Palm Sunday Next Week – April 9
The liturgy of the palms begins before each service next week. We will gather at the outdoor altar at 7:55 AM before the early service and at 9:40 AM before the later service. Come be a part of the triumphal procession!
Sign Up for the Watch
A sign up sheet is available in the back of the church for the watch in the garden beginning the evening of Maundy Thursday, April 13, and continuing through noon on Good Friday.
Worship During Holy Week
The schedule for Holy Week worship services was included with the Easter letter. Copies are also available at the church on the information tables.
Lent Adult Study Series
This year the Lenten study series is titled “Cloud of Witnesses.” It will explore some of the lesser- known saints that are remembered in the Episcopal Church. Classes begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the church. For the final class this week participants are invited to share information about their favorite saint.
Contribute to Easter Flowers
Please consider making a contribution towards the lilies and other flowers that will adorn the church at Easter time. Contributions may be made in memory or thanksgiving or simply to the Glory of God. Flower contribution envelopes were included with this week’s Easter letter; they are also available in the pews.
Yarn Ministry
Knitting and Crocheting Group will meet Monday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Guild room.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Reflection for April 2
Eternal and everblessed God, you sent your Son Jesus into the world to be an example to us. Help us ever to walk in his steps. Help us to walk in his humility, so that we too may be among our fellow men and women as those who serve; in his forgiveness, so that we too may forgive, as we hope to be forgiven; Help us to walk in his courage, so that nothing may ever deflect us from the way we ought to take; in his endurance, so that nothing may daunt or discourage us, until we reach our goal; in his loyalty, so that nothing may ever seduce our hearts from our devotion to him. Help us to share the life that our Lord once lived on earth that we may also share the life he lives in his risen power (excerpted from a prayer for Holy Week by William Barclay).
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Announcements for March 26
Lent Fish Fry, March 31 – Make Your Reservations This Week
The St. Barnabas Men’s Fellowship of St. John’s and Holy Family will sponsor their annual Lent Fish Fry on Friday, March 31. Serving will be from 5:30 – 7:30 PM with live entertainment again this year by Smiley Tilmon. Tickets are $12/adults, $5/kids. Please call the parish office by this Wednesday, March 28 to reserve your place.
Lent Adult Study Series
This year the Lenten study series is titled “Cloud of Witnesses.” It will explore some of the lesser- known saints that are remembered in the Episcopal Church. Classes begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the church. You may drop in any week to the classes.
Practicing Our Faith Book Club
In April the Practicing Our Faith Book Club will be reading Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith by Diane Butler Bass, an examination of how small, mainline Protestant churches still are flourishing across the country. Read the book, and then join us on Thursday, April 20 at 7pm in the Guild Room for the discussion. New members are always welcome.
Yarn Ministry
Knitting and Crocheting Group will meet Monday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Guild room.
The St. Barnabas Men’s Fellowship of St. John’s and Holy Family will sponsor their annual Lent Fish Fry on Friday, March 31. Serving will be from 5:30 – 7:30 PM with live entertainment again this year by Smiley Tilmon. Tickets are $12/adults, $5/kids. Please call the parish office by this Wednesday, March 28 to reserve your place.
Lent Adult Study Series
This year the Lenten study series is titled “Cloud of Witnesses.” It will explore some of the lesser- known saints that are remembered in the Episcopal Church. Classes begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the church. You may drop in any week to the classes.
Practicing Our Faith Book Club
In April the Practicing Our Faith Book Club will be reading Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith by Diane Butler Bass, an examination of how small, mainline Protestant churches still are flourishing across the country. Read the book, and then join us on Thursday, April 20 at 7pm in the Guild Room for the discussion. New members are always welcome.
Yarn Ministry
Knitting and Crocheting Group will meet Monday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Guild room.
Reflection for March 26
I have just hung up; why did he telephone?
I don’t know… Oh! I get it…
I talked a lot and listened very little.
Forgive me, Lord, it was a monologue and not a dialogue.
I explained my idea and did not get his;
Since I didn’t listen, I learned nothing,
Since I didn’t listen, I didn’t help,
Since I didn’t listen, we didn’t communicate.
Forgive me, Lord, for we were connected,
and now we are cut off.
(Michel Quoist; Prayers of Penitence in The Oxford Book of Prayer)
I don’t know… Oh! I get it…
I talked a lot and listened very little.
Forgive me, Lord, it was a monologue and not a dialogue.
I explained my idea and did not get his;
Since I didn’t listen, I learned nothing,
Since I didn’t listen, I didn’t help,
Since I didn’t listen, we didn’t communicate.
Forgive me, Lord, for we were connected,
and now we are cut off.
(Michel Quoist; Prayers of Penitence in The Oxford Book of Prayer)
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Minutes of the Vestry Meeting - February 20, 2017
Formation
Evening Prayer and Thanksgiving & Prayer Requests
The vestry met in the church at 7:00 PM for Evening Prayer and then reconvened in the undercroft meeting room where everyone offered prayers of intercession and thanksgiving.
Attendance
Present were the rector Kristin Orr; the senior warden Greg Lawrence; vestry members Mike Bond, Bob Burgwald, Rob Carrier, Alice Creason, Randy Oyster, Shirley Reilly, Zoltan Sziky, Cynthia Turnquest, and Mary VanSwol; the treasurer Debbi Huggett; and the clerk Susan Marquis. Junior warden Steve Hofer was absent.
Parish Stewardship
Minutes
There were two sets of minutes submitted for vestry approval. For the minutes of the December 19, 2016 vestry meeting, Debbi Huggett suggested an addendum to the treasurer’s report stating that when the final numbers were calculated for 2016, reduced revenue resulted in a budget shortfall of approximately $3,000. Alice Creason moved to accept the December meeting minutes with the addendum, and Rob Carrier seconded. The motion passed with five vestry members who were not present at the meeting abstaining.
The second set of minutes covered the budget meeting of January 8, 2017. Rob Carrier moved to accept the minutes, and Bob Burgwald seconded. The motion passed with four vestry members who were not present at the meeting abstaining.
Treasurer’s Report
Because there was no regular vestry meeting in January, Debbi Huggett presented two reports for December and January.
Debbi noted that the December report shows a $16,000 revenue shortfall for the year with $10,000 of that coming from unpaid pledges. Lower-than-expected expenses in 2016 resulted in savings of $13,000 over what was budgeted for the year. Pledges of $1,800 from 2016 were donated in early 2017, raising the collection rate for the year from 95% to 96%.
Shirley Reilly moved to accept the treasurer’s report for December 2016. After a second by Cynthia Turnquest, the motion passed on a vote.
Regarding the month of January, Debbi reported that for the first month of the year everything is fine. She has moved the provision that the vestry approved at the budget meeting into the rector’s sabbatical fund. Rob Carrier moved to accept the January treasurer’s report. Shirley Reilly seconded, and the motion was approved.
Rector’s Discretionary Account Report
Prior to the meeting Pastor Orr distributed copies of the Rector’s Discretionary Account Report for the fourth quarter of 2016. There was no activity in the account for that period. Greg Lawrence made a motion stating that the vestry received copies of the report. Shirley Reilly seconded, and the motion was approved.
Parochial Report
The rector and treasurer completed the annual Parochial Report for 2016, which covers financial and demographic data that is reported to the national church. Copies were given to the vestry prior to the meeting. Pastor Orr noted that we have had a slight membership increase and that our average Sunday attendance has been fairly stable over the last three years. Mary VanSwol moved to approve the report followed by seconds from Greg Lawrence and Mike Bond. The motion was approved.
Bequest
Pastor Orr reported that St. John’s has received a $5,000 bequest from the estate of Vicki O’Neill. It is typical and preferred to put bequests in the endowment fund, although the vestry has the authority to put the money toward something else. The vestry made no decision at tonight’s meeting about using the money.
Information
Rector’s Report
—The rector expressed thanks to Diane Walsh-Madden and Patti Porte for teaching a Sunday School unit on the bible. At the end of the series of classes, participants were awarded their own personalized bibles, and thank you notes from Owen and Oliver Zigmund were shared.
—Pastor Orr thanked Greg Lawrence and everyone for her recent ordination anniversary celebration.
—On Sunday, March 12th, the Rev. Sam Portaro will be at St. John’s as a supply priest while Pastor Orr is away for about a week attending a family event.
—St. John’s has a new welcome sign for the corner of Flossmoor Road and Leavitt Avenue, which will be installed on the post soon. It is a gift from Kristin Orr and Steve and Mary Hofer.
—Pastor Orr emphasized that vestry membership involves being exemplary parishioners as well as fostering healthy communications in the parish. Reports from Wardens and Other Parish Organizations There were no reports.
Upcoming Events
February 28th - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
March 1st - Ash Wednesday services at 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 7:00 PM
March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and April 5th - Adult Lenten Study Class
March 31st - Fish Fry
Discussion and Decisions
Columbarium Project Update
Pastor Orr reviewed columbarium drawings from the landscape architect and decisions about the project that the vestry made between September and December of 2015. Planning work on construction details continued throughout 2016, and this month Pastor Orr met with Mark Moxley about finding a contractor to oversee construction this spring/ summer. The vestry discussed whether or not there are other landscaping needs that should be done at the same time, and removing the dying evergreens around the flagpole on the south lawn may be considered.
Vestry Retreat
Pastor Orr would like to invite Shay Craig, who is the Associate for Resource Development for the diocese, to lead the vestry retreat. The vestry chose April 29th as a date when all vestry members present could attend. Pastor Orr will try to set that date with Shay Craig.
Closing Prayer
The meeting concluded at 9:05 PM following prayer. The next vestry meeting is scheduled for March 20th.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Marquis,
Clerk of the Vestry
Approved: March 20, 2017
Evening Prayer and Thanksgiving & Prayer Requests
The vestry met in the church at 7:00 PM for Evening Prayer and then reconvened in the undercroft meeting room where everyone offered prayers of intercession and thanksgiving.
Attendance
Present were the rector Kristin Orr; the senior warden Greg Lawrence; vestry members Mike Bond, Bob Burgwald, Rob Carrier, Alice Creason, Randy Oyster, Shirley Reilly, Zoltan Sziky, Cynthia Turnquest, and Mary VanSwol; the treasurer Debbi Huggett; and the clerk Susan Marquis. Junior warden Steve Hofer was absent.
Parish Stewardship
Minutes
There were two sets of minutes submitted for vestry approval. For the minutes of the December 19, 2016 vestry meeting, Debbi Huggett suggested an addendum to the treasurer’s report stating that when the final numbers were calculated for 2016, reduced revenue resulted in a budget shortfall of approximately $3,000. Alice Creason moved to accept the December meeting minutes with the addendum, and Rob Carrier seconded. The motion passed with five vestry members who were not present at the meeting abstaining.
The second set of minutes covered the budget meeting of January 8, 2017. Rob Carrier moved to accept the minutes, and Bob Burgwald seconded. The motion passed with four vestry members who were not present at the meeting abstaining.
Treasurer’s Report
Because there was no regular vestry meeting in January, Debbi Huggett presented two reports for December and January.
Debbi noted that the December report shows a $16,000 revenue shortfall for the year with $10,000 of that coming from unpaid pledges. Lower-than-expected expenses in 2016 resulted in savings of $13,000 over what was budgeted for the year. Pledges of $1,800 from 2016 were donated in early 2017, raising the collection rate for the year from 95% to 96%.
Shirley Reilly moved to accept the treasurer’s report for December 2016. After a second by Cynthia Turnquest, the motion passed on a vote.
Regarding the month of January, Debbi reported that for the first month of the year everything is fine. She has moved the provision that the vestry approved at the budget meeting into the rector’s sabbatical fund. Rob Carrier moved to accept the January treasurer’s report. Shirley Reilly seconded, and the motion was approved.
Rector’s Discretionary Account Report
Prior to the meeting Pastor Orr distributed copies of the Rector’s Discretionary Account Report for the fourth quarter of 2016. There was no activity in the account for that period. Greg Lawrence made a motion stating that the vestry received copies of the report. Shirley Reilly seconded, and the motion was approved.
Parochial Report
The rector and treasurer completed the annual Parochial Report for 2016, which covers financial and demographic data that is reported to the national church. Copies were given to the vestry prior to the meeting. Pastor Orr noted that we have had a slight membership increase and that our average Sunday attendance has been fairly stable over the last three years. Mary VanSwol moved to approve the report followed by seconds from Greg Lawrence and Mike Bond. The motion was approved.
Bequest
Pastor Orr reported that St. John’s has received a $5,000 bequest from the estate of Vicki O’Neill. It is typical and preferred to put bequests in the endowment fund, although the vestry has the authority to put the money toward something else. The vestry made no decision at tonight’s meeting about using the money.
Information
Rector’s Report
—The rector expressed thanks to Diane Walsh-Madden and Patti Porte for teaching a Sunday School unit on the bible. At the end of the series of classes, participants were awarded their own personalized bibles, and thank you notes from Owen and Oliver Zigmund were shared.
—Pastor Orr thanked Greg Lawrence and everyone for her recent ordination anniversary celebration.
—On Sunday, March 12th, the Rev. Sam Portaro will be at St. John’s as a supply priest while Pastor Orr is away for about a week attending a family event.
—St. John’s has a new welcome sign for the corner of Flossmoor Road and Leavitt Avenue, which will be installed on the post soon. It is a gift from Kristin Orr and Steve and Mary Hofer.
—Pastor Orr emphasized that vestry membership involves being exemplary parishioners as well as fostering healthy communications in the parish. Reports from Wardens and Other Parish Organizations There were no reports.
Upcoming Events
February 28th - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
March 1st - Ash Wednesday services at 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 7:00 PM
March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and April 5th - Adult Lenten Study Class
March 31st - Fish Fry
Discussion and Decisions
Columbarium Project Update
Pastor Orr reviewed columbarium drawings from the landscape architect and decisions about the project that the vestry made between September and December of 2015. Planning work on construction details continued throughout 2016, and this month Pastor Orr met with Mark Moxley about finding a contractor to oversee construction this spring/ summer. The vestry discussed whether or not there are other landscaping needs that should be done at the same time, and removing the dying evergreens around the flagpole on the south lawn may be considered.
Vestry Retreat
Pastor Orr would like to invite Shay Craig, who is the Associate for Resource Development for the diocese, to lead the vestry retreat. The vestry chose April 29th as a date when all vestry members present could attend. Pastor Orr will try to set that date with Shay Craig.
Closing Prayer
The meeting concluded at 9:05 PM following prayer. The next vestry meeting is scheduled for March 20th.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Marquis,
Clerk of the Vestry
Approved: March 20, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Announcements for March 19
Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, March 20, beginning at 7:00 PM in the church.
Loaves & Fishes
This Sunday Loaves and Fishes brunch this Sunday following the 10:00 service. We will be serving Ham and Scalloped Potatoes. If you are able, please bring side dishes or desserts.
Daughters of the King Program: Embracing Forgiveness
The fourth session of "Embracing Forgiveness" is this Saturday, March 18. The topic is "How to Start." All women of the parish are welcome. You may attend even if you have not participated in previous sessions. We start at 9:30am and end at 11:00, and we meet in the Guild Room.
PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) This Weekend
It's that time of the month. PADS will be needing our services Friday/Saturday March 24th/25th. Please let Margi Strombeck know if you are unable to work your scheduled shift.
Lent Adult Study Series
This year the Lenten study series is titled “Cloud of Witnesses.” It will explore some of the lesser- known saints that are remembered in the Episcopal Church. Classes begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the church. Next week’s class will be on women saints.
Lent Fish Fry – March 31 Save the Date!
The St. Barnabas Men’s Fellowship of St. John’s and Holy Family will sponsor their annual Lent Fish Fry on Friday, March 31. Serving will be from 5:30 – 7:30 PM with live entertainment again this year by Smiley Tilmon. Please call the parish office (708-798-4150) by March 28 to reserve your place.
The vestry meets Monday, March 20, beginning at 7:00 PM in the church.
Loaves & Fishes
This Sunday Loaves and Fishes brunch this Sunday following the 10:00 service. We will be serving Ham and Scalloped Potatoes. If you are able, please bring side dishes or desserts.
Daughters of the King Program: Embracing Forgiveness
The fourth session of "Embracing Forgiveness" is this Saturday, March 18. The topic is "How to Start." All women of the parish are welcome. You may attend even if you have not participated in previous sessions. We start at 9:30am and end at 11:00, and we meet in the Guild Room.
PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) This Weekend
It's that time of the month. PADS will be needing our services Friday/Saturday March 24th/25th. Please let Margi Strombeck know if you are unable to work your scheduled shift.
Lent Adult Study Series
This year the Lenten study series is titled “Cloud of Witnesses.” It will explore some of the lesser- known saints that are remembered in the Episcopal Church. Classes begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the church. Next week’s class will be on women saints.
Lent Fish Fry – March 31 Save the Date!
The St. Barnabas Men’s Fellowship of St. John’s and Holy Family will sponsor their annual Lent Fish Fry on Friday, March 31. Serving will be from 5:30 – 7:30 PM with live entertainment again this year by Smiley Tilmon. Please call the parish office (708-798-4150) by March 28 to reserve your place.
Reflection for March 19
We cannot do this alone. You cannot do this alone. We need one another. The metaphor that’s used in the epistles about our being followers of Jesus is that we’re members of a body. The fact that not everyone is a head, or not everyone is a heart, or not everyone is a foot, or a kidney, doesn’t mean that they are not essential. We all need one another and we belong to one another. And so when the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, Jesus leaves us with what we call the Lord’s Prayer. And, you know, it’s plural, “Our Father who art in Heaven…Give us…
Forgive us,” it’s presuming that we belong to one another, that we are partnered with one another, that we need one another…. There is a fascinating word that’s used in the letter to the Hebrews, and that is the word for the love of strangers, philonexia. It’s exactly the opposite of xenophobia, which is being afraid of strangers, or put off by strangers. The letters of the Hebrews says this reminder to love the brothers or sisters, and do not forget the stranger, because there are no strangers to Jesus (Brother Curtis Almquist, Society of St. John the Evangelist, Five Marks of Love).
Forgive us,” it’s presuming that we belong to one another, that we are partnered with one another, that we need one another…. There is a fascinating word that’s used in the letter to the Hebrews, and that is the word for the love of strangers, philonexia. It’s exactly the opposite of xenophobia, which is being afraid of strangers, or put off by strangers. The letters of the Hebrews says this reminder to love the brothers or sisters, and do not forget the stranger, because there are no strangers to Jesus (Brother Curtis Almquist, Society of St. John the Evangelist, Five Marks of Love).
Friday, March 10, 2017
Announcements for March 12
Supply Priest
We welcome the Rev. Sam Portaro back to St. John’s this Sunday. Before he retired he served as chaplain to Brent House, the Episcopal Campus Ministry at the University of Chicago.
Lent Adult Study Series
This year the Lenten study series is titled “Cloud of Witnesses.” It will explore some of the lesser- known saints that are remembered in the Episcopal Church. Classes begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the church. Next week’s class will be on scientist saints.
Lent Fish Fry – March 31
Save the Date! The St. Barnabas Men’s Fellowship of St. John’s and Holy Family will sponsor their annual Lent Fish Fry on Friday, March 31. Watch for flyers with all the details.
SWIFT Interfaith Speakers Forum comes to Homewood March 19
SWIFT will be hosting a speakers forum titled “You Believe in Angels?: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Perspectives” from 3:00PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 19 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1885 Riegel Road, Homewood. Also that weekend, SWIFT co-founder Khalid Mozaffar will present “Islam 101” on Saturday, March 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the American Islamic Association, 8860 W. St. Francis Rd, Frankfort. For more details or questions about either of these events, please contact Rob McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Times Three
“Hoorah for Handel!” is the next Grande Prairie Singers concert, held at 4 PM, Sunday, March 12, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W 159th St., Tinley Park. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for students with ID. On Sunday, March 26, the Singers will be part of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra's Rodgers & Hammerstein concert at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights (phone 800.838.3006 for tickets). Finally, $5 raffle tickets are available (1st prize, $1,000) from the Singers for the May 21st drawing (winners need not be present). See Michael Soto, Bob Burgwald, or Betsy Elliot for tickets for March 12 and the raffle.
We welcome the Rev. Sam Portaro back to St. John’s this Sunday. Before he retired he served as chaplain to Brent House, the Episcopal Campus Ministry at the University of Chicago.
Lent Adult Study Series
This year the Lenten study series is titled “Cloud of Witnesses.” It will explore some of the lesser- known saints that are remembered in the Episcopal Church. Classes begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the church. Next week’s class will be on scientist saints.
Lent Fish Fry – March 31
Save the Date! The St. Barnabas Men’s Fellowship of St. John’s and Holy Family will sponsor their annual Lent Fish Fry on Friday, March 31. Watch for flyers with all the details.
SWIFT Interfaith Speakers Forum comes to Homewood March 19
SWIFT will be hosting a speakers forum titled “You Believe in Angels?: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Perspectives” from 3:00PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 19 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1885 Riegel Road, Homewood. Also that weekend, SWIFT co-founder Khalid Mozaffar will present “Islam 101” on Saturday, March 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the American Islamic Association, 8860 W. St. Francis Rd, Frankfort. For more details or questions about either of these events, please contact Rob McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Times Three
“Hoorah for Handel!” is the next Grande Prairie Singers concert, held at 4 PM, Sunday, March 12, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W 159th St., Tinley Park. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for students with ID. On Sunday, March 26, the Singers will be part of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra's Rodgers & Hammerstein concert at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights (phone 800.838.3006 for tickets). Finally, $5 raffle tickets are available (1st prize, $1,000) from the Singers for the May 21st drawing (winners need not be present). See Michael Soto, Bob Burgwald, or Betsy Elliot for tickets for March 12 and the raffle.
Reflection for March 12
Lenten Fasts
Fast from hurting words and say kinds words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience. Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. Fast from worries and have trust in God. Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity. Fast from pressures and be prayerful. Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy. Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others. Fast from grudges and be reconciled. Fast from words and be silent so you can listen (Pope Francis).
Fast from hurting words and say kinds words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience. Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. Fast from worries and have trust in God. Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity. Fast from pressures and be prayerful. Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy. Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others. Fast from grudges and be reconciled. Fast from words and be silent so you can listen (Pope Francis).
Friday, March 3, 2017
Announcements for March 5
The Observance of a Holy Lent
We are asked by the church to observe the season of Lent not only in our worship, but throughout our daily lives. A handout, “Lent for Dummies,” with suggestions for observing Lent is available on the information tables and HERE. Several booklets with daily devotions are also available.
Wednesday Adult Lent Study Series Begins March 8
This year the Rector’s Adult Study Series will be on the “The Cloud of Witnesses,” a closer look at some of the lesser known saints in the church calendar. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings in the church, beginning at 7:00 PM.
New Parish Directories Available
Pick up your copy from the information tables.
Yarn Ministry
The knitting and crocheting group will meet Monday, March 6th at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.
Updating the Prayer List
If you have submitted names to the parish prayer list, please remember to review the list from time to time and remove names as appropriate. You may add or remove names by calling the parish office. Thank you.
SWIFT Interfaith Speakers Forum comes to Homewood March 19
SWIFT will be hosting a speakers forum titled “You Believe in Angels?: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Perspectives” from 3:00PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 19 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1885 Riegel Road, Homewood. Also that weekend, SWIFT co-founder Khalid Mozaffar will present “Islam 101” on Saturday, March 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the American Islamic Association, 8860 W. St. Francis Rd, Frankfort. For more details or questions about either of these events, please ask Rob McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Times Three
“Hoorah for Handel!” is the next Grande Prairie Singers concert, held at 4 PM, Sunday, March 12, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W 159th St., Tinley Park. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for students with ID. On Sunday, March 26, the Singers will be part of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra's Rodgers & Hammerstein concert at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights (phone 800.838.3006 for tickets). Finally, $5 raffle tickets are available (1st prize, $1,000) from the Singers for the May 21st drawing (winners need not be present). See Michael Soto, Bob Burgwald, or Betsy Elliot for tickets for March 12 and the raffle.
We are asked by the church to observe the season of Lent not only in our worship, but throughout our daily lives. A handout, “Lent for Dummies,” with suggestions for observing Lent is available on the information tables and HERE. Several booklets with daily devotions are also available.
Wednesday Adult Lent Study Series Begins March 8
This year the Rector’s Adult Study Series will be on the “The Cloud of Witnesses,” a closer look at some of the lesser known saints in the church calendar. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings in the church, beginning at 7:00 PM.
New Parish Directories Available
Pick up your copy from the information tables.
Yarn Ministry
The knitting and crocheting group will meet Monday, March 6th at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.
Updating the Prayer List
If you have submitted names to the parish prayer list, please remember to review the list from time to time and remove names as appropriate. You may add or remove names by calling the parish office. Thank you.
SWIFT Interfaith Speakers Forum comes to Homewood March 19
SWIFT will be hosting a speakers forum titled “You Believe in Angels?: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Perspectives” from 3:00PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 19 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1885 Riegel Road, Homewood. Also that weekend, SWIFT co-founder Khalid Mozaffar will present “Islam 101” on Saturday, March 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the American Islamic Association, 8860 W. St. Francis Rd, Frankfort. For more details or questions about either of these events, please ask Rob McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Times Three
“Hoorah for Handel!” is the next Grande Prairie Singers concert, held at 4 PM, Sunday, March 12, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W 159th St., Tinley Park. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for students with ID. On Sunday, March 26, the Singers will be part of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra's Rodgers & Hammerstein concert at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights (phone 800.838.3006 for tickets). Finally, $5 raffle tickets are available (1st prize, $1,000) from the Singers for the May 21st drawing (winners need not be present). See Michael Soto, Bob Burgwald, or Betsy Elliot for tickets for March 12 and the raffle.
Reflection for March 5
Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting…. I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word (Book of Common Prayer, pp. 264-265).
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