I want to express my deepest appreciation to the choir for singing this past Sunday and making our All Saints’ Sunday so special. The choir sang together for the first time in two years, and they were also able to sing outside following the reading of the names of all those buried in the St. Mary’s Churchyard. It was a beautiful service. Thank you to all who also attended the coffee hour reception for Deacon Mike, as we celebrated the first Anniversary of his ordination. Since we could not hold a party last year we are so grateful for the celebration this year. A big shout out to Eileen Flynn for organizing the reception and making this happen.
As most of you are aware we are in the middle of our annual stewardship campaign. You are invited to make a pledge to St. Mary’s for 2022. We are asking that pledges be turned in by November 21, 2021, when we celebrate Thanksgiving as a community at both our 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. services. Let us give thanks together for all the blessings we have been given. Please note that we will have a Thanksgiving themed coffee hour after both services on November 21, rather than a brunch this year. The choir will be leading us in some of our favorite Thanksgiving hymns at the 10:00 a.m. service. Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their pledge. Please know that all pledges are needed and appreciated.
We are collecting food for the annual “Community Harvest” thanksgiving food drive for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Please consider purchasing some food for families in need in our community. If you bring your food donations to St. Mary’s we will deliver them to the pantry on Sunday, November 21. The full list of suggested items can be found in this newsletter.
This Sunday Dn. Mike Choquette is preaching at both services. Please join us for Coffee Hour following our 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services.
See You All on Sunday,
Rev. Fran +
Reminder: Mask Mandate Still in Effect
Please note that St. Mary’s is still following a mask mandate that the Diocese of Chicago and the CDC is requiring. Please wear a mask at all times when inside the building. Lectors may take the mask off when reading. If you attend coffee hour, please know that masks are required and you may remove your mask when you have gotten your food and are seated. Please wear your mask if walking around the hall.
Time Change This Weekend!
Don’t forget to set your clocks
BACK ONE HOUR
before bedtime this Saturday.
Parish Administrator Away
Parish Administrator, Amy Noe, will be out of town Thursday, November 4, through Tuesday, November 9. As a result, the parish offices will be closed on Friday, November 5, as this is Rev. Fran’s day off. Fran will be available by phone on Friday if needed, and she will be in the office the other days that Amy is away.
Forward Day by Day
Forward Day by Day, the Episcopal devotional guide to Bible reading, for the months of November through January, is now available on a Narthex table, priced as marked. Please pick up a copy today.
"The Chosen" Discussion
Begins This Sunday
For those of you interested in viewing and discussing the Christian TV Series, "The Chosen", the first episode will be shown this Sunday following the 10:00 a.m. service. Grab some Coffee Hour goodies, and proceed to the education wing. Missy Spengel will be leading the discussion, and she can answer any questions regarding the series and discussion group. A second opportunity will be at the home of Catherine Carroll on Wednesday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m. These groups will meet weekly, to watch both seasons of the series (16 episodes total), taking breaks around the holidays as needed.
31st Annual Community Harvest
It’s that time of year again! A time when our wonderfully generous community comes together to help us provide food to our neighbors in need throughout the area. Your donations help us feed thousands every year! There is a list of suggested donations located in the Narthex at church, or, you can click on the flyer below. If you wish, please pick up extra groceries the next time you shop, and make sure to bring your donations to St. Mary's by Sunday, November 21. We will get all the donations delivered to the Pantry.
You may also take your donations directly to the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. See theCommunity Harvest flyerfor complete details, including suggested donations, and drop-off times at the pantry. Thank you for your support!!
All Saints’ Sunday Service,
and Deacon Mike’s Ordination Anniversary Reception
Parishioners: Amalia; Cindy; Betsy; El; Sally, Megan, Ann, Edward, John, Kristi, John, and Matthew.
Family/Friends: Ashton, grandson of Sharon Duffy; Marilyn and Tom, sister and brother-in-law of Missy Spengel; Bishop-elect, Paula Clark, her husband Andrew, and their family; Sherri, step-daughter of Roseann Gibertson; Laura; Carelin; Carmen; Dawn; Billy; 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.
