MASS ON THE GRASS and KIDS' CARNIVAL
IN MITCHELL PARK
THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH
MASS AT 9:00 AM s CARNIVAL AT 10:00 AM
THE VICAR'S CORNER: GATHER TO WORSHIP – SENT TO SERVE
Each Sunday morning we gather for prayer, praise, and to be strengthened, nourished, and renewed in our commitment to Christ through the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. And then at the conclusion of the service we are sent forth to do Christ's work in the world. No one is exempt from being "sent forth." And so the only question that remains is: sent forth to do what? There are many needs in the world and in our community, but ministry needs also abound right here at St. Gregory's. In a recent newsletter, Marsh LeSueur highlighted our ministry in the Community Meals program in Waukegan. Janet and Bill Foltz, 847-548-2772, wfoltz@comcast.net, can tell you more about this ministry. As we approach the school year, I'd like to bring to your attention and discernment several other service opportunities.
As we prepare for another Church School Year, additional adult volunteers are needed for our nursery and Children's Church. You can serve one Sunday a month or even less frequently. If this is a ministry to which you feel called, please contact Gretchen Bayer, 847-267-1660, gretchen.bayer@yahoo.com. She'll show you how to sign up to volunteer online! Or contact me to help out in Children's Church at 847-383-5576, vicar@stgregoryschurch.org.
We all enjoy our fellowship hour after the 9 o'clock service. Would you be willing to "host" coffee hour once a year? We even furnish the coffee and baked goods! All we need are people to "host. There's a sign-up sheet waiting for your name to be added!
On Sunday, our Director of Music Ministries, Jim Collins, 773-286-4311, pfingers@sbcglobal.net, put out a call for people willing to sing in the choir. Are you interested in making a joyful noise unto the Lord on Sunday mornings?
And also on Sunday, I asked for volunteers willing to provide a meal, a ride to the doctor, or other assistance to church members in need of temporary help during an illness or after a hospitalization. If you are willing to be "on call" for such occasional service, please contact our Family Support Ministry coordinators: Ishani Sinnaduray, 847-634-9106, ishanis@aol.com; Brooke Fogt, 847-945-1871, brookefogt@discover.com, or Sharon Moceri, 847-392-6433, sharmo1@aol.com.
Come see me if you need help in discerning how God is calling you to serve right here at St. Gregory's Church.
UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY DATES
August 29
Youth Commission's FIRST ANNUAL KIDS' CARNIVAL
Have you heard about the Youth Commission Carnival on August 29th? It is right after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the Grass. We will have several games for children, a cupcake walk, balloon making and face painting! Lunch will be served. We will also have some prizes for adults!
We could also use some helpers. We need adults and students to run simple games and paint faces. The time commitment is minimal, and you will be given all your needed supplies. We will be running in shifts, so you don't have to work the entire time. If you are able to help from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on August 29th, please let Gail Bozzano or Annette Baez know.
September 12 - Regular Youth Group begins for the school year. We will meet every Sunday from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. for Middle School and 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. for High School. The exception is the first Sunday of each month, which is a Joint Youth Group meeting from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with dinner.
September 25-26 - Second Annual Youth Retreat
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ANN HALLET
The memorial service for Ann Hallet will be held here at St. Gregory's Church on Saturday, August 28th. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 a.m. A reception with light lunch will follow the service in Founders Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Home of the Sparrow, 6213 Factory Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 or to St. Gregory's Church.
PRESCHOOL NEWS
St. Gregory's Episcopal Preschool will begin its 5th school year on September 1st and we are so excited to get this year going! We have refreshed our rooms with paint and new equipment and are embarking on a new 5 day per week program! As part of our licensing requirements, parishioners and visitors are asked to be aware of a few things:
- During the week, the gate will be up at the south entrance off of Deerfield Road. This is to control traffic flow for the elementary students at Wilmot Elementary and for the safety of our preschool students. Please use the entrance off of Wilmot Road and watch your speed in the parking lot.
- From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., adults are asked to please use the accessible restrooms off of the Sanctuary. Not only are they much nicer, but they prevent any adult from being in the restroom alone with a child unknowingly. There will be signs on the restrooms doors to remind us to use the other restrooms.
- For safety, the door to the preschool room is locked. Please come to the Parish Office if you need to contact the preschool.
- Founders Hall is used for preschool activities when weather does not permit us to go outside. If you need to schedule a meeting in Founders Hall, please contact the Parish Office for availability.
- Please also continue to support the preschool ministry with your prayers and referrals. Our five-day program is off to a great start, due much to the loving support of our parish! Thank you to everyone for your cooperation in helping keep our program safe and secure. This year promises to be our best yet!
MARIAN HOUSE UPDATES AS OF 08/22/2010
Project continues to move ahead and remains on target for expected occupancy during the weekend of September 11th;
- Insulation work is scheduled for this week and will require a subsequent building inspection before drywall;
- Other work continues forward in preparation for installing drywall that's scheduled to begin this Friday;
- Upstairs bathroom framing, installed shower pan and all other plumbing has been completed;
- Additional leaks and cracked pipes have been found in both the downstairs and crawl space plumbing requiring the Work Group to repair and replace. Significant cost overruns have been incurred by the Work Group to mitigate continued damage and prevent larger repairs if left unattended.
ST. GREGORY'S BOOK CLUB NEWS
St. Gregory's Book Club will meet again on Wednesday, September 1st, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.
ST. GREGORY'S PRESCHOOL AUCTION ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
The 5th Annual Pig Roast and Auction for St. Gregory's Episcopal Preschool will take place on Saturday, September 25, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join us for an exciting evening of delicious food, live entertainment, and fantastic prizes offered in our live and silent auctions. A cash bar will be available. Special features include gift baskets, wine pull, and a "50/50" Raffle. Admission tickets are $20.00 for adults and are available in Founders Hall following Sunday services or at the Parish Office. Child care will be available with advance registration and payment of $8.00 per child (includes pizza dinner). Tickets for the "50/50" Raffle are also available for $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Purchase your admission tickets early so that we can plan appropriately for this spectacular event!
SUMMER PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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In your prayers this week, please remember the sick, particularly Bob O'Donnell, Carrie MacIntosh, Gertrude Knight, Danny Cannon, Marge, Hailey Susan Simon, Susan Porter, Dana Barron, Sheri, Cissy Singleton, Margo Ramtin, Kristine Narovec, Andrew Zint, Lindsay Tracy, Siobhan Patterson, Sarah Snyder, Ethan Saunders, and Jack Trapani; our companion parish in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, and its leaders, Rev. Donné and Evangelist Tomboasy; the men and women serving in our armed forces and their families, remembering especially Willis Potter, Michael Molloy, Tom Samella, Robert Steere, Eric Cloe, Pamela Aitchison, Mark Kraus, Ilan Keldar, Richard Heyward, Robb Dunlap, Greg Hirsch, Jamie Mitchell, Chad Field, Brian Adamson, and Hunter Levine; and the faithful departed, remembering especially Steve Johnson. Please contact the church office to add an individual or family to the Prayer List.
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