| Weekly Newsletter for October 29, 2026 |
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| Who From their Labors Rest The Rev. Dan Puchalla, rector
I hope to see you all this Sunday for one of our most beloved celebrations of the year: All Saints and All Souls. We give thanks for the saints of the church, and for all those whom we love but see no longer.
(Don’t forget Sunday is Daylight Savings and you need to turn your clocks back - otherwise you’ll miss this beautiful service!)
Your Beloved Dead While the deadline has passed for submitting names for the Necrology, please bring photos/mementos of your beloved dead to put on our altar before the service begins.
Baptisms and Amazing Music It’ll be a special liturgy where we celebrate the baptisms of Audrey & Morgan Logas, as well as remember all those who have gone before with extra special music!
Annual Giving Ingathering This is also the Sunday to bring your 2027 pledge card. We will gather and bless all the cards this Sunday. See more below.
Feast We’ll also enjoy a delicious brunch after the service.
Let’s Pay it Forward I want to make a special invitation to you: In thanksgiving for our new, FREE parking lot, please consider paying that forward to the Food Pantries. During brunch this Sunday, you will have the chance to buy raffle tickets or just make a straight donation, both of which will add to our Pumpkin Patch total we will give to the West Deerfield and Vernon Food Pantries. We’ll have the Square all set up, so you can use your credit cards. :)
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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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Trunk or Treat & Troop 50 Haunted House!
The Trunk or Treat + Troop 50’s Haunted House was once again a huge success! The Scouts reported a great turnout as well, with over $1000 raised, plus an entire minivan full of food donated to the food pantries! Thank you to Ana and Ob Soonthornsima, Sharon Gramer, and Rafael Orsi who helped staff the StGs booth.
Help us staff the last few shifts this week!
We have just a few more shifts left to maximize our donation to the food pantries! We still need people to staff the 4-6pm shift on Friday evening. Sign up via this link!
Also, we’re planning to clean up the patch after the All Saints brunch on Sunday, so if you’re able to stick around and lend a hand we’d be grateful!
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| | | | Annual Giving 2027:Rooted in Faith, Growing Together, Giving with Purpose
Join us this Sunday for our In-Gathering Celebration! It is a joy to come together on the feast of All Saints & All Souls to bless our 2027 financial pledges at the altar. We are a community Rooted in Faith, and your generosity ensures we continue Growing Together through our ministries. If you haven't made your commitment yet, you can easily submit your pledge card online via our Annual Giving 2027 Invitation, or in the pews today.
Thank you for Giving with Purpose and investing in the future of St. Gregory’s! |
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| | Love in a Dish support for the Hamiltons!
Dates are available between now and the end of December to provide a meal (or food gift card) each week to support Scott and Elizabeth Hamilton. Please check the link below. If you have any questions, contact Cissy Singleton. |
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| | New Ministry Alert: Wheels of Love!
We are starting a new ministry where those who are able to provide rides to/from church can be connected with those who need rides to/from church!
Our first recipient is Jeanette Blanck, who lives at CIEL Senior Living (145 N. Milwaukee in Vernon Hills). If you live in the area (or that’s on your way!), please use the button below for additional details and to sign up. If you have any questions, contact Cissy Singleton. Thank you! |
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| | Community Meals: Thank You!
Thanks to our volunteers Dee and Joan West; Jen Crone; Janet and Bill Foltz; and Scott and Matthew Schaper who prepared and distributed 158 meals to 55 people. We had several additional volunteers who were not from St. Gregory's: Dave and Christopher Lee from Christ Church, and Mr. Wright from Church of the Holy Spirit Lake Forest. Thanks to our bakers Kim Baer, Nancy Buller, and Linda Iles.
Our November 22nd meal will be served buffet style inside the parish hall. We will need more volunteers to prepare food, serve guests and clean up afterwards. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, please join us. Please sign up in the Sign Up Center or by emailing Barb via the button below. |
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| | Friendsgiving Luncheon: celebrate friendship, connection, and community with Partners in Aging!
Join Partners in Aging and West Deerfield Township for a special Friendsgiving Luncheon on Friday, November 13, from 12:00–2:00pm at the Deerfield Golf Club, 1201 Saunders Road, Deerfield.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, live music, and the company of friends in a warm and welcoming setting. Our delicious meal will include Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, green bean casserole, creamed corn, dinner rolls, pumpkin butter cakes, and apple crumble bars for dessert.
This dementia-friendly community event is open to everyone, with a special invitation to family caregivers and their loved ones. There is no cost for the event, but space is limited, so RSVP early.
Guests who wish to do so are invited to bring a nonperishable food donation for the Deerfield Food Pantry.
Please RSVP by November 6 to Partners in Aging (info@piahelp.org or 847-721-8414) and let us know if you need transportation. Free transportation is available. |
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| | November 8: Parking Lot Blessing & Veteran’s Day Ceremony
On Sunday, November 8 we will begin our service with a joyful procession around our beautiful new parking lot to bless it (led by bagpipes because… why not?!), much like our Palm Sunday procession!
Then, immediately following the service, please join our Scout Troop 50 in the chapel as they hold a short Veteran’s Day service to honor our nation’s veterans. |
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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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| | Meeting ID: 750 552 357
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 in the newly revamped Parker Room at StGs. Whatever your craft - whether your medium is knitting, embroidery, painting, calligraphy, etc - and whatever your skill level, all are welcome! Please reach out to Kathryn at kathryn@stgregoryschurch.org to get on the mailing list! |
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| | Book ClubWed, October 21 | 7:00pm
November 18: Brighter Than Her Fears by Lisa Art
Brighter Than Her Fears is Lisa Ard's debut historical fiction novel, published in 2024, set in 1882 western North Carolina, and based on her great-great-grandmother's life. The story follows 30-year-old Alice Harris as she navigates personal and societal challenges, including the women's rights movement, inequality, and racism, after her father's death forces her into a marriage with a Civil War veteran. It's praised for its exploration of love, independence, and identity through a proactive female protagonist. |
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| | Meeting ID: 817 1184 3180
Passcode: 893734 |
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| | Curious Faith:A New Theology Book ClubThursdays from 7-8pm, Zoom only
Current book: Love Is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times by former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Interested in exploring big questions of faith through thoughtful, accessible books? Join St. Gregory’s new theology book group. No previous background in theology is needed—only curiosity and a willingness to join the conversation. Sign up in the Sign-up Center or online here. For more information, contact Sudi Johnson at 920-242-2059. |
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Passcode: 893734 |
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| | | | | For healing in mind, body, or spirit: Lily Jamie Kendall Synda Nelson Ron and his family Kathy Rodgers Yvette Ewing
In thanksgiving for… the upcoming baptisms of Audrey & Morgan Logas at the Nov 1st All Saints service!
For the departed…
Loraine Joanne Dutcher
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