Weekly Worship Service
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Worship via Zoom with Coffee Hour to Follow – 10:00 AM
Epiphany was on Wednesday, January 6. This year at St Mary’s we celebrate Epiphany on Sunday, January 10th. For the sermon we’ll be transported to breakout rooms and join in a participatory sermon. Join other St Marians to talk about Epiphany and the Magi/Wise Men.
First Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Please note that the Zoom information below is new for the New Year!
For the Zoom worship service on January 10, 2021 CLICK HERE
If asked for a passcode, enter 657179
If asked for a meeting ID, enter 915 5954 9145
To join by cell phone only (voice only, no video),
call: 312-626-6799
Enter Meeting ID 915 5954 9145
If asked for a passcode, use 657179
For the Epiphany I Service Bulletin – CLICK HERE
For the Epiphany Song Book – CLICK HERE
Worship Team
Epiphany Message from Bishop Craig Loya
Taken from Bishop Loya’s letter in the ECMN Weekly News:
“…Epiphany is about remembering how the light of Jesus was first revealed in the world, and is an invitation to consider the ways it continues to shine in the present darkness. In the coming Sundays, we’ll hear stories of how the light of God’s love was revealed in the life of Jesus, and be challenged to look for the ways it continues to show up in our own lives today….”
What’s New?
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- Last week’s sermon by Rev Lydia Huttar Brown CLICK HERE.
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For the remaining 5 Sundays during the Season after Epiphany, we will hear sermons from Bishop Loya and ECMN Missioners. These sermons will be shared through our St Mary’s zoom services.
- On Sunday, February 7, Bishop Craig Loya will be visiting St Mary’s via Zoom and preaching. St. Mary’s Youth will also participate in the service and will hold their annual Super Bowl Fund Raiser.
Feedback is welcome!
We welcome your feedback and recommendations about worship services.
CLICK HERE to give feedback. Thanks!
Update from Your Transition Team
We continue preparing the materials we will share with prospective priest candidates. We are on track with our original timeline. Most recently, we received feedback from Vestry members, which we are incorporating into the materials. We will present the complete portfolio to the congregation before sending it to Bishop Loya for final review and posting. Details TBA. The next meeting of the Transition Team is January 9th. Resources:
- Our presentation to the vestry CLICK HERE (video will play in your browser window).
- Introductory messages from transition team members CLICK HERE
- Email us anytime at transitionteam@
saintmarysepiscopal.org .
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care Calendar for January 2021
Mondays, Jan. 11, 18, 25
Pastoral Care Team Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Coffee and Conversation with Rev. Cindi
Come, connect with your neighbors and check in!
10:00 AM, 7:00 PM
Friday, Jan. 22
Elders & Evening Prayer 6:30 PM
Wed., Jan. 27
Grief Circle (Prayer and Support) 7:00 PM
Grief and change are often isolating, but they don’t have to be.
Join this circle for time to be heard, to connect with others, and to pray.
Jan. dates TBA:
GLBTQ+ gathering
Alzheimers support group
We will also launch our new Prayer Chain this month….details TBA
(No meeting required)
You are invited to join any of these events: reach out to Reverend Cindi Brickson at pastoralcare@saintmarysepiscopal.org for a Zoom link
For confidential prayer requests, reach out to Rev. Cindi at pastoralcare@saintmarysepiscopal.org
Would you like to say THANK YOU?
Please join us in thanking everyone who is working so hard on behalf of our community by signing our online message board. The link is below. The site is easy to use and in addition to a written message, you can add photos and GIFs. Feel free to have fun with it!
You may consider dropping a note of gratitude for the amazing Pageant; perhaps you loved Community and Carols; or maybe you’d simply like to thank all of the folks that are working behind the scenes to bring St. Mary’s forward. If possible, please post one message on the board per family, as we have a limited number of posts.
Outreach Opportunities:
January 24, 2021
Isaiah’s We Make Minnesota Virtual Launch
Please CLICK HERE for more information on the event and/or contact Ginny DeLuca for more information – ginnydeluca1736@gmail.com
Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s
Opportunities for Worship, Education, Choir, & Meet Ups for the week of 1/8 – 1/14
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Worship via Zoom with Coffee Hour to follow.
10:00 AM
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pastoral Care Team
7:30 PM
Contact Rev. Cindi for the Zoom link at pastoralcare@saintmarysepiscopal.org or 612-998-5136
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Coffee and Conversation with Rev. Cindi
10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Please reply to Cindi at pastoralcare@saintmarysepiscopal.org to reserve your space and get the Zoom link
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Adult Choir
7:00 PM
If you would like to join us, or have any questions, please contact Vonda at musicdirector@saintmarysepiscopal.org
If you would like to join us, or have any questions, please contact Vonda at musicdirector@
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Adult Ed./Book Study
7:00-8:30 PM
If you would like to join us, or have any questions, please contact Nina Johnson at nina@jazmn.net or 651-308-8663
If you would like to join us, or have any questions, please contact Nina Johnson at nina@jazmn.net or 651-308-8663
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Saint Mary’s Dinner Group
Contact Julie Thomas for more information. Click here to contact Julie
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sunday School Online:
MiaLisa McFarland Millares will send out an email with readings, activities,
and links for videos and discussions to all on our Constant Contact list.
If you receive this email, you are on the list.
Visit the St. Mary’s Calendars page for more information on what is happening.