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SERVICES FOR AUG 15, DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS
We look forward to worshipping with you at Saint Gregory, whether in person or remotely. Orthros, 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am. While Youth Religious Education classes have concluded until fall, we hope as many of our beloved children as possible will keep attending services or worshipping online. Worship and community never "break" at Saint Gregory!
PHILOPTOCHOS COLLEGE STUDENT HEALTH CARE SEMINAR, TODAY
Join Atty and parishioner Nicole Riley for a timely Health Care Document Seminar right after Divine Liturgy. She will explain to our 18+ parishioners what each document is used for and why it is important for them to have all three forms (parents are welcome to sit in on the seminar). She will provide Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and HIPPA Release Forms and will assist the students in filling out and notarize before they leave. As a fundraiser for Philoptochos and a helpful service to our faithful, she will offer this service to our young for a donation of $25 or more (most firms will charge $150 or more for this service). Students do not need to be attending college to participate in this event. It is open to anyone over the age of 18 who does not already have these documents executed. To sign up for the seminar, or if you have any questions before or after the event, please contact Nicole: nmresq412@gmail.com
ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDAR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
For parishioners interested in a unique, helpful donation opportunity, we are seeking a sponsor for the 2022 Ecclesiastical Calendar. The approximate cost is $300, and the donor may offer a brief dedication under our church’s information. Please contact Cathy Cooper.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR & SPONSORSHIPS IN AUGUST
If you feel comfortable doing so, please join us in the hall for Fellowship Hour following Divine Liturgy after Sunday services. We are grateful for the opportunity to once again enjoy friendship and refreshments in our hall. In addition, all parishioners are invited to pick a special Sunday to sponsor Fellowship Hour this summer. Please sign up this Sunday during Fellowship Hour or simply contact the Church Office.
PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE, THIS MONTH
Philoptochos will once again be collecting school supplies and monetary donations to support the Mansfield Public Schools. Please bring your donation physical donation (new backpacks, books, binders, pens, pencils, crayons, etc) to the drop off box in the Narthex. Online school supply shopping lists will soon be available for your convenience via Amazon and Target.com. Further, you can give a monetary donation through GivePlus(noting it is for the school drive) or directly to a board member. Monetary donations will be used to purchase backpacks through a special promotion offered by Ocean State Job Lots. Last day to donate is Aug. 22. As always, thanks for your support!
"WELCOME BACK" BBQ & YOUTH RELIGIOUS ED. MINISTRY SIGN UP, SEP 12
We are looking forward to a special day of worship, friendship and fun on the 12th! If you're comfortable joining us, please save the date and plan to bring a side or dessert (hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and other bbq favorites will be provided). We'll also sign up for our 2021 - 22 Youth Religious Education Ministry--don't forget, classes will resume on Sep. 19. GOYA leaders will also be on hand to sign us up for the year, and the group will have a brief meeting during the event. Please look for the postcard being mailed to the homes of our Stewards, and we hope to see you then!
EAGLE SCOUT CAR WASH FUNDRAISER, SEP 19
Parishioner Miles Kaufman is pursuing his Eagle Scout project, which will be the creation of a beautiful icon stand and sound barrier within our Memorial Garden. Please help Miles fundraise for this worthy project on the 19th--bring your dirty car to Divine Liturgy, and leave with a sparkling clean car. A flyer and more details to follow, but please save the date!
STEWARDSHIP IN 2021--AN IDEAL TIME TO COMMIT AND ENACT GIVING
Many thanks to all of our Saint Gregory parishioners who have already committed for 2021. If you haven't had an opportunity to do so yet, with the "lean" nature of summer giving, now is an ideal time not only to commit for the year but also enact the financial aspect of your Stewardship. 2021 Commitment Cards can be completed online, and we can also give online via our website Stewardship Page: www.saintgregorythetheologian.org/stewardship/. GivePlus is another great option for parish giving: Home | St Gregory The Theologian Church (myvanco.com)
GARDEN CLUB MINISTRY THIS SUMMER AND FALL
Calling at Saint Gregory parish green thumbs! In addition to our regular professional landscaping efforts, we would love to form a ministry effort around beautifying and nurturing our expansive campus. Everything from weeding to flower planting is a possibility, and this will be a fantastic way to do something hands-on at our parish. Please contact Lou Zagami for details: Lzagami@comcast.net.
MEMORIAL GARDEN EFFORT
If you would like to add a memorial brick to our outdoor walkway this spring/summer, please fill out the form in our Narthex and Church Office. With the funds we raise, we would like to refurbish and install the iron fencing from our previous iconostation to frame the walkway, as well as add some outdoor icons and landscape features to update this wonderful area. Contact Cathy Cooper for further details and with questions: ccooper126@verizon.net.
ANTIDORON SERVERS MINISTRY
In addition to reading the Epistle, this ministry is a great way for the girls and young women of our parish to actively engage our worship services. Please contact Kyri Stavros to learn more and/or confirm service dates.
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING LEADERS
Singing leaders are needed to help our parish get familiar with our new hymnal, as well as lead congregational singing of the Divine Liturgy this summer and fall. Please contact Fr. Alex to learn more about coming practices and how you can be a part of this vital ministry of Saint Gregory.
SAINT GREGORY PARISH BOOKSTORE
Parishioners are invited to visit our bookstore by appointment or otherwise receive assistance by contacting the Church Office. Cathy or Fr. Alex would be happy to help you find that encouraging book or meaningful gift for a loved one. In addition, we expect our bookstore to open up with wonderful updated stock--and smiling faces--in September. We look forward to this wonderful renewal of this important ministry.
WHAT'S NEW ON OUR WEBSITE?
Within our Youth Ministry pages, you'll now see two new resources under "Youth and Family Resources": "Saintly Lives" and "For Your Home." Both can be a resources for parents as they strive to bring the life of the Church into their homes. New entries for May will soon be available.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Fr. Alex: Tue. (9 am – 1 pm), Wed. (11 am – 3 pm) & Thur (9 am – 1 pm); or by appointment when convenient for our faithful. Please note that on occasion, Fr. Alex may be seeing to a pastoral situation, visitingn with another parishioner, attending a Metropolis event or otherwise engaged in Church life during office hours. Cathy Cooper: by Appointment.
