012);
Compelled Association
The government forces religious institutions to retain as
leaders, employees, or members those who obtain
legalized same-sex “marriage”; or obligates weddingrelated businesses to provide services for same-sex
“couples.”
- University administrator placed on administrative
leave for opposing marriage redefinition law
(Maryland, 2012);
Compelled Provision of Special Benefits
The government forces religious institutions to extend
any special benefit they afford to actual marriage to
same-sex “marriage” as well.
Punishment for Speech
Preaching, political action, or conversation reflecting
moral opposition to same-sex “marriage” represents
actionable “harassment” or “discrimination,” or
forbidden “hate speech”.
Exclusion from Accreditation and Licensure
Those who adhere to the definition of marriage are
excluded from participation in highly regulated
professions and quasi-governmental functions, as
licenses are revoked and religious institutions lose
accredited status.
Exclusion from Government Funding, Religious
Accommodations, and Other Benefits
Those who adhere to the definition of marriage are
excluded from receiving government grants and
contracts to provide secular social services, and from
various tax exemptions.
6. Have any of these threats come to pass?
Yes. Examples include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Legal action taken against a Catholic high school for
firing a teacher in a same-sex relationship (Ohio, 2013);
- Florist who declined to provide flowers for a same-sex
“wedding” sued by state Attorney General (Washington,
2013);
- Bed-and-breakfast owners who declined to host a
reception for a same-sex “wedding” had to pay $30,000
and agree to never host wedding receptions again
(Vermont, 2012);
- High school student threatened with suspension for
writing school newspaper op-ed opposing adoption by
persons of the same sex (Wisconsin, 2012);
- Public notaries told by state officials that if they
perform any weddings, they must provide wedding
services to persons in same-sex relationships or face a
human rights violation (Maine, 2012);
- The loss of funding and licenses to provide adoptions
and/or foster care for refusal to place children with
same-sex couples (Catholic Charities in Massachusetts
[2006], DC [2010], and Illinois [2011]).
These threats have been manifest in other countries as
well, often to an even more persistent and invasive
extent.
7. Doesn’t a religious exemption protect institutions
and individuals if they believe that marriage can only
be between a man and a woman?
Sometimes.
A religious exemption may provide protections, but so
far those protections have been drawn very narrowly
and fail to cover known risks.
More broadly, because “marriage” so pervades the law,
it is difficult to foresee all circumstances where religious
freedom conflicts may arise.
But even further, no religious exemption—no matter
how broadly worded—can justify a supportive or
neutral position on the redefinition of marriage (see
CDF, 1992, no. 16). Such “redefinition” is always
fundamentally unjust, and indeed, religious exemptions
may even facilitate the passage of such unjust laws.
Protecting marriage protects religious liberty; the two
are inseparable.
See also
http://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/faq/
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a special thank you from the gala chair
We look forward to this event each year as a time for the entire St. Gregory the Great parish family to come together as
one community built upon our faith, our fellowship and our commitment as stewards of God. This year was no exception.
Once again, the STGG family has rallied together to bring forth a fantastic evening for all to enjoy! From your service to
your donations, and even your well wishes have all been duly noted and accepted with a truly grateful and humble heart.
Thank you to Father Nick and Mrs. O’Connell for being the Gala’s biggest cheerleaders, your faith in us all is deeply
appreciated. Special thanks to the many adult and student volunteers, and STGGCS parents for their service and time. And
finally, a shout out to some shining stars who went the extra mile or gave that extra bit of their time and talents when help
was needed the most during the planning of this event.
Marc Treitler
Pia Corpuz
Alan Bautista
CJ Schafer
Jenny Quimpo
Maria Gray
Rebecca Korn
Dave Armstrong
Jessica Pearson
Amy Dittamore
Marilou Pennington
Ron Diem
Diana Garcia
Jose Becerra
Amy Martin
Rowena Treitler
Maryann Quinto
Amy Pack
Donna Beltran
Joy Marsella
Roy Pearson
Juliet Stoepler
Meredith Nady
Barbara Chicca
Enes Andrews
Mirella Navarrete
Sheryl Cayetano
Kate Brouillard
Barbara Kuzara
Gigi Adriano
Stephanie Lower
Gina Callipari
Kevin Bond
MJ Wittman
Bert Meza
Nika Haleftiras
Steve Susca
Gina Duggan
Laryna Rodriguez
Bill Feathers
Taunya Conte
Nichol Swift
Bob Forrest
Haley Antoine
Laura Ventimiglia
Tracey Hazeltine
Jacqueline Yang
Leslie Armstrong
Doug Korn
Candee Cruz
Pedro Navarrete
Uyen Talaga
Lisa Keller
Carolyn Wrightson
Janis Bond
Xavier Nady
Peggy Abrom
Cheryl Shaw
Jennifer Gouslin
Lisa Patrico
Lisa Susca
thank you to... our underwriters & sponsors
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The Barno Family
Betty Robertson
Boy Scout Troop #616
Brady & Christine Hill
Club Z! Home Tutoring
The Coffie Family
Dasheen Jewelry Studio
David & Lynda Linaugh
Dr. Christopher Maulik
Dr. Thomas Splitberger
Fil-Am Association
Inland Federal Credit Union
John & MJ Wittman
Kaminski’s BBQ
The Mudwilder Family
The Nady Family
PAC Heating and Air
The Peterson Family
Pro Tool & Equipment
Robert & Marietta Tom
Mammini Company
Vernon & Sandra Bowman
Adeline Madruga
Beatrice Iwig
The Cui Family
Don & Kathy Moody
Frank & Catherine Barrack
Mary Jackson
Paul & Colleen Dorin
Prayers & Squares Ministry
Robert & Elenore Darrian
Adam & Martha Morris
Bill & Maureen Carpenter
Bob & Ellen Svatos
Brian & Karen DeWitt
Bruce & Julie Breslau
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Chad & Bethany Wishchuk
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Peter & Kate Mangan
Reg & Lisa Kobzi
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congratulations
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st. gregory the great
honored parishioners
john, barbara
& katie chicca
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thank you to... our donors & vendors
Adeline Madruga
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Roger & Noelle Barno
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Ron & Marilou Pennington
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James & Caroline Dixon
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Joel & Courtney Rizzo
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John & Celia Cresci
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Bill & Jennifer Gouslin
Jon & Susan Christ
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Bob & Becky Forrest
Joseph & Dina Zumwalt
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Bob Forrest Photography
Joshua & Sabrina Patterson
SDSU Alumni Association
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Kathy Nichols
Shaw Family
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Kelly Ball
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Cenacle of Divine Mercy Ministry
Ken & Karen Kuhn
SportsClips, Scripps Ranch
Cha Cha Namdar, SR Soccer Camp
Kenneth Perry & Terry Poletto
STGGCS Grades K - 8
Chris & Mary Jackson
Lillian Schnee
Stills by Hills Photography
Chris & Susanne McComic
Lisa Campbell
Sue Flanagan
Clint Bell, Auctioneer
Lisa Patrico
Tania Castaneda
Collins Family Jewelers
Little Artists, Poway
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Cory & Lynda Rowin
Louise Edu, Summit & Spark
The Fish Market
Croce's Park West
Ludy Peralta
The Living Desert
Dan & Sue Carter
Lynn Bautista, Thirty-One Gifts
The Reyes Family
Dave & Leslie Armstrong
M Beauty by Dr. Tess
The Stronghold Crossfit & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
David Bahnemann & Ursula Polakowski
Marie Failma
The W San Diego
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The Widow's Ministry: Pat Brentall
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
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Dominick & Maria Scigliano
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
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Muse Murals & Custom Paintings
True Grits School Uniforms
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Museum of Making Music
Tyler & Kathy McIntosh
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Ulrich & Sonja Krauss
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North County Soccer Park
USD Athletic Department
Film Fans Ministry
Omead & Elizabeth Ostadan
USS Midway
Fitness Quest 10
Pat & Karen Reilly
Waxie Sanitary Supplies
Frank & Paulette Deniston
Pat Brentnall
Wedding Ministry
Freddi Pakier Health Coaching
Patty’s Linen Rentals
Westin Kierl& Resort & Spa, Scottsdale
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Westin La Paloma, Tuscon
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Westin St. Francis, San Francisco
Gregory & Patricia Mudwilder
Prayers & Squares Ministry
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Hornblower Cruises & Events
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Zoological Society of San Diego
john, barbara
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Ministry Fair
May 16-17, 2015
St. Gregory The Great Parish Invites You To Explore The 23
Ministries That are Part of the Liturgy and Parish Life
Stewardship Groups
Information on our new Parish Mobile Phone App will also be
available at the ministry fair
The Second Reading from 1 John, Chapter 4, verses 11-16 for May
17, 2014 provides a foundation for stewardship.
“Beloved, if God so loved us,
we also must love one another.
No one has ever seen God.
Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us,
and his love is brought to perfection in us.”
This is the universal call of the church and your invitation to be God’s
presence to others. We invite you to visit one or more of the ministry
tables to see where you may find new friends with a common interest.
“We are a Stewardship Parish”
Recognizing That All That We Have Comes From God and We Are
Called By God to Build His Kingdom
Through Service To Others
New Parish App Coming Soon! In the coming weeks Saint Gregory the Great will launch our own app for iPhone and Android smart phones, including iPads and Tablets. This will allow us to better communicate with you throughout the week and to keep you updated with relevant parish news or updates. The app is very well designed and very intuitive. It will be a great resource for parishioners by providing daily Mass readings, Catholic news and prayers, convenient prayer and Confession reminders, our bulletins and more. Our hope for this new app is to become an invaluable tool to foster stronger parish life at Saint Gregory the Great and to better engage the New Evangelization. iPhone Screenshot Please watch for our official launch announcement in the coming weeks! If you wish to preview our FREE App, download and install “myParish” from
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