TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE AND INVITATION

FROM FATHER ANDREW

In today's video, Father Andrew shares an exciting update and invites you to join us on Palm Sunday and throughout Holy Week for services.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Voices From Our Congregation

Holy Week is a gift from God, if we're willing to receive it, to enter into it. What is required of us is to show up, to be present, to be open and ready to receive all that God wants to give us as we follow Jesus through these sacred days and sacred moments. What I feel during this week is God's holy work of inscribing love in our hearts and growing us into the likeness of Christ. The liturgies of Holy Week make a difference.

One of my most cherished moments in this week--when this holy work feels so raw, so palpable--is during the three-hour service on Good Friday when seven members of St. Gregory's, not the clergy, reflect on Jesus' seven last words from the cross. There is such honesty and holy vulnerability in these meditations as each speaker reflects on what these words mean in their lives. Over the years, many of these meditations keep reverberating in my heart. This has made a difference in my life of faith. I give thanks for the voices from our congregation who over the years have participated in this service. Come and see and listen this year as we take this journey with Jesus again. 

In Christ,

Andrew+

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER

Schedule of Services and Activities

HOLY WEEK  

 Palm Sunday, March 24

Services at 8 AM, 10 AM, and 6 PM



Special Palm Sunday Program

for Children and youth.

Children and Youth, please meet at the front of the church shortly before 10am for the Palm Sunday procession. After the procession head to the Youth Room for a special program!

Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 PM; Tenebrae

Maundy Thursday, March 28

Services at 12 noon and 6:30 PM. 

Vigil follows: 8 PM-8 AM

 Good Friday, March 29

Services at Noon - 3 PM, 6:30 PM

Holy Saturday, March 30

Mommy and Me Easter Egg Hunt

(East Terrace/Harris Hall): Time TBD

Service in the North Columbarium: 8:00 AM

The Great Vigil of Easter: 6:30 PM

      EASTER SUNDAY

Easter Sunday, March 31

Easter Sunrise Beach Eucharist: 6:30 AM (at the South Beach Pavilion at Palmetto Park Road and A1A)

         Holy Eucharist (In the Sanctuary)

7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, AND 11:15 AM (there will be incense at the 11:15 AM service) and 6 PM

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

The envelopes for Easter flowers and music will be 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.

SOUP-TO-GO FOR SALE

THIS SUNDAY

YOUTH FUNDRAISER

We had plenty of soup from the Lent Lunch so we've frozen it and will have it ready to go this Sunday! Visit our table in Harris Hall after the 10am service and pick up some delicious options to take home: chicken & rice; split pea; vegan black bean; or, Rose's Gumbo Special! $5/container or $12 for 3 containers. Each container holds 2 cups. Proceeds go to support our Youth Group.

THE REALITY OF BEING

“We always hope that something will come about all by itself, but transformation takes place only if, little by little, I give myself to it entirely. We have to pay with the effort of self-remembering and the effort of self-observation, giving up the lie of believing in ourselves for a moment of reality. This will bring a new attitude toward ourselves. The most difficult thing is to learn how to pay. We receive exactly as much as we pay. In order to feel the authority of a subtle Presence, we have to pass beyond the wall of our ego, the wall of our mental reactions from which springs the notion of ‘I.’ It is necessary to pay. Without paying, we have nothing.”

- Jeanne de Salzmann

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

Reality lives outside of linear time. It begs a stillness. Silence. Immobility. You could almost substitute “pay” in the above quote with “pray.”

We moved along to the chapter,  RECOGNIZING A FALSE ATTITUDE, pp. 247 - 253, (sections 117 - 120).

Recognizing that the projection of ourselves is a phantom - an intruder - we addressed our contradictions. We addressed the boldness of our contradictions and how intrusive they are to make themselves feel real. But also address how they simply leave us stuck in “Ordinary I.” The false self sinking in quicksand, all the while acting as the king holding the scepter.

Can we be conscious enough of being here, without affirming who we want to be but aren’t?

The attitude within which we approach this task makes all the difference.

See you next Wednesday!

This ongoing group 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+

A MESSAGE FROM TIM

By Tim Brumfield

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we look forward to the Procession of Palms as we gather in front of the church building and process around the block singing together the hymn “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!” The organ will sound in triumphant fanfare as the congregation enters the sanctuary, this time singing the majestic hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”. One of the oldest known hymns in Christendom is the ancient Greek hymn which was adopted into Christian texts, the Oxyrhynchus hymn, and dates to around the end of the 3^rd century. The manuscript was discovered in 1918 and is kept in the Sackler Library, Oxford. The lyrics written in Greek invoke silent praise for the Holy Trinity and together with the Phos Hilaron, these texts are among the earliest known to have been used by the first Christians… together all the eminent ones of God… night nor day, Let it/them be silent. Let the luminous stars not, Let the rushings of winds, the sources of all surging rivers cease. While we hymn, Father and Son and Holy Spirit, let all the powers answer, "Amen, amen, Strength, praise, and glory forever to God, the sole giver of all good things. Amen, amen."

The scripture for Sunday from Paul’s Letter to the Philippians is a form of this ancient text and it has been set to music by many composers through the centuries. We will hear the Choir of St. Gregory’s sing a setting by Austin Lovelace of this ancient text “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus…Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, e’en the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord…” We will also sing the hymn “At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow” to the tune “King’s Weston” which is also a paraphrase of this same text.

For Communion, the choir will sing the stirring anthem by Kenneth Leighton, “Solus ad Victimam” which is a setting of another ancient text by Peter Abelard (1089-1142). Leighton’s use of dissonant harmonies and effectual crescendo building to the final climax …to win the laughter of thine Easter Day… create a musical experience which leaves the listener, and the chorister alike, overwhelmed with emotion. “Alone to sacrifice thou goest, Lord, giving thyself to Death whom thou has slain. For us thy wretched folk is any word? Who know that for our sins this is thy pain? For they are ours, O Lord, our deeds, why must thou suffer torture for our sin? Let our hearts suffer in thy Passion, Lord, that very suffering may thy mercy win. This is the night of tears, the three days’ space, sorrow abiding of the eventide, until the day break with the risen Christ, and hearts that sorrowed shall be satisfied. So may our hearts share in thine anguish, Lord, that they may sharers of the glory be; Heavy with weeping may the three days pass, to win the laughter, the laughter of thine Easter Day.”

I want to thank all those who are contributing to our Easter Music fund! If you’d like to make a gift, please use the designated envelopes on Sunday morning or call the church office.

Blessings to all,

Tim

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

A Place to Belong

Thursday, March 24

5:45 pm - Choristers Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Palm Sunday, March 24

NO Confirmation Class today!

9:30 am: Nursery open

Special Palm Sunday program!

Please meet at the front of the church shortly before 10am for the Palm Sunday procession.

After the procession head to the Youth Room for a special program!

SOUP-TO-GO FOR SALE!

We had plenty of soup from the Lent Lunch so we've frozen it and will have it ready to go this Sunday! Visit our table in Harris Hall after the 10am service and pick up some delicious options to take home: chicken & rice; split pea; vegan black bean; or, Rose's Gumbo Special!

$5/container or $12 for 3 containers

Easter Sunday, March 31 - HAPPY EASTER!

No Sunday School, Confirmation Class, or Upper Room Time - Enjoy worshipping with your family!

SCENES FROM THE UPPER ROOM

Lent Lunch Youth Fundraiser

Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17: We headed to Harris Hall and the kitchen to help prep for the Lent Lunch fundraiser and lend a hand

to Meals with Meaning.

Many, many thanks to:

Rose Vallee for being our chef extraordinaire and general coordinator

Gena Vallee for all-around support

Jeff Miller, Matthew Dietz, and Sneha, Shreya & Sanjana Thomas for prep help

Sneha Thomas and Alexandra Ferrada for greeting and cashiering

AND to all our youth and young adult volunteers!

AWESOME JOB, EVERYONE!!!

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Broward College's Human Library

On Wednesday, March 13 Gena Vallee and Anita Sherman participated in the Human Library at Broward College's North Campus, an event designed to allow students to have dialogue with representatives from a variety of community organizations. Gena represented the Boca Raton Interfaith Youth Association and Anita represented the Canterbury Ministry. The conversations were rich and engaging -- an excellent experience all around!

SAVE THESE DATES!

Other Great Stuff In the Works!

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

EASTER EGG HUNT - 3:30 PM

See information below

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 - HAPPY EASTER!

No Sunday School, Confirmation Class, or Upper Room Time - Enjoy worshipping with your family!

April/May (dates/details TBD)

Saturday, April 13 - Diocesan Acolyte Festival

9am - 3pm; Holy Family Episcopal Church (Miami Gardens) A fun and learning event for all ages of acolytes to improve skills and to celebrate this vital ministry.

Sunday, April 21 - Special Earth Day Program

9:45am - during Youth Upper Room time

Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28 - Happening Retreat - Diocesan program for high school teens

St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, Boynton Beach

May (date/details TBD) - Youth Group fun time -- Boomers in Boca



April/May (date/details TBD) - Youth Group service -- Visit to Boca Rehab

April/May (date/details TBD) - College Conversations -- FAU students sharing wisdom with youth about all things college

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 30 at 3:30 PM

Saturday, March 30 at 3:30 pm

St. Gregory's East Terrace (egg hunt) and Harris Hall (refreshments)

Open to all St. Gregory's families with children 4yrs old and under, all Mommy & Me participants, and invited guests.

Please RSVP to Amanda Tonorio

ajamesphoto@live.com

CHILDREN'S COMMUNION RETREAT

Final week to register!

Final week to register for the

Children’s Communion Retreat

For ALL children 6+

April 27-28, 2024

Contact: Teri Heemstra-Hernandez

thhabc@aol.com, 954-683-3610

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.

JUNE: IT'S KANUGA TIME!

Kanuga Youth Week 2024

Kanuga Youth Week 2024

June 16-21

Bus transportation and other details are being determined by our diocese. Stay tuned for more info.

Let Anita know if you are interested in going!

anitasherman561@gmail.com

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 will not meet on March 27 or April 3 and will resume class on April 10. This class meets via (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 will not meet on March 27 or April 3 and willresume class on April 10  - Hybrid class - 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) - The Women's Bible Study group will not meet on Thursday, March 28 but will resume their regular schedule the following week. For information, contact Evelyn Anderson at ebunn@stanfordalumni.org  or Susan D’Ambrosio, sldambro@gmail.com

ECW THRIFT STORE

OPENING TUESDAY, APRIL 2!

We are thrilled to announce the grand reopening of St. Gregory's ECW Thrift Store! Our doors will reopen on Tuesday, April 2. Our new operating hours will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM, and on the second Sunday of each month during Brothers Breakfast Sundays. Join us during our Grand Reopening on Sunday, April 14. It's the perfect opportunity to find unique treasures and support St. Gregory's. We are looking forward to seeing you in the thrift store!

MASTER CHORALE OF SOUTH FLORIDA

IN CONCERT AT ST. GREGORY'S

Sunday, April 7 at 4:00 PM

Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor

Brett Karlin, Conductor

This dazzling setting of the Mass exemplifies Mozart’s brilliance in uniting music and text to create drama. Written to showcase the vocal talents of his wife Constanze, the Great Mass is an undisputed masterpiece revered by Mozart fans for 250 years.

On this program, the Master Chorale’s performance of the Great Mass in C Minor will be complemented by two motets: Mozart’s glorious Exsultate, jubilate and Joseph Haydn’s Insanae et vanae curae. Click to learn more and to purchase tickets.

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

HATS OFF TO WOMEN

THE ECW SPRING TEA

Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 PM

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) at St. Gregory's invites you to an enchanting afternoon at our ECW Annual Tea, happening on Saturday, April 13th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Harris Hall.

This year, we're celebrating by taking our "Hats Off to Women," and are thrilled to announce The Rev. Dr. Patricia ("Patsy") McGregor will serve as our special guest speaker.

Prepare to enjoy a variety of sweet and savory treats, complemented by exquisite teas. Tickets are available for $40.00 each. For those interested, mimosas, including non-alcoholic options, will be offered for an additional $5.00.

EVENT PARKING

The ECW Spring Tea is one of St. Gregory's most popular signature events and will likely sell out. Parking at the event will be free for our guests but we encourage everyone to carpool as spaces may be limited. Note: Additional free parking is available in the Mizner Park garage located just across the street if the St. Gregory's parking lot becomes full.

TICKET INFORMATION

To secure your tickets, please reach out to Susan D’Ambrosio at 561-350-5964, or Karen Guzik at 404-983-3476. Tickets will also be available for purchase in the courtyard after both services this Sunday.

Be sure to mark your calendars now as the ECW Tea is one of St. Gregory's most popular signature events and will likely sell out. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this memorable and inspiring event and feel free to bring your friends!

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE

ECW SPRING TEA SILENT AUCTION

Please Consider Donating for a Great Cause

Be a part of this year's ECW annual Spring Tea, where we take our "Hats Off to Women" to celebrate the remarkable women in our lives and community. As part of this special event, we are excited to host a silent auction to further support our cause. We are currently seeking donations of items to be auctioned, including gift cards, jewelry, gourmet snacks, candies, coffees, teas, and biscuits, among others. Your generous contributions will add to the success of our event.

OPEN HEARTS, OPEN DOORS

ST. GREGORY'S DEDICATION SERVICE

AND OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION

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. 

ECW (EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN) SCHOLARSHIP

Apply Now! $1,000 Scholarship to

Support Education for Women

Due to successful ECW fundraising efforts and to the generous donations of our greater church parishioners, and, as part of St. Gregory’s ECW mission in alignment with the National ECW organization, this program helps:

-To bring aid to women to help them become equal partners within their communities; and

-To provide an opportunity for women to improve life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

All applications must be received in full by COB May 5, 2024. The award recipient will be notified and receive their award either on or before May 15, 2024.

Contact: Rebecca Sorensen at rsorens51@gmail.com

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.

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.

GETTING A PARKING PASS

FROM THE USHERS

If you have not yet gotten a parking pass, please stop by the church office during weekly business hours to get a 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

ANDRANOVORY (An.dra.new.voory)

More….on the Parish of Andranovory

To begin the story:

Andranovory is one of sixteen parishes within the Diocese of Toliara, Madagascar. The Diocese is approximately the size of Florida. The Andranovory parish has eight churches. There is one parish priest, Bishop Samitiana (Samy for short) for all the congregations. In addition, there are two Evangelists and several Catechists that assist Bishop Samy. Christ Church (Fiangonan ’i Kristy) is in the town of Andranovory. Many rural parish congregations worship in a home, under a tree or in a classroom or rented space. The photos today are of Christ Church and Antranokaky Church. (under the tree)

Please keep the eight parish churches, Bishop Samy and their church leaders in your prayers, as we know that they are praying for St. Gregory’s. If you would like to be involved in sharing video clips or photos from St. Gregory’s, or just want more information about our mission, you may contact Mary Herin at cmnkd@comcast.net.

SOUTH FLORIDA HAITI PROJECT

March Prayer Calendar and Update

Click the link and button below for the latest news of gangs attacking prisons, the freeing of 4000 criminals, and the March prayer calendar for Haiti. Read 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).

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, March 24th - Last Names that begin with A-H

Sunday, April 7th - Newcomers Host Coffee Hour

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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