Deacons

Deacons have responded to the call from God to
a ministry of leadership through service – to seek

and to serve. The Deacons do a lot of listening to parishioners concerns maintaining a pastoral
and confidential presence. 

Ushers

Ushers play a vital role in welcoming people
to our services, handing out the bulletins, and

also assisting anyone with directions or assistance going to communion.

Leader: Rev. Fran Holliday

Acolytes

Acolytes serve in various roles during the worship service to help make the worship experience complete. Acolytes may begin serving in 4^th grade and continue through high school.

Leaders: Mark Cornelissen and El Nyberg

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is a quiet behind-the-scenes ministry that has the honor of handling, preparing and caring for the blessed pieces of silver and brass and linens used on the Altar.

Leader: Rev. Fran Holliday

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God from the Old and New Testaments and lead the Prayers of the People.

Crystal Lake Food Pantry

Volunteers staff a day at the pantry and help local families shop for food and personal products.

Leader: Cate Williams & Chris Bednaroski

Christmas Basket Program

Organized by the Revive Center for Housing and Healing, this ministry helps impoverished families

in our metropolitan area with gift cards or Christmas gifts.
Leader: Jennifer Kolarczyk

 

St. Mary's Seniors

This group gathers around the table to enjoy friendship and laughter and share a delicious meal in harmony and peace. 

Leader: Rev. Fran Holliday

PADS Meals

Leader: Mary Frake

Chair Yoga 

Chair Yoga is a seated yoga class that helps to develop strength and balance. 
Leader: Catherine Carroll

Coffee Hour Hosts

An encouraging, fellowship time in the Great Hall,

run by scheduled volunteers and offered after each worship service.
Leader: Tracy Higgins

Greeters Ministry

The goal of this ministry is to be warm and inviting, a good listener and to respond to the needs of everyone attending St. Mary’s.
Leader: Mike & Tracy Higgins

Welcome Bakers

The purpose of this ministry is to welcome a newcomer’s first visit by delivering a loaf of home-baked bread and some welcome gifts to their home the week of their first visit.
Leader: Tracy Higgins

Book Discussion Group

This group meets and discusses relevant and meaningful books of all kinds.
Leader: Carol Dingle

Alcoholics Anonymous

St. Mary is proud to support numerous Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Tarpley House.

Leader: District 11 answering service
at, 815-455-3311.