St Gregory the Great
Calendar of Events
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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 |
| Wednesday, Nov. 1 | All Saints Day - All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule is Tuesday, October 31st, (Vigil Mass) at 7:00pm.,Wednesday, Nov. 1st - 7am-8:30am & 7pm 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 | Divine Mercy Prayer - Come join us with your families, Deacon Bill Wilson, and Our Lady Queen of Peace rosary group immediately following the 8:30 Mass in recitation of the Divine Mercy Prayer. The prayer service with booklets is approximately 30 minutes. This beautiful Icon image is being shared with parishes throughout the State of New Jersey and will be at St. Gregory's on November 4. 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 |
| Sat-Sun, Nov 4-5 | Thanksgiving Pie Sale - The 8th grade class of St. Gregory the Great School is sponsoring a fundraiser of freshly baked pies from Country Gardens for Thanksgiving delivery. There are a variety of delicious pies, which are all $11.00. We will accept prepaid orders after all masses the weekend of November 4th/5th. Forms are available in the school or parish office. Pick-up will be Tuesday, November 21st between 2 pm and 8 pm in the School Cafeteria. Thank you for your support, the Class of 2007. 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 |
| Sunday, Nov. 5 | Altar Rosary - Our next Communion Sunday will be at the 9:00 Mass and our next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 6th at 7:30 in O'Connor Hall of the Parish Center. We look forward to seeing all our members there as well as any guests who would like to attend to see what Altar Rosary is all about. Please join us to hear about all our upcoming events for the year as well as honoring Mary by the recitation of the Rosary. 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 |
| Wednesday, Nov. 8 | Am I Still Catholic? - "TAKE ANOTHER LOOK" will provide an opportunity for answers whether the concern is having been away from the Catholic Church for many years, having been divorced, having had an abortion, having had an unpleasant or hurtful experience with the church that has not yet healed, being angry with the church because of media headlines, or having just drifted away from the mass and sacraments. Presented by Fr. Rich LaVerghetta, our pastor in the Bachman Lounge in the Parish Center at 7:30pm. You can submit questions that evening (anonymously, if you wish, on cards), or, if you prefer, you can submit them ahead of time on a 3x5 index card. Send them to school, church or rectory in an envelope marked, "Take Another Look". For information contact Lee by email: AGrodzki@GilbaneCo.com. or call 609-671-4214 Sponsored by the St. Gregory the Great Evangelization Team Back to November Calendar |
| Wednesday, Nov. 8 | Health Ministry will be meeting at 7:30 pm in the McManimon Library in the Church. Anyone working in healthcare is invited to attend. If you have any questions about Health Ministry, feel free to contact. Call Barb for meeting dates at 259-0362 or e-mail at Beephorn@aol.com. 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 |
| Monday, Nov. 13 | Bible Reading - we will meet at 7:00 PM in McManimon Library in the Church. We will be reading Roman's chapters 9 through 14. For more information call Donald Seladi at 448-8319. Back to November Calendar |
| Monday, Nov. 13 | Social Concerns Stars for Jesus - Our next meeting will be at 7:30pm in the Draus Room in the Parish Center. We'll be cutting out the Stars for Jesus for our Annual Christmas giving collection. All are welcome to attend and join our Ministry at any time. Happy to have new people. Back to November Calendar |
| Tuesday, Nov. 14, 21, 28 | The Good Shepherd Bereavement Ministry will begin our 9-week group session (on Nov. 14th) 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 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 |
| Thursday, Nov. 16 | Gang Awareness Presentation - at 7pm we will have a special presentation at a meeting in the School Cafeteria. Mercer County Sheriff, Kevin C. Larkin and his "Gang Intelligence Unit" present GANG AWARENESS. This program is an excellent and informative on gangs, internet safety, parental rights controls, associated magazines and TV stars, and statistics. Unfortunately in today's society no child is too young to be exposed to gang awareness and internet safety. Let's be proactive and educate ourselves!! Back to November Calendar |
| Saturday, Nov. 18 | Senior Citizens, Altar Rosary, Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society ….will have a Mass for Deceased Members of ALL four organizations at 11:00am. Please make every effort to attend this Mass to remember those in your organization who have died. A reception will follow in the gathering space after the Mass. For more information, call Linda at 396-3356 or Bill at 587-7215. 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 |
| Sat-Sun, Nov. 18-19 | HandCrafting Justice Holiday Sale - HandCrafting Justice and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd are grateful for the hospitality of St. Gregory's the weekend of November 18/19, (Hospitality Sunday), when we will be sharing the mission of HCJ with you, and having a holiday sale of the handcrafts following all the masses. Back to November Calendar |
| Sunday, Nov. 19 | Rite of Acceptance & Welcoming for New Candidates for Easter Vigil - At the 10:30AM Mass the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will be celebrating the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of the Catechumens for 3 unbaptized inquirers who are preparing for their Baptism at the Easter Vigil. Susanne Murphy, Patricia Payton and Scott Schornstaedt are now ready to publicly declare their intention to continue their journey toward becoming Catholics. We will also be celebrating the Rite of Welcoming with 5 inquirers. Vincent Collier, Pamela Groffie, Karen Kusiak, Heidi Matisa, and William Murphy, who were previously baptized, are now ready to publicly declare their intention to continue their journey toward full communion with the Catholic Church. We invite you to take an active role in welcoming our soon-to-be catechumens and candidates and to be models of faith and Christian charity for them. We ask you to please pray for the inquirers as they continue their journey toward a closer relationship with God. |
| Sunday, Nov. 19 | Hospitality Sunday - Please join us.after all Masses Back to November Calendar |
| Sunday, Nov. 19 | Parish Pasta Dinner - Sponsored by GLDC Parent Committee, 12:00pm - 5:00pm in the School Cafeteria. Come out and have a great time! Please see the last page of the bulletin (Nov. 12) for ticket order form. 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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Friday Eucharistic Exposition
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2 -Employment
Network Group Meeting |
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-Senior Citizens -Adult Faith Enrichment - "Advent Fire and Symbols of Christmas" -Evening Prayer 7pm |
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-Altar Rosary Society Christmas Party -Elizabeth Ministry -Bingo |
8 -Feast
of the Immaculate
Conception -Evening Prayer 7pm |
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11 -Single
& Divorced Support Group
-Evening Prayer 7pm |
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- Bingo |
13 -Evening
Prayer 7pm -Emmanuel Prayer Group |
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Retreat Planning Meeting
-Bingo |
15 -Evening
Prayer 7pm
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18 -Single
& Divorced Support Group -Evening Prayer 7pm |
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Good Shepherd Bereavement
Ministry Mtg.
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20 -Evening
Prayer 7pm -Adoptive Parents Organization -Emmanuel Prayer Group |
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22 -Evening
Prayer 7pm
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25 Merry Christmas |
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27 -Evening Prayer 7pm |
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29 -Evening
Prayer 7pm
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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 |
| Saturday, Dec. 2 | Employment Network Group Meeting - Topic: "Cement the Deal". What happens during the first interview and immediately afterwards can be the difference between you getting the job or being the second or third choice. Find out how you can help control the process. Guest Speaker: Jim Borland, PhD. Senior Vice President, The Five O'Clock Club www.fiveoclockclub.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). |
| 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 |
| Thursday, Dec. 7 | Altar Rosary Society Christmas Party - St. Gregory the Great Altar Rosary Society Invites All Women to Our Christmas Party at 7:00 PM at the Hibernian Club, 2419 Kuser Road, Hamilton Square, NJ. Please Click Here for More Details and Printable Reservation Form Back to December Calendar |
| Thursday, Dec. 7 | Elizabeth Ministry… is a support group for women. Helping those through friendship, understanding, and prayer. Have a prayer request please submit to sggemprayerchain@hotmail.com. Need help? Please call Linda @ 587-1131 Ext. 548. Our meeting will be in the Parish Center. Back to December Calendar |
| Friday, Dec. 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation. Masses to be announced. 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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