February & March 2026 Highlights
** The Church of St. Anne, Morrison is seeking a full time Rector who shares their Anglo-Catholic identity and ethos, who has a passion for growth and community involvement, and who can help them grow spiritually. Pastoral care and strong preaching are also highly sought skills. Please refer to the Clergy Openings page of our Diocesan website for more information and to apply.
**We continue to collect personal hygiene and cleaning supplies for the Morrison Charitable Food Pantry to supplement their mission to feed the hungry. Chick West has volunteered to gather and deliver the collected items to the Food Pantry on the first Wednesday of every month. A donation box for such items is in the back of the church. Please be generous and help these people in great need. Food items are not needed, but appreciated.
**AA meetings are held in the Undercroft at St. Anne's according to the following schedule:
Sunday 6:00pm closed, Monday 5:30pm 12-Steps, and 7:00pm closed, Tuesday 7:00pm women's group closed,
Thursday 7:00pm closed, Friday 7:00pm open, Saturday 8:00am closed.
**Every Tuesday (but subject to change): Becky West offers Chair Yoga at 9:00am and Mindfulness Meditation at 9:45am in the Undercroft at St. Anne's and is open to anyone interested in light exercise and/or centering. Text Becky for details or more information at 815-718-3699.
Wednesday February 18th - Ash Wednesday - The 3rd Wednesday of the month signals our monthly Vestry meeting at 9:00am in the Undercroft. All members are welcome to watch church business in action. We will also celebrate the First Day of Lent with Mass at 5:30pm and imposition of ashes led by Fr. Kevin Emge.
Thursday February 19th - Our Lenten Study begins today participating in Lent Madness online at www.lentmadness.org and running through April 1st. Discussions of the Saints and the competition will be held after Sunday Mass or Morning Prayer with those participating.
Friday February 20th - Stations of the Cross at 4:00pm.
Sunday February 22nd - The First Sunday in Lent will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 9:00am (Jalayne).
Tuesday February 24th - The Feast of St. Matthias will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 7:00am.
Wednesday February 25th - Morrison Minister's Council Lenten Lunch 12:00 noon at Kingdom Life Community Church. All are welcome and a short worship service will precede a light lunch. This event will continue for 4 more Wednesdays at various churches as noted below.
Friday February 27th - Stations of the Cross at 4:00pm.
Sunday March 1st - The Second Sunday in Lent will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 9:00am (Marc). Please keep Fr. Tom Scott in your prayers - still healing from a lengthy illness. Our First Sunday of the Month Coffee Hour & Fellowship in the Undercroft will follow MP.
Wednesday March 4th - MMC Lenten Lunch 12:00noon at the First Presbyterian Church.
Friday March 6th - Stations of the Cross at 4:00pm.
Sunday February March 8th - The Third Sunday in Lent will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 9:00am (Marc). DST begins +1 hour!
Wednesday March 11th - MMC Lenten Lunch 12:00noon at St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Friday March 13th - Stations of the Cross at 4:00pm.
Sunday March 15th - The Fourth Sunday in Lent will be celebrated with Holy Eucharist at 9:00am with Fr. Tom Scott.
Wednesday March 18th - Vestry meeting in the Undercroft at 9:00am. All members are welcome!
MMC Lenten Lunch 12:00noon at the United Methodist Church.
Thursday March 19th - The Feast of St. Joseph will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 9:00am.
Friday March 20th - Stations of the Cross at 4:00pm.
Sunday March 22nd - The Fifth Sunday in Lent will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 9:00am (Jalayne).
Monday March 23rd - The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord (transferred from the 25th) will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 7:00am.
Wednesday March 25th - MMC Lenten Lunch 12:00noon at Ebenezer Reformed Church.
Friday March 27th - No services.
Sunday March 29th - Palm Sunday will be celebrated with Holy Eucharist at 9:00am with Fr. Tom Scott.
Wednesday April 1st - Final voting day of our Lenten Study "Lent Madness" this year. The results will be announced tomorrow.
Thursday April 2nd - Maundy Thursday will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 7:00am. There will also be Mass at Christ Church Clinton at 6:00pm or can be watched online on Facebook at the button link below. There will be no watch at the Altar of Repose this year, but you are encouraged to spend one hour in prayer after sunset at home, as you are able.
Friday April 3rd - Good Friday will be celebrated with Stations of the Cross at 5:00p followed by a Mass of the Presanctified with Fr. Kevin Emge.
Saturday April 4th - Holy Saturday will be celebrated with Morning Prayer at 7:00am. There will also be an Easter Vigil Mass at Christ Church Clinton at 6:00pm or can be viewed online on Facebook at the button link below.
Sunday April 5th - Easter Sunday will be celebrated with Holy Eucharist at 7:30am with hymns by Fr. Kevin Emge. Note the earlier time! First Sunday of the month coffee hour will follow after Mass in the Undercroft to continue the celebrations!
February & March Calendar with rota
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