Stewards of Christian Formation
- Baptism (Infant) Preparation for Parents
Instructs registered parishioners who want to have their children receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Parents must be registered in the St. Gregory the Great parish community six months prior to requesting baptism for a child.
- Marriage Preparation
Reaches out to the engaged as well as couples who are civilly married and would like their marriage convalidated in the church. This ministry provides information regarding the preparation and celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony.
- Sunday Child Care
This ministry helps provide parents with children ages 1 – 5 years of age a safe and convenient place to leave their children while the parents attend mass on Sunday morning.
- Young Adults
Saint Gregory the Great encourages niche’ social, faith-support and friendship communities with common needs and personal preferences to meet and bond and share experiences.
- Youth Ministry
A vibrant ministry for High School age students that focuses on their spiritual and social needs and as a community connects them to each other and to the larger parish community.
- Ushers
First impressions very often are lasting impressions. Ushers are ministers of hospitality that initiate the welcoming atmosphere of the community and the community's openness to extent the message of God's love to all.
- Wedding Ministry
A ministry to assist couples being married here at Saint Gregory the Great Parish with the rehearsal and wedding ceremony.
- Knights of Columbus
Catholic men as part of worldwide family dedicated to providing service to religious, social and recreational activities.
Baptism (Infant) Preparation for Parents
Facilitators: Tom and Joni Deiters • Phone: 858-586-1488 • Email: jdeiters@san.rr.com
Jim and Paula Baker • Phone: 858-578-2666 • Email: paulajbaker@msn.com
Instructs registered parents wishing to have their children receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
Mission and Purpose
- After his resurrection he told his disciples: “Go, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Mt. 28:19.
- On going Adult Faith Formation is very important in the life of the Church. As parents we are accepting the responsibility to bring our children up in the faith. But, we cannot teach what we do not understand.
- The Infant Baptismal Teams are parishioners who have taken the next step in their own faith formation in order to pass on our treasure of faith. To help as a team member you need to attend training given by the Diocese.
- Baptismal classes are offered twice a month.
- Call or e-mail a facilitator for directions and reservations.
- Make sure you register in the parish community at least three months before you attend a seminar.
Winter - Spring Schedule
Sunday December 19th: 4-5:30pm Baker residence
Monday December 13th: 7-8:30pm Deiters residence
Sunday January 9th: 4-5:30pm Baker residence
Monday January 24th: 7-8:30pm Deiters residence
Sunday February 13th: 4-5:30pm Baker residence
Sunday March 13th: 4-5:30pm Baker residence
Monday March 28th: 7-8:30pm Deiters residence
Sunday April 10th: 4-5:30pm Baker residence
Monday April 11th: 7-8:30pm Deiters residence
Sunday May 15th: 4-5:30pm Baker residence
Monday May 23rd: 7-8:30pm Deiters residence
Marriage Preparation
Facilitator: Tina Diem • Phone: 858-653-3584 • Email: tdiem@saintgregorythegreat.org
Reaching out to the engaged as well as couples who are civilly married and would like their marriage convalidated in the church. This ministry provides information regarding the preparation and celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Mission and Purpose
- The first step in preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony, if you are a registered parishioner, is to contact a priest or deacon from the parish. If you are not registered in the parish or are registered in another parish, contact a priest or deacon from the parish you belong to. The priest or deacon will assist you with information about the diocesan preparation programs, paperwork, and liturgy planning.
- Once you have obtained a commitment from a priest or deacon to preside at your rehearsal and wedding ceremony, contact the Wedding Coordinator for Saint Gregory the Great Parish. The Wedding Coordinator will check the availability of date and time and answer any general questions you may have. The actual booking, fee contract, and deposit will be done with our parish Wedding Coordinator. Wedding guidelines will be given to you at this time.
- The administrative and ministerial staff at Saint Gregory the Great Parish is here to serve and assist you at this very special time in your life.
Sunday Child Care
Facilitator: Jenny Cornelissen • Phone: 858-761-1921 jennycornelissen@gmail.com
This ministry helps provide parents with children ages 1 - 5 years of age a safe and convenient place to leave their children while the parents attend mass on Sunday morning.
Mission and Purpose
Sunday Child Care is a ministry, run as a co-op that provides childcare for children 1 - 5 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 Nursery.
Where & When
Child Care is provided during the 9 and 11 am masses each Sunday except major holidays. The Nursery is located on the southeast end of the Ministry Center.
Skills Needed
Patience, enthusiasm and a love for God's little ones. Background check provided by the parish as required.
Scheduling
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.
Saint Gregory the Great encourages niche’ social, faith-support and friendship communities with common needs and personal preferences to meet and bond and share experiences.
Mission and Purpose
Youn adults between the ages of 18-39years old, Single or Married gather together for variousevents being held around our area and throughout the Dioces.
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Youth Ministry
Facilitator: Liesl Ott• Phone: 858.653.3591 • Email: liesl@stgg.org
A vibrant ministry for High School age students that focuses on their spiritual and social needs and as a community connects them to each other and to the larger parish community.
Mission and Purpose
Primarily for High School students, the Youth Ministry’s Mission is to create a safe, honest and authentic community where people come by choice in an effort to discover Christ for themselves. The Youth Ministry attempts to realize this mission through a creative and inclusive Youth Group, a formative Confirmation program and through a spirit filled Youth Led Mass.
Youth Group
Youth Group meets on Tuesday evenings from 6– 9p.m. We have fun, play games, sing songs, build community and connect everyday living to God’s plan for our lives. Nights out, day trips, retreats, conferences and service days are scheduled throughout the year. The Youth Group is inclusive in nature in the sense that everyone is invited regardless of belief or faith background.
Confirmation
Confirmation preparation is a two-year program. Each year consists of a once a month class, active involvement in the youth group and parish community, service projects, participation in retreats and a desire to grow in understanding of one’s own faith. Registration begins in June and ends August.
Youth Led Mass
The Youth Led Mass is every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. It is “youth led” in the sense that students are involved as ushers, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and music ministers. The Youth Led Mass is the central focus of the Youth Ministry as it incorporates every aspect of the youth community with the parish community at large.
Ushers
Facilitator: Barbara Noeremberg • Phone: 858-449-0921
First impressions very often are lasting impressions. Ushers are ministers of hospitality that initiate the welcoming atmosphere of the community and the community's openness to extent the message of God's love to all.
Mission and Purpose
Ushering at Mass is a way of making Christ present in the Liturgy. Ushers help build up the church and create a spirit of welcome and a sense of belonging. It begins with a deep commitment to Christ and to his Church. Strangers are to be put at ease, visitors are to be welcomed, people with special needs or disabilities need to experience the care of the community.
Skills Needed
Warmth, friendliness and openness to hospitality are essential to this ministry. Always making your first word a word of welcome is important.
Training Required
Training is provided. Each Mass has a variety of responsibilities that may be different from other Masses. Ushers are to remember that they too are celebrating the Liturgy and despite their duties, must make every effort to participate fully in the responses, listen to the Word and to sing at the Mass.
Wedding Ministry
Facilitator: Tina Diem • Phone: 858-653-3584 • Email: tdiem@saintgregorythegreat.org
A ministry to assist couples being married here at Saint Gregory the Great Parish with the rehearsal and wedding ceremony.
Mission and Purpose
The purpose is to assist the wedding coordinator and celebrant of the liturgy (Priest or Deacon) with rehearsal and wedding ceremony. The mission is to bring an awareness of the sacredness of the ceremony and to help maintain a prayerful atmosphere.
Skills Needed
It is helpful to have some background as a Eucharistic Minister. Most important is a helpful and friendly attitude.
Training Required
The wedding coordinator will provide you with parish guidelines and procedures for weddings. You will learn the different parts of the wedding liturgy.
Knights of Columbus - Council 10094
Tony Maisano, Grand Knight • Phone: 858-837-2202• Email: anthonymaisano@sbcglobal.net
Catholic men as part of worldwide family dedicated to providing service to religious, social and recreational activities.
Mission and Purpose
The Knights of Columbus are a fraternal order of Catholic men, 18 years or older, who render services to their members and their families, our neighbors, and Saint Gregory the Great community at large. The Knights focus is four fold, Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. A few of the many programs/projects supported are:
- Care for Widows and Children of Deceased Knights
- Support Pro-Life Activities
- Support Catholic Relief Services
- Annual Charity Golf Tournament
- Religious Vocational Support Program
- St. Vincent DePaul
- Various Fundraising Projects for St. Gregory’s Development Programs
Meetings
Qualifications
Men, 18 years or older and a practicing Catholic in union with the Holy See.