What's Happening at St. Gregory's / This Week

PRAYER

O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longs for your loving care. Hear the cries of everyone in need, and turn your hearts to love our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

Rev. Dr. Hank Drummond will be preaching and the Gospel reading is Luke 10:25-37.

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Praise the Lord,

the Almighty

BROTHER'S BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY AFTER SERVICES

After this Sunday’s services come on over to Harris Hall and enjoy our monthly Brother’s Breakfast! Enjoy our pancakes, waffles, bacon, potatoes, and more! With your contribution we help serve a free hearty breakfast to people in need on every 2nd Sunday of the month at St Gregory's.

Do you want to learn more about the Brother’s group? Talk to any of our servers at the breakfast, or come to our monthly dinner which is Monday July 15th, 6:30 pm at Harris Hall. You can also EMAIL US . We meet once a month for dinner, plan social activities for the men at St Gregory's, and participate in fundraising events for the church. We are welcoming new members and inviting old members to be involved!

SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS SUN JULY 14 / 3PM

Beginning its 28th season, the Symphony of the Americas has been thrilling audiences with world class performances of masterworks of the classical repertoire. To celebrate this milestone, Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese has planned a show designed to stimulate your senses. Under Maestro's leadership, The Symphony has taken an inventive approach each season combining classical music with other art forms on stage to engage and develop audiences - international guests artists include ballet soloists, the classical Mexican mariachi, the pulses of tango, the mesmerizing acrobats of Cirque dal la Symphonie, the drama and intensity of opera, toe-tapping Broadway, and the rhythms of Spanish zarzuela. CLICK TO BUY TICKETS or call 954-335-7002.

FREE MUSEUM TOUR WITH A TWIST SUN JULY 28 / 12PM LUNCH OR MEET AT THE MUSEUM AT 1PM

Join us for a free tour of the Boca Raton Museum of Art led by your fellow congregant and Museum staff member Roberta Kjelgaard. On view are Beyond the Cape: Comics and Contemporary Art; Contemporary Sculpture: Sam Anderson & Michael Dean, and John Ransom Phillips: Lives of Artists. We’ll also be participating in Creation Station: Twisted Branches. Maren has been commissioned to create a site-specific work inspired in part by Pearl City’s Tree of Knowledge – the majestic banyan tree at the corner of Glades Road and Dixie Highway that has become an historical marker in this neighborhood settled by African-Americans.

You can either meet us at the Museum at 1:00pm or gather beforehand at 12:00pm for lunch at the Yardhouse. Please RSVP in advance by calling the Office at 561-395-8285 or CLICK TO EMAIL.

MAGICIAN JACK MAXWELL SAT AUG 3 / 8PM HARRIS HALL

You won’t believe your eyes or ears in this show that blends the mystery of magic with the power of comedy. With non-stop surprises and jokes, you’re in store for an evening of mind bending laughter.$13.50 General Admission / $22.50 Premium Reserved. 2 item minimum purchase required benefiting the St. Gregory's Youth Groups. Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks available. First come first serve seating. Events are subject to change and cancellation. Refunds will not be issued unless show is cancelled by venue or producer. Limited free lot parking on site and free parking in the Mizner Park garages. We encourage the use of ride share services such as UBER or LYFT or advise arriving 60 minutes prior to showtime to find parking. To purchase tickets over the phone call Comic Cure at 786-564-2291. Click for DISCOUNT TICKET PURCHASES .

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC SUN AUG 18 / SAVE THE DATE!

Be sure to save the date for our Annual Parish Picnic, Sunday August 18 following the 10am worship service on the grounds of St. Gregory's. There will be plenty of good food and fellowship. Barbecue will be provided by the Brothers of St. Gregory's. There will be plenty of fun and games for children of all ages with bounce houses and a waterslide. It will be a wonderful time for our Parish to gather and share a great afternoon with one another!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE BABY FORMULA DRIVE IMPACT

At the end of March Father Andrew wrote about his prayers for Venezuela and the specific need for baby formula. Within just a few weeks we sent out a recap with pictures showing the truckload of baby formula that we collected as a church. Though our official baby formula drive ended months ago, we still were receiving monetary donations. It is with such joy that we get to give yet another update on supplies. Just last week 90 lbs of baby formula and 120 baby bottles were purchased for Venezuela through the money raised here at St. Gregory's. Thanks to everyone that helped make this happen. Please pray for all of those still impacted by this awful struggle both here in our community and in Venezuela.

M U S I C

MUSIC & WORSHIP AT ST. GREGORY'S

This Sunday, we will hear Mr. Phil Denny at the 10am worship singing the beautiful Victorian era solo “The Lord is My Light” by Frances Allitsen. This powerful rendition of Psalm 27 remains a traditional favorite among singers and I’m so pleased that Phil will be singing it this Sunday. He will also sing a rendition of the wonderful old hymn “Great is thy Faithfulness” for the Communion Meditation. I’m looking forward to having Phil share his talents with us once again this Sunday!

This week on July 12 my parents celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary! I’ll be traveling to Kentucky this week to be with them and join in the celebratory festivities, returning this Saturday evening.

Our final concert of the season will be this Sunday afternoon at 3 PM when we will host The Symphony of the Americas. Performing will be the string quartet Quartetto Orfeo from Rome, Italy. I have the honor of being their guest soloist and I’m looking forward to making music with them! Tickets are available at the door or click here to PURCHASE ONLINE .

I'll see you in church! Tim

Y O U T H

PRAYER & BREAKFAST THURSDAYS 9AM

All youth join Gena on Thursdays at 9:00am for Morning Prayer. Afterwards, enjoy a free breakfast. Friends are invited too! You simply have to let Gena know that you plan to attend. Starting July 11th through August 8th.

YOUTH FUNDRAISER THANK YOU!

Special thanks to the Beavin Family, Grubb Family and the Patton Family. Thanks to their donations of supplies and volunteering at the magic show fundraiser on June 29th, the Youth Group raised over $500! Thanks also to the Pribell Family for donating drinks. Stay tuned for details on the next show on August 3 ^rd . This will be another opportunity to raise money for the Youth Group.

DIOCESE YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING SAT JULY 20

There will be a Diocese Youth Commission meeting on Saturday July 20th here at St. Gregory's. All youth encouraged to come and have a voice in the Diocesan Youth events. Details coming, stayed tuned!

BRIYA MEETING SUN JULY 21 / 5:30-8:30PM

Join us Sunday, July 21, 5:30-8:30pm for Briya! We'll meet at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, located at: 1026 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33473. Dinner will be served. This is free to all 6-12 grades students. St. Gregory’s membership is not required. However, you must RSVP Gena to ensure you have a seat in the van CLICK TO RSVP BY EMAIL . We will depart St. Gregory’s at 4:45PM and return at 9:00PM. CLICK TO VIEW FLYER

M E A L S W I T H M E A N I N G

SHARON'S SUPPER SUN JULY 28 / 3:30PM

Meals with Meaning has it's monthly Sharon's Supper on July 28 for the homeless and food insecure in our community. Volunteers are needed at 3:30PM. Doors open to guests at 4:00PM. Please consider helping us love on others. All we ask is that you come with empty hands and a servant heart.

EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY

Did you know that Meals with Meaning has freezer items available for anyone in need? We have several members that receive food items such as frozen chicken, ground beef and pork. If you would like to know more about how to receive these food items or donate to Meals with Meaning, please contact Gena Vallee at 561-395-8285 or CLICK TO EMAIL . If privacy is preferred you can call the office and speak to clergy.

C H U R C H W I D E

I SURVIVED CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church Cancer Outreach Ministry invites your members to attend our Cancer Support Group. Our meetings are led by Father Emilio Rosolen, who has battled cancer himself. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month, at 6:30 - 8pm. The focus of the program is to support those individuals who are currently fighting the disease, those who are in remission, and the family members who share in their daily struggle. We hope you will join us! For more information, or for private spiritual direction, please call Father Emilio at 561-901-7777.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OPENING

Patrice Driscoll, our Great Office Manager, has informed us that she will be leaving in the next few weeks due to her husband getting a new job in New Jersey. We will miss her but wish her all of our blessing going forward. St. Gregory’s now has an opportunity for someone to join our team as our Administrative Assistant, the ideal candidate will combine creativity with a strong dedication to detail, be willing to work closely with a wide variety of customers including Clergy, Staff, and Parishioners. If you are interested or know some that may be please contact Ron Knowlton by EMAIL or CLICK TO VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION .

PARISH NURSE MINISTRY BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS

I wish to thank Deacon Anita, a member of the Parish Nurse Ministry for her suggestion to offer Blood pressure readings and other vital signs to parishioners which could possibly open up discussion on their personal health issues.

While taking one gentleman’s Blood Pressure, he and I discussed removing added salt to his foods. Other ways to reduce Blood Pressure were also discussed such as; identifying high sodium foods to avoid, and walking to lose excess weight. Family history and pertinent lab studies to identify diabetes (A1C), and hyperlipidemia (cholesterol LDH, HDL, triglycerides) which all can have an effect on Blood pressure. Oh did I forget to mention STRESS when you finish reading this please sit in a chair, hands on knees, close eyes, take a deep breath through your nose and exhale through your mouth. - Marion

ECW BOUTIQUE THRIFT SHOP SUNDAY JULY 14 / 9 TO 12:3oPM

The Boutique has special hours during the summer and will be open next Sunday, July 14 from 9am to 12:30pm.

I SURVIVED CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

BOCA RATON CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

TUESDAY JULY 30 / 6:30PM / BABIONE WEST

Please join us for the award-winning film, When All That's Left is Love , the emotionally gripping story of a wife's determination to care for her Alzheimer's-stricken husband In their home. With unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access, the film reveals the toll that the disease takes on families coping with Alzheimer's, while also showcasing the power of love that sustains both patients and caregivers. Refreshments at 6pm. Tuesday, July 30 6:30pm at Babione West, 10060 Calle Commercio Drive. Refreshments at 6pm. CLICK TO VIEW FLYER .

LIBRARY IN NEED OF A LAPTOP COMPUTER

If you have an old laptop computer that you'd like to donate to the library to help categorize and manage resources at St. Gregory's Library, please contact the church office at 561-395-8285 or dropoff at front desk.

P A S T O R A L

HONORING VERA HALOM

Vera Halom passed away yesterday at the age of 94. She has been a long time member of St. Gregory’s. Memorial Service will be held this Saturday at 3:00 pm in the chapel. Pray for the entire Halom Family.

O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death, and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that your servant Vera Halom, being raised with him, may know the strength of his presence, and rejoice in his eternal glory; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen .

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COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE

JULY 14: Brothers Breakfast

JULY 21: A-H

JULY 28: I-M

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