Saint Gregory will be hosting its annual Ministries Appreciation evening on Monday, November 24th at 7:00 pm.

All who are involved in any of our active ministries and services are particularly invited to attend. During the event, which will include delicious desserts, coffee and refreshments, and a musical performance, there will be some members of the community that will be presented with the coveted Spirit of the Parish Award.

There will also be free raffle prizes. Should be great fun. Those involved in ministries, mark your calendars.

See you on the 24th!

On Monday, December 1st, at 7:00 pm, Saint Gregory will hold its annual blessing ceremony of our outdoor life-size Nativity scene.

The 20-minute candle-light ceremony will include Scripture readings, songs, and the unveiling of the statue of the Baby Jesus.

The event will conclude with a community social, including hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Especially designed for children, who will have front-row seating, all are welcome.

Be on the lookout! #iGiveCatholic / Giving Tuesday is on December 2, 2025, but you don’t have to wait!

Early giving opens Monday, November 17th, so you can make your donation early and help support our parish.

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On Sunday, December 7th at 12:00 pm, Father Kris A. Bartos, our Senior-Priest Assisting, will be celebrating his 40th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

All are invited to the concelebrated Mass that will take place on that occasion. Ordained for the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan, he eventually found his way to South Florida where his parents resided.

Among his ministerial placements, Father Bartos served as Assistant Principal at Saint Brendan High School in Miami, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kendall, as Assistant Principal at Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, at Saint Boniface Church in Pembroke Pines, at Saint Anthony Church in Fort Lauderdale, and as Administrator of San Pablo Church in Marathon Key.

Since his retirement, some two years ago, he has generously served as our Senior -Priest Assisting here at Saint Gregory. We are happy to congratulate him on such a milestone in his life and we look forward to celebrating with him. All are welcome to the Mass.

OPEN TO ALL MEN.

RSVP by December 8th to
Michael.Compitiello@kof.org (786) 412-9405

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Learn what the Knights of Columbus are about!

Why Should I become a Knight?

• Our efforts to protect Christians, such as in Syria.
• Our works of Charity supporting many charities at St. Gregory’s.
• To grow together in Faith and closer to God with fellow Catholic men.

Meeting is in the Parish Center.

7:00 pm Opening Prayer Dinner and beverages.

Monday, December 8th

Mass Schedule:

• 7:00 am English.
• 8:30 am English.
• 12:00 pm English.
• 6:00 pm English.
• 7:00 pm Spanish.

We will be decorating the Church for Christmas on Saturday, December 13th, at 9:15 am.

Flower delivery will be on Thursday, December 11h at Noon and we need helping hands to uncover all the arrangements.

Many hands make light work. Join us if you are able, to make our sanctuary and Church beautiful to the glory of God!

All volunteers please contact Ginny Matheo: gmatheo@saintgreg.org.

This year’s ANGEL TREES will be up the weekend after Thanksgiving. They will be in the Foyer of the Church in front of the Baptistery.

The beautiful decorated ornament-tags will show the NEEDS or WISHES of SENIORS or CHILDREN represented on the back of the tags. These are individuals in need of help this Christmas.

On each tag, you will find an item listed; the recipient’s age group, gender and charity.

Any Age Appropriate Gift is Appreciated. The deadline for collection is Sunday, December 14th.

More information and instructions will be published in the bulletins after Thanksgiving.

On the weekend of December 20-21, before and after all weekend Masses, a Holy Land religious art company will be at Saint Gregory holding a Christmas market, featuring hand-carved olive wood products and Nativity scenes made in the Holy Land.

A great opportunity to purchase last minute Christmas gifts, while supporting a worthy cause.

Mark your calendars.

A heartfelt thank you to all who helped make our 2025 Fall Family Craft Festival and Walk-a-thon such wonderful successes! Your generosity, enthusiasm, and tireless dedication truly embody the spirit of St. Gregory. Your hard work and unwavering commitment to every detail did not go unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do to make our community so special.

Fall Family Craft Festival Chair & Coordinators:

• Mary Robinson - Chair
• Paola Moya – Volunteer Coordinator
• Felipe Plechac-Diaz – Kids Zone Coordinator
• Anne Dahnke – Bake Sale Coordinator
• Barbara Reinking – Food Truck Coordinator

Walk-a-thon Team: Co-Chairs, Jessica Canino & Gelitza N. Groves

Team Leads are as follows:

Fantasy Land: Leah Devan, Heidy Munguia, Jennifer Paguio
Frontierland: Claudia Gross
Adventureland: Karina Silverstein
DJS: Andrew Azebeokhai, Becky Khaleel, Marjorie Velazquez
Pixar Pier: Jessianne Rice
Be Our Guest Café: Meschelle Huether
Decorations & Games: Tay Vento
Assistant: Marta Concha
Murals: Caridad Canino

For three days, our church will be sealed as pest control professionals complete a fumigation project to eradicate from the church the termite infestation in our church ceiling. The project will begin on Monday morning, November 24th, and will conclude with the airing-out- and cleaning process on Wednesday November 26th.

During this time, our daily Masses during those three days will take place in the gymnasium. Please mark your calendars.

All daily Masses will take place in the gymnasium on Monday thru Wednesday, November 24th thru November 26th.

All will be ready in time for Thanksgiving.

Saint Gregory is pleased to announce its next Healing Mass will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Church.

The Mass, which will include the bestowal of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, is especially designed for those who are seriously or terminally ill, those who are approaching or recovering from surgery, and those burdened by the weight of years.

Please join us as we pray for the gifts of healing and hope.

Saturday, November 29

• 8:30 am Fr. Gustavo
• 4:00 pm Fr. Davis

Sunday, November 30

• 7:30 am Fr. Davis
• 9:00 am Fr. John
• 10:30 am Fr. John
• 12:00 pm Fr. Davis
• 1:30 pm Fr. Gustavo (Spanish)
• 3:00 pm Fr. Gustavo (Spanish)
• 6:00 pm Fr. John

**Subject to Change

Weekend of November 15 & 16, 2025

In Church Collection:	$16,985
On-Line Giving:	$19,639
Candles Offering:	$298
Weekly collections total:	$36,922

3,602 persons attended Mass last weekend.

“The generosity of everyone at St Gregory’s is overwhelming thanks be to God,” Fr. Humphrey.

The tears were flowing from the many families that came and received food for their families. These stories will be repeated 1000 times over the coming weeks as families reunite to give thanks to God.

Thank you to all that gave their time, energy and support. A special thanks to Father Davis for his continued support, to Mrs. Young and the St Gregory Catholic School students and staff, The Knights of Columbus, Father John and his St. Carlo Acutis Youth Group and lastly the members of St. Vincent de Paul.

Thank you!

St. Vincent De Paul thanks our parish community for your generous support of the parish food drive. Your kindness brings Christ’s love to our neighbors in need and local parish food pantries serving our further community in this season of thanksgiving.

Many thanks to our volunteers. Your willingness to serve blesses our parish and our community.

God Bless you!

Your ongoing financial support makes a real difference in our ministry’s ability to help families struggling to make ends meet.

Place your donations in the designated St. Vincent De Paul boxes at the entrance of the church or “Zelle” to ozanamsvdp1@gmail.com.

Visit our new website: svdp-stgreg.com for the latest activities and ways to support our St. Gregory Conference.

High School Placement Test (HSPT) Saturday, December 6, 2025 Application deadline: November 30, 2025.

We have small group tours available weekly. Sign up on our website: www.cghsfl.org/admissions

For more information, please call (954)491-2900 ext. 108 or 148 or email admissions@cghsfl.org.

Proceeds from the sale of this years Christmas Ornaments benefit Matthew 25, Respect Life, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Carlo Acutis Youth Group.

See us after the 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 Mass.

Saint Gregory is pleased to announce its next international faith enrichment pilgrimage to Fatima, Avila, Zaragoza, and Lourdes in the Fall of 2026.

Join Father John Buonocore, September 24th to October 5th, 2026, on an exciting trip of a lifetime traversing the spiritual landscape of three countries: Portugal, Spain, and France.

Revered Catholic sites at which the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared are marked by worldfamous shrines, visited by millions of pilgrims each year. An amazing entrance into Catholic devotional history is sure to inspire hearts, educate minds, and form community in new found faith. An information evening is soon to be scheduled.

Meanwhile, to get your name on the growing list of interested travelers, contact Brenda Carson at the church office at (954) 473-6261, or by email at bcarson@saintgreg.org.

Let’s go to Fatima and Lourdes!!

The Last Supper of our Lord was on a Thursday. In honor of this major event in the life of Jesus and His Church, the parish of Saint Gregory the Great offers weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm every Thursday, concluding with a solemn benediction ceremony at 8:50 pm.

Many have been partaking of this blessed opportunity. All are encouraged to receive the grace which comes from spending time with our Eucharistic Lord. All are welcome on Thursdays to pray and adore.

There will be no Adoration on Thursday, November 27th, Thanksgiving Day.