St. Gregory’s ParishSACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Confessions will be

heard in the upper church on Saturday mornings from

10AM—11AM. If there is a funeral on Saturday,

Confessions will not be heard. Please call the rectory (617)

298-2460 to make an appointment.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second Sunday of every

month at 1:30 PM, in the upper Church. (Call rectory in

advance to register).

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Couples planning to

be married should contact a priest at least six months in

advance.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: In case of

hospitalization or sickness, please call the rectory.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Grades 1-6 meet on

Sunday Mornings at 9:00 AM, at the Mattapan Campus of

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy. Grades 7-10

(Confirmation Program) meet on Sundays from 12:15—

2PM, at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Campus. The

Mattapan Campus is located at 120 Babson St. Mattapan,

behind St. Angela’s Church.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Saturdays from 10:00

AM to 3:30PM, followed by Holy Mass at 4:00 PM

BOY SCOUTS: Meet every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the

White House behind the school. Boys ages 7-14 are

welcome!

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Meet Wednesdays and

Thursdays 7:00pm—8:30pm in the Lower Church Prayer

Room. This 12 week course is offered at different times

during the year for beginners and advanced. Contact Jim

Murphy at 781-561-1135 or Email:greenane@comcast.net

for more information

PARISH REGISTRATION: New members are invited

to register by completing the yellow registration form in

the back of the Church, or complete the Welcome

Envelope in your pew. Please mail or place in collection

basket at Mass.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday morning.

Please visit our collaborative website often for updates,

cancellations and announcements. Go to

www.agmcatholic.org

Please turn off all cell phones and pagers

upon entering the church.

2223 Dorchester Avenue

Lower Mills, Massachusetts 02124

PASTOR

Rev. Vincent E. Daily

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Jean Gustave Miracle

Rev. Paul Charly Chery

IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Brian F. McMahon

Rev. Sandry Matondo

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM and

5:00 PM

DAILY MASSES

Monday - Friday – 6:45 AM

TELEPHONES

617-298-2460, 617-298-0478 Fax: 617-298-9232

(Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 9am—3pm)

Fax: 617-298-9232

Email: stgregoryparish@gmail.com

Website: www.agmcatholic.org

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SATURDAY,JUNE23

4:00 PM Catherine  Gouzoule (6th Anniversary)

SUNDAY,JUNE24

7:00 AM Jim & Marie Gurley (special intention)

10:00 AM Joan W. & Walter J. Murphy, Jr. (Mem.)

5:00 PM Vocations to the Priesthood & Rel. Life

TUESDAY,JUNE26

6:45 AM Daniel & Mary Coleman (Memorial)

THURSDAY,JUNE28

6:45 AM Jack Sellon (Anniversary)

SATURDAY,JUNE30

4:00 PM Myrielle & Georges Brisson (Memorial)

SUNDAY,JULY1

7:00 AM Souls in Purgatory

10:00 AM Louis Zagami (20th Anniversary)

5:00 PM Joseph Henaghan, Jr. and

Joseph Henaghan, III (Memorial)

From his birth, John the Baptist was “a

light to the nations” and one who grew

strong in God’s spirit. While John knew

he was not the Messiah, he also knew

that his role was to prepare people’s

hearts for the coming of Christ.

In what ways are you, like John the Bap-

tist, “a light for the nations” leading others to Christ? Who

are the people in your life that need to be pointed toward

Christ?

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Betty Donovan, Agnes Walsh & Cathe-

rine Mandeville, whose funerals were

celebrated during the past week.

Please keep them and their families in

your prayers.

Annual Silver and Golden Anniversary

Mass Cardinal Seán O'Malley, O.F.M.

Cap. invites all couples of the Archdiocese

of Boston who are marking their 25th and

50th wedding anniversaries to attend the

annual Silver and Golden Anniversary

Mass and celebration. The Mass includes a

renewal of marriage vows by all participat-

ing anniversary couples with all family members,

friends, and guests welcome. Anniversary couples are

asked to register; other guests do not need to do so. For

more information, please visit bostoncatholic.org/

weddinganniversarymass or contact Kelly Tolman at

ktolman@rcab.org. Kelly can also be reached at 617-746

-5803.

Transformed in Love Marriage Prep – Transformed

in Love for engaged couples is the Archdiocesan pro-

gram for marriage preparation. For upcoming 2018

dates, locations, and registration information, visit bos-

toncatholic.org/familylife or contact Liz Cotrupi at eco-

trupi@rcab.org.

St. Joseph Preparatory High SchoolIs a Co-ed Catholic Independent school and will offer a five session Test Prep for the Catholic High School En-trance Test (HSPT) in the fall for students who seek to maximize performance for admission and scholarship op-portunities. Space is limited and registration is available on a first come, first serve basis. The HSPT will be of-fered at St. Joe’s on November 17th and December 1st. Registration is available onwww.saintjosephprep.org

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ByDr.ScottHahn

The people in this week’s Gospel are frightened and amazed by the mysterious events surrounding the birth 

of John. Only his mother and father, Elizabeth and Zech­ariah, know what this child will be. John the Baptist was fashioned in secret, knit by God in his mother’s womb, 

as we sing in this Sunday’s Psalm. From the womb he was set apart, formed to be God’s servant, as Isaiah de­

clares in this week’s First Reading.

The whole story of John’s birth is thick with Old Testa­ment echoes, especially echoes of the story of Abraham. 

God appeared to Abraham promising that his wife would bear him a son; He announced the son’s name 

and the role Isaac would play in salvation history 

(see Genesis 17:1, 16, 19).

The same thing happened to Zechariah and Elizabeth. Through His angel, God announced John’s birth to this 

righteous yet barren couple. He made them call John a special name—and told them the special part John 

would play in ful3illing His plan for history (see Luke 

1:5–17).

As Paul says in today’s Second Reading, John was to herald the ful3illment of all God’s promises to the chil­

dren of Abraham (Luke 1:55, 73). John was to bring the word of salvation to all the people of Israel. More than 

that, he was to be a light to the nations—to all those 

groping in the dark for God.

We often associate John with his 3iery preaching 

(see Matthew 3:7–12). But there was a deep humility at the heart of his mission. Paul alludes to that when he quotes John’s words about not being worthy to unfas­

ten the sandals of Christ’s feet. John said, “[Christ] must 

increase. I must decrease” (John 3:30).

We must have that same attitude as we seek to follow 

Jesus. The repentance John preached was a turning away from sin and sel3ishness and a turning of our 

whole hearts to the Father.  

We must decrease so that, like John, we can grow 

strong in the Spirit, until Christ is made manifest in 

each of us.

Come spin with  Find out what color­

guard is about—come spin and dance with us. Meet new 

friends. Become a part of our tradition of excellence!

This  event is open to girls age 5-12 (and for experi­

enced performers ages 12+ who are interested in joining 

our Ind. A  Guard)  On  at  

the Victory Road Armory (70 Victory Road, Dorchester).   If 

you have any questions, please call Eileen Cunningham 

(Director) at 617-775-6644 or Mary Rutter rut­

terdm@verizon.net  St. Ann’s IA is Dayton Bound in 2019!!!

Don Bosco Technical High School Grads Reunion

Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Norwood Elks Club. Mass in

memory of all deceased graduates and faculty will be of-

fered at 3PM. Send a check for $47 to Jim Hager, 13 New-

ton Drive, Gorham, ME 04038. For more information,

email dbtreunion@gmail.com and to pay via paypal.

FAREWELL PARTY FOR FR. VIN

We are planning a “Farewell Party” for our Pastor, Fr. Vin

Daily, on Saturday, July 28th at 5:30pm at Florian Hall. If

you would like to attend, please pick up a yellow paper at the

doors of the church for information on the party and how to

get tickets. Thank you!

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