Weekly Worship Service
Sunday, December 11, 2022 – The Third 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 the sermon from December 4 – 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.
4:00pm – Lessons and Carols
Carols will begin at 3:30pm followed by the Lessons and Carols service at 4pm with readers and musicians from the St. Mary’s community.
To join the Lessons and Carols service – Click HERE (Updated Link as of 3:45PM)
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 Lessons and Carols Bulletin – Click HERE
What’s In the Weekly?
Schedule of Services for Advent
Angel Tree
Christmas Pageant
Christmas Greens and Poinsettias
Education
St. Mary’s Book Study
Food Drive for Department of Indian Works Food Pantry
Meet with Rev. Lindsey
We have the information for 20 children from Hamline Elementary school, the school to which our Galtier children were sent when their school closed. Each angel on our tree, which will be up in St. Mary’s room on November 27, will have a number (no names for privacy), gender, grade, clothing sizes, and the child’s teacher recommendation of a game/toy or book. We also would be happy to have contributions for gift certificates which the school social worker can give out during the year as she becomes aware of special needs. School is out for winter break early this year so we need all gifts returned by Sunday, December 11. Checks may be mailed to St. Mary’s or put in the offering plate at the back of the nave, noting Angel Tree in the memo line. Thanks to all in advance for your generosity and making Christmas morning special for a child who otherwise might have nothing.
I am trying to get a sense of how many kids I have to work with for the Christmas pageant. I need at least a quorum to make a play in person (which I would like to do). Please let me know if you plan to be in the Christmas Pageant…because the script I create will be based on the number of kids that I have to work with!
Christmas Pageant Practices
- We start practicing on Sundays during the Sunday School Time Slot 9:15-9:50 on 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 (3 and up welcome)
- The main MANDATORY and most important practice is on Saturday, December 17, 9:00-12:00pm (Little kids will come at 10:30am.)
- Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022, either during or immediately after the service depending on what Reverend Lindsey would prefer. Stay tuned.
- I will need parent help for this event – assuming we have enough kids to do this in person!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Christmas Greens and Poinsettias
Please fill out the Google form in the weekly bulletin or hard copy in the back of the church and leave your donation in the church plate or send it to St. Mary’s by December 18, 2022.
Thank you.
Ginny
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!
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.