A Word From Father Tom
The Lord gave us a blessed Holy Week and Easter Services. I would like to thank everyone who ordered, prepared, set up, disseminated, read, spoke, sang, served, and attended our many services.
May our continual rejoicing in this Easter Season strengthen us and confirm our resolve to follow and love our risen Lord. May we also grow to be Easter people as we love and serve others throughout 2022 and beyond.
Father Tom
A brief note from the Outreach Committee
Following up on our Lenten Soup Supper / Global Gardening event last month, we have more seeds to pack!! Join us at coffee hour this week, 04/24, to help us complete the project, especially if you were unable to participate in round one. We will be most grateful! Thank you!
Invitation to the Bishop’s Consecration Choir
Singers are invited to join a small choir (24 seats available in the chancel) on May 21st at 11:00 a.m., at the Cathedral in Springfield. The choir will have one rehearsal on Monday evening, May 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s. If you would like to participate, please contact Director, Mark Dirksen (217-525-1876) and let him know you would like to sing on that special occasion. Mark has provided 2 links, a copy of the music, and a sign-up page for your use:
The music page is here: https://www.episcopalspringfield.org/consecration-musical-arrangements/
and the sign-up page is here: https://episcopalspringfield.breezechms.com/form/a88317
Midwest Food Bank Supports Ukraine Refugees
Midwest Food Bank is partnering with Convoy of Hope, another faith-based nonprofit, to send nearly 240,000 servings of Tender Mercies to support Ukrainian relief efforts. Convoy of Hope has a 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse with staff in Poland near the Ukrainian border and is making regular shipments of food and supplies there. Tender Mercies is a rice, bean and spice mixture developed by Midwest Food Bank with the assistance of dieticians to provide critical nutrition in a shelf-stable format. Tender Mercies food packets are fortified with protein, essential vitamins and minerals to ensure maximum nutritional value. If you would like to know more about this program or would like to make a donation, please send a check to Midwest Food Bank, 700 Erie Avenue, Morton, IL 61550 and write “Tender Mercies” in the memo line. Alternatively, you can make an online donation using the attached link. Support Ukraine – Midwest Food Bank. Thank you.
To Mask Or Not To Mask?
We are lifting the mask requirement in every facet of our ministry life, at this time (please pray that this becomes a permanent reality!). We welcome anyone who desires to wear a mask in smaller settings or during Mass to do so. We would also ask everyone to continue to stay aware of distancing (especially with those wearing a mask). If you are revealing strong symptoms related to COVID19 please stay home.