Collect for Stewardship
Gracious God, giver of all we have and hold as stewards; grant the people of this church a deep and abiding awareness that all things come from you – our health, our incomes, our jobs, our talents and our generous impulse. Send your Holy Spirit to help us as we swim against the rising tides of materialism, envy, individualism and greed in our culture. When we are tempted to think of money as a private matter, remind us that you have asked for part of what we are given, to be returned to you as a symbol of our awareness that you give all we have. And further, help us to help each other in this grace of giving, for you are the lover of our souls and call us to nothing less than transformation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
OCTOBER 14, 2018 THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. MORNING PRAYER St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church 1424 North Dearborn Chicago Illinois 60610 www.saintc.org | 312.944.1083
Welcome to Saint Chrysostom’s Church!
Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome here. We are so glad you have chosen to join us today. If this is your first time here, please fill out a welcome card, located in the pews or at the back of the church, and leave it in the offering plate or with one of our ushers
THINGS TO KNOW BUILDING MEANINGFUL WORSHIP HABITS Restrooms Arrive early to settle your mind and body. Ask God Are available in the first-floor Harding Room, to open your eyes, ears, mind, and heart to receive downstairs by Sunday School classrooms, and upstairs God’s Word. by the second-floor Guild Room. Participate fully. Sing when there is music. Pray when there is prayer. Listen to the Scriptures and Fellowship pay attention to what word or phrase sticks with Grab some coffee and a muffin in the 1st floor Harding you. Room and enjoy some good conversation. Coffee Introduce yourself by name to someone you don’t hour ends at 1 p.m. know and build your church community. Consider which part of worship you are most Formation Hour 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. drawn to. Then consider signing up to assist in that Adult Forum: 2nd floor Guild Room.* ministry when you can. Youth Confirmation Class: 2nd floor North Room. Children’s Sunday School: LL classrooms. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK TO A MINISTER? *More details on Adult Formation can be found Contact Administrative Assistant Jessica Figueroa in the back of this bulletin in the announcements at [email protected] or 312-944-1083 for an section. appointment. Our clergy want to know you, so don’t
be shy! HELPFUL NOTES Communion SERVICE TIMES: All baptized people and all those seeking a deeper relationship with Christ are invited to receive the 8 AM Eucharist & Sermon bread and wine made holy. Gluten-free wafers are 9 AM Eucharist & Sermon, with music available upon request. If you prefer to receive a 11 AM Eucharist & Sermon, with choir blessing, come forward and simply cross your arms OR Morning Prayer with Choir nd th over your chest. 2 and 4 Sundays, 5:15 PM Quiet Eucharist & Homily, Offering 1st Sundays Giving back to God through pledges and tithes is one Wednesday 8 AM Holy Eucharist & Homily in of the privileges of being a member of God’s family. John Chrysostom Chapel. We want our guests to feel no pressure to give.
Accessible worship CONNECT WITH US Large print hymnals and copies of the Book of To be added to the parish e-mail list, visit: Common Prayer are in the back of the church. Hearing https://bit.ly/2Lmbx8u, or contact the Parish Loop instructions are available, also in the back of the Office at 312-944-1083 church. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @StChrysChicago Keep up with Rev. Wes on Twitter: QUESTIONS? @RevWesSmedley The greeters at the back of the church, the Check out our website! Saintc.org clergy, or our Sexton can help you get on the For other questions or inquires, contact the right track. Parish Office at 312-944-1083
The Word of God ______
Voluntary Nun bitten Wir den Heiligen Geist Dietrich Buxtehude
Please stand Hymn 290 Come, ye thankful people, come ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR
Opening Sentences
Confession and Absolution Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
Please kneel
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep, we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, we have offended against thy holy laws, we have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, spare thou those who confess their faults, restore thou those who are penitent, according to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord; and grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.
Invitatory and Psalter ______
Please stand Preces Bernard Rose Cantor: O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir: And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Cantor: O God, make speed to save us. Choir: O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Cantor: Praise ye the Lord. Choir: The Lord’s Name be praised.
Venite Chant: John Naylor
Please sit
Psalm 90:12-17 Tone 5
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So teach us to number our / days * that we may apply our / hearts to wisdom. Return, O Lord, how long will you / tarry? * be gracious / to your servants. Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the / morning; * so shall we rejoice and be glad all the / days of our life. Make us glad by the measure of the days that you af/flicted us * and the years in which we suf/fered adversity. Show your servants your / works * and your splendor / to their children. May the graciousness of the Lord our God be up/on us; * prosper the work of our hands; pros/per our handiwork. Glory to the Father, and to the / Son, * and to the / Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is / now * and will be for/ever. Amen.
The Lessons ______
First Reading Job 23:1-9, 16-17 A reading from book of Job. Job said: "Today also my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning. Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his dwelling! I would lay my case before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would learn what he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; but he would give heed to me. There an upright person could reason with him, and I should be acquitted forever by my judge. "If I go forward, he is not there; or backward, I cannot perceive him; on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him; I turn to the right, but I cannot see him. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me; If only I could vanish in darkness, and thick darkness would cover my face!" Here endeth the lesson.
Jubilate Deo Jauchzet dem Herrn Heinrich Schütz Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands;
5 serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Know this: The Lord himself is God; he himself has made us and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; give thanks to him and call upon his Name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his faithfulness endures from age to age. Psalm 100
Second Reading Mark 10:17-31 A reading from the Gospel according to Mark. As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’” He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.
Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”
Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” Here endeth the lesson.
Please stand
Hymn S-207 Te Deum laudamus Chant: T. Norris
The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;
6 who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers ______
The Prayers Bernard Rose Cantor: The Lord be with you. Choir: And with thy spirit. Cantor: Let us pray.
Please kneel
Choir: Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen
7 Suffrages
The Collect of the Day Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
8 A Collect for The Human Family O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Cities Heavenly Father, in your Word you have given us a vision of that holy City to which the nations of the world bring their glory: Behold and visit, we pray, the cities of the earth. Renew the ties of mutual regard which form our civic life. Send us honest and able leaders. Enable us to eliminate poverty, prejudice, and oppression, that peace may prevail with righteousness, and justice with order, and that men and women from different cultures and with differing talents may find with one another the fulfillment of their humanity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for The Poor and Neglected Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Stewardship Gracious God, giver of all we have and hold as stewards; grant the people of this church a deep and abiding awareness that all things come from you – our health, our incomes, our jobs, our talents and our generous impulse. Send your Holy Spirit to help us as we swim against the rising tides of materialism, envy, individualism and greed in our culture. When we are tempted to think of money as a private matter, remind us that you have asked for part of what we are given, to be returned to you as a symbol of our awareness that you give all we have. And further, help us to help each other in this grace of giving, for you are the lover of our souls and call us to nothing less than transformation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for special intentions Today we remember and place into God’s loving care all those who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for all those who have died: Bunky Cushing and John F. Cooney. Are there others? (pause) We pray for all those who have died recently, especially those who have died as a result of gun violence in our city this week: Eliyahu Moscowitz, 24; Donald Johnson, 33; Fred Jackson, 28; Anthony Carter, 27; Nathan Thomas, 34; Unknown victim age 31. Are there others? (pause)
We lift up all those in our community in need of healing, relief from pain, and wholeness. We pray especially for those impacted by Hurricane Florence. We pray also for Tonya, Bob, Louise, Lauryn, Sister Mary Jean, Pam, Scott, Rebecca, Angela, Stacy, Bill, Juliana, Jean, Clark, Bob, Pamela, Bruce, William, Deborah, Lisa, Stephanie, Alex, Taylor, Pete, Briana, Sam, Bob, John, Denis, Heather, Charles, Sandy, Ruth Ann, Meikell, the Wright Family, The Horton Family, Donna, Jerry, The Robinson Family, Michelle, and all our friends in the Neighbors in Need program. Are there others? (pause) We invite your additional prayers to be offered aloud or in silence.
9 Motet To my humble supplication Claude Goudimel To my humble supplication, Lord, give ear and acceptation; Save Thy servant, that hath none Help nor hope but Thee alone. Send, O send, relieving gladness To my soul oppressed with sadness, Which, from clog of earth set free, Winged with zeal, flies up to Thee. John Bryan (c. 1620)
The General Thanksgiving Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all people. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful; and that we show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
Please stand Grace and Peace The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Please sit Greeting and Announcements
Stewardship Testimony Libbet Richter
Please stand
Hymn O Jesus, I have promised WOLVERCOTE
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Please sit Sermon The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo
Offertory Lobe den Herren, meine Seele Heinrich Schütz Praise ye the Lord, my soul, O praise the Lord. Forget ye not all the great deeds the Lord hath wrought. Praise ye the Lord who forgiveth all thy sins and transgressions and healeth thy diseases. Praise ye the Lord who thy life hath yet redeemed from destruction, who hath crowned thee with grace and with sympathy. Psalm 103: 1-4
Please stand The Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from whom all blessing flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Blessing of the Food Pantry Collection
Blessing
11 May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Hymn 680 O God, our help in ages past ST. ANNE
The Dismissal
Voluntary Toccata & Fugue in F Major Dietrich Buxtehude
Please remain standing as the clergy and choir recess.
MUSIC PERMISSIONS Service music, used by permission of Church Hymnal Corporation
SERVING TODAY
Ushers Mark Fisher, Jim Neaylon, Bette DiLeonardi, Charles Fisher, Trip Dale, Leontine (Tina) Radler
Acolyte Diane Edelman
Readers Angela Yorath, Jeff Ammons
Altar Guild Diane Edelman, Suzanne Lisle, Jane Velde
Flower Guild Angela Yorath, Mark Fisher, Ryan Kin
The Choir of St. Chrysostom’s Church Anna Kain, Patty Kennedy, Kate Lee, Erica Schuller
12 Lauren Auge, Amber Farish, Jeremy Parkin, Lili Schiller Justin Berkowitz, Joachim Luis, Adam Smith, Josh Taylor Mark Haddad, Ian Hosack, Nathan Kistler, Nick Ward Richard Hoskins – Director of Music & Organist Roger D. Stanley - Associate Organist James Fackenthal – Carillonneur
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was Organist of the Marienkirche in Lübeck, Germany and considered the premier organist of his day. He founded the legendary "Abendmusik" concerts, for which he wrote a prodigious number of cantatas, sinfonias and organ works. He was an enormous influence on scores of other Baroque composers, and, indeed, J. S. Bach made a pilgrimage on foot (200 miles) to hear Buxtehude play, staying there for six months to study with him. His setting of Nun bitten Wir den Heiligen Geist (We now implore the Holy Spirit) is contemplative, placing the chorale melody in the soprano with elegant ornamentation. The Toccata & Fugue in F Major is a perfect example of his style: a brilliant, improvisatory toccata is followed by a fugue based on a strong and rhythmic subject.
Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) was Kapellmeister to the Elector of Saxony at Dresden beginning in 1615. He made numerous visits to Italy, studying with Giovanni Gabrieli and absorbing the style of Claudio Monteverdi. Schütz applied the new dramatic style of Monteverdi and Gabrieli to German music, thus preparing the way for J. S. Bach. Jauchzet dem Herrn is from his first edition of the Psalmen David's published in 1619. Written for double chorus it shows the influence of Venetian polychoral writing combined with a straight-forward German style of text setting. Two choirs alternate chordal harmonies in an echo effect. Lobe den Herren, Meine Seele is from his first edition of the Psalmen David's published in 1619. Written for double chorus alternating with sections for solo quartets the work mirrors the verse anthem style which Purcell used. The choral sections are set in chordal passages while the solo sections are virtuosic and imitative.
The descants to Hymn 680 is by Richard Hoskins.
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OCTOBER 18, 2018 OCTOBER 21, 2018
PLANNED GIVING WORKSHOP Youth: Bowling at Lucky Strike Workshop: 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. 1 p.m. The Racquet Club After services, come down to Lucky Strike for a Charlie Slamar, Vice President of Thompson & few rounds of bowling and some lunch! Associates will present the second in a series of RSVP: [email protected] lectures on Charitable Estate Planning. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how the NEW TAX LAW will OCTOBER 27, 2018 impact your estate planning and charitable giving!
RSVP: Fran Caan, Director of Advancement Fran@ Holiday Flower Workshop saintc.org or (312)944-1083 Ext. 225 2-4 p.m.
Learn quick and effective techniques for creating floral arrangements for the holidays! Angie Yorath and Roger Stanley, heads of our flower guild and both professional OCTOBER 19, 2018 florists, will lead the workshop. Contact: [email protected] Registration Fee: $20 Parents' Night Out w/ Basketball & Bible Study Pre-registration is absolutely required. 5PM
Bring the kids to church for either a movie (for your OCTOBER 30, 2018 tots and children), or Basketball and Bible study (for your pre-teens and youth), while you enjoy a simple, Concert: Thomas Ospital catered dinner and good conversation with other 7:30pm Saint C's parents. RSVP to [email protected] We are honored to host Thomas Ospital, an up and coming Note: while we encourage all parents to join us for organ superstar. A reception will follow. The Internationally dinner upstairs, youth may be dropped off for acclaimed young organist Co-Organist-Titulaire of St. Basketball and Bible Study. Eustache, Paris, celebrated for the spectacular playing & improvisation, known for the power & spectacular playing & Basketball and Bible study is a three-part event improvisation, known for the power & splendor of his playing. series, including dates on Nov 9 and Dec 14. Registration is $20 for all sessions, or $7 each. YOU WILL WANT TO BE THERE TO HEAR THESE ORGAN FIREWORKS! OCTOBER 20, 2018 OCTOBER 31, 2018 Retreat: Interrupting the Silence 9:30a.m.-2:00p.m. Halloween at Saint Chrysostom's Our goal is to get to know one another and share our faith, stories, and be reminded of God's command in breaking the 4:00p.m. Babies and tots at "Ghouly" Park: Gather in the silence. courtyard and walk over to the Goudy Park for songs, stilt walkers, magicians and puppeteers. Location: St. Paul and The Redeemer | 4945 S. Dorchester Donation: $10.00 4:30p.m. Saint C's trick-or-treating: Gather in the Book: $10:00 (Not Required) courtyard and go trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and return to Saint C's to warm ourselves RSVP14 by Oct. 17th: [email protected] around the fire pit!
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Bishop Visitation! All Saints Day and Flowers
October 28, 2018 November 4, all services Bishop Lee will preach and perform baptism, confirmation and reaffirmation rites. There will be a reception after Flowers on All Saints Sunday are funded by service as well! individual donations. Donations in any amount are welcome, and you may dedicate your flowers in 59th Annual Bishop's Ball memory of departed loved ones or in honor of Friday, November 9, 2018 those still living. Use the “flowers” envelopes in The Ritz-Carlton your pew to place a check or cash in the offering Full details including ticket information is available at plate. Donations received by Wednesday, October www.eccsonline.net or contact Russell Braden, St. 31 will be acknowledged in the All Saints bulletin. Chrysostom’s member | ECCS Trustee at (678) 787-6793.
WOSC Annual Ornament Workshop Newberry Library Reception & Tour Hosted by Tuesday, November 6th from 9 AM to 2 PM WOSC th November 7 5:30PM-7:30PM The ornaments made are gifted to all the children of St. Chrysostom’s who participate in the Christmas pageant. Tour with Curator Diane Dillon will explore 1893, the Beverages are provided but bring your own lunch. year of St. Chrysostom’s formation and the Chicago’s RSVP: Sherri Wick at [email protected]. World’s Fair. Watch for Evite to sign up!
When Home Won't Let You Stay Adult Forum Fall 2018 th By: James A. Bowey, Artist in Residence October 14th- November 18 October 1st-December 31st
Life as Ministry: James will present his poignant traveling exhibit Recognizing & Celebrating One's Vocation about refugees in America, as well as community Led by the Rev. Sam Portaro, Theologian- in-Residence programs about the refugee crisis.
whenhomewontletyoustay.org. Who am I and why am I here? There is an abundant commission for a church who, through its scattered members and their varied gifts extends the compelling love Saint Chrysostom's Book Club of God to the farthest reaches. Vocational discernment isn't Sept-May 2nd Wednesday at 1:30PM just how the institutional church finds its ordained leadership. Current Books: Vocational discernment is the most basic and essential Manhattan Beach- Gabriel Garcia expression of a meaningful life and the church's mission. Love in the Time of Cholera - Gabriel Garcia
Marquez The conversational series aims to encourage a renewed Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy- commitment to the ageless Christian discipline of Ken Follet vocational discernment as the foundation of all ministry, a Lincoln in the Bardo-George Saunders discipline and responsibility of all the baptized, individually News of the World- Paulette Jiles and collectively. Participants are encouraged to read the Everything is Illuminated- Jonathan Safran Foer first four chapters of Sam's book, Transforming Vocation, Longbourn-Jo Baker for the first session. To sign up, contact the Parish Office. Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen Murray Bay: The Glided Age Resort of Tafts, Sedgwicks, Blakes, Minturns and Their Friends- Judy C. Bross
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Welcome Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo! Please welcome Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo as St. Chrysostom's Senior Pastor in Residence through Dec. 31st, during Rev. Wes's medical sabbatical. Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo will be available in the Parish Office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so please feel free to make an appointment by contacting the Parish Office at 312-944-1083 or [email protected].
Does your child love to sing?
The St. Chrysostom's Children's Choir is where children learn musical skills that last a life time! Children can learn to develop patience, discipline, teamwork and leadership skills. With Richard Hoskins, choristers will learn to participate in, and help lead, worship.
Choirs: A training choir for choristers aged 4-7 An advanced choir for choristers aged 7+
Rehearsal Schedule: Thursday Afternoons at 4PM (Weekly) Performances: Month at our 9 a.m. service, Advent, Christmas, and Easter services
Registration Contact: Richard Hoskins, [email protected]
Intercessory prayer In the news there has been a great deal of discussion of suicide, domestic violence and mental health. Please know that our church is here is for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, please feel free to contact our clergy or the church office.
Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM, Rev. Jihan leads intercessory prayer in our St. Chrysostom's Chapel. Please allow us to pray for you. Should you have a prayer request, please call or e-mail the church office (312-944-1083, [email protected]), or contact any of our clergy members.
Resources: Natl Suicide Hotline: 1800-273-8255 Natl Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800-799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1800-656-4673 Chicago Rape Crises Hotline: 1888-293-2080 Cathedral Counseling Center in Chicago: www.cathedralcounseling.org
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Stewardship Update Capital Campaign Update
As of Friday, October 12 we have received $875,902 in Please give prayerful thought to how you will help pledges and annual gifts towards our Stewardship goal ensure the success of the campaign for St. of $900,000 for 2018. This from a total of 223 pledges Chrysostom's Church and Day School. A successful compared to our goal of 245. We are just $24,098 campaign will mean more functional and missional away from our stewardship goal! If you have not space for outreach programs, expanded Day School already pledged or made an annual gift, please join us classrooms, and stewardship of our historical and in supporting the programs and ministries of St. aging building. With God's blessing and your Chrysostom's Church in 2018. Contact the COO, participation, this is possible! [email protected] for more information on how to make a pledge or an annual gift. Questions? Please contact Fran Caan or Mary Ellen Christy (312)944-1083
Vestry Nominations
During the month of October, we seek nominations of people to serve on the Vestry. If you or someone you know is called to serve God on our vestry, please complete a Nomination Form, which can be found in the narthex or on the church website. Please submit completed forms to the Church Office or to any member of the Vestry or Nominating Committee by October 25, 2018.
If you are nominating someone other than yourself, please be sure to confirm with the candidate his or her willingness to serve prior to submitting the name. The Nominating Committee includes Susanna Craib-Cox, Chair, Judy Caraher, Anne Driscoll, Ian Fielding, Patty Lane, Kevin Matzke, Jim Neaylon, Janet Russo and Rev. Wes Smedley. THANK YOU!
Get Connected on Realm
We have an online church community where we can connect with each other outside our Sunday gatherings. We'd love for you to take part! You'll be able to update your membership profile, keep track of your giving, see records of your Sacraments, and connect with other members and groups. Please join our community on Realm at https://onrealm.org/SaintC.Contact the Parish Office for help getting connected!
17 Donations Needed
- Neighbors in Need Program: Our guests need sweaters, coats, hats, gloves, boots, socks, and other items to help protect them from the cold. Drop Off: Church on Sundays or Parish Office on weekdays b/w 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
-The Women of St Chrysostom's are collecting for their Re-gifting sale! All proceeds from the sale go towards WOSC's outreach programming. Re-gifting items will be accepted up until the days before the sale. Start looking in your gift closets for appropriate donations. Remember, these items must be new and preferably in the original packaging. Drop off: Parish Office on weekdays b/w 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
-ReVive Center Holiday Gift Basket Program: St. Chrysostom has 120 families and seniors that would appreciate our help in making this holiday remembered positively. Requests may range from basics such as; towels, pots, warm clothes, books and toys. Event Location & Date: St. Chrysostom Dec. 8th-9th Contact: Susanna at (312) 388-3718 or [email protected] Mary (312) 961-4404 or [email protected]
Hurricane Florence Relief Fund: Lessons learned from past storms tell us the best way to support those in need is to donate financially if you can. The funds can be used toward whatever material goods need to be purchased in the areas they are most needed. Unless specifically requested, donated goods can actually put a burden on those receiving them if storage space or manpower to sort and distribute is an issue. Make an Urgent Donation: give today to our Hurricane Relief Fund and help our partners and dioceses reach vulnerable com-munities devastated by Hurricane Florence and other ravaging storms. As we continue to assess ongoing needs in impacted areas, your urgent gift will enable us to respond now — and in the long run to aid in recovery. Visit the website support.episcopalrelief.org to contribute. Contact Rev. Larry A. Green at [email protected] or 312-498-8535 for information.
18 Volunteers Needed - Get connected and make a difference
Name: ______
Best Phone: ______
Best Email: ______
I am interested in helping in the following areas:
____ Neighbors in Need Meals (sharing a meal & visiting with people who are homeless)
____ Bread Baker for Holy Communion
____ Visit Home-bound persons
____ Children’s Chapel Shepherd
____ Cards to Home-bound persons
____ First Sunday Supper (meal prep, setup, or cleanup)
____ Altar Guild (worship prep)
____ Flower Guild
____ Adult Worship Leader (Reader/Lector, Usher, Greeter, Acolyte)
____ Child/Youth Worship Leader (Reader/Lector, Usher, Greeter, Acolyte)
____ Children’s Choir
____ Parish Choir
____ Deborah’s Place Meals (local safe shelter for women)
____ Youth Group
____ Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM; chalice bearer)
____ Office Support (weekdays)
____ I’m not sure, contact me
Additional Comments: ______
Questions? Contact Ian Fielding, Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
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ST. CHRYSOSTOM'S CHURCH AND DAY SCHOOL STAFF The Rev. Wes Smedley, Rector Ms. Judy Caraher, Head of School Ms. Mary Ellen Christy, Day School Founding Headmistress Ms. Shelly Banks, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Richard Barrick Hoskins, Director of Music, Organist & Carillonneur Mr. Roger D. Stanley, Associate Organist The Rev. Jihan B. Murray-Smith, Director of Youth Ministries & Day School Chaplain Mr. Will Bouvel, Director of Children’s Ministries The Rev. Larry A. Green, Deacon Mr. Ian Fielding, Ministry Coordinator & Verger Ms. Della Hernandez, Parish Accountant Ms. Jessica Figueroa, Administrative Assistant Mr. Don Junious, Sexton Mr. Alonzo Hardy, Porter
THE VESTRY OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S CHURCH Kevin Matzke, Senior Warden | Anne Driscoll, Junior Warden
John Bankhurst, 2020 Katie Heaton, 2022 Hayden Rhudy, 2021 Jonathan Boyer, 2020 Patty Lane, 2019 Richard W. Shepro, Chancellor Susanna Craib-Cox, 2019 Jim Neaylon, 2019 Lindsay Roberts, Clerk Geoffrey Euston, 2020 Brian Odom, 2022 Emma Butler-VanderLinden, Anne Geraghty Helms, 2022 Brian Quinlan, 2021 Youth Rep
THE STAFF OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S DAY SCHOOL Pam Larsen, Finance/Communications/Admissions Kacky Fetzer, Development/Communications/Admissions Tots Preschool 4s/Junior Kindergarten Kate Snow, Lead Teacher Amy Kaplan, Lead Teacher Rosemary Hopper, Lead Teacher Anne Gordon, Asst. Teacher Alexa Robinson, Teacher Gail Bolton, Assistant Teacher Sarah Allen, Asst. Teacher Cinnie Siragusa, Teacher Lindsay Trainer, Teacher Full Day 4’s Full Day JK Susan Gardaphe, Teacher Amy Collins, Teacher
Megan Yorath, Lead Teacher Kathleen McGann, Assistant Preschool Asst. Teachers Maggie Holzrichter Teacher Teacher Madeline Guarino Michelle Lau, Teacher Alee Kolbus Erin Reitz, Asst. Teacher Jasmin Dahm Susan Gardaphe, Asst. Teacher, afternoon
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