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Worship & Spirituality Sacramental Ministry Catechetical Ministry Community & Family Parish Operations Music Ministry |
Community & Family Adopt A Family As part of St. Gregory's sister parish outreach program, the Adopt-A-Family ministry provides Christmas presents to needy families from Our Lady of Angels. Our sister parish is located not far from downtown San Diego in an area where rising rents and utility costs have greatly affected families already struggling to make ends meet. To sign up, or obtain additional information, please contact:Paul & Colleen Dorin 858-486-7166 pdorin1@san.rr.com
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Blood Drive Saint Gregory the Great parish participates in a biannual blood drive. The first is in the spring, usually in June and one in the fall, usually in November. These blood drives help meet the increasing demands for blood and help save many lives. Our blood drives help save between 160 to 200 lives each year. Basic Requirements to donate: Be in generally good health and feeling well Be 17 years of age—there is no upper limit Weigh at least 110 pounds There may be additional requirements Each donor is given a thorough screening for their personal safety and the integrity of the blood supply. An announcement after the Sunday masses a few weeks before the blood drive will be made. At that time you can schedule an appointment at your conveyance. The Bloodmobile will be in our parish parking lot on the scheduled Sunday morning.
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Child Care Sunday Child Care is a ministry, run as a co-op, that provides child care for children 1- 4 years of age. Experience and service hours for youth preparing for Confirmation or school projects are available. Care is lovingly provided by adults and teenage volunteers in the Parish Youth Center. Child Care is provided during the 9 and 11 am masses each Sunday except Easter Sunday and Christmas (should it fall on a Sunday). The Youth Center is located on the south - east end of the Ministry Center. All you need is patience, enthusiasm and a love for God’s little ones. On average, 15 - 20 families utilize the child care on a weekly basis. Depending on the number of families involved parents will be committed to one Sunday mass every 7 – 8 weeks.
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Donuts and Coffee Ministry Said by some to be the eighth sacrament, donuts, coffee and apple juice are served in the gathering plaza after all Sunday morning Masses. Church is more than just going to mass just as being a family is more than just getting together for the holidays. Being church is spending time together share life, sharing faith. It may seem like a small thing, serving donuts and coffee, but lives are built on relationship and relationship is built on time spent together. On the job training is provided. All you need to provide is a smile and a little muscle, Volunteers work one Sunday Mass per month, either the 7:30, 9, or 11 am Mass. A minimum of six months commitment is asked. There are substitutes available.
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Film Fans Film Fans, is a social group made up of parishioners who come together to discuss recent film releases. Each person views a chosen move at their own convenience then comes together with the group to discus the move. Many issues and topics can arise as members share their comments and thoughts. An important part of parish life is time spent together at work and play. Community is built, in part by sharing our thoughts, attitudes, and values. Time together sharing our faith is time well spent. Moves are a source of entertainment for many people. It is important that our values and daily faith are in union with the ways we are entertained. Developing friendships with people who have similar values make us stronger in our faith. Films help us understand the view of the world many people face.
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Food Drive First weekend of each month is reserved for the collection of donations for the emergency food pantry of our sister parish, Our Lady of Angels. Contact: Eddie Arebalo c/o the Parish Office 858-653-3540
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Helping Hands Helping Hands is a team of parishioners ready to assist any parishioner experiencing suffering, particularly those who are ill, disabled, or grieving the death of a loved one. This ministry provides a caring network of assistance committees for members of our parish family. The committees are: Visiting, Errands and Transportation, Meals, Bereavement Assistance, and Widows Support Group. The heads of each committee meets every other month. All members are welcome to attend these meetings. Meetings are held in the parish hall if space is available or in a volunteers home. The only skills required are the time and energy needed to help the person in need. Volunteers sign up to assist in the areas they are interested and capable (cooking, driving, visitation, etc.)
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Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men, represented in all 50 states, Canada, and the Philippines. The Order was founded in 1882 as a way of providing economic and spiritual security for Catholic men, their families, and their survivors. Since then the Order has evolved into much more, the basic principles being charity, unity and fraternity. Through the sacrifice of time and energy, Knights work together to raise funds that provide much needed services to those in need, and to our community as a whole. Contact: Adey Milo at (858) 578-1972, or at oldadey@aol.com Tom Kinney at (858) 484-8909, or at tkinney@eudoramail.com
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Marriage Encounter Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers a weekend experience designed to give married couples the opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that they can use for the rest of their lives. It’s a chance to look deeply into their relationship with each other and God. It’s a time to share their feelings, hopes and dreams with each other. It’s also a time to listen to each other. The emphasis of the Marriage Encounter weekend is on the communication between husbands and wives. The weekend provides a conducive environment for couples to spend time together, away from the distractions and tensions of everyday life, while encouraging them to focus on each other and their relationship. Marriage Encounter weekends are held several times a year at local Hotels and/or Retreat Houses, Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Their are optional post-weekend Community Gatherings twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month in the local area.
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Ministry of Mothers The goal of the Ministry of Mothers is to provide emotional and spiritual support to mothers; social activities for mothers and their families; and service to mothers in the community. We meet the first Thursday of every month from September until June from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Some of the activities of this ministry are to help provide meals for families in times of need, and to help sustain the outreach program to our sister parish, Our Lady of Angels. We are involved in activities for Advent and Pentecost, food and clothing drives, and help in many relief services.
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Ministry to the Disabled To implement the Pastoral Statement of the US Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities. This Ministry assesses needs and works with the Pastor, Pastoral Council, Ministries, and Staff to raise awareness in the parish. This Ministry is available to assist anyone’s needs for accessibility or inclusion. Contact: Roger Conway c/o the Parish Office 858-653-3540
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Ministry to the Sick Attending to the special needs of parishioners. Your parish family is always near - in sickness and in health. If, for any reason, you are unable to receive communion at mass, we will arrange to bring it to you. Contact: Deacon Ferris Bell c/o the Parish Office 858-653-3540
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Prayer Wheel "I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father." Mt. 18: 19 The Prayer Wheel is a network of parishioners dedicated to pray for the whole community. Members of the Prayer Wheel receive prayer requests by phone email and word of mouth from the community at large and pray for those needs. Praying for one another is something everyone can and should do as part of a Christian community. Young or old, rich or poor, active or shut-in all are called to take the needs of our brothers and sisters before the Father in prayer.
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Respect Life The Respect Life ministry promotes the dignity and sanctity of human life from conception to natural death through programs advocating prayer, education, pastoral care and advocacy. It is the responsibility of the Ministry to foster the education of the parish and to encourage, promote and coordinate their activities regarding life issues. Be willing to assist in the organization and/or participate in the Respect Life activities organized within the parish and local area. Meetings are: When: As needed Time: 7:00 pm Where: Parish Hall or Facilitator’s home
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Scouts (Cub, Boys and Venture) 
Contact: Paul Honeycuttc/o the Parish Office 858-653-3540
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Sister Parish OutreachOur Lady of Angels in the Golden Hill, San Diego As part of our sister parish outreach program, the Adopt-A-Family ministry provides Christmas presents to needy Families from Our Lady of Angels parish each Christmas. Our goals are to share some of our many blessings and build a relationship with our sister parish. Being organized helps. Having a big heart is required. Meetings are: When: First Thursday of each month Time: 7:00 pm Where: Trinity Room Contact: Contact is Carla Trevino, rtrevino20@cox.net - 858-748-4830
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Social Ministries Social justice issues within our community at large are the focus of this ministry. Contact: Deacon Ferris Bell c/o the Parish Office 858-653-3540
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Young Adults The goal of this ministry is to create a positive atmosphere for young adults where they can grow socially, spiritually, and communally. [ check it out! ] Contact: saintgregoryya@hotmail.com c/o the Parish Office 858-653-3540
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Youth Ministry An excellent program of activities and educational events meet the religious needs of our teenage parishioners. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is usually in the tenth grade. This is a two year commitment and part of the Youth Ministry. Is the Lord nudging you to help? We know there are generous people out there who have the gift of sharing our faith. The Youth Ministry is looking for Adult leaders to volunteer by helping with the Mission 3:16 Group or the Confirmation program. Please check out the Mission 3:16 Youth Website for more info. Contact: Casey McKinley c/o the Parish Office 858-653-3540
Mission 3:16 Youth Site - check it out!
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