You are invited to join us at 8:00 p.m., every Thursday in Lent, for Compline, beginning March 3. The dates and Zoom link are listed below. The link will remain the same every week.
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.
Save the Dates:
Lenten Learning Series
Mark your calendars for the following dates, when St. Mary's, St. Ann's, and St. Paul's will co-host a Lenten Learning Series. Each session will be 60 minutes long and will be accessible on Zoom. The Zoom link will be published in the newsletter, bulletin, and on the website the week before the first session.
Wednesday March 23rd, 6:30 pm
Opening The Book Of Common Prayer
Wednesday March 30th, 6:30 pm
Arts in the Anglican/Episcopal Tradition
Wednesday April 6th, 6:30 pm
Holy Week Explained
Lent Devotional Resources
Copies of The Living Compass's Lenten booklet, Living Well Through Lent 2022, are available in a basket on the Narthex table. It is designed for use as an individual reflection, or for group study, providing a foundation for a deeper Lenten experience, in preparation for the true meaning of Easter. There are also additional opportunities through the Living Compass website:
The booklet may be downloaded electronically (English and Spanish)
A small group facilitator’s guide is available for those doing group study
You may sign up to receive each day’s readings via email
Join the private Facebook discussion group moderated by some of the contributors
Purchase the booklet as an e-book from Amazon (.99, or free with Kindle Unlimited)
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 can begin to be scheduled as volunteers become available.
Altar Guild Update
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in St. Mary's Altar Guild. We will be having our first meeting on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 9:20 am. We will be meeting in St. Mary's sacristy.
Please contact Deacon Mike if you have any questions.
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: Ruth, Kristi, Cindy; Edward, John, John, and Matthew.
Family/Friends: Sue, mother of Rick Noe; Leo, brother of Dn. Mike Choquette; Sigrid, dear friend of Karen Meter; Steve Szalaj, friend of the parish; Ted, brother-in-law of Jane Helmboldt, and his wife, Ginny; Barbara, friend of Jane Helmboldt; Andi, friend of Carissa Nyberg Stanich; Chris, colleague of Rick Noe; Frances, aunt of Catherine Carroll; Brent; Eric; Ashton; Sherri; Laura; Dawn; Betty; Jean; Don; Millie; Nick; 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
Merle, mother of former St. Mary's Curate, Pastor Andrea Wight