This Sunday as we celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter, you are invited to join us for in-person worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Gail Head will be playing the organ for us at our 10:30 a.m. worship. You may also join us on Zoom at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Prayer.
I am asking your continued prayers for Bishop-Elect Paula Clark, who is in surgery as I write this, for a brain bleed that she suffered on Sunday. Please see the article below for the Diocesan announcement. The Diocesan staff and the Standing Committee will keep us updated and inform us as to what this means for the consecration, scheduled for Saturday April 24, at 10:30 a.m. I am told that Bishop-Elect Paula wishes to keep the consecration date, however this will all depend on her recovery and on the decision of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, who has the final word on scheduling all consecrations. Your continued prayers are requested.
See you all on Sunday,
Rev. Fran
Bishop-elect Paula Clark Undergoes Surgery Today
As the Rev. Anne Jolly, Standing Committee president, announced on Sunday, Bishop-elect Paula Clark experienced a cerebral bleed on Saturday and is being treated at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village.
Bishop-elect Clark's daughter, Micha Green, reports that she has now had two successful embolization procedures. Today (April 15), she underwent surgery to remove an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which is highly treatable.
The Standing Committee expects to send a message on Friday that will include any necessary updates about Bishop-elect Clark's live-streamed consecration, currently scheduled for April 24.
Please keep Bishop-elect Clark, her family and her medical team in your prayers.
Sunday, April 18 Service Schedule
8:00 a.m. in-person Eucharist
9:00 a.m. Zoom Morning Prayer. To participate by phone only: 312-626-6799; phone meeting ID: 826 0737 1151. Click hereto view the service on your computer.
10:30 a.m. in-person Eucharist
2021 Flower Chart
The 2021 Flower Chart is now posted. Parishioners are encouraged to select a Sunday closest to a significant date in one’s life, i.e. the anniversary of the death of a loved one or friend, a birthday or wedding anniversary, or perhaps on the occasion of blessings received, and underwrite that Sunday’s flowers. Donation amount is $30. There are donation envelopes under the chart, and the donations may be placed in the offering plate, or brought to the parish office. Thank you!!
Confirmation Class for Youth 6th Grade and Up
Rev. Fran and Dn. Mike will be holding confirmation classes at St. Mary’s for youth, 6th grade and up. If your son or daughter wishes to attend the classes please contact Rev. Fran. She will be in contact with the Bishop’s Office to determine when the Waukegan Deanery Confirmation service will be scheduled in 2021. For now, let us know if you’re interested. More details will follow.
Adult Inquirers’ Classes
The Adult Inquirers’ class prepares adults who wish to be Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church. (Those adults who have been confirmed in the Roman Catholic or ELCA Lutheran faiths, do not need to be re-confirmed, but are “received” into the Episcopal Church by the Bishop.) This class is open to any adult wishing to learn more about the Episcopal Church, even if they do NOT wish to be confirmed or received. The classes promise to be engaging, fun, and informative. Please let Fran know if you are interested or have any questions. More details regarding the schedule of classes will be posted as the information becomes available.
Crystal Lake Food Pantry - Paper Please
Donations of paper goods are greatly needed at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. The pantry is not able to buy paper goods through the food bank, and clients are not able to use their SNAP benefits to purchase any paper goods such as toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels, and napkins. Bring them to the church any time, and your Board members will get them over to the pantry. Paper goods are items that are lightweight, easy to carry and low cost that can be donated and will be appreciated by the clients. Thanks!!
Co-Wardens Steve Brooks (1/22), and Mike Higgins (1/23)
Treasurer, Cate Williams
Heather Horeled, Lorraine Taylor (1/22)
Cheri Dudek, Dorothy Nyberg (1/23)
Stacy Cook, Doug Murphy (1/24)
We Pray For
Parishioners: Betsy, Heather, Matthew, Emmett, Kristi, Elizabeth, Glenice, Shirley, and Margaret
Family/Friends: Bishop-elect Paula Clark; Millie, mother of Jim Krueger; Julia, daughter of Heather Horeled; Jim; Marilyn and Tom; Madeline; Tarsha; John; Billy; Danny; Leo; Pamela; Millie; Susan; Ted, Jeff, Tom, Nicholas (infant) and his family; Mark, Chris, Sarah, Douglas, Mark, Andi, Greg, Wayne, Scott, Sue, Sarah, Dave, Brynn, Neil and Des, Kyle, Rick, Sylvia, Jess, Joanne, Kay, Brian, Sarah.
