News from St. Mary's Church - February 12, 2021

Ancient worship. Affirming Faith. Genuine love.

Saturday, February 13

10:00 a.m.

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, February 13th, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom! The 2021 budget, having been previously approved by the Vestry, will be presented, and new Vestry members will be elected. Nominees for the Vestry are not permitted from the (virtual) floor.

You are invited to attend, even if you're not formally a member of the parish! Those eligible to vote must meet the following requirements:

Baptized member whose baptism has been recorded on the parish register
At least 16 years of age
Have received communion at least three times in the past year [because of the pandemic, the time period is not one year, it's April 2019 to present]
Have contributed to the support of the parish for six months preceding the meeting

If you have questions about your voting eligibility, please contact Raja Reed in the church office.

Click here to join.

Zoom Meeting ID 813 5700 3534, passcode 332117

Last Sunday after the Epiphany:

Quinquagesima Sunday

February 14, 2021

Sung Mass begins at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. Sunday.

Join in-person (reservations are required to limit seating - click here to register).

You can join the Sunday service online via Facebook here, or YouTube here.

Communion by Appointment

If you have not been attending Mass in-person because of the pandemic or illness, the clergy of St. Mary's would be honored to bring Holy Communion to you at home. Alternatively, you can meet with a member of the clergy at the church by appointment. Click here to sign up!

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

7:00 a.m. Low Mass and Imposition of Ashes

12:00 p.m. Low Mass and Imposition of Ashes

7:00 p.m. Sung Mass and Imposition of Ashes with music (live-streamed)

Click here to read more about the history and meaning of Ash Wednesday!

Reservations are required to attend in person.

Attendance is limited to 30 at each service.

Click here to register.

Parking Lot Ministry

On Monday, February 15, 2021 St. Mary's will be opening our lower parking lot to designated houseless folks that live in their car. Please pray for this ministry as we begins with a "soft opening" of a few people. To read more about this ministry, please click here.

Sung Compline During Lent

Join us online for Sung Compline each Sunday during Lent at 7:00 p.m. Because the service will be not be open to the public, the schola will be able to spread out and sing some really nice choral music. You won't want to miss this beautiful service as part of your Lenten discipline!

Lenten Study Group

The season of Lent is a time for deepening faith, as we are called to be disciples of Jesus in our daily living. This Lent, you are invited to join a virtual group study, using Walter Brueggemann's devotional book "A Way Other Than Our Own: Devotions for Lent".

"Brueggemann's thought-provoking reflections for the season of Lent invite us to consider the challenging, beautiful life that comes with walking the way of grace."

We will meet online (Zoom) each Monday evening February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 @ 6:00 p.m.

Click here to purchase the book (click here instead if you've already signed up for Amazon Smile, and St. Mary's will receive a portion of the proceeds).

To join online, click here.

Because we are unable to meet in person for our Sunday Reception, we are making every effort to stay connected with a virtual coffee hour after the Sunday worship. Grab a cup of coffee and hop on your computer or phone as we break bread together. Even if you can't stay long, pop in and let us know how you are doing during this time of social distancing. We'd love to hear from you.

Click here (password is STM2020) and someone will be there to welcome you into this virtual gathering.

Click here to access recent sermons preached at St. Mary's!

Daily Mass

Daily Mass is open for in-person worship (6pm Wednesdays; 12:00 M, T, Th, F). Attendance is limited to 10 people at any one service. Click here to preregister to attend.

Private Confession

A priest will be available to offer spiritual guidance and sacramental confession each Saturday from 3:00-3:45 in St. George's Chapel.

Enter the church under the green awning off of the parking lot, and wait for the priest in the new living room area on the far side of the parish hall. Please bring your mask!

Artist's Inspiration Hour | Tuesday's @ 6:30 p.m.

Do you have an artistic goal? Do you find it rather hard to stay focused during the very stressful time. Won’t you consider joining the St. Mary’s Artists’ working group, via Zoom. We will meet weekly on Tuesday’s at 6:30 PM CST. Come to discuss an ongoing project or proposed project for which you want feed back or encouragement. Please also join us if you are looking for ideas or inspiration.

For questions, or more information, contact Sylvia Augustus at [email protected]. Click here to join.

Liturgy Nerds | Wednesday's @ 6:30 p.m.

This group traditionally met at a local pub each Wednesday after Evening Prayer for drinks and discussion. There is no official topic or agenda, but the group is known for liturgy geeks and theological chatter -- expect to hear about maniples, monstrances, and papal liturgical straws. During the lockdown we are meeting weekly via Zoom....BYOB.

For questions or more information, contact Chris McQueeny at [email protected].

Click here to join.