May 11, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* At our 10:00 a.m. service this morning we welcome into the Family of God:
Evan Joseph Herkenrath
Matthew Louis William Kennedy
Amer Khaled Hussein Darwish
Through the Sacrament of Baptism they become Children of God and our brothers. Please pray that they may live out this beginning of their Christian pilgrimage for the rest of their lives.
* a mothers’ day prayer
lord jesus christ, who came to share our life here on earth and lived with your mother in the home at nazareth: we thank you for our homes and families, and especially today for our mothers and all they do for us. bless them and keep them, o lord; and help us all in our family life to find our true happiness in loving and serving one another for your sake, our master and our friend. amen.
I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your Grandmother, and in your Mother and now lives in you also. 2 Timothy: 1-5
happy mothers’ day
* today’s fellowship breakfast, hosted by The Brothers of St. Gregory’s will be served in Harris Hall today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join them after the service for a happy and friendly fellowship.
* the adult study group with Jack Dawson will meet today at 11:30 a.m. in the Conference Room
* today from bishop frade mothers’ day & pentecost offering
the rev. patsy mcgregor
Bishop Frade, would like to invite the diocese to participate in a very special offering today, 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 today, 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.
* the music minsitry regrets to announce that the concert scheduled for May 18th has been cancelled.
* parents of st. gregory’s will meet this Friday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m. for potluck dinner and program. Child care is always provided.
* 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!)
* 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. Here are some pictures of Joel and his family . . .
* tuesday morning bible study meets in the Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.
* centering prayer meets at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Library, and at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday in the Chapel.
* wednesday--the men’s spirituality group meets at 7:30 a.m. at The Breadbox, St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton.
* wednesday literature & spirituality group meets at 5:15 p.m. We are beginning “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini.
* 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.
* ecw lite at nite meeting
thursday, may 15, 7:30 p.m. harris hall
Hey Ladies!! Don’t miss this fun and informative meeting about the Bazaar and 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.
an invitation: st. laurence chapel invites you to an open house celebrating 20 years of mnistry to the helpless and homeless at St. Laurence Chapel, 1698 Blount Road, Pompano Beach, sunday, may 18th from three to five in the afternoon. Directions: From I-95, Federal Hwy.#1 or Dixie Hwy, take Copans Road West to Blount Road(which is the last traffic light before the Turnpike.) Go left on Blount road about 1/3 mile to St. Laurence Chapel, the yellow building on the left. For more information, call the Chapel at 954-972-2958 ext. 23 or 27.
* 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, Woobie 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.
* the flowers that adorn our Altar today were given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ruth Stadler by her son, William Stadler; and also by Dudley Hendricks and Stephanie Chen in loving memory of their mother Olive Hendricks.
* prayers for parish families: Kate Bohner, Michael & Diane Blow, Elinora Blyler, Sophia Bonny, Charles & Joani Bogus and family.
* serving on the altar guild this week: Susamma Cherian, Sarah Coon, Allene Fissler, Anne Koch, Carole McGee, Monja Morrison
* serving at worship services this lord’s day
8:00 a.m.
Verger: Anthony Muro
Lay Readers: Peter Byron, Stephen Vinik
Prayers of the People: Eugene Tracy
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Stephen Vinik, Eugene Tracy
Acolyte: Char Vinik
Usher: Peter Byron, Bill Lintz
10:00 a.m
Vergers: Char Vinik, Kevin McGinnis
Lay Readers: Jean Martin, Frank Moore
Prayers of the People: Mary Beth Zimmerman
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Jon Baker, Frank Moore, Victoria Mikels, Marilyn Athey
Acolytes: Jon & Annette Baker, Clark Bailey, Jacob Levin, Ian Smith, Victoria Mikels, Frank Moore, Marilyn Athey, Reynold Aguste.
Ushers: William Evans, John & Paula Holgerson, Vince Jenzano
Greeter: Emily Evans
6:00 p.m. Kip Barkley