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| Father Craig Burlington gives ashes and a blessing at Ashes to Go in Mizner Park on Wednesday. |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
The weekly newsletter from St. Gregory's - Feb. 11, 2016
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Bring Your Special Someone to Hear Eugene Friesen and Theresa Thomason This Valentine's Day Weekend
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 Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day weekend event? Look no further than St. Gregory's! This Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m., Eugene Friesen and special guest Theresa Thomason will perform in the sanctuary--and it will be a show you won't want to miss.
Nicknamed "the cello man," Eugene entertains his audience with everything from Bach to rock, classics to comedy, and improvisation to composition. This three-time Grammy Award winner is a groundbreaker in cello performance, an artist who can make his instrument talk. This is not your mother's cello concert-get ready to hear the cello as you've never heard it before!
 Celebrated gospel artist Theresa Thomason returns to St. Gregory's to join Friesen and our own Tim Brumfield in a rare performance of music from their Grammy-winning albums with the Paul Winter Consort. Thomason will light up the sanctuary with her incredible range and soulful artistry that brings her audiences to tears. She is known for her unforgettable performances. You won't hear this special joint concert anywhere else!
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| This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday |
This Sunday marks the end of the 2016 Stewardship Campaign, "God the Abundant Giver." We hope that reflecting on God's abundant gifts has helped you grow spiritually and deepened your relationship with Him.
We will celebrate the culmination of the campaign with the presentation of commitment cards this Sunday, Stewardship Sunday. Come formalize your financial commitment to St. Gregory's by participating in this special service.
You can also set up your annual commitment online! It's fast, easy, and secure. Simply visit our website to set up a recurring pledge with your debit card, credit card, or bank account. Take five minutes to set it up now and you won't have to worry about it for the rest of 2016.
Our total campaign goal is $735,000, given by 300-plus pledging members. That represents a 5.6 percent increase in the dollar amount and a 13.6 percent increase in pledging members. Thank you for supporting St. Gregory's and our many ministries to the congregation and the community. Your abundant gifts make our ministry work possible and help us make known to all people the transforming power of the Gospel.
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| Reaching the Community with Ashes to Go at Mizner Park |
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Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King will meet on Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m. in the chapel for morning prayer, followed by their monthly meeting and anniversary potluck lunch at 10:30 a.m. in Harris Hall.
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Brothers Breakfast
The next Brother's Breakfast will be Sunday, February 14 in Harris Hall. Treat your Valentine to the best breakfast in Boca!
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Youth Car Wash
The St. Gregory's Youth Group is holding a car wash on Sunday, February 14 to raise money for their mission trip this summer. The cost is just $10 per car.
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Work at St. Gregory's!
St. Gregory's is looking for a part-time assistant sexton (12 hours per week) to start as soon as possible. The part-time sexton will assist the full-time facility manager. Duties will include: setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, light repair work, grounds maintenance, and other tasks as needed. The right candidate should be able to move/lift moderately heavy objects, have handyman skills, and be organized and reliable. Compensation will be $12 per hour. For questions and application information, please contact Jeff Dinger, Facility Manager at St. Gregory's, at 561-395-8285, extension 606, or at [email protected].
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Pictorial Directory Photos Happening This Week
As of press time, a handful of time slots remain for having your photo taken for the pictorial directory. The few remaining spots are tomorrow, February 12, and Saturday, February 13. Remember, t
here is no cost--you will receive a free 8 x 10 photo--and every slot we fill lowers the bill St. Gregory's pays to produce the new directory. Please help us defray the cost and make sure you and your family are included in the pictorial directory, a valuable resource that our congregation relies on to stay in touch. With so many members in our parish, it's important to be able to link names and faces.
To schedule your appointment, contact Carol Steelman (561-620-2471), Michele Knowlton (561-361-8970) or the church office. You can also book online by clicking here.
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| "Growing a Rule of Life" Lenten Series Beings This Sunday |
 On Sundays in Lent starting this Sunday, February 14, after the 10 a.m. service, and on Wednesdays in Lent starting on February 17 at 7 p.m., St. Gregory's will offer a six-session Lenten series entitled "Growing a Rule of Life." This series was developed by the Brothers of St. John, an Episcopal monastic order based in Cambridge, MA and Virginia Theological Seminary's Center for the Ministry of Teaching. In the monastic tradition, the word rule implies a regularizing, bringing order and intentionality to our lives, especially our relationship with God. This rule provides life-giving support for our faith life.
Here's how to participate: come to either the Sunday or Wednesday class led by our clergy team. Go to
www.SSJE.org/growrule and sign up for the daily email and to view daily videos that share brief reflections and offer encouragement in developing a rule of life. We hope you will join us on this Lenten journey of spiritual renewal!
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Upcoming Lecture at St. Gregory's
Ever wondered if there is a connection between music and physical and spiritual healing? Come find out as Ruth Cunningham, a musician of international renown, sound healing practitioner, and founding member of the acclaimed vocal ensemble Anonymous 4, combines these skills to improvise music that connects people to the healing and spiritual power of song. Ruth's lecture will combine words and sounds to understand and experience the soul-transforming power of music. Ruth will present the lecture "Sounds of Transformation: Music that Touches and Heals the Soul" on Monday, February 22 at 7 p.m. in Harris Hall. As with all the lectures in St. Gregory's Lecture Series, this event is free and open to the public. Click here to learn more.
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Laurel Massé Coming to St. Gregory's
Laurel Massé brings to Boca Raton the voice and wit that made her a famous founding member of The Manhattan Transfer. In this cabaret-style performance, Massé wows the crowd at St. Gregory's with her original Grammy-winning songs and smooth sound. You won't want to miss this rare opportunity to hear live the voice that defined the sound and style of the 1970s and continues to inspire musicians and audiences alike today. SPECIAL OFFER: This concert includes wine, champagne, and appetizers in the ticket price! This concert is perfect for date night or a night out with friends. Laurel performs on Saturday, February 27, at 7 p.m. in Harris Hall.
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| Volunteer with Family Promise During Host Week |
The Family Promise Ministry provides the basic human needs (temporary shelter and meals) and support services to help homeless families achieve the goal of sustained independence. St. Gregory's next host week is February 28 - March 6. Please consider donating a few hours of your time to this ministry.
Host Site: Eastburn House, 260 NE 2nd St. (former rectory - house just east of church parking lot)
Volunteer Opportunities During Host Week:
Greeting. Welcome guest families: assist with the children as parents reorganize after the day's activities. At Eastburn House from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Evening Hosts. Prepare and share a single meal with our guests one evening. Helping families do clean-up. Fellowship, children's activities and homework depending on needs.
At Eastburn House from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Overnight & Breakfast Hosts. On a single night of choice: Fellowship transitioning to nighttime preparations with children in their rooms by 9 p.m. Host volunteers to awake by 5:00 a.m. to offer a light breakfast and ensure guests are ready for bus pick-up. Saturday & Sunday morning, families leave by 9:00 am. Monday - Friday families leave no later than 7:00 am.
At Eastburn House from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
To learn more about this ministry or to volunteer in any capacity including leadership of the ministry, please contact one of St. Gregory's Volunteer Coordinators for set up:
Madonna "Sue" Turner: 561-400-0216 or [email protected]
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Blood Drive
There will be a blood drive at St. Gregory's on Sunday, February 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All donors will receive a free fleece blanket and a wellness checkup!
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Office Closed
The church office will be closed Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents Day.
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Brown Bag Sunday
Sunday, February 21 is Brown Bag Sunday. Be sure to pick up your brown bag this Sunday, February 14 to fill with non-perishable food for return on February 21.
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| Women's Lenten Retreat a Success |
The 2016 Women's Lenten Retreat took place at St. Gregory's on Friday, February 5 (evening) and on Saturday, February 6 (morning). Our theme, "Embracing Scripture: God's Word Comes Alive!", guided our time together and was inspired by the our recent emphasis on furthering spiritual growth through deepened engagement with Scripture. Over twenty women gathered to study Scripture, engage in small group discussion, and enjoy wonderful fellowship and worship time.
Our Scripture study focused on four Bible passages taken from various Lenten services - one Old Testament reading, one Psalm, one New Testament reading (epistle), and one Gospel reading. Three different translations of each lesson were provided as well as questions for reflection/discussion in small groups. In addition, four attendees offered brief testimonies about what Holy Scripture meant to them and the Rev. Elizabeth Pankey Warren offered a wonderful guided meditation on Friday evening. Friday evening ended with Compline by candlelight and the retreat concluded on Saturday with a Eucharist service led by Fr. Andrew.
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| Presiding Bishop Calls for More Inclusive Society |
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry addresses members and guests of the National Press Club on Feb. 8 in Washington, D.C., on the church's role in creating a more inclusive society. Photo: Lynette Wilson/Episcopal News Service
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From the Episcopal News Services
"We shall either learn to live together...or perish together as fools," Presiding Bishop Michael Curry began a February 8 address to members and guests of the National Press Club.
The words, spoken by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during a 1964 speech in St. Louis, Missouri, serve as a defining quote for the 21st century, said Curry.
"The choice is ours, 'chaos or community,'" said Curry, the latter words echoing King's fourth and final book,
"Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community," published in 1967. In the book, said Curry, it was evident that King was struggling with the future of the civil rights movement and how to lead a nation - potentially set on tearing itself apart - during a time of racial- and class-strife, and the Vietnam War.
Building on the theme, "the church's role in creating a more inclusive society," Curry shared his remarks with more than 30 people gathered in the Edward R. Murrow Room of the club's headquarters.
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Readings for February 14
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Coffee Hour Host Schedule |
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Romans 10:8b-13
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
The Gospel according to Luke 4:1-13
Sermon: Rev. Andrew Sherman, Rector
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February 14:
Brothers Breakfast
February 21:
Families with last names I-M
February 28: Families with last names N-Z
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As we celebrate Valentine's Day this Sunday, please join us in a prayer from loved ones from the Book of Common Prayer:
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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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