Dearly Beloved,
THIS SUNDAY, THE SUNDAY AFTER ALL SAINTS DAY
1. At all three services we will read the names of our beloved faithful departed as we come forward to receive Communion to remind us that we are all members of the Communion of Saints in heaven and on earth.
2. At the Nine O'Clock Service we will induct Archacolyte Louis Lovacheff, our other acolytes, and Acolyte Director Barbara Schaper and Acolyte Mothers Damaris Boutros and Catherine Martin. As many acolytes as possible will vest, and all will process into the Church during the Opening Hymn.
3. Fall Clean-up will begin immediately after the Nine O'Clock Service, so please come dressed to work inside and outside the church to prepare for Winter.
PUMPKIN PATCH CLOSED!
October is over, and so is another successful and record-breaking year at the Pumpkin Patch.
Thanks to all the help from you, the Patch made over $14,000 in pumpkin sales!
We began with 2,000 pumpkins and we ended with about thirty by the end of Halloween—truly another amazing year. How the whole congregation pulled together is a testimony to St. Gregory's dedication to its youth ministry.
We are blessed to have such a loving and ready commitment.
Very special thanks to the Ten Eycks for volunteering so much of their time to the patch. Every day of the week they opened up the patch, worked shifts, and closed it down. We are truly grateful for their service.
In addition the youth would like to thank Jean Schwarz for all she has done for our youth ministry. Every afternoon we were met with a new batch of her very popular pumpkin bread, and every afternoon we sold out that same batch.
Some Pumpkin Patch Firsts:
First celebrity: Jay Cutler bought from John Welker.
First home grown St. Gregory's pumpkin!
And highest single pumpkin sale: Thank you Bielski family for purchasing our "holy pumpkin" for $500!
TROOP 50 HAUNTED HOUSE HURRAH!
A really big THANKS to everyone who "chilled" (and thrilled) at the Haunted House this weekend!
The Scouts drew in 479 guests; collected up to 40 bags of food-pantry donations; and accepted $581 in donations!
(The Scouts have supported the food pantry for a dozen years.)
The Deerfield Food Pantry were very appreciative and said that had been their largest donation of the season.
Greg Richards, St. Gregory's Troop 50 Committee Chair
SPECIAL GIRL SCOUT TROOP COLLECTION!
Senior Girl Scout Troop 43181 is collecting baby wipes, deodorant, diapers, and feminine products for A Safe Place, a women's shelter in Waukegan.
We are working on our Senior Visionary Award, prerequisite for the Gold Award.
You can help by dropping off items in the box in Founder's Hall from now until Monday, November 14.
Please contact Ashley Babcock at 945-7546 or ashbab@sbcglobal.net with any questions. Thank you!
THREE SOLDIER AND VETERAN APPRECIATION EVENTS
DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE TO HELP THE HOMELESS
The 3rd Annual Deerfield High School Rummage Sale to help the homeless will be held again this year from 9 to 3 on Veterans Day Friday, November 11, from 8 to2 on Saturday, and from 10 to 2 on Sunday.
Early admission starts at 8 AM on Friday with a $10 donation (free with an active military ID).
ST. GREGORY'S TO HOST AARP DRIVERS SAFETY COURSE
The course will consist of two sessions: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9, and again on Thursday, November 10.
The course is designed to help participants compensate for normal age-related physical changes and drive more safely.
Persons who complete the course are eligible for discounts on their auto insurance. Cost of course: $12 for both sessions for AARP members and $14 for both sessions for non-members.
The course will honor individuals who serve or have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard / Reserves or Coast Guard by waiving course cost. Spouses (including widows and widowers) will also be eligible to attend the course free of charge.
For more information or to register for the course, contact: Harold Sterling, AARP Regional Coordinator, 847-882-8346 or hgsterling@comcast.net.
TROOP CARE PACKAGES SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PACKING
Please mark your calendar and join us on Tuesday, November 15th as we pack festive Christmas care packages for our troops.
These Christmas packages will be mailed to all parts of Afghanistan, from large bases to remote mountain Forward Operating Bases.
Many of our troops will be spending another Christmas far from home and loved ones.
We have a wonderful opportunity to be part of a Point of Pentecost (God ministering through us) by sending our good wishes and a little piece of home to our military for Christmas.
We urge you to write letters and cards ahead of time, as well as on the 15th, to be included in the packages. "Dear Soldier" is a perfect way to address your correspondence. Write as many as you want. Mail from home is a tremendous morale booster and makes a huge difference in the life of a soldier.
As always, your donations of goods and funds for mailing are needed to make this happen for our soldiers. May we be the first to wish all of you a Merry Christmas! Nuala and Cissy
IMPORTANT CATHEDRAL SHELTER CHRISTMAS BASKET INFORMATION
Thanks again to all of you who have adopted a family for Christmas through the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program. Please keep the following important dates and details in mind:
1. All boxes are due by Monday, November 28th― the Monday after Thanksgiving.
2. We cannot accept Christmas baskets until Wednesday, November 16, because all of Founder's Hall will be in use for our November 15th Troop Support Night.
3. Please use the labels provided or something you have created to indicate your Family Code number and the number of boxes you have (i.e., Box 1 of 4, Box 2 of 4, etc.).
4. Each box must be light enough so it may be carried by one adult. To help in this cause, please wrap your gifts in their original packaging.
5. If you have purchased a Jewel or other gift card from the Manna preschool fundraiser, you may wish to photo copy the front and back of card and keep it with your Record of In-Kind Contribution receipts.
6. Please keep all your receipts, and a copy of your Record of In-Kind Contribution for your records, and mail just the Record of in-Kind Contribution form to Cathedral Shelter at the provided address.
Thank you once again for your generosity and Christmas Spirit! Questions? please contact Dorthea White or Cyndi Millspaugh.
DON'T WAIT FOR MAÑANA FOR MANNA FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS OR THANKSGIVING SHOPPING OR CHRISTMAS BUSINESS GIFTS.
There are two dates for Manna orders before Christmas. Orders due Sunday, 11/6 will be ready for you on 11/20, and orders due 12/4 will be ready for you on 12/18.
If you have a business and provide gift cards for your employees or clients for the Holidays, consider ordering the cards through us. With our large selection of retail and restaurant cards, there is something for everyone on your list!
See us Sunday, or call the preschool if you have any questions.
CALLING ALL KIDS FOR THE DECEMBER 18 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT!
The Christmas Pageant will be held after the Nine O'Clock Service on Sunday, December 18.
All children may participate as angels, shepherds and sheep.
Speaking parts will be given to interested children, with the older children selected first.
Children may also sign up to be singing angels or to play an instrumental prelude before the pageant.
Lauren Hill will begin the sign-up process for specific roles in the coming weeks.
Parents need to agree to these commitments for their children to participate:
1. Children with speaking parts will rehearse twice:
at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 11, before the youth group meeting; and
at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 17.
2. The whole ensemble will gather for a Dress Rehearsal from 9:30 until 10:30 on Saturday morning, December 17, and children playing instruments in the prelude will rehearse immediately following the Dress Rehearsal.
Costumes will be selected by the children with speaking parts on December 11. All other children will select their costumes at the rehearsal on December 17.
Here are the roles to be filled:
1. Speaking Parts (Eighth grade and older) – St. Nicholas, Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, Narrator 1 and Narrator 2.
2. Speaking Parts (Children who can read) – Prophet 1, 2 and 3, Innkeeper 1 and 2, Shepherds 1, 2 and 3, Archangel, Wise men 1, 2 and 3.
3. Non-speaking parts – Star, Shepherds and Sheep. Angels are asked to sing Away in a Manger.
Please let Michelle Appelbaum know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another great pageant presentation!
COMING ATTRACTIONS!
Sunday, November 6, 5:00 PM― Youth Group trip to Target for their Christmas Basket
Saturday, November 12, 5:30-8:30 PM― Bishop Todd and Mother Patsy McGregor
Learn about their Madagascar ministry: St. David's Church, 2410 Glenview Road, Glenview IL
Sunday, November 13, 10:10 AM― Parenting Forum: Communicating and Compromising with our kids
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In your prayers this week, please remember the sick, especially Dawn Hainsworth, Ed Kozak, Dick Jacobson, Kim Abrams, Anastasia Masurat Carnahan, Beverly Falbe, Zach Davis, Lauren Keller-Taylor, Chase Koller, Sharon Moceri, Andrew Zint, Kathy Christenson, and Judy McCann;
our companion parish in Madagascar, Santa Grégoire, Tolagnaro, and their leader, Rev. Donné; and
the men and women serving in the armed forces and their families, remembering especially Ryan Redig, Timothy Welton, Cary Clark, Mike Demmon, Ilan Kedar, Jason Greenman, Robert Steere, Robb Dunlap, Brian O'Lavin, Greg Hirsch, Jamie Mitchell, Brian Adamson, Bob Morrissette, and Doug Columbus.
Faithfully yours,
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