Dearly Beloved,
SPECIAL PARISH MEETING
Last Sunday we heard reports from Dorthea White and David Schaper on the status and scope of the repairs, remediation, and refurbishment of Marian House, and on its financing. Owing to unacceptable levels of mold, and the failure of intermediate measures to solve the problem, the Buildings and Grounds Management Team and the Vestry recognized the need for a comprehensive solution. To that end, Dorthea, who is the Marian House residence liaison as well as Treasurer, has formed a task force. In the meantime, Erica's family has moved to temporary housing so that the necessary work can be accomplished without further disruption of her family's living, and exposure to the mold's effects.
Because the scope of the work is so extensive, we cannot fund it through the Operating Budget. The line of credit we obtained from the Northern Trust to fund the replacement of our boiler (which we are already repaying) was the logical and most economical means to fund the Marian House work. Just as the Vestry went to the Parish to approve the initial line of credit, we returned to you for its extension.
The following motion was made, seconded, and approved after discussion: "to increase the line of credit by $75,000 to pay for the mold remediation and remodeling of Marian House and relocation expenses of Erica Jeglum and family. In conjunction with this increased borrowing, St. Gregory's will begin a fundraising campaign to raise $75,000 over 5 years to repay the borrowings."
In the weeks to come, Dorthea, or the Wardens and I, will provide short reports on our progress through the Newsletter.
NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT TEAM
Last night I ended my transitional direction of the BGMT following Dori Carlson's resignation. I am pleased to announce that David Schaper is the new Director.
We also welcomed a new member to the BGMT, Dan Moceri, and he immediately made important contributions to our deliberations. I especially want to thank Pam Dorband and Dan Aberson. Both of them were new to the BGMT when I began. Pam created our Projects Status Reports and Calendar, and Dan's expertise ranging from electricity to plumbing has been invaluable.
CONGRATULATIONS CORNER
Deerfield High School's Honors Night featured two of our graduating seniors.
Nick Raimondi was awarded the Dan Legare Memorial Music Scholarship for a student planning to enter the field of Music Education.
Stuart Babcock received the Illinois Council of Teachers of Math Student Achievement Award and the Friends of the Arts Award for Excellence and Creativity (Jazz Band category); and was recognized as a National Merit USG Corporation Scholarship winner and 2010 National Merit Semifinalist and Finalist.
SOLES4SOULS PROJECT UPDATE
Cissy Singleton reports that Jeff has already filled 6 boxes, and there are many shoes yet to pack. If you would like make a donation to cover the mailing costs so we can start shipping to the Iowa drop locations, please send it to Ida in the Parish Office.
DEERFIELD CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY
Our own Ed Collins is the American Legion's Deerfield Post 738 Publicity Officer. Deerfield's war veterans will honor their fallen comrades on Memorial Day, May 31, at the Veterans Memorial in the southwest corner of Jewett Park. Parishioners are invited to the program which will begin at 10 a.m. and include the Deerfield Park District's annual citizenship award to a Deerfield High School student. Following the Jewett Park ceremonies, the Legionnaires will march to the Deerfield Cemetery on South Waukegan Road for the traditional rifle salute and reading of the names of the war dead who have been buried there since the Civil War.
Faithfully yours,
COMMUNITY MEAL REPORT
Barbara Schaper and Janet and Bill Foltz, the team coordinators for our turns at the Christ Episcopal Church, Waukegan's, Community Meals program, filed this report:
"A huge thanks to a small group of 11 who served 86 guests this past Sunday: Alison Cioffi-Brown, Bill and Janet Foltz, Sue Koy, Mary and Paul Maraist, Lin Reichenbach, David Reynolds, and Barb, Matthew and Scott Schaper. Special thanks to the Bukszars whose coleslaw was a big hit with our guests, and to all those who provided desserts: The Baddeley, Caldwell, Carlson, Cioffi-Brown, Foltz, Schaper, Singleton and TenEyck families. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 15, which is our next turn at the Soup Kitchen.
TROOP SUPPORT MINISTRY NEWS
On Tuesday, May 18th, the Troop Care Package Ministry celebrated 5 years of service and hosted the 30th troop care package effort. Approximately 30 volunteers from the church and surrounding communities packed 138 care packages. Names of our donors and volunteers will be posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. To date, over 4,000 packages have been mailed. Here are some pictures from the event:
A recent thank you received from Major Pamela Aitchison, who is deployed from Ft. Sheridan and currently serving in Afghanistan said, "Your care package(s) have been an amazing gift for all of us here…I can't begin to tell you how blessed I am to have a team like you folks at home! Thanks again..." Major Aitchison is a nurse at North Shore University Health System at both Highland Park and Evanston hospitals and is a friend of Lin Reichenbach. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to all who have participated and supported this very visible Ministry at St. Gregory's Church. Cissy and Nuala
CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM
I know most of us have just started thinking about summer with the arrival of warmer weather. However, those of us at the Cathedral Shelter are already working on the Christmas Basket program for 2010. We have had several meetings and are planning for registration of families and seniors to begin on the first Saturday of June.
I am hoping there are several of you who would be interested in helping to work with me on the Christmas Basket program here at St. Gregory's. I will certainly help you along the way. If you think this is something you would like to do, or if you just have questions about what would be involved, please give me a call at (847) 945-5068. Thank you. Marilyn Knilans
ST. GREGORY'S BOOK CLUB MEETS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, AT 7:30 P.M.
Year of Wonders, by Geraldine Brooks, takes place in England in 1666, and is based on the true story of Eyam, the "Plague Village" of shepherds and lead miners, and a housemaid named Anna Frith who emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
RECTOR'S OPEN OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
PASTORAL STAFF DAYS OFF
Meredith Woods Potter: Tuesday and Friday
Bill Roberts: Thursday
Erica Jeglum: Friday and Saturday
PARISH OFFICE DEADLINES
Newsletter announcements are due by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday for publishing on Wednesday.
Bulletin announcements are due by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday.
To publish your announcements, please call Ida (847-945-1678) or E-mail her (office@stgregoryschurch.org)
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In your prayers this week, please remember the sick, particularly Toni Moceri, Jeff Schilling, Sarah Snyder, Mary Johnson, Susan Browne, Bobbie Pagano, Ethan Saunders, Jane Hush, Jack Trapani, Irene Besthoff, Joshua Potter, and Andrew Zint;
our companion parish in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, and its leaders, Deacon Donné and Evangelist Tomboasy;
the men and women serving in our armed forces and their families, especially remembering Eric Cloe, Pamela Aitchison, Molly Cahill, Jared Doty, Mark Kraus, Ilan Keldar, Richard Heyward, Robb Dunlap, Greg Hirsch, Jamie Mitchell, Chad Field, Brian Adamson, and Hunter Levine; and
the faithful departed, especially remembering Rose Ipsen.
Please contact the church office to add an individual or family to the Prayer List.
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