| Weekly Newsletter for June 11, 2026 |
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| | | At St. Gregory’s our of our pillars is Community Collaboration: To partner with neighborhood organizations to identify and to respond meaningfully to those in material need around us.
Through our Pumpkin Patch, the Chamber of Commerce, Religious Leaders United, and other avenues, we continue to explore and to grow potential new partnerships.
This Sunday, we are excited to welcome leaders from Partners in Aging, whose mission is “to empower older adults to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes, with the resources and care they need to thrive.”
I hope you will stay after worship this Sunday to hear this presentation in order to learn:
Did I mention: they are bringing yummy treats!?
With blessings and gratitude, Pastor Dan
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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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| St. Gregory’s was a huge hit at the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. We had such a fun time together (despite waiting in the sun and heat). It was a wonderfully uplifting experience, and we received so much genuine appreciation from parade-goers to see our church there. We let God’s grace radiate brightly. We already have dreams for burning even brighter next year!
A huge thank you to our Pride Planning Team: Suzann Sladcik, Gabriella Rodriguez, Celeste Rodriguez, and Cecilia Rodriguez.
A huge thanks also to everyone who marched: Kate & Michael Launius, Peter & Sally Holtz, Bruce Moore & Lauro Sansano, Val & Andy & Marcus Seilheimer, Janet & Bill Foltz, Megan & Savannah Agyeman, Tony & Holly Grasch, Lucy Harth, Dan & Kristin & Audrey & Morgan Logas, Cheryl & Tony Trevithick, Gregor Leckie, Dan Nicholas, Suzann Sladcik, Dan Puchalla & Raff Donelson, Cecilia & José & Celeste & Gabriella Rodriguez, Michael Tetrick, Cyndi Millspaugh, Cissy Singleton. |
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| | | | | Cookbooks Ready!$2,000 raised!
The cookbooks have arrived and are ready to pickup!
That also means we can celebrate the great news that we raised $2,009 for the food pantries in West Deerfield and Vernon Townships!
Pickup Instructions: Location: Blessed Little Adventures classroom (the classroom across the hall from the restrooms.) Time: Sundays after church, June 14 and 21 Who: Cissy and Kim will distribute orders — please do not try to pick up your order without one of them present. Otherwise, the whole system will go kablooie. Need a different time to pickup? email Cissy Singleton
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| | June 21:
PRIDE SUNDAY & Bishop Paula Visit!
We are excited to welcome Bishop Paula Clark to St. Gregory’s on the same day we celebrate Pride Sunday! We’ll have an extra special liturgy + love-themed music led by the band, followed by an amazing Pride Luncheon!
Several St. Gregory’s folks will also be officially joining the Episcopal Church and renewing their baptismal vows that day. Please come to support them.
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| | What Are Your BIG Questions?
At St. Gregory’s our core pillar is a commitment to Lifelong Spiritual Growth: To create safe spaces within which we can ask the biggest, hardest, most important questions of life. We seek to do that in everything we do as a church, and we also have intentional classes and groups to really do that wrestling with questions.
We need your help to plan our Spiritual Growth classes for the next program year.
What are the BIG QUESTIONS you have about everyday life and religion that we could wrestle with together?
Options for Submitting Questions Use this online board to post your Big Questions. Post your Big Question at church in the hallway.
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| | Community Meals: June 28
Thanks to the two people who have signed up to bake cookies for Community Meals for June. We have plenty of opportunities for volunteers to prepare and distribute food on June 28th, starting at 12 noon. Please sign up in the Sign Up Center or… |
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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. Whatever your craft - whether your medium is knitting, embroidery, painting, calligraphy, etc - and whatever your skill level, all are welcome! While the Parker Room is under renovation, we meet in different locations close to the church. Please reach out to Kathryn at kathryn@stgregoryschurch.org to get on the mailing list! |
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| | Book ClubWed, June 17 | 7:00pm
June 17: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
This bestselling mystery novel by Laura Dave about a woman, Hannah Hall, whose husband, Owen Michaels, disappears, leaving behind a cryptic note telling her to "Protect her," referring to his teenage daughter, Bailey. The book follows Hannah and Bailey as they team up to uncover the truth about Owen's past and his disappearance, navigating a world of secrets, family drama, and suspense. It became a #1 New York Times bestseller, won the 2021 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Mystery/Thriller, and was adapted into an Apple TV+ series.
Upcoming reads: July 15: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood |
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Passcode: 893734 |
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| | | | | For healing in mind, body, or spirit: Suzy Porter Synda Nelson the Jacobsen family Bill, Allison, Jill Bev & Ron Falbe Stephen & Holli Quarles
In thanksgiving for…
For the departed… Jake
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