PRAYER
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart [and especially the hearts of the people of this land], that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
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The Rev. Ben Thomas will be preaching and the Gospel reading is Luke
16:19-31
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View This Week's
Bulletin
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Crown Him with Many Crowns
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FINDING COMMUNITY AND RECEIVING LIFE!
A STORY OF A LIFE TRANSFORMED
Fr. Ben has been co-teaching 33 MINUTES with The Rev. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, our new adult formation series focusing on Richard Rohr's new book The Universaly Christ, for the past two weeks. And just this past week when they had participants introduce themselves a young woman in her 20s felt compelled to share her story with the group:
"I've been away from anything overtly religious for quite sometime, but I've been coming to your church for a few weeks now because I was introduced to this incredible community of St. Gregory's through Yoga Mass. To think there was a place in church in this day and age where truth seeking was not only allowed but was fostered has been life giving to me."
And we are honored to share that through the ever-surprising grace of God, we will baptize this young woman in the ocean during this Sunday's Sunrise Beach Eucharist, another Enlightening Hearts service, celebrating the Fall Equinox and the turning that God's Spirit initiates in our lives.
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CELEBRATING GOD'S CONTINUED BLESSINGS!
UPDATE FROM BON SAMARITAN SCHOOL, BONDEAU, HAITI
We are incredibly proud to announce that 100% of 9th graders and graduating year students at Bon Samaritan School in Bondeau, Haiti have passed the Haitian National Education Exam! Considering that the nationwide exams pass rate for 9th graders and graduating year is 76% and 46% respectively, this is a stunning achievement! We are honored and inspired to support these incredible students and teachers. God's continued blessing to the community of Bondeau, Haiti and thank you for your continued generosity!
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BEACH EUCHARIST & BAPTISM
SUN SEPT 29 / 6:45AM / SOUTH BEACH PARK
Join us for our first Beach Eucharist this fall with one of God's most amazing backdrops for worship. We will meet at South Beach Park on Sunday, September 29 at 6:45am for a beautiful celebration of worship and baptism. Please invite friends to this special time of worship.
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NEW COMERS BRUNCH
SUN SEPT 29 / AT THE RECTORY
If you are new to St. Gregory’s we would like to invite you to brunch at the Rectory, Sunday, September 29 immediately following the 10 AM service. This get together is open to all, whether you’ve been here awhile or not. Bring your children, too. RSVP to Nancy by
EMAIL
or call the office, 561-395-8285.
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THE BROTHERS PASTA LUNCH
SEPT 29 / HARRIS HALL
The Brothers are hosting a Pasta Lunch in Harris Hall. Bring your appetite and support this fundraiser. $10 for lunch and $15 if you would like a glass of wine with your meal.
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YOUTH LEAD PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON VAPING ISSUE
SUN SEPT 29 / 11:45AM
Save the date for Youth Lead presentation and discussion on vaping and this developing crisis among young people. The Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition is coming to St. Gregory’s to offer this invaluable presentation to both youth and adults. All adults are invited!
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CHORAL EVENSONG
SEPT 29 / 5PM
Our Evensong service will resume this Sunday! This most beautiful of all services begins at 4:50 with the organ prelude and the Processional is at 5 pm. Evensong is basically Evening Prayer set to music with the choir singing the responses and canticles. Included is an anthem and organ meditation at the end. This Sunday's Evensong will feature our Schola Singers as they sing Canticle settings by George Dyson. The anthem will be Gerald Near's beautifully haunting setting of
The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee.
If you've ever attended Evensong, you know you're in for a spiritually and musically uplifting service. If you've never attended, why not make this Sunday your first Evensong!
VIEW EVENSONG BULLETIN
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BLESSING OF THE PETS
SAT OCT 5 / 11AM
It's one of our favorite days of the year! It's time to bless our pets. Bring your pet, old or young, furry or scaly, to be blessed by our Clergy. It's a fun day for everyone and your pet will appreciate the love! Be sure to invite friends too!
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AN EVENING WITH TODD & PATSY MCGREGOR
FRI OCT 4 6PM / HARRIS HALL / FINGER FOODS & ENTERTAINMENT / PLEASE RSVP
Come be with Todd and Patsy McGregor for an evening of fellowship, sharing, and showing our support for two faithful servants of God. There will be plenty to share on how God is making a difference in Madagascar and so much more. It will be a joy-filled evening together and we hope you will show your support and attend. Call 561-271-2645 to RSVP.
VIEW PROMO FLYER
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BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED / WEDNESDAYS 1PM / HAMMOCK POINT ELEMENTARY
Volunteers are needed to help fill student's bags with food for the weekend. This a wonderful ministry that is meeting a significant need for children to have food for weekends. To help or find our further details, please contact Lee Ann Seely or
EMAIL
Gena Vallee.
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HOLY HAPPY HOUR
WEDNESDAYS
Join us for fellowship and formation every Wednesday night.
·
4:30
pm
- 6:00 pm / Good Shepherd Program (Ages 3 - 11)
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6:00
pm
- Simple Supper / all groups share a meal together
· 6:00pm - Chorister Rehearsal / Choir Room
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6:30
pm
- Rector's Bible Study / Studying the Books of Acts
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6:30pm - Fr. Ben's Wisdom Circle
· 6:30pm - Youth Group / 6th to 12th graders
reading, reflection, conversation about Christianity, the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer and life as a teen.
· 7:30pm - Choir of St. Gregory's Rehearsal / Choir Room
· 7:40pm - All three groups come together to end the evening for Compline at St. Mary's Chapel.
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ACOLYTE TRAINING
OCT 6 / FOLLOWING 10AM SERVICE / SANCTUARY
Would you like to serve as an Acolyte? Join us for Acolyte training for newcomers and refresher training for our team. Ages 8 thru 80+ can serve and family teams are great too! We hope you'll join us!
EMAIL
Annette Baker for more information.
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August and September have come and gone in blur. The beginning of school, getting Sunday School started, interior painting at the Rectory, Anita and Susamma getting ready for an India trip, and prepping for Hurricane Dorian definitely kept us on our toes! Though we are extremely grateful that Dorian did not affect us, our hearts go out to the people of the Bahamas. In addition to prayers, we are also glad that we can send monetary help through our diocesan collection.
While the painters have been working, we have been working around them to host several wonderful events -- kind of tricky, what with everything off the walls, furniture moved around, etc! More than forty parents of Sunday School children gathered for lunch, prayer and conversation as we explored our common concern about the wellbeing of our children -- an invigorating start to our Sunday School program year. Next came a birthday lunch for Susamma with the St. Gregory's Gardeners, without a doubt a joyous occasion. There was also a tapas style Indian dinner for eight that we auctioned off at a South Florida Haiti Project fundraiser.
We also hosted a gathering for key ministry leaders as initial Capital Campaign plans were unveiled and discussed. And, at this writing, Andrew and a truly wonderful team led by Kay Holt and Joanne Stanley are preparing to host the next Newcomers Reception. Though Susamma and Anita will be in India for this, we know the team will have everything in hand. What on earth would we do without all the people who step up to make these events happen?! We are truly grateful to each of you.
So -- whew! Susamma and Anita would greatly appreciate your prayers for a safe and joyous trip. Andrew, Jacob, and Hannah would also appreciate prayers as they manage the household and care for our beloved pets. May our Lord guard us and guide us until we are together again.
Autumn blessings to all!
The Sherman Family
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MUSIC & WORSHIP AT ST. GREGORY'S
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What a joy it was to be back on Sunday from traveling and what an even greater joy it was to welcome the choir back to our 10 AM worship! This Sunday's Offertory Anthem,
Treasures in Heaven,
was composed by American composer and organist Joseph Clokey (1890-1960) who was a graduate of Miami University where he also taught organ and served as Dean of Fine Arts.
Treasures in Heaven
reminds us of the peril of the rich man in this Sunday's gospel who pleaded for a second chance from the horrors of Hell. The Communion Anthem will be the beloved chorale
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
by Johann Sebastian Bach. This most famous of all his chorales was composed in 1723 as part of the cantata
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147
(Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life). Bach’s use of the triplet figure in the accompaniment provides a lilting, joyful undertone to the beautiful and stately chorale. This work was originally scored for a quartet of solo voices, four-part choir, and an instrumental ensemble consisting of trumpet, oboe, violin, viola, and continuo.
I'll see you in Church,
-Tim
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JOIN THE CHOIR OF ST. GREGORY'S
RESUME WEDNESDAYS 7:30PM
DO YOU LOVE TO SING?
If so, please consider scheduling an audition! If you’re interested in joining the Choir of St. Gregory’s, now is the time to contact Tim Brumfield! The choir sings for the 10 AM worship and many special services throughout the year. You will be enriched musically and spiritually learning challenging and spiritually uplifting music, both traditional and non-traditional with everything from classical to gospel.
Have you ever wanted to play in a hand-bell choir? Please let me know your interest! We would love to have you in the Jubliate Ringers!
Please speak with Tim or send him an
EMAIL
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CHORISTER PROGRAM FOR 3RD THRU 8TH GRADE
RESUME WEDNESDAYS 7:30PM
DOES YOUR CHILD LOVE TO SING?
If so, please consider signing him/her up for our Chorister program! Led by Tim Brumfield, the Choristers learn a variety of music and often sing at the 10 AM worship along with the Choir of St. Gregory’s providing the Trebles of the Choir. In rehearsals they learn music theory, Anglican repertoire, church and music history, and have a great time singing together! Generally, the age is from 3rd grade through 8th grade, although exceptions are made for younger children depending on maturity of the child. Please see Tim Brumfield or drop him an
EMAIL
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FOR YOUTH / NEW BEGINNINGS RETREAT
SEPT 27-29 / ST. BENEDICTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH PLANTATION, FL
Students, grades 6-8, are invited to join the New Beginnings Retreat in Plantation FL. The retreat is led by youth and for youth. The retreat allows youth to encounter Jesus in a new and relatable way. You can
REGISTER
at the Episcopal Diocese of South Florida website. The cost is $80 and scholarships are available.
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INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION
SUN OCT 6 / 11:45AM
Internet safety on October 6th at 11:45AM. This presentation will be lead by Broward County Sheriff's Detective and St. Gregory's member, Nick Masters.
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TUESDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAYS / 10-11AM
Join other women in fellowship, conversation, and discussion of the readings for the upcoming Sunday worship. We gather Tuesday mornings at 10am in the second floor conference room.
For more information, please contact Anita Sherman by
EMAIL
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THURSDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAYS / 1-2PM
The Friday group will now meet on Thursday afternoons from 1pm - 2pm in the church library, immediately following the noon healing Eucharist. We will enjoy prayer and fellowship as well as have conversation around the previous Sunday's Scripture readings and the Sunday sermon. All women of St. Gregory's (and friends!) are warmly invited to join us. No advance preparation or "homework" -- just come and be part of the conversation whenever you are available. For more information, please contact Anita Sherman by
EMAIL
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BETH MOORE LIVING PROOF SIMULCAST
SAT SEPT28 / 8:30AM REGISTRATION / 9:30AM to 4:15PM
Cross Community Church will be hosting a Women's Ministry event for the South Florida Community and you are invited. Join us for a Beth Moore simulcast with breakfast and lunch included. 8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast. Program begins at 9:30am and ends at 4:15pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased
ONLINE
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SEPTEMBER 29 BROTHERS ITALIAN LUNCH FUNDRAISER
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SUPPORTING THE MINISTRY OF ST. GREGORY'S
St. Gregory's reaches out to the community through its music and lecture programs, worship services, ministries that benefit the poor locally and internationally, and much more. But we can't do it alone. Join St. Gregory's in giving back to the community by supporting our ministries. Let's do God's work together!
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