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| Check out this video excerpt from Pastor Angela's sermon last Sunday on prayer! |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
The weekly newsletter from St. Gregory's - July 28, 2016
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| Betsy Wenzel to Preach This Sunday |
This Sunday we welcome St. Gregory's member Betsy Wenzel to the pulpit as our guest preacher.
Betsy graduated with a Health and Physical Education degree from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, where she played varsity tennis and badminton and was a student athletic trainer.
Betsy has taught classes from kindergarten through college in her field, including health, first aid, personal fitness, weight training, swimming, and general P.E. classes. Currently, she enjoys educating individuals and families about health and nutrition.
She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Ken, for 35 years and together they have raised two boys that are now in their twenties.
Her hobbies are traveling, watching the sunrise, playing golf and tennis, and small group studies. Betsy also loves to hike and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2006.
It is her passion to serve Jesus by inspiring healthy living in mind, body and spirit.
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Greetings to all from the Shermans! Sabbatical time continues to be such a tremendous blessing to us all and we continue to be incredibly grateful. We wanted to take this opportunity to give you all a quick update on who is where since we are all going in so many directions. Anita and Jacob have returned and are settling back in; for the remainder of the Sundays during the sabbatical period we will visit area Episcopal churches for Sunday worship to connect with our nearby diocesan brothers and sisters. Andrew is in Paris for a little longer and then will return for a brief stop here before heading to the Diocese of Chicago to explore the Renewal Works ministry in greater depth. Susamma and Hannah reached India safely and are enjoying time with family and friends. You have all been in our prayers and we eagerly look forward to our "Welcome Back Sunday" on August 21 to exchange stories and hugs. Peace and blessings to all!
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| Two Sabbatical Activities Scheduled for August |
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August 7: Boca Museum Visit
To mirror Fr. Andrew's study of art this summer, you are invited to join St. Gregory's second Sabbatical Pilgrimage
on Sunday August 7. Enjoy lunch at Uncle Julio's Mexican Restaurant in Mizner Park at 11:45, followed by a visit to Boca Museum's All Florida Invitational Exhibition. This year, five internationally-recognized,
Florida-based artists selected five early-career artists to participate. You will see works by the five-member selection committee alongside the work of 25 artists they believe show great promise. Our own Betsy Craig, an art expert, will lead us. Uncle Julio's will issue separate checks. Museum entrance is free. Sign-up sheets are in Harris Hall or call the office at 561-395-8285.
Reservations are required. Register today!
August 21: Back to School Community Picnic
Save the date for the Back to School Community Picnic on Sunday, August 21. The picnic starts after the 10 a.m. service and runs until 3 p.m. Enjoy a waterslide, bounce house, food, and more. Let's kick off the school year, register for Sunday School, and welcome back Fr. Andrew!
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Knitter's Ministry
The St. Gregory's Knitters Ministry will meet on Monday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to noon in the library.
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DOK Meeting
The Daughters of the King will meet on Saturday, August 13, for Morning Prayer at 9 a.m., followed by the monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m.
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Address Correction
Kathy Krepp's address was incorrect in the recent pastoral announcement concerning the passing of her husband, Enn Krepp. Kathy's address is: 1779 Grovehurst Drive, Charleston, SC, 29414.
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| Send Us Your Sabbatical Stories |
 Have you been enjoying this summer's sabbatical activities? Then share your experience with us!
In the August and September What's Happening-Steeple News Editions, we will feature reflections, short vignettes, and remembrances from parishioners about the summer at St. Gregory's. What were some of your favorite moments? How did you grow spiritually? Do you have any inspirational or humorous stories to tell? If you have a photo that goes with your story, please include it as well.
Through these stories and photos we will celebrate our sabbatical time together and create a "Sabbatical In Review" collection for Fr. Andrew when he returns.
If you would like to contribute, please email your submission to Stephanie Anderson at
[email protected].
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| Sabbatical Fun in the Sanctuary |
St. Gregory's members enjoyed a night of yoga, movement, and meditation in the sanctuary on Wednesday, July 20 as part of the Sabbatical Tasting Menu.
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Combined Simple Gifts Service
On Sunday, August 7, the Simple Gifts service will be combined with the 10 a.m. Eucharist in the sanctuary.
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Good Grief Group
The St. Gregory's Good Grief Group will meet Sunday, August 7 at 11:45 a.m. in the library. People in all stages of the grieving process are welcome.
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Brothers Breakfast
Keep in mind that there will be no Brothers Breakfast on August 14. The Brothers will serve lunch at the Back to School Community Picnic on August 21.
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| Save the Date for "From New York, With Love" |
On Saturday, October 15, Tim Brumfield will present "From New York, with Love." This will be an incredible performance featuring Tim and friends in a musical salute to New York featuring some of Broadway's most famous music.
Featured will be favorites from such composers as George Gershwin, Jule Styne, Oscar Hammerstein, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, to name a few. Tim has been performing this show throughout the summer from Central America to Canada and Alaska and is proud to present it here at St Gregory's along with special guest performers.
Tickets will be available soon, with proceeds benefiting the church's music program. Plan now to attend what promises to be the best show in all of South Florida right here at St Gregory's!
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Say It With Flowers
Is there someone or an event in your life you would like to recognize or remember? Say it with altar flowers! Schedule to have the altar flowers donated in thanksgiving or in memory by contacting
[email protected]
or 561-395-8235. Your gift will be recognized in the Prayers of the People and listed in that Sunday's bulletin.
The cost is $125 payable by check or credit card. Contact Pat Jordan at 561-409-9222 or
[email protected]
with questions or requests for specific types/colors of flowers.
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Honor Loved Ones with Sanctuary Lamp
Is there someone special in your life you would like to recognize? A special way to do so is with a donation for the Sanctuary Lamp either in thanksgiving for or in memory of that person. The lamp, which burns continuously, is located in the church during services and in the Chapel of St. Mary at all other times. The names of those honored will be acknowledged in the bulletin and in the Prayers of the People. The requested donation for the sanctuary lamp is $25 per week, and weeks begin on Sunday. To reserve a sanctuary lamp, contact Leslie Ross at
[email protected]
or 561-395-8285.
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| Episcopal Churches Go for Pokémon Go |
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St. Gregory's is a PokéStop. |
From the Episcopal News Service
Pokémon Go is a game, but Christie Tugend is ready to nominate it for a Nobel Peace Prize.
"In the middle of these contentious times, people are coming out of their houses," said Tugend, parish administrator for Christ Church, Coronado, in the Diocese of San Diego. "They're walking their neighborhoods and public places, gathering together at all times of the day, and interacting with one another with kind and friendly words and smiles on their faces. Barriers seem to disappear. Okay, so they're walking around with their noses in their cell phones but still..."
Tugend is among the millions of people playing Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game where folks use their phones to find and capture animated creatures. The game, released in early July, has experienced record-breaking growth, with an estimated 30 million downloads in just a few weeks. Tugend and others are not only playing the game themselves but also taking advantage of its wild popularity by extending Christian hospitality.
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Readings for July 31
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Coffee Hour Host Schedule
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Hosea 11:1-11
Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Colossians 3:1-11
The Gospel According to Luke 12:13-21
Sermon: Betsy Wenzel
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July 31:
Last names A-H
August 7: Last names I-M
August 14: Last names N-Z
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We ask you to join us in a prayer for peace following the recent shootings in the United States:
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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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
www.stgregorysepiscopal.org
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