This Saturday you are invited to join us for the next performance brought to you by “The Raue Center Arts on the Green at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.” Purchase your tickets now to hear blues performer Derrick Procell. Bring your lawn chair, snacks and beverage, and invite friends and neighbors. Last week, as many of you know, the series kicked off but had to be moved inside to the Raue because of the weather. This week we anticipate doing our ribbon cutting ceremony and toast here on the lawn of St. Mary’s. See the link below to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased when you arrive. If you need complimentary tickets please contact Deacon Mike. It is sure to be a great night!
It is not too soon to think about CROP Walk, which will be held on Sunday September 26, at Living Water’s Lutheran Church, from 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. You can join the St. Mary’s team and/or make a donation to our team online. If you wish to write a check please make it out to CWS/CROP Walk, and get it to Rev. Fran. Our goal this year is $1,600.00.
Please see the link below, for a video from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Bishop-elect Paula Clark, and the President of the Standing Committee, Anne Jolly, regarding the delay of the consecration of our Bishop-elect. Please continue to keep Bishop-elect Paula Clark in your prayers.
See you Sunday at our 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. services. We will have coffee hour after each service, in the Great Hall.
Blessings,
Rev. Fran+
Bishop-Elect Paula Clark Update
In avideo recorded yesterday in Chicago, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry announced that the ordination and consecration of Bishop-elect Paula Clark has been postponed from August 28 to a date to be determined in consultation with the bishop-elect and her doctors.
"We continue to have every expectation that Bishop-elect Clark will make a recovery enabling her to serve as the bishop of Chicago," he said. "But we are not there yet. Please hear me when I say, we are not there yet!"
Our exciting summer partnership with the Raue continues this Saturday, July 31, at 7:00 p.m., with a performance by singer/songwriter Derrick Procell.
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; see the link below. 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,
Lou Malnati’s Pizzaria is sponsoring a fundraiser for the 2021 McHenry County CROP Walk. Lou’s will donate 20% of total sales from every order placed on Wednesday, August 18. Take the night off from cooking, enjoy a delicious meal, and help a great cause at the same time. Enjoy!
Please Note:
Must mention fundraiser at time of order to ensure credit towards CROP Walk.
Please check your receipt for "fundraiser" item. If you do not see "fundraiser" on your receipt, please see or call a manager.
Crystal Lake Food Pantry
Volunteers: The next food pantry volunteer opportunity is Wednesday, August 18. Shift times are 8:30-10:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., or 12:15– 2:15 p.m. Please contact Cate Williams if you are able to help.
Paper Please: Donations of paper goods are greatly 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!!
Parishioners: Sally, Amalia, Megan, Ann, Edward, Dn. Mike, John, Kristi, John, El, Cindy, and Matthew.
Family/Friends: Bishop-elect, Paula Clark; Leo, father of Mike Choquette; Marilyn and Tom, sister and brother-in-law of Missy Spengel; Laura, acquaintance of Mike Higgins; Carelin, friend of Jane Helmboldt; Carmen, mother of Lorraine Taylor; Dawn, step-sister of Heather Robert; Billy, brother of Catherine Carroll; 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 Who Mourn)
Tony, friend of Ruth Cepuder (Ruth, and the family of Tony)
