This week I know many of us are remembering and reliving the events of 9/11 as we observe the 20th Anniversary of this life changing day for our nation. I invite you to take some time for prayer for the 2,996 people who died, and for all the families and loved ones whose lives were changed forever. Trinity Wall Street in New York is offering a number of services online to commemorate 9/11 that you can watch, including a Eucharist with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. We have included that information and the links in this newsletter. I invite you to pray this weekend for the peace and protection of our nation, and that we may be leaders in building peace throughout the world.
This Sunday please join us for our 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services. Steve Szalaj will be our guest pianist at the 10:00 a.m. service. Many of you know Steve and are aware of his musical talents, as well as the wonderful direction that he gives to the Voices of Harmony Choir here in McHenry County.
This Sunday at our 10:00 a.m. service we are celebrating the baptism of Walter Martin Nicholas, son of Abbey and Kyle Nicholas, and grandson of Jennifer and Jerry Kolarczyk. Coffee hour will follow in the Great Hall after both services.
Please remember that masks are required when entering the building.
Blessings,
Rev. Fran +
Our exciting summer partnership with the Raue concludes its inaugural season this weekend with “Late Summer Night’s Shakespeare, on Saturday 11. If you missed the fun last Saturday, you have another chance to see this wonderful performance by the Williams Street Rep Theater group. Tickets can be purchased on the Raue website. Please contact Rev. Fran, Dn. Mike, or Amy in the parish office if you are in need of complimentary tickets.
CROP Walk
Sunday September 26
Living Waters Lutheran Church
1808 Miller Rd., Crystal Lake
2:00-4:00 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE: There are several ways that you can help the St. Mary’s team raise money to help eradicate hunger.
You can register online to walk with our team; you have the option to walk 1 mile, or 4 miles. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. at Living Waters Lutheran Church.
You can go to our Crop Walk Page and make an online donation to help us reach our $1,600. Goal. (link below)
You can write a check and bring it to church, or mail it in to the church office. All checks should be made out to CWS/CROP. These checks will be turned in by our team leader, Rev. Fran. These must be turned in no later than Sunday morning Sept. 26th in order for the donation to be credited to our team.
To register for the CROP Walk, and/or to make a donation,
From September 10-12, Trinity Church Wall Street will offer a full schedule of in-person and online prayer services and opportunities to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On their website you will find the complete schedule, including information on how to view the online programming live or on-demand.
On Sunday, September 12, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preach at a Requiem Holy Eucharistat 10:15 CDT/11:15 EDT, which will also be available via livestream and on demand.
Presiding Bishop Issues Pastoral Word
on 9/11 Anniversary
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has released a word to the church to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
"As followers of Jesus, and with our siblings in other faith traditions, we place great value on the act of remembrance. As we reflect on the solemn anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we remember many loved ones lost and first responders who put their lives at risk, modeling the sacrificial love of Jesus..."
The next food pantry volunteer opportunity is tomorrow, Friday, September 10. Shift times are 8:30-10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or 12:30– 2:30 p.m. Please contactCate Williamsif you can help.
Parish Directory
Beginning this Sunday, an updated Parish Directory will be available through the end of September. Please pick up a copy from the Narthex table next time you're in church. If you wish, contact Amy in the parish office and she will email a copy to you.
Parishioners: El; Margaret, Sally, Amalia, Megan, Ann, Edward, John, Kristi, John, Cindy, and Matthew.
Family/Friends: Chris, son of Chuck and Karen Meter; Sherri, step-daughter of Roseann Gibertson; Bishop-elect, Paula Clark; Marilyn and Tom, sister and brother-in-law of Missy Spengel; 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 (and those that mourn)
Beverly, mother of John Wasilk (John Wasilk and his maternal family)
