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FORUTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The theme for
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2012 is
“CATHOLIC SCHOOLS:
FAITH. ACADEMICS. SERVICE.”
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News and Upcoming Events
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK begins January 29 with a special Mass
at 9 am featuring our Saint Gregory the Great School Choir. We hope everyone
will join us as we launch our week of celebrating Catholic education. Our
dedicated parishioners and families have been generous with their gifts to
our school. We hope you will continue your giving spirit and support our
Endowment Fund at the second collections the weekend of January 28-29. Your
contribution affords us the ability to assist nearly 20 percent of the
students at Saint Gregory the Great School. Your generous gift will help us
ensure that all families who want to bring their children up in our Catholic
school, have the resources to make that desire a reality. For that, we are
grateful. Gifts to the Endowment Fund are welcome throughout the year. For
further information, contact the Development office at 497-1811 ext 373 or
rthomas@sggsvb.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO MEET YOUR FRIENDS at the next
Parish Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 28 from 4 to 8 pm in the Gym.
Tickets available at the door. Bring the whole family.
SPAGHETTI DINNER DESSERTS: the Women's Club will be most grateful if
you would once again bake some cakes and pies and goodies for our dessert
table at the Men's Club Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 28. Please
drop off before the 6pm Mass.
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE (DDD): It's time for our annual DDD on
2-18-12! Dads, come with your special daughter/s for an evening filled with
memories. The fee is $25 for dad, 1st daughter $20, 2nd daughter $5 (not to
exceed $50/family). Your fee includes dinner, souvenir picture, Daddy Bucks,
entertainment, and chances to win door and grand prizes! Formal attire. 6 pm
to 10 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm for a jump on pictures. You can download
forms from the SGGS website. Please send form and checks to SGAA via Lorri
Griffin in the PE office. Tickets will also be sold at Mass on the weekend
of February 4/5 and in the Church Bookstore during CCD classes. For more
info contact lgriffin@sggsvb.org ASAP!
CALLING ALL SCOUTS: All Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
and Venturers are welcome to join us for Scout Sunday Mass at Saint Gregory
the Great Church at 11 am on February 5, 2012. Wear your Full Class A or
Girl Scout uniform for this celebration. We will meet in the commons at
10:30 am to line up for the procession into the church. Immediately
following the Mass, we will have a Scout fellowship in Immaculata Hall. Each
Scout family is asked to bring a dish to share. More details are available
on the Scout bulletin board outside the church office.
HAITI MINISTRY:
You are invited to a free dinner to celebrate HAITI SOLIDARITY WEEK to be
held at Sacred Heart Church in Norfolk on Saturday, Feb 4. Come and enjoy a
Haitian Style Dinner of red beans, rice, salad and fresh bread. Mass will be
celebrated at 5:30 pm by Father Klem and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.
For more info or to make a reservation call Neil Walsh at 625-6763 x19.
Proceeds will go to feed the children of Saint Gabriel, their twin parish in
Lascahobas, Haiti.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Scripture says about married
people that “Two shall live as one”. How often do you find yourselves living
as two? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can help you get back to
basics in this complicated day and age. For more information or to register
for an upcoming weekend, please call Todd and Kathy Nennich at 228-5107 or
email: todd.nennich@verizon.net. Upcoming dates in 2012: 9-11 March in
Norfolk, 22-24 June in Richmond, and 12-14 October in Norfolk.
“COME AND REST IN ME SAYS JESUS”: A time of soaking prayer
will be held on Thursday, February 9 in the chapel from 12:00 noon until
2:00 pm. Soaking prayer is contemplative prayer with inspirational music in
the background. All are invited to rest in Jesus. Prayer helps in healing
and discerning what plans God has for you. Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:11 Call Susan at 499-9718 for more information.
STARTING ANEW a group for separated, widowed and divorced
Catholics will meet Sunday, February 5 at 3pm in the Tobias Room. Call Nancy
at 631-9245 for more information.
ST. GREGORY WOMEN’S CLUB FLEA MARKET & CRAFT SHOW will be
held on March 10 from 9 am to 2 pm in the Gym. Table rentals are available.
For application or more information call Peggy at 497-6753.
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YOUTH GROUP NEWS
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aTTENTION YOUTH AND PARENT'S OF YOUTH: If you are interested
in attending World Youth Day in 2013, our summer youth conference in
Atlanta, or the diocesan summer Catholic Work Camp, please come to a brief
informational meeting in the Tobias Room on Jan. 31 after CCD concludes at
7:30pm. Please note these opportunities are for 7th-12th grade.
ATTENTION YOUTH OF ST. GREGORY'S-SUPERBOWL SUNDAY: come join
the youth of St Gregory and Ascension for a cook out and cornhole
tournament, ultimate frisbee and other fun activities, 2-4:30, outside St.
Gregory's school gym.
IF YOU ARE A YOUNG ADULT (18-29) and your New Year's
resolution is to deepen your knowledge of the faith, come join the St.
Gregory's Young Adult Group (Y.A.C.H.T.) for series of talks on bioethics
and the teachings of the Church. The series, which will be lead by Chris
Gross, begins on Jan. 5. Mass will be held in the chapel at 6:30 pm, and the
talks will begin immediately following Mass in the Damian Room. The series
will run 8 weeks and will cover topics such as embryonic stem cell research
and euthanasia. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Gross,
Director of Young Adult Ministry, at
chris@stgregorysva.org
POST-CANA GROUP FOR YOUNG
COUPLES: If you have been married for three years or less,
and you are interested in discussing the joys and challenges of married life
with other young couples, please join our new Post-Cana group. The goal of
the group is to support and strengthen new marriages by offering
opportunities for couples to gather with one another and to grow in the
Sacrament of Marriage after their wedding day by exploring the Church's
vision of marriage. Please come for a meet and greet night on Jan. 21st. If
you are interested in joining us for our first meeting or would like more
details, please contact Chris Gross, Director of Young Adult Ministry, at
chris@stgregorysva.org.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(R.C.I.A.)
Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:45am in the Gordian, Martin and Robert class
rooms.
CATHOLICISM PROJECT
WHEN: Mondays at 9:30 am
Tuesdays at 6:30pm (DVD, no discussion)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am and at 7:00 pm
WHERE: Mondays and Wednesdays in the Gordian,
Martin and Robert Rooms, Tuesdays in
Church and Thursdays in Damian.
WHY: “To fall in love with your faith again…”
LANDINGS
is a program that welcomes returning Catholics
back into the practice of their faith. Topics include God the Father, Jesus
Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Sacraments. Join active Catholics as you
share and explore your faith. For more information or to sign up, call
Sr. Brenda at (757) 497-8330 ext. 306.
TAGALOG
BIBLE STUDY
It takes place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the
Gordian, Martin & Robert rooms. The group will be studying the Gospel of
Mark. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Mila
at
(757) 675-2326.
SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES: What do you gain from being part of
a Small Faith Community? Participation in a SMF raises your awareness of
what Scripture says and how it fits into your life. You will be able to
discuss with others the joys and challenges you are experiencing on your
Christian journey. You will gain a deeper understanding of your own faith
and sense of belonging to the Church community. Call Karen (464-1713) or
Elaine (424-1558) to join one of the new groups forming for Lent.
PRAYER SHAWL
MINISTRY: We meet every other Saturday in the Damian Room at
9:30 am. All new comers are welcome. We knit and crochet prayer shawls to
give to those in need of comfort or healing. If you know anyone who is in
need, please call Peggy at (757) 467-4186 or
Diane at (757) 474-2202.
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