There is an important development in the PADS ministry in Park Ridge. St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church has volunteered to host PADS in Park Ridge. This location addresses well the needs of the homeless as well as the Park Ridge community with a modern, up-to-date facility; easy access to public transit; on-site parking for volunteers and guests; good outdoor lighting; a less-residential setting with only one single-family home and one condominium building in the immediate vicinity; as well as ample room for 20 overnight homeless guests.
St. Mary's Welcomes the Rev. Sarah D. Odderstol
Sarah and Eric with
their children,
Gibson and Elizabeth
We are proud to announce that the Rev. Sarah D. Odderstol has answered our call to become our new Rector. Sarah's enthusiastic and unanimous nomination by the Search Committee was unanimously approved on the first vote by the Vestry. In becoming our Rector, effective approximately July 15, Sarah is the first woman to hold this position at St. Mary's.
Sarah comes to St. Mary's from St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church in Hampton, Virginia,
Welcome!
Welcome to St. Mary's. We hope our site will introduce you to our inclusive community. The symbolic center of our life together is the celebration of Communion, and we invite everyone without exception to receive Communion at Christ’s table. At St. Mary’s Episcopal Church we welcome each person from child to adult into a community of compassion, learning, support, and service. The life-giving and justice-seeking love of God is at the center of all we are and all we do.
St. Mary’s Open Doors Campaign Begins!
St. Mary’s is moving forward with its mission to “Open Doors” with greater accessibility, dedicated space for Christian formation, and improved hospitality places for gathering and celebrating. This is an historic moment! The Open Doors construction project began in August, with the first project being the installation of air-conditioning in the church and chapel.
