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FATHER BEN DISCUSSES ADVENT I
AND THE POWER OF EMBODYING HOPE
In this first week of Advent, Father Ben discusses the beginning of the Church year, the start of Advent, and the power of embodying Hope. CLICK HERE or the image above to view the video.
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PRAYER
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN.
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The Rev. Andrew J. Sherman will be the preacher on Sunday at the 10 AM service. The Gospel reading is
MATTHEW 24:36-44
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
PAOLO - GOD'S LOVE IN MOTION
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This time of year I am happy to say that I receive many calls from individuals wanting to help the community by way of Meals with Meaning. Many folks want to donate food or contribute monetarily. Well, Paolo’s Pizza & Pasta did both in a big way!
Paolo has been helping MWM offer pizza to our community guests at a discounted rate for quite some time. However, this Thanksgiving he wanted to do something more to show his support. He sponsored an entire Sunday Meal! He could have simply made and donated pasta or pizza and we would have been ecstatic. However, Paolo hand-delivered chicken parmigiana, baked ziti, roasted broccoli and spinach, garlic knots, and a tossed garden salad!
Paolo wears a large cross of gold around his neck. It is one of the first things I noticed when I met him. Though we didn't discuss God’s love in our conversations, his actions are truly God's love in motion. As the guests approached the table for lunch on Sunday, they asked what was on the menu (as they always do). When they were told that a restaurant donated a delicious spread they were thrilled! Having Paolo cook, deliver, and donate the meal was, in a way, affirming that each of our guests truly matters greatly. Thank you, Paolo, for making such a difference.
-Gena Vallee
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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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WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP?
Stewardship is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. The tradition of giving back to God and to the church comes from the Biblical practice of “tithing,” which means to give back a tenth of our earnings to God (Numbers 18:26). The Episcopal Church sees stewardship as more than simply contributing money to the church; it’s also about contributing time and talents and volunteering for ministry and mission. It’s about reaching out to build relationships from a perspective of abundance instead of scarcity.
Your generosity is Making a Difference at St. Gregory's.
Click the button below to learn more about stewardship at St. Gregory's.
If you've not yet had a chance to pledge,
please consider doing so now.
PLEDGING TO ST. GREGORY'S
IN-PERSON PLEDGING
Pledges are gratefully collected during Sunday services
or can be dropped off at the church office.
MAILING YOUR PLEDGE
Please complete your pledge card and mail it to:
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1503
Boca Raton, FL 33429
ONLINE PLEDGING
Please CLICK HERE to complete your pledge form online.
Note: the pledge form is located at the bottom of the page.
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THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE | THANKSGIVING MEAL
Note: no noon Eucharist will be held on Thanskgiving due to the 10 am Thanksgiving service being held that day.
Everyone is warmly invited to stay for the St. Gregory’s Thanksgiving feast following the 10 am service. Please join us at 11 AM in Harris Hall for a delicious meal of turkey with all the trimmings.
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ADVENT RISE & SHINE SERVICE
Sunday, November 27 at 10am
in Harris Hall
Join us as we enter into the mystery of the Advent season and rest in the wonder of hope, peace, joy and love.
Advent is the first season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord's nativity, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.”
(https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/advent)
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THE ANGEL GIVING TREE
The Angel Giving Tree is up in the Narthex. Please take one or more angels and help to support St. Gregory’s Outreach Ministries.
Please make your checks payable to "St. Gregory’s" and designate on the MEMO line, which ministry you would like to support.
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2022 has been a busy and successful year for ECW. The Mother's Day Tea was a resounding success and greatly appreciated after a two-year hiatus, and the Fall Bazaar was a smash also. Consequently it's time for the ladies to get a little pampering. So our December 1st meeting, 6;00 pm, will include a catered dinner, a Christmas ornament exchange, and lots of socializing/fellowship, as well as electing a new president. Please bring only a Christmas ornament wrapped in a box or gift bag for our exchange. Please RSVP to Rebecca Sorensen by November 26 at [email protected] or 561-445-3251.
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QUARTERLY HIGHWAY CLEANUP
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 8:30 AM
The Environmental Committee has scheduled the last 2022 quarterly highway clean-up! Join us on Saturday, Dec 10. We will start at 8:30 at the church. For those who have not been at our site, it is North Federal Highway from the Boca Valley Plaza at 74th and Federal Highway north to the canal. We will meet at the church at 8:30 and carpool for those interested. Or, join us about 8:45 at our site meeting at the east end of the parking lot of the Boca Valley Plaza. Following the clean-up we will have a brief meeting at the church to look at activities going forward. We welcome new participants. Email me at [email protected] to let me know if you have any questions and let us know if you plan to join us.
God Bless,
Jim
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ENVELOPES FOR CHRISTMAS MUSIC AND
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Envelopes will appear in your bulletins beginning the first Sunday of Advent, Sunday, November 27. Please remember to include the names of the people you wish to remember and/or the people in you life you are thankful for. Please designate music or flowers. No names will be accepted after Friday, December 16.
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CALLED TO LOVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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 Parish Hall meeting spaces and make much-needed repairs. We are now raising the essential funds for the second phase of our Capital Campaign. We are so close to achieving the funds for our revised plan to make the needed updates and repairs to our beloved Sanctuary. Please help us cross the finish line this year so that we can start and complete the construction in 2023. 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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HOLLYVERSARY
EVENT MENU
Main Menu:
Quiche
Panettone Bread Pudding
Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon
Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Fresh Berries with Creme Anglaise
Children's Menu:
Mac & Cheese
Chicken Nuggets
Raw Veggies
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ST. GREGORY'S HOLLYVERSARY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH | HARRIS HALL
Join us for a celebration of the church's anniversary, featuring a festive brunch, and live and silent auctions on Sunday, December 4th following the 10 am service. We are always looking for popular auction items like vacation homes and experiences.
Please contact Laura Leonard at 910-297-6300, or Vanessa Havener at 561-617-6238 if you have suggestions or would like to serve on the committee. This is a great fellowship event and a wonderful opportunity to introduce your friend or neighbor to our warm and welcoming community.
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FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER IS NOW BEING HELD IN PERSON
NO FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE
WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Friday Morning Prayer is now offered in person in the Chapel rather than online. Monday through Thursday Morning Prayer services will continue to be available online only.
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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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A MESSAGE FROM TIM
This Sunday marks the beginning of a new church year with the first Sunday of Advent. This is one of my favorite liturgical seasons as it is full of rich symbolism, expectation, and tenderness. We ready our hearts and minds for the receiving of something larger than ourselves, something that only love can explain. For, yes, true Love is what we are readying our hearts and minds to receive in all its glory, in all its tenderness, in all its simplicity, in all its fullness. Love comes to us in the form of a newborn baby, the purest symbol of love there is, the Christ child.
We will hear sung the great antiphon ”I look from afar: and lo, I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth. Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?” This ancient Matin Responsory utilizes the traditional Advent text and is normally sung at the Night Office on the first evening of Advent, however, we are using it throughout the season of Advent as the Choral Introit at the 10 AM service. Originally in Latin and usually sung to Gregorian Chant, we will hear Sam Cucci sing it this Sunday as a clarion call to begin our Advent season together.
As we hear Christ tell his disciples in Luke’s gospel “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour”, we will hear the Choir sing J. S. Bach’s harmonization of the hymn “Wachet Auf”. “’Sleepers, Wake!’” A voice astounds us, the shout of rampart-guards surrounds us: “Awake, Jerusalem, arise!” Midnight’s peace their cry has broken, their urgent summons clearly spoken: “The time has come, O maidens wise! Rise up, and give us light; the Bridegroom is in sight.”
We’ll also welcome back Ms. Susan Dodd as Guest Organist this Sunday for the 10 AM service. Flautists Ms. Lori Snow and Ms. Maria Provost will be the musicians for the 8 AM service. I’ll be returning for Advent II.
Mark your calendars, December 18, at 5 PM, when the Choir of St. Gregory’s will present “A Saint Gregory’s Christmas”. This presentation will include the beautiful music of Advent with a touch of Christmas music to get us ready to receive the Christ Child into our hearts this Christmas. I’m thrilled to have as Guest Soloist, Ms. Robyn Lamp. Robyn has sung with us several times in the past and its always a great honor and privilege to have her with us.
Thank you all for your continued support of the music throughout the year and especially during this beautiful season of Advent and Christmas. Your generous gifts make possible our concert with Robyn and all our Christmas Eve services which include guest singers and musicians. You truly make a difference!!
Happy Thanksgiving to all and I wish for everyone a very happy start to the new church year! Happy Advent!
Blessings,
Tim
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MORNING PRAYER AND MUSICAL MEDITATIONS
WITH TIMOTHY BRUMFIELD
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Tuesday's Morning Prayer and Musical Meditations with Timothy Brumfield
features “We Gather Together to Ask the Lord’s Blessing.”
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NEW SUPPORT MINISTRIES
DECEMBER DATES
Loss and Healing – Meets Tuesday, December 13, and November 27
Back to Living - Meets Tuesday, December 15
Loss and Healing – Meets from 5:30 pm -7:00 pm in the Youth Room – a group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, loss of health, loss of job, reproductive loss, lost relationships, lost time, loss of identity, and other losses. Join us as we open ourselves to healing.
Back to Living – Meets from 5:30 pm -7:00 pm in the Youth Room – a group for those with a loved one with mental health and/or addiction issues.
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About David Potter: David Potter is a retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has served a number of congregations and is a member of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church.
He has also been a chaplain for VA Medical Centers in Minnesota and a spiritual care counselor for Hazelden Betty Ford and the Hanley Center at Origins. He currently serves as a Family Support Specialist for Futures Recovery Healthcare in Tequesta, FL.
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THE HEALING MINISTRY HAS RESUMED
St. Gregory's Healing Ministry has resumed in St. Mary’s Chapel at the 8 AM and 10 AM Eucharistic services. You are invited to receive a blessing of healing with laying on of hands during the time of Communion
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ST. GREGORY'S LUNCH BUNCHERS
MEET ON THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
Everyone who is interested is warmly invited to attend. Please RSVP by calling 954-245-9388 or emailing [email protected].
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Fall is here and we have a full roster of activities, services, and meetings planned.
There is truly something for everyone and we'd love for you to be a part of it all!
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ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers are provided thanks to the generosity of those who donate to celebrate special occasions or to honor their loved ones.
If you would like to donate to St. Gregory's altar flowers fund, please CLICK HERE to complete the online order form or email us at [email protected].
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GOSPEL OF THOMAS CIRCLES WITH FATHER BEN
Days/Times: Wednesday Mornings at 10 AM & Sunday Mornings at 9:10 AM
Location: Zoom (link below)
Resource: The Gospel of Thomas. The translations by Leloup, Bauman, or Pagles are recommended.
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. The Circle will be picking up with Logion 76.
"The Kingdom of the Father is like a merchant who had a load of goods to sell. Then he saw a pearl. The merchant was wise and sold his goods to buy the pearl. You too should pursue that treasure which is everlasting, there where moths never go nor worms devour."
Here's to pursuing treasures that are everlasting. The pearl of inner revolution. It's wonderful to be back with you.
Enter our Wednesday 10 am and Sunday 9:10 am Circles here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450019587?pwd=ODZEUGFycVdPMkFqaFpRN0t1OGtkZz09
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LIVING WATER RECTOR'S BIBLE STUDY WILL RESUME ON
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH
LIVING WATER RECTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
Day/Time: Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 PM
Location: Hybrid: This class meets both in person and on Zoom (link below)
This year we will be studying the letters of St. Paul, beginning with his letter to the Galatians. Our emphasis will be to gain insight and inspiration for living our life more deeply rooted in Christ. Join us even if you've never been part of a Bible Study group.
Class Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84470941190?pwd=RnlIWDlxL292MjNuNTlRV2l5T0Fhdz09
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MEN'S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Begins: Ongoing
Day/Time: Wednesdays at 8 AM
Location: On Zoom
This men's group gatherings weekly to explore and deepen our relationship with God in Christ through mutual support, prayer, and conversation. Book studies and other reflection material guides and frames our conversation together. All men are welcome to join.
Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82720629725?pwd=VE4wdndhTDFvb3RxM3FvK3ZuS2J6UT09#success
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THURSDAY
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY WILL RESUME ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 1
Day/Time: Thursdays at 1 PM
Location: Youth Room (2nd floor, Harris Hall)
All women of St. Gregory's (and friends!) are warmly invited to join us in the Youth Room for prayer, study and fellowship.
For more information, contact Anita Sherman at [email protected]
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A MESSAGE FROM ANITA
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: [email protected]
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CALENDAR QUICK LOOK
THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Confirmation Class
9:10 am
Conference Room (2nd floor, Harris Hall)
Special Advent Rise & Shine Service
10am in Harris Hall
No regular Sunday School classes or Upper Room Time for teens
Nursery open during the 10 am service
Drop off starts at 9:30 am
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NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Confirmation Class
9:10 am
Conference Room (2nd floor, Harris Hall)
YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY!
At 9:45 am AND immediately after the 10 am service in the Youth Room
PARENTS -- Enjoy our annual Hollyversary brunch
TEENS - Meet in the Youth Room for great food, games, prizes,
tree decorating and more!
Nursery open during the 10 am service
Drop off starts at 9:30 am
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This Sunday, Nov 27
Special Advent Rise & Shine Service
10am in Harris Hall
No Upper Room Time on this day - we will all participate in the
Advent Rise & Shine service.
Sunday, Dec 4
CHRISTMAS PARTY!
At 9:45am AND right after church in the Youth Room during Hollyversary!
PARENTS: Enjoy our annual Hollyversary brunch while teens enjoy their own party in the Youth Room!
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UPPER ROOM TIME
9:45 am in the Youth Room
Every Sunday (except the first Sunday or other specially designated Sundays)
Snacks and Downtime
Conversation, Reflection, and Prayer
For more information and to be added to the Youth Ministry mailing list, please contact Anita Sherman (Youth Ministry Program Coordinator).
[email protected]
Scenes from The Upper Room...
On Sunday, Nov 20 during Upper Room time, teens discuss the meaning of living thankfully. We then wrote cards and notes to the guests who will join us for the Meals with Meaning Thanksgiving meal.
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Come up to the Youth Room at 9:45am AND right after church
for Great food, games and activities, tree decorating and more!
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HOLLYERVSARY
PARENTS -- Youth Christmas party will take place on this day! Enjoy Hollyversary while your teen(s) enjoy great food and activities in the Youth Room! No ticket purchase required for teens attending the party. Community service hours given for any teen who stays afterward to help clean up. Supervised care will also be available for Kindergardeners and younger in the Nursery and first through 5th graders in the 2nd floor classrooms.
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BRIYA (Boca Raton Interfaith Youth Association)
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING GATHERING
On Monday, November 14 BRIYA celebrated Thanksgiving with an interfaith service held a B'nai Torah Congregation. Joy, laughter and faithful exchange were all part of this beautiful event. Our own Amelia Grubb was a featured reader during the service -- great job, Amelia!
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Many thanks to Anna Thomas
for coordinating this year's Christmas pageant!
Here's what you need to know:
REHEARSAL: Only ONE REHEARSAL this year!!!
SUNDAY, DEC 18 immediately after the 10am service.
Light lunch provided for all children who participate.
PAGEANT DAY: SAT, DEC 24 at the 4pm Christmas Eve service
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
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SUNDAY
8 AM– Holy Eucharist | In-Person Sanctuary
10 AM– Holy Eucharist | In-Person Sanctuary & Online
There will be no 6:00 PM Evening Eucharist on Sunday, November 27th.
MONDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
TUESDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
12 PM - Noon Eucharist | In-Person
WEDNESDAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
THANKSGIVING DAY
9 AM - Morning Prayer | Online
10 AM - Thanksgiving Service | In-Person & Online
No Noon Eucharist Service will be held on Thanksgiving.
FRIDAY
No Morning Prayer Service will be held tomorrow, Friday, November 25th.
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 recommended for those attending services this Sunday.
If you have questions about our services,
please email Michael Koppenal at [email protected]
between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday or 9 AM to Noon on Fridays.
To access online services, please click on the link below at the scheduled time. No Facebook account is needed to access the services.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/SaintGregorys/videos
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Schedules listed here may be subject to change.
As we roll into summer, the rhythms of our schedule may change from time to time as our team members enter into occasional respite time with their loved ones. Please stay tuned for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Grace for all!
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MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED
Our Covid Advisory Committee, with the consent of our Vestry, has approved moving to a “masks recommended” 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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WELCOME HOME
At St. Gregory's, everyone is welcome and loved. If you are new to the church, 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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NEW TO ST. GREGORY'S? WELCOME!
We are so very glad you are a part of our growing family! It is our fervent prayer that you will find God’s love and peace at St. Gregory's.
Have questions? We're here for you. We invite you to explore life at St. Gregory’s by reaching out to our clergy or by completing an information card. (NOTE: the information cards can be found in the pew rack and placed on the offering plate or given to an usher once completed).
Members of our clergy are available to speak with you following services or by the email addresses below. Fr. Andrew will be offering a Newcomers Welcome Reception Sunday, October 2nd at 11:45 AM in the Rectory (more information is located below). We warmly invite you to attend. God is doing extraordinary things among us and would love for you to be a part of it all.
Rector of St. Gregory's
Fr. Andrew Sherman
[email protected]
Associate Rector of St. Gregory's
Clergy Liaison for Christian Formation for Children and Youth
Fr. Ben Thomas
[email protected]
St. Gregory's Church Office
[email protected]
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The last few years have taken a toll on so many of us. Pandemics, shootings, division, inflation - there is no shortage of stress in our society. St. Gregory's is here to support you and those in need with Christian care during tough times. | |
Stephen Ministry
St. Gregory's Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry of St. Gregory’s. Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by Stephen Leaders to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care and compassionate listening to people going through tough times. If you find yourself struggling through a difficult time in life—experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or some other life crisis, our Stephen Ministry is here to care for you in this difficult season. Stephen Ministers typically provide care to one person at a time, meeting with that person once a week for about an hour. Twice a month, Stephen Ministers gather with their Stephen Leaders for supervision and continuing education.
If you are in need of care or are interested in learning more about St. Gregory's Stephen Ministry, please email the church office at [email protected] or call us at 561-395-8285 and we will ask a Stephen Leader to contact you. All conversations are completely confidential. Confidentiality is a holy part of Stephen Ministry.
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Doyle's Gentle Giant
In celebration of the powerful life of Dr. Doyle Patton, a skilled and compassionate clinical neuropsychologist, Gentle Giant was established with a mission of providing Compassionate Mental Health Care for Children and Families Experiencing Financial Hardship. Over the course of the past year, Gentle Giant has already provided critical services to families in dire need of therapeutic, assessment, and psychiatric services. Please consider making a donation to this valuable program and/or forward this message to others. For more information, please visit our website: DoylesGentleGiant.com.
To support this important ministry, please visit Give to St Gregory's Episcopal Church (pushpay.com) and select "Gentle Giant" from the drop-down "fund" box. Donations are also gratefully accepted by check addressed to St. Gregory's Episcopal Church with "Gentle Giant" in the memo line.
Mailing Address:
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
For the Gentle Giant Initiative
P.O. Box 1503
Boca Raton, FL 33429-1503
Thank you for your kindness and consideration.
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Talking with Children and Youth about Traumatic Events
In light of the recent violent and tragic events in our nation, please know that St. Gregory's is here to help. Please speak with Fr. Andrew, Fr. Ben, or Gena Vallee about resources to guide and support you in conversations with your children about traumatic events.
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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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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 [email protected].
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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 [email protected] 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.
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