Dearly Beloved,
How wonderful to return from vacation in time for the first annual Youth Commission Carnival!
Here's Erica's report on the festivities: St. Gregory's wrapped up the summer with a wonderful Mass on the Grass and Carnival. The Youth Commission dreamed up the Carnival to provide fun and fellowship for our younger children and their families, but people of all ages joined in the fun.
In addition to several games, we also had face painting, balloon animals, a cupcake walk, a sack race, and water balloons.
Our heartfelt thanks goes to: Annette Baez and Gail Bozzano who co-chaired the event, rented the games, and organized our helpers: Emma Martin, Dorthea White, Bonnie Travis, Chris & Andy Boutros, Sara & David Lemrise, Michelle & Allison Appelbaum, Catherine Martin, Stuart & Ashley Babcock, Kelsey Travis, Mike, Derek, Brian & Kristin Hill, Janet Foltz, Barb Schaper, Cherie Thompson, Kathy Seghers, Karen Dahl, Blanche Esgar, and the entire Youth Commission folks: Tracy Webster-Babcock, Judy McCann, Erica Jeglum, Bill Foltz, Lauren Hill, Gretchen Bayer.
Thanks to Matthew, Scott, David, and Barb Schaper who hauled food, supplies and grills and took charge of the cooking for our Mass on the Grass, and to Dan Aberson who was also a "griller."
The Youth Commission is already thinking about next year!
LABYRINTH
Thanks to Dori Carlson for extending hospitality and serving as docent for the youth group from the Community Protestant Church of Mundelein who came to St. Gregory's on Sunday afternoon to experience our labyrinth. And to Meredith who welcomed them and walked the labyrinth with them. Afterward, Dori and Meredith enjoyed refreshments with them.
ST. GREGORY'S PRESCHOOL AUCTION ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
The 5th Annual Auction for St. Gregory's Episcopal Preschool and second annual Pig Roast will take place on Saturday, September 25, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission tickets are $20.00 for adults. Tickets 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.
Some of the live auction items we have so far are:
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A weekend in Chicago at a loft apartment OR a weekend on Lake Michigan at a lake house (Indiana), donated by Nancy and Dale Nichols.
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The two-week use of a flat in Tunbridge Wells, England OR a week at a beach-front apartment in Nassau, Bahamas, donated by Tina and David Reynolds.
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A lobster feast group dinner donated by LoriLee and Art Bielski.
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A day of sailing on Lake Michigan in a 34' sailboat including lunch and a dockside dinner for 4 donated by Kathy and Kevin Christenson.
- Two nights at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, including two dinners and two breakfasts.
Please be sure to purchase your tickets soon so you won't miss these great opportunities!
We are also looking for groups or individuals to contribute baskets. These were a huge hit last year. Some suggestions for baskets include electronics, movies, exercise, reading, tea time, etc. Other silent auction ideas include putting up holiday lights, cleaning a garage, raking leaves, planting flowers, babysitting, etc.
We will also have our popular wine pull again, so we are looking for donations of wine.
Marty Esgar and Catherine Martin have been busy selling both auction tickets and raffle tickets every Sunday. Keep them busy!
If you have any questions, please contact anyone on the auction committee. Thanks, Barb and David Schaper (bschaper7@aol.com).
Faithfully yours,
ALTAR GUILD
One of the most important ministries of the church is the Altar Guild. Two dozen women (we could use some men!) prepare the sanctuary for Sunday morning services, take care of the vestments, and serve at funerals and weddings. Saturday morning altar guild members who are on duty for the next day vacuum, dust, polish silver, fill the oil candles, and do general church neatness. Our worship is made beautiful by the dedication of our altar guild members. New members are being sought to participate in this ministry. If you feel this calling, please contact Sybil Ten Eyck (847-945-5367) or Cissy Singleton (847-831-2649).
UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY DATES
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
ITEM WANTED
Do you have an extra baby swing at your house? If you no longer have a need for it, the nursery would love to give it a good home. Please talk to Jaine or Erica, or bring it to the church.
CAPTAIN MOLLY CAHILL RETURN HOME FOLLOW-UP EMAILS
From: [her dad] Bill Price Sent: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 3:29 pm
Subject: On safe turf
Capt. Molly Cahill arrived safe and sound after a 48 hour trek from Afghanistan about two hours ago. As usual, the military found new, inventive ways to "hurry up and wait," making the trip too long. I think most of us know that drill. While she admitted (and never told us until today) on most missions― over a 100― she was fired on and her aircraft was hit seven times on a recent one. She never crashed. She got some major award. Right now, we are sitting on her couch drinking a beer― her first in seven months. I admit, too, I've said some strong prayers. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support. You are the best!!!!
Then his good friend Dick Hobbs, forwarded Mr. Price's email with this comment:
WOW! This just goes to show how dangerous it is! Can you imagine 100+ missions? The govt sent people home after 25 missions in WWII and I can't remember what it was in Vietnam. Obviously she was safer than our bomber pilots in WWII but 100+ is still a lot. Best, Dick
ST. GREGORY'S BOOK CLUB: Wednesday, September 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
REGULAR PARISH OFFICE HOURS HAVE RESUMED: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
RECTOR'S OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Wednesday, 10-11:30 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE DEADLINES
- Newsletter announcements are due to the office by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Newsletters are published on Wednesday.
- Bulletin announcements are due to the office by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. Bulletins are published on Friday.
To publish your announcements, please call the office or E-mail office@stgregoryschurch.org.
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In your prayers this week, please remember the sick, particularly Hayden John Mayer, Sarah Flanders, John Aberson, 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 for
the faithful departed, remembering especially Walter Eggert.
Please contact the church office to add an individual or family to the Prayer List.
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