A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM FR. ANDREW

The Blessing of Faithfulness

In today's video message, Father Andrew warmly invites you to take advantage of the blessing of faithfulness that is our fall offering of services and formation for adults, children, and youth.

Our Sunday School and youth programs are thriving and we encourage parents to learn more about these rich offerings. St. Gregory's worship schedule includes 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM services on Sunday as well as Noonday Eucharist services on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This fall, embrace the blessing of faithfulness by participating in these enriching activities that invigorate our congregational life at St. Gregory's.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Women's Bible Study

St. Gregory’s Women’s Bible Study was established a few years ago to provide a welcoming opportunity for women to pray and discuss the week's gospel reading. No prior preparation is needed. As friendships are fostered, our faith is deepened. Our group meets each Thursday from 1: PM to 2:15 PM in St. Gregory’s Youth Room. 

Our meetings are a tapestry of ecumenical dialogues and deepening friendships. With participants from various Christian traditions, discussions are enriched with diverse perspectives on the gospel and Christianity. Though we occasionally encounter varying points of view, God's grace ensures that harmony and mutual respect highlight our common beliefs and unity as Christ's Body.

Leadership is shared, allowing anyone to step forward, fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment. A testament to God's guiding hand is our fellowship and deep bonds we've formed. While our primary focus is on scripture and prayer, the essence of our gatherings is the sacred space we've crafted, underlined by a strong commitment to confidentiality.

To anyone considering joining us, our doors and hearts are open. Our journey resonates with Ephesians 2:22: “In Him you are also being built into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit,” a truth we've experienced collectively and individually. Through faith, friendship, and understanding, The Women’s Bible Study is truly "Making a Difference."

For further information please contact Evelyn Anderson, ebunn@stanfordalumni.org or office@st-gregorys.com or

call the office at 561-395-8285.

WISDOM SCHOOL

Seeing with the Eye of the Heart

Dear Wisdom students,

If you are looking for something you're trying to find outside of yourself, join me by going within.

Connect here.

In Christ,

Fr. Ben+

FALL / 2023 OFFERINGS

Click here to learn more about Fr. Ben's Fall offerings:

Radical Optimism, and The Reality of Being.

A MESSAGE FROM TIM

Music Ministry

This Sunday we will hear and read the Ten Commandments from the Book of Exodus. From Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, we will hear about a righteousness that comes from the law of faith, not of man. In Matthew’s Gospel we hear Christ telling yet another parable of the vineyard, ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone…” At the 10 am service, we will hear the choir sing the powerful anthem by Dale Wood, “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation.”  This ancient text is derived from a Latin hymn from the 7^th century and was translated by John Mason Neale for inclusion in the hymnal “Hymns Ancient and Modern” published in 1861. This hymn has continued to endure utilizing several different tunes and arrangements. 

I’m so excited to be back with you during the week for Morning Prayer and I hope you’ll join me online Tuesdays and Wednesdays . It truly is one of my favorite times of the week.

Blessings to all,

Tim

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

A Place to Belong

Thursday, October 5

5:45 PM - Choristers Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Saturday, October 7

11:00 AM - Pet Blessing

(On the South Lawn at St. Gregory's)

Youth Group - Pet Food Collection for local pet shelter(s)! Scroll down for more info.

Sunday, October 8

9:10 AM - Confirmation Class (Conference Room)

9:30 AM - St Gregory's Nursery Opens for Dropoff

9:45 AM - 3yrs - 5th grade (Designated classrooms)

9:45 AM - Upper Room Time for middle and high school (Youth Room)

Thursday, October 12

5:45 PM - Choristers Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Next Sunday, October 15

9:10 AM - Confirmation Class (Conference Room)

9:30 AM - St. Gregory's Nursery Opens for Dropoff

9:45 AM - Upper Room Time for Middle and High School (Youth Room)

CHORISTER REHEARSALS

Thursday Evenings

from 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

St. Gregory's Choristers meet each Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in the choir room for rehearsals. If you are interested in learning more about the Choristers, please email Tim Brumfield at TBrumfield@St-gregorys.com

THE BRIYA KICKOFF WAS AWESOME!

Thank You to Everyone Who Attended

The Boca Raton Interfaith Youth Association (BRIYA) kicked off the 2023-24 year with a celebration of the Jewish festival of Sukkot at B'nai Torah synagogue. A fantastic way to begin a new season of interfaith fellowship. Many thanks to leaders Gena Vallee and Cathy Berkowitz for planning this great get-together!

For more information, please contact Gena at gvallee@st-gregorys.com.

GODLY PLAY

We Have An Exciting Fall Planned!

So many thought-provoking events are happening with Godly Play this fall! Click here to view our September newsletter and learn about ways to connect and engage. Click here to hear from an adult who grew up with Godly Play to better understand the importance of why Sunday School Matters. Don't miss a minute of information about Godly Play! Click here to register for our newsletter!

YOUTH GROUP SPONSORS

PET FOOD COLLECTION

Help Local Animal Shelters

Feed Their Guests!

Please bring canned wet food or bagged dry food to the Pet Blessing. Or, you can bring items to the church office during the week (during office hours) and on Sundays all through October.

(NO expired or previously opened items, please!)

The Youth Group will collect items

and donate them to local shelters.

LOOK FOR OUR TABLE AT THE PET BLESSING!

LOOKING AHEAD

Exciting Fall Offerings

Sunday, October 22 - Harvest Festival (Youth Room): Food, Fun, and Fellowship for all children and youth during the Town Hall Meeting!

Sunday, October 29 - Meals with Meaning Service Day: Gather in the Youth Room immediately following the 10:00 AM service.

More amazing programs in the works!

Stay tuned for dates and details!

54TH ANNUAL EPISCOPAL CONVENTION FOR THE SOUTHEAST DIOCESE OF FLORIDA

Thank You to St. Gregory's Delegates!

The 54th Annual Episcopal Convention for the Southeast Diocese of Florida will be convened on October 27 and 28 at St. Andrews School in Boca Raton, Fl. St. Gregory’s will send three delegates this year: Paula Holgerson, Hugh Strachan, and Phil Hall. The First Alternate is David Gury. We would like to give prayers and thanks to our volunteer members as they represent our church

at this important convention.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Sanctuary Renovation

The renovation work in the church sanctuary is coming together beautifully. As you can see in the latest photos, the flooring work continues. The tile has been installed down the center aisle, and room has been made on the two outside borders for the gorgeous Italian marble mosaic. All primary flooring has been installed and grouted. The Botticino altar flooring installation should commence in the next couple of weeks. The drywall finishes are complete, and the crew is ready to start the painting. We are looking forward to the pews being delivered in mid-November. We have not encountered significant delays and anticipate being in the Sanctuary for Christmas. 

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 will be 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. If interested, contact Fr. Ben here.

6:00 PM - Rector's Bible Study with Fr. Andrew - Hybrid - On Zoom and In Person (In the Conference Room)

Meeting Link Meeting ID: 821 8193 8028 Passcode: 713673

6:00 PM - Radical Optimism with Fr. Ben (Zoom) Click here to learn more and to register.



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

SOUTH FLORIDA HAITI PROJECT

Regional Gathering - Thursday, Oct. 12

While we are spread out geographically, SFHP is connected by our hearts for partnership with the people of Bondeau, Haiti.

Please Join Us!

Regional Gathering at Bethesda by the Sea

Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 PM

141 S. County Road

Palm Beach, FL 33480



Please come learn about who we are....hear he latest updates...how you can make a difference and meet the many faces of South Florida Haiti Project from your deanery!

Enjoy some delicious treats, beverages, and connect with one another!

THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

A Brief History of this Outstanding Organization

St. Brigid of Kildare is an active chapter of the International Order of the Daughters of the King (DoK) here at St. Gregory’s that was initiated on December 13, 1959. The DoK is an ecumenical organization originating in 1885 in the Episcopal Church. Today there are chapters worldwide including churches in communion with the Episcopal church, or churches in the historic episcopate but not in communion with it. Our membership currently includes women in the Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA), and Roman Catholic churches.

The Mission of The Order is the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through Prayer, Service, and Evangelism. The vows of prayer, service, and evangelism are taken after a discernment period during which a twelve-unit study is completed. As nuns we do not wear habits or live in communal housing together, rather we are regular women married, single, or divorced.

In line with St. Gregory’s inclusive tenets we are an open and inclusive organization available to all women regardless of race, creed, color, gender, or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA+ women are welcomed as children of God.

Our chapter has hybrid meetings (live and via Zoom) monthly on the second Saturday. The meetings incorporate spiritual growth & and development, prayer, scripture readings, and chapter business, We are mindful of respecting time and maintain a one-hour meeting.

DID YOU KNOW?

Madagascar and St. Gregory's have a connection!

As a congregation, we pray for the Diocese of Toliara in our weekly worship.  Would you like to be involved in furthering this relationship? If you are interested in helping, there will be a luncheon meeting on Saturday October 14 at 11:45am at the home of Betsy Wenzel, 485 NW 6th Street in Boca Raton.  We intend to connect via Zoom at the meeting with a diocesan leader in Madagascar to discuss ways to enhance educational opportunities in the Diocese.  For more information please contact Betsy Wenzel at (561) 542-0305 or jpbetsy@gmail.com 

BLESSING OF THE PETS

Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 AM

on St. Gregory's South Lawn

Everyone is invited! On Saturday, October 7th, join us for our annual Blessing of the Pets at 11:00 AM. A cherished tradition and one of our community's most anticipated events of the year, this special gathering celebrates our furry, feathered, and finned friends. Whether they bark, meow, chirp, or swim, all pets are welcome. Come join us for this heartwarming event and share in the joy and unity it brings to our community. Note: The Youth Group is collecting food for pets to be donated to local animal shelters. Please bring your donations to the Blessing of the Pets. Please see more information on this in the article above. Additional (free) parking is available in the Mizner Park garage.

NEWCOMERS CLASSES

Begin this Sunday, October 8

Join Father Andrew for a 5-week reflection on Life in Christ at St. Gregory's beginning Sunday, October 8 at 11:30 AM in the second-floor conference room. Classes conclude on Sunday, November 12. Childcare will be available (in the first-floor nursery) for all sessions from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for children of any age.

Newcomer Classes are a beautiful way to enter into our community, gain a deeper understanding of life in Christ at St. Gregory's, forge new friendships, and experience God's grace in abundance! We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

Monday, October 9

St. Gregory's Church Office will be closed next Monday, October 9th in observance of the national holiday. However, Father Andrew's in-person Morning Prayer will be held at 9:00 AM in the Harris Hall Sanctuary. The office will resume regular business hours on Tuesday morning.

ST. GREGORY'S LUNCH BUNCHERS

Next Lunch: Wednesday, October 11

The next Lunch Bunch meetup will take place on October 11th. For more information about the Lunch Bunchers or to reserve your spot for the next lunch, please email Andrea Chang at Chang0113@aol.com

ECW OCTOBER MEETING

Thursday, October 12th

Calling all ladies of St. Gregory's! You are warmly invited to join the ECW's next meeting on Thursday, October 12th at 2:30 PM in the Conference Room. For more information, please contact Karen Guzik at karenguzik@aol.com.

TOWN HALL MEETING

AND STEWARDSHIP KICKOFF

Sunday, October 22

Join us on Sunday, October 22nd as we kick off Stewardship season with an informative Town Hall meeting as part of the 10:00 AM service! During the timeeting, children and youth will enjoy a fun Harvest Festival in the Youth Room!

SAVE THE DATE

St. Gregory's Platinum Anniversary Gala

Hurry! Ticket Prices increase on Monday!

Mark your calendars for an evening of elegance and celebration! Join us for St. Gregory's Platinum Anniversary Gala on Thursday, November 2nd, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Lakeside Terrace located at 7880 Glades Road in Boca Raton.

This gala promises to be a dazzling tribute to our rich history and vibrant future. Click here to purchase your tickets now. We look forward to celebrating with you!

ST. GREGORY'S

PLATINUM ANNIVERSARY GALA

Supporting The Event

We are excited to announce our 70th Anniversary Gala! To commemorate this milestone in our history of devotion to God, we will be celebrating with a festive fundraising event on November 2, 2023. We prayerfully ask that you support this important event with contributions, gift certificates, sponsorships, your own creative ideas, as well as donated items for silent and live auctions. All donations are taxdeductible as allowed by law. To donate and celebrate this historic anniversary, please contact:

Arely Castellón-Cox: ACastellon@sparkleteam.com or Carole Boucard: caroleboucard@gmail.com

SUNDAY "COFFEE HOUR"

Join us in the Courtyard on Sunday!

Join us in the courtyard on Sunday morning following the 10 AM service to enjoy cool drinks and time with good friends. Unfortunately, we don’t always have a varied assortment of goodies to serve. If you would like to bring some treats please drop them by the kitchen before the 10 AM service (the earlier, the better). Once construction is over and we have moved out of Harris Hall, we will go back to our snack contribution rotation, but until then, please bring something to go with our cold drinks! Thank you.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Honoring Loved Ones

Donations to our flower dedication fund help to offset the cost of altar flowers and are a wonderful way to honor a loved one or an important milestone. Click to learn more.

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 hompage (it is located in the middle of the page) or click here to view it on Facebook.

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.

SEPTEMBER PRAYER CALENDAR

Prayers for Haiti

Please join us as we lift up the people of Haiti in prayer. Click here to view the September Prayer calendar.

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).

UPCOMING AT ST. GREGORY'S

Important Dates

Saturday, October 7th - Blessing of the Pets, Youth Group collecting food for animal shelters (South Lawn)

Saturday, October 7th - Memorial Service for Alice Lowenstein

Sunday, October 8th - Newcomers Classes Begin

Monday, October 9th - Church Office Closed for the National Holiday

Wednesday, October 11th - Lunch Bunchers Meetup

Saturday, October 14th - DOK Monthly Meeting

Saturday, October 21st - Altar Guild Meeting

Sunday, October 22nd - Stewardship Sunday - Town Hall Meeting (The Town Hall Meeting will be part of the 10:00AM Service), Harvest Festival for Children and Youth

Sunday, October 29th - Altzheimer's Care Presentation

Thursday, November 2nd - St. Gregory's Platinum Anniversary Gala

NEW TO ST. GREGORY'S?

We are so very glad you're here.

Welcome! We invite you to explore life at St. Gregory’s by reaching out to our clergy after services, by emailing the church office at office@st-gregorys.com, by calling us at 561-395-8285 or by clicking here to complete our welcome form. Father Andrew will lead the next series of Newcomers classes beginning tSunday, October 8th in the Conference Room. We warmly invite you to attend. God is doing extraordinary things among us and would love for you to be a part of it all.  

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 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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