MIARAKA starts this Friday at St. Gregory's! 
Click on the image above to watch a sneak preview video! Call 586-801-0082 for tickets today!
WHAT'S HAPPENING 
The weekly newsletter from St. Gregory's - September 22, 2016
Celebrant & Preacher: Bishop Todd McGregor
"Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good thing, and Lazarus in like manner evil things." -Luke 16:19-31
Click the image above to hear the Processional Hymn -  Crown Him with many crowns 
Readings for September 25th 
Hymns 
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
1 Timothy 6:6-19
The Gospel According to Luke 16:19-31

Sermon: Bishop Todd McGregor  

Prayers of the People: Form VI
Processional Hymn 494 - Crown Him with many crowns
Sequence Hymn 552 - 
Fight the good fight with all thy might
Offertory Anthem - Bless the Lord
Presentation Hymn 370 - I Bind Unto Myself This Day
Communion Anthem - Libera Me - click here to read more 
Processional 625  - Ye Holy Angels bright
Bring your pet to our Annual Pet Blessing!
K4C Music to play at St. Gregory's on October 2nd
K4Cmusic will be our special guests on Sunday, October 2nd and will be playing some gathering music prior to our Simple Gifts service and after the service during our Coffee hour fellowship.  K4C Music played at the Downtown BBQ Throwdown here at St. Gregory's back in April and have agreed to share their amazing Christ centered music with us once again. They are an up-and-coming band to watch for 2016. Click the photo above to watch one of their music videos!

The band consists of Sammy Rigaud, Lucson Joseph, Dawenn Dorgile, and Their Producer, Hobnir Laventure. They are Christian-based; with an inspirational theme and a motivating sound. They have challenging music that is uplifting. Their music is at times edgy, mostly up-tempo, and lyrically thoughtful. These guys have a relentless approach to music that is infectious. In only 5 years together they have been able to build a fan base that is "sticky". They released 2 studio albums "Electric Gospel" (2011) and "Life Anthems" (2015) and are currently touring the country. The ceiling for K4Cmusic is truly endless.  For more information about their music and the band visit www.K4Cmusic.com
 
Join us on Sunday October 2nd in Harris Hall for K4C Music & our Simple Gifts service.  
Pictorial Directory 
You can now pick up your new copy of the Pictorial Directory after each service if you had your photo done. You can also stop by the office during the week to pick it up as well. If you didn't have your photo taken but still want a copy, you can pick it up at the office during the week. 
Calling All High School Youth for  Universal Halloween Horror Night - Sunday October 9th
The cost is $56.00 for Florida Residents and we need to know by Sunday October 2nd. Please RSVP with Pastor Angela or with Wendy Mahle ASAP. This is open to only High School youth only. We would leave after Brothers breakfast on Sunday October 9th and return in the wee hours of the morning. 


Newcomers Brunch 
Father Andrew and Anita Sherman cordially invite you and your family to a Newcomers Brunch on October 2nd at 11:30am at the Rectory. Please RSVP by September 29th to office@st-gregorys.com or 561-395-8285. Children are welcome! Childcare is also available. Classes start October 16th.
Fall Quiet Morning at St. Gregory's
Mark your calendars for a Fall Quiet Morning at St. Gregory's on Saturday, October 8, sponsored by the Daughters of the King.  Our theme this year will focus on centering prayer, a method of  focused prayer and meditation. We will gather in Harris Hall at 8:30am for registration and breakfast followed by prayer and reflection at 9:30am - 11:30am. All women of the parish and friends are invited to attend. Please register by Oct.1 by signing up on the sheets in the church or in the church or in Harris Hall or by contacting Marilyn Athey at mathey1856@aol.com.
Living Generously, Transforming Hearts - Stewardship 2017 Update
For the past two years, we have been kicking off our annual Stewardship campaign in the winter for the calendar year. This year we are returning to the fall time frame. This year's theme is Living Generously Transforming Hearts. This year's kick off Sunday is October 9th .   

Presentation Sunday will be November 13.  That's the day when we will be invited to bring the pledge cards up to the altar. During the campaign period, you will be hearing from fellow parishioners about how they "live generously and graciously toward others in the same way that God lives toward you." Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. 
Tour the SWA Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility

St. Gregory's Environmental  Committee Trip and Picnic on  Wed. Oct. 12 at 10:00 AM 
 
We will be going to the SWA facility in West Palm Beach County for a guided tour and bus ride through the complex. Bring a picnic lunch we will enjoy together at the nearby Dyer Park following the tours. Beverages will be supplied. Some may return later to the complex to walk the Butterfly Loop Trail.

The tour is free and children are encouraged to atend. Public schools are closed that day! Contact Susan D'Ambrosio - sldambro@gmail.com or Jim Miller - jdarrellm40@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.  Space is limited.  Car pools will meet at the KMart parking lot at I 95 and Palmetto Park Rd. at 9:00 with prior notice.  Others meet at the Education Center of SWA at 751 Sheridan St. in West Palm Beach. Join us to learn more about what happens to all that stuff we put on the sidewalk.  
Tickets selling fast! Buy them Sunday after Service or in the Office!
The Concert Series begins with Phantom of the Opera!
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Library Book Club
The club will meet October 16th to review "Zealot" by
Reza Aslan, covering the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth. The group will meet in the Library immediately following the 10am service and after obtaining coffee (if desired).  For further information call Virginia Harrold:  561 368-8746.
Yoga Classes  
Join us for Yoga Mondays at 9:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church (just north of Saint Gregory's on Mizner Blvd).  Rev. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren is teaching the class in September. Come join us if you are looking to reduce stress, increase strength, flexibility, balance and practice mindfulness and breath work.


Fort Lauderdale 
Christmas 
Pageant 
Join us for this spectacular show at the Ft. Lauderdale Baptist Church on December 3rd at 2pm for $45. The sign up sheet is in Harris Hall. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 25 Transportation by bus will leave at noon for the show.


Michael Curry video on loving, liberating, and life-giving
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Bible Study Opportunities at St. Gregory's 
Tuesday 
10:00 am - Women's Bible Study
Wednesday 
8:00 am - Men's Spirituality Breakfast (Marlee's Diner)
7:00 am - Rector's Bible Study
Friday
9:00 am - Women's Bible Study 
Join Us In Prayer
We ask you to join us in a prayer for our parish. 

Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven  and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen  the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent.  Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring  us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church;  through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
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Coffee Hour Schedule 

September 25: Last names A-H
October 2: Last names I-M
October 9: Last names N-Z

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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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St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
100 NE Mizner Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.8285
office@st-gregorys.com
www.stgregorysepiscopal.org