St Gregory the Great
Calendar of Events
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October 2006 |
| Sunday, Oct. 1 | Altar Rosary Society Communion Sunday will be at the 9:00 Mass followed by our Communion Breakfast in the School Cafeteria. This breakfast is open to all-please join us for a delicious breakfast as well as an interesting and inspiring talk from Sr. Marcy. Back to October Calendar |
| Sunday, Oct. 1 | Annual Family Communion Breakfast - Sponsored by St. Gregory the Great Altar Rosary Society. Please join us for Breakfast immediately following 9:00 Mass in the School Cafeteria. Speaker: Sister Marcy Springer, Director, Francis House of Prayer,Cost: Adults - $10.00, Children 5 to 14 - $5.00, Children 4 and under are free. Tickets will be on sale before and after Mass the weekends of September 16/17th and September 23/24th or contact Joan Flesch 587-6584, Jane 587-8916 or Stephanie at 586-4584. No tickets will be sold after Sept. 24th. Breakfast will be provided by Fred and Pete's Catering. Back to October Calendar |
| Sunday, Oct.1 | GLDC Vendor Fair and Tricky Tray - Plan to join us for a Vendor Fair and Tricky Tray. All Proceeds to benefit our playground fund. Planning over 30 Home Party Demonstrators. From 10:00am - 2:00 pm in Ferrante Hall in the Parish Center. For information call or e-mail Kathleen at 259-8720/ kmstupper@hotmail.com. Back to October Calendar |
| Monday, Oct 2 | Altar Rosary Society Meeting will be held on at 7:30 in O'Connor Hall (Parish Center). Come join us to honor Mary by the recitation of the Rosary and by volunteering to help make our various activities successful. Back to October Calendar |
| Monday, Oct. 2 | Bible Reading - we will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in McManimon Library in the Church. We will follow The Little Rock Scripture Study as we read Paul's book of Roman's. For more information call Donald at 448-8319. Back to October Calendar |
| Monday, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Single & Divorced Group - Our group meets on Mondays at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. Call Gregg at 588-0790. Back to October Calendar |
| Tuesday, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 | The Good Shepherd Bereavement Ministry will begin group meetings at 7:30pm in Bachman Lounge in the Parish Center. We offer a friendly space where strangers who are walking on the same grief journey can come together to reflect on their pain and suffering without fear and are introduced to The New Day Journal to help them find Hope in their time of grief. Call Deacon Andrew A. Sabados, Sr. at 609-890-6327 to register. Back to October Calendar |
| Wednesday, Oct. 4 | Ministry Board Meeting - Welcome back from summer! Mark your calendars! Our next Ministry Board Meeting will be from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in Ferrante Hall. Ministry Leaders are asked to attend and are encouraged to bring along another member from your Ministry. If the Ministry Leader is unable to attend, please make arrangements to have representation. These meetings have provided an opportunity for Faith Sharing, fellowship, and planning on how we as a Ministry Board may fulfill our Parish Mission of: The Church of St. Gregory the Great lives as a community of Faith called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to form Disciples of Christ. Back to October Calendar |
| Wednesday, Oct 4, 11, 25 | Emmanuel Prayer Group will have a charismatic prayer meeting from 7:30-9:00pm in Memorial Hall/Church Basement. All are welcome to join us for Songs of Praise, Scripture readings, Sharing and Intercessory Prayer. For more information, call Betsy at 259-9589. Back to October Calendar |
| Thursday Oct. 5 | Social Justice Respect Life Event - The Social Justice Respect Life Ministry will present the film "Dying to Live" at 7:30 in the Parish Center. This film puts a face on the migrant and explores who these people are, why they leave their homes and what they face in their journey. Please join us. Back to October Calendar |
| Thursday Oct. 5 | Elizabeth Ministry Workshop - All are invited to attend the Elizabeth Ministry workshop at 7:30pm., parish center. Deacon Neil Pirozzi will be speaking on Visiting in a time of need. Please come to see what we are all about. Light Refreshments will be served. All current Ministers are asked to attend. Any questions please call Linda @ 587-1131 ext. 548. Back to October Calendar |
| Thursday Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Choir Rehearsal - Rehearsals on 10/5 and 10/12 will be held in the Church. Bring a friend and have some fun. St. Gregory's Choir welcomes anyone of high school age or over who enjoys singing to participate in this year's Advent and Christmas liturgical celebrations. The Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. Mass during the season of Advent and at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in both the School's Music Room and the Church. Back to October Calendar |
| Friday, Oct. 6 | First Friday Eucharistic Exposition - from 7:30 to 8:30pm - followed by Benediction at 8:30pm. Back to October Calendar |
| Saturday, Oct. 7 | Employment Network Group Meeting - Topic: "Preparing a resume that high-lights your best and most marketable skills". Make your resume set you apart from other candidates, get the client to want to know more about you, and be a marketing tool that sells you. Guest Speaker: Jim Deak, Personal and Professional Coach, Ideal Horizons Coaching LLC Your Success is Our Business www.IdealHorizonsCoaching.com. All meetings will be held from 8:30am to 10:30am in St. Paul's School cafeteria. Membership is open to all. If interested in the network please contact Bob Anthes at 588-5623 (e-mail: RJAnthes@optonline.net).Back to October Calendar |
| Tuesday, Oct 10 & 24 | Art Journaling Course - Many people keep a journal. Here's a way without words to access your inner thoughts and feelings, relieve stress and get to the soul of the matter, all the while growing spiritually. You do not need to know how to draw. We will meet bi-weekly for six sessions beginning September 26th from 7:00 - 9pm in the Parish Ctr. The other five dates are: Oct. 10th, Oct. 24th, Nov. 7th, Nov. 21st, and Dec. 5th. A donation of $10 per session is requested. Please call Chris at 890-2161 for the scheduling details, to register or just to receive more information. Back to October Calendar |
| Friday, Oct.13 | Women's Spirituality Ministry Meeting - Interested in fostering fellowship with other women in the Parish as well as deepening your Spirituality? Attend the Kick-Off event for the Women's Spirituality Ministry from 7-9 pm in Ferrante Hall of the Parish Center. Our guest speaker will be the motivational and inspirational Terry Ginther, Associate Director of the Office of Catechesis, The Diocese of Trenton. Her reflection is entitled "Women who walk in the light of Faith…….." Bring a dessert to share with old and new friends if you like. Back to October Calendar |
| Friday, Oct.13 | GLDC Halloween Dessert Theater To Benefit the Jeremy Fund - Then join us in the school cafeteria at 8pm for a night of Family Halloween Fun with entertainment by JMT Productions! Clowns, puppets, audience participation and lots of fun!!! In addition, we will have…Wear Costumes, Face Painting*Balloon Art*Halloween Crafts*A Pumpkin Hunt* and lots of Desserts and Treats! Advance Purchase: $7 per person (max of $25 per family), Purchased at the Door: $8 per person (max of $28 per family). For questions and to purchase tickets, please call Cathy DeAngelo at 532-7430. Back to October Calendar |
| Sat-Sun, Oct 14-15 | Cub Scout Popcorn Sale - St. Gregory the Great's Cub Scout Pack 992 will be selling popcorn before and after each mass this weekend. We will have several different varieties of delicious popcorn to choose from! Your support of our Cub Scout Pack is greatly appreciated! Back to October Calendar |
| Saturday, Oct. 14-Nov. 4 | Social Concerns Warm Hands -Warm Hearts Collection - NEW Gloves, Hats & Scarves are NEEDED…. for homeless men, women and children served by Home Front. They are especially in need of items for MEN. Drop-off donations in the Warm Hands -Warm Hearts collection box located in the Parish Center foyer from October 14th through November 4th. Back to October Calendar |
| Sunday, Oct. 15 | Farewell Mass and Hospitality Sunday Reception for Deacon Rich and Carol D'Angelo - Sadly, we will say "Good-bye" to yet another Deacon who is moving "SOUTH". Deacon Rich D'Angelo will be the Deacon at the 12:00 noon Mass with Fr. Rich as the Presider. This will be Rich's last liturgy with us. Following the 12:00 Noon Liturgy there will be a Hospitality Sunday and Reception in the Parish Center to give you the opportunity to say goodbye to Rich and Carol D'Angelo! Back to October Calendar |
| Monday, Oct. 16 | Social Concerns Ministry - Our next meeting is at 7:30 PM in the Draus Room of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome! We would like to invite anyone interested in learning more about the Ministry to join us and hear about the exciting projects we will be working on in the coming year! If you decide to become a member, there is NO obligation to attend every meeting. Any questions, please call Dorothy at 609-448-5374. Back to October Calendar |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | Senior Citizen's Anniversary Luncheon - The Luncheon will be at Mercer Oaks Country Club at 725 Village Road West. Doors will open at 11:30am and dinner will be served at 12:30pm. The cost is $22.00 per person. Back to October Calendar |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | Adult Faith Enrichment "October Theresas" - St Therese's "Little Way" helps us to love the ordinary and go about it with extraordinary love. St Teresa of Avila, a mystic, lived her life knowing that "All things are passing, God never changes. Patient endurance attains all things." Just what the Doctors ordered! Presenter: Sr Marcy Springer, Time/Place: 7:30 PM - Church. Back to October Calendar |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | Adoptive Parents Organization of Central NJ…is looking for families who want to adopt , are in the waiting process & families created through adoption. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Ctr. at SGTG. For more information on our organization, call Ed or Ann @ 259-7253, or visit our website at http://apocnj.tripod.com for planned events, resources and directions to our meetings and so much more! Back to October Calendar |
| Sat-Sun, Oct. 21-22 | Knights of Columbus Clothing Drive - The truck will be in the parking lot of the church. Bring all clothing over to the truck. Do not drop off in the church. Back to October Calendar |
| Saturday, Oct.21 | Virtus Class - Our next scheduled Virtus Training session will be from 9:30 to 12:30. Registration @ 9:15. No late comers. Once the session has started, no one will be admitted. Back to October Calendar |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | Employment Network Group Meeting - Topic: "Targeting the job you want". The most successful candidates are focused not only on their own expertise but on the companies who highly desire those specific skills. Guest Speaker: Jean Baur, Executive Coach, Lee Hecht Harrison. All meetings will be held from 8:30am to 10:30am in St. Paul's School cafeteria. Membership is open to all. If interested in the network please contact Bob Anthes at 588-5623 (e-mail: RJAnthes@optonline.net). Back to October Calendar |
| Sunday, Oct. 22 | Good News Newsletter Deadline -Spread the word about your organization's activities, upcoming events, and successes. Let your fellow parishioners know what you're all about and how they can get involved. Submit an article for publication in St. Gregory the Great's quarterly The Good Newsletter. Articles for the winter (Advent/Christmas) issue should be emailed to ddmikics@aol.com or dropped off at the rectory in an envelope marked The Good Newsletter no later than Sunday, October 22nd. Back to October Calendar |
| Tuesday, Oct. 24 | Usher's Meeting - There is a Mandatory Meeting of ALL Ushers at 7:00pm in the Wade Room of the Parish Center. Please make every effort to attend this meeting. We will go over the Christmas Schedule. Back to October Calendar |
| Sunday. Oct. 29 | Interpreted Mass for the Deaf - The Last Sunday of each month at 10:30am Mass, we will have a "Signing Mass". Back to October Calendar |
| Sunday. Oct. 29 | Community Breakfast and Book Sale - This is our 10th Annual St. Gregory the Great Parish Community Breakfast and Book Sale. Plan now to be on hand for this terrific event. The breakfast and book sale run all morning following the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses, and are sponsored by St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus Council 7677. Back to October Calendar |
| Sunday. Oct. 29 |
125th Anniversary Diocese of Trenton Closing Eucharistic Celebration - Join Fr. Rich and fellow parishioners at this Closing Eucharistic Celebration. The climax of our Jubilee Year will take place at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, where we will all come together for the celebration of a Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving. The Most Reverend John M. Smith will preside. St. Gregory's has rented a bus to help alleviate the traffic flow around the arena. Since there are only 49 seats available, it will be on a first come first serve basis. If more than 49 people wish to go, then we will have a lottery for the seats. St. Gregory's will pay for the bus. The liturgy starts at 3:00PM. The bus will leave St. Gregory's parking lot at 1:45PM and return no later than 6:30PM. If you wish to reserve a seat on the bus, please complete this printable form and submit it to the rectory no later than October 15th. If you have any questions, please call Roxann at 505-0271. Back to October Calendar |
| Monday Oct. 30 | Landings Meeting - A ministry that helps Catholics who have been away from the church return to the sacraments with a stronger understanding of their faith welcomes all practicing Catholics interested in learning how to invite and encourage friends to come back to church to an information meeting at 7:30pm. Please contact Monica at 890-8190 or email her at mquaste@optonline.net. Back to October Calendar |
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November 2006 |
| Wednesday, Nov. 1, 8, 22 & 29 | Emmanuel Prayer Group will have a charismatic prayer meeting from 7:30-9:00pm in Memorial Hall/Church Basement. All are welcome to join us for Songs of Praise, Scripture readings, Sharing and Intercessory Prayer. For more information, call Betsy at 259-9589. Back to November Calendar |
| Thursday, Nov. 2,9,16,30 | Choir Rehearsal - Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in both the School's Music Room and the Church. The Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. Mass during the season of Advent and at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Back to November Calendar |
| Friday, Nov. 3, 10, 17 | Coffee Talk - Join us for a family friendly opportunity to share parenting issues, faith and conversation on parenting experiences while children enjoy supervised play from 8:45am - 10:00 in the Parish Center. Facilitators: Mrs. Quaste and Miss Andria. Refreshments will be served! Register by requesting a form thru e-mail: GLDCPRESCHOOL@ aol.com. or call 587-1131 ext 3. Back to November Calendar |
| Friday, Nov. 3 | First Friday Eucharistic Exposition - from 7:30 to 8:30pm - followed by Benediction at 8:30pm. Back to November Calendar |
| Saturday, Nov 4 | Employment Network Group Meeting - Topic: "Using the Library as a research tool in your job search". You need to do research for targeting companies and contacts, learning more about the companies you are interested in working for and preparing for the interview. Learn of the many research tools available so you can be an informed candidate. Guest Speaker: Janie Hermann, Librarian, Princeton Public Library, refstaff@princeton.org. All meetings will be held from 8:30am to 10:30am in St. Paul's School cafeteria. Membership is open to all. If interested in the network please contact Bob Anthes at 588-5623 (e-mail: RJAnthes@optonline.net). Back to November Calendar |
| Sunday, Nov. 5 |
Mass of Remembrance -We will celebrate our Annual Mass of Remembrance at 6:00pm. (This fulfills your Sunday Mass obligation). We will remember ALL the deceased buried from St. Gregory the Great Church during the period of Oct. 15, 2005 until October 20, 2006. The Friends of the Shepherd Bereavement Group will be sending invitations to the next of kin for those buried from St. Gregory's Church or those we did a Service at the funeral home. Please DO NOT fill out this form. If you have a loved one who died during the year and WAS buried from a church other than St. Gregory the Great, and want to include their name in the Mass of Remembrance, please complete this printable form, drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish Office in an envelope marked "Bereavement". Back to November Calendar |
| Monday, Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Single & Divorced Group - Our group meets on Mondays at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. Call Gregg at 588-0790. Back to November Calendar |
| Tuesday, Nov. 7 & 21 | Art Journaling Course - Many people keep a journal. Here's a way without words to access your inner thoughts and feelings, relieve stress and get to the soul of the matter, all the while growing spiritually. You do not need to know how to draw. We will meet bi-weekly for six sessions beginning September 26th from 7:00 - 9pm in the Parish Ctr. The other five dates are: Oct. 10th, Oct. 24th, Nov. 7th, Nov. 21st, and Dec. 5th. A donation of $10 per session is requested. Please call Chris at 890-2161 for the scheduling details, to register or just to receive more information. Back to November Calendar |
| Saturday, Nov. 11 | Annual Fall Craft Show - Start your Christmas shopping early! Come to Central Jersey's best Craft Shows! Mark your calendar! Shop over 100 quality crafters in one convenient location - St. Gregory the Great Parish Center and School. Sponsored by the St. Gregory the Great PTA. For more information please call 587-1131 x546 and someone will get back to you. Back to November Calendar |
| Wednesday, Nov. 15 | Adult Faith Enrichment "Prayer and Discipleship" - By our Baptism, we have an essential role in sharing that faith through our daily lives. We are empowered by the Spirit to bring the Good News of Jesus into every human situation. Presenter: Msgr. Walter Nolan, Time/Place: 7:30 PM - Church. Back to November Calendar |
| Wednesday, Nov. 15 | Adoptive Parents Organization of Central NJ…is looking for families who want to adopt , are in the waiting process & families created through adoption. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Ctr. at SGTG. For more information on our organization, call Ed or Ann @ 259-7253, or visit our website at http://apocnj.tripod.com for planned events, resources and directions to our meetings and so much more! Back to November Calendar |
| Saturday, Nov. 18 | Employment Network Group Meeting - Topic: "Abilities, Motivation and Fit are what gets you hired." Be prepared, be yourself, be the one they love. Learn the secrets of a great interview and get to the point quickly to show how your personal abilities and motivation will make you the best fit for the position. Guest Speaker: Dan Silver, Co-Founder Silver Career Management, http://www.silvercareermanagement.com All meetings will be held from 8:30am to 10:30am in St. Paul's School cafeteria. Membership is open to all. If interested in the network please contact Bob Anthes at 588-5623 (e-mail: RJAnthes@optonline.net). Back to November Calendar |
| Sunday, Nov. 26 | Interpreted Mass for the Deaf - The Last Sunday of each month at 10:30am Mass, we will have a "Signing Mass". Back to November Calendar |
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December 2006 |
| Friday, Dec. 1 | First Friday Eucharistic Exposition - from 7:30 to 8:30pm - followed by Benediction at 8:30pm. Back to December Calendar |
| Monday, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 | Single & Divorced Group - Our group meets on Monday nights at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. Call Gregg at 588-0790. Back to December Calendar |
| Wednesday Dec. 6 | Senior Citizens - Our meeting will be held on in the Parish Center. Doors will open at 11:00am. Please remember to buy food certificates which benefit the school. New members are always welcomed. Back to December Calendar |
| Wednesday Dec. 6 | Adult Faith Enrichment - "Advent Fire and Symbols of Christmas" at 7:30 PM in the Church, Presenter: Therese Boucher. Most people spend all four weeks of Advent buying or making gifts to give out for Christmas. In Latin the word 'ADVENT' means "the coming toward us." What or who is coming? How can we deepen the ways we live and celebrate Advent and Christmas? Back to December Calendar |
| Wednesday, Dec. 13 & 20 | Emmanuel Prayer Group will have a charismatic prayer meeting from 7:30-9:00pm in Memorial Hall/Church Basement. All are welcome to join us for Songs of Praise, Scripture readings, Sharing and Intercessory Prayer. For more information, call Betsy at 259-9589. Back to December Calendar |
| Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Adoptive Parents Organization of Central NJ…is looking for families who want to adopt , are in the waiting process & families created through adoption. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Ctr. at SGTG. For more information on our organization, call Ed or Ann @ 259-7253, or visit our website at http://apocnj.tripod.com for planned events, resources and directions to our meetings and so much more! Back to December Calendar |
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