This Sunday we are celebrating the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost marks the 50th day of Easter and is known as the birthday of the church. Join us as we renew our baptismal covenant and our call to share the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ far and wide. Our service schedule remains the same at this time. We will have in- person worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and a 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Service on Zoom. Gloria Peetz will be our pianist at the 10:30 a.m. service.Please remember to wear red as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. Following the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services we will have an indoor/outdoor coffee hour hosted by Eileen. We are able to serve individually wrapped and store bought items at this time in keeping with the diocesan COVID guidelines. Tables will be distanced and we ask that you wear your mask in the hall until you are seated with your food. There will also be tables set up outside for those who wish to be outdoors.
At this time the diocese has asked us to continue to follow the protocols that have been set up. We will continue to wear masks, and keep distance both on the altar and in the church building. Our church is able to accommodate 40 people in each service. The governor has moved us to a bridge phase for 28 days, and the Diocesan COVID team would like to monitor the situation to see if we are still safe as things open up further. This is a difficult decision for them so let us be patient.
Please know that I continue to bring communion to people’s homes and that I am available to visit people outside as the weather warms up. In addition, I have been at hospitals, nursing homes and care facilities. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need a pastoral care visit.
See you all on Sunday,
Rev. Fran+
Sunday, May 23 Service Schedule
Feast of Pentecost
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
May 30 Service Information
On Sunday, May 30, (Trinity Sunday; Memorial Day weekend) we will have only ONE IN-PERSON SERVICE, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The 9:00 a.m. Zoom Morning Prayer will NOT be held on this day. Please make a note of the changes for this day.
Graduate News
Jim Dingle has 3 graduating grandchildren to celebrate this month. Jack Dingle, son of David, will graduate this weekend from the University of Kansas. Jack attended the university on a Chick Evens scholarship for caddies. He majored in chemistry, with minors in business and healthcare management. Jack has accepted a job in Kansas with Stryker Corporation, a medical technology company. Madeline Dingle, daughter of Andy and Kelly, recently graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Xavier University in Ohio. Madeline attended Xavier on a track scholarship, and she majored in genetic counseling. She has accepted a job with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. James Dingle, son of John and Sally recently graduated from Prairie Ridge High School. This Fall he will attend Miami University in Ohio, majoring in business.
Anna Choquette, daughter of Deacon Mike & Terry Choquette, just graduated from the Ohio State University with a Masters degree in Social Work. Anna is employed as a therapist at a private practice here in Crystal Lake.
Andra Krutsch, granddaughter of Sara Jones-Amrein, recently graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, with two degrees! Andie graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and she also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
Teagan Thune, daughter of Jack & Kris Thune, recently graduated from Drake University in Iowa. Teagan double-majored in Environmental Sustainability, and International Relations.
Ethan Joseph Elliott, grandson of Margaret Wood, recently graduated from Prairie Ridge High School, as a Distinguished Graduate. He will be attending the University of Iowa this Fall, to study Biomedical Engineering.
Matthew and Sarah Koegel, son and daughter of
Tom & Amy Koegel, are graduating 8th grade from South Middle School in Arlington Heights. They are registered for Huntley High School in the fall and have already started marching band rehearsals this spring.
Matt Kolarczyk, son of Jerry & Jennifer Kolarczyk, graduated from the University of Iowa in December 2020 with degrees in Finance and Sports & Recreation Management. He is working as an Account Executive for International Sports Management in Chicago, where he is selling premium hospitality packages to professional sports events, such as the PGA Championship. Matt lives a couple blocks from Wrigley Field and is loving life in the big city!
Ben Murphy,son of Doug & Kelly Murphy, graduated from Crystal Lake South High School on May 15th. He plans to attend McHenry County College in the Fall.
2021 Flower Chart
The 2021 Flower Chart is posted in the Narthex. 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!!
Churchwide Service to Commemorate George Floyd
On Tuesday, May 25, a group of Episcopal Bishops, including Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, will hold a virtual memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The service will include prerecorded liturgy, messages and music, including a 9 minute, 29-second video created by the Rev. Kevin Goodman, interim rector of All Saints, Western Springs.
Bishop Curry will offer a reflection during the service, which will be led by Minnesota Bishop Craig Loya, Missouri Bishop Deon Johnson, Michigan Bishop Bonnie Perry, Indianapolis Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Washington Bishop Mariann Budde, and Colorado Bishop Kym Lucas. The service will air at 7:00 pm Central time on the Facebook pages of those dioceses, as well as those of other dioceses and seminaries that are participating, including the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. A Facebook account is not needed to watch the service.
You can read the entire article from the Episcopal News Service here.
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: Roseann, El, Cindy, Betsy, Heather, Matthew, Emmett, Kristi, Elizabeth, Glenice, Shirley, and Margaret
Family/Friends: Betty, friend of Daphne Starr; Jean, mother of Andrew Wild; Don; Russ, missionary in Chile; Bishop-elect Paula Clark; Millie; Julia; Jim; Marilyn and Tom; Madeline; Tarsha; John; Billy; Danny; 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.
