Book Club

Saint Gregory the Great encourages social, faith-support and friendship communities with common needs and personal preferences to meet and bond and share experiences

Mission and Purpose

The St. Gregory the Great Book Club identifies ‘Great Reads’ and meets to share and clarify their perspectives and understandings, discuss salient issues, even debate points and philosophies of books recently read. Friendship and fellowship development are wonderful by-products of this social group. The group supports each other through the joys and pains of their lives in a sisterhood of those who love the written word.

Meetings

When: First Monday of the Month or as planned by the facilitator.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Scripps Ranch Community Center
(Cypress Canyon near Scripps Poway Parkway)

Contact
Kate Schemensky • Phone: 858-748-5227 • Email: schmnsky@cox.net

Boy Scouts of America Troop #616

BSA Troop #616 endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit… and have personal values based on religious concepts.

Mission and Purpose

BSA Troop #616 endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society.

Meetings

When: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Gregory Parish Meeting Hall

Qualifications

Any male child over age 11 - completed 5th grade.

Contact
Suzie Honeycutt • Phone: 858-695-8278 • Email: phoneycutt@san.rr.com

Boy Scouts of America Troop #664

BSA Troop #664 endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit… and have personal values based on religious concepts.

Mission and Purpose

BSA Troop #664 endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society.

Meetings

When: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Scripps Ranch Community Center
(Cypress Canyon near Poway Parkway)

Qualifications

Any male child over age 11 - completed 5th grade.

Contact
Kris Lighthart • Phone: 858-578-3619 • Email: stinne@san.rr.com

Cooking Group

Creating a community, stewards by sharing our culinary gifts with each other and through an outreach of hospitality to our parish community.

Mission and Purpose

Sharing the gifts of cooking and food, the Cooking Group comes together for both social and service gatherings. It is fellowship in cooking and food, with recipe exchanges, cooking and cooking demonstrations, field trips, dining together, and reaching out to other Ministries in providing refreshments for ministry and church events.

Meeting times, locations and events vary. Social events such as providing refreshments for New Parishioner Receptions are held on the second Sunday of each month. Other events vary.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with parishioners who share an interest in the culinary arts and to develop lasting friendships.

Contact
Margaret Byrne • Phone: 858-549-3375 • Email: mbyrne@mbyrnelaw.com

Film Fans

Film Fans is a social group who gathers to share views on recent Hollywood releases in a casual setting.

Mission and Purpose

Film Fans is a social group of parishioners who come together to discuss recent film releases. At their personal convenience, members view a movie selected by the group and later come together to discuss the movie in the social setting of one another's homes. Community is built and strengthened by developing friendships and the sharing of insights, attitudes and Christian values.

Film Fan groups meet approximately every six weeks at the discretion of the group. The meetings are usually on a weekend evening at the homes of Film Fan members on a rotating basis.

This group has a genuine enthusiasm for viewing films; an openness to share and listen to the thoughts of group members as together they try to understand various views of our world and the lives of others as depicted through films.

Contact
Marie McGowan • Phone: 858-538-6728 • Email: reemcgowan@aol.com

Let’s Dine In

Small informal gatherings in parishioner homes to share a meal and build community. A great opportunity for parishioners to get to know one another.

Mission and Purpose

The mission and purpose of the “Lets Dine In” group is to create a opportunity for parishioners to get to know one another in a home setting. Each group consists of six to eight people, singles and couples. Each group meets together about once a month at one another's homes each bringing their assigned part of the meal to share. After a four-month cycle the groups are shuffled, adding in any new members.

It was in the breaking of the bread that the Disciples from Emmaus recognized Jesus. In gathering around the table and spending time together we begin to see Christ in each other.

Contact
Nancy Gaffrey Brennan • Phone: 858-271-9187 • Email: gaffrey@sandego.edu

Military Friendship and Support

Saint Gregory the Great encourages social, faith-support and friendship communities with common needs and personal preferences to meet and bond and share experiences.

Mission and Purpose

To provide social, service and informational support to parish military and families. Activities and needs are evolving. Considerations are welcoming new military members to St. Gregory the Great, support families of deployed parishioners, information networking, service projects such as letters to military and care packages, fellowship development (social potlucks).

Meetings

When: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Parish Hall (check bulletin)

Skills Needed

Desire to support St. Gregory the Great military community.

Contact
Kathy Moody • Phone: 858-693-3950 • Email: Kathym420@aol.com

The 50+ Club

Saint Gregory the Great encourages social, faith-support and friendship communities with common needs and personal preferences to meet and bond and share experiences.

Mission and Purpose

This group is in the formation stages and looking for people to join and participate in its growth and development. The ‘Who, What, Why and How’ are wide open.

Socializing with peers, including group outings and activities.

Meetings

When: Fourth Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Parish Hall (check bulletin)

Contact
Nancy Shevik (interim) • Phone: 858-484-4863 • Email: MSjevik@aol.com

Widow's Friendship Group

Saint Gregory the Great encourages social, faith-support and friendship communities with common needs and personal preferences to meet and bond and share experiences.

Mission and Purpose

Support and friendship among widows of St. Gregory Parish

Meetings

Time and place varies according to the activity planned.

Qualifications

Widows belonging to St. Gregory the Great Parish

Contact
Emie Bello • Phone: 858-693-8144 • Email: emiliabello@sbcglobal.net
Betty McGuigan • Phone: 858-578-3808 • Email: bmcguiga@sdccd.edu