Please prayerfully consider donating blood at the community blood drive sponsored by St. Mary’s, in partnership with Versiti Blood Bank of Illinois, on Sunday June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. There is a blood shortage across the state of Illinois and Versiti has asked us to partner with them to help replenish the blood supply here in McHenry County. You may click on the link provided in this newsletter and sign up for an appointment.
This weekend I am away and Deacon Mike is available for pastoral care emergencies. In addition, Mike will be leading Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Pre-consecrated communion will also be made available as part of the service. The Rev. Judith Doran will be preaching and celebrating at the 10:30 a.m. service. Coffee Hour will be held in the Great Hall following both services. This Sunday you may also join us on Zoom at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Prayer. Please note that Morning Prayer on Zoom will be offered through June and then we will take a much needed Zoom break until September. Deacon Mike and I will be exploring what type of service to bring back on Zoom in the Fall, as well as looking at the times and days that the Zoom services are offered. More information about that will come in late summer.
As all of you know, the State of Illinois is about to lift many COVID restrictions over this weekend. The Governor has stated that he plans to bring us to Phase 5, which is basically a return to our normal way of functioning. The state mandate also gives churches, businesses and organizations the option of keeping some restrictions in place, based on their needs. We must await the word from the Diocese of Chicago on how they would like us to proceed; this will likely come on June 16. For now we will continue to stay the course using masks, keeping distanced, and keeping the limit on the number of people who can attend meetings, events and services.
Blessings,
Rev. Fran+
Upcoming Worship Opportunities
Sunday, June 13 (Note change for 8:00 a.m.)
8:00 a.m. in-person Morning Prayer, led by Deacon Mike Choquette
9:00 a.m.Zoom Morning Prayer. To participate by phone only: 312-626-6799; phone meeting ID: 826 0737 1151. Click here to view the service slides that Zoom video participants see.
10:30 a.m. in-person Eucharist. Presider will be The Rev. Judith Doran.
Sundays, June 20 and June 27
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.
10:30 a.m. in-person Eucharist
Upcoming Churchyard Interments
We have two upcoming Churchyard interments scheduled, which you are welcome to attend.
Saturday, June 19, at 11:00 a.m. – Galen Vargason
Sunday, June 20, at 8:50 a.m. – Angela Davidson (mother of Claudia Siler)
Blood Drive
Sunday, June 27
Great Hall
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Make your appointment online to donate blood! Your donations are urgently needed, and it’s an easy way to support our local communities. More details are available on the flyers posted throughout the church, or you may contact the parish office. Make your appointment today! Thank you for your support.
Bishop-Elect Consecration Update
Bishop-Elect Paula Clark’s Consecration has been moved to Saturday August 28, 2021. This will give the Bishop-Elect time to heal and rest before starting her ministry with us as the Thirteenth Bishop of Chicago. Please listen to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message to the Diocese of Chicago regarding the consecration.
Food Pantry Information
Volunteers are needed for the next St. Mary’s date at the Food Pantry on Wednesday, June 30. 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 contactCate Williams.
Paper Please: Donations of paper goods are always needed at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. The pantry is not able to buy paper goods through the food bank, and clients are not able to use their SNAP benefits to purchase any paper goods such as toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels, and napkins. Bring them to the church any time, and your Board members 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!!
Co-Wardens Steve Brooks (1/22), and Mike Higgins (1/23)
Treasurer, Cate Williams
Heather Robert, Lorraine Taylor (1/22)
Cheri Dudek, Dorothy Nyberg (1/23)
Stacy Cook, Doug Murphy (1/24)
We Pray For
Parishioners: Ann, John, El, Roseann, Cindy, Betsy, Matthew, Glenice, and Shirley.
Family/Friends: Dawn, step-sister of Heather Robert; Betty, friend of Daphne Starr; Jean, mother of Andrew Wild; Don; Russ, missionary in Chile; Bishop-elect Paula Clark; Millie; 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.
