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Church Office
10 am - 4 pm, M-F
(847) 362-2110
E-Mail: info@stlawrencechurch.org

Rector: Rev. Patti Snickenberger (read bio)
Assisting Priest: Rev. Marc L. Strong III (read bio)
Deacon: Rev. Mary-Jane Leewis-Kirk (read bio)
Music Director: Alan Whaley (read bio)
Parish Administrator: Sue Montgomery (read bio)

Assistant Administrator: Ann Marr (read bio)
Senior Warden: Todd Seiler
Junior Warden: Bill Keating

Within this page you will find, information about Vestry and how they are organized into various ministry teams. When you find an area that interests you, simply contact the corresponding Vestry member. He or she can give you further information and connect you with the appropriate chairperson.

The Vestry is the governing body of the church. It is comprised of the Rector, two wardens and nine vestry members. Wardens are elected to two-year terms and Vestry members to three-year terms.

Together with the Clergy, the wardens form the executive committee of the Vestry. They are responsible for the overall administration of the parish, including working with the treasurer on church finances.

Vestry Members and Areas of Ministry, 2008-2009

Each Vestry member is responsible for a Ministry Team.
The Ministry Teams at St. Lawrence and their ongoing projects and responsibilities are:

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission of the Communications Ministry Team is:

• To foster and promote an effective exchange of information among members of St. Lawrence.
• To keep the greater community informed about the worship opportunities and events at St. Lawrence.

~Publicity; Newsletter; Newspaper Contacts; Web Page Management; Bulletins; Bulletin Boards; Anglican Advance; Advertising; Calling Tree; Parish Directory and Email; Maintenance of Central Calendar

Contact: Julia Karnstedt

FACILITIES MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission of the Facilities Ministry Team is:

• To maintain the church property in a state so it is safe, accessible and comfortable.
• To plan for all ongoing maintenance and perform required repairs.
• To work with the Oversight Committee on long term planning to identify areas where future costs and work will be needed to serve out future growth and needs.

Contact: Mike Matson

FORMATION MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission of the Formation Ministry Team is:

• To create and strengthen interpersonal bonds and relationships between parishioners of all ages and the community through education for all ages.

~Sunday School; Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; Journey to Adulthood (J2A) Program; Adult Forum; Inquirers’ Classes; Lenten Study; Bible Study; Education for Ministry (EFM); Discernment Committee; Seeking Sophia; Book Groups; Retreats and Quiet Days

Contact: Julie Quandt - Children and Adult Formation
Contact: John Huber - Youth Formation

INVITATIONAL MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission of the Invitational Ministry Team is:

• To provide a warm welcome to our Church every Sunday by coordinating greeters and coffee hour hosts.
• To design and supply literature and personally communicate with newcomers to help them acclimate to our parish.
• To plan specifically designed activities for newcomers on a regular basis.

~Newcomers; Evangelism; Greeters Program/Training; Coffee Hour; Coordination of Clergy and Lay Visitor Calls; Welcoming Services for New Members

Contact: Mary Ann Seagrist

OUTREACH MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission of the Outreach Ministry Team is:

• To provide for the needs of others through volunteerism and financial support.
• To identify and support opportunities at the local, county, state, federal and international levels within the resources (human and financial) of St. Lawrence.

~PADS; Christ Church Soup Kitchen; Relay for Life; Crop Walk; Cathedral Shelter; Food Ingathering; Heifer Project; Coordination with ECW Outreach Projects; Lake County United

Contact: John Huber

PARISH LIFE MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission of the Parish Life Ministry Team is:

• To nurture relationships within the parish through the
  planning of fellowship in a social setting.
• To create well organized planning committees for each annual event, including all interested parishioners.
• To evaluate each event at its conclusion and end with a stronger, better plan for the next year’s event.

~Advent Potluck, Pancake Supper, Spaghetti Dinner, Golf Outing, Steak & Lobster Dinner, Coordination with ECW Fellowship Activities, Planning Special Fundraising Events

Contact: Jeanne Neifert

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY TEAMS:
The mission of the Pastoral Care Ministry Team is:

• To provide care and support of the parish in their times of special need such as, welcoming a new baby/family member, loss of mobility or stamina, experiencing illness, friend or family member who is seriously ill, or loss of a family member or friend.

~Prayer, In Home Communion, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Ride to Appointments, Shopping, An Emergency Contact, Meals, Babysitting, Pet Sitting

Congregational Support: Sarah Simpson
Prayer and Spiritual Support Contact: Laura Shurson

SPECIAL PROJECTS MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission on the Special Projects Ministry Team is:

• To coordinate projects and events that do not fall under one of the established Ministry Teams.

~Building Use, Organization of Resources, St. Lawrence Bottled Water Sales, Kick-Off Sunday, Centennial Celebration and Other Seasonal Events

Contact: Julia Karnstedt

WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM:
The mission of the Ministry Team is:

• With the clergy, we plan Sunday, weekday worship and special worship services, through out the year.
• This team provides training and direction to acolytes, ushers, readers, chalice bearers and Altar Guild teams.

~Acolytes; Ushers; LEM-LEV’s; Chalice and Lay Readers Program; Altar Guild; Choir and Music; Liturgical and Special Service Planning with Clergy

Contact: Linda Bowers

Additional Ministries/Organizations

Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
Carolyn Finch, President

Women’s activities, coffee-in-the-park, rummage sales, Market Day, ECW outreach activities, UTO

Altar Guild
Mell Wishau, Chair

Parishioners working in teams of four assume the responsibility of preparing the altar for any services held during their week. Laundering and maintenance of the altar linens, as well as polishing of the silver and brass fall under the auspices of the altar guild as well. Special altar guild teams help with the planning and coordination of weddings and funerals, too. The altar guild is currently looking for new members to help with this important activity.

Flowers and Candles
Ann Leffler, Chair

Each week, there is an opportunity to make a special offering, either as a memorial or in thanksgiving, for the flowers used at our Sunday services or for the Sanctuary lamp that remains lit at all times during the week.

There is a book located in the narthex in which you can sign up to donate funds for either flowers or candles for a particular Sunday.

Office Helpers
Sue Montgomery, Parish Administrator 847-362-2110
Ann Marr, Assistant Administrator
E-mail: office@stlawrencechurch.org

Counting Guild
Debbie Springgate, Chair

These behind-the-scenes volunteers work in teams of two to count our donations on Sunday mornings and after fund-raising activities, prepare a careful accounting of the receipts, and make the bank deposits.

Stewardship Committee
Don Halbert, Chair

Each year’s Stewardship Committee takes a new approach to effectively contact all the parishioners about making their annual pledges to support the work and ministry at St. Lawrence. Don Halbert chairs the committee, but fresh ideas are always welcome.

Sunday Services:
7:30am - Holy Eucharist Rite I Liturgy
9:00am - Holy Eucharist Rite II Liturgy
10:10am - Christian Education
11:00am - Holy Eucharist Rite II Choral Liturgy
Thursday Service:
8:30am - Holy Eucharist