Today as we observe Veterans Day as a nation, let us remember and give thanks for all of the men and women who have served in all branches of the armed forces. Let us prayer for them and their families and give thanks for their selfless service to our nation during peace and during times of war. I invite you take time today to pray for all of our veterans.
Heavenly Father, We commend to your gracious care and keeping all of the men and women of the armed forces who serve at home and abroad. We give thanks for all the men and women who have served in the armed forces throughout the history of our nation. We give thanks for their selfless service and for the sacrifices that they have made on our behalf. We pray you gracious God to protect them, and uplift them in their time of need. Help us to honor those who have served and to care for them and their families providing the support and services that they need. Help us to be ever mindful of their service, giving thanks for all that they have given. Amen.
This Saturday we will hold a service to celebrate the life of Amalia Rylander at 10:00 a.m., followed by an interment in the St. Mary’s Churchyard. Ronald Weber will be our supply organist/pianist.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday November 21, when we will celebrateThanksgiving as a community. This year we are holding both our 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services with a festive Thanksgiving coffee hour after each service. We are asking that pledge cards be returned by this Sunday as we give thanks for all the abundance God has given us. Please prayerfully consider a pledge to St. Mary’s for 2022. I am grateful to all of you who have turned in your pledge cards already. Please know that all pledges matter; thank you for your generosity.
This Sunday you are invited to join us at our 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. services with coffee hour following both services. At our 10:00 a.m. service will be baptizing Monika Rosinski, the daughter of Michael and Meagan Rosinski. Monika is the granddaughter of former parishioners Mike and Jennifer Perkins. Many of you will remember the Perkins family and that Mike served as a warden here at St. Mary’s. Join us for this celebration and as we renew our own baptismal vows.
Blessings,
Rev. Fran
Reminder: Mask Mandate Still in Effect
Please note that St. Mary’s is still following a mask mandate that the Diocese of Chicago and the CDC is requiring. Please wear a mask at all times when inside the building. Lectors may take the mask off when reading. If you attend coffee hour, please know that masks are required and you may remove your mask when you have gotten your food and are seated. Please wear your mask if walking around the hall.
Rest in Peace
Deacon Lucy Martinez
Deacon Lucy Martinez died early yesterday (Wednesday) following a battle with a blood infection. The Martinez family were very active here from 1984-1995. Dn. Lucy was ordained to the Diaconate the same day as the late Dn. Barbara Bishop, in December 1991, and served as a deacon at St. Mary’s from 1991-1995, when she and her late husband, Ino, moved to Georgia.
Please keep Dn. Lucy's family in your prayers: daughters Jan and Barbara, and son Matthew, and their families. A brief obituary is online and will be updated as funeral arrangements are made.
Amalia Rylander
A service to celebrate the life of Amalia will be held this Saturday, November 13, at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment in St. Mary’s Churchyard. Amalia died last Friday while on hospice at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry. She was full of joy and so much energy, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her “sisters” in the Women’s Bible Study group. Please keep Amalia’s daughter, Christianne, and her family in your prayers. A brief obituary is online, and will be updated by the family soon.
May Dn. Lucy and Amalia rest in peace and rise in glory.
"The Chosen" Discussion Continues
Last Sunday, the first episode of The Chosen, was viewed and discussed, following the 10:00 a.m. service. Episode 2 will be shown today. If you are interested, grab some Coffee Hour goodies, and proceed to the education wing. Missy Spengel will be leading the discussion, and she can answer any questions regarding the series and discussion group. This group will meet weekly, to watch both seasons of the series (16 episodes total), taking breaks around the holidays as needed.
31st Annual Community Harvest
It’s that time of year again! A time when our wonderfully generous community comes together to help us provide food to our neighbors in need throughout the area. Your donations help us feed thousands every year! There is a list of suggested donations located in the Narthex at church, or, you can click on the flyer below. If you wish, please pick up extra groceries the next time you shop, and make sure to bring your donations to St. Mary's by Sunday, November 21. We will get all the donations delivered to the Pantry.
You may also take your donations directly to the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. See theCommunity Harvest flyerfor complete details, including suggested donations, and drop-off times at the pantry. Thank you for your support!!
Parishioners: Cindy; Betsy; El; Sally, Megan, Ann, Edward, John, Kristi, John, and Matthew.
Family/Friends: Kelly, friend of Chuck and Karen; Brynn, grand-niece of Catherine Carroll; Eric, son-in-law of Jean Huismann; Ashton, grandson of Sharon Duffy; Marilyn and Tom, sister and brother-in-law of Missy Spengel; Bishop-elect, Paula Clark, her husband Andrew, and their family; Sherri, step-daughter of Roseann Gibertson; Laura; Carelin; Carmen; Dawn; Billy; Betty; Jean; Don; Millie; Nick; Tarsha; John; Pamela; 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.
Those Who Have Died
Deacon Lucy Martinez
Amalia Rylander
Those Who Mourn
The family of Deacon Lucy, especially daughters Jan and Barbara, son Matthew, and their families;
The family of Amalia, especially daughter Christianne and her family
