Worship and Music

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5: During Epiphany we read the stories of the first things Jesus did at the beginning of the three years of his public ministry, beginning with his baptism in the river Jordan. In today’s Gospel (Mark 1:29-39) we come to a second story of healing, and we are told that at evening all the sick people of the village were brought to Jesus. sorts of sick people were brought to Jesus. Note at the end of the Gospel that Jesus got up early, while it was still dark, and went out alone to pray. References to Jesus going off alone to pray are woven through his story. In Isaiah (40:21-31) the writer asks have you not heard about God the creator? In the passage from his First Letter to the Corinthians (9:16-23), Paul writes that if he proclaims the Gospel, it is no reason for him to boast. He has an obligation to tell people the Good News (which is what “Gospel” means) of God’s love for every human being. The preacher has the same obligation in the pulpit of St. Chrysostom’s – it is what we are here for. Note in the collect the wonderful prayer: “…give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ…”—Raymond Webster

THE FLOWERS ON THE HIGH ALTAR are given to the glory of God are given to the glory of God by Rev. Larry A. Green in loving memory of his mother Jimmie Ellen Green and dad Cornelius Green; in thanksgiving for Ray and Eve Webster for all of their support; to St. Chrysostom's for supporting his ministries; and in thanksgiving for and celebration of Larry’s 7th year anniversary as an ordained deacon.

THE FLOWERS ON THE CRANE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by John and Charles Covell and Connie Frydenlund in loving memory of John’s father, Ernest Charles Covell.

UPCOMING PREACHING SCHEDULE:

Sunday, February 5 The Rev. Deacon Larry Green

Sunday, February 12 The Rev. Danielle Thompson

Sunday, February 19 The Rev. Raymond Webster

Sunday, February 26 The Rev. Danielle Thompson

SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS. We invite parishioners to donate flowers in memory of, thanksgiving for, in honor of, and in celebration of. There are many open dates to choose from. Sign up in the cloister and/or call Audrey Williams or email (312-944-1083/Audrey@saintc.org) in the church office.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Rector's office.

VISIT OUR BLOG for commentary on Scripture and for previous weeks’ sermons. Sunday sermons will be posted mid-week.

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS We are singing again! Our Children’s Choirs begin their new season of singing: the Training Choir (ages 4-7) rehearses on Wednesdays at 4 pm. The Advanced Choir (ages 8+) rehearses on Friday at 4 pm. We enthusiastically encourage all children to join our vibrant program. Please speak to Richard Hoskins about enrolling your child in one of these choirs.

Community Life 

VALIDATED PARKING The Ambassador House Garage on Banks Street (the short street that runs between State Street and Lake Shore Drive) has changed management and its validated parking policy. The garage now offers $2 off their regular charge ( 2-4 hours $18, therefore with a $2 discount = $16). Ushers can validate your parking ticket with a stamp.
 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26. We are pleased to announce that The Reverend Amy Richter, former Associate Rector of St. Chrysostom’s, and her husband The Reverend Joe Pagano and the distinguished theologian Martin Marty will be among the guests honoring our rector Raymond Webster and his wife Eve at the celebratory luncheon in the Harding Room Sunday, February 26 following the 11:00 service. Roger Stanley has asked that if you have photos of the Websters send it as a jpg attachment to an email or drop it off to be scanned, he would like to use them for a presentation and will return actual photos to you immediately. Please send them to Roger at the church or leave a message on his voicemail at (312) 944-1083. You will be receiving your invitation to the events of February 26th shortly, please join us for this memorable day.

CALL FOR LETTERS AND PICTURES TO COMMEMORATE THE RETIREMENT OF REV. RAY WEBSTER: We encourage all congregants to submit letters and/or photos to be placed in a special commemorative album that will be given to Ray and Eve at Ray’s Retirement Celebration on February 26, 2012. Any photos of church events or other special moments with Ray and Eve are welcome, as are letters describing distinctive memories or extending good tidings for the future.

     Please submit all materials to Roger Stanley in the church office by February 12, 2012. Any questions? Please call Roger at 312-944-1083 x. 16. Many Thanks!

WOSC invites you to a Winter Luncheon on February 7, 2010 from 11:30a.m. to 1:15 p.m at Pam and Scott Marks home. Our own Danielle Thompson will present “Women and Words:  Journaling as a Spiritual Practice”. Please RSVP no later than Feb. 4th to the evite or to Lisa Valiani.  The luncheon charge is $20. 

     In March, put the Lenten Breakfast on your calendar for Tuesday March 6 9AM-10:30 in the Guild Hall. We know you’ll enjoy the speaker Rev. Jule Nyhuis. The cost is $15. Chrm: Beth Kost. The evite will follow.

SECOND SUNDAY BRUNCH. Please mark your calendar for our Second Sunday Dutch-Treat Brunch - Sunday, February 12. On the second Sunday of each month this year, we will meet in the Harding Room after the 11 a.m. service and walk to a local restaurant for brunch and fellowship. Let’s get to know one another better!

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES – FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper happens Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 PM in the Guild Room.  Join our youth and their friends as we prepare and serve delicious pancakes, sausage, and fruit on this last night before the Lenten Season.  Any donations offered toward this dinner will go to support and expand the ministry of Cooking for Deborah’s Place in our church.  Please plan to be part of this wonderful evening of food and fellowship!

ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 22.  The liturgy will take place in the church at 8:15 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:30 PM. Ashes will also be available for Day School families and teachers during the morning and afternoon.

FOYER DINNERS. Named for an area in which people greet one another, these monthly gatherings offer fellowship and great fun. Come join parishioners in their homes, and enjoy dinner and lively conversation. The more the merrier. To sign up or to learn more, please contact Barbara Jones.

WOMEN OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S BOOK CLUB MEETING will be Tuesday, February 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.  Please join us.

Christian Education 

ADULT FORUMS meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Guild Room.

     February 5: speaker: The Rev. Raymond Webster

      Heroines & Heroes.   A look at some men and women in church history – remembered on the new calendar of the church, “Holy Women Holy Men” – whose stories are especially meaningful to the Rev. Raymond Webster. The classic definition of a saint is someone of “heroic virtue” and this is a look at some stories of heroic virtue.

Outreach/Wider Mission

EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL:  The Employment Council meets in the Harding Room at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise notified.    

     Monday, February 6, 2012: “Finding Your Personal Brand: How to Stand Out and Define Yourself in Today’s Market.” Robert Gramillano, EdD (ABD), MBA, CEC, CEIC, CNLPP Certified Empowerment and Emotional Intelligence Coach (IPEC - Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching), Certified NLP Practitioner. He also trained with CTI (Coaching Training Institute and the Institute of HeartMath). Robert is involved in a personal coaching practice and a corporate coaching partnership.

NEIGHBORS IN NEED Our February dinner will be Tuesday, February 21, 2012. If you can help, do join us at about 4:30 PM to welcome people and serve soft drinks in the Harding Room, or help serve the meal, or help cook. Speak to the clergy or any of our volunteers (Bette Case DiLeonardi is chair) for further information. 

COOKING FOR DEBORAH’S PLACE: Founded in 1984, Deborah’s Place provides safe, clean and affordable housing for women who have not been able to maintain “housing” in traditional programs. Since l995 volunteers at St Chrysostom’s have been cooking and delivering a meal once a month to the facility on Sedgwick - known as Dolores’ Safe Haven.  The late Noma Cave worked tirelessly on this project and it is in her memory that we want to continue - and even expand – this work.  If you would like join us please contact Pamela Marks.

HATS, SOCKS, AND GLOVES! Bishop Lee’s 2012 Challenge. Give the Gift of Warmth. During 2011 and 2012, Bishop Lee has charged the deacons of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago to collect mittens, gloves, socks and hats for people in need. This year, our Deacon Rev. Larry A. Green has been asked to head up this program throughout the Diocese of Chicago. Please give generously to our sisters and brothers who are facing a harsh winter. Bring your contributions, or $10 donations made payable to St. Chrysostom’s, to church on Sundays. The items will be collected and distributed to agencies and organizations that serve our community.

MISSION TRIPS Two teams from the Diocese of Chicago will be visiting our diocesan companion diocese of Southeast Mexico this month. February 5-13 the Rev. Ray and Eve Webster, Judy and John Bross, Dorothy Ramm and the Rev. George Hull will be making a trip to the southern highlands of Mexico, where a new congregation is being established in the indigenous village of Yochib (supported by our Fiesta – this past year’s “Brunch Auction” a wonderful parish tradition – an earlier Brunch Auction provided four Chevrolet pick up trucks for priests in Southeast Mexico and water for a priest’s house). How did we get involved? Because of the companion relationship between our diocese and the Diocese of Southeast Mexico. There are Episcopalians in Mexico? While obviously Mexico is predominantly Roman Catholic, the rise of Pentecostalism in Latin America means the Episcopal Church has role to play as an alternative in the middle (our tradition of via media). — Raymond Webster