FOR THOSE SEEKING THE UNEXPECTED
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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. Andrew Sherman will be preaching and the Gospel reading is Luke 14:25-33.
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View This Week's
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
FR. ANDREW HURRICANE RELIEF APPEAL
Dear Beloved Members of St. Gregory's,
I am so grateful to God that Hurricane Dorian turned out to be a non-event for us in South Florida. But I know all our hearts are aching for our neighbors in the Bahamas where the effects are catastrophic. I spoke with former Vestry Member Maria Minnis, who has not been able to contact her family members in the Nassau area. She asks for all our prayers for her family. For Maria and our other Bahamian families, this is personal.
Bishop Peter Eaton, our diocesan bishop, has set a goal
of raising $50,000 in our diocese which will be sent directly to Bishop Laisch Boyd, the Bishop of the Anglican Church of the Bahama, Turks and Caicos. This money will be used to respond to the emergency needs of families throughout the Bahamas. I know Bishop Boyd personally. He is a gifted and compassionate Bishop. I cannot imagine a better, more direct and impactful way of helping the people of the Bahamas than to channel this money through Bishop Boyd's diocesan emergency fund.
We need everyone's help!
I ask you to respond generously to those in need in the Bahamas and here in Boca. We have two matching grants: $5,000 for the Bahamas and $3,000 for Meals with Meaning. I hope and pray we can raise $8,000 and reap the benefit of an additional $8,000. Please join Anita and me in responding to this appeal.
Click the button below to donate directly
and indicate the gift is for our Emergency Appeal for the Bahamas or Meals with Meaning. Or, go to the St. Gregory's app or
WEBSITE
and make a donation. Checks can also be written and brought on Sunday or mailed to the church office. Please mark "Emergency Appeal" on the memo line.
Thank you for your continued prayers
for the people in Bahamas and for the most vulnerable in our community as we seek to be the hands and heart of Jesus to those in need.
In Christ,
Andrew+
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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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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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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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33 MINUTES / SUNDAY ADULT FORUM
SUNDAY SEPT 15 / 9:10AM / LED BY FR. BEN THOMAS / LIBRARY
Join Fr. Ben and others for a time to discuss life issues, matters of faith, world events, and more. It will be a great 33 minutes of conversation and fellowship. We'll see you Sunday, September 15th at 9:10am!
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YOUTH GROUP LUNCH FUNDRAISER: SOUP & SALAD BAR
SUNDAY SEPT 15TH
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AFTER THE 10AM SERVICE
We have heard your requests for a healthy, yet tasty option. Well we listened. Join us after the 10am service in Harris Hall for a fresh salad bar with plenty of delicious toppings. Plus, we will have homemade soups available. Vegan options will be available.
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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)
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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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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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MUSIC & WORSHIP AT ST. GREGORY'S
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This Sunday we welcome Lori Snow and Maria Provost, flute, as our guest musicians and Ms. Norma Jenkins as our guest organist.
I am away performing 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!
-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.
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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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JOIN THE CHOIR OF ST. GREGORY'S
REHEARSALS RESUME SEPT 25 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. Please speak with Tim or send him an
EMAIL
. Rehearsals resume September 25 at 7:30pm.
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CHORISTER PROGRAM FOR 3RD THRU 8TH GRADE
REHEARSALS RESUME SEPT 25 6PM
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
. Rehearsals resume Sept. 25 at 6pm.
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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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KNITTERS GROUP
MON SEPT 9 / 10AM-12PM
The St. Gregory's Knitters group will meet on Monday, Sept 9 from 10am - 12 noon in the church library. New members are always welcome, no experience needed. For more information, please contact Susamma Cherian 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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FOR ALL DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
QUIET MORNING / SAT SEPT 14 / 8:30AM-1PM
There will be a Quiet Morning for all chapters of the DOK in Palm Beach and Broward counties on Sat, Sept 14, at St. Gregory’s with a program led by the Rev. Susan Beebe. The topic will be “Explore Joy”. This event is hosted by the St. Gregory’s DOK chapter of St. Brigid of Kildare.
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COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE
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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