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At St. Mary’s we are passionate about liturgy. It is planned with beauty, care, and creativity and is central to our spiritual nourishment. We cherish our Anglican tradition while looking for new ways to inspire. Our services usually take place in the recently air-conditioned sanctuary. With its cozy brick, high-beamed ceilings, intricately carved altar and majestic Jaeckel pipe organ, the sanctuary is an uplifting place to worship and celebrate the Good News.

A Typical Sunday

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Sunday mornings typically consist of two services, an 8 a.m. spoken service, and a 10 a.m. service with music.

8 a.m. service

A said Eucharist using Rite I from The Book of Common Prayer. Limited music is provided by the organ and congregants. (Attendance averages about 30 parishioners.)

10 a.m. service

A sung Eucharist using elements from Enriching Our Worship, The Book of Common Prayer and other liturgical resources. Music is an integral part of the service and is woven throughout the service by our choirmaster, adult choir and pipe organ. The children's Treble Choir also contributes to the service at times. Children attend church school during the first half of the service and then join the congregation for the Eucharist. A nursery for children two and under is staffed by child care workers. (Average attendance: 190)

Sacrament of Healing

Every Sunday and the second Wednesday of every month, our clergy offers the Sacrament of Healing.

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Lessons and Carols

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Photos from our recent evening of Lessons and Carols.

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Martin Luther King Sunday Sermon: A Knock At Midnight, Part 1

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Preacher: 
Pam West, Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Reading: 
Luke 11:5-6
Date Preached: 
January 15, 2012
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Martin Luther King Sunday Sermon: A Knock At Midnight, Part 2

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Preacher: 
Pam West, Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Reading: 
Luke 11:5-6
Date Preached: 
January 15, 2012
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Bishop Jeffrey Lee Preaches at Confirmation

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Preacher: 
The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey D. Lee, Bishop of Chicago
Date Preached: 
November 6, 2011
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Moving To The Promised Land

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Preacher: 
Rev. Elizabeth Jameson
Reading: 
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Date Preached: 
October 23, 2011
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Fall Financial Update

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Preacher: 
Curt Manning, Senior Warden
Date Preached: 
September 18, 2011
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Youth Sunday Sermon

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Preacher: 
Nick Espevik
Reading: 
Acts 7:55-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10
Date Preached: 
May 22, 2011
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The Gate Keeper

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Preacher: 
Rev. James L Risk III
Reading: 
John 10:1-10
Date Preached: 
May 15, 2011
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Comfort Food

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Preacher: 
Kat Banakis
Reading: 
Luke 24:13-35
Date Preached: 
May 8, 2011
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When I'm Tired Of Saving The World

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Preacher: 
Rev. Elizabeth Butler Jameson
Reading: 
John 4:5-42
Date Preached: 
March 27, 2011
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Saturday In The Nave Sermon: People Get Ready

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Preacher: 
Rev. James Risk III
Date Preached: 
March 19, 2011
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Outreach Sunday Sermon: A Reflection on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Preacher: 
Bob Dougherty, Executive Director, St. Leonard's Ministries
Reading: 
Isaiah 49:1-7, John 1:29-42
Date Preached: 
January 16, 2011
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I Was Told There Would Be Cake

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Preacher: 
Kat Banakis
Reading: 
Matthew 11:2-11
Date Preached: 
December 12, 2010
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If You Build it, They Will Come

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Preacher: 
Rev. Elizabeth Butler Jameson
Reading: 
All Saints Day, Ephesians 1:11-23 and Luke 6:20-31
Date Preached: 
November 7, 2010
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