St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church
May 7, 2020
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Earlier this week, Governor Cooper announced the first phase of easing the Stay-At-Home restrictions that have been in place in North Carolina since late March. Bishop McLoughlin's guidance for parishes in the Diocese of Western North Carolina, which suspends public worship and other gatherings, remains in effect until the end of May. We continue to gather in online community during this season; details about opportunities to gather online for worship, study, and fellowship are included below.
Let us continue to hold one another close in prayer in these days!
Faithfully,
Andrew+
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May 10, 2020
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Morning Prayer
Online at 10:00AM
To join us on Zoom, simply click the link below.
You will be asked to enter your name and e-mail address.
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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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This will be set-up as a meeting so that we can see and hear one another, and small groups will be created and rotated so that we are able to mingle with different individuals and families.
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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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This Sunday in the Rector's Forum we will be talking about reading
the book of Acts together as a parish during the season of Easter. This week, we will be discussing Acts 9:1-12:25. All are welcome!
Join us on Sunday morning at 9:00AM on Zoom.
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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 'The Parable of the Mustard Seed.'
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Joy and Sorrow in our Parish
+ Lewis Thompson, father of Katy Thompson died Monday, May 4th in High Point, NC. Funeral services will be held at a later date. An obituary may be viewed -
HERE
. We remember Katy, John, and their family in our prayers.
+ Frank Goewey, father of Richard Goewey, died Sunday, May 3rd. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 13th, and will be broadcast online. An obituary and information about the broadcast are available -
HERE
. We remember Richard, Mallory, and their family in our prayers.
As we become aware of births and deaths connected to the life of our parish community, this will be a space to share those announcements, as we have permission, so that we can pray for and support one another amidst all life's seasons. Please contact Fr. Andrew to share announcements of birth or death connected to your family.
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An Easter Season Message from our Bishop
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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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Many organizations in our community are working to meet the needs of our community in these days, most especially those who are experiencing food insecurity.
Below are links to several resources serving our community.
Clicking on the logos below will take you to each agency's website, where you can learn more about their services or make a contribution.
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