AN IMPORTANT LENTEN MESSAGE

FROM FATHER ANDREW

In today's video message, The Rev. Andrew J. Sherman invites you to join us on Sunday, February 25 for morning services at 8 am and 10 am and then return at 4 pm for the first Seraphic Fire concert at St. Gregory's since the renovation of the Sanctuary. It is glorious to return to our regular rhythms, particularly with our valued music partner. He also warmly invites you to join the important "Live from Jerusalem - Update on the Holy Land" webinar with Dean Richard Sewell on Monday Evening (EST). Please see the information and meeting links below.

LIVE FROM JERUSALEM

UPDATE ON THE HOLY LAND

With Dean Richard Sewell

Live Webinar

Join Dean Richard Sewell this Monday/Tuesday for a live webinar during which he will give a firsthand update on the current situation in the Holy Land. Dean Richard will update us on the current situation on the ground and how it has impacted the institutions of the Diocese of Jerusalem and the people of the land, including our beloved College staff. Dean Richard will talk about the Christian community's response to the current war. He will also address your specific questions. The webinar will be moderated by the Rev. Barkley Thompson, President of the North American Committee for St. George's College.

Monday, February 26, 8pm EST (7pm CST, 6pm MST, 5pm PST)

Monday, February 27, 1 am GMT (London)

Monday, February 27, 3 am IST (Jerusalem)

Monday, February 27, 12 noon AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne)

Monday, February 27, 2 pm NZDT (Aukland)

CONGRATULATION FATHER ANDREW

On Your 31st Anniversary of Ordination

We'd like to congratulate Father Andrew on his 31st anniversary of ordination to the Priesthood which he celebrated during the Tuesday noon Eucharist on February 20th. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Andrew for his continued ministry, spiritual leadership, and countless contributions to St. Gregory's.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Makin All Things New

On Saturday, I led a Lenten retreat at the Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum. If you’ve never been there, it is food to grow your being. I created it as a sort of Stations of the Cross, beginning with a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke – the Austrian poet – who starts with,

“I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world. I may not complete this last one, but I give myself to it.”

We moved on to a quantum view of the constellation of the relationships we find ourselves in. Desiring the inner life to meet the outer life as a way to embrace the Alpha and the Omega. We then read the moment when the Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, had a vision while grocery shopping one day that he suddenly realized that he loved all these people, these strangers, and saw them shining like the sun, and realized that we are all, in fact, one.

We were then reminded by Thich Nhat Hahn that

“To be beautiful is to be yourself.”

And how much letting go gives us freedom when we don’t cling anymore. We then dove into the long reading from the Gospel according to Luke of the prodigal son where one son squanders resources and tries to find his way back home while the other son stays and plays by the rules. The father gives the returning son the most lavish of parties because he was lost and now, he is found.

From there, we moved on to a reading from the Dalai Lama about a bloodthirsty Nelson Mandela who was imprisoned for 27 years. The Dalai Lama writes,

“Without 27 years imprisoned, I don’t think we would have seen Nelson Mandela’s rebirth with the compassion or the capacity to put himself in the shoes of the other".

Next, we read from the renowned Buddhist monk Pema Chodron who wrote this gem: 

“Whether we’re experiencing inner peace of global peace or a combination of the two, the way to experience it is to build on the foundation of unconditional openness to all that arises. Peace isn’t an experience free of challenges, free of rough and smooth, it’s an experience that’s expansive enough to include all that arises without feeling threatened."

Clarity and decisiveness come from the willingness to slow down, to listen and look at what’s happening.

Don’t let people pull you into their storm. But instead, pull them into your peace and make all things new.

Blessings,

Fr. Ben+

SERAPHIC FIRE IN CONCERT AT

ST. GREGORY'S

Sunday, February 25 at 4:00 PM

Enlightenment Festival: A Visit with Haydn

Patrick Dupre Quigley, Conductor

A special visit to the Esterházy palace by war hero Admiral Lord Nelson and his mistress, Lady Emma Hamilton, inspired this concert of works by Haydn. Amateur soprano and scandalous socialite Lady Hamilton struck up a friendship with Haydn and they performed together multiple times during her stay at Esterházy. The palace’s resident composer, Haydn provided entertainment for the diplomatic visit with the premier of the Te Deum for the Empress Marie Therese and two works dedicated to Lord Nelson: Missa in angustiis (later coined the “Nelson” Mass) and the song “The Battle of the Nile,” with Emma singing. Step back in time to relive the political and social intrigue of Haydn’s time in a concert for chorus and chamber orchestra that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a salon at the Austrian palace.

THE SURRENDERED HEART OF LENT

St. Gregory's Lenten Offerings

As we embark on the season of Lent, we invite you to click here to learn more about St. Gregory's Lenten offerings.

A QUIET SPOT FOR LENTEN REFLECTION

ST. MARY'S CHAPEL WEST ALTAR

If you are looking for a serene spot to meditate and reflect during Lent, please stop by the beautiful West Altar in St. Mary's Chapel.

LENTEN LUNCH AND YOUTH FUNDRAISER

Sunday, March 17

Immediately following the 10:00 am service in Harris Hall. We need volunteers for prep on Saturday and servers/helpers on Sunday! Youth can earn community service hours for helping!

THE REALITY OF BEING

“In the movement of opening there is a limit beyond which we do not pass. To go further it is necessary to die to oneself in order to be born again - that is, to die to one level of being in order to rise to another. What needs to be accomplished - and always remains half done - is the complete relation between the centers. It requires opening to a higher force, an energy coming from a higher part of the mind. This is the most difficult thing. I do not wish to open.”

- Jeanne de Salzmann

This Week, our group work continued within The Reality of Being.

A Blessed Lent to all.

We continued with the chapter, From Another Level, pp. 197 - 200, (sections 93 - 94) and paid special attention to the movement from the brain descending into the body. Because the body needs to open for true feeling to appear. This opening is a choice we make. Or a choice we choose not to make. Rolling over, or rolling our eyes, is the temptation on both sides as we choose or don’t choose to see in-between.

“Don’t let people pull you into their storm. But instead, pull them into your peace and make all things new.”

- Pema Chödrön

See you next Wednesday!

This is an ongoing group which meets on Zoom every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am - 11:30 am ET.

Zoom link here. Your desire is your compass.

Meeting ID: 854 5001 9587 Passcode: 1+1=3

Bless you,

Benjamin

NEW CLASS STARTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6!

The Cloud of Unknowing with Fr. Ben+

Fr. Ben will be starting another fascinating spiritual exploration beginning soon. The book being used for this series is The Cloud of Unknowing: With the Book of Privy Counsel.

About the book:

This anonymous fourteenth-century text is the glory of English mysticism and one of the most practical and useful guides to finding union with God ever written. Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s new translation is the first to bring the text into a modern English idiom—while remaining strictly faithful to the meaning of the original Middle English.

The Cloud of Unknowing consists of a series of letters written by a monk to his student or disciple, instructing him (or her) in the way of Divine union. Its theology is presented in a way that is remarkably easy to understand, as well as practical, providing advice on prayer and contemplation that anyone can use. Previous translations of the Cloud have tended to veil its intimate, even friendly tone under medieval-sounding language. Carmen Butcher has boldly brought the text into language as appealing to modern ears as it was to its original readers more than five hundred years ago.

Also included in the volume is the companion work attributed to the same anonymous author, The Book of Privy Counsel, which contains further advice for approaching God in a way that emphasizes real experience rather than human knowledge. Please email Fr. Ben for more information and to register.

A MESSAGE FROM TIM

Visiting with me this week is my former student and dear friend, Gabe Evans, along with his husband, Joe. Gabe is an incredible organist and choral director and now Director of Music and Organist at Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York City where he leads a wonderful program. I’m very proud of him and this Sunday, I’ve asked him to play the opening and concluding voluntaries at the 10 am service as well as accompany the anthems. I’m excited to welcome Gabe to our 10 am service and it will be a treat to have him play alongside me!

The Choir of St. Gregory’s will be singing the hauntingly beautiful “Cause Us O Lord” by Ron Nelson. This beautiful prayer is especially poignant this time of year as we make our journey through the season of Lent. “Cause us, O Lord our God, to lie down each night in peace, and to awaken to renewed life and strength…Lord, help us to order our lives by Thy Council, lead us in the paths of righteousness. Lord, be Thou our shield about us, protect us, save our world from sorrow, form hate, and from war. Curb Thou within us the will to do evil. Shelter us beneath the shadow of Thy wings…”

In this week’s Gospel of Mark, we hear Jesus say “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me…” Our Communion Anthem will be a stirring arrangement by Gilbert Martin of the old hymn by Isaac Watts (1674-1748), “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.”  First published in 1707, this hymn has provided guidance and inspiration to the faithful for over 300 years. May its words and music continue to be our banner as we attempt to take up our own cross and follow Christ.

“When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save the death of Christ, my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; Love, so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all! Amen!”

I’ll see you on Sunday!

Blessings,

Tim

HEARING DEVICES ARE NOW

AVAILABLE DURING SERVICES

Great news for those with hearing aids!

We now have hearing devices that are designed to work in tandem with your hearing aid and our sound system.  Your device needs to be set to “T mode” or “T coil”. This setting may need to be activated either by you or your provider. Please make sure your hearing device has the “T mode” capability.  

An usher will instruct you how to connect your device with ours.  Thank you for your patience as we launch this new aspect of our sanctuary sound system!  

YOGAMASS

Saturday, February 24 at 4:00 PM

in St. Mary's Chapel

YogaMass® is a unique worship experience engaging and integrating all of our dimensions -- physical, psychological, and spiritual. It reconnects us, through sacred ritual and practices, to the divine presence among us, within us, and in the sacred meal that we share as we seek to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. Join us and experience what Jesus promises, “​behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21, KJV) All levels are welcome! Wear comfortable yoga attire, bring your own mat, water, and a friend or two! Namaste!

LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, February 25

Following the 10 AM Service

Do you love reading as much as we do? Then be sure to join us in St. Gregory's library on Sunday, February 25th following the 10 AM service during the Library Open House. Thank you, Sylvia Hall!

NEWCOMERS CLASSES

Newcomers classes continue with Fr. Andrew this Sunday at 11:45 AM in the conference. Please grab a cup of coffee at Coffee Hour and join us upstairs.

ENVELOPES FOR EASTER FLOWERS AND MUSIC WILL BE IN SUNDAY'S BULLETIN

The envelopes for Easter flowers and music are in Sunday’s bulletin. Please fill out the information for Thanksgiving and/or In Memory Of. You may use the envelope for music and flowers using one check or cash. Also, remember to sign the envelope. THE LAST Sunday to place these envelopes in the offering plate is Sunday, March 24. The donating online deadline is Tuesday, March 26: To submit the names being honored, your message, and your donation, please go to stgregorysepiscopal.org/eastermusic-and-flowers  and follow the instructions to donate online.

iHELP POP UP CLINIC

COMING TO ST. GREGORY'S

Meals with Meaning partnering with iHelp to provide healthcare access to guests

Meals with Meaning is proud to be in partnership with iHelp. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare access in underserved communities. For us specifically at St. Gregory’s, they bring their pop-up clinic to our Sunday community meal. They provide free preventative medical services to our guests. iHelp is currently in need of physician volunteers. Please reach out to Randy Shumpert, Director of South Florida Operations, for further details  randy@ihelpnonprofit.org. You can learn more about their Free Pop-Up Clinic: IHelpNonProfit | Boca Raton, FL Homeless Outreach & Free Clinic

ECW MEETING

Thursday, February 29 at 2:30 PM

Calling all ladies of St. Gregory's! You are warmly invited to join the ECW next Thursday at 2:30 PM in Harris Hall for our next meeting. This will be a planning session for the Thrift Shop and Tea. It is a great way to get involved, make a difference and make new friends.

PLEASE RSVP!

FOOD PACKING FOR HAITI

Saturday, March 2

Join our group on Saturday, March 2nd as we work with other volunteers around our diocese to pack nutritious meals for our partner community in Bondeau, Haiti.

This is a great way for families to serve together!

Teens -- Earn community service hours!

CARPOOL WITH ST. G'S!

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Meet at

8am at St. Gregory's for carpooling

Our shift begins at 9am;

Estimated return time is 11:00am

LOCATION: St. Mark's Episcopal Church,

3395 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens

RSVP To Gena Vallee

at GVallee@St-gregorys.com

RISE & SHINE SERVICE

Sunday, March 3 at 10 AM in Harris Hall

St. Gregory's popular Rise & Shine Service returns to Harris Hall on Sunday, March 3 at 10 AM. Please join us!

SO. FLORIDA WILDLIFE PRESENTATION

Sunday, March 10

Join us at 11:45 am on the East Terrace at St. Gregory's for a fun and informative presentation. Meet Ambassador Animals and learn about helping our fellow creatures in Florida. Sponsored by St. Gregory's Youth Ministry. All are welcome!

CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

WITH ROBERT G. RABIL, PH.D.

Lecture - Thursday, March 14 at 7 PM

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton re-launches its popular Lecture Series with an important discussion on the Crisis in the Middle East with Robert G. Rabil, Ph.D.

About the Speaker:

Robert G. Rabil, Ph.D. is an authority on the Middle East, an author, speaker, researcher, and Professor at the Department of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

St. Gregory’s Lecture Series in Harris Hall

Free and open to the Public

Reception to Follow

ECW THRIFT STORE

REOPENING SOON!

Look forward to shopping in the newly renovated St Gregory’s Thrift Shop - Coming Soon!

ART CLASSES AT ST. GREGORY'S

Starting Monday, April 8 at 9:30 AM

Welcome all art lovers and artists. Beginners and Intermediate 1 class in oil painting. Come and have fun while learning. Never again will you wonder what color to select or how to set up and create a pleasing composition. Learn all the rules of composition, design, color theory, and how to critique your work. An extremely positive class. Hope to see you there!

Note: There is no fee for this class. Perhaps a small donation to St. Gregory's as they are providing space and some setup.

Class begins April 8 (Monday) Location - St. Gregory's. The class is six weeks. Please contact Patricia Lusk for a material list or additional information. 

Time: 9:30 AM - Morning prayer is at nine if you wish to attend and the painting class will begin at 9:30 AM. The class is from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. 

If you wish you had a watercolor class to attend or Advanced oil or Acrylics, please let me know as I am taking names for the possibility of additional classes. 

Email: Plusk421@yahoo.com

Phone: 786-218-0197

SAVE THE DATE FOR

THE ECW TEA

Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 PM

Mark your calendars for a delightful afternoon at St. Gregory's ECW Annual Tea, set to take place on Saturday, April 13th, from 2 PM to 4 PM. This cherished event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cozy tea experience while enjoying fellowship. Additional details about the event will be shared soon, so stay tuned!

SAVE THE DATE FOR ST. GREGORY'S DEDICATION AND OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, April 21

Save the date for St. Gregory's dedication service and open house! The service of Rededication will be one of celebration and renewal as we come together to formally bless our beautifully renovated sanctuary and honor all those who have labored on this great project and those who have made it possible through their leadership, sacrifice, and gifts. Invitations to the community at large are being issued including civic leaders, city council members, sister parishes within the Diocese, religious organizations, churches and synagogues, as well as performing arts organizations. 

This monumental service will be in the form of a Choral Evensong with the Choir of St. Gregory’s and guest musicians and will feature the music of Hubert. H. Parry, William Harris, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and a special setting of the Preces and Responses by Tim Brumfield. 

Plan now to attend and be part of this historic service of rededication when we will not only rededicate our beautiful sanctuary and campus, but also rededicate ourselves to the service of God within our community and the world. 

LOOKING AHEAD

Mark Your Calendar

for these Important Dates

Saturday, February 24 - YogaMass in St. Mary's Chapel at 4 PM

Sunday, February 25 - Library Open House at 11 AM , Seraphic Fire in concert at 4 PM

Saturday, March 2 - Food Packing for Haiti at St. Mark's - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and School Gym

10635 Gardens East Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Registration fees go toward the cost of raw materials and transportation. Volunteers needed! Carpooling will be offered.

Sunday, March 3 - Rise & Shine Service -10 AM (Harris Hall)

Saturday, March 9 - DOK Meeting at 9 AM (Zoom)

Sunday, March 10 - Brothers Breakfast after both morning services, Visit and Presentation from South Florida Wildlife Center (11:45 AM In the Courtyard); Evensong in the Sanctuary at 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 17 - Mommy & Me Group meets at 9 AM in the Nursery; Lenten Lunch Youth Group Fundraiser - Following the 10 AM Service in Harris Hall. Youth Volunteers are needed for prep on Saturday and servers/helpers on Sunday. You can earn community service hours for volunteering. Candlelight Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM.

GETTING YOUR

ST. GREGORY'S PARKING PASS

If you have not yet gotten a parking pass, please know that you can pick one up from the ushers on any Sunday morning from now until March 10th. After that date, members must come to the church office and get a parking pass.

NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SPACE OR ASSISTANCE FOR SERVICES?

To ensure our services are accessible and comfortable for everyone, we have now designated spaces specifically for members of our congregation who use mobility devices such as wheelchairs or walkers. These areas are designed to provide extra room, ensuring full participation in our services for everyone. If you require assistance upon arrival, please don't hesitate to ask an usher for help.

PALM TRAN CONNECTION

RIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE MEETING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Palm Beach County provides ride assistance to those who are unable to drive and meet their eligibility requirements. For those approved for the program, the cost is $3.50 each way or $7.00 round trip. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and to schedule an interview, call 561-649-9838 (and dial "7") or visit Paratransit (Connection) - PalmTran

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

A Place to Belong

THURSDAY, FEB 22

5:45pm - Choristers Rehearsal (Choir Room)

LOOKING AHEAD - SATURDAY, FEB 24

"LEAP OF FAITH" -- DIOCESAN YOUTH PROGRAM

Challenge Course and Team Building Exercises

Saturday, Jan 24 from 9:30am at the FAU campus

Cost: $15/person, includes snacks

Let Anita know ASAP if you are interested!

PARENTS: We need one or more adult chaperones for this event as Anita will not be available.

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB 25

9:10am: Confirmation Class (Conference Room)

9:30am: Nursery open

9:45am: Youth Upper Room Time (Youth Room)

ST. GREGORY'S NURSERY

Open for Dropoff on Sundays at 9:30 AM

Did you know that St. Gregory's nursery is open on Sunday mornings? The beautifully renovated nursery provides childcare during for the 10:00 AM service. Drop off for little ones begins at 9:30 AM.

MOMMY AND ME GROUP

This newly formed group had its first meeting last Sunday in the St. Gregory's nursery and will meet again on Sunday, March 17th. For more information, please contact Margaret O'Connor at magaret.ellard.oconnor@gmail.com.

"LEAP OF FAITH" AT FAU

SATURDAY FEB. 24

Diocesan Youth Program

Challenge Course and Team Building Exercises

The "Leap of Faith" Diocesan Youth Program Challenge Course and Team Building Exercises at FAU

Saturday, February 24 from

9:30 am at the FAU campus

Cost: $15/person, includes snacks

Please let Anita know ASAP if you are interested! Click here to email Anita.

PARENTS: We need one or more adult chaperones for this event as Anita will not be available.

Click here to view photos from last year's Leap of Faith event at FAU.

GODLY PLAY

Mess Makes Meaning Podcast

Caring for young children's spirituality is a delicate balance and can often be made more difficult when we grown-ups don't care for ourselves. Struggling through religious or church-related trauma or even feelings of inadequacy when it comes to answering our children's big questions. At Mess Makes Meaning we are here to equip the parents/caregivers to remind them and their children they are deeply loved by interviewing some guests who are professionals in this vital work. With relatable humor from hosts and guests alike, this podcast is for you and created by Godly Play®

Source: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mess-makes-meaning/id1716081913

SCENES FROM THE UPPER ROOM

We created personal Meditation Stations as part of our Lenten theme of Lent and Listening.

COMMUNION RETREAT

Coming in April

Children’s Communion Retreat

For ALL children ages 6+

April 27-28, 2024

 First Communion classes

are also available now.

For more information please contact

Teri Heemstra-Hernandez

thhabc@aol.com

954-683-3610

ADULT FORMATION

Classes and Formation at St. Gregory's

Wednesdays

8:00 AM - Men's Spirituality Hour (Zoom) 

Meeting Link

10:00 AM - The Reality of Being with Fr. Ben (Zoom) The Reality of Being is an ongoing group, initially composed of the fruit that has fallen out of a three-year Gospel of Thomas circle, and will meet via Zoom every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST. Zoom link here.

Meeting ID: 854 5001 9587 Passcode: 1+1=3

6:00 PM - Rector's Bible Study with Fr. Andrew - Hybrid - On Zoom and In Person (In the Conference Room). Zoom link here Meeting ID: 841 7545 8345 Passcode: 086160

Thursdays

1:00 PM - Women's Bible Study (Youth Room) - For information, contact Evelyn Anderson at ebunn@stanfordalumni.org  or Susan D’Ambrosio, sldambro@gmail.com

ST. GREGORY'S IS NOW LIVESTREAMING

TO THE HOMEPAGE OF OUR WEBSITE

stgregorysepiscopal.org

If you are unable to join us in person for services on Sunday, please join us online! In addition to livestreaming each Sunday's 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist to our Facebook page, St. Gregory's is now livestreaming the service to our homepage for your convenience. Click here to view the service on our homepage (it is located in the middle of the page) or click here to view it on Facebook.

SPOTLIGHT ON ANDRANOVORY

(An.dra.new.voory)

ANDRANOVORY (An.dra.new.voory) is a parish within Toliara where Bishop Todd McGregor and Rev. Patsy McGregor served for more than ten years. Andranovory is St. Gregory’s Parish Link in Madagascar. What does this mean? Well...we have committed to praying for our brothers and sisters in the parish of Andranovory and in turn they are praying for us! Yes! The Andranovory youth, men’s and women’s groups are all praying for us at St. Gregory’s. And, St. Gregory’s youth, women’s and men’s groups, as well as our corporate prayers, are committed to including our brothers and sisters in Andranovory.

Our intent is to form more personal relationships with our brothers and sisters. Fiadanana lives in the Andranovory parish and can introduce us to the culture and people of this area of Madagascar. Nolavy, who is the very first female Malagasy Anglican priest ordained in Madagascar, has already sent us video clips of the Malagasy children demonstrating the pronunciation of Andranovory. We, in turn, will send clips to them to get better acquainted. We will share the fruits of our communications with you. Stay tuned!

We want each of you to become involved in some way. Please add Andranovory to your personal nightly prayers and meditations. If you would like to be involved in sharing video clips or photos, or just want more information about our mission, you may contact Mary Herin at cmnkd@comcast.net.

PASTORAL CARE

St. Gregory's Is Here For You.

St. Gregory's provides a variety of support ministries that are here to support you. Our clergy, staff, and Stephen Ministers are here to answer your questions, pray with you, and for your pastoral needs. Contact the church office at 561-395-8285 or by email at office@st-gregorys.com. Learn more.

PRAYER

Daily Prayer and Prayer Requests

Join us in prayer. Click here to submit your prayer request. To pray for others, click here to view this week's prayer requests. If you'd prefer to receive a daily written prayer, click here to receive each day's word from Daily Prayer (a resource of Forward Movement).

SOUTH FLORIDA HAITI PROJECT

PRAYERS URGENLY NEEDED FOR HAITI

Feb. Prayer Calendar and Quarterly Update

While it seems utterly impossible for the situation in Haiti to get worse... the last 2 months have seen violence and gang activity spreading outside of Port Au Prince causing the inability of travel between Leogane and Bondeau. This affects not only individuals traveling, but movement of all kinds of supplies to as well. All aspects of life have been affected.

Of grave concern is the lack of food for Bondeau. Shelves have been bare in Miragoane... markets are not functioning and wide-scale demonstrations have virtually shut down the country twice in January.

Read more.

ST. GREGORY'S LOVES COFFEE HOUR!

Donations and Volunteers Needed

Join the tradition of fellowship by volunteering for our Sunday Coffee Hour, following the 10 AM service. We are currently seeking volunteers to coordinate and serve our fellow parishioners each week (except for the Brothers Breakfast Sunday). If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, contact Kay Holt at kholt@st-gregorys.com.

Please support Coffee Hour by bringing something to share. We have plenty of pastries, but would greatly appreciate cheese and crackers, fruit, or other treats.

Schedule of Donated Goods for Coffee Hour

Sunday, February 25th - Last Names that begin with I-M

Sunday, March 3th - Last Names that begin with N-Z

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are needed for various ministries.

Our Lay Eucharistic Visitor volunteer group is looking for members of our St. Gregory’s family to join them as they:

1. Deliver communion and enrich the religious experience of those unable to attend church due to illness or incapacity

2. Visit and spiritually support those in need of the comfort and companionship of St. Gregory’s

3. Maintain contact with those parishioners with whom they are assigned to assure them that they are still a part of our St. Gregory’s community.



If this type of ministry appeals to you, please contact David Cominole 561-376-9056 or email him at david.cominole@att.net for more information.

GIVING AT ST. GREGORY'S

Your Support Makes An Impact

Your support of St. Gregory's and our ministries makes our mission of Transforming Hearts and Community Through Jesus' Love a reality. Please click here to give online now. For more information, please email the Church Office or click on these links: Altar Flower Dedications, Capital Campaign, Meals with Meaning, Stewardship, and South Florida Haiti Project.

CONNECT WITH US

Engaging With St. Gregory's

We're grateful that you're part of St. Gregory's growing community! Visit our website at www.stgregorysepiscopal.org for more information or click the links and social media buttons below:

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