This Saturday August 7th is the next "Raue Center Arts on the Green at St. Mary’s” concert featuring “Corky Siegel and Friends.” We are told that this concert is already sold out. If you need a complimentary ticket there may be a few left so let Deacon Mike know as soon as possible. Mark your calendars and purchase tickets for ‘The Petty Kings”, who will be with us on Saturday August 21st. Join us on the lawn for a fun night of music and bring your beverages and snacks.
It is not too soon to sign up for CROP WALK 2021, which is happening on SundaySeptember 26. The walk this year will kick-off and end at Living Waters Lutheran church, (1808 Miller Road, Crystal Lake). Check-in is at 1:30 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. start time. Sign up to walk with us or make a donation to the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church team. Our goal is $1,600. You may donate online, or write a check directly to CWS/World Services and place the check in the offering plate or mail it to the office. We will put all our donations in on the weekend of the walk. Help us eradicate hunger in our community.
This Sunday please join us Sunday for our 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. services followed by Coffee Hour in the Great Hall. Gloria Peetz will be playing the piano for us this Sunday at our 10:00 am. service.
Blessings,
Rev. Fran+
Rev. Fran Out of the Office
Rev. Fran will be out of the office next week, from Tuesday through Thursday. Amy Noe will be in the office all week to assist you, and Deacon Mike will be available for pastoral emergencies.
Diocesan News
The Standing Committee has called Bishop Chilton Knudsen to serve as assisting bishop, while Bishop-elect, Paula Clark continues her recovery from a cerebral brain bleed in April. Bishop Knudsen began her ordained ministry in Chicago in 1980, and since her retirement, she has served as interim or assisting bishop in several other dioceses, most recently in the Diocese of Washington, where she worked with our bishop-elect. Please see the Diocesan website to read the letter from the Standing Committee.
Our exciting summer partnership with the Raue continues this Saturday, with a performance by Classical/Blues pioneer, Corky Siegel, and jazz legend and Grammy-winner, Ernie Watts, at 7:00 p.m. This event has sold out! In two weeks we welcome The Petty Kings, which will also be a well-attended event. Get your tickets now on the Raue website!
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: Margaret, 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.
Baby Congratulations
Missy Spengel is celebrating the birth of her second grandchild! Elizabeth (Lizzie) Katherine Spengel was born Tuesday, August 3, in California. Lizzie, who weighed 8 lb. 14 oz. at birth, is the second daughter of Brian and Jessica Spengel. Everyone is doing well, and mom, dad, and big sister Becca are so excited to welcome this new blessing to the family.
