FOR THOSE SEEKING THE UNEXPECTED
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PRAYER
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.
Amen.
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The Rev. Elilio Rosolen will be preaching and the Gospel reading is Luke 14:1, 7-14.
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Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONVERSATION
Last Sunday over 40 parents of children and youth gathered at the Rectory after the 10 am worship for conversation about our shared concerns and hopes for our children and the children of our community. We also discussed the role St. Gregory's plays in supporting children, youth and families in their journey of faith. The conversations were candid, engaging and spirit-filled. There was a palpable energy moving among the group as we recognized how we confronted the same challenges--"we're all in the same boat," one participant noted--and share so many of the same hopes. A particular highlight was when two of our youth leaders--Sam Beavin and Hannah Sherman--shared about how a number of the programs in the diocese and at St. Gregory's has impacted their life with God. We hope and believe this is just the beginning of continuing strengthened conversations among our parents and our spiritual formation team leaders and Sunday School/Youth teachers and volunteers.
- Fr Andrew
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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 in Harris Hall.
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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!
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
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ENLIGHTENING HEARTS YOGA MASS
BEGINS SAT SEPT 7 /
1ST & 3RD SATURDAYS OF EVERY MONTH / 5PM
Enlightening Hearts is our series focused on spiritual growth and inner-awakening. Please join us on Saturdays at 5pm for alternative worship experiences, both traditional and dynamic, exploring union with God. Next up:
YogaMass, Saturday, September 7 at 5pm in St. Mary's Chapel. Bring a mat, a friend, and an open heart. Namaste. For more information, contact Fr. Ben Thomas by
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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SCOUTS BSA WITH TROOP 327
THURSDAYS / 7 TO 8PM / BEGINNING AUG 29 / ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH / 300 E YAMATO RD BOCA RATON
Boys ages 11-17 are invited to be a part of Scouts BSA Troop 327. You'll learn more about being a Scout and more about Troop 327. Contact Freddie Christie at 954-658-7597 or by
EMAIL
for additional information.
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MUSIC & WORSHIP AT ST. GREGORY'S
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This past Sunday was truly magical! I wish to thank the Schola members Lori Snow, Jessica Reed-Hitchcock, Adriana Portales, Sam Cucci, and Phil Denny for singing so exquisitely and beautifully!
This Sunday, September 1, we will be delighted to welcome our Flute Consort members Susan J. Manwaring, Maria Provost, and Lori Snow to BOTH the 8 AM service and the 10 AM service! We will also welcome choir member Tim Beasor, as our guest organist.
I will be performing the next two weeks en route from New York City to Montreal then I'll be in Japan recording an album with the Paul Winter Consort. Please keep me in your prayers! I will certainly miss being with you and I look forward to returning September 21 and being back in church on September 22 when the full Choir of St. Gregory's returns for their first service of the Fall season!
I'll see you in September!
Tim
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YOUTH GROUP ESCAPE ROOM ADVENTURE & LOCK-IN
SAT SEPT 7
Who wants to escape? Hopefully everyone because we are going to an ESCAPE ROOM. All youth and friends grades 6-12 are invited to join us for an Escape Room adventure offsite. Then we will come back to the Youth Room for dinner, fun, fellowship and late night conversations. This is a free event. However, if you would like to donate towards the cost of the night, please
EMAIL
Gena to RSVP. We need to ensure a proper count of participants for the Escape Room the deadline is today, so please
RSVP today, Thursday
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YOUTH GROUP LUNCH FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY SEPT 15TH
Volunteers needed to help serve the food. All youth are asked to be in Harris Hall directly following the 10am service to assist.
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KANUGA WINTERLIGHT RETREAT
SAVE THE DATE! DEC 27 THRU JAN 1
Kanuga Winterlight This annual retreat is open to all High School Youth. If you are planning on registering please email or call Gena Vallee. This year all registrations must be done by her. No individual registering as she must register each youth. Winterlight 44: I am Making all Things New will be December 27, 2019 – January 1, 2020.
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MOBILE APP UPDATE
Our App now has 305 people that have downloaded it. From the App you can hear last week’s Sermon, Look at What’s Happening, view our calendar, see this Sunday’s Worship Bulletin, submit a prayer request, and see featured events. In addition to all that you can give to St. Gregory’s in less than fifteen seconds right from your phone.
We are beginning to plan our second launch which will include; Capital Campaign Messaging, information From the Preacher - Words to live by, Choir Schedules, Music Selections added to Sunday’s, Making a Difference Stories, Flowers this week given by.
Download the App today to your phone, it just takes a minute and once you have you will be able to keep updated on what’s going on at St. Gregory’s.
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW)
We are proud to announce that Josephine Driscoll is the recipient of this year's $1,000.00 ECW scholarship award and are pleased this will help support Josie's education aspirations. We'd also like to thank everyone who applied for consideration. The ECW recognizes its ability to sponsor this program is due to the generous donations of our parishioners who support ECW fundraising efforts throughout the year so we can, in turn, support such in/out reach efforts.
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ECW MONTHLY MEETING
GET INVOLVED!
The ECW Fall Potluck Dinner / Kickoff meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5th in Harris Hall. Dinner will start at 6pm, with the meeting following at 6:30. Please bring your favorite Dish and join us as we plan for the upcoming year.
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WOMEN'S PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP BRUNCH VENUE CHANGE!
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 St. Gregory's (exact room location to be determined; please stay tuned!). 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 by
EMAIL
.
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FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
MOVING TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON BEGINNING SEPT 12
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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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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CONVERSATION ON IMMIGRATION
A CALL TO ACTION!
St.Gregory's is hosting an important conversation on Immigration and how we might respond in direct and personal ways to the needs of detainees. The event takes place at St. Gregory's on Thursday, September 12 at 7 pm.
Some of the groups represented at this event will be:
· Friends of Broward Detainees
· Palm Beach Coalition for Immigrant Rights
· “Alternative to detention” - ISAP
· Circle of Protection
· Friends of Miami-Dade detainees.
· Legal Aid Palm Beach (community ID and legal advice)
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HOLY HAPPY HOUR
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY SEPT 18
Join us for fellowship and formation every Wednesday night.
·
4:30
pm
- 6:00 PM / Good Shepherd Program (Ages 3 - 11)
·
5:45
pm
- 6:15 PM / Centering Prayer
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6:00
pm
- Simple Supper / all groups share a meal together
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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, and conversations about the Bible.
· 7:40pm - All three groups come together to end the evening for Compline at St. Mary's Chapel.
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COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 1: N-Z
SEPTEMBER 8: BROTHERS BREAKFAST
SEPTEMBER 15: YOUTH FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
SEPTEMBER 22: A-H
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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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