Greetings from St. Gregory the Great Parish and School:

Our parish and school community have a beautiful opportunity to build something visible, meaningful, and lasting together — a 2,000-piece commemorative puzzle honoring Saint Carlo Acutis.

Carlo’s youthful faith, his deep love for the Eucharist, and his creative use of technology to evangelize make him a powerful witness for our parish, especially for our young people. As many of you know, he once said: “The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.” (1 Cor 12:12)

Inspired by his example, we are inviting every parishioner and school family to become “a piece” of this special project.

This project is not only about financial support. It is about visibly expressing who we are as a parish family: Intergenerational, Eucharistic, United in mission and Inspired by holiness.

Our St. Gregory the Great School students will help assemble this gift. Our parish will display it proudly. And together, we will remember that each of us matters.

We invite you to prayerfully consider participating. Let us build something holy — together.

With gratitude and prayer,

Fr. Leon Biernat, Pastor, St. Gregory the Great Parish

🧩 2,000 Pieces. One Parish. One Mission.

For a donation of $25, you may sponsor a puzzle piece.
Each piece represents one member of our parish family — a visible reminder that we are many parts, but one Body in Christ.

When all 2,000 pieces come together, they will form a framed image of Carlo. Our St. Greg’s School students will assemble the puzzle in a special school gathering, and the completed piece will be displayed in our parish for all to see.

Every donor’s name will be recorded and recognized as part of this collective gift.

You may also choose to dedicate your puzzle piece in a special way —

in honor of a loved one, in memory of someone dear, in gratitude for a blessing received, or in celebration of a person who has made a difference in your life. Each dedication becomes part of this shared expression of faith and community. Just click the DONATE button and proceed as directed. Any questions, contact Ron Bertovich at 716-472-4215.

Pray the Rosary with St. Carlo Acutis

An Invitation Born from Generosity

2,000-piece St. Carlo Acutis Puzzle--

We are deeply grateful to share that all symbolic sponsorship opportunities (see below) — including the Rosary — were prayerfully claimed within the first 24 hours. This extraordinary response reflects the unity and devotion of our parish community.

Inspired by this outpouring of faith, we are pleased to offer a new opportunity to participate in the spiritual meaning the Rosary represents:

Sponsorship of the Mysteries of the Rosary — $500 each

While the Rosary remains a single, exclusively sponsored symbol within the commemorative image, parishioners are now invited to sponsor one of the Mysteries of the Rosary — entering more deeply into the life of Christ through prayer. Each Mystery sponsorship is a spiritual offering for our parish and school community and will be recognized as a living expression of devotion.

In this way, one symbol continues to unite many hearts.

We are grateful for the many ways our parish family continues to build something holy — together. The opportunity to purchase one of more mysteries will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please call Ron Bertovich, St. Greg’s Fundraising Coordinator, at 716-472-4215 to determine specific availabilities.

Just click the DONATE button proceed as directed. Donors will be prominently recognized.

SYMBOLIC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to individual puzzle pieces, we are also offering families and benefactors the opportunity to underwrite meaningful symbolic elements within the image - much like sponsoring a stained-glass window while parishioners still dedicate individual panes.

These sponsorships help offset project costs and strengthen the impact of this effort. Importantly, sponsors are not “buying” these pieces instead of others; rather, they are underwriting them in addition to the individual donors attached to those puzzle selections.

Single sale only...

Available exclusive symbolic sponsorships include:

SOLD!!--The Pedestal--"His Faith was his Foundation"--Donor to be prominently recognized as the sponsor of the pedestal of the statue.

Digital Printing of the Puzzle--$1,000-"His Faith was in the Digital Age-"-Donor to be prominently recognized for covering the cost of the printing of the puzzle;

SOLD!! Framing of the Puzzle--$1,000-Donor to be prominently recognized for covering the cost of framing the puzzle;

SOLD! The Heart - $3,000 Reflecting St. Carlo’s profound love for the Eucharist.

SOLD! the hands - $2,000 Representing his charity and service to others.

SOLD! the eyes - $2,000 Seeing Christ in everyone.

SOLD! the rosary - $1,000 His devotion to prayer and Our Lady.

SOLD !- the backpack - $1,000 Carrying hope to young people.

SOLD!- the cell phone - $1,000 Evangelizing through modern technology

Just click the DONATE button proceed as directed.

ST. CARLO ACUTIS PUZZLE

TOGETHER, WE COMPLETE THE PUZZLE!