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MARCH 17, 2019Second Sunday of LentSt. Gregory’sC at h o l i c C o m m u n i t y333 SOUTH DAVIS MARYVILLE, MO 64468-2817(660) 582-3833 www.stgregorysmaryville.orgMass ScheduleSunday EucharistSaturday .5:00 PMSunday .8:00 & 10:30 AM & 5:00 PMWeekday (see schedule)Tuesday-Friday .8:00 AMHoly Day (see schedule)SacramentsReconciliationSaturday .4:15-4:45 PM or by appt.Anointing of the SickCall before hospital stay, if possible.Infant BaptismCall during pregnancy for dates of preparationclass and Baptism.MarriageAllow 10 months for marriage preparation.Please call the Office for an appointment to setthe date.Annulment & Marriage ValidationPlease call the Office for more information.Joining the Catholic ChurchRCIA process begins each September andleads to Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharistat Easter Vigil.Scripture Readings-Cycle CWeek of March 17, 2019Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14[1a]/Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1/Lk 9:28b-36Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf.103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27,29 [37]/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a orLk 2:41-51aWednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 1819, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32Rite of ElectionCathedral of St. Joseph, March 10, 2019Welcome!We extend our hands and hearts to you in Christian fellowship. If you wish to become a memberof St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish or need to update your information, please complete and drop inthe collection basket or mail to the parish of ice.Name AddressCity ZipEmail PhoneNew ParishionerNew AddressInterested in Joining the ChurchM I S S I O NS T A T E M E N T“We, the community of St. Gregory Barbarigo, are called forth inBaptism to follow the mission of Jesus to teach, to love, and to serve.”

From the Pastor’s Desk2In preparation for Michele Moon’s departure, we are looking at the many jobs she does. How are we going to maintain the level ofservice which she allows us? We have been spoiled by her zeal and energy, but we would like to continue many of the things she hasbegun. We are looking at hiring another part-time Adult Religious Education Director, but part of the plan is to have parish volunteerstake on some of the ministries she has started. Here is a list of some of the things Michele does currently. If you have any interest intaking over a ministry or helping with one, please contact me or the office.R Care for and organize the parish library (books and DVDs).R Promote FORMED.ORG among parishioners, working with Kathy Defenbaugh & Michele Starke.R Schedule &/or lead communion services, most notably on Mondays.R Schedule promote retreats and days of recollection here or at Conception Abbey, for example.R Work with Ada Mae Wilmes in bringing the Eucharist to those in rest homes or shut-ins.R Run Catholic Divorce Survival program for those who have been or are going through a divorce.R Oversee nursing home visits – Rosary, prayer services, Bible study, Holy Communion.R Visit local jail.R Any of the Social Justice ministries: Liaison to Crisis Pregnancy Center, Children & Family Center, videos/films on poverty,work with Ministry Center, Pro-Life.R Coordinate First Friday CoffeesDuring her time here, Mrs. Moon has been proactive in taking on ministry wherever the opportunity presented itself. As you can see, herdeparture will leave a lot of opportunities for others to step up and minister to others in the name of St. Gregory’s parish. I don’t knowwhat the Lord has in mind, but this parish never ceases to amaze me at the generosity and resourcefulness of its parishioners. Justanother reason it is such a joy to be your pastor.Peace,Father Albert, O.S.B.Parish NotesA Lenten Pause for PrayerEach Wednesday from March 13th through April 10th,12:10 to 12:25pm, in the chapel at SSM Health - St. Francis Hospital. The brief time of devotion will be led by a pastor of one ofthe participating congregations in the Maryville Area Ministerial Fellowship. The chapel is easily accessed through the mainhospital entrance. The hospital also has a cafeteria in the lowerlevel for persons wishing to dine, either before or after the prayer time.On Tues, Mar 19, members of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary(including those previously known as the Order ofSt. Francis of Maryville), along with SSM Health leaders, willbe visiting Maryville as part of an event to celebrate the125th anniversary of the Sisters providing healthcare to thiscommunity and transitioning the ownership of St. FrancisHospital to Mosaic Life Care. This day-long visit will includea cemetery ritual at 9am at St. Mary’s Cemetery to rememberand honor the Sisters that gave so much to Maryville andNorthwest Missouri. A Mass of Thanksgiving will also beheld at St. Gregory’s at 11am as part of the celebration. Thepublic is invited to attend both of these events.REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERSST. GREGORY'S PARISHAva Blackford, Bertha Goettemoeller, JanetDegase, Della Stiens, Kathleen Stiens,Martin Wiederholt, Mary Sullivan, JaniceO’Riley, Sherry Stoll, Chris Cummins, GaryBaumli, Paul Falcone, Lee Jackson, Roberta Kimble, PaulStiens, Jr., Martha Pope, Loretta Kissinger, Edna Ramos,Alice Barmann, Francis Berg and John Myers.OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERSMike VanSickle, Haley Sheddrick, Nada Farina, ZachColeman, Dave Akins, Marissa Barbosa Willis, Brenda Neff,Tifani Clements, Jeff Christensen, Denise Stiens Stoll,Marvin & Rosalee Steffey, Dan McClintock, Cate Kenny,Gary & Cindy Staten, Linda Dougan, Gilbert Buhman, JoeSobbing, Morris Peregrine, Eulia Mares, Julia Burris,Kathleen Gaugh, Shaun Defenbaugh, Patricia Schmitz, MickFaust, Dan Nord, Margaret Wingert, Duane Towers, RubyAllee, Robyn Reed, Fred Von Behren, Fr. Robert Schmit,Barb Pierce, Ben Espey, Marsha Jewett Wilmes, Bruce Fyfe,Irvin Diggs, Shannon Nolte, Bill Cullen, Melanie Meyer,Mike Graham, Bree Pollard, Patrick Harbison, Diana Taylor,Frank Norton, Bernie Nash and Arthur Rocha.

Stewardship-A Way of Life2019 Band of Brothers Catholic Men’s ConferenceSat, Mar 23, 7am-5pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Joseph,MO, 25.A day of Spiritual Growth & Inspiration! Mass,Holy Hour, Lunch and Speakers featuring Bishop JamesJohnston, Fr. Richard Rocha, Dave DiNuzzo Sr., Dr. ScottSullivan.Heart of a PriestRelic Pilgrimage of St. Jean Vianney’s IncorruptHeart, Tues, Mar 19, 8am Mass, 9am Veneration& 5:30pm Vespers. St. Joseph Cathedral, 519 N10th St, St. Joseph, MO.**Just a reminder: this is the same day St. Gregory’s will be hosting a Mass of Thanksgiving to St.Francis on Tues, Mar 19, 11am, as SSM Health St.Francis Hospital makes the transition to MosaicMedical Center - Maryville.**3Fiscal Year-To-Date Information (37 weeks)Envelope Goal for Fiscal Year-to-Date 2018-2019 . Envelope Amount Collected 2018-2019 . . 643,948643,167Under Budget . . . 781Weekly InformationEnvelope Weekly Goal . Envelope for Mar 10 . . Plate for Mar 10 . . . . . Online Giving . ACH (auto withdrawals) for Mar . . Ash Wednesday Collection . . . Children’s Envelopes . 17,4049,8564851,66513,6398627Children’s Stewardship:I will be nice.Being good at my friend’s house.Weekend Mass Attendance: 722 ““I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession.”(Genesis 15:7)Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us ahome. Whether your home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to theLord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do you show your gratitude to God for the home He hasgiven you? Do you make a sacrifice of any kind? Do you return any of your finances to God,investing equally in your eternal home just as you invest in your earthly home?GREETERSHave you ever noticed how welcome you feel at our church when someone greets youat the door with a warm smile and handshake? Greeters play an important role inwelcoming others to our church, including visitors. If you would like to help withthis ministry, please let Devin in the Parish Office know.We thank all of you who are greeters at St. Gregory’s Parish!Cemetery Board MeetingFri, Mar 22, 6pmJoin Formed by going to our webpage andclicking on the Formed button! Or go to“stgregorysmaryville.formed.org “3HC66POur Lord teaches that prayer is a relationship and a vital necessity. And yet,many of us have difficulty committingto daily prayer. Follow Jesus into thedesert this Lent and discover intimacywith God in this 6-week video-basedstudy with daily meditations in theparticipants guide. If you haven’t chosen a prayer study for Lent, this offering from Formed might be just whatyou need!NEEDEDSomeone willing tospend 1 hour withthe BlessedSacrament, eachWednesday, at 5pm.Please contactMichele Starke tosign up, 541-5157.

Youth Ministry4Support our youth by attending our Chris Cakes Fundraiser,Sun, Mar 24th, from 8:30-12:30!Free will donation at the door, with all proceeds going to help theyouth pay for various church trips!School NewsSchool Advisory Candidates NeededSt. Gregory School Advisory Board is looking for people to fill 3 positions that will be open on the board in June. Boardmembers serve three year terms. The School Advisory Board is responsible for advising the pastor and principal on financialmatters and developing policy that pertains to the school. Board members also work with the pastor and principal on recruitment, retention and marketing for the school. Do you have gifts to share in these areas? Please consider sharing yourgifts with our school community. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Traci Snyders, School Advisory President at traci@shirleysrealty.com, Susan Martin, Principal atsmartin@stgregorysschool.org or call the school office at (660) 582-2462. Deadline to apply is April 5th.Three candidates are needed to fill the open seats on the board. In the event the number of candidates exceeds the numberof open positions, an election will be held in May with new advisory members attending their first meeting in June.Thanks for your consideration!Other InformationIf you have palms that youwould like to be rid of,please bring them to theParish Office and Tom willburn them for ashes.Service OpportunitiesPrison Pen Pals—Are you willing tocommit to writing one letter a monthto a prisoner? Contactholmes@diocesekcsj.org forinformation on a way to reach out tothose in prison.Respect Life Ministry—If you arewilling to become involved in aministry for Life in our parish, contactMichele Moon in the Parish.Please remember we acceptdonations for The Source (diapers,wipes, new or good used clothing)!The family of Virginia Summa would like to thank the PEOChapter KP for serving cookies and drinks during her visitation. We would also like to thank the Ladies Guild andwomen of the church for the beautiful dinner and toFr. Albert for the lovely service for mom. It was all verymuch appreciated.Congratulations,St. Gregory Parishioners!We met our 2019 AnnualCatholic Appeal Goal!Rummage SaleSt. Gregory’s Annual Rummage Sale is coming upsoon!Please mark your calendars for these dates!Drop off dates:Sun, May 19, 2-6pmMon, May 20 & Tues, May 21, 8am-5pmWed, May 22, 8am-12:30pmSale dates:Thurs, May 23, 4pm-8pmFri, May 24, 7pm-12pm