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August 6, 2026
TRANSFORMING HEARTS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH JESUS' LOVE.
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A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
In this week's video, Father Andrew invites families to register their children for Sunday School beginning this Sunday as St. Gregory's prepares to launch a new fall programming year. He also shares details about the Welcome Back Picnic on Sunday, August 16, featuring a water slide, hamburgers, hot dogs, and fellowship for the whole parish as we celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new season together. We look forward to seeing you!
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
ST. GREGORY'S CLERGY TEAM
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As I announced this week, the Rev. Chris Harding will be joining our staff as an Assistant Rector in September. I am excited about the gifts he will bring to us. I'm also grateful that a priority in our strategic planning process is already coming to life. But I also wanted to take a moment to give thanks for our entire clergy team for their dedication to the mission of Christ at St. Gregory's.
Mother Mary Ellen has, in just a short time, made a positive impact on our staff. Her engaging preaching and authenticity as a priest and person are so compelling. And how blessed are we that our Associate clergy share so freely and fully their presence and gifts. Rev. Elizabeth Pankey Warren leads our Yoga Ministry team and serves so faithfully at our Beach Eucharists and at our 8 am Sunday Eucharists. Fr. Emillio brings his pastoral heart and experienced priestly gifts to our weekday worship and pastoral care to so many of our members.
Fr. Bruno's saintly presence is an integral part of our Sunday healing ministry. He and his whole family bless this congregation. And, finally, Fr. Craig, our Associate Clergy Emeritus, is our holy barista at Meals with Meaning and a priestly presence in our congregational life. Truly, how blessed are we!
Thank you, clergy team, for making a life-giving difference in our life in Christ at
St. Gregory's!
Fr. Andrew+
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SUNDAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers adorning the altar this Sunday are given by Jim and Rebecca Sorensen in celebration of their 55th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations, Jim and Rebecca, and best wishes on this wonderful milestone!
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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!
August 9 - Families whose name begins with N-Z
August 16 - Annual Parish Picnic and BBQ (with a Water Slide!)
August 23 - Families whose name begins with A-H
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ST. GREGORY'S NURSERY
OPENS FOR DROPOFF
AT 9:30 AM EACH SUNDAY
St. Gregory’s Nursery is open for drop-off on Sundays beginning at 9:30 AM. There is no charge to use the nursery.
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YOGA MINISTRY SURVEY
St. Gregory's Yoga Ministry would like to hear from you!
Please take a moment to take the online survey.
St. Gregory's Yoga Ministry was founded and is led by Rev. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, and the Yoga and Sacred Movement has been coordinated by congregant Daphne Lombardo. The program is now further enhanced by the skilled yoga instruction of congregants Jennifer Attonito, Susan Standbrook, and Rosie Sandoval.
As you may be aware, St. Gregory's currently offers Yoga and Sacred Movement once per month every third Thursday. There have been requests to add a second Sacred Movement class monthly. Please click the button below to complete the brief survey. Or, if you prefer, printed surveys can found on the Welcome Table in the Sanctuary and Harris Hall. Your feedback will help guide us on the feasibility and scheduling of this second class and expanding our offerings.
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YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND
ST. GREGORY'S VESTRY MEETINGS
We would like to invite you to attend the Vestry Meetings. They are open to all members of St. Gregory's and will give you a chance to see how our Church is run and operates. We welcome you and your ideas, and will have an Open Forum section of the Agenda to hear from you. Attendance can be in person in our Harris Hall Conference Room or virtually via Zoom (See information below).
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you will be able to review the approved minutes in Harris Hall. Note minutes are approved at the subsequent meeting before posting.
Remember, we are one community, and while we, the Vestry, are your elected leaders, your voice and opinion matters and we would love to hear from you.
Your Humble Servant,
Wazim Reid
Senior Warden
Note: Vestry meeting notes from past meetings are available for review in Harris Hall.
Next Meeting will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026
Location: Harris Hall Conference Room or Zoom
Zoom Information: August 17, 2026 @6:30pm
Meeting ID: 890 4498 4634
Passcode: 601058
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A MESSAGE FROM TIM
I hope everyone comes out for an evening of Piano and Poetry today at 6 pm! It will be a beautiful and elegant affair! Many thanks to all our readers and all who have helped to make this evening possible! It will be a great time of inspiration and fellowship!
Tomorrow, I leave for Kentucky once again for a last sprint home before the Fall season ramps up. We will celebrate my Aunt Naomi’s 99th birthday on Sunday!
This Sunday in my absence we will once again welcome guest organist Michael Murray who played a couple of weeks ago and soprano Casey Kunmann as soloist. Casey is one of our newest Choral Section Leaders of the choir and on Sunday she will sing a setting of the Latin prayer originally published in 1853 as “A Meditation on Prelude No. 1 of J. S. Bach” (1685-1750) by the French composer Charles Gounod (1818-1893). His setting consists of a superimposed melody over Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C major, BSV 846, from Book 1 of his “Well-Tempered Clavier” from 1722. The original version was for violin solo but was arranged for voice with the Ave Maria text in 1859. In addition, Casey will sing the beautiful aria “I Know that my Redeemer Liveth” from G. F. Handel’s famous (1685-1759) oratorio “Messiah”. Structured in three parts, this aria begins Part III which tells the promise of redemption, ending with the final victory over sin and death.
I’ll see you tonight at Piano and Poetry!
Blessings,
Tim
(Below are a few images from last year's Piano and Poetry event).
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MORNING PRAYER & MUSICAL MEDITATIONS
WITH TIM BRUMFIELD
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, making now a good time to review your emergency plans and preparedness resources. To help you prepare, below are resource links for your consideration. Please review 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.
Palm Beach County Emergency Management
City of Boca Raton
Pet Owners
- Palm Beach County's pet-friendly shelter is located at the West Boynton Recreation Center in Lake Worth and requires advance planning. Eligibility requirements apply.
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Florida Disaster Pet Preparedness: Make a Pet Plan
Broward County Residents
Important Emergency Numbers
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Palm Beach County Emergency Information Center: 561-712-6400
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Emergency: 911
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Florida Shelter Status (during an active storm): Florida Shelter Status
Remember: Know your evacuation zone, have a family communication plan, prepare a disaster supply kit, and make arrangements for pets and family members with special medical needs before a storm approaches.
Please click here to view St. Gregory's Hurricane Resource Guide.
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SCAM ALERT:
SPOOFING AND PHISHING ARE ON THE RISE
We have recently been made aware of scammers spoofing St. Gregory’s personal and church office email addresses. If you ever receive an email or text that seems unusual, urgent, or requests personal or financial information, please do not respond or click on any links and alert the church office at your earliest convenience. Unfortunately, these scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
When in doubt, pause and double-check the authenticity of the sender and contact the church office at office@st-gregorys.com. We are always here for you.
Additionally, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles warns of widespread “DMV” text scams—please remember they will never contact you by text demanding payment or threatening suspension. Learn more from the FLHSMV Scam Alert page
The Federal Bureau of Investigation advises that phishing and “smishing” (text-based scams) often try to create urgency to trick you into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information. The safest approach is simple: stay alert, don’t click, don’t reply, and verify through official sources. Learn more at: Spoofing and Phishing — FBI
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ECW MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026, AT 2:30 PM IN HARRIS HALL
Calling all ladies of St. Gregory's! Please join the ECW during their August meeting on Thursday, August 13, at 2:30 PM in Harris Hall! Topics to discuss include The Big Church Read, the Fall Bazaar, a possible Saturday meeting, and the event for elementary-age children.
All women of St. Gregory’s are welcome. Thank you, Rebecca
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THE ECW THRIFT STORE HOURS - SUMMER HIATUS
The ECW Thrift store is closed for the summer. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Please continue to donate to the thrift store as they need the items listed below. You may drop them off at the church office during regular business hours. Thank you for your support.
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DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE THRIFT STORE!
Can you help?
The Thrift Store is looking for items to restock the shelves, particularly jewelry, purses, and small scarves. Please check your closets for any unused items that we can use in the Boutique. Although the store is closed for the summer season, please bring items to the the church office for us. Clothing, books, or DVDs are NOT needed.
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PLEASE HELP GET SUPPLIES TO BONDEAU
THIS IS AN URGENT NEED... the ship leaves next week!
Please help us SHIP supplies into Bondeau
through Miragoane which is only 30 minutes away!
Supplies of all kinds are so limited now in Haiti; what little that is available is outrageously expensive... so these supplies are sorely needed.
Time is short to get supplies there for the start of school... CAN YOU HELP?
Click the button below now to learn more and to help get supplies to Bondeau.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
JOIN ST. GREGORY'S GARDENING CLUB
THE GROUP MEETS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT 8:30 AM
Come join the St. Gregory's Gardening Club. No knowledge of Gardening or experience is needed, and we have all the tools. The Gardening Club keeps the exterior of St. Gregory's beautiful and welcomes our visitors. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am (ok to arrive later). Many hands make light work! Please contact Kat Kehoe at katkehoe@gmail.com or c: 703-801-1522. Thank you!
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COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCES
As many face the threat of SNAP benefit reductions, the number of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity continues to grow.
At St. Gregory’s, our Meals with Meaning ministry remains committed to serving nutritious meals and providing essential items six days a week to all who come to our doors. With Meals with Meaning, a SNAP card is never required.
For those seeking additional assistance, several local programs are also offering support. The first link below lists local restaurants (including two in Mizner) currently providing free meals to SNAP card holders. You’ll also find links to the Palm Beach County Food Finder, 211 Palm Beach, and DoorDash SNAP assistance for additional food resources and delivery options.
🔗 Subculture SNAP Program
🔗 Palm Beach County Food Finder
🔗 211 Palm Beach
🔗 DoorDash SNAP Assistance
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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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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. Your generous donation helps offset the cost of the flowers, and when multiple families sponsor together, the cost may be shared. 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
Sunday, August: 9 and Sunday, August 16
9:30 am: Nursery open
9:45 am: Summer Sunday School (Godly Play Room)
(Scroll down for more information!)
LOOKING AHEAD -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Sunday, August 9
Fall in-person registration begins for all classes!
Visit our table in Harris Hall during Coffee Hour after the 10 am service!
Sunday, August 16
Last day of Summer Sunday School
Annual Parish Picnic after the 10am service
More details coming -- stay tuned!
Fall in-person registration begins for all classes!
Visit our table in Harris Hall during Coffee Hour after the 10 am service!
Sunday, August 23
9:10am: Confirmation Class Meet & Greet Day (Conference Room)
9:30 am: Nursery opens
9:45am: Meet & Greet Day for Sunday School classes (3yrs - 5th grade; designated classrooms)
and
Upper Room Time for Teens (Youth Room)
Sunday, August 30
FIRST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES FOR ALL!
9:10am: Confirmation Class (Conference Room)
9:30 am - Nursery Opens
9:45am: 3yrs - 5th grade classes (designated classrooms)
9:45am: Upper Room Time for Teens (Youth Room)
Stay tuned for more Fall happenings!
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SUMMER IS (STILL) HERE!
Summer Sunday School Continues!
Sunday, August 9 and Sunday, August 16
The school year ended, but the fun and learning don't end! As in years past, our beloved Silvia Hall will be coordinating our Summer Sunday School program.
Children 3yrs old through 5th grade are invited to participate; teens (6th-12th) are welcome to help in the classroom and get community service hours. Parent volunteers are welcome, too!
Summer Sunday School will continue each Sunday through August 16 (unless otherwise noted). Start time is 9:45am; please meet in the Godly Play Room.
Contact Silvia Hall if you would like to volunteer or have questions. silviahall@yahoo.com
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CONFIRMATION CLASS: LIFE IN CHRIST
(Grades 6, 7, 8 and others)
Classes will resume on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Please stay tuned for updates!
Confirmation Class meets every Sunday at 9:10 am during the school year 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 our Confirmation teachers
Fr. Andrew Sherman - asherman@at-gregorys.com
Gena Vallee - gvallee@st-gregorys.com
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YAYA BOUTIQUE
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.
We feature new and/or gently used clothing, accessories, and fun "what nots"!
Restore the Earth ~ Refresh your style
~ Renew your wardrobe!
SHOP YAYA!
YAYA sales are now on summer hiatus, but will return
in the Fall with more great pop ups! Stay tuned!
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UPPER ROOM TIME
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPPER ROOM TIME HAS ENDED FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
We will resume weekly gatherings this Fall. Stay tuned!
HAVE A BLESSED SUMMER AND SEE YOU WHEN WE GET BACK TOGETHER (OR AT CHURCH AND OUT AND ABOUT!)
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Conversation, Reflection and Prayer -- with lots of Fun and Fellowship!
Upper Room Time meets at 9:45am in the Youth Room during the program year. All teens 6th - 12th grade are warmly invited to join us!
WHAT DO WE DO DURING UPPER ROOM TIME?
Following our pattern of Pause, Listen, Reflect, Pray and Go,
we 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)
"Building Beloved Community"
In conjunction with St. Gregory's church-wide Beloved Community initiative we worked on how our lives and gifts reflect God's love in the world.
Theme for 2026-2027 -- "I matter. I belong. I love."
We will delve more deeply into our core identity statement:
I am a beloved child of God.
I am a member of the Body of Christ.
I have a unique calling and purpose in this world.
As we have in the past, we continue to use some Benedictine practices to bring more balance, proportion and harmony into our lives.
COMING UP IN UPPER ROOM TIME
Sundays in early August: 9, 16
No Upper Room Time for Teens in the Youth Room
Teens are invited to volunteer with Summer Sunday School -- scroll up for more info! Earn community service hours!
Annual Parish Picnic -- Sunday, August 16!
No Upper Room Time -- just picnic fun after the 10am service!
COMING UP THIS FALL - STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES!
Sunday, August 23
9:45am: Meet & Greet Day for
Upper Room Time for Teens (Youth Room)
Sunday, August 30
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FOR MORE NEWS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION, SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES DIGITAL NEWSLETTER
Attention Parents! Did you know that St. Gregory's has a digital newsletter for children, youth, and families? The newsletter comes out each Friday morning and is full of great information!
To subscribe to the Children, Youth, and Families newsletter, please contact Anita Sherman.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are needed for various ministries.
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Our 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 Gena Vallee at 561-451-7747 or email her at gvallee@st-gregorys.com 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. | | | |
SOUTH FLORIDA HAITI PROJECT
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Catch up on the latest news
in Haiti & Bondeau!
HUGE step forward for Bondeau - Community Council Formed! Summer Program in Bodeau! Great Advances in Healthcare in Bondeau! And much more! Click the link below to learn more in this important quarterly newsletter! https://conta.cc/3PLLD5t
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AUGUST PRAYER CALENDAR
Please keep the people of
Haiti in your prayers
Please join us in praying for the people of Haiti each day. To view this month's calendar, please click on the link below.
https://conta.cc/4fGKtRt
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