St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church
June 4, 2020
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Dear Friends in Christ,
The past few weeks have been trying for our collective life as a nation. Even as we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects, we are once again faced with
In recent days, Bishop McLoughlin has shared reflections with the Diocese of Western North Carolina, as well as joining his voice with the other bishops of the Southeast in Province IV. Our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, has also published a message to the Church. These are available below:
- Bishop McLoughlin's Statement is available - HERE
- Bishops of Province IV' Statement is available - HERE
- Presiding Bishop Curry's Statement is available - HERE
Tomorrow, I'll share some of my own thoughts in my weekly Rector's Reflection. Our mission and ministry as God's people continues - to pray and work for justice, peace, and reconciliation.
Faithfully,
Andrew+
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June 7, 2020
The First Sunday after Pentecost:
Trinity Sunday
Morning Prayer
Online at 10:00AM
To join us via Zoom, simply click the link below.
You will be asked to enter your name and e-mail address.
Services are also streamed and archived via YouTube.
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Sunday Coffee Minute
Are you missing the opportunity to connect with
St. Mary's friends during Coffee Minute?
So are we!
After worship on Sunday, join us at 10:45AM for an online Coffee Minute on Zoom.
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Daily Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer will be offered each weekday morning at 9:00 AM in a Zoom meeting room, allowing us to see and hear one another. Click the button below to join.
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Online Giving to St. Mary of the Hills
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Thank you for your continued generous support of St. Mary of the Hills!
Even as we practice social distancing and refrain from gathering for the health and safety of one another, the mission and ministry of the Church is ongoing - Worship, Christian Formation, and Outreach to our community continue in this season.
Please continue to remember us with your generous financial support.
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Gifts can also be received via mail at P.O. Box 14 Blowing Rock, NC 28605.
Joe Raulerson, Financial Secretary, can speak with you about setting up recurring payments to fulfill your pledge. You may reach him via e-mail at [email protected].
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The Rector's Forum is taking a break this Sunday and will return on Sunday, June 14th.
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I wonder...
For those with children in the home, or the young at heart, click above to watch and engage with a video of the Godly Play story of 'Holy Baptism'.
This story has been shared previously and may be familiar to some. It is an especially appropriate this week as remember and celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
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'Reading Between the Lines'
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Reading Between The Lines
(formerly BibleWorkbench) will be offered via
Zoom meeting on
Fridays - 9:30 – 10:30am
from
May 22
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– July 17
th
. The program is ongoing since it is based on the Sunday Lectionary, but you do not need to commit forever! Just say 'yes' for one session at a time.
This class is being offered to parishioners at St. John’s Cathedral, Jacksonville, FL and St. Mary of the Hills, Blowing Rock, NC. A limited number of spaces are available. If you are interested in learning more or signing up for the first class, contact Owene Courtney ([email protected]).
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Hospitality House
Hospitality House continues to serve those who are experiencing food and housing insecurity in our community. In addition to serving three meals daily, Hospitality House is a food pantry and emergency shelter.
As they continue to adapt practices in response to COVID-19, some new needs and opportunities to support their mission have come to our attention:
- Single-serve beverages (such as tea or lemonade), as well as disposable plates, cups, and cutlery, are being used for meals. These items can be dropped off or shipped directly to Hospitality House.
- Volunteers can also work in the gardens, away from the building, with a face mask and social distancing practices in place. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Clara Coffey via e-mail ([email protected])
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Diocese of Western North Carolina
Resource Page
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The Diocese of Western North Carolina has set-up a resource page on their website, including online prayer resources, links to parishes in our diocese offering worship virtually, as well as public health resources.
Check out this excellent resource page by clicking the button below.
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