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| The new St. Gregory's website is here. Log on to see the beautiful redesign and many new features we have added. This website is just one more way St. Gregory's is "on the road from good to great"! |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
The weekly newsletter from St. Gregory's - Nov. 25, 2015
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Thanksgiving with St. Gregory's
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 While the turkey is cooking, come to St. Gregory's on Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m. for our Thanksgiving Service. We will celebrate the Holy Eucharist and the special day of thanks together as a St. Gregory's family.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in our parish!
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| You're Invited: Christmas Open House at the Parish Home/Rectory |
Christmas Cheer for One and All!
The Sherman Family invites you to the Annual Christmas Open House at the Parish Home/Rectory!
Please join us on
Sunday, December 6
during the following times:
9-10 a.m.:
Coffee Hour after the 8 a.m. service
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.:
Coffee Hour after the 10 a.m. service
Sip some punch, nibble some goodies, chat with friends, and enjoy some holiday cheer with our church family -- all are welcome!
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| Preparing for Christmas: Advent Reflections with the Clergy |
This Sunday, November 29, at 9 a.m., Fr. Craig Burlington will hold the first session of his Advent-long class titled Preparing for Christmas: Advent Reflections with the Clergy. The group will read the book Preparing for Christmas by Richard Rohr. Copies will be provided.
This class will take place at the same time every Sunday morning during Advent. Come hear Fr. Craig share his unique insights into the Advent season! Look for a full story on the class in next week's What's Happening-Steeple News edition.
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| Get Ready for a Women's Retreat Next Week |
All women of St. Gregory's are invited to participate in a half-day Advent retreat on Saturday, December 5 from 9am - 1pm. We will meet at the Chapel of St. Andrew (2707 NW 37 St, Boca); the women of the Chapel are invited to join us for this gathering. Our theme will be the Advent collects, the oldest prayers in our Book of Common Prayer; short reflections will be presented on each of the four collects with time afterwards either for silent meditation or small group discussion. Please join us as we invite the Holy Spirit to center us and give us peace as we anticipate the Christmas season. Bring a friend, too! For more information, please speak with or email Anita Sherman at [email protected]; to RSVP, please email Jessica Fontaine at [email protected].
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Blessing of the Community Christmas Creche
The Boca Raton Community Christmas Creche will be blessed on Monday, November 30 at 6 p.m. at Sanborn Square in downtown Boca Raton--a great family Christmas event!
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Grief Support Ministry
The St. Gregory's Grief Support Ministry will meet Sunday, December 6 at 11:45 a.m. in the library. Anyone interested in learning more is invited to attend or contact the church office.
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Memorial Service for Mary Muro
A memorial service for Mary Muro will be Saturday, December 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory's, with a luncheon reception to follow in Harris Hall.
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| Sign Up for Icon Writing Class by December 3 |
Brooks Wilson will be offering a four-day Icon Writing Workshop from
Sunday, January 10 to Wednesday, January 13 in the Youth Room upstairs in Harris Hall. This workshop is open to anyone who would like to experience the writing of an icon enhanced by spiritual contemplation. Once you have written one or more icons and wish to continue, membership in the Icon Guild will be available to you. The Icon Guild will be forming officially in January 2016; stay tuned for further details.
Individuals participating in the January workshop will have
a choice of three images to write:
Christ Emmanuel, the Virgin Mary, or John the Baptist. The cost is $200.00 for the class, which covers all materials.Coffee and tea are provided; please bring your own lunch and/or snacks. Mail checks to Brooks Wilson (10677 Maple Chase Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33498) as soon as possible, as the boards need to be ordered by December 3. For further questions, please call Brooks at 561.409.2245 or email her at [email protected]
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Lessons and Carols
This Sunday, November 29, at 4:30 p.m., the St. Gregory's Choir will lead us in a service of Advent Lessons and Carols as we usher in the season of Advent. This beautiful service will inspire and prepare your hearts and minds for the expectation and coming of the Christ Child. Plan now to attend!
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A St. Gregory's Christmas Concert
On December 12 at 7 p.m., experience the magic of Christmas at the annual Christmas Concert. The season comes alive as we enjoy hearing and singing the time-honored carols, hymns, and anthems interwoven with the story of the Advent and birth of the Christ child. For tickets,
visit our website
. Make this Christmas a St. Gregory's Christmas!
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| Find the Perfect Vacation at the Holly-Versary |
| Why spend hours planning your next vacation when you can bid on the trip of a lifetime? At the Holly-Versary Brunch at St. Gregory's on Sunday, December 13, we're holding a LIVE auction for four incredible vacations, outlined below. See why you'll want to ditch the travel websites and purchase your next vacation at the Holly-Versary! |
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Ritz-Carlton Ski Vacation
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING: Stay a week in a three bedroom, three bathroom penthouse with dedicated on-site concierge service for travel needs, dinner reservations, and more. Fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and flat screen TVs with surround sound entertainment centers. Member privileges to the acclaimed Aspen Recreation Center, Ritz Kids program, and kids/teens game room. Enjoy twice-daily housekeeping and a complimentary Aspen in-town shuttle.
Value: $7,000
Minimum Bid: $2,500
Trip Dates: One week beginning March 26, 2016 or September 17, 2016. You must select the date by December 31, 2015.
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Key Colony Beach in the Florida Keys
VACATION IN PARADISE: Enjoy the Florida Keys in style! Relax for one week in a four bedroom, three bathroom duplex in Key Colony Beach on Marathon Key in the gorgeous Florida Keys. The stay includes membership to the Cabana Club, a private club with a pool, beach, and restaurant.
Value: $2,000
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Trip Dates: Choice of Dates Subject to Availability
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North Carolina Mountain Retreat
Enjoy six nights, seven days in scenic Wolf Ridge Resort 25 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina. Stay in this European-style chalet in the spring, summer, winter, or fall--your choice! Luxuriate in three bedrooms and 2.5 baths with fireplaces, a whirlpool tub, decks, grills, TVs, and more. Accommodates 8-10 people. This chalet is walking distance from Breakaway Ski Lift and includes membership to the scenic Wolf Ridge pool and spa.
Value: $1,750
Minimum Bid: $875
Trip Dates: Available for one week from January to December 2016, with some restrictions
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Berkshire Getaway
LUXURY AT ITS BEST: Enjoy a two-night stay at a fabulous bed and breakfast in the Berkshires. You'll have five-star accommodations, superb breakfasts, and the warm hospitality of your hosts, Nina and Steven Egmont. Situated in the heart of Lenox, Massachusetts, just minutes from Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony. Additional nights are discounted.
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $250
Trip Dates: Two nights from July to September 2016 based on availability
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| Still need tickets to the Holly-Versary? Call the office at 561.395.8285 or buy online. |
| Lunch Bunch Christmas Luncheon |
The Lunch Bunch will meet on December 18 at the Sea Watch Restaurant on the Ocean, 6002 N. Ocean Blvd.(A-1A), in Fort Lauderdale at 12:30 p.m. for their Christmas Luncheon. The Lunch Bunch is open to all parishioners for food, fun, and fellowship. Reservations are needed and seating is limited to the first 15 people that sign up. As per usual, we will have order off the menu and have separate checks. Please sign up on the sheet in Harris Hall by Dec. 15. If you have any questions, please call Candy Midboe at 561-756-9629.
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Ornament Exchange, Karaoke, & Pot Luck
The Parents of St. Gregory's will hold their annual Christmas Ornament Exchange, Karaoke, and Pot Luck Supper on Friday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Harris Hall. All are welcome!
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Blood Drive on Dec. 13
There will be a Blood Drive at St. Gregory's on Sunday, December 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every donor will receive a free t-shirt! Don't miss this opportunity to donate life-giving blood to those in need.
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St. Gregory's Book Club
The first meeting of the St. Gregory's Book Club will be Sunday, December 20 after the 10 a.m. service. The group will read the book
The Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri Nouwen. All are welcome to join this group.
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| Upcoming Young Adult Christmas Dinner |
Attention young adults: The Southeast Florida Episcopal Young Adult Ministry is hosting a Christmas Dinner for young adults on Saturday, December 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Delray Beach.
See this flyer for more information. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy fellowship!
About the Southeast Florida Episcopal Young Adult Ministry: The Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Southeast Florida provides opportunities for spiritual growth, fun and fellowship for those in their 20's and 30's through programs, events and activities in local congregations, the deaneries, the diocese and the wider church. Our goal is to reach young adults and welcome them into our amazing church. The future of our church depends on it!
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Readings for November 29
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Coffee Hour Host Schedule |
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9
I Thessalonians 3:9-13
The Gospel according to Luke 21:25-36
Sermon: Rev. Angela M. Cortiñas, Assistant Rector
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November 29:
Families with last names A-H
December 6: Sherman Family Open House
December 13: Holly-Versary Brunch
December 20: Families with last names I-M
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Please join us in the following Thanksgiving prayer, "A General Thanksgiving," from the Book of Common Prayer:
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love.
We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for the loving care which surrounds us on every side.
We thank you for setting us at tasks which demand our best efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which satisfy and delight us.
We thank you also for those disappointments and failures that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone.
Above all, we thank you for your Son Jesus Christ; for the truth of his Word and the example of his life; for his steadfast obedience, by which he overcame temptation; for his dying, through which he overcame death; and for his rising to life again, in which we are raised to the life of your kingdom.
Grant us the gift of your Spirit, that we may know him and make him known; and through him, at all times and in all places, may give thanks to you in all things.Amen.
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St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
100 NE Mizner Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.8285
www.stgregorysepiscopal.org
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