Heavenly Father,
Highlights of the Year of Faith at Saint Gregory the Great (Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Catholicism Project -
A captivating audio-visual exploration of what it means to be Catholic. Join Fr. Robert Barron on a journey around the world to see the face of the Church today and explore the roots of our faith.
Terrific Tuesdays
Come and hear outstanding speakers present and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from the theology, to philosophy, to recent world events. Engage in conversation with experts and your fellow parishioners.
Liturgy
Our entire life as Catholics begins and ends in the Liturgy of the Church. At St. Gregory the Great we are pleased to be able to gather twice a day to celebrate the Mass (7:00am and 8:30am) as well as twice on Saturday evening (5:00pm and 6:30pm) and five times on Sunday (7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, noon, and 6:00pm). Confessions are offered 20 minutes before every Mass except the 7:00am daily Mass.
HomeLife -
A wide-ranging program which seeks to empower families to grow in faith and mutual support. Visit the HomeLife corner in the Church entrance to receive advice on common family issues. Visit the parish website to see what new campaign is being offered to families this season.
Catholic Matters
Radio Program on WFJS Catholic Radio 89.3FM and 1260AM. The program airs each Wednesday at 2:00pm (with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 11am and Tuesdays at 7pm). "Catholic Matters" is hosted twice a month by St. Gregory the Great Director of Religious Education, Dorothy Conway and addresses issues affecting our Catholic families today. Fr. Trammell, pastor of St. Gregory the Great, will join the show on the 4th Wednesday of the month for a "Catholic Matters: Voices of Faith" broadcast, in which Father will discuss and explain the Church's teaching on various faith and moral issues. On months with a 5th Wednesday, “Catholic Matters” will air Fr. Kimtis for an episode entitled “Voices of Reason”.
Pour forth your Holy Spirit to inspire me with these words from Holy Scripture.
Open my heart to hear the Gospel and grant me the confidence to proclaim the Good News to others. Pour out your Spirit, so that I might be strengthened to go forth and witness to the Gospel in my everyday life through my words and actions. In moments of hesitation, remind me: If not me, then who will proclaim the Gospel? If not now, then when will the Gospel be proclaimed? If not the truth of the Gospel, then what shall I proclaim?
Interested in being baptized? Were you baptized but never Confirmed? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the series of liturgies and rituals by which a person is brought into full communion with the Church.
Bible Study
(Prayer courtesy of USCCB)
The Great Adventure Bible Study is a new and engaging way to learn about God, our Catholic faith, and our salvation history. Utilizing a mix of multimedia presentations and personal conversation, this Bible study program is unlike any other. This highly successful and popular program builds a foundation for a love of the Word of God.
in the Church of St. Gregory the Great
Stir in my soul the desire to renew my faith and deepen my relationship with your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ so that I might truly believe in and live the Good News.
God, our Father, I pray that through the Holy Spirit I might hear the call of the New Evangelization to deepen my faith, grow in confidence to proclaim the Gospel and boldly witness to the saving grace of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
RCIA
The Year of Faith
For more information on these and any activity of our parish please see the bulletin or the parish website, www.stgregorythegreatchurch.org
What is the Year of Faith?
The Year of Faith is a year-long celebration of renewal and recommitment within the Church. It’s inauguration coincides with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council as well as the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI has declared that the Year of Faith will begin October 11, 2012, and will conclude November 24, 2013, the Solemnity of Christ the King.
How can you celebrate theYear of Faith?
What is Faith? “What we believe is important, but even more important is the One in whom we believe.” ~Pope Benedict XVI May 28, 2006 Before all else, faith is a gift and a relationship. Faith is an inner impulse that moves us toward God. Faith is our relationship with Jesus Christ. Faith begins with God’s indispensable grace and is carried on by our efforts. Faith is necessary for salvation; faith is certain; faith finds satisfaction in love (Galatians 5:6); faith grows when we pray and listen carefully to the Word of God; faith gives us a foretaste of the joy of heaven.
Faith in the Church We are not alone in building up our relationship with God. The Church possesses two great sources from which we draw strength and inspiration for our prayer, our charity, our worship and our daily lives. We find the true faith in Sacred Scripture and in the living Tradition of the Church. “[God] desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” St. Paul (1 Tim. 2:4) Scripture, the living Word of God, repeatedly stresses the need for firm faith. In the Old Testament, faith in God was the bond that bound the people of Israel together and sustained them through their many sufferings and struggles. In the Gospels, Jesus demands faith from his disciples. He promises them that, with faith, they will triumph over any adversity.
Faith and Sacred Scripture “To read Sacred Scripture means to turn to Christ for advice.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Faith and Tradition We look to the past for examples of faith. We turn to the writings of ordinary men and women as well as great Saints for encouragement, advice, and hope.
1- Renew your Prayer Memorization of prayer is enormously helpful. The words of petition or thanksgiving spring back to our minds throughout the day weaving a tapestry of prayer through your life. Daily prayer is an indispensable part of the Christian life. If we don’t speak to the God we love, how can we expect Him to truly be an effective part of our life? 2- Live Christian Charity. Charitable work is the natural fruit of faith. “Love the poor, and do not turn your back on them, for if you turn your back on the poor, you turn your back on Christ. He made himself hungry, naked, homeless, so that you and I would have an opportunity to love him.” Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) 3-Study the Truths of the Church “Let the Creed be like a mirror for you. Look at yourself in it to see whether you really believe all that you claim to believe. And rejoice every day in your faith.” ~ St. Augustine (354-430) 4- Actively Engage in the Mass Sing, pray and worship with your whole being. There is no space for idle spectators in the arena of the Lord. 5- Hand on the Faith We hand on the faith because Jesus commands us: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Mt. 28:19) Those “nations” include even our own homes and workplaces.
Precepts of the Church What does it mean to be a Catholic? What does a Catholic do? The Church helps and guides us by setting before us ‘Precepts.’ By following these “bare minimums” of the Catholic life we are drawn closer to holiness and, consequently, eternal life.
1. Attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and remain free from work or activity that could impede the sanctification of these days. 2. Confess your sins at least once a year.
3. Receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. 4. Observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church. 5. Help to provide for the material needs of the Church.