The ministry of lector calls us to be servants of the Living Word of God. In proclaiming the readings at liturgy, the reader does more than simply read. A reader’s spirituality must include an understanding of Holy Scripture as God’s Living Word made present to mankind throughout history, but most fully present in the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. Lectors need to prepare for the readings that are part of each liturgy which involves practicing so that they are clear and audible. Lectors can be trained at any time (preferably Saturday mornings) by contacting the Ministry Contact. Training takes about 30 minutes.
Ministry Contact: Ezekiel O'Campo
Phone: 210-342-5271
Email: ezekiel.ocampo@stgregorys.net
Meeting Location: Meetings held as required.
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: N/A
~ LEGION OF MARY ~
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a Praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussions. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Praesidium. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.Ministry Contact: Delma Campos
Phone: 210-240-7757
Email: dfdcampos@att.net
Meeting Location: Parish Office
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
~ LA LEGION DE MARIA - LEGION OF MARY SPANISH~
El objeto de la Legión de María es la gloria en la santidad desarrollada en sus miembros por la oración y cooperación del labor activo de María y la Iglesia. La unidad de la Legión de María se llama Praesidium, y se reúne cada semana donde la oración se mezcla con los informes y las deliberaciones. Las personas que deseen ingresar en la Legión pueden solicitar una aplicación para ser miembros del Praesidium. La Legión considera una prioridad el bienestar espiritual y social de cada individuo. Los miembros participan en la vida de la parroquia mediante visitas a las familias, a los enfermos, tanto en los hogares como en los hospitales y a través del compromiso apostólico y misionero patrocinado por la parroquia. Cada legionario se compromete a llevar a cabo, una vez por semana, el trabajo apostólico, en el espíritu de fe y en unión con María.
Acerca de nosotros - la Legión de María.
Ministry Contact: Ana Maria Mendoza
Phone: 210-324-8582
Email: anammendoza2@yahoo.com
Meeting Location: Mary's House (Senoir Center)
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Ministry Contact: Augie Morales
Phone: 210-630-9559
Email: augie.morales@att.com
Meeting Location: Parish Office
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Scheduled by Ministry Contact
~ SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ~
The mission of the St. Gregory’s Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society is to give assistance to the needy who reside within our parish area. We can furnish emergency supplemental food and, depending on the circumstances, may offer financial assistance for rent and utilities or help with referrals to other agencies. Because those who come to us find themselves in difficult situations, it is our mission also to be empathetic and understanding and attempt to help them to resolve some of their issues. We meet twice a month on the first and third Thursday to discuss problems that we may have encountered and to remain current with the local and national St. Vincent De Paul policies.
Ministry Contact: Gilbert Segura
Phone: 210-725-4674
Email: gilbertsegura2011@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Mary’s House
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
~ SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ~
The Society of Guadalupanas is a new ministry at St. Gregory’s. The devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe dates to her reported apparition in Mexico in the sixteenth century. The Guadalupanas in San Antonio have helped develop and maintain Hispanic membership in the Catholic Church. Father Elizondo claimed, “Had it not been for the Guadalupanas, Hispanics would not be Catholic today.” Many women also consider the growth in their own spirituality directly related to their participation in the Society.
Ministry Contact: Crissy Escamilla
Phone: 210-380-1174
Email: crissy.escamilla@yahoo.com
Meeting Location: Mary's House
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
~ SPANISH CHOIR ~
The Spanish Choir serves our Lord by sharing the gift of Hispanic music with the community attending the 12:00 noon Spanish Mass. The St. Gregory Spanish Choir has been in existence for over 35 years and was the benefactors of the statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego that we see in the church foyer. They continue to have fundraisers for the Guadalupe celebration on December 12th which consist of Las Mañanitas and Mariachis in the early morning hours.
Ministry Contact: Martin Silva
Phone: 210-342-6517
Meeting Location: TBA
Ministry Meeting Days/Times:
Service - 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Sundays
Ushers play an important role in the celebration of Mass. They arrive in Church early and greet arriving parishners. During Mass, ushers are responsible for gathering the collection and managing the line for Communion. Every effort should be made to find parishioners to bring up the Eucharistic gifts to the Pastor at the front of the altar. Once Mass is completed, they hand out bulletins and make certain the Church is ready for the next service by ensuring the pews are clean and orderly.
Ministry Contact: Jesse Tello
Phone: 210-332-7776
Email: jdtello@sbcglobal.net
Meeting Location: Scheduled as needed by Ministry Contact
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: N/A
~ WOMEN OF FAITH SHARE GROUP ~
The Women’s Shared Prayer Group is a ministry of women who meet for the purpose of strengthening their faith. At present this group numbers about 15 women. We begin by reciting the Rosary. The readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass are read and then small groups are formed for discussion and sharing of experiences or thoughts on the verses they will hear again at Mass.
Ministry Contact: Delma Campos
Phone: 210-240-7757
Email: dfdcampos@att.net
Meeting Location: Mary's House (Senior Center)
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Every other Saturday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Ministry Contact: Victoria Lozano & Miguel Quiroga
Phone: 210-859-8662 or 210-289-6252
Meeting Location: Church Office Meeting Room II
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
The Youth Ministry Edge & LifeTeen provides positive role models in our young adult youths who mentor youth in junior high and high school. The ministry also helps our youth to serve and support their parish community. Youth Ministry performs community services on and off site and has year round field trips.
Ministry Contact: Gloria Silva
Phone: 210-342-3826
Email: gloria.asilva@stgregorys.net
Meeting Location: Youth Room
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Youth meetings are twice a month on Sundays at 1:15 p.m
High School and Middles School Youth Group meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday.