Weekly Newsletter for April 23, 2026 |
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Awe Came Upon Everyone The Rev. Dan Puchalla |
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This Sunday, I hope you will be part of an important parish meeting to begin our exciting discernment process for using our abundance of gifts. See the announcement below for details.
I love that this meeting also comes on a Sunday when we will read what I consider to be an essential description of what church is all about. It describes the work of the first followers of Jesus after the resurrection. Those folks were doing something extraordinary in those early days — something so extraordinary that, as the bible says, “Awe came upon everyone.” Everyone! Even folks who didn’t want to join them.
But what were they doing that was so awe-inspiring and awesome? What’s the magic sauce they had? How can we get some of that at St. Gregory’s?
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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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| Important Parish Meeting THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday, Apr 26 & Sunday, May 17
Our faith community is in an exciting time of energy and growth. New members, new gifts, and an anticipated influx of funds from the proceeds of the sale of the rectory brings an opportunity to look at all of our gifts and contemplate the ways we can use them to enhance our spiritual community and to minister to our neighbors.
Please join us THIS Sunday April 26, at 10:45 for a town hall that introduces the gift discernment process we’re undertaking. We’ll provide an overview, review a survey that will be sent immediately following the town hall, and what comes after that. And of course there will be snacks! The meeting will also be streamed online and recorded.
Childcare Available for both Nursery-age children and K-5 during the meeting.
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| May 24: Day of Pentecost
This is the day of God grace breaking through human barriers. Come to the 9:30am service to be inspired by special liturgy and music, followed by a delicious multicultural potluck!
Start thinking now about what family recipe you’d like to bring to share at the potluck (whether it’s your Japanese gyozas, your Guatemalan tamales, or your Minnesotan wild rice casserole!) – the sign up will be posted soon! |
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| June 7: StGs Marches in the Buffalo Grove PRIDE PARADE!
St. Gregory’s has registered to walk in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade on Sunday, June 7 from 11am-2pm! If you’d like to help organize this event, please reach out to Pastor Dan! |
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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!
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| Donate to the 2026 Chloe Polzin Memorial Fundraiser this Friday & Saturday!
Deerfield High School is honoring our beloved Chloe Polzin with the second annual CP#7 Memorial Girls Water Polo Invite 2026 on Apr 24 and 25 at Deerfield High School.
Deerfield will play a game at 5 pm on Friday and then a few games on Saturday (times TBD). The games begin at 8am on Saturday and should finish by 5:45pm. Gift of Hope will be there from 10-3pm on Saturday to provide information about the life-saving gift of organ donation. We hope to see you in support of Deerfield Girls Water Polo. Olivia will of course be there proudly wearing cap #7 - all are invited to attend and cheer her on!
This year we are again fundraising to benefit the Gift of Hope Community Foundation. Our goal this year is $7500 - we’re currently about halfway there! You can read Chloe’s story here. |
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| Love in a Dish: Hamilton Family
“Love in a Dish” is a StG's ministry where we provide meals for someone who could use a little extra help recovering from a medical condition, surgery, illness, newborn baby, etc. You can help support Scott and Elizabeth Hamilton by providing a meal or a gift card for a meal. Sign up for an open date using the button below. If you have questions, please reach out directly to Cissy Singleton (singletoncissy@gmail.com or (847)287-1572). Thank you! |
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| Handy Help Needed: Hamilton Family
Our friends the Hamiltons need some help with making adjusting/arrangements in their Vernon Hills home to make it more accessible and easier to get around. If you’re strong and/or handy, please reach out to Kathryn via the button below, and we’ll arrange a time you can lend a hand. Thank you! |
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| Sexton Casey Kremer on Vacation!
It’s Casey Kremer’s turn to go on a well-deserved vacation from April 25-May 16! If you have questions about the website or need the building opened in that time, please contact Kathryn. If you notice an issue with the building itself, please contact Peter. |
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| Next Community Meals: THIS SUNDAY!
We still have a few more volunteer positions available for Community Meals this Sunday, April 26th at 12 noon. We also still need one more baker! If you are able to help in either capacity, please contact Barb via the button below. Thank you! |
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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. Please see Scout Matthew Regalado at church or contact Catherine Regalado at ceshawl@yahoo.com or (847)869-2623 to arrange for tickets to support the Troop! |
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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, May 20 | 7:00pm
May 20: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
This is a WWII historical fiction novel about three female codebreakers at Bletchley Park—Osla, Mab, and Beth—whose friendship is shattered by war, only for them to reunite years later to unmask a traitor. The story follows their intense work breaking German codes and their personal lives, set against the backdrop of espionage, romance, and betrayal, with a post-war timeline focused on solving one final, crucial puzzle.
Upcoming reads: 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: Margaret Koy, Donna, Kenny Evans, Tim Edwards, Christopher Puchalla III, Juaben Agyeman, Cissy Singleton, Linda Singleton
In thanksgiving for…
For the departed… Bill Mitchell
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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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