Weekly Worship Service
Sunday, October 2, 2022 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00am – Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom) Eucharist Service – St. Francis Day (Blessing of the Animals)
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.
*A friendly reminder that the Twin Cities Marathon is on Sunday and folks crossing Summit from the South may need to adjust their travel plans.
To join the 10am worship on October 2, 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 2 Service Bulletin – Click HERE
For the Fall service song sheet – Click HERE
We invite you to view the September 25 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
- Installation ceremony for Reverend Lindsey on October 12th!
- Meet with Rev. Lindsey
- Saint Mary’s COVID Protocols updated 6/30/2022
Stewardship 2023
Prayers & Pastoral Care in the Weekly
Education
Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s
Announcements
Installation Ceremony for Reverend Lindsey on October 12th!
St. Marians come together along with clergy from the Episcopal Church of Minnesota in celebrating the installation of The Rev. Lindsey Briggs as our new Rector. The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya will be leading the service at 6:30 pm followed by a joyous reception. This event will also be shared via Zoom/Live Stream for those unable to attend in person.
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 for September 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.
Saint Mary’s COVID Protocols (updated 6/30/2022)
- Masks covering the nose and mouth are still required indoors.
- 6’ physical (also known as “social”) distancing will not continue.
- Lay Leader or Officiant will continue to read important announcements from lectern, including those from the Weekly Email, from the basket at the back of sanctuary and from the chat. Individual parishioners go to floor mic to request prayers. Anti-bacterial wipes will be available to wipe the mic for those who wish to do so.
- Bread and wine will be distributed for communion. Wine will be served from the “pourable chalice”, so bring your small glasses or take a paper cup from an usher.
- Communion will take place at the center aisle, either standing or kneeling.
- Small processions are back.
- Use Acolytes again (with parental permission)
- Singing with masks in place!
- Passing the peace with handshakes – yes, can do this. We need to respect that people have different comfort levels. Please check each person’s color dot and/or ask re 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 be close and are potentially open to hugs
A Message from the Stewardship 2023 Leaders
Stewardship: The careful and responsible managements of something entrusted to one’s care
Yes – it’s that time of year again. Time for each of us to discern how we can best be stewards of our mission, community and facilities here at St. Mary’s. You can expect to hear more from your Stewardship Chairs in the upcoming weeks, but please start thinking of how you can best step up to support St. Mary’s to be all we want for ourselves, each other and the surrounding community.
Paulette Briese, Bruce Briese and Julie Thomas
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.
Upcoming Events at Saint Mary’s
Opportunities for Worship, Education, & Meet-Ups
for the week of 9/30 – 10/7
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Family Gathering/ In-person Sunday School
9:00-9:15am
Contact MiaLisa for more information – Mialisamillares at gmail.com
Sunday, October 2, 2022
In-person Sunday School
9:15-9:50am
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com
Sunday, October 2, 2022
In-person and Virtual Worship Service
10:00am
Link
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Men’s Group
7:00pm
For more information email smmg at saintmaryespiscopal.org
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Youth Group
6:30pm
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Zoom Pre-Tweeners
6:30pm
Contact MiaLisa for more information –Mialisamillares at gmail.com
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm
Contact Vonda for more information –musicdirector at saintmarysepiscopal.org
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Saint Mary’s Dinner Group
6:00pm
Contact Julie Thomas for more information – julieandcats at comcast.net
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Thursday Evening Contemplative Service
Led by Erika Scheurer and Anna Clark
7:00pm
Link (please note that the Contemplative Service returns to In-person and Virtual!)
Visit the Saint Mary’s Calendars page for more information on what is happening.