May 4, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*today- 2nd annual boca helping hands fashion show & luncheon
Join us for an extraordinary and exciting afternoon filled with fashion, fun and friends to benefit an important cause.
betting price: $60.00 per person
track location: the country club at boca raton
6200 boca del mar drive
post time: 12:00—3:00 p.m.
racing program: mint juleps, appetizers, luncheon, fashion show, silent auction and raffles.
Purchase tickets at www.BocaHelpingHands.org
Kindly RSVP: 561-417-5343
together we can make a difference
*today’s coffee hour is hosted by the Wednesday Evening Bible Study Group. Please join them in Harris Hall after the 10:00 a.m. service to have some coffee and goodies and also some fun.
*the adult study group with Jack Dawson will meet today at 11:30 a.m. in the Conference Room
*fr. andrew is pleased to announce that The Rev. Joel Turmo has accepted his call to serve among us as our new Director of Youth Ministry. His ordination to the priesthood is scheduled for June 28 here at St. Gregory’s. The Turmo family will be moving into the 298 NE. 2nd Street home prior to his ordination. They have planned some family vacation time in July before starting his ministry with us in August. There are some pictures of Joel and his family on the website.
*ecw news--ecw monthly meeting tomorrow, Monday, May 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. This is a very important meeting to discuss future plans for the ECW. Kathy Krepp, who was our President for many years, and her husband Enn will be spending time in their new North Carolina home. Lauren Giosmas has agreed to serve as our new ECW President. As always, Chapel at Noon and a Potluck Luncheon will follow the meeting. Please bring your favorite salad or other dish to share. Dessert and beverages will be provided.
*tuesday morning bible study meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.
*centering prayer meets at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Library, and at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel on Thursday.
*wednesday--the men’s spirituality group meets at 7:30 a.m. at The Breadbox, St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton.
*wednesday literature & spirituality group will meet at 5:15 p.m. We will review “Black Like Me” by John Howard Griffin.
*wednesday evening pizza and salad supper in Harris Hall at 6:00--6:55 p.m.
*wednesday evening bible study with Fr. Andrew meets at 7:00 p.m. in Harris Hall.
*volunteers needed. Summer is just around the corner and that means we are looking for volunteers to help out with teaching Summer Sunday School in June, July and early August. If you can help out with one, two or even three weeks that would be wonderful. The Jr. & Sr. Youth go to church during the summer so we need assistance with the children from Pre-K through 5th grade. Please see Vicki Klemke or Sandy Laman if you can help with this fulfilling ministry. A sign-up sheet is available in Harris Hall. (We’re also looking for teachers for next year so please let us know if you would like to join our team. It’s a very rewarding experience!)
*from bishop frade
mother’s day & pentecost offering
the rev. patsy mcgregor
sunday, may 11th, 2008
Bishop Frade, would like to invite the diocese to participate in a very special offering on Mother’s Day, May 11th. The Rev. Patsy McGregor, our only full-time missionary, joined her husband, Bishop Todd McGregor, in the Diocese of Antananarivo, Madagascar. When she left her missionary position in Kenya, she lost the support she received as a missionary of the Episcopal Church; a loss of over $30,000 per annum.
Bishop Frade is asking that all congregations of the diocese take a special offering at all services on Sunday, May 11th to support her ministry. Mark your check: “Mother’s Day Offering-Patsy McGregor” and send to: Episcopal Charities, 8895 N. Military Trail, Suite 205-C, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410.
*ecw lite at nite meeting
thursday, may 15, 7:30 p.m. harris hall
Hey Ladies!! Don’t miss this fun and informative meeting all about the Bazaar and our other fundraising efforts. Any questions call Lauren Giosmas at 954-481-2236.
*new members class. As part of your welcome into our life at St. Gregory’s, Fr. Andrew will lead our new members class—“Life in Christ at St. Gregory’s . The class comprises six sessions with the first session starting on May 18th at 11:45 a.m. in the Library. If you are interested, please call Fr. Andrew at the church office 561-395-8285.
*yea, god! rummage sale was a success—thanks to all
A big applause to the many who helped with the Rummage Sale. It was an all church effort!
1) chairwoman tommy thompson for working endless hours, organizing, sorting, making posters & managing unwilling participants
2) ecw pals lauren giosmas, kathy & enn krepp, betty mcgehee & ted davey for showing us how it is “done”!
3) brothers of st. gregory’s for everything you do for us – noticed and unnoticed
4) our parishioners for the stuff you gave and the stuff you bought!
5) st. gregory’s senior and junior youth group You guys & girls are awesome. It was a big project. Your teamwork was outstanding!
“YEA GOD!”
final proceeds exceeded $3,000.00
*good babysitters! If you need a babysitter you can call us! My name is Sember Bogus and I am a senior at FAU studying elementary education, and my sister, Woobiie is a Junior at Dreyfus School of the Arts. We have both been babysitting for a very long time and live in Boca Square. Call us anytime at 561-350-9591. Thanks—Sember and Woobie Bogus.
* prayers for parish families: Tammy Blatcher, Barry & Barbara Billington and family, Maurice & Wanda Birchette, Gary & Anne Birmingham, Patrick & Kuala Bless.
*serving on the altar guild this week :Meding Aguhob, Ruth Harris, Kathy Krepp, Ruth Manwaring, Yvonne Plewes, Violet Rogers.
*serving at worship services this lord’s day
* 8:00 a.m.
Verger: Char Vinik
Lay Readers: Robert Mitchell, Susan Hawkins
Prayers of the People: Char Viinik
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Susan Hawkins, Heidi Hileman,
Acolyte: Anthony Muro
Usher: Peter Byron, Bill Lintz
Greeter: Sherry Muro
*10:00 a.m
Vergers:Andrew Owens, George Giosmas
Lay Readers: Mary McGrath, Br. Mark Andrew
Prayers of the People: Susan Manwaring
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Wayne Angstrom, Mark Angstrom, Br. Mark Andrew, Ely Aguhob
Acolytes: James Giosmas, Sophia Siciliano, Laura Siciliano, Mark Angstrom, Ely Agihob
Ushers: Jerry Martin, Marilyn Athey, Douglas Porto
Greeter: Jean Martin
*6:00 p.m. Lee & Mary Beth Zimmerman