Church: (210) 342-5271; Fax: (210) 342-0542
Email: saintgregsa@stgregorys.net
School Office: (210) 342-0281; Fax: (210) 308-7177
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~ A.C.T.S. ~The acronym of ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. The ACTS goal is to bring the community together and serve as disciples of God. Nearly all who have experienced an ACTS retreat feel truly blessed by God through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The ACTS retreat has gradually become a Parish Weekend Retreat patterned after the description of the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 2:42-47); breaking bread together, worshipping together, receiving instruction together, sharing in common, and reaching out in loving service.
Ministry Contact: Augie Morales
Phone: 210-630-9559
Email: actscore@stgregorys.net
Meeting Location: Mary's House (Senior Center)
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
~ ALTAR SERVERS ~
The altar server ministry is responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling altar servers for Masses. Servers, which presently number approximately 61, are instructed on all areas of the Mass to include the carrying of the cross, the processional candles, holding the book for the priest when he is not at the altar, and carrying the incense and censer. They also are trained to present the water and wine to the priest during the preparation of the gifts, wash the hands of the priest, and assist the celebrant and deacon as necessary. The altar server learns when to ring the bell during Mass and the response to the prayers along with the congregation and also is taught the proper decorum and attire when they are serving the Mass.
Ministry Contact: Geoff and Susan Merritt
Phone: 210-392-4172 or 210-392-4194
Email: sg.altar.serve@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Church
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: TBD
Training Sessions: call Father Rudy as needed~ ALTAR SOCIETY ~
St. Gregory’s Altar Society has been in existence since 1955 and is responsible for maintaining church linens, vestments, seasonal environments, furnishing candles, flowers, etc. Their duties also include minimal cleaning of the church, sacristy and sanctuary. When necessary, this ministry furnishes church supplies, such as candle stands, communion and service items, and also refurbishing items when needed. We have 5 auxiliaries, Flower, Publicity, Sewing, Social, and Spiritual, each having its own duties and obligations. Our board meets the first Monday of each month and we have general meetings every other month on the second Monday. Our annual fundraiser is our Arts and Crafts Sale held in November with all proceeds going to maintain the church.
Ministry Contact: Dee Johnson
Phone: 210-342-1712
Email: N/AMeeting Location: Mary's House (Senior Center) and Parish Hall
Ministry Meeting Days/Times:
Board - 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Mary's House (Senior Center)
General meetings - 2nd Monday in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec at 7:00 p.m., Parish Hall
~ BEREAVEMENT ~
The Bereavement Ministry at St. Gregory’s is composed of an Honor Guard of men and women who attend the funeral Masses here at St. Gregory’s. Their main purpose is to represent St. Gregory’s to the family and the friends of the deceased and to answer the prayers during the service. As the end of the service, they form an Honor Guard as the procession to files out of the Church. When needed, the Bereavement Ministry will help with the reception after the services, offering a tray of sandwiches, coffee, tea, etc. The members of the Honor Guard are asked to attend whichever funerals they can; they are not required to be present at every one.
Ministry Contact: Rosa M. Hawkins~ BIBLE STUDY GROUP ~
Phone: 210-342-5271
Email: RHawk83932@aol.com
Meeting Location: No scheduled meetings
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: N/A
“The Bible is the lifeblood of our faith. It is the divinely revealed story of God’s interaction with the human family. Early Christians proclaimed their faith in writing about their experience with Jesus. They share with us about his early life, his teachings, his miracles, and most importantly his suffering, death. and resurrection. As St. Jerome once said: Ignorance of the Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
Rev. Msgr. Perry Kavookjian.
The Bible Study mission is to encourage the study of the Bible and our group has been meeting for the past 15 years with Dr. Bob O’Connor, Professor of theology at St. Mary’s University.
Ministry Contact: Gilbert Barrera
Phone: 210-265-7701
Email: N/A
Meeting Location: Parish Hall
Ministry Meeting Days/Times:
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. except school vacation days or holidays
~ CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO) ~
A Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) goals at St. Gregory the Great Parish include instilling Christian values through sports/athletics and to offer all youth sports and recreational programs emphasizing friendly competition through good sportsmanship modeled by adult participants. Also, CYO invites all participants, Catholic or otherwise youth and adults, to share in the life of the church/faith community.
It was initiated by Bishop Bernard J. Sheil of Chicago in the year 1930.
The organization's main purposes are guiding the young Catholics to live a Christian life from a young age, developing trust between peers, and living a happy life in a positive manner.
Activities vary in accordance with local culture but often includes prayer, singing, charity, sales, sports and visiting the sick. In the United States, CYO is mainly known for its organized sports programs, notably boxing, basketball, baseball, track and field, and volleyball, as well as marching bands. Its athletic contests are often so competitive that CYO has been jokingly described as "Crush Your Opponents."
Ministry Contact: Jesus Vargas
Phone: 210-286-7837
Email: vargasjl83@gmail.com
CYO Link: www.sgscyo.com
Meeting Location: Portable Bldg at baseball field
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.~ CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD ~
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a wonderful way to assist our children in focusing on the Sunday liturgy. Children, ages 4-11, are invited to come forward to be led to the Parish Hall for the liturgy of the word. The word of God is presented in a different environment and on a level that the children can better understand and appreciate. The children rejoin the assembly for the liturgy of the Eucharist at the offertory procession.~ CHORAL CHOIR ~
Ministry Contact: Carmen Garza
Phone: 210-342-3826
Email: mcarmen.garza@stgregorys.net
Meeting Location: Church
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m.
The ministry of Choral Choir is to enhance the Liturgy of the Mass using the finest of traditional and contemporary Catholic music. It is also a focus to ensure that St Gregory’s Church has an excellent organ, which according to the Vatican II documents is the “traditional musical instrument.” The Choral Choir bought and installed a new Rogers Trillium Masterpiece electronic organ in October 2009, the second organ donated to the Church to date.
Ministry Contact: Jake Cantu
Phone: 210-590-0440
Email: jake6509@hotmail.com
Meeting Location: Church
Ministry Meeting Days/Times:
Practice - Wednesdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Service - Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
~ CROWN OF GLORY ~
“A gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness.” Proverbs 16:31 (NAB)
The Crown of Glory Ministry will focus on our elders – to bring and to show God’s love, strength, and mercy, by recognizing and actively celebrating our parishioners. The Ministry will encourage an atmosphere of inclusiveness and demonstrate a Christian response to our parish elders needs.
Ministry Contact: Parish Office
Phone: 210-342-5271
Email: n/a
Meeting Location: n/a
Ministry Meeting Days/Times:
As needed, scheduled by ministry leaders