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October 30, 2025
TRANSFORMING HEARTS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH JESUS' LOVE.
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A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM FATHER ANDREW
In this week’s video, Father Andrew invites you to join a joyful and meaningful celebration of All Saints’ Sunday at St. Gregory’s. This principal feast day of the church year will honor the saints who inspire and surround us, featuring a special altar of remembrance where you’re encouraged to bring photos of your loved ones. The confirmation class will lead the Prayers of the People, and children will gather around the altar for communion in a beautiful expression of our church family’s unity. The morning will also include a ministry fair and another inspiring stewardship testimony. Don’t miss this special day of worship, remembrance, and community!
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
THE SAINTS OF GOD
As we observe our All Saints celebration, I thought this was a good time to highlight how the saints of God make a difference. In the Episcopal Church we talk about how we pray WITH the saints not TO the saints. They are our companions in faith, who inspire and encourage us. I find their presence a source of immense blessing.
This Sunday we're featuring at the altar images of five saints who have a direct connection with our life at St. Gregory's. I hope you enjoy making deeper acquaintance with these saints of God whose presence enriches our life of faith.
In Christ,
Andrew+
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St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis, who died on October 3, 1226, was an Italian mystic, poet and friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inpired to lead a life of poverty, he became a beggar and itinerant preacher. Francis is among the most admired of the saints, but few have attained to his total identification with poverty and the suffering of Christ. He was known for his boundless compassion and unconquerable joy. He is also known for his celebration of creation and love for all God's creatures. St. Gregory's, like many churches, particular honor him during our annual Blessings of the Pets service on the Saturday closest to his feast day of October 4.
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St. Brigid (Bride) of Kildare
St Brigid, commonly known as "Bride," is among the most beloved of Irish saints. She was born in the middle of the 5th century and may have met St. Patrick as a young girl. She was raised in a Druid household and was the daughter of a renowned poet. However, from an early age she decided to dedicate her life to God alone as a Christian. In 470 she founded a nunnery in Kildare, Here had flourished the cult of a pagan goddess, from which it was said to have derived the sacred fire, which she and her successors maintained. Brigid actively participated in policy making decisions in Church conventions and one story has it that she received episcopal orders. She was known for her compassion for the poor and needy. St. Gregory's chapter of the Daughters of the King claims her as their patron saint.
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The Reverend Pauli Murray
The Reverend Pauli Murray (Nov. 20, 1910-July 1, 1985) was the first African American female priest. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Durham, North Carolina. Murray graduated from Hunter College in 1933, and from Howard University Law School in 1944. Her senior thesis at Howard challenged the separate-but-equal principle behind segregation. It was used by lawyers in the 1954 U. S. Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education. She also earned a master’s degree at the University of California School of Law in 1945. After teaching at the University of Ghana Law School in West Africa, she returned to the United States where she earned a Doctor of Juridical Science degree from the Yale Law School in 1965. Murray joined the faculty of Brandeis University in 1968. She resigned to matriculate at the General Theological Seminary in 1973, where she earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1976. On Jan. 8, 1977, Murray was ordained the first African American female priest. In 2021, a documentary film of her life story, "My Name is Pauli Murray" was produced and is available on streaming services. She is an inspiration to the beloved community God is building at St. Gregory's.
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Mother Carmen Rendiles
Mother Maria Rendiles Aug. 11, 1903-May 9, 1977) was canonized by Pope Leon XIV on October 19, 2025 becoming the first female saint from Venezuela. Feeling a deep calling to the religious life, Mother Carmen joined the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament on 25 February 1927. After completing her studies in Toulouse, France, she received her religious habit on 8 September 1927. She was dedicated to serving the needs of the people with great compassion and established convents and schools in both Venezuela and Colombia, including a school for underprivileged children located in her own family home upon inheriting it. Blessed Carmen's leadership skills and devotion to her calling were recognized by her peers, and in 1965 she founded the Servants of Jesus of Caracas. She dedicated the rest of her life to serving as the superior of this new congregation, leading by example and inspiring others in their religious vocations. Her legacy of faith, perseverance, and selfless service continues to inspire the faithful and the religious community she established. But for the St. Gregory's community, she is now treasured as the great aunt of Juan Lopez and Maria Lopez Patten, beloved members of our congregation.
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Gregory the Great
Only two Popes, Leo I and Gregory I, have been given the popular title of "the Great." He was born in 540 and became Prefect of Rome in 573. He then became a monk and founded a monastic community at his ancestral home. He was appointed as an Ambassador to Constantinople where he learned much about the larger affairs of the Church. Upon his return to Rome in 590, he was elected as Pope after the death of Pope Pelagius. During the attacks against Rome, he organized the city's defenses and fed the population from the papal granaries. He was recognized for the energy and effectiveness of his leadership. He also ordered the Church's liturgy and chant, known today as a "Gregorian Chant," which has molded the spirituality of the Church to this day. He also prepared and fostered the Christian mission to the Anglo-Saxons under Augustine and other monks from his monastery, earning the title: "the Apostle to the English." He died on March 12, 604. He was a "Servant of the servants of God." St. Gregory's proudly claims him as our patron saint.
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HOPE GROWS HERE
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Hope Grows Here is this year’s Stewardship theme, and hope truly does grow at St. Gregory’s. It is evident in our worship, our ministries, and the life we share.
With the impact of rising costs, our Stewardship goal for 2026 has increased to $1,250,000. This represents an approximate 10% increase over last year’s goal, but it is essential to sustain and strengthen our many ministries. Increases in insurance premiums and our Diocesan assessment alone will add about $25,000 to our annual expenses. We anticipate that when the 2026 budget is complete, total operating costs will rise by 5–7%, or roughly $90,000. At the same time, one of our revenue sources is expected to decrease by approximately $50,000.
Together, through faithful giving, we can meet these challenges and continue to ensure that hope truly grows here at St. Gregory’s.
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St. Gregory's annual Stewardship drive is underway.
Our annual Pledge Card Sunday will be held on Sunday, November 9.
Click the video above to view the Stewardship Testimony "Planting for the Future" by Roberta Kjelgaard's from Sunday, October 26, 2025
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
PLEDGE CARD SUNDAY IS NOVEMBER 9.
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RESPONDING TO HURRICANE MELISSA
Supporting Partners in the Caribbean in Response to Hurricane Melissa
October 29, 2025
Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with our partners, including local dioceses and agencies in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, as Hurricane Melissa continues to cause widespread devastation throughout the Caribbean region.
With wind speeds of 185 mph, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica on October 29 as a Category 5 storm. The storm is the strongest hurricane in Jamaica’s history and one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record. Causing major damage to public infrastructure, Hurricane Melissa has left approximately 77% of the island without power and displaced more than 6,000 people. A precise death toll and full understanding of damages are still difficult to determine as many areas remain inaccessible. However, severe flooding and landslides, dangerous storm surges and upwards of 30 deaths have been reported across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti.
“Our local partners are assessing the needs of their community as the damage and long-term effects of this disaster become clearer,” said Eric Weaver, Director of Global Disaster Response & Resilience, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We stand by, ready to support them and the communities they serve as we learn more about the extent of damages and how best to target our response.”
Please pray for the people impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Donations to the Hurricane Relief Fund will support Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners as they respond.
For more than 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for close to 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Inspired by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25, Episcopal Relief & Development leverages the expertise and resources of Anglican and other partners to deliver measurable and sustainable change in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.
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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
IS THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
As we have in prior years, we will all worship together for All Saints at the 10am service.
There will be no Rise & Shine service, regular Sunday School classes for PreK - 5th grades, or Upper Room Time for teens on this day.
Confirmation Class will meet at 9:10am in the Church!
There will be opportunities for children and youth to participate as ushers, greeters, readers, etc. We will also be part of the procession. Please gather in the courtyard no later than 9:45 am.
"For centuries the church has confronted the human community with role models of greatness. We call them saints when what we really often mean to say is 'icon,' 'star,' 'hero,' ones so possessed by an internal vision of divine goodness that they give us a glimpse of the face of God in the center of the human. They give us a taste of the possibilities of greatness in ourselves." ~ Joan D. Chittister in A Passion for Life
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MINISTRY FAIR THIS SUNDAY IN HARRIS HALL!
This Sunday marks the start of St. Gregory's Ministry Fair Series. Each Sunday for the next four weeks, the ministry fair will focus on different categories of ministries. Stop by Harris Hall following morning services to learn more about
our Worship ministries:
Acolytes
Vergers
Lay Eucharist Ministers
Greeters
Ushers
Yoga Mass
Yoga and Sacred Movement
Rise and Shine
Altar Flowers
Altar Guild
Daily and Noon Eucharist Leadership
Beach Eucharist
Choristers
Choir
Evensong
Daughters of the King (DOK)
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33 MINUTES ON EMPATHY
WILL MEET IN THE PARISH LIBRARY
SUNDAYS FROM 9:12 AM - 9:45 AM
St. Gregory’s is bringing back our popular “33 Minutes” program on Sunday mornings. Join Rev. Robyn in the parish Library from 9:12 to 9:45 AM (between the 8 AM and 10 AM services of Holy Eucharist) for thirty-three minutes of discussion, teaching, and discovery.
We are reading the book, Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart: How to Relate to Those Who Are Suffering, by Kenneth Haugk. The title is based on Proverbs 25: 20, which says that trying to offer cheer in misguided ways to someone who is suffering can actually increase their pain, discomfort, and feelings of isolation. As Christians, we often want to reach out to help those who are hurting—but the words or actions we use may unintentionally add to their burden instead of easing their pain. Forged from author Kenneth C. Haugk’s own experiences of suffering, the book draws on extensive research on empathy and compassion, offering key insights and suggestions of what to say and do—and what not to say or do—when people are hurting.
With its biblical foundation, compassionate approach, and concrete, practical ideas that you can use in your own life, our study of Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart will help us to bring God’s loving presence to hurting people when they need it most. A limited number of copies are available for purchase in the parish office for $15, and the book is also available for purchase here: https://www.stephenministries.org/On_Line_Store/viewitem.cfm?ItemID=467
“33 Minutes" will run through mid-December. One minute for each year of Christ’s life = 33 minutes to change your own. This program is co-sponsored by both the Center for Spiritual Formation and the Stephen Ministry program of Christ-centered caregiving at St. Gregory's.
Join us!
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FAMILY PROMISE WEEKS AT ST. GREGORY'S
WILL BEGIN THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
AND RUN THROUGH NOVEMBER 16
Thank you for your support of this vital ministry.
St. Gregory’s is honored to sponsor Family Promise for the next two weeks. Thank you to all who support this vital ministry helping families facing homelessness in our community.
Your gifts mean so much, especially at this time. Donations of Publix or Dollar Tree cards, nonperishable foods, personal care products or cash contributions are appreciated.
Paula Holgerson will be at the Ministry Fairs on November 2 and November 9 to collect donations.
Thank you, St. Gregory’s, for your constant support.
Paul Holgerson
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REGISTERING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL,
UPPER ROOM TIME AND CONFIRMATION CLASS
Please visit our Welcome and Registration Table on Sunday (located just outside the Godly Play Classroom; 2nd floor of Harris Hall) ONLINE: Or, Register online anytime at: SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM — St Gregory's Boca
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CONTRIBUTING TO COFFEE HOUR
To keep our Coffee Hour welcoming and stocked, we need contributions such as cheese and crackers, vegetable trays, salads, deviled eggs, and other refreshments. If you can bring something to share, please do so on a Sunday that corresponds to your last name, as outlined in the schedule below. Your contributions will help make our fellowship time even more enjoyable! Thank you for your support!
November 2, Families with the last name beginning I-M
November 9: Brothers Breakfast
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USHER AND GREETER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Can you help?
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ST. GREGORY'S NURSERY
Opens for Drop off at 9:30 AM on Sunday
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On Sundays, the beautifully renovated nursery provides childcare for the 10:00 AM service. Dropoff for little ones begins at 9:30 AM.
There is no cost for this service.
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HEARING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE - LISTEN WIFI
St. Gregory's has Listen WIFI, an innovative Wi-Fi streaming solution for those with hearing loss or those who would like to hear better during services. Listen WIFI allows parishioners to use their smartphones to access this technology. Listen with your own headphones, earbuds, or hearing aid device. If you are interested in this hearing-assisted service, please meet the ushers at the back of the church before the 8 AM service and at the back of the church before the 10 AM service.
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ART CLASSES AT ST. GREGORY'S
MONDAYS AT 9:30 AM
Come and have fun while learning. Learn the rules of color, composition, design, and much more. If you want to learn more about the class or need a materials list please contact Patricia Lusk at 786-218-0197. This class is free. Thank you, Patricia Lusk for leading such a fabulous class!
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A MESSAGE FROM TIM
Last evening, we had almost 200 come out for the screening of the 1925 film classic, Phantom of the Opera! If you missed it, hope to see you there next year!
Coming up in November, I’ll be joining the Boca Symphonia performing Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto in g minor. This incredible work shows off the myriads of tonal colors of our pipe organ from that of full organ, to the softest of pipes, and everything in between! The piece is a beautiful work of melodic sensibilities as Poulenc masterfully weaves together the two entities of the mighty pipe organ and a string orchestra. I hope you’ll consider coming out to hear the Symphonia and me present this monumental work right here at St. Gregory’s!
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday! Sunday’s choral mass setting, Mass for The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, was composed in 1998 during my tenure as Cathedral Organist. It had its debut at the Cathedral in 1998 by the Cathedral Choir and Choristers and at Lincoln Center in 2015 when it was performed in concert by the National Chorale at David Geffen Hall (formerly Avery Fisher Hall.) The Offertory Anthem, The Saints of God, was composed by New York City composer James Bassi. A resident of Queens, New York, Jim was a choral section leader and resident composer at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. He has served as musical director for several Broadway productions and his music has been premiered around the world and in the USA including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The Communion Meditation is taken from the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). Requiem was composed in the late 1800’s and completed in 1900. Fauré wrote of the work "Everything I managed to entertain by way of religious illusion I put into my Requiem, which moreover is dominated from beginning to end by a very human feeling of faith in eternal rest."
We will be joined by guest musicians Michael O’Gieblyn, violin, and Aziz Sapaev, cello.
I’ll see you Sunday!
Tim
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MORNING PRAYER AND MUSICAL MEDITATIONS
WITH TIM BRUMFIELD
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THANK YOU FOR A FABULOUS
LUNCH BUNCHERS CRUISE!
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Andrea Chang for creating such a wonderful experience for St. Gregory's Lunch Bunchers! And, special thanks to all of our members that joined in on the fun! Last Friday, the group set sail on a beautiful yacht from Delray Beach and enjoyed fellowship, fun, and great views along the scenic intracoastal!
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Congratulations, Leanda Robinson!
(ST. GREGORY'S FINANCIAL MANAGER)
Leanda, who has just completed her course work, graduates from Southern New Hampshire University with her MBA on November 22 in Manchester, NH.
Leanda says, “I am super proud of myself as I did this while enduring so much. I thank God for never leaving me. I also thank Him for my St. Gregory’s family! Pinch me, is this real?"
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LIVING WATER - RECTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
WITH FATHER ANDREW
NEXT WEDNESDAY ONLY, NOVEMBER 5
THE CLASS WILL BE HELD AT 5:30 PM
(ZOOM AND IN PERSON)
Living Water - Rector's Bible Study
Living Water - Rector's Bible Study with Fr. Andrew Wednesdays at 6 PM (via Zoom and In Person) Explore the Sunday readings before worship with Father Andrew. This weekly study offers fresh insight into scripture and prepares your heart to hear God’s Word more deeply. -Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87313630103?pwd=cioOTPy7hNKtrUdfg4OijM5vcTl0Dl.1
Meeting ID: 873 1363 0103 Passcode: 537993
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BROTHERS BREAKFAST - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
IN HARRIS HALL FOLLOWING THE 8 AM AND 10 AM SERVICES
The "Best Breakfast in Boca" returns to Harris Hall on Sunday, November 9!
Thank you to all of the Brothers for serving such a wonderful feast during Brothers Breakfast! Don't miss this time of fellowship!
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EVENT AUCTION ITEMS ARE NEEDED
We're currently seeking auction items to make this event unforgettable. Vacation homes are always a hit! Do you have a getaway spot you'd be willing to share? We're also on the lookout for luxury travel packages, unique experiences, artwork, home improvement services, jewelry, designer purses, and personal training sessions. Your generous contributions help us raise vital funds while offering guests one-of-a-kind treasures. Please email the church office at accounting@st-gregorys.com if you can donate a special experience or auction item.
SUPPORTING THE EVENT:
CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
Corporate and individual sponsorships are available. Support St. Gregory’s and its ministries while celebrating the Christmas season at our world-class event.
Email accounting@st-gregorys.com to learn more.
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HURRICANE PREPARATION RESOURCES
NOAA forecasts an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov 30) this year. To help you prepare, Florida Power & Light offers a general storm guide and a Storm Guide for Seniors, plus safety tips on their storm prep site. Please see the links below. Additionally, if you face an emergency, please call 911. After calling 911, please also keep St. Gregory's main phone number, 561-395-8285, and office@st-gregorys.com in your phone so you may contact the church in the event of an emergency.
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IMMIGRATION RESOURCES AND PROTOCOLS
If you were unable to attend the recent meeting on the immigration protocols for St. Gregory’s and the Diocese of Southeast Florida, please feel free to pick up a copy from the Welcome table on Sunday or to click the link below to learn more:
stgregorysepiscopal.org/immigrationresources
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR OUR GARDENING MINISTRY!
JOIN THEM ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 8:30 AM
Our wonderful gardening group needs volunteers to help them continue to keep our campus so beautiful! Both men and women are invited to volunteer. The group meets on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 AM! Please join them to help out! Email office@st-gregorys.com fore more information.
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RESERVING ALTAR FLOWERS
TO HONOR A LOVED ONE
OR SPECIAL OCCASION
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Each Sunday, as we walk into the church, we are greeted by the beauty of our surroundings. In addition to our newly remodeled space, we now have stunning frontals for each church season, enhancing our worship environment. The flowers at the altar further enrich our worship experience. Sponsoring altar flowers on any given Sunday is a meaningful way to honor a loved one on their birthday, celebrate an anniversary, or pay tribute to someone special. The cost to sponsor flowers is $300. The flowers serve as a beautiful and lasting expression of love and remembrance.
To learn more or to get the process started, please email the church office at office@st-gregorys.com.
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CALENDAR QUICK LOOK
Next Sunday, Nov 2
9:10 am: Confirmation Class (meet in the Church)
9:30 am: Nursery open
ALL SAINTS DAY!
No regular classes, Upper Room Time for teens, or Rise & Shine
All worship together in the main sanctuary!
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Confirmation Class: LIFE IN CHRIST (Grades 6, 7, 8 and others)
Confirmation Class meets every Sunday at 9:10am
in the Conference Room (unless otherwise noted).
Our journey to Confirmation for young people is a three-year program. Our program seeks to nurture the faith of our young people as they prepare for their high school years and beyond, giving them a solid foundation for a Christ-centered life. The Confirmation Class experience may also include retreats, service opportunities and other activities. All young people in grades 6, 7 and 8 can participate in and benefit from this class, regardless of whether or not they choose to be confirmed. Older teens, those transferring from other churches, or any others who are interested are most welcome to participate as well.
During Confirmation we explore:
-- The Bible and the stories that shape our life and faith
-- A life of prayer and worship led by and replenished by the Holy Spirit
-- A life of ministry and service as disciples of Jesus
-- The Anglican/Episcopal tradition in all its breadth and depth
ANY QUESTIONS? NEED MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT CONFIRMATION AT ST GREGORY'S?
Please contact Confirmation teachers
Fr. Andrew Sherman - asherman@at-gregorys.com
Gena Vallee - gvallee@st-gregorys.com
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UPPER ROOM TIME
Conversation, Reflection, and Prayer -- with lots of Fun and Fellowship!
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WHAT DO WE DO DURING UPPER ROOM TIME?
Following our pattern of Pause, Listen, Reflect, Pray and Go,
we will build on our previous themes of
What will you do with your one wild and precious life?
(based on Mary Oliver's poem The Summer Day) and
"What makes you come alive?"
(from a quote by theologian and civil rights leader Howard Thurman)
OUR THEME FOR 2025-2026: Building Beloved Community
In conjunction with St. Gregory's church-wide Beloved Community initiative we will work on how our lives and gifts reflect God's love in the world.
As we have in the past, we will continue to use some Benedictine practices to bring more balance, proportion and harmony into our lives.
WHAT'S COMING UP?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This Sunday, Nov 2
9:10 am: Confirmation Class -- meet in the Church!
ALL SAINTS DAY!
No Upper Room Time for teens or Rise & Shine service
All worship together in the main sanctuary!
Next Sunday, Nov 9
9:10 am: Confirmation Class (Conference Room)
9:30am: Nursery open
9:45 am: 3yrs - 5th grades -- Regular classes (designated classrooms)
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SCENES FROM THE UPPER ROOM...
On Sunday, Oct 26 we were treated to a special presentation entitled "Psychology and Soul Care" by Dr. Maria Patton, clinical psychologist and leader of Patton Psychology Associates. She is also a member of St. Gregory's and mother of Youth Group members Eduardo and Nico. Older son Apollo, a beloved former Youth Group member and current college student, was also present!
Maria led us in conversation about caring for our souls (from the Greek psyche and the origin of the word psychology) and gave us more insight into common psychological challenges such as catastrophizing, confusing emotion with fact, and magnifying negativity. With the help of son Eduardo, she also taught us some simple methods ("brain hacks") to keep us from spiraling down into negativity. Later on, after church, Maria met with parents to review some of these topics while we had fun in the Youth Room!
Scroll down to read more about one of the brain hacks -- the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method -- that can help us to remain calm and centered in stressful situations.
Many thanks to Maria and Eduardo for a fantastic presentation! They will be back for more sessions during the coming year so that we can dive more in depth into the concepts that were introduced.
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The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a mindfulness exercise used to help calm anxiety and bring focus to the present moment.
How to Perform:
- 5 things you can see: Look around and identify five objects in your surroundings.
- 4 things you can touch: Focus on four objects or sensations of touch, such as the texture of your clothes or the warmth of a cup in your hand.
- 3 things you can hear: Listen to three distinct sounds, such as the ticking of a clock or the traffic outside.
- 2 things you can smell: Identify two scents, such as the aroma of coffee or the fresh air.
- 1 thing you can taste: Notice a taste in your mouth, even if it's just your own saliva.
Benefits:
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Improves focus and concentration
- Promotes mindfulness and grounding
- Helps regulate emotions
- Can be used in various situations, such as during panic attacks or when feeling overwhelmed
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Our closing prayer for this Sunday:
Heavenly Father, I bring to You my worries and unsettled feelings.
You know all that I am going through.
I choose to give You my stress and anxiety.
I thank You for Your peace and love.
Help me to trust Your plan for my life.
Amen.
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YAYA BOUTIQUE UPDATE
Where does YAYA come from?
Reminder -- Where does the name "YAYA" come from? Easy -- it stands for Youth and Young Adult! All our proceeds benefit our ministry with youth and young adults. The boutique will be on hiatus during the summer months but will return this Fall. Stay tuned for future pop up dates!
Restore the Earth ~ Refresh Your Style ~ Renew Your Wardrobe!
SHOP YAYA!
Next Scheduled Pop-Up Date: Saturday, Nov 15
during the ECW Annual Holiday Bazaar
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LOOKING AHEAD
...AND CELEBRATING WHAT WE'VE DONE!
YAY -- WE DID IT!! SAILING ON OUR "4 SHIPS"!
Worship, Discipleship, Stewardship, Fellowship
🙌 Pet Food Drive and Pet Blessing Day
🙌 Meals with Meaning Serve Day
🙌 YAYA Pop Up Sale
🙌 BRIYA Sukkot Celebration
🙌 Upper Room Fun 'n Games Day
🙌 Ministry Fair Day
and, of course...
🙌 Confirmation Class every Sunday
and regular Upper Room Time Gatherings on Sunday mornings!
WOO HOO!! MORE GREAT PROGRAMS IN THE WORKS!
STAY TUNED!
— Mental health program(s)
-- Christmas Poinsettia Sale
-- Annual Christmas party
— Rock the Universe trip
— Cyber safety program
-- All About THC awareness program
— Emergency response program
— Another Meals with Meaning serve day
— More YAYA Pop Up sales
— Lenten Soup Sale
— More BRIYA events
— More fun activities!
Got a great idea? Please share!
Contact Anita to share your thoughts and ideas!
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How have you served our community?
Share your stories and photos!
Send to anitasherman561@gmail.com
Service Ideas
Though school has started, there are still opportunities to do community service and earn hours! Try one of these ideas or come up with some of your own!
❤️ Write notes or make cards of encouragement
for seniors in local nursing homes.
Deliver them yourself (Boca Rehab is a great choice; 755 Meadows Rd, Boca) OR drop them off at church and Anita will deliver them!
❤️ Send a note of thanks or encouragement
to someone serving in the military.
Visit Operation Gratitude's website for great info and guidelines.
https://www.operationgratitude.com/volunteer/anywhere/letters/
❤️ DIY Beach Clean Up
Grab a bag, gloves and/or grabber and hit the sand to pick up trash to keep our beaches clean, beautiful and hospitable for wildlife.
You'll be amazed at how much debris you can collect in even a few minutes of clean-up.
GOT A GREAT SERVICE IDEA OF YOUR OWN?
SHARE IT WITH US!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are needed for various ministries.
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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.
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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. | | | | | |
OCTOBER PRAYER CALENDAR FOR HAITI
Please keep Haiti in your prayers.
| Join us in prayer for the people of Haiti. Now, more than ever, they need our prayers and support. Click the link below to view this month's prayer calendar. https://conta.cc/4nwmW8N | | | | | |
