PRAYER
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake.
Amen.
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The Rev. Benjamin A. Thomas will be preaching and the Gospel reading is Luke 12:49-56
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Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
TRANSFORMING HEARTS AND COMMUNITY
Christian formation for children and youth-Our children are growing up in uncertain times, facing ever increasing stresses and anxieties. The goal of Christian formation for children is to give them a solid faith foundation that will inspire, energize and encourage them – a bedrock of faith that will give them the peace that passes all understanding in any situation, at any time. At St. Gregory’s, our formation programs for children (Sunday School) seeks to do just this. Sunday by Sunday, dedicated teachers and volunteers provide meaningful lessons that nurture our children’s spiritual growth in a loving, inviting setting. Please give your children this gift – register them today for Sunday School! Stop by courtyard and visit our registration table or
REGISTER AT OUR WEBSITE
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ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC & REGISTRATION DAY
SUN AUG 18
Join us for our Annual Parish Picnic, Sunday August 18 following the 10am worship service on the grounds of St. Gregory's. There will be plenty of good food and fellowship. Barbecue will be provided by the Brothers of St. Gregory's. There will be plenty of fun and games for children of all ages with bounce houses and a waterslide. It will be a wonderful time for our Parish to gather and share a great afternoon with one another! AND – stop by the Registration Table in the courtyard to enroll all children and youth for the year’s classes and activities. You can
REGISTER ONLINE
by completing our online registration form.
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LUNCH & PARENT GATHERING
SUN AUG 25 / 11:45AM AT THE RECTORY
Join us at 11:45am at the Rectory (245 NE 2nd Street; directly across from our church parking lot) for a special lunch and gathering for all parents of children and youth. We will discuss issues of concern for families and children and how St. Gregory’s can best support young people. NOTE – This is a mandatory meeting for all parents of Confirmation students! Child care plans are in the works – stay tuned!
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RISE AND SHINE SERVICE
SUN SEPT 1 / 10AM HARRIS HALL
Join us for a special service for children and families, Sunday, September 1 at 10am in Harris Hall. There will be a sermon for children and families. Worship is interactive and features children and youth in worship leadership roles. Join us for this special time of children and parents worshipping together!
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FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
SUN SEPT 8 / CLASSES BEGIN AT 9:45AM
Join us for an exciting day of new classes for everyone! Classes begin at 9:45am. There will be an Open House for all classes and a day for everyone to get acquainted. Don't be late!
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MUSIC & WORSHIP AT ST. GREGORY'S
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It was a pleasure hearing Mr. Sam Cucci at the 10am service this past Sunday! Sam is a student at FAU and our tenor section leader.
This week we welcome back Mr. Phil Denny as our soloist at the 10am service. Phil is our newest choral section leader and comes to us from North Carolina where he studied opera at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Phil will be singing Aaron Copland's Zion's Wall and the beautiful African-American spiritual Give Me Jesus.
Next Sunday, we will have another choral treat when we welcome the entire Schola back for the 10am service.
I'll see you in August!
Tim
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BRIYA MEETUP
WED AUG 28
We will have our monthly meeting at Include Me Too. Visit their website to learn more about this compassionate organization. As always we start at 6:00pm and end at 8:00pm. Dinner is included.
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ISLAND OF ADVENTURE
SAT AUG 31 / SAVE THE DATE!
Inviting all youth in grades 6 -12 to join in on a super fun day of fellowship and rides! This is open to St. Gregory’s Youth and friends so let’s pack the bus! This is a combined Deanery event. The cost is $65 per youth. This includes park entry, fast pass, lunch and the bus fare. Further trip details can be told one on one. If any adults want to go, we can send one adult for free as a chaperone. They would need to have completed the Safeguarding God’s Children training though. Contact Gena by
EMAIL
right away if interested in this fellowship building day.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD FLYER
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FUNDRAISER HELP NEEDED
SUN SEPT 1
Parking event on Sunday September 1. We need a couple adults and/or youth to help as parking attendants. Could be in shifts or all day. The times needed are from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. Please
EMAIL
Gena if you are interested.
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YOUTH GROUP LOCK IN
SAT SEPT 7 / SAVE THE DATE!
Parents - save the date for our Youth Lock In! It will be a great time of games, fellowship, sharing, and growing closer to God and one another! Look for more information coming soon!
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ST. GREGORY'S THRIFT SHOP
SUN AUG 18 / 9AM thru 12:30PM
The St Gregory Thrift Shop will hold a Grand Reopening Sale and will be open from 9am to 12:30pm this Sunday, August 18th. Lots of new inventory, and bargains await you.
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SENIOR SOCIAL
SAT AUG 31 / 12PM
Join us Saturday, August 31 at 12 NOON at Harris Hall. Norma Jenkins, our guest organist, will be leading us in a sing-a-long following lunch. Sign up sheet available at Harris Hall.
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FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
MOVING TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON
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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WOMEN'S PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP BRUNCH
THURS SEPT 5 / 10:30AM THRU NOON / THE RECTORY
All women of St. Gregory's (and friends!) are warmly invited to a prayer and fellowship brunch on Thursday, Sept 5 from 10:30am - 12 noon at the Rectory. This will be a pot luck, so please bring a dish to share. We will enjoy prayer and conversation as well as introduce the newly forming Thursday Women's Bible Study group (1pm - 2pm every Thursday in the church library). Please RSVP to Anita Sherman at anitasherman561@gmail.com.
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MADAGASCAR MISSION OUTREACH
THANK YOU TO ST. GREGORY'S
Betsy Wenzel and Walter Jones and the people of the diocese of Toliara wish to thank the people of Saint Gregory‘s for their generous support in the appeal for funds for the Malagasy clergy discretionary fund, new whiteboards and an additional classroom for the school in Madagascar. We are very close to meeting our goals for all projects! Pictures and stories to follow in a few weeks.
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SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date Christ Fellowship Church, Boynton Beach Campus, 801 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach FL 33426. Keynote speaker Dave Downey, Fire Chief (retired) Miami Dade Fire Rescue. More information coming soon.
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FLOWER GUILD MINISTRY
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Our Flower Guild ministry has a need for a volunteer to help in breaking down the floral arrangements after Sunday services. If interested please contact Sally Hardy at 561-447-8927 or call the church office.
OFFICE ANGELS MINISTRY
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
We have a volunteer need with our Office Angels ministry for Tuesdays from 1-4 PM and for those that could sub. Office Angels would answer phones and assist with administrative duties. If your spiritual gift is in administration please call Nancy Brooks at 561-931-3453.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
For those with spiritual gifts in congregational care we prayerfully ask that you consider providing soup and bread for a family of 4 for those in our congregation that are sick or recovering from surgery. Also we invite those that might be willing to assist with sending get well cards to participate in our care ministry. If interested please contact Marion Culbertson at 304-615-2119 or by
EMAIL
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Your parish nurse wishes to address 2 needs at St Gregory’s BUT, I need help.
- SOUP & bread for sick and post surgical parishioners
- Get well cards to those previously mentioned
My idea is for those who like to make homemade soup, donate your soup to this cause. A serving for 4 would be wonderful and include a loaf of French or Italian bread. I will place these in my freezer and deliver them to those in need. Please date the soup.
Ask someone in congregation, even someone “Homebound” to assist me in this endeavor of card ministry. Additionally, it would help to have an LPN or RN assist with once a month with VITAL SIGNS. Thanks for your thoughtful prayer and consideration!
FHS(For HIS Sake)
Marion 304 615 2119 or
EMAIL
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COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE
AUGUST 18: H-M
AUGUST 25: N-Z
SEPTEMBER 1: A-G
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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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