Being in community with people is often a mixed bag – we are stronger together and can support each other at our best, but are able to tear one another to pieces at our worst. I was once again reminded of how very lucky I am to be at St. Mary’s – you are the best parts of community without any of the negatives. I sent out 22 emails this week to people who have signed up for new ministries – thank you! St. Mary’s is a vibrant community and it is your involvement that makes us shine.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and while I will pray for those who have mothered and do mother during the service, I wanted to share this prayer to Mother Mary:
Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace. Dear Mother, thank you for your “Yes” to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and changed human history. You opened yourself to God’s word and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Amen.
Keep your calendars handy – we have a great many things coming up!
May 10 – Prayer Shawl Group at 11 a.m.
May 16 – Adopt a Highway at 9 a.m.
May 17 – Outdoor Service at 10 a.m.
May 17 – Clean Up Sunday
May 24 – Pentecost (Combined Service at 9 a.m.)
May 27 – Homebrewed Faith (Sabbath) at 7 p.m. at Johnny Pizzas
May 31 – Church Picnic with Emmanuel UCC at 10:30 a.m.
June 2 – Kettle Moraine Zoom Meeting at 6 p.m.
June 7 – Potluck Coffee Hour
June 7 – Touch a Truck in Dousman
June 20 – Ordinations at All Saints Cathedral
June 20 – Lad Lake Kettle Classic
June 23 – Dockhounds Game at 6:35 p.m.
June 24 – Homebrewed Faith (Wesley Brothers) at 7 p.m. at Johnny Pizzas
June 28 – Strawberry Fest at 11 a.m.
Prayers and Blessings,
Mother Pippa