St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church

Join us in the Church Garden on October 24 at 6:00 pm for a Living Rosary! Please consider joining us as we share a peaceful evening full of prayer for our nation. "The rosary is the weapon for these times." - St. Padre Pio

Thank you to everyone who came out for our pet blessing event this morning! It was so much fun and we enjoyed meeting all your furry family members! See the video in the comments below. :)

St. Gregory the Great Pet Blessing! In celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi this week, we are welcoming all parishioners and friends AND their pets to join us for a special pet blessing Saturday morning! Join us at 10:00 am under the solar panels with your pet! Say hello to Fr. Nick and other parishioners, as well as other furry friends!... Please be sure to wear your mask and practice social distancing. We'll see you and your pets tomorrow!

Reminder! The Sister Parish Outreach Ministry will be collecting new blankets and sleeping blankets for our sister parish, Our Lady of Angels, before Masses on Oct. 10th and 11th! Please feel free to drop off blankets at the Parish Office during normal business hours, or the house of Sandy Parziale October 5th through 12th (10374 Mtn. Glen Terrace).... Even in San Diego, we have cold winter days and nights. Many adults and children do not have adequate blankets for warmth and comfort. Please consider donating and helping those in need! We will also accept monetary donations for blankets or food. Please make checks payable to St. Gregory the Great. Thank you for your help in this important ministry!

REMINDER! Please consider donating blood to help those in need! St. Gregory Church Blood Drive... Sunday, November 8th 8:00am to 1:00pm See the San Diego Blood Mobile in the church parking lot. Walkups Welcome! Here is the donor link for people to sign up: https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/44423 See more

The Sister Parish Outreach Ministry will be collecting new blankets and sleeping blankets for our sister parish, Our Lady of Angels, before Masses on Oct. 10th and 11th! Blankets can also be dropped of at the Parish Office during normal business hours, or the house of Sandy Parziale October 5th through 12th (10374 Mtn. Glen Terrace). Even in San Diego, we have cold winter days and nights. Many adults and children do not have adequate blankets for warmth and comfort. Please c...onsider donating! We will also accept monetary donations for blankets or food. Please make checks payable to St. Gregory the Great. Thank you for your help in this important ministry!

Reminder! RCIA focus sessions have begun! If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or simply want to enrich your faith, join us for weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm! For questions, call 858-653-3540 or email [email protected]!

FINAL REMINDER! Last chance to enter the St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus 2020 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest if you haven't already! Open to all students who are parishioners of... Saint Gregory the Great currently in Grades 8-12! TOPIC: In an essay of 500-750 words, discuss how trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. Consider especially those times when it was a challenge to understand why something was happening. Consider also sharing any lessons about faith and hope you or someone you know may have learned from this experience. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy (1 Peter 1:8). Please see official entry form for rules and contact information Prizes: 1st Prize: $125 2nd Prize: $50 3RD Prize: $25 Winners will also have the chance to compete at the State and National Levels! Submit all essays and questions to: [email protected] Entry Form available @ https://www.stgg.org//ho/knights-of-columbus-essay-contest DUE DATE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Join us for Adoration Tomorrow! Thursday, September 24th 8:30a.m. until 3:00p.m. We Need You! Please consider spending some time with... our Lord inside the church. Signup to cover a time slot on the Adoration page of the St Gregory the Great Parish website: https://www.stgg.org/home/serve/ liturgy/adoration Please be sure to follow all safety precautions (mask-wearing and social distancing are expected)

St. Gregory Church Blood Drive Sunday, November 8th 8:00am to 1:00pm See the San Diego Blood Mobile in the church parking lot.... Walkups Welcome! Here is the donor link for people to sign up: https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/44423

RCIA focus sessions have begun! If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or simply want to enrich your faith, join us for weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm! For questions, call 858-653-3540 or email [email protected]!

Join Us for a Drive-Thru family Blessing! September 19th @ 10:00 am! There are still so many of our beloved parishioners that have been unable to join us for Mass and we especially extend a very warm invitation to you. All are welcome!... Please enter from the driveway on Blue Cypress Drive and we will direct you. Stay in your car with all members of your family and we ask that you please wear masks. We will be offering a family blessing to everyone. Should anyone need the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, this will be available to you as well. Fr. Nick has special gifts while supplies last! Distribution of Faith Formation materials will also be happening this Saturday at the drive-thru! Be sure to attend to receive your families books and supplies! We hope to see you there!

Beautiful outdoor school Mass on September 11. Fr. Nick, our pastor welcomed everyone back to school and reminded the students of their power to be messengers of peace in the world. It was such a joy to celebrate the Liturgy together on this day of remembrance, peace, and prayer.