8:00 a.m. Eucharist, Rev. Dr. Eileen Shanley-Roberts, Presider and Preacher
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, Dn. Mike Choquette, Officiant
The Season of Lent
Compline Prayer (Zoom)
You are invited to join us at 8:00 p.m., every Thursday in Lent, for Compline, which began March 3. The dates and Zoom link are listed below. The link will remain the same every week.
To participate by phone only: 312-626-6799; meeting ID: 848 2838 6833. If you are participating by phone, you may view/print a copy of the service here.
Lenten Learning Series
Mark your calendars for the following dates, when St. Mary's, St. Ann's, and St. Paul's will co-host a Lenten Learning Series. Each session will be 60 minutes long and will be accessible on Zoom, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The link will remain the same for all three sessions.
To participate by phone: 1-312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 7826334874
Wednesday March 23rd, 6:30 pm
Opening The Book Of Common Prayer
Wednesday March 30th, 6:30 pm
Arts in the Anglican/Episcopal Tradition
Wednesday April 6th, 6:30 pm
Holy Week Explained
Taizé Prayer Service
Join us on Sunday, April 3, at 5:00 p.m., for a Taizé Prayer Service, hosted by St. Ann’s Episcopal Church. If you are new to Taizé, you are invited to experience this beautiful, prayerful and meditative service. St. Ann’s is located at 503 W. Jackson St., in Woodstock.
Holy Week Service Schedule
Please join us as we partner with St. Ann’s, Woodstock, and St. Paul’s, McHenry, to observe most of our Holy Week Services. (Each parish will hold their own services for Palm Sunday and Easter)
PALM SUNDAY, April 10 at St. Mary's
8:00 and 10:00 am Eucharists with the Blessing of Palms.
MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 14 at St. Mary's
6:30 pm service with Agape Meal
*Please RSVP to the parish office so we have an accurate attendance count*
GOOD FRIDAY, April 15
12:00 Noon, Stations of the Cross at St. Paul's, McHenry
7:00 pm Liturgy of Good Friday at St. Ann's, Woodstock
HOLY SATURDAY, April 16 at St. Ann's, Woodstock
7:30 pm Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY, April 17 at St. Mary's
8:00 and 10:00 am Eucharists
St. Ann's Episcopal Church
503 W Jackson St, Woodstock, IL 60098
St Paul's Episcopal Church
3717 W. Main St., McHenry, IL 60050
Easter Flowers
The Easter Flower Chart is posted in the Narthex. If you would like to help underwrite the lilies for Easter Sunday, please sign your name, and the intention of your gift (in thanksgiving, honor, or memory of someone). The requested donation is $20, and checks may be made payable to St. Mary’s (note “Easter Flowers” on the memo line). Flower donation envelopes are available under the flower chart. You may also send a check to the parish office with the donation information.
Mask Mandate Update
Per the Diocese of Chicago, masks will no longer be required in the building, although they are recommended, especially for the vulnerable or unvaccinated. We ask that you please be respectful of any individual who chooses to continue to wear a mask. Coffee Hours and any receptions with food/drink can begin to be scheduled as volunteers become available.
Crisis in Ukraine – How You Can Help
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Anglican agencies and other ecumenical partners to provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. You can help by donating to the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund. Your support will help meet critical needs for people who have been displaced, including food, cash, blankets, and hygiene supplies. The easiest way to donate is online. If you would rather send a check, there are forms available on a table in the Narthex. Thank you!!
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Family/Friends: Joey, step-mother of Heather Robert; Ted, brother-in-law of Jane Helmboldt, and his wife, Ginny; Barbara, friend of Jane Helmboldt; Andi, friend of Carissa Nyberg Stanich; Chris, colleague of Rick Noe; Frances, aunt of Catherine Carroll; Brent; Eric; Laura; Dawn; Betty; Jean; Don; Millie; Nick; John; Pamela; Susan; Ted, Jeff, Tom, Nicholas (infant) and his family; Mark, Sarah, Douglas, Mark, Greg, Wayne, Scott, Sue, Sarah, Dave, Neil and Des, Kyle, Rick, Sylvia, Jess, Joanne, Kay, Brian, Sarah.
Thanksgiving for Healing and Recovery
Leo, brother of Dn. Mike Choquette;
Those Who Have Died
Sue, mother of Rick Noe
Sigrid, friend of Karen Meter
Those Who Mourn
Rick & Amy Noe, and the extended Noe family, especially Jim, Terry, and Sandi
