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WHAT'S HAPPENING
What's Happening This Week "Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened...
... and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man."
Meet The Bishop Coadjutor Nominees of the Diocese of South Florida at St. Gregory's!
Join us this evening, Thursday, January 15
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6:00 pm. St. Gregory's will host an evening with the six
nominees for election as Bishop Coadjutor in our
diocese. The Nominees will be responding to questions
submitted by people throughout our diocese. A reception following the presentation will be held in
Harris Hall. This event can also be viewed online live by
going to
http://new.livestream.com/accounts/5940987 or to
www.livestream.com. Click on "Watch" and then search for St. Gregory's
Episcopal. It will be archived for future viewing as well.
Friday Morning Women's Bible Study
The Friday Morning Women's Bible Study group
will resume regular study
sessions tomorrow, Friday,
Jan 16, 2015. We meet
at 9:15 am in the Harris Hall
Conference Room. The next
study sessions will focus on
commentaries about the
Bible from various authors
including Phillip Yancey,
Marcus Borg, NT Wright and
others. Study materials will be available shortly at the front desk in the church
office. All women of the parish are invited to join us. If you have any
questions, please email Anita Sherman at anitasherman561@gmail.com.
Great Music at St Gregory's Theresa Thomason Concert This Sunday, January 18th at 3:00 PM
Theresa is a member of the Grammy Award Winning Paul Winter Consort.
Listen here to a sample of her incredible talent on the stage of the Winter
Solstice Concert in 2004 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, with the
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Paul Winter Consort http://youtu.be/ygmdn5suxSc .
Tickets are available online‐ click on the link below to register and purchase
tickets! www.regonline.com/greatmusicatstgregorys . OR call the church
office at (561) 395‐8285 . Love Boca Outreach Dinner This Sunday at 5:00 PM Harris Hall
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A Message from Bishop Frade
Bishop Frade would like you to read THIS article
regarding the work of Food for the Poor and
specifically their effort in Haiti, five years after the
devastating earthquake. Please contact Bishop Frade
directly with questions or comments. Thank you.
A Correction to Vestry Nominees Bio St. GREGORY'S 2015 VESTRY NOMINEE PROFILE :
Candidate Name: Richard McCulloch Jones
Employer: Retired Real Estate Broker
Current or past church activities/ministries in which
you participate: Usher; Member ‐ Long‐Range Planning
Committee; Member ‐ Eastburn Committee
(Haiti/Family Promise); Brothers; 60th Anniversary
Celebration; Landscaping
Committees and Activities in which you participated in your previous
church: Acolyte; Crucifer; Usher
Identify other non‐profit organizations you support and in what
capacity: Financially supporting USO, Wounded Warriors, Salvation Army,
American Heart Assoc., American Cancer Society, and many more
Please provide a brief biography and identify past leadership
experience: Richard McCulloch Jones has been a contributing member in
good standing at St. Gregory's since 1997 when he and his wife Connie
retired to Boca Raton. A life‐long member in the Episcopal Church from
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baptism to altar boy to meeting Connie at Dennison University in Ohio, to
marrying Connie and serving in the US Army, to completing his education at
Ohio State University under the GI Bill and earning a BS in Business
Administration, Richard has always worshipped as an Episcopalian. After
raising their family of two daughters and a son in Key Biscayne and Lake
Oswego Oregon, the Joneses immediately became members of St.
Gregory's upon returning to his South Florida roots for retirement, and
now he believes it is time to offer his time and energy to serve on the
Vestry. During his career years Richard worked in various financial and
managerial aspects of banking and business, i.e. as a residential real estate
broker in Key Biscayne, a manager in the manufacture of generators and
chain saws, and at one time he also owned an advertising company in
California. Richard has been a dedicated supporter of the Brothers of St.
Gregory's, as well as a major supporter of last year's 60th Anniversary
events. He is now serving on the Eastburn Committee (Haiti and Family
Promise). Through their years in Boca Raton, both Richard and Connie have
been faithful attendees of the 8:00 a.m. Sunday Service where Richard
frequently serves as an Usher and Connie serves as a Greeter. He would
consider it an honor to serve as a Vestry member at St. Gregory's Episcopal
Church. Past Chairman of Oregon State Builders Assoc., Zone Chairman of
Lion's Club of Key Biscayne
Candidate: I feel I can contribute to St. Gregory's in the following ways: I
would like to use my skills to promote St. Gregory's, increase the
membership, and make people aware of the importance of pledging. I am
especially interested in incorporating programs of sustainability in our
Episcopal heritage and tradition through Common Sense and Fiscal
Responsibility.
I am most interested in the following ministries of St. Gregory's (please
identify at least three): Haiti, building & grounds, greater church
Pledge Envelopes have arrived! 2015 Pledge Envelopes are now available for those
Families who used them in 2014. They will be in the
back of the church or in the church office during the
week. Please pick them‐up and we we thank you for
your continued pledge to St. Gregory's ministries
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this year!. If your Pledge Envelope is not in the back of the Church Please
call the Office and we will get you them.
Annual Meeeting
Annual Reports are now available Annual Meeting Plan now to attend our annual
meeting on Sunday, January 25,
beginning after a light lunch in Harris Hall. Lunch will be available for
$5/adult, $3/child under 12, and $15/family of 4. The meeting will begin
promptly at NOON in the Church. You will be able to vote for five of the
Vestry nominees. Four will serve for three years and one nominee will
finish a two year term. The nominees are Madonna Turner, Nancy Stroud,
Kitty Culkin, Greg Hyden, Richard McCulloch Jones, Mara Minnis, Elaine
Jeveli, Bill Unger, and Dave Gury. Complete bios of the candidates are
available to see either in the back of the church or on the bulletin board in
Harris Hall. The annual report is now available in the church and in the office. Conversation and prayer about nominees for Bishop
Coadjutor for our diocese
This Sunday at 11:45 am in the chapel, Fr. Andrew will be conducting a time
of prayer and discernment about our the nominees for
Bishop Coadjutor. This will be a chance to share your
thoughts and insights. The election will take place on
Saturday, January 31. On that day there will be a prayer
vigil in the chapel from 11 am ‐‐ 7 pm during the time of the
election. The Daughters of the King are providing
leadership for this vigil. Anyone who would like to join
the daughters in prayer, please sign up on the poster
located at the welcome table at the church entrance.
Beach Eucharist and Baptism
Photos of a beautiful Baptism and sacrament of God at the Beach this past
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany Lessons for the Day are: 1 Samuel 3:1‐10(11‐20)
1 Corinthians 6:12‐20
The Gospel According to John 1:43‐51
Sermon: The Rev. Angela Cortinas, Assistant Rector
To Read this week's lessons Click HERE:
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Brothers of St. Gregory's Dinner Meeting
Monday, January 19th, 6:30 PM Harris Hall.
"The Dream of Martin Luther King" The City of Boca Raton in collaboration with
The Pearl City Community presents "The Dream
of Martin Luther King," a 2015 MLK Celebration,
Monday, January 19, 9 am ‐ 3 pm, MLK
Memorial, 200 NE 12th Street, Boca Raton, FL. View flyer by clicking HERE for complete
schedule.
For more information and reservations, call
561‐395‐6029.
Please Join Us For :
Family Promise Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation
January 20, 2015
Boca Museum Mizner Park
501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park Boca
Raton, FL 33432
Lite Appetizers at 6PM
Program Begins 6:30‐8:00PM
with Founder Karen Olson
Spouses are welcome!!!!
Space Limited so RSVP now!
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Coordinator's Name: Madonna Suzan Turner
Contact :
M. Suzan Turner: 561.400.0216 Email: madonnaturner@att.net
Lecture Series Exploring Faith & Spirituality Begins with Barbara Schmidt
Dates: Barbara Schmidt‐ Thursday, January 22nd
Dr. Robert Rabil‐ Thursday, February 24th
Shannon Estenoz‐ Monday, March 16th
Dr. Joseph Finley‐ Thursday, April 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Read about the lectures and download the entire
Lecture Series Brochure HERE
St. Gregory's Lecture Series "Exploring Faith & Spirituality"
St. Gregory's Lecture Series will begin
Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m. in Harris Hall.
The first lecture will feature Barbara Schmidt, a local businesswoman,
philanthropist, and spiritual teacher. She
regularly offers classes on meditation and
spiritual practices as part of the life‐long
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The Practice, a three‐part guide to practical spirituality in today's modern
world. She promotes dialogue in the greater community on inner peace.
St. Gregory's Lecture vision is to serve as a meeting place for conversation
in our community on topics of "faith and spirituality." Visit her daily blog at www.peacefulmindpeacefullife.org. Lectures are
FREE and open to the community, so bring your friends. Watch for further
details.
Rector's Bible Study & Simple Supper The Rector's Wednesday evening Bible Study resumes on Wednesday,
January 21 at 7 pm in Harris Hall,
beginning with Simple Supper. We will immerse ourselves in the
story of King Solomon and the
building of the 1st Temple. We
will also be studying some of
Proverbs, which are associated
with Solomon, and other wisdom
literature found in the Hebrew
Scriptures. All are welcome and
no experience with Bible Study in
required. Starting in January the
Bible Study will be streamed on
the web. The direct link is:
http://new.livestream.com/accounts/5940987
Or Go to www.livestream.com. Click on "Watch" and then search for St.
Gregory's Episcopal to watch live or to view previous classes.
What's Happening Future Save the Date Writing Memoirs with Justine Date Change: WRITING MEMOIRS WITH
JUSTINE begins Tuesday,
January 27th 2015 (*instead
of January 20th). We've
often heard people say, "I
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could write a book." Now is the time to pen those stories guided by our
own Justine Kuntz, a retired Broward County English teacher. The eight‐
week memoir class is for non‐experienced, as well as experienced, writers. If you are hesitant to try this endeavor, feel free to audit the first class.
Class meets 1‐3 pm in the Harris Hall 2nd floor Conference Room and is
open to the public, so invite a friend. A nominal fee includes textbook,
binder, and weekly handouts. It's fun and mentally energizing with lots of
story ideas bouncing around. Justine Kuntz is a retired Broward County
English teacher. Pre‐registration is recommended. Contact: jrkuntz@comcast.net or call
561‐994‐0495.
Mental Health First Aid Free Training Sessions Offered MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID MHFA teaches a 5 step
action plan to offer initial help to people with signs
and symptoms of a mental illness and connect
them with the appropriate professionals. There will
be two NO COST training sessions at Boca Raton
Regional Hospital January 27 & 28, 12:30‐5:00 PM
or February 23‐24, 12:30‐5:00PM both days. Anyone
18 or older can take the course. To register, go to
pcohen@jfcsonline.com. Did you know that 1 in 4
adults have a mental illness? It outnumbers cancer
and heart attacks combined, and it affects all ages, cultures, and faiths.
Register Now! Location: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Education
Center Classroom B, 800 Meadows Rd. , Boca Raton, Fl. 33486 Great Music At St. Gregory's Brochure and Tickets
Click HERE to download the Great Music at St. Gregory's brochure! Pick
one up for your friends at the Church Office! You can also purchase tickets
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via check or credit card at the church office. Theresa Thomason 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 18th
Wycliffe Gordon 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 1st
Anonymous 4 3:00 PM, Sunday March 15th
Special 10% DISCOUNT available for St. Gregory's members ONLY!
Visit Great Music At St Gregory's Ticket sales and registration website HERE
and click "Register Now" button on the right.
Family Promise Sounds Of Promise Interfaith Concert
February 8th‐ Save the Date
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BEING GREEN ... Notes from the Environmental Committee
Preserving our Native South Florida Habitats What do you know about one of the most significant habitats of southeast
Florida, the pine flatlands? Flatwoods occur throughout the southeastern
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coastal plain and cover
approximately 50% of the land area
of Florida. Here in Palm Beach
County we have an excellent
example of this habitat at the
Okeeheelee Nature Center, about
30 miles and 45 minutes from St.
Gregory's church. You have an opportunity to take a
guided tour of the Center with the Environmental Committee on Saturday
morning, March 7. A nature walk exploring the pine flatwoods habitat will
be followed by a live Raptors presentation. The Center works with the
magnificent owls, hawks and other raptors that live here. We will have a
picnic at the park after the tour and then you can explore more of the park
nature trails, the waterways by canoe or kayak available for rent and the
exhibits in the Nature Center building. In Palm Beach County we can easily explore so many habitats from the
beach to the mangroves to the wetlands that extend into the Everglades. Learn about our habitats and help protect them so future generations will
know them. Watch for more details or contact Jim Miller,
jim_d_miller@earthlink.net.
Save the Date: Saturday, February 28th
The Annual CROSS Fundraising Event
The event is going to be a Progressive Dinner in 2015!
Your special invitation is coming SOON! This special event will have a
unique twist in 2015 because we are changing the dinner and auction
theme, and the event will not be held at St. Gregory's. First, we will meet at one designated location where we can mingle and
enjoy fabulous wine and magnificent hors d'oeuvres in a beautiful setting. From there we will disperse to specific locations where you will be hosted
in groups of 8 to 20 in people's homes or a special location for a gourmet
meal and experience. Then, we will all meet up again in one central location
for dessert! This will be a beautiful event that will be enjoyable and all
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monies raised will support St.
Gregory's ministries and
outreach programs.
Invitations will be available in
January and will also be
emailed. Guests will be able to
select their top three choice
themes (dinners will match the
themes) and can provide the
names of people they would
like to be grouped with. Please
note that friends of
parishioners are welcome to
attend. More information to
follow!
St. Gregory's Second Annual Lenten Retreat for Women
A Photo of last year's participants!
Relax, Refresh, Relate: St. Gregory's Second Annual Lenten Retreat for
Women All women of the parish are invited to attend a spiritual fellowship
retreat as part of our Lenten journey.
Location: The Duncan Conference Center, Delray Beach
Date/Time: 11 am Friday, March 13 ‐ 1:30 pm Saturday, March 14, 2015
Our vision: To build Christ‐centered relationships among the women of St.
Gregory's
Our theme: Forgiveness
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Cost: Variable depending on accommodations selected. Note: Some
assistance with cost can be made available. Please speak with Fr. Andrew
about this.
Featured facilitator: The Rev. Susan Rafter Beebe
In addition to an excellent program we will enjoy plenty of time to relax
and to get to know one another better. We recognize that lives are busy
and schedules tight; therefore, this retreat is designed so that participants
can attend the entire retreat or a portion of it depending on individual
schedules. Registration forms and cost breakdown will be available very
shortly ‐‐ please stay tuned! Questions? Please email Anita Sherman at
anitasherman561@gmail.com
March Lenten Icon Writing Retreat Offered at Two Venues A Lenten Icon Writing Retreat and Class will be offered at two venues: 1. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2707 NW 37th Street, Boca Raton, FL the
week of Monday, March 2 ‐ Friday, March 6, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
each day with an hour for lunch. Bring your own lunch, coffee and tea will
be provided..
2. St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 100
NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, FL the
week of Monday, March 16 ‐ Friday,
March 20, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00
pm each day with an hour for lunch. Bring your own lunch, coffee and tea
will be provided.
All materials and supplies are provided
to write one 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" icon.
The Gessoed board and pigments
along with the steps of writing an icon
will be taught in the Classic Byzantine
tradition. The image we will be writing is the "Guardian Angel". Brooks
Wilson, member of St. Gregory's will be the facilitator and teacher. Brooks
has studied with the Prosopon School of Iconography, New York since
1996. She has coordinated retreat/workshops for the Prosopon School for
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several years in Virginia.
Each retreat will be limited to 8 students. The cost of the week retreat is
$425.00 Registration fee of $125.00 is due by February 1, 2015 Balance of
$300.00 is due on first day of retreat.
Please make checks payable to "St. Gregory's Episcopal Church" and mail
to St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 1503, Boca Raton, FL 33429
to the Attention of Ron Knowlton. Please contact Brooks Wilson at (561)
409‐2245 if you have any further questions.
Help us Grow St. Gregory's Church!
Have you considered making a donation to St. Gregory's and stay current
with your pledge? Through your donations St. Gregory's can continue
to spread the Word of God. As a nonprofit religious organization, the
maintenance and growth of St. Gregory's Episcopal Church relies upon your
donations. Please consider making a donation now to help us grow in God's
love! Click Here to make a pledge
Contact
Office Hours
office@st­gregorys.com
Mail: PO Box 1503 Boca Raton, FL 33429­1503
Phone: 561­395­8285
FAX: 561­395­8339
Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
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Street Address: 100 N.E. Mizner Blvd.
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
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