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Bulletin Announcements for February 5
Following are the Sunday Bulletin Announcements...
Newcomers Receptions
Twice a year, in the autumn and the spring, we welcome newcomers to our community with a social event. Our goal is to help new members feel connected with and comfortable in our community. For information contact Christina Rompon, Parish Administrator, parishadmin@stmaryspr.org or 847-823-4126. read more »
New Prayer List Request Form available in the Narthex.
If you would like to add someone to our prayer list, please print the attached and drop it off in the parish office. You will also find these forms in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the parish office at 847-823-4126 or by email at parishadmin@stmaryspr.org
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Care Corp
Families and individuals in distress are comforted when their basic needs are attended to. Care Corp brings dinners made by members of the church to people who are overwhelmed or stressed by any form of crisis. Sandra Kreger leads this ministry. read more »
Discernment Groups
Vocation is famously defined as the place where our gifts and joy meet the needs and hopes of the world. At St. Mary’s we hope that all of our ministry draws on the gifts, strengths, and joy of our members while also challenging us to grow spiritually. When a member has a question about their sense of ‘calling,’ i.e. asks the question, “What am I called to do in the world?” The clergy convene and train a discernment group of lay people to help listen for God’s call in your life. This calling may be to any variety of life-changes, lay ministries or sometimes to ordained ministry. read more »
Altar Flower Delivery
Each Sunday, members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s take the altar flowers to sick or shut-in parishioners, or to families celebrating childbirth or anniversaries. This ministry extends the hope and companionship of our Sunday worship services to parishioners unable to be present at the service. read more »
Greeters
The first face you’re likely to see on Sunday morning will belong to one of our greeters. Greeters welcome people to church, assist current parishioners and newcomers in getting their nametags, help newcomers find their way to Children’s and Youth Formation classes, and escort newcomers to coffee hour. read more »
Ushers
The second face you’re likely to see on Sunday morning (after our Greeters) is that of one of our Ushers. read more »
Lay Pastoral Visitors
A group of lay people trained in pastoral care by Bishop Anderson House at Rush Medical Center. read more »
Funeral Receptions
St. Mary’s hosts funeral luncheons and receptions to provide the family and friends of the deceased an intimate and convenient place to gather after the service. Smaller gatherings are held in the Grauer Lounge at the church, while the Beyer Auditorium is used for larger gatherings. Menu planning is coordinated by a volunteer from St. Mary’s congregation, with input and approval by the family. The cost to the family is only the food and beverages. Setup, serving and cleanup are provided by St. Mary’s volunteers.
See Life's Big Events for more information. read more »
Coffee Hour Hosts
Each Sunday, coffee hour hosts provide invaluable hospitality to the parish community. Setting up and serving coffee, juice, and treats, these volunteers create the first layer of connecting to the St. Mary’s community beyond Sunday worship. Individuals, families, and friends can sign up to host coffee hour together. read more »
St. Mary's Episcopal Church | 306 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068 | (847) 823-4126
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