September 7, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
nursery news We have Nursery care during both the 8:00 a.m. service and the 10:00 a.m. service. An attendant will be in the Nursery 7:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
today--simple gifts, a joyful celebration of the Eucharist will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in Harris Hall. This is a contemporary service for all ages, and the young at heart. Join us for a happy time.
laying on of hands for healing
We offer Healing Prayer with laying-on-of-hands on Sundays at all services after Communion.
At 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel Altar Rail.
At 6:00 p.m. at the Main Church Altar Rail.
family promise of south palm beach county
There will be a forum after the 10:00 a.m. service today to describe ways of participating in this ministry.
The congregational network that has been organized in our community with the leadership of St. Gregory’s to minister to homeless families with children is preparing to launch the ministry this fall. Our parish coordinators are Sandy and Wayne Angstrom and Mark and Diane Jones.
For more information, please contact Sandy or Wayne at 561-833-5727 or Mark and Diane at 954-427- 2004.
our hosts dor today’s coffee hour fellowship will be the McGinnis family in celebration of Kevin’s 18th birthday; and also the St. Gregory’s Gardeners. Please join them in Harris Hall after the 10:00 a.m. service to have some coffee or tea and some goodies, and also to celebrate with Kevin on his BIG DAY!
youth group news
meetings today
middle school: 4:30-6:00 p.m.
combined dinner:6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
senior high: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Attention Parents of Youth Group Members: Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. we will have one big potluck for all the families (little brothers and sisters are welcome; we will have childcare, starting at 6:45p.m. ending by 8.00p.m.) There will be no youth group program that night, just the potluck and meeting. I would like everyone to attend, parents and youth. We will be discussing what we will be doing over the next year. Please bring your calendar.
Happening # 23-October 17-19 is a Christian experience for youth in grades 9-12. The weekend is led by a group of young people who have already attended Happening, and adults who also serve. Candidates hear talks on many subjects then discuss them in small groups. The weekend also has singing, fellowship, surprises, fun and friendship. Individuals are given the chance to discover more about themselves, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, their families and their world. Cost $75. See Father Joel for more details.
tuesday morning bible study meets in the Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. Come join us as we study the upcoming Sunday lections.
‘The Musicians Corner’
Calling all singers! St. gregory’s choir Rehearsals Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room. New members are encouraged to join us.
Let’s ring those bells! the jubilate handbell ensemble for high school and adult age musicians will have our first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. New members are encouraged to join us!
centering prayer groups
At 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Library, and at 9:45 a.m. on Thursdays in the Chapel.
wednesday literature & spirituality group meets at 5:15 p.m. We will continue “Peace Like a River” by Leif Enger . Come join us in the Conference Room.
men’s spirituality group Men’s Spirituality Group
resumes on Wednesday, September 17. We are a group of men who meet for breakfast, fellowship, prayer, mutual support and faith discussion. This fall we will be reading The Shack, by William Young. Eugene Peterson, the author of The Message, writes “this book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress did for his. It’s that good!” Our group meets for breakfast at “The Bread Basket” located on the corner of St. Andrew’s Blvd. and South Verde Trail at 7:30 a.m. The men of the parish are invited to join us. For more information, speak with Fr. Andrew or Frank Moore.
wednesday evening bible study with fr. andrew will resume on September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in Harris Hall. We will be reading and studying the book of Luke. All are welcome to join us.
a seminar on -the 7 secrets of parenting
adult children
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 830 a.m. Pre-registration
Where: Advent Lutheran Church, 300 Yamato Rd, Boca
Keynote Speaker: Catherine Hickman, LCSW
Cost: $30 - Pre-registration
$35 Registration at the door
More information: 1-800-844-0711
a women’s bible study will begin on Friday, September 19th. We will meet at Melissa Turmo’s home 298 N.E. 2nd Street from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for coffee, study and prayer. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippians using the book “ Paul for Everyone” by Tom Wright. Please contact Melissa Turmo at mturmo@gmail.com or 561-395-9457.
We hope to see you there!
the outreach commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Library on September 21st. All are invited.
the st. barnabas chapter of The Daughters of the King will resume meetings on Sunday, September 21st at 11:30 a.m. in the classroom upstairs.
cursillo—what is cursillo? The National Episcopal Cursillo explains it this way: Cursillo is a movement of the church. Its purpose is to help those in the church understand their individual callings to be Christian Leaders. The leadership may be exercised in work situations, in the family and social life, in leisure activities, and within the Church environment. Leadership, in Cursillo, does not mean power over others, but influence on others; all of us need to be aware that we can exert a positive influence on those around us.
episcopal men’s cursillo #85 will be held at The Duncan Center on September 25—28, 2008.
For more information please contact
computers are needed for a school in Port au Prince , Haiti. Please contact Deacon Anita if you would like to donate your used computer- 561-392-3417.
today’s altar flowers were given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Gene Bennett by his wife, Billie Bennett.
prayers for parish families: Bill & Kitty Culkin, Jane Curtis, John & Jacqueline Cvinar, Noel Dalton, Gerald & Sue D’Ambrosio and family.
serving on the altar guild this week: Helen Bast, Meding Aguhob, Ruth Harris, Ruth Manwaring, Susan Manwaring, Priscilla Miller, Yvonne Plewes, Diane Prator.
serving at worship services this lord’s day
8:00 a.m.
Verger: Char Vinik
Lay Readers: Susan Hawkins, Robert Mitchell
Prayers of the People: Char Vinik
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Anthony Muro, Susan Hawkins
Acolyte: Anthony Muro
Ushers: Peter Byron, Bill Lintz, Jack Merkl
Greeter: Connie Jones
10:00 a.m.
Vergers: Andrew Owens, George Giosmas
Simple Gifts Verger: Kevin McGinnis
Lay Reader: Susan Manwaring, Jean Martin
Prayers of the People: Robin Hardy
lay Eucharistic Ministers: Joyce Dawson, Bro. Mark Jones, Eli Aguhob, Char Vinik
Acolytes: Reynold Aguste, Ely Aguhob, Char Vinik, James Giosmas
Ushers: Jerry Martin, Gerald D’Ambrosio, Marilyn Athey, Lee Zimmerman
Greeters: Jean Martin
6:00 p.m. Kip Barkley