1895 Laurel, Saint Paul MN 55104

Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

1895 Laurel Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104

Saint Mary’s Weekly – October 28, 2022

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Weekly Worship Service

Sunday, October 30, 2022  –  Twenty-First 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 outside (in the entryway in inclement weather) for those worshiping in-person.

To join the 10am worship on October 30, 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 October 30 Service Bulletin – Click HERE

For the Fall service song sheet – Click HERE

We invite you to view the October 23 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.

What’s in this Weekly?

Announcements

Stewardship 2023

Education

Prayers & Pastoral Care in the Weekly

Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s

For the latest on COVID-19 and Worship at St. Mary’s – Click HERE

Announcements

A Message from the St. Mary’s Communications Team

In the next couple of weeks we will be making a transition of services for our email messages for the Weekly, Saint Mary’s Mornings, and other announcements. The new service will help us integrate more photos and images and will be part of creating a new look for our messages. We are going to do our best to make this transition as seamless as possible. Watch your inbox for changes in early November and email the Communications Team with any questions or comments.

Sign Up for Gingerbread Houses and the Christmas Pageant!

Gingerbread Houses
Sunday, December 4, 2022 about 11:15am
We also have planned to do Gingerbread houses on December 4, 2022 right after church! Anne and George Greene have always been instrumental in this incredible event. I will also be helping them to make it great! Please let us know if you plan to be there for Gingerbread houses and if you plan to make a house. It is a great event, and we want to make sure we are prepared for the right number of people.  
Christmas Pageant

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! 🙂

Sign Up Here

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Thanks!
 
Mia
 

Installation Ceremony for Reverend Lindsey

Did you miss the Installation Ceremony for Reverend Lindsey?

To watch highlights from this wonderful event Click HERE.

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.

Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, November 1st at 10:30am
2-4 people needed to move 3 beds in Cathy McNaughton’s house.
If you are available, please call Cathy at 651-647-1609 or talk to her in church on Sunday.
Thank you!

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A Message from the Stewardship 2023 Leaders

Stewardship: The careful and responsible managements of something entrusted to one’s care

Welcome to Week Four of our Stewardship Campaign! We’ve now heard from Bruce Briese, Paulette Briese, Brian Nerbonne, Trevor Sannes and Julie Thomas about why they’ll be making a pledge to support St. Mary’s this year.  In a nutshell, here’s what Trevor and Julie had to say: 

  • Trevor: I once was not a pledger but still gave and then I realized I wanted to do more to help make the St Mary’s community stronger. To do this I needed to pledge, providing data/numbers, to help our St Mary’s family make plans for our new chapter, a place where all are welcomed.
  • Julie: I believe in St. Mary’s – it’s strong community and potential. I ask all here to join me in making a tangible commitment to what we have together and what we can build going forward.

Have you been thinking about why you would make a pledge? How much you can give to support our community and ministry in this place?

Thank you all for your prayerful consideration in this season.

Your Stewardship Co-Chairs: Paulette Briese, Bruce Briese and Julie Thomas
 
STEWARDSHIP UP-DATE

Pledge numbers have not been updated this week. Tune in next week… and let’s hope for a big jump in both number of households pledging and total dollars pledged!!
Packets (including a letter, pledge form and self-addressed envelope) were mailed to all parishioners early this week inviting pledges by November 14th. If you didn’t receive a packet, please let one of the co-chairs (names above) know and we’ll get one out to you.  

STEWARDSHIP Q & A

What are our goals?

  • 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 attainable 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.

How can you pledge?

  • 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.

How can you pay your pledge?

  • 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)

Spending At St. Mary’s – What Your Stewardship Giving Pays For

St. Mary’s budgeted spending for 2022 is approximately $290,000. Adjusted for a full-time rector, this would have been a little over $300,000 (not including expenditures for our Interim Priest and Moving Expenses for our full-time priest). Currently stewardship accounts for about 74% of total revenue for St. Mary’s.
 
This spending occurs in several broad categories. The largest expenditure is for our full-time rector, which (adjusted for a full year) would be about $110,000. This is obviously more than just her salary and housing allowance. It also includes items such as medical and dental insurance, pension contributions, social security contributions and several smaller items.
 
The next largest expenditure category is for staff that St. Mary’s employs. This includes our Youth Christian Education Director, our Youth Mentor, our Music Leader, our Bookkeeper, and our Bulletin Editor. In total St. Mary’s spends a little over $60,000 for these staff persons.
 
The next largest category of expenditures is for our building. This includes items such as fuel for our furnace and other furnace related items, property insurance and several other categories. We spend about $60,000 in this category.
 
A fourth category of expenditures is Administration; we spend approximately $30,000. 
 
A fifth category is the diocesan pledge; the budget for this item is approximately $24,000.
 
The last category is outreach. We budget about $6,000 for this category.
 
We hope you find this information helpful as you prayerfully consider your pledge to St. Mary’s for 2023.
 
Your Stewardship Co-Chairs: Paulette Briese, Bruce Briese and Julie Thomas
 

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Education

Faith Formation for Children, Youth, and Families

Please click on one of the links under the “What’s In the Weekly?” section above for complete information on details and schedule for Children, Youth, and Families.

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

November 1st – Altar Building for All Saints & All Souls

November 8th – “Looking into the Heart of the Matter”

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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s
Opportunities for Worship, Education, & Meet-Ups
for the week of 10/28 – 11/3

Sunday, October 30, 2022
Family Gathering/ In-person Sunday School
9:00-9:15am
Contact MiaLisa for more information – Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Sunday, October 30, 2022
In-person Sunday School
9:15-9:50am
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Sunday, October 30, 2022
In-person and Virtual Worship Service
10:00am
Link

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Adult Education – Altar Building for All Saints & All Souls
6:30pm
Contact Rev. Lindsey for more information – revlindseybriggs at gmail.com

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Youth Group
6:30pm
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Zoom Pre-Tweeners
6:30pm
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Zoom Tweeners 
7:00pm
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm
Contact Vonda for more information at musicdirector at saintmaryespiscopal.org

Thursday, November 3, 2022
Saint Mary’s Dinner Group
6:00pm
Contact Julie Thomas for more information – julieandcats at comcast.net

Thursday, November 3, 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.

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