Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
December 24 and December 25, 2022
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Saturday, December 24, 2022 – Christmas Eve
4:00pm – Christmas Eve Service and 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 4pm service – Click HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 682770
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 811 8120 2652
To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 811 8120 2652
If asked for a passcode, use 682770
For the Christmas Eve Service Bulletin – Click HERE
For the Service song sheet – Click HERE
We invite you to view the sermon from December 18 – Click HERE
We invite you to view the Lessons & Carols Service from December 11 – 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.
Christmas Day Worship Service
Sunday, December 25, 2022 – Christmas Day
10:00am – Christmas Day Service and 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 Christmas Day Service Bulletin – Click HERE
For the Service song sheet – Click HERE
We invite you to view the sermon from December 18 – Click HERE
We invite you to view the Lessons & Carols Service from December 11 – 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 Message from Presiding Bishop
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
A Christmas Message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Hear this Christmas message from our presiding bishop, in which he reads and reflects on the Christmas carol, “Love came down at Christmas”.
Click here or on the picture for the video
Christmas Pageant Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Christmas Pageant this week. 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!
- 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!
- 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.
THANK YOU to all of you who have pledged for 2023!! We appreciate your commitment to St Mary’s and your pledge has given us a concrete amount to put in the 2023 budget.
If you haven’t pledged and wish to do so, pledges will be gladly accepted at any time.
Short summaries of the talks from Vestry members and co-chairs as to “Why I make a pledge to St Mary’s this year” are now posted on the office window just inside the entryway. Read them again, if you’d like.
Stewardship Co-Chairs: Paulette Briese, Julie Thomas, and Bruce Briese
Education
Faith Formation for Children, Youth, and Families
Youth Group & Activities for 2022-23
Families with kids 0 through 6th grade
Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
in partnership with Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
- Drop off healthy, quality food to Saint Mary’s between Sunday, 11/20 to Sunday 12/11.
- Make a financial donation directly! The pantry’s skilled buyer will stretch every dollar to its limit!
Relaunching the Refugee Response Committee
If you didn’t read Rev. Lindsey’s email on Wednesday Click HERE to find out more about the Refugee Response Committee.
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 December 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.
Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s
Opportunities for Worship, Education, & Meet-Ups
for the week of 12/23 – 12/29
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Christmas Eve In-person and Virtual Worship Service
4:00pm
Link
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Christmas Day In-person and Virtual Worship Service
10:00am
Link
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Vestry Meeting
7:00pm
For more information email Wardens at SaintMarysEpiscopal.org
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
NO Youth Group
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
NO Zoom Pre-Tweeners
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
NO Zoom Tweeners
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Saint Mary’s Dinner Group
6:00pm
Contact Julie Thomas for more information – julieandcats at comcast.net
Thursday, December 29, 2022
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.