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.
“Do This In Remembrance”
A Passiontide Labyrinth Walk
This Saturday, April 9, 2022 │ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Great Hall
210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake
Join us for a walk on the 7-circuit Labyrinth in St Mary’s Great Hall as we prepare to journey through this Holy Week of 2022. No previous experience is needed.
You are invited to come at any time from 1pm to 3pm. A walk can take roughly 20 -30 minutes or longer based on your own walking/pausing pace. This walk will be self-guided using scripture and images from St Mary’s stained-glass windows to remind us of the stories of Palm Sunday though Good Friday. It is our first walk since the pandemic began!
There is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth journey. You may even find you are walking in a different story than the one offered. The blessing is to listen to what God speaks to you right “in the moment” as you walk.
Additional materials to take away for reflection will be available and members of the Labyrinth Steering Committee will be present should you have questions.
As noted above, we will be sharing the responsibilities for Holy Week between the three McHenry County Episcopal Churches. If you will be attending any of the following services, please contact the parish office if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
1. Maundy Thursday at St Mary's
We need volunteers to help with set-up and clean-up for the Agape Meal.
2. The Liturgy of Good Friday at St. Ann's
We need a reader for the Epistle (Ephesians 1:3-14)
3. The Easter Vigil at St. Ann's
We need a reader for Israel's Deliverance at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21)
Holy Week Car-Pooling
Thank you to Deacon Mike and the other McHenry County Clergy for providing us with an extensive Lenten Program, which ramps up to a full Holy Week. As you know, we have a very full service schedule, with combined choirs from all three churches on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday evening, and an Easter Vigil on Saturday evening. On Good Friday, St Paul’s has Stations of the Cross at Noon.
The wardens would like to organize car pooling for parishioners that would like to attend any of these services. Please contact the parish office if you would like to attend any of these services.
Doug Murphy, Co-Warden
Mike Higgins, Co-Warden
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
Keeping Watch at the Altar of Repose
Following the Maundy Thursday Eucharist, an extra host, consecrated during the Eucharist, will be taken to the special “Altar of Repose”, a holy table set up in the front of the Nave, as a vivid symbol of Christ’s presence in the Garden. Parishioners are encouraged to “keep watch with Christ” before the Sacrament anytime between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 Midnight. There is a sign-up sheet on the back table in the Narthex. Contact the parish office if you do not have a key.
Easter Flowers - Sign Up by This Sunday
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.
Crystal Lake Food Pantry Information
Volunteers are needed for the next St. Mary’s date at the Food Pantry, next Wednesday, April 13. Shifts times are 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 –2:30 p.m. If you’d love to help, please contact Cate Williams.
Paper Please. . . Donations of paper goods (toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels, napkins) are greatly needed at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Bring them to the church any time, and we 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!!
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 will 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
Parishioners: El, Sharon, Carol, Ruth, Kristi, Cindy; Edward, John, and Matthew.
Family/Friends: Dan, colleague of El Nyberg; Joey, step-mother of Heather Robert; Ted, brother-in-law of Jane Helmboldt, and his wife, Ginny; Andi, friend of Carissa Nyberg Stanich; Chris, colleague of Rick Noe; Frances, aunt of Catherine Carroll; Brent; Eric; Laura; Dawn; Betty; Jean; John; Pamela; Mark, Douglas, Greg, Wayne, Scott, Sue, Sarah, Dave, Neil and Des, Rick, Sylvia, Kay, Brian, Sarah.
