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WELCOME HOME!
Worship with us:
Sunday at 9:00 am in person and Live on Facebook
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Dearest friends and family,
I write to you this day from the diocesan discernment retreat, where we have gathered to pray, discuss and discern the call of the Holy Spirit for our future. As we on the committee gather together with our candidates for Bishop I humbly ask for your prayers.
God of all, hold the diocese of New Jersey in the palm of your hand during this time of discernment. Help us to come together as siblings of Jesus Christ, listening to one another with open hearts and open minds. Enter into our conversations and make them holy and lead us into a peaceful place of unity as we search for our new bishop.
Remaining Time Line:
May–October 2022: Discernment Process; Review of applications, interviews, background checks, and discernment retreat
Late October 2022: The slate of candidates is announced; Petition candidates are accepted
Early January 2023: Diocesan Meet and Greet; Opportunities to meet the full slate, comprised of Committee Nominees and, if applicable, Petition Nominees.
January 28, 2023: Special Electing Convention
June 24, 2023: Ordination of the 13th Bishop of New Jersey
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"The World is Built on Kindness"
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Yom Kippur 5783
A rich and powerful sermon for the time in which we live. Please take the time and listen to Rabbi Angela's important message.
Blessings+
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Adult Forum Book Study -
Sundays 10:30 am
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Atlantic Convocation Meeting
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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ANNUAL ATLANTIC CONVOCATION MEETING
DATE - Thurs., October 27
TIME - 7:00 PM
LOCATION - Holy Trinity in Ocean City
PROGRAM - provided by Dio NJ (Information on the Bishop Search)
Bring your knitted items for the Seamen's Ministry and Deacon Rich Wisniewski (richnewski@hotmail.com ) will deliver!
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Ministry Volunteers Needed
Ushers and Greeters
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The ministry of ushering is a crucial part of worship because it is one of the most visible ministries in the church. In Christ, you have received God’s unconditional love, and in Christ, you are called to extend that same unconditional love to others. Although an usher’s love is no stronger than the love found in the whole congregation of the body of Christ, nevertheless, the usher performs a major role in ensuring that people see and experience that love.
The ushers distribute bulletins and greet worshipers, making every attempt to make them feel welcome and at ease. The ushers are also available to answer questions of anyone needing assistance.
Please contact Mo. Allison or Julie if you are interested.
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Safe Church Training in October | |
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We are invited to participate in Safe Church Safe Communities Training at St. Barnabas By-the-Bay on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
This training is grounded in our call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and respect the dignity of every human being. It offers an opportunity to increase and enhance our ability to live out our Baptismal Covenant within our faith communities and in the world beyond.
It is offered to anyone who currently has oversight responsibilities for events, programs, or others engaged in ministry and ministerial roles
Please Register: https://tinyurl.com/SafeChurch10222022Villas
If you need a ride, please contact Mo. Allison
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Meet one of our regular summer members, Jonathan Woolley, who spends his summers in his family home in Avalon and has been attending St. Mary’s for several years. As a member of the Vestry of his home-town church in Ft. Lee, NJ, Jonathan has often shared helpful ideas and insights with members of our Vestry.
Jonathan enjoys spending his time on the beach, traveling, and running, as well as reading about history and current events. His dream is to travel to the Holy Land when he has the free time and monetary means to do so “because that’s where Jesus lived, worked and ‘played golf’”. That is a quote! In addition to being on the Vestry of his church, Jonathan is involved with various advocacy groups and works for the town Board of Ethics.
A graduate of both Manhattanville College (undergrad) and Rutgers with a
degree in Public Administration, he works doing research for professors from different colleges and universities. He would like us all to know that his life is way more interesting than you may think and he loves participating in stimulating conversations.
His favorite hymn is “The Right Hand of God” because “it’s a fun hymn you
can even dance to.” Check it out on You Tube . . . very uplifting and joyous. And, yes, it has a beat you can dance to! He added that his favorite hymnwriter is Wigbert of Burgandy who was a priest, poet and chronicler
c. 995 c.1050 and served as the Chaplain to the emperor of the Roman Empire, Conrad II. He expressed empathy for Wigo as a young boy growing up with that name since he was likely made fun of by his young peers.
What does Jonathan love about St. Mary’s? He says it’s the people and our
relaxed atmosphere. He considers the possibility that our “location may be part of God’s divine plan” since we’re across the street from Springer’s and WaWa, and around the corner from Uncle Bill’s and several bars. To be determined.
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Membership at St. Mary's consists of several different groups of "members." Some are Confirmed Communicant Members or who have transferred their membership by Letter of Transfer to St. Mary's. Some are Baptized into St. Mary’s or have requested that their names be entered in the Parish Register. Others are “members” by virtue of the fact that St. Mary’s is their church—the Christian community of which they are a part and where they worship regularly. Still, others are “summer members" or friends of St. Mary's. Many are part of St. Mary’s life, worship at St. Mary’s when in town, and support St. Mary’s financially. Canonically, they are not members in the legal sense, but they are every bit as much members of our parish family as those who are official members.
Please contact the church office if you would like to receive membership forms to be added to our data base.
email: SaintMarysStoneHarbor@gmail.com
We welcome you to join us!
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Prayer is a great ministry | |
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Perhaps we do not think enough about what an effective service prayer is. We do not believe as we should how it might help those we would serve, penetrating the hearts we cannot open, shielding those we cannot guard, teaching where we cannot speak, comforting where our words have no power to soothe; following the steps of our beloved through the toils and perplexities of the day, lifting off their burdens with an unseen hand at nights. No ministry is so like that of an angel is this — silent, invisible, known but to God.
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Placing flowers on the altar is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. If you would like to do so, simply choose a date on the flower chart in the parish hall and note who the flowers are in memory or honor of, and your name. A donation may be placed in the plate or sent to the church office. After the Sunday service, you may take the flowers home. Thank you for helping to support our altar guild ministry!
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Happy Birthday to
Ryan Cleffi on October 12th, Corine Reynolds on October 13th, Serena Smith on October 15th, and Henry Schellenger on October 15th!
Happy Anniversary to
John & Joan Langston on October 9th!
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If you would like to be remembered on your birthday or anniversary, please let the church office know so we can add you to our data base. | |
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Some ways to support St. Mary's
- 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.
Please note: Offering envelopes have been discontinued. Only your name is needed in order for the counters to record your giving.
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St. Mary's This 'n That Thrift Shop
Gold Winner of the 2022 Best of the Jersey Shore
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Come check out the GOLD Winner of the 2022 Best of the Jersey Shore thrift shops - St. Mary's This 'n That Thrift Shop!
When you're doing your fall cleaning, please remember This 'n That. Household items and clean usable clothing are welcome!
And while you're there, look around. You may find a bargain you can't resist!
Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Donation days: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm
Location: St. Mary's This 'n That
1304 Rt. 47 So., Rio Grande, NJ 08242 609-886-7272
Follow them on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-This-N-That-Thrift-Shop-268676343298636/
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Vanessa Gumm, a new member of St. Mary's, and realtor at Sotheby's in NJ and FL, will donate 10% of her commission to St. Mary's for anyone who is a member or attends St. Mary's who refers her for a sale.
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Could you help
The Branches Student Food Program
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Branches is supplying 80 back packs a week for 40 weeks to some local schools. The back packs will contain two nourishing weekend meals.
If you would like to help with this project, we are collecting the items in the picture. The milk should be in individual sized servings.
Children have always been a priority at Branches. This project is our way of helping to make sure that they are properly nourished. The need is great and growing. Thank you in advance for your help!
Donations may be dropped off to The Branches Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday, or Fridays from 9 AM to 12 noon, at 1304 Rt. 47 So., Unit AJ, Rio Grande. Or you many bring things to St. Mary’s and they will be taken to the Food Pantry for you.
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Sundays after worship (except on Vestry Sunday)- Adult Forum Book Study - Lost Christianities
• October 6th-10th – Mo. Allison is away for the Bishop's Discernment Retreat
• October 20th - Branches Grand Opening Celebration
• October 22nd - Safe Church Training
October 27th - Annual Atlantic Convocation Meeting 7:00 pm Holy Trinity Ocean City
• October 29th – Fall Family Fun Day
• November (Date TBD) Thanksgiving service/breakfast
• November 25th-26th (Women’s Club Festival of Trees Donation)
• December 17th – 7:30 pm at Cold Spring Presbyterian Production of Handel's Messiah with John Curtis, and Mo. Allison as Narrator
• December 21st – Blue Christmas
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12 Step Meetings in the Church Hall
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Monday at 8:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesday at 8:00 pm
Alanon Friday at 10:00 am
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The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23
October 9, 2022
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Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am Morning Prayer via Zoom
Sunday 9:00 AM in person (church)
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