Weekly Newsletter for March 12, 2026 |
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Topic #4: The Convict Rev. Dan Puchalla |
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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Professor Raff Donelson will talk at this Sunday’s Spiritual Growth for adults and youth. We will bring this Lent’s conversations about grace into Raff’s expertise on criminal law, punishment, and ethics.
In Blessed Little Adventures (K-5): The kids will play more with this Sunday’s gospel story about the man blind from birth. They will learn that Jesus teaches that hard things don’t mean God is mad — God can use hard things to help us grow, to show us to help others, and for us to show love.
Both classes meet after church, 10:45-11:30.
Let us continue to radiate grace on this Lenten journey. Dan
Did you miss last Sunday? Catch up here.
Want an outline of the whole series? Click here.
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Join us for Sunday morning worship online at 9:30am
Meeting ID: 842 861 148 Passcode: 414299 |
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Sunday bulletins are posted online every Saturday morning. |
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| Cookbooks on Sale Now!
Thank you to everyone who contributed recipes. We’re now taking orders! Ordering deadline is March 22, with delivery after Easter.
Remember: we are raising money for local food pantries. So splurge a little and pick up extra copies for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, mizvahs, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, Pride Month (why not?), … even Christmas!
We have single cookbooks, a digital bundle, and a special offer for 5 cookbooks. Check it all out here: |
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| Save the Dates for Holy Week!
Holy Week will be upon us sooner than you think, so please add the following dates to your calendar: Palm Sunday (StGs): March 29 @9:30am Maundy Thursday (StGs): Apr 2 @6:30pm (dinner and service!) Good Friday: Apr 3 12 noon @St. Lawrence 7pm @Trinity
Easter Vigil (St. Lawrence): Sat, Apr 4 @7pm Easter Sunday (StGs): Apr 5 @9:30am!
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| Easter Special Offering
Every Easter Sunday we have gorgeous, abundant Easter flowers decorating our altar and lots of additional musicians (larger choir, brass quartet, timpani) to make our service extra special. To donate toward both or either, please click the button below and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
You may make your donation “in memory of” or “in thanksgiving for,” and it may include your name or be anonymous. You can also fill out a yellow Easter Offering envelope (in the pews and at the entrances) with all the info as well and include a check inside. You may also email your attributions to Kathryn directly. All donations are due no later than March 26! |
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| Maundy Thursday Food Sign Up & RSVP
We are hosting the Maundy Thursday service once again this year, which will start at 6:30pm (and includes a delicious dinner!) on Thursday, April 2. We’d like to get a general headcount, so if you’re planning to come, please fill out the brief form linked below or add your name to the sheet in the Sign-Up Center.
We also will need several food items to help make the Maundy Thursday meal, so when you RSVP for the service please also check the Sign-Up Center to see what you might be able to bring! |
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| StGs in the Community: Chicago Stars Faith & Community Event!
We are gauging interest in a StGs + Better Together outing to the Chicago Stars National Women's Soccer Team’s Faith & Community Night! They play on Sunday, May 31st at noon, and are offering a special package that includes:
We'd like to purchase a block of tickets so we can all sit together, so please click the button below to let us know if you (or your friends/family/team mates!) might like to join in! It's not an official RSVP, just getting an estimate on how many tickets we might like to reserve. :) |
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| Next Community Meals: March 22nd
We currently have 3 volunteers to help in Waukegan and 2 bakers. We still need 2 more bakers and more volunteers to help in Waukegan. Please sign up in the Sign Up Center, or contact Barb via the button below. Thank you! |
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| Feed My Starving Children
Hey, St. Gregory’s: You all have been saying, “We should volunteer at Feed My Starving Children.” It’s happening!
We have 3 shifts available on Saturday, April 11. Use these links to sign up. (It will ask you to make an account if you don’t already have one.)
This event is brought to you by the St. Gregory’s Youth Service Corps. It is open to everyone over the age 5 and older.
Parents, please review their policies on child-to-adult ratios.
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| Troop 50 Annual Spaghetti Dinner!
St. Gregory's sponsored Troop 50 is hosting its annual fundraiser on Saturday, May 2nd from 6-8 pm at Wilmot School, 795 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield. All-you-can-eat catered spaghetti dinner tickets are $17/adult, $12/child, and there will also be a silent auction and cake walk. Raffle tickets for a new iPad are $5 - don't need to be present to win. Scout Matthew Regalado will be selling tickets after the service THIS SUNDAY (cash, check, or Venmo to the Troop) or contact Catherine Regalado at ceshawl@yahoo.com or (847)869-2623 to arrange for tickets. |
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| Wednesdays in Lent:
Stations of the Cross
We will once again be holding Stations of the Cross at St. Gregory’s on Wednesdays in Lent. The service will be onsite only, starting at 5:30pm. Our final Stations will be held on March 18. There will NOT be Stations on Wed, March 25th, because instead we’ll be joining our friends at Trinity in Highland Park that Friday the 27th for their annual Stations & Fish Fry! Stations starts at 6pm, with the dinner at 7pm. Tickets for dinner are $10 each.
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| Coffee with Dan on Mondays
Have something weighing on your heart, mind, or spirit? Want to connect more deeply with Dan? Not sure exactly what you want to talk about? It’s all good. No RSVP, no appointment needed. Drop-in to the Starbucks at Deerfield & Waukegan every Monday from 3-6pm. As always, he’s also available by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sunday afternoons. Send him an email to schedule!
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| Midweek Prayer Every Wednesday | 8:00am
Need a midweek spiritual boost? Join a lovely small group of folks who gather online every week for spiritual renewal and to pray intentionally for everyone in our community who is in need. |
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Password: 587299 |
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| Common Threads Second Tuesday of the month | 7:00pm
Bring a new or ongoing craft project to work on while you enjoy fun and fellowship with other parishioners. Whatever your craft - whether your medium is knitting, embroidery, painting, calligraphy, etc - and whatever your skill level, all are welcome! We meet in the Parker Room. |
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| Book ClubThurs, March 19 | 7:00pm *due to Lent, in March we’ll be meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month!
March 19: Eddie Winston is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin
Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin is a heartwarming novel about a 90-year-old man who has never been kissed and a 24-year-old woman grieving the loss of her partner; their unlikely friendship leads to an adventure as she vows to help him find love, while flashbacks reveal his past love for a woman named Bridie. The story, told from multiple perspectives, explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and finding joy at any age, blending humor with poignant moments.
Upcoming reads: April 15: CODENAME NEMO by Charles Lachman May 20: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn June 17: The Last Thing He Told Me - Laura Dave July 15: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood |
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| | Meeting ID: 817 1184 3180
Passcode: 893734 |
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For healing in mind, body, or spirit: Ronald Falbe, Lee Saldinger, Judy Fox
In thanksgiving for…
For the departed…
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Announcements are for church-related matters only. Deadline for announcements is Monday at noon. Please send announcements to Kathryn Kinjo Duncan. |
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