PRAYER
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
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The Reverend Benjamin A. Thomas, Jr. will be preaching on Sunday at the 10 AM service and the Gospel reading is JOHN 10:22-30
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
Click on the service below
to view the Order of Worship.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
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This past Sunday was Confirmation Sunday where the Bishop confirmed, received, and re-affirmed over 40 people in his first visit in three years! It was a glorious service where we all got to renew our baptismal vows, testifying to what life in Christ looks like when it is lived. So often we can get stuck in the static belief system of religion instead of the spiritual dynamism of trust. What a joy it was to see so many people commit and recommit – their lives – to walking in love as Christ loves us. May we collectively hold each other to that fire as witnesses to what the body of Christ looks like when we live it from the inside-out.
Bless you all!
Fr. Ben+
The Rev. Benjamin Thomas, Associate Rector
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JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING...
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THE RIGHT REVEREND PETER EATON, BISHOP of the Diocese of Southeast Florida, Confirmed and Received the following members of St. Gregory’s community last Sunday.
FOR CONFIRMATION: (YOUTH)
Aidan Chavez, Dylan Chavez, Amelia Grubb, Marta Hall,
Jason Krause, Christopher John Leonard, Jr., Bryce Meacham, Doyle Patton,
Hilina Thomas, Saida Thomas
FOR CONFIRMATION: (ADULT)
Evelyn Anderson, Kristen and Benjamin Coffy, Cristy Fimiani,
Kim LuWald, Grace Sanchez Flynn
FOR RECEPTION (ADULT)
Mark Gobeo, Yolima and Baudelaire Jacques Melissa Jacques,
David King, Ann Marie and Ed McLaughlin, Caren and Charles Pascarella, David Potter, William Webber
FOR REAFFIRMATION (ADULT)
Genevieve and Donald Coleman, Daniel Flynn, Pamela Fuller,
Nelly Jacques, Jean and Ed McDonald, Meera and John Samuel,
Arun and Sneha Thomas
Congratulations and welcome!
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SHARE YOUR MAKING A DIFFERENCE STORY
We invite you to share your personal story of how St. Gregory's is making a difference in your life or the lives of others. To share your story, click here to email us. If you would like to give online to St. Gregory's, please click here.
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OPEN TODAY UNTIL 3 PM AND THIS SUNDAY FROM 9 AM TO NOON!
SPRING CLEANING?
PLEASE DONATE TO
(OR VOLUNTEER AT)
THE ECW THRIFT SHOP
The ECW thrift store is open today and each Thursday from 10 AM - 3 PM. Please think of us when donating items such as housewares, dish/glassware, collectibles, accessories, jewelry, etc. Please call 561-451-6967 with any questions. Thank you for your support!
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THE MEN'S SPIRITUALITY RETREAT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
The Men's Spirituality Retreat: The Wisdom of Surrender and the Inner Posture of Eastertide which was originally scheduled to begin tomorrow night has been postponed. We will provide additional information once a new date has been selected. Thank you for your understanding.
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MEALS WITH MEANING NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Meals with Meaning provides food and essential items to more than 300 guests each week thanks to the donations they gratefully receive. With a recent surge in guest attendance and rising food prices, MWM has reached a critical point. They desperately need your financial support to meet the increase in demand.
If you are able to give, please CLICK HERE and select "Meals with Meaning" from the options provided. Thank you for your support.
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When
Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Add to Calendar
Where
Santa Cruz Resurrection Episcopal Church
11173 Griffing Boulevard, Biscayne Park, FL 33161
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Join us for a mini-retreat where together we will step away from our daily responsibilities and allow ourselves to rest, to listen and to seek God through prayer and worship
Mishkhah is partnering with Santa Cruz Resurrection Episcopal Church to bring an experience of quiet, reflection, walking meditation, prayer, interaction, sharing a meal and worship.
Several musicians who perform across the Miami/Dade area will provide a musical landscape of new hymn and prayer arrangements and improvisation. Watch below to hear a hymn arranged for a worship service at Trinity Cathedral in Miami.
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The Stars Declare His Glory - arranged by Kate Eaton
We hope you will join us on Saturday, May 21st from 4-8pm for a special time together. Please click on the link below to register.
Get more information or Register Now!
I can't make it
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Kate Eaton
Mishkhah
kate@mishkhah.com or 720-280-3165
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APPLY NOW FOR THE ECW SCHOLARSHIP
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 20.
ECW of St. Gregory’s is pleased to once again offer a $1,000.00 scholarship to a woman of any age who is seeking a college degree or certification and who is an active member of our parish. Our goal is to bring aid to women to help them become equal partners within their communities; and to provide an opportunity for women to improve life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Please note that the recipient does not have to be a graduating senior from high school. If you or a family member is currently in college, trade school, graduate school, or another form of higher learning and could use this scholarship, please request an application. Email Rebecca Sorensen (rsorens51@gmail.com) to get a copy. The deadline for returning the application is May 20.
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MASK POLICY UPDATE
Our Covid Advisory Committee, with the consent of our Vestry, has approved moving to a “masks optional” policy for our worship and for all gatherings on our campus.
Throughout the pandemic, we have followed the guidelines established by the diocese, the insights of the CDC and other health officials, and Jesus’ commandment to love and care for each other. As we’ve continued our prayers, received new directives from the diocese, and taken note of the recently revised CDC guidelines, we have determined this is the proper time to loosen our current restrictions.
In addition, other changes include:
• Restoring open seating in the main nave section. For the time being, we will still offer an option for social distancing in St. Mary’s Chapel and the “Family Section” located in the transept on the south side of the main altar. In these sections, every other pew will be designated for seating.
• Returning to receiving Holy Communion and the chalice at the altar. CLICK HERE to view Fr. Andrew's video update which includes an overview of Holy Week and Easter as well as more information on taking the chalice at the altar.
• We have removed cushions around the altar rail to encourage safe distancing at the altar.
If you are feeling unwell or are out of the area, we invite you to view our online services on our Facebook page by clicking here. We thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation at this time.
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CALLED TO LOVE
We are so very grateful that Phase I of St. Gregory's Called to Love campaign was a success. Your contributions enabled us to transform our parking lot, courtyard, and meeting spaces and make much-needed repairs. While that work continues, we still have a long way to go to raise the essential funds for the second phase of our Capital Campaign which will enable us to make the needed updates and repairs to our beloved Sanctuary. If you are able to contribute, please do so now. To learn more about St. Gregory's Called to Love campaign, please click here. To contribute to the campaign online, please click on the button below now.
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ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers are provided thanks to the generosity of those who donate to celebrate milestones, special occasions, and honor their loved ones. If you would like to sponsor altar flowers, please email us at office@st-gregorys.com.
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A MESSAGE FROM TIM
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday and we will be singing one of the most beautiful hymns in our hymnal, The King of Love, My Shepherd is, for the Psalm. The words are a paraphrase of Psalm 23 by Henry Baker (1821-1877) and the tune is the familiar and much-loved Irish tune, St. Columba. This beautiful Irish folk melody was first published in 1855 by George Petrie and was re-published by Charles Villiers Stanford in a collection of Petrie’s tunes which he compiled later. It was first paired with Baker’s words in 1906 for the dedication of a chapel in County Londonderry. St. Columba was an Irish Abbot (12/7/521-6/9/597) who was a missionary responsible for spreading Christianity to what is today known as Scotland. He is the patron saint of Derry and is known as a Catholic saint and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
While I was Cathedral Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, I would often sit inside the beautiful Chapel of St. Columba, one of the seven Chapels of the Tongues, and meditate on its simple beauty which comprised of three mosaic Celtic crosses fashioned by Louis Comfort Tiffany which are above the altar on the ceiling. If you’re ever in New York, stop by and see the Chapel of St. Columba at the cathedral.
Norma Jenkins will be Guest Organist these next two Sundays as I will be out of town.
Our last Evensong of the season will be May 29th at 5 pm. I hope you’ll mark this on your calendar now!
Peace to all,
Tim
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MORNING PRAYER AND MUSICAL MEDITATIONS WITH TIM BRUMFIELD
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Tuesday's Morning Prayer and Musical Meditations with Tim Brumfield features the hymn
Llanfair, Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.
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MORNING PRAYER AND MUSICAL MEDITATIONS WITH TIM BRUMFIELD
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Wednesday's Morning Prayer and Musical Meditations with Tim Brumfield features the hymn tune
St. Columba, The King of Love My Shepherd is.
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WISDOM SCHOOL WITH FR. BEN |
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“Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." - John 12:24
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Click here to learn more about Wisdom School with Fr. Ben or here to subscribe to his newsletter The Work of The Way.
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ORIGIN + OMEGA PODCAST
We invite you to join us in listening to the most recent episode in a series of Origin + Omega podcasts - Episode 12: Conscience, Holy Week, and, Our Return to the Father.
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A MESSAGE FROM GENA
If you would like additional information on our Youth Ministry or would like to be added to the youth email distribution list, please email me at:
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Summer Week
June 19 - June 24
We have 15 youth attending this Summer's Kanuga Week!!
Parents, you will need to register your youth online using the link below. For those of you seeking financial assistance, you are NOT required to pay anything when registering. Please email me directly letting me know your request. Even if we spoke of this need previously, email me.
*Registration Due Date is May 15th.
To attend Kanuga, all attendees must be vaccinated.
Masks are optional.
Specific information and packing tips will be sent out in the future. For the planners in the group, here is the travel information.
Bus Itinerary:
June 19th Sunday
Arrive at St. Joseph's at 2:30 am
Bus departs at 3:00 am sharp
(the bus does not wait - be on time)
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
3300a Seacrest Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
The bus will make a stop at the Palm Beach Outlets
Best Buy - 1741 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach
(Pick up Holy Trinity Attendees)
Breakfast Stop Exit 360
Lunch Stop Exit 145A
FINAL STOP - KANUGA
130 Kanuga Chapel Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
The estimated arrival time is 4 pm
Bus itinerary on the return trip will be the above in reverse order.
The estimated time of arrival to St. Joseph's in Boynton is 10 pm on Friday.
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GOSPEL OF THOMAS CIRCLE
WITH FR. BEN
Join our Gospel of Thomas Circle on Wednesdays at 10 am and Sundays at 9:10 am. The Gospel of Thomas was part of the Nag Hammadi find in the desert of Egypt in 1945 at the end of World War II which completely changed the landscape of Christianity. It is 114 sayings attributed to Jesus that are like Buddhist koans - these compact little hand grenades for the mind that force us into heart-centered awareness and intuitive knowing. Join us every Sunday at 9 am where we'll take this mystical leap into what many historians believe is most likely the oldest Gospel of Jesus that we have. I recommend these three translations by Leloup, Bauman, or Pagles. Having a diversity of translations will only enrich our discussion.
Meeting ID: 854 5001 9587
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MEN'S SPIRITUALITY HOUR
WEDNESDAYS AT 8:00 AM ON ZOOM
(NEW MEETING LINK BELOW!)
This men's group gathers weekly to explore and deepen our relationship with God in Christ through mutual support, prayer and conversation. Book studies and other reflection material guide and frame our conversation together.
All men are welcome to join.
ZOOM MEETING LINK:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 891 9943 6120
Passcode: 408274
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,89199436120# US (New York)
+13017158592,,89199436120# US (Washington DC)
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LIVING WATER
RECTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 PM
NOTE: There will be no Rector's Bible Study next Wednesday, May 11. Classes will resume on Wednesday, May 18.
Join Fr. Andrew in person or online Wednesday evening, May 18 for his Living Water Rector's Bible Study at 6:30 PM in the second-floor conference room or via Zoom.
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THURSDAY'S WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY BEGINS AT 1:00 PM
Join Us for Conversations about
The Sermon on the Mount!
All women of St. Gregory's (and friends) are warmly invited to join us for Scripture study, conversation and fellowship. We are resuming in-person gatherings and will meet at St. Gregory's on Thursday afternoons from 1 pm - 2 pm (exact room location to be determined; please meet in the courtyard when you arrive). A Zoom option will still be available for those unable to attend in person.
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What's coming up?
During May we will study the Sermon on the Mount, examining some of Jesus' most well-known words.
We will be on hiatus from June to August and then resume gathering in September. Dates/times to be determined. Stay tuned!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 827 7865 9025 Passcode: 250963
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT SUNDAY SCHOOL
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 8
3yrs - K CLASS, 1st-3rd grade CLASS,
4th/5th GRADE CLASS
and MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
9:45 AM (regular classrooms)
COMMUNION PRESENTATIONS
9:30 am - 11 am
(Good Shepherd classroom)
NO CONFIRMATION CLASS
(Confirmation classes will resume next September.)
NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 15
3yrs - K CLASS, 1st-3rd grade CLASS,
4th/5th GRADE CLASS, and MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
9:45 AM (regular classrooms)
COMMUNION PRESENTATIONS
9:30 am - 11:00 am
(Good Shepherd classroom)
NO CONFIRMATION CLASS
(Confirmation classes will resume next September.)
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Dear God,
This church is a family.
Help us to learn together
To worship together
To share together
To play together
To pray together
To come together
And to reach out to everyone
with your love!
Amen.
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COMMUNION RETREAT FOR CHILDREN
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am-12:00 noon
and Sunday, May 22, 10:00 am.
For more information and to register contact:
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SPRING 2022
In-person regular Sunday School classes for all grades (3yrs - high school)
All regular classes for children aged 3yrs through high school will be held in person. If COVID cases are spiking, we will meet outside in the courtyard or on the East Terrace. Otherwise, we will meet in our designated classrooms. Class time starts at 9:45 am!
Confirmation class for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and other participants will be held every Sunday at 9:10 am in the newly renovated Youth Room OR outside in the courtyard or the East Terrace if COVID cases are spiking.
Classes for high schoolers (9th-12th grades) will be held in the newly renovated Youth Room OR outside in the courtyard or the East Terrace if COVID cases are spiking. We start at 9:45 am!
Of course with construction and any new developments in the COVID situation, we will all need to be flexible and rely on God's grace to make adjustments as needed. Please watch and listen for announcements to stay up to date with all the details.
Questions? Contact Sunday School Coordinators
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
1) Classes start at 9:45am (exception - Confirmation Class)!
Confirmation Class meets at 9:10 am - see above for details.
2) Masks are now optional unless otherwise notified.
2) Don't forget to register! You can do it online or speak with Kristen Chaney or Anita Sherman, Sunday School Coordinators.
3) Please arrive on time!
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Sunday School Coordinators
Kristen Chaney
Anita Sherman
Director of Youth Ministry
Gena Vallee
Clergy Liaison
Christian Formation for Children & Youth
Fr. Ben Thomas
bthomas@st-gregory's.com
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Confirmation Classes:
For information on confirmation classes, please email Fr. Andrew at asherman@st-gregorys.com or Gena Vallee at gvallee@st-gregorys.com.
Contact Information:
Please provide us with updated contact information so that we may keep you informed.
Contact us!
We are here for you! Please reach out at any time with questions or concerns and we will do our very best to address them.
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SUNDAY
8 AM– Holy Eucharist | In-Person Sanctuary
10 AM– Holy Eucharist | In-Person Sanctuary & Online
MONDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
TUESDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
12 PM - Noon Eucharist | In-Person
WEDNESDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
THURSDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
12 PM - Noon Eucharist | In-Person
FRIDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
We are fully committed to providing the safest worship environment possible. In-person services will be provided to smaller groups to facilitate social distancing and the wearing of face masks is now optional for those attending services this Sunday.
If you have questions about our services,
between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
To access online services, please click on the link below at the scheduled time. No Facebook account is needed to access the services.
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Schedules listed here may be subject to change.
Please stay tuned for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Grace for all!
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WELCOME HOME
At St. Gregory's, everyone is welcome and loved. If you are new to us, please contact us. We are here for you and so very glad you choose to be a part of the St. Gregory's family.
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"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this, all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35
Pastoral care is challenging in the best of times and even more so during this pandemic time. Fr. Andrew, Fr. Ben, our clergy associates, and lay pastoral leaders are working faithfully to address the ever-growing needs. To keep everyone better informed about our efforts, each week we are featuring a different pastoral care ministry. A complete overview of all our ministries can be found on our church website: Pastoral Care — St Gregory's Boca (stgregorysepiscopal.org)
LAY EUCHARIST VISITORS are available to any of our St. Gregory’s members who would like the Eucharist brought to them at home. Please call the office at 561.395.8285 or email us at office@st-gregorys.com to inform us of your pastoral needs.
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HEALING PRAYERS FROM
THE ORDER OF ST. LUKE
Susan Manwaring and The Order of St. Luke are making healing prayers available to those who request them via zoom. Prayer requests should be sent to Susan, who will set up a time for available members to honor the request. Contact Susan at 561-866-6154 or susanjm@me.com.
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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
Contact St. Gregory's office staff, clergy, or Stephen Ministry.
St. Gregory's staff members, clergy, and Stephen Ministers are here to answer your questions, pray with you, or for all your pastoral needs. Please contact us by calling us at 561.395.8285 or emailing us at office@st-gregorys.com.
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Daily Prayer and Prayer Requests
CLICK HERE to submit your prayer request. To join us in prayer for others, CLICK HERE to view this week's prayer requests. CLICK HERE to join us live for morning prayer services or to enjoy past videos. If you'd prefer to receive a daily written prayer, CLICK HERE to receive each day's word from Daily Prayer (a resource of Forward Movement).
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FAITHFUL GIVING
Your faithful giving funds everything we do.
Our services and ministries are a tribute to the devotion of our clergy, staff, and volunteers - and the generosity of our beloved congregation. Your gifts make everything we do at St. Gregory's, in our community, and in our missions - possible.
If faithful giving is important to you, please consider giving now from one of these options:
Offering Plate. You can give by placing a check or cash in the offering plate during Sunday Services.
NEW! Text to Give.
Simply text SGEgive to 833-672-4095 and you will receive a link to give via text.
St. Gregory's App. Give through PushPay on our App! Download the free "St. Gregory's Boca Raton" app on your mobile device or tablet from the app store. Click the "Give" icon and choose "Use Pushpay" to set up an account, make a one-time gift, or schedule your giving. For technical assistance using PushPay, call 425-202-8470.
SMILE.AMAZON.COM: When you purchase your Amazon items through smile.amazon.com, and choose "St Gregory’s Episcopal Church" as your charitable organization, a small percentage of your purchase will be donated to St Gregory’s, at no additional cost to you.
Bank Auto Bill Pay Feature:* Check into your bank’s online auto bill pay feature to give automatically each month. This option generates a paper check from your bank to St Gregory’s Episcopal Church upon your action. Your bank thenmails the check to St Gregory’s Episcopal Church for you.
Gifts of Stock or Mutual Funds. To give through gifts of stock or mutual funds, contact Michael Koppenal at MKoppenal@st-gregorys.com for more information.
Mailing in a check. If you would prefer to send in your payment check, please send your contribution to:
St Gregory's Episcopal Church
PO Box 1503
Boca Raton FL 33429
*If you give to multiple funds at St Gregory’s Episcopal Church on one check, please denote your breakdown of giving on the memo line. Example: Your check total is $1,500. The memo line should read as follows: Pledge fund – $1000, Capital Campaign – $500.
Need assistance? We are here to help. If you would like help setting up your recurring giving on Pushpay our merchant processing platform, email Michael Koppenal at MKoppenal@st-gregorys.com or Nancy Brooks at NBrooks@st-gregorys.com. For technical assistance using PushPay, please call 425-202-8470.
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