St. Gregory the Great Church 144 West 90th Street New York, NY 10024-1202 Rectory Office (212) 724-9766 Rectory FAX (212) 579-3380 WEB: http://www.stgregorymanhattan.com Clergy: Msgr. Michael Crimmins Pastor Fr. Luis Pulido Parochial Vicar Fr. Jonathan C. Agbedo In Residence Fr. Joseph Darbouze Pastor Emeritus Pastoral Team: Adeline Dupiton Susanna George Anita Giscombe Ed Grimm Robert Hanning William Jacquette Michael Mariani Chris Miller John Mooney Peter Serritella Jim Trainor Christopher Wu Staff: St. Gregory School Donna Gabella Principal José Vazquez. Vice Principal (212) 362-5410 CCD John Broderick Dir. Religious Education (212) 724-9766 Ext 11 Director of Music: Jim Trainor Parish Office: Gladys Tejada March 17, 2013 With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. Psalm 130: 1-2 Fifth Sunday of Lent In the Christian experience we encounter Christ, sometimes in a blinding flash like Paul on his way to Damascus. Paul, the persecutor of the disciples of Jesus, is transformed after his encounter with the Risen One and his desire to know Christ better and live fully with him. Having found Christ, Paul makes the decision to forget the past and go forward. It is remarkable in the reading of the Gospel this Sunday, as in the whole Gospel, to notice that Jesus does not concentrate on the pasts of people. Only the present and the future matter for him. For example, to the woman who is caught in an act of adultery, he says, Go, and from now on do not sin anymore. The first reading develops the same way. The Lord tells his people returning from exile at Babylon, Remember not the events of the past. See, I am doing something new! Let us belong to the lineage of witnesses willing to know Christ and to go forward with him. Quinto Domino de Cuaresma En nuestra experiencia Cristiana nos encontramos con Cristo, quizás con una luz como la que hizo ciego a Pablo cuando iba en camino a Damascos. Pablo, el perseguidor de los discípulos de Jesús, es transformado después de su encuentro con El Resucitado y desde este tiempo el quiso conocer mejor a Cristo y vivir solamente para el. Después de este encuentro Pablo cambio totalmente su vida. En el Evangelio de este Domingo vemos que Jesús no se concentra en la vida pasada de las personas. Solo le interesa el presente y el futuro. Por ejemplo la mujer que cometió adulterio, le dijo, Vete y no vuelvas a pecar. Vemos esto también en la primera lectura. El Señor le dijo a su pueblo que venían del exilio en Babilonia, No recuerden el pasado ni piensen en lo antiguo. Yo voy a realizar algo nuevo! Tomemos parte en la descendencia de los testigos que desean conocer a Cristo y seguir adelante con el. Cinquième dimanche de Carême Dans l'expérience chrétienne nous rencontrons le Christ, parfois dans un éclair aveuglant comme Paul sur le chemin de Damas. Paul, le persécuteur des disciples de Jésus, se transforme après sa rencontre avec le Ressuscité et son désir de mieux connaître le Christ et de vivre pleinement avec lui. Après avoir trouvé le Christ, Paul prend la décision d'oublier le passé et aller de l'avant. Il est remarquable dans la lecture de l'evangile de ce dimanche, comme dans tout l'evangile, de remarquer que Jésus ne se concentre pas sur le passé des gens. Seule la présente affaire et l'avenir pour lui. Par exemple, pour la femme qui est pris en flagrant délit d'adultère, il dit: «Va, et désormais ne pèche plus." La première lecture se développe de la même manière. Le Seigneur dit à son peuple qui rentrent d'exil à Babylone», souvenez-vous pas les événements du passé. Vous voyez, je fais quelque chose de nouveau! "Laissez-nous appartiennent à la lignée des témoins prêts à connaître le Christ et à aller de l'avant avec lui. They said to him, Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of adultery. Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say? Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger. But when they continued asking him, he straightened up and said to them, Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. And in response, they went away one by one. So he was left alone with the woman. He said to her, Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you? She replied, No one, sir. Then Jesus said, Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.
WEEKEND Saturday: Schedule of Masses and Sacraments 12 Noon (English) 5:30 PM Vigil (English) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Any time by appointment. Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM (English) 1:00 PM (French) DAILY Monday - Wednesday - Friday 12 Noon -English Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM - Spanish 12 Noon - English Every Monday Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction after Noon Mass. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on our altar on the first Thursday of the month from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. for prayer and meditation. All are welcome to participate in this silent devotion. BAPTISMS Call one month in advance. Instruction required. WEDDINGS Arrangements must be made with priest at least six months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK In cases of serious illness or advancing age, please call the Rectory to arrange a visit. COMMUNION CALLS Please call the Rectory to arrange a visit by a priest. FIRST FRIDAYS Masses are at:12 Noon (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish) HOLY DAYS There are usually at least two masses on holy days of obligation, but the times may vary. Consult page 3 of this Weekly Bulletin or phone the Rectory Office for mass times for any specific holy day. March 17th NEW PARISHIONERS are welcomed at St. Gregory s Parish. If you wish to register, please fill out the coupon below, and drop it in the collection basket or send it to the rectory. Name Address Apt # Phone
LENTEN RETREAT Our thanks go to Father Ugo Nacciarone for the Saturday morning retreat celebrated here on March 9 th. The retreat consisted of Lenten reflections, readings, meditation and Mass at 12 noon. Father Nacciarone is the spiritual advisor to the Manhattan District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. CURRENT ART EXHIBITS Ashes to Amen: African Americans and Biblical Imagery will be on view at the Museum of Biblical Art,1865 Broadway, through May 16 th. The exhibit features the works of nearly 50 artists from the late 19 th century to the present. Call 212-408-1500 for more information. Also, at the Frick Collection at 1 East 70 th Street, the major works of seven of the Italian Renaissance s artists can be seen through May19th. Call 212-288-0700 for more information. CARDINAL S APPEAL This week s bulletin again contains an insert for the 2013 Cardinal s Appeal. The appeal counts heavily on a generous response to carry out its many works of charity and assistance throughout the Archdiocese. Please participate as generously as possible. SVDPS MEETING On Tuesday, March 19 th,, at 7 PM there will be a meeting of our chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The meeting will be in the rectory. Call the Rectory by using the intercom at the west entrance to the church. All are welcome. BABE RUTH WAS MARRIED HERE We have just discovered a large supply of the parish history published several years ago. Although much has happened since that time, the history of St. Gregory s remains one of great interest. Did you know, for instance, that the church originally held services in a stable on West 89 th Street... or that classes in the school began in 1913... or that Babe Ruth was married at St. Gregory s on April 17, 1929... or that Cardinal O Connor visited to bless the church on the occasion of its 75 th anniversary? These and many other facts about our heritage are included in the trilingual parish history available now for you to take home and read. Copies are at the back of the church. In commenting on the history, Cardinal Francis O Connor said he was particularly happy to note that the story is told in three languages. IF THEY COULD SPEAK ON MARCH 26th A repeat performance of If They Could Speak: Ten Witnesses to the Passion of Jesus will be presented on Tuesday, March 26 th, at 7 P. M. The performance was scheduled too late to be included in the Holy Week Events, but flyers are available at the back of the church. It consists of short dramatic monologues read by St. Gregory s parishioners. RETIRO DE CUARESMA Le damos las gracias al Padre Ugo Nacciarone por conducir el retiro celebrado aquí el pasado Sábado 9 de Marzo. Durante el retiro tuvimos meditación y lecturas con énfasis en la Cuaresma y terminamos con la misa del mediodía. Padre Nacciarone es el director espiritual del capitulo de San Vicente de Paul del Distrito de Manhattan. EXIBICION DE ARTE Ashes to Amen: Imágenes Bíblicas Afro Americanas estarán en exhibición en el Museo de Arte Bíblico localizado en el 1865 Broadway, hasta el 16 de Mayo. La exhibición contiene obras de casi 50 artistas desde el siglo 19 hasta el presente. Para mas información llamen al 212-408-1500. También hay otra exhibición en Frick Collection localizado en el 1 Este de la calle 70, contiene obras de siete artistas de la época del Renacimiento Italiano hasta el siglo 19. Para mas información llamen al 212-288-0700. CAMPAÑA DEL CARDENAL El boletín de esta semana contiene una hoja con mas información acerca de la Campaña de 2013. Esta campaña $ cuenta grandemente con la generosidad de todos para continuar las muchas obras de caridad y asistencia en la Arquidiócesis. Por favor sean generosos con sus contribuciones. REUION DE SVDPS El capitulo de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de nuestra parroquia tendrá una reunión el Martes 19 de Marzo a las 7:00pm en la rectoría. Toquen el timbre afuera en la entrada Oeste de la iglesia. Todos están cordialmente invitados. BABE RUTH FUE CASADO AQUÍ Hemos descubierto una gran cantidad de historia de nuestra parroquia publicado hace varios años atrás. Aunque han pasado muchos años de esta publicación, han ocurrido muchas cosas desde ese tiempo y la historia de San Gregorio es muy interesante. Sabían ustedes que originalmente nuestra iglesia tenia servicios en un establo en la calle 89 y que las clases comenzaron en nuestra escuela en 1913.o que el pelotero Babe Ruth se caso en nuestra iglesia Abril 17, 1929.o que el Cardenal Francis O Connor visito y bendijo nuestra parroquia en nuestro aniversario de 75 años? Y que estaba particularmente feliz de notar que la historia estaba escrito en tres idiomas. SI ELLOS PUDIERAN HABLAR AQUÍ MARZO 26 Vamos a repetir la obra Si Ellos Pudieran Hablar: Diez Testigos de la Pasión de Jesús aquí el Martes 26 de Marzo a las 7:00p.m. Esta obra fue planeado muy tarde para ser incluido en los eventos de la Semana Santa. La obra consiste de monologo recitado por parroquianos de San Gregorio. Hay hojas disponibles en la parte atrás de la iglesia con mas información.
ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 17 Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 : 10:00 : Cursillos de Cristiandad 11:30 : For the forgotten and lost souls who surround us 1:00 : Monday, March 18 St Cyril 12:00 : Robert Slone (dec.) Tuesday, March 19 St. Joseph, Spouse of the BVM 9:00 : Margarita Danzie & Fransisca Calas 12:00 : In honor of St. Joseph Wednesday, March 20 12:00 : James and Elizabeth Egan (dec.) Thursday, March 21 9:00 : Nilo Danzie & Fransisca Guerra 12:00 : Friday, March 22 12:00 : Gil J. Pugat (dec.) Saturday, March 23 12:00 : Leticia Quinajo (dec.) 5:30 : Pura Torres (liv. b day) READING FROM THE LECTIONARY 3/18 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 Jn 8:12-20 (251) 3/19 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Lk 2:41-51a (543) 3/20 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Jn 8:31-42 (253) 3/21 Gn 17:3-9 Jn 8:51-59 (254) 3/22 Jer 20:10-13 Jn 10:31-42 (255) 3/23 Ez 37:21-28 Jn 11:45-56 (256) PRAY FOR/RECE POR/PRIEZ POUR This is the list of the sick whom we remember in our prayers. Please notify the Rectory of any corrections, deletions or additions that you require. Anthony Alexander, Collette Austin Alicia Becerra, Paula Ben-David, John & Rose Bezulli, Dorise Black, Josefa Brito, Miriam Burns, Alexandra Castillo, Teolina Cepeda, Christina oger, Josefine Colkosz, Paula Corredor, Kyle Carbbe, Ernesto Carrera, Roberto Colon, Patricia Collar, Ted Collar, Emmanuella Constant, Leonie Constant, Candita de la Cruz, Maria Cruz, Edna Curley, Ivlyn Davis-Bell, Elba De Jesus, Migdalia De Jesus, Elizabeth Dillon, Philomena Doucet, Lidia Estrella, Florence Feaster, Patricia Flannery, Porcia Fontilus, Eileen Ford, Raymond Gandolf, Encarnacion Garcia, Violeta Gomez, Rosa Gonzalez, Yolanda Gorrasi, Aparecida Guimarais, Luis Carlos Guimarais, Sonia M. Guimarais, Larry Hetherington, Edward Holohan, Michael Holohan, Loretta Hosein, Marie Innocent, Barbara Jones, Ivonne Kennedy, Hebert Laurent, Mr. Louks, Adrea Lundquist, Frantz Matthurin, Lili Maury, Lucy Martinez, Ruben Mayen, Charles Mayhew, Kenneth McGahren, Jeanne McGahren, Frank McQuade, Isabelle Moldovan, Maria Morales, Michael Mulvenna, Helen Murray, Kervin Narsisse, Ralph Nicolas, Domingo & Nancy Ortiz, Simmilian Paul, Stephen Paul, Eduardo Perel, John & Rose Pezulli Maria Pinedo, Cyril Pinto, Denise Price, Katrina Rabey, Santa Richardson-Castillo, Thomas Squires Sr., Melina Mae Ridgeway, Aida Robles, Mrs. Rose, Casiano Rodríguez, Evelyn Rodríguez, Maria Rodríguez, Nidia Rosario, Richard Safire, Joan Shea, Marvin Seldin, Carmen Simon, Paula Solis, Carolyn Stewart, Stephen M. Stewart, J. P. Sullivan, Ana Torres, Regina Trinidad, Maeyle Vargas, Joseph Yelagin.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES SUNDAY: Coffee Hour after 10 AM Mass 11:00 AM Ultreya 11:30 PM MONDAY: (Alcoholics Anonymous) Legion of Mary (Spanish) Faith Sharing Group Christian Meditation TUESDAY: Spanish Bible Class Food Pantry WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Charismatic Prayer (Spanish) FRIDAY: SATURDAY: Prayer Meeting (French) 5:30 PM 3rd Monday 7:30PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 3:30 4:45 PM 12:30 5:00 PM 7:00PM 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 7:00 9:00 PM Parish Finances Last week s collection amounted to $5,537, which includes contributions made through the ParishPay system. The amount falls short of recent weeks, and we urge our parishioners to give generously in the weekly collections so that St. Gregory s can successfully carry out its programs. Finanzas Parroquiales La colecta de la semana pasada fue $5,537, que incluye contribuciones del programa de Pagos Parroquiales. Esta colecta es menos de lo que hemos recibido en las ultimas semanas. Les pedimos a nuestros parroquianos que por favor sean generosos en sus donaciones para que San Gregorio pueda seguir sus programas de servicios a la comunidad.