WELCOME HOME!
Join us this weekend for worship.
Saturday at 5:30 pm, Sunday at 9:00 am in the sanctuary, or
The service is also posted on our website
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If you would like a pastoral visit or a visit from one of our
Eucharistic Ministers, please contact Mo. Allison.
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Congratulations St. Mary's and The Branches Community FoodBank!
Your passion for outreach, ministry, and living mission in the greater Cape May County region has been recognized by Episcopal Community Services by awarding us a grant of $10,000.00 to be used for the purpose of expanding the ministry and mission of the Branches in joining with the Foodbank of New Jersey to assist those who are food insecure.
The ECS grants are designed to expand existing compassion and justice ministries of congregations or make new ones possible. Projects address one or more of the following objectives:
- To meet human needs in underserved and marginalized communities, especially communities of color
- To engage, collaborate, and partner with other organizations, including faith-based, secular, community, government, etc.
- To encourage advocacy for issues relating to social justice, including spearheading new advocacy efforts
St. Mary's and The Branches Community Foodbank were one of ten who received this grant in our Diocese of 144 churches. Thank you for all of your love, support, and outreach in Cape May County. A special thanks to Larry Schmidt for submitting our application, Sandra, and Terry for their work and dedication to the Branches and its mission, our President, Board, members, and vestry. Thank you to Debbie and her husband Steve who spent countless hours vacating the end bay of the Thrift Shop and reorganizing to make room for the Foodbank. And once again, thank you all for your continued donations of food, clothing, and other items for those in need. You are making a difference.
It was a joy to attend the ECS Summit this past weekend and to hear St. Mary's and the Branches being recognized, however, your work, church, is being heard, recognized, and known in the greater community outside of the Episcopal Church as well. Allow me to share with you that not only are we seeing new faces on Sundays but pastoral calls have increased significantly among non-members who have heard of our work, mission, and ministry. It is a privilege to walk alongside each and every one of you.
Keep up the good work!
Blessings,
Mo. Allison
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You may call Mo. Allison for a Pastoral Visitation at 551-697-6133 |
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Our 2022 Stewardship Campaign kicked off this past week. You should have received an introductory letter from Stewardship Chair Janet Proulx. Next week, a second letter and a pledge card will be sent, along with an informational sheet covering answers to questions you may have about pledging to St. Mary's. A copy of this week's letter is linked here.
Stewardship Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, November 7th.
All pledge cards will be due back on November 21st.
Thank you for the joyful and prayerful consideration of your stewardship to St. Mary's Church.
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Do you like to sing? Then we invite you to join the choir!
Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 5 pm; a short rehearsal is held on Sundays at 8:30 am.
No experience is necessary, just a desire to praise the Lord in song.
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Halloween Family Fun Day! |
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Lots of treats, and maybe a few tricks, will be happening on St. Mary's
front lawn on Halloween Day, October 31st!
We're planning an afternoon of lawn games, face painting, arts & crafts, treats and more ...
So, invite your friends, wear your costume, or not, and join us for
not-so-spooky Halloween fun any time from 11:30 to 3:30 pm!
If you have a talent to share, a fun idea, or would like to help out,
let Mo. Allison know.
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Brrr... Cold weather is on its way and we need your support! |
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The Branches is in need of men’s coats.
Also in need of
2X sweat pants,
men’s jeans ( 32, 34, and 36 ),
and men’s underwear size medium.
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Let's help to Stamp Out Hunger |
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Food insecurity is on the rise and St. Mary's is stepping up to assist our neighbors in need. During the month of October, please bring Canned Goods, Easy Microwavable Meals, and Boxed Food Items to the church on Sunday, or you may leave your donations in the chapel at any time. The bounty will be blessed and sent to The Branches for distribution. |
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Like to serve behind the scene?
Join the Altar Guild Team!
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St. Mary's Altar Guild is looking for new members!
The Altar Guild prepares the altar for Holy Eucharist and reverently cleans up the bread, wine, and Communion vessels after a service. If you like to work behind the scenes, enjoy working alongside others, then you will like being on the Altar Guild team. Training will be available. Contact Mo. Allison or Janice Haines.
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Forward Day by Day devotionals for November, December and January in large and small print are available in the church narthex. Please help yourself. If you would like a copy sent to you, please let the church office know and we will be glad to send one to you. |
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Birthday blessings to
Kay Denson on October 23rd, Margaret Conrad on October 27th and
Dave Kowalski on October 27th!
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Ways to contribute to St. Mary's |
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Your support of the mission and ministry of St. Mary's through your communal worship and financial support during these challenging times
is appreciated!
Ways to donate are:
- The Sunday collection plate
- Send a check payable to St. Mary's to:
St. Mary's Church,
9425 Third Ave., Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(Your envelope and number is not necessary, only your name.)
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Setting up a personal online banking "bill pay" option. The bank will mail the check for you to the church office.
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Mark your Calendars
Looking Forward...
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October: Food Drive - a basket is on the altar for your donations
October 28th - 5 pm Choir rehearsal
October 31st: Halloween Fun Day on the Lawn
November 7th: All Saints Sunday
November 14th: Thank You Reception/Coffee Hour -
November 28th: Advent Begins ( Advent Study to be determined)
December 21st: Blue Christmas Service
December 24th: Christmas Eve
more to come...
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Lectionary Text for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25 |
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Saturday 5:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 AM in person (church)
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