October 4th

On Wednesday, October 4th, at 6:30pm, Saint Gregory will be holding its annual blessing of animals on Saint Francis Day. It will be held in the Gazebo.

All are welcome to come to the brief outdoor prayer service, during which all animals present will receive a blessing.

Kick off Day: Wednesday, October 4th.

Walkathon Day: Friday, October 13th.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

school.saintgreg.org/WalkaThon2023

For more information, contact the Development office at (954) 473-8170, or development@saintgreg.org.

On the first Friday of each month, there will be a Rosary at 6:30 pm in the Church, immediately followed by the Stations of the Cross.

Next date will be October 6th.

Deacon Bill Horton will preside. All are welcome to attend.

Boy Scout Troop 817 is having a fundraiser garage sale, Saturday, October 7th in the Parish Center from 7:00 am - noon.

If you have items you would like to donate we will have a drop off on Friday, October 6th from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

Our contemporary era faces many challenges regarding family life and how to effectively be Catholic parents. Saint Gregory is in the planning stages of hosting a symposium on the topic of Catholic parenting in the Fall of 2024.

Preliminary planning meetings will soon begin.

If you would be interested in being part of the planning committee, or would like more information on this very meaningful topic, you are welcome to join a discussion on Tuesday October 10th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center Hall.

All are welcome.

El Grupo de oracion "Testigos del amor de dios"

Con el padre gustavo barros y el equipo de evangelizadores de la renovacion carismatica.

Te invitan a XXVI seminario de vida en el espiritu.

En el Salon Parroquial, comenzando el Viernes Octubre 13 desde las 7:30 pm hasta las 9:00 pm y Sabado Octubre 14 de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm.

Informacion con Judy Davila (954) 632-2591 Luz Giraldo (754) 214-7316.

Public Square Rosary Crusade Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 12:00 pm.

In front of St Gregory the Great 200 N. University Drive and NW 2nd Street. Contact: Sophia (954) 778-7977 / 2sophiefeli@duck.com

October 16th

On Monday, October 16th, at 7:00pm, as part of the Month of the Holy Rosary, Saint Gregory will be holding is annual outdoor, international, candlelight, rosary ceremony and social at the shrine of the Blessed Mother at the back end of the property.

All are invited to join us in prayer and fellowship.

The Book Discussion Group usually meets in the Garden Room, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, the 4th Monday of each month September through May.

All parishioners are welcome.

Upcoming books:

• October 23, Lessons in Chemistry by Garmus, Bonnie.
• November 27, The Other Einstein by Benedict, Marie.
• December 18, The World's First Love by Sheen, Fulton.

For more information, please email Jennifer: stgregbookclub@gmail.com.

Pre-Departure Meeting for Holy Land November

Mark your calendars!

For those traveling on the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Davis on November 10th, there will be a Predeparture meeting on Friday, October 27th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Travel packets will be distributed and any questions will be addressed.

Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands of Israel including Jordan!

February 15th to 25th, 2024

Last Chance, time is running out!

Still seats left for Father Davis’s fabulous trip to the Holy Land, which will include Jordan, Jerusalem, Ein Karem, Calvary, Jaffa, and Petra, which is one of the “Wonders of the World!”

Don’t miss out!

For more information, contact Brenda Carson, Pilgrimage Coordinator at Saint Gregory, (954) 473-6261, or bcarson@saintgreg.org.

Is your marriage going down the right road or is it a little off track?
We can help! Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. RETROUVAILLE can help get your marriage back on track.

Our next Retrouvaille Weekends for Couples for 2023 will be:

• October 27-29 (English).

For more information and registration:
Miami@retrouvaille.org, call (305) 915-4607, or visit: helpourmarriage.org.

Save the Date - October 28th & 29th.

The Annual Craft Fair is around the corner!!

This will be a weekend full of fun, community and great early holiday shopping!! Come and join us for a great exhibition of local crafters. There will be games, a kids corner and food trucks. All are welcome.

October 29th

On Sunday, October 29th at the 10:30am Mass, Saint Gregory Catholic Church will host its Annual Blue Mass, a Sunday liturgy set aside to honor our fallen police officers, fireman, and first responders, as well as to pray for the protection, safety and well-being of all those who continue to serve the public good in these important civic roles.

All are invited to join us, as we invoke the help and mercy of God.

Rehearsals for the 10:30 am choir began on September 20th.

The choir is blessed to welcome 10 new members.

If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Michael Sayers at (954) 473- 6261, or msayers@saintgreg.org.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord!

“What counts in the end, is not only the quality of the service to the person in need, but in the personal and self-giving component of the service” - Blessed Frederic Ozanam Society of STVDP Founder

Please stop by one of our poor boxes located outside the Chapel and by the St. Anthony side of the church and donate.

Checks made out to St. Vincent DePaul may be deposited in our poor boxes or sent to our Parish Office.

Thank you and God bless.
Together we make a difference.

Ozanamsvdp1@gmail.com (954) 253-5800

God our Father, Creator and Lord of the Universe, you have set the earth on its foundation and all the elements of nature obey your command. We humbly beseech you to keep us safe from all dangers and calm the storms that threaten us.

May we be secure in your loving protection and serve you always with grateful hearts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

• Alexander Antolak
• Victoria Castro
• Julieta Prieto
• Rose Rivero

In celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Miami, the Archbishop has a few events planned. Please mark your calendars. The events are outlined below:

*65th Anniversary Mass

Saturday, October 7th at 5:30 pm Cathedral of St. Mary.

*This event is open to the entire archdiocesan community.

65th Anniversary Gala & Concert

Saturday, November 11th at 7:00 pm.

Miami Beach Convention Center

*proceeds support Catholic education

www.adomdevelopment.org/65gala