Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

Hampton Bays, NY

Newsletter

June 5, 2025

Renewal 2025

IT WORKS!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Blessing of Cross

On Rogation Sunday, Father Justin gave a special blessing to the beautiful cross on our lawn—lovingly crafted by our very own Russell Rose!

Special Anniversary

A special blessing was given to John & Carol Mitchell last Sunday in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary!

Sunday School Boat Trip

Last Sunday, our Sunday School class embarked on a fun boat trip that was nothing short of a delightful adventure!

Last Day of Sunday School Parish Picnic

Sunday June 8, 2025

After Sunday Service!

LEM TRAINING

Wednesday June 25, 2025

7:00pm- 8:00pm

New Committee

Join Our New Native American Task Force!

We’re forming a new Task Force to celebrate and uplift Native American traditions, worship practices, and community outreach & Sage. If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Debby Krauss (Chair). All are welcome!

Upcoming Donation Drop Off! This Saturday!

St. Mary's Yard Sale

Committees at St. Mary’s

If you’d like to join a committee, don’t hesitate to reach out to the contact person listed for each one! Feel free to use our directory for each contact person information. If you are having difficulty accessing the director, please reach out to the office!

Property Committee: Care for building and grounds. From maintenance to room/space rentals.

Contact: Richard Brown

Youth/Sunday School & Young Families: Christian Education and Youth involvement in the Church Services

Contact: Adrian Drake

Community Outreach: Organize our service to the community and facilitate fundraisers for our Parish!

Contact: Susan Rumph

Finance and Stewardship Committee: Financial Records of the Church, Investment Recommendations, Organizing an effective Stewardship Program for the Parish.

Contact: Janet Hanks

Greeters Task Force: Ensures all visitors at worship and church events feel welcomed, introduced to others, and included.

Contact: Kevin Sullivan

Marketing Task Force: Manages church communications, including articles, flyers, social media, and the website.

Contact: Karen Lucas

Capital Campaign Committee: Identify needed updates to enhance our church and oversee strategic fundraising for these improvements

Contact: Susan Rumph

Hispanic Task Force: Outreach to Hispanic communities, exploring ways our church can offer support and make meaningful connections.

Contact: Mary Castro

Blessing Box Volunteers: help combat local food insecurity by collecting and restocking non-perishable food donations in the Blessing Box located at the library.

Contact: Irene Blydenburgh

Non-Food Pantry Committee: accepts and organizes donations of essential non-food items such as hygiene products, clothing, backpacks, and more.

Contact: Patricia McCrave

St. Mary's Video

If you haven't had the chance yet, we invite you to watch our fantastic video that beautifully showcases everything St. Mary's represents—simply click play above or you can find it on the first page of our website!

If you found it enjoyable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review for Road K Productions. You can easily find them on Google and share your thoughts on their incredible work over the past year in bringing this video to life.

Thank you for your support!

Updating Our Directory

We have observed that certain details within our directory may not reflect the most current information, and we are reaching out to encourage everyone to take a moment to update their profiles with accurate addresses, phone numbers, emails, and birthdays.

You have the option to make these updates directly on your profile or, if you prefer, you can simply email me, and I will happily assist you from the admin side.

Furthermore, we understand that some individuals may be experiencing challenges in accessing the directory. Please do not hesitate to contact the office, as I am more than willing to guide you through the process and ensure you can access this resource with ease. Your participation in keeping our directory up-to-date is greatly appreciated!

Online Services!

At this time we are providing on Facebook and Youtube our Sunday and Wednesday 9am Services online! They can also be found through clicking on the Facebook icon on the first page of our website. You do not need to have a Facebook account to view services.

Silent Prayer

We warmly invite you to partake in silent prayer sessions held in the fireside room!

Every Wednesday, following our healing services, we gather at 10:00 am to engage in morning silent prayer.

Additionally, we extend this sacred opportunity to you on Thursday evenings at 6:15 pm. Join us as we come together in unity and purpose, fostering a collective spirit of hope and healing.

Get Involved!

Teddy Bear Ministry

Every FIRST Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM, we invite you to join us as we craft teddy bears destined for the brave little hearts in our community. These cuddly companions will be donated to the ambulance department, ensuring that sick children receive a soft hug during challenging times. These meetings will be lead by the Daughters of the King but anyone who is interested may join!

Daughters of the King

Thank you to all that attended our May meeting! The next meeting will be held on July 1, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room.

Book study: The Women of Easter by Liz Curtis Higgs

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Monthly meetings will take place the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall.

Next Meeting will be on June 24, 2025

Blessing Box

We are reaching out to our community for support in gathering non-perishable food items for our blessing box. Food can be dropped off at the office during office hours. Any contribution is greatly appreciated!

Below is a list of non-perishable foods we will need to keep them stocked:

Canned items: Fruit, vegetables, soup, tuna, chicken, salmon, beans, pork & beans, tomato sauce, ravioli, chili, spaghetti - O’s, stew.

Plastic jars/bottles:

Peanut butter, jelly, applesauce, juice, baby food.

NON-FOOD DONATIONS

FOR ST. ROSALIE’S COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo/ conditioner, body wash, deodorant, cleaning wipes, toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes (adult and child), feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, personal soap bars, hand sanitizer, and more!

Room Rentals

Looking for the perfect space to host your next event? Look no further! We offer flexible room rentals ideal for a variety of occasions, whether it's a one-time event or a recurring meeting. Our versatile spaces are perfect for weddings, birthdays, meetings, clubs, and more!

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN OUR PARISH HALL

Yoga

Monday and Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm

Dance Classes

Every Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

St. Mary's Parish Hall

8-9pm

Stay up to date with all Services, events, and more at:

St. Mary's Calendar and Events

Online Giving through Amplify

For anyone that may be interested, below is the link to our online giving and stewardship option. Your willingness to contribute online is greatly appreciated and we are truly grateful for your support. Your generosity helps us continue our mission and make a positive impact in the community. Thank you and God bless!

Click here: Online Giving Link

Parish Prayer List

Lord Christ,

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, including those serving in our military especially Robert, Brandon, Greg, James, Matthew, Lisa, Chris, Zachary, and Jonathan and for all veterans.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially those suffering from the war in the Middle East, the people of Ukraine and those on St. Mary’s prayer list: Teddy, Kelly, Kenn, Sandy, Kenzie, Priscila, Bonnie and Ron, Joyce, Harper, Richie and Susan, Peg, Jon, Patty and Kerry, Christopher, Elaine & Craig, Susie & Ken, Ryan, Torre, Betty, Lona, Barbara F, Kathy T, Louis, Maryann, Mike D, Joseph F, Jesse G, Martin, Gail D, Ashlyn C, Brian, Cameron.

We ask this in your most Holy Name. Amen.