My sincere apologies to all for any confusion caused this morning. Unfortunately, my DRAFT version of the weekly E-News was sent out inadvertently this morning . I thought I had "unscheduled" the email while I was making final edits to the calendar. Alas, I had not.

The below version of the E-News is the FINAL version.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Allison

Barn Swallow

Julius Bien

Even the sparrow has found a home,

and the swallow a nest for herself,

where she may have her young—

a place near your altar,

Psalm 84

Quam Dilecta!

This Week of January 28

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Weekly Calendar

Quick Links for Online Worship and Fellowship

A Prayer for our Community in Transition

Almighty God, you know the needs of your Church in every place: look graciously upon the people of Saint Mary’s and grant us the guidance of your Holy Spirit as we seek a new Rector for this parish. Guide the members of our Search Committee as they labor to be faithful in seeking your will. Inspire those who will discern with us, that each may be responsive to Your call. Give us wisdom and confidence in your timing, and in all things help us to seek the path you have set for us to follow. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Prayer Requests

If you have additions to our Parish Prayer List, please fill out this,

Online Prayer Request Form There are also always paper forms available in the rear of the church or our parish office.

Poinsettias Looking for Homes

The sunroom is full of poinsettias from our Christmas altar flower arrangements and they are up for grabs. Please feel free to take one home or distribute some to friends in need of a little color and beauty amidst these dreary days of winter.

Angels' Treasures re-opens this Thursday, February 1st

at 10 am! 

Last Call to sign-up for the No Place for Hate Workshop

Space is Limited! Sign-up today!

No Place For Hate Workshop - February 4, 2024

We will be offering a special workshop in collaboration with First Lutheran Church. This is a fabulous opportunity to learn how you can make a difference in our community, support those who are persecuted, bullied or victim to racism and hatred. Participants will participate in powerful role playing designed to teach Bystanders how they can help. There are only 20 spots total in the workshop so, please sign-up quickly if you are interested. The workshop will take place at First Lutheran Church in West Barnstable from 12:30 to 2:30 PM.

Please click here to signup.



Wednesday Spiritual Discussions Group

Wednesdays at 10am via zoom. We are discussing The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr (available on Amazon). We will begin with The Forward and Introduction. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Deacon Elizabeth Whitmore at [email protected]

Save these February Dates 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 13, 5pm-7pm  

Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Wednesday, February 14, 12 Noon 

A combined service with First Lutheran Church, hosted at Saint Mary’s 

Lent Flicks and Luncheon

Sundays at 11:30am beginning Sunday, February 18 

One Combined Holy Eucharist

Sunday, February 25 at 9:00 am 

Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, February 25 at 10:15am 

Followed by brunch in Walden Hall at 11:30am 



Shrove Tuesday Supper - February 13

We will be hosting a Pancake Supper in Walden Hall to mark Shrove Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Join us for some delicious fluffy pancakes, sausage and bacon on the Eve of Lent.

RSVP Here

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AEA822A0FE3-47291000-shrove

Lent Flicks & Luncheon series:

All are warmly welcome to join us in Walden Hall on Sunday afternoons throughout Lent for a simple lunch of soup and bread followed by a movie and stimulating theological discussion. Our lent flicks will begin after Ash Wednesday, on Sunday, February 18th at 11:30am. Please look for a list of movie titles and registration in our coming weekly E-news. If you are interested in helping make soup or bread for one of the Sundays please contact Marian Ferguson.

Legacy Giving - 1891 Society

When we look back on our lives, we think of those people and places that have meant the most to us. Has Saint Mary’s Church been such a place for you? Has this community of grace and its

people nurtured your soul? Would you like to assure that the ministries of our Church which proclaim the love of God in Jesus Christ in word and deed continue for future generations? If so,

please consider joining the 1891 Society and becoming a legacy donor.

Thank you,

Click HERE to learn how you can join the 1891 Society

Annual Parish Meeting ~ call for reports:

Our annual parish meeting will be held on February 25. Please submit all reports to Julie Remie, at [email protected]. Deadline is Friday, February 9 at 3pm. Please format reports with the following: Highlights from 2023, Looking ahead in 2024. Include 2-3 photos if possible. 

• Weekly E-News deadline: Wednesday at noon.
• In an effort to keep it brief we will only highlight happenings of the next 10 days in our E-News.
• The deadline for submissions for our Monthly E-Newsletter will be the 25th of the prior month.
• For your convenience, the Monthly Newsletter (printed out) will be available in the sunroom and the back of the church for those who would like a paper copy. If you know of someone who would enjoy receiving a paper copy in the regular mail please let Allison know.

     Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 395

3055 Main Street

Barnstable, MA 02630

508-362-3977

www.stmarys-church.org