The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 27, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, August 27, 2023 – The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

Juneteenth Sunday

June 18, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, June 18, 2023 – Juneteenth Sunday

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering those in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 11, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, June 11, 2023 – The Second Sunday after Pentecost

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering those in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

Trinity Sunday

June 4, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Trinity Sunday

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and the Start of Summer Picnic for those in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Day of Pentecost

May 28, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, May 28, 2023 – The Day of Pentecost

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 21, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, May 21, 2023 – The Seventh Sunday of Easter

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Third Sunday of Easter

April 23, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, April 23, 2023 – The Third Sunday of Easter

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

Palm Sunday

April 2, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, April 2, 2023 – Palm Sunday

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 26, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, March 26, 2023 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 19, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, March 19, 2023 – The Fourth Sunday in Lent

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Third Sunday in Lent

March 12, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, March 12, 2023 – The Third Sunday in Lent

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

Click Here to connect to Zoom

Click here to download the Service Bulletin

Click here to view last Sunday’s Sermon

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The First Sunday in Lent

February 26, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, February 26, 2023 – The First Sunday in Lent

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE

We invite you to view the sermon from February 19 – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 12, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, February 12, 2023 – The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE
For the Service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view the sermon from February 5 – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

January 22, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, January 22, 2023 – The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE
For the Service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view the sermon from January 15 – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

To see what’s going on at St. Mary’s, Click HERE to see the Weekly E-mail.

The Epiphany

January 8, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, January 8, 2023 – The Holy Name

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and an Epiphany Party for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE
For the Service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view the sermon from Christmas Eve – Click HERE
We invite you to view the sermon from Christmas Day – Click HERE
We invite you to view the sermon from January 1 – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

What’s In the Weekly?

Epiphany Party
A Message from the Stewardship 2023 Leaders
Education
St. Mary’s Book Study
Outreach: Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
Outreach: Ronald McDonald House
Relaunching the Refugee Response Committee
Meet with Rev. Lindsey
Upcoming Events at St. Mary’s

 

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1. We are excited to announce with 91% of St Mary’s parishioners pledging for 2023 we came so close to reaching our goal of 100% parishioner pledge participation. This shows how much folks are committed to the future of the St Mary’s community!
2. We are proud to announce $155,000 of anticipated pledges! While we “stretched”, we are still around $30,000 short of our ambitious goal of $185,000. We’ve known for some time that our budgets for the next year or two would be challenging and would need to pivot and change to align with who we are today. Additional pledges are always welcome.

Education

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Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
in partnership with Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Meet with Rev. Lindsey

Rev. Lindsey wants to get to know you! Our new priest is continuing to meet with everyone in the congregation. You can meet with her as an individual* or family; at church, on Zoom, or for a home visit. Rev. Lindsey has updated her calendar through January for meetings. Click HERE to find a time that works for you to meet with Rev. Lindsey Briggs.  * If you are a youth, please sign up with an adult.

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Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s
Opportunities for Worship, Education, & Meet-Ups
for the week of 1/6 – 1/12

Sunday, January 8, 2023
Family Gathering
9:00-9:15am
Contact MiaLisa for more information – Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Sunday, January 8, 2023
In-person Sunday School
9:15-9:50am
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Sunday, January 8, 2023
The Epiphany In-person and Virtual Worship Service
10:00am
Link

Sunday, January 8, 2023
Confirmation at St. Anne’s
5:30pm
Contact Rev. Lindsey for more information –revlindseybriggs at gmail.com

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The Art of Gathering Book Study
6:30pm
Contact Rev. Lindsey for more information – revlindseybriggs at gmail.com

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
NO Youth Group
6:30pm Zoom Pre-Tweeners
7:00pm Zoom Tweeners
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Saint Mary’s Dinner Group
6:00pm
Contact Julie Thomas for more information – julieandcats at comcast.net

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Thursday Evening Contemplative Service
Led by Erika Scheurer and Anna Clark
7:00pm
Link (The Contemplative Service is In-person and Virtual)

Visit the Saint Mary’s Calendars page for more information on what is happening.

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The Holy Name

January 1, 2023

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, January 1, 2023 – The Holy Name

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering outside (in the entryway in inclement weather) for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE
For the Service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view the sermon from Christmas Eve – Click HERE
We invite you to view the sermon from Christmas Day – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

What’s In the Weekly?

Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings for Altar Flowers and Greens
Christmas Pageant Thank You!
Epiphany Party
A Message from the Stewardship 2023 Leaders
Education
St. Mary’s Book Study
Outreach: Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
Relaunching the Refugee Response Committee
Meet with Rev. Lindsey
Upcoming Events at St. Mary’s

Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings for Altar Flowers and Greens

• For the wonder and joy of Christmas. – Craig and Anne Hanson
• In celebration of this wonderful community. – Brian Nerbonne
• In loving memory of Sylvia Clark. – Anna Clark
• In loving memory of my parents, Phyllis and Bob James, my grandparents, Christeen and Fred James and Lima Baker. – Cindy James
• In loving memory of my husband Dick Mayer and grandchildren Michael and Victoria. In grateful thanksgiving for son Michael and family and daughter Kiki and family. – Lavonne Mayer
• In memory of Stan, Terry, and Jesse Briggs; Barbara Mack, Ray Toney, and Levi Nies. – Lindsey Briggs
• Bob and Mary O’Brien, Adolph Scherer. – Erika Scherer
• In grateful thanksgiving for St Mary’s and all it’s clergy and musicians; for our family and friends and in loving memory of family and friends, especially our son David. – George and Anne Green
• In loving memory of my grandparents, Mary Katherine Munger McFarland and Ray Lyle McFarland. In grateful thanksgiving for grandson, James Andrew (Jak) Kinsella and congratulations on his graduation from Purdue in Aerospace Engineering. – Kitty McFarland
• In loving memory of Mary Andrews and John Andrews. In grateful thanksgiving for St. Mary’s congregation. – Steve Andrews
• In loving memory of Barbara & Donald Briese, Donald & Delphine Steinmetz and Lillian Steinmetz. In grateful thanksgiving for our children & grandchildren, our new rector, Rev. Lindsey Briggs, and the St. Mary’s community. – Paulette and Bruce Briese

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Christmas Pageant Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Christmas Pageant. To all of the children who played parts, shared musical gifts, or helped with technology, and to their parents who transported them to practices – thank you. A big thank you to Brian Nerbonne, who built a door for the Inn– that I am certain will be used in Christmas Pageants in the future too. For the Sunday school teachers and volunteers who came to help with practice! And, last but not least, a BIG THANK YOU to Chuck Watts, who helped SO much with the music for the kids. He practiced with families and always makes the kids sound great and gives them confidence! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

 

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1. We are excited to announce with 91% of St Mary’s parishioners pledging for 2023 we came so close to reaching our goal of 100% parishioner pledge participation. This shows how much folks are committed to the future of the St Mary’s community!
2. We are proud to announce $155,000 of anticipated pledges! While we “stretched”, we are still around $30,000 short of our ambitious goal of $185,000. We’ve known for some time that our budgets for the next year or two would be challenging and would need to pivot and change to align with who we are today. Additional pledges are always welcome.

Education

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Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
in partnership with Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Meet with Rev. Lindsey

Rev. Lindsey wants to get to know you! Our new priest is continuing to meet with everyone in the congregation. You can meet with her as an individual* or family; at church, on Zoom, or for a home visit. Rev. Lindsey has updated her calendar through January for meetings. Click HERE to find a time that works for you to meet with Rev. Lindsey Briggs.  * If you are a youth, please sign up with an adult.

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Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s
Opportunities for Worship, Education, & Meet-Ups
for the week of 12/30 – 1/5

Sunday, January 1, 2023
The Holy Name In-person and Virtual Worship Service
10:00am
Link

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Men’s Group
7:00pm
For more information email tomaso008 AT gmail.com

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
NO Youth Group
NO Zoom Pre-Tweeners
NO Zoom Tweeners

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Saint Mary’s Dinner Group
6:00pm
Contact Julie Thomas for more information – julieandcats at comcast.net

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Thursday Evening Contemplative Service
Led by Erika Scheurer and Anna Clark
7:00pm
Link (The Contemplative Service is In-person and Virtual)

Visit the Saint Mary’s Calendars page for more information on what is happening.

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Weekly Worship Service 

Sunday, December 4, 2022 – The Second Sunday of Advent

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering outside (in the entryway in inclement weather) for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE

For the Fall service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view Bishop Loya’s address at the 2022 ECMN Convention – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

What’s In the Weekly?

Schedule of Services for Advent
A Message from the Stewardship 2023 Leaders
Stewardship 2023 Q & A
St. Mary’s Book Study
Gingerbread Houses
Christmas Pageant
Christmas Greens and Poinsettias
Education
Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
Angel Tree
Meet with Rev. Lindsey
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Covid Health Policy

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• You can submit a pledge electronically through this link https://forms.gle/HVcrTHfVVrMhrkvF7
• If you would like a paper form mailed to you, contact one of the stewardship chairs.

• You can pay by check, via automatic payments through your bank, electronically through Vanco on the website, even cash in an envelope!
• You can pay on a schedule that best fits you – from weekly to once a year.
• Check the website for all the information on how to give. How to give – Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church (saintmarysepiscopal.org)

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Sign Up for Gingerbread Houses and the Christmas Pageant!

Christmas Greens and Poinsettias

Education

Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
in partnership with Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Meet with Rev. Lindsey

Rev. Lindsey wants to get to know you! Our new priest is continuing to meet with everyone in the congregation. You can meet with her as an individual* or family; at church, on Zoom, or for a home visit. Rev. Lindsey has updated her calendar through November for meetings. Click HERE to find a time that works for you to meet with Rev. Lindsey Briggs.  * If you are a youth, please sign up with an adult.

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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Covid Health Policy

Updated November 22, 2022

• Masks covering the nose and mouth are required indoors.
• Anti-bacterial wipes will be available to wipe the mic in between speakers, for those who wish to do so.
• We encourage the use of hand sanitizer before and after the Peace.
• Passing the peace with respect for people’s different comfort levels. Please check each person’s color dot and/or ask their preference.
  • RED • dot – maintain social distance (peace sign, air hug)
  • YELLOW • dot – more comfortable coming closer (a wave, or a fist or elbow bump as a greeting)
  • GREEN • dot – willing to shake hands and potentially open to hugs
• Wine will be served from the “pourable chalice”, so bring your small glasses or take a paper cup from an usher.
• Following the service, during Social Hour please keep your mask on when not actively consuming food or beverages.

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Weekly Worship Service 

Sunday, November 20, 2022 – The Last Sunday of Pentecost: Christ the King

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service. We will be meeting in the round for the Eucharist.

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering outside (in the entryway in inclement weather) for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service  – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE

For the Fall service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view the November 13 sermon video – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

• We have set a target of pledges totaling $185,000. This will likely still put us in a deficit budget situation, but it is a decent increase over last year and we feel an obtainable goal. 
• We are looking for 100% of active households to make a pledge. We feel that we have a strong community here, and hope that you all will show your commitment through a financial pledge.
• We are asking that all pledges are received by November 14th. This will allow us to set our budget using true pledge information.

• You can submit a pledge electronically through this link https://forms.gle/HVcrTHfVVrMhrkvF7
• Paper forms are available in the pews at church
• If you would like a paper form mailed to you, contact one of the stewardship chairs.

• You can pay by check, via automatic payments through your bank, electronically through Vanco on the website, even cash in an envelope!
• You can pay on a schedule that best fits you – from weekly to once a year.
• Check the website for all the information on how to give. How to give – Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church (saintmarysepiscopal.org)

Sign Up for Gingerbread Houses and the Christmas Pageant!

Education

Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
in partnership with Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Prayer Requests & Pastoral Care

Please pray for those on Saint Mary’s prayer list: Bishop Craig Loya as he leads the ECMN; ECMN; all front-line workers; teachers and those who support children and youth in education; all who have had hardships because of Covid; all who are homeless, unemployed, or struggling financially; doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all who care for the sick or dying; all who work for new systems of justice and equity; all those who are in need of some extra love, grace, peace, and good energy; all who are in need of prayer.

If you would like a name to be added to Saint Mary’s public prayer list or special prayer shared, please email Claire at clairehorton97 AT gmail.com. The prayer list will be updated weekly, and all prayers will remain on the list for one month unless otherwise requested.

Meet with Rev. Lindsey

Rev. Lindsey wants to get to know you! Our new priest is continuing to meet with everyone in the congregation. You can meet with her as an individual* or family; at church, on Zoom, or for a home visit. Rev. Lindsey has updated her calendar through November for meetings. Click HERE to find a time that works for you to meet with Rev. Lindsey Briggs.  * If you are a youth, please sign up with an adult.

Little Food Pantry Donations

Please help keep the pantry full! Food Insecurity and the threat of eviction are both on the rise in the Twin Cities. We are needing an increase in donations to match the need. Also, please take food if you need it. This is a project in the spirit of mutual aid. Fill the pantry when you can, receive from the pantry when you need it.

Weekly Worship Service 

Sunday, November 13, 2022 – Twenty-third Sunday of Pentecost

10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service. 

After the service, a Zoom social gathering will be held for those worshiping virtually, and a social gathering outside (in the entryway in inclement weather) for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am service on November 13, 2022 – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 277625
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 818 4016 4967

To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 818 4016 4967
If asked for a passcode, use 277625

For the Service Bulletin – Click HERE

For the Fall service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view the November 6 sermon video – Click HERE

NOTE: There will be a printed version of the Weekly at church on Sundays if you would like to pick one up for someone who is not receiving it electronically or see someone new who is not yet on our mailing list.

• Anna: St Mary’s has been my spiritual home for eleven years; drawn by the creativity and innovation of its services, I stay for the close community I have found here. We have all gone through great ups and downs in our personal lives, our community lives, and as a church. But we have come together, contributing our love, time, and support, and now we are rebuilding and regrowing with our wonderful new rector Rev. Lindsey Briggs.
• Nina: We’ve been through earthquakes together that have shaken our foundations, personally and collectively. Through all this we continue to show up for each other!! I am so proud of how we show love to each other- this is the foundation on which we are rebuilding and re-energizing. There is so much potential here among us!
• Todd: Why do I pledge? To be invested in something special. Years ago I would roll my eyes and gnash my teeth every time Minnesota Public Radio would have one of their periodic, multi-day fundraising events. “Why doesn’t someone just write them a big check?”, I would think to myself. But in listening to the hosts and their explanation, it became clear that participation and pride in membership was so much more important than a handful of people contributing to keep the radio station on the air. Whether it’s $1, $100, $1,000 or more it’s an indication of a commitment in supporting something you believe in. And just like public radio, Saint Mary’s is available to everyone regardless of their contribution. After all, this is God’s table, not our table, and all are welcome here.
• Cathy: Stewardship is about more than money. It is about giving of yourself in new and varied ways.

As of Sunday, November 6th, 38 pledges have been turned in, totaling the dollar amount of $110,375 with our goal being $185,000. This accounts for 50% of our households…with our goal being 100% of our households. 

If you have already turned in a pledge, THANK YOU for doing so!! We appreciate your commitment to St Mary’s and your pledge helps give us a concrete amount to put in the 2023 budget.

If you are still considering your pledge to St Mary’s, we appreciate your thoughtfulness and consideration. We hope to have pledges “in” by November 14th so we can give the Finance Committee a reliable estimate of the total pledges for 2023. Those we haven’t heard from by Wednesday, November 9th, will be contacted personally by a Vestry member or a Stewardship Co-Chair. Again, thank you for your prayerful consideration in the stewardship season.

• We have set a target of pledges totaling $185,000. This will likely still put us in a deficit budget situation, but it is a decent increase over last year and we feel an obtainable goal. 
• We are looking for 100% of active households to make a pledge. We feel that we have a strong community here, and hope that you all will show your commitment through a financial pledge.
• We are asking that all pledges are received by November 14th. This will allow us to set our budget using true pledge information.

• You can submit a pledge electronically through this link https://forms.gle/HVcrTHfVVrMhrkvF7
• Paper forms are available in the pews at church
• If you would like a paper form mailed to you, contact one of the stewardship chairs.

• You can pay by check, via automatic payments through your bank, electronically through Vanco on the website, even cash in an envelope!
• You can pay on a schedule that best fits you – from weekly to once a year.
• Check the website for all the information on how to give. How to give – Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church (saintmarysepiscopal.org)

Sign Up for Gingerbread Houses and the Christmas Pageant!

Education

Adult Education – The Gospel of Mary
(Tuesdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm)

• November 15th – “Art, Interpretation, Transformation”

If you’ve never heard of the Gospel of Mary, there’s a good reason. No one knew about this early Christian wisdom text until 1896, when it was discovered in a fifth-century papyrus codex in Egypt. Join Rev. Lindsey for a four-week series making meaning with this ancient text, where Mary Magdalen will be the guide on the path of discipleship.

Please sign up by email, revlindseybriggs@gmail.com, or text/call 612-444-1090.

St. Mary’s makes a difference in the world……yes, loans made by St Mary’s to people throughout the world, through the KIVA program, do make a difference in the world!! Because of donations by St Mary’s parishioners, we have been making loans through KIVA for about 15 years. As loans are being re-paid, we’re able to re-loan that money to other folks. Each time approximately $1000 has been re-paid, we re-loan those dollars. This happens four or five times each year…in 2022, over $1000 worth of loans were made in January, April, August and again on November 1st. 

Eleven loans were made to people in nine different countries…Nicaragua, Ruwanda, Samoa, Jordan, Paraguay, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and El Salvador. These loans were for people on farms and in small businesses: an oven to roast beef and chicken for a growing restaurant business; clay, wood & stones to make African crafts; material and fabric paint to make traditional elei printed fabric; materials for wood painting and mosaics; materials to make ju lace, a traditional Paraguaian fabric; sand, cement and bricks to make a hygenic toilet; water and sewage pipes to bring clean water into the house and dirty water out of the house; materials needed to improve bathroom sanitary conditions; a heater for baby chicks; a calf to raise and ultimately get milk from for the children; and chickens and feed.

Prayer Requests & Pastoral Care

Please pray for those on Saint Mary’s prayer list: Bishop Craig Loya as he leads the ECMN; ECMN; all front-line workers; teachers and those who support children and youth in education; all who have had hardships because of Covid; all who are homeless, unemployed, or struggling financially; doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all who care for the sick or dying; all who work for new systems of justice and equity; all those who are in need of some extra love, grace, peace, and good energy; all who are in need of prayer.

If you would like a name to be added to Saint Mary’s public prayer list or special prayer shared, please email Claire at clairehorton97@gmail.com. The prayer list will be updated weekly, and all prayers will remain on the list for one month unless otherwise requested.

Meet with Rev. Lindsey

Rev. Lindsey wants to get to know you! Our new priest is continuing to meet with everyone in the congregation. You can meet with her as an individual* or family; at church, on Zoom, or for a home visit. Rev. Lindsey has updated her calendar through November for meetings. Click HERE to find a time that works for you to meet with Rev. Lindsey Briggs.  * If you are a youth, please sign up with an adult.

Little Food Pantry Donations

Please help keep the pantry full! Food Insecurity and the threat of eviction are both on the rise in the Twin Cities. We are needing an increase in donations to match the need. Also, please take food if you need it. This is a project in the spirit of mutual aid. Fill the pantry when you can, receive from the pantry when you need it.