September 8, 2023

This Week at St. Mary's-in-Tuxedo

From the Rector

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Today the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our patron. Her mother, St. Anne couldn't have imagined the things that God had in store for her tiny baby girl. Pious legend has it that she brought Mary up in faithfulness and taught her to love God with all her heart. This influence can be clearly seen when, without hesitation, Mary says "yes" to God's plan for her, and when she proclaims in her song, the Magnificat, a perfect understanding of God's will for mankind and the vision of his kingdom of true justice, love, and reconciliation.

As Christians, our vocation is--like Mary--to be Godbearers to the world in our time. In our baptisms and confirmations, we too say "yes" to God's call to us. May Mary's example, and her intercessions encourage and inspire us to go forth into the world in the power of the Spirit.

Blessings,

Fr. Rick

Bert Lucarelli

July 20, 1936 - August 10, 2023

Memorial Service

Saturday, September 9th, 11am

at St. Mary’s in-person & via livestream

More info here

Please join us Sunday, September 10th, as we officially kick off the new program year with the return of our choir, or Schola Cantorum, and the restart of our Sunday School program (please be sure children arrive by 9:45am).

Sunday School Resumes September 10th

The formation of children is a critical part of our mission. Service in church helps them learn about responsibility, charity, and self-sacrifice. Children are welcome to participate in our programs and/or attend church services with their parents. Under age 5, there is a a fun childcare program. Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to attend Sunday School. Those 10 and older are encouraged to participate in the service as acolytes or readers. Please speak with Father Rick or call the church office at 845.351.5122 for more information.

We hope you can join us at the beautiful Tuxedo Club for this fun evening to benefit a good cause! Tickets are $200 per person. You may buy tickets online or send a check to St. Mary’s, PO Box 637, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987.

Office Administrator Position Open

St. Mary’s is seeking an Administrative Assistant to be a welcoming and responsive presence in the church office on a regular basis (Mondays-Thursdays, 9am to 1pm). This is a part-time role that provides general office support to the staff, committees, and congregation, in order to support the ministries and mission of St. Mary’s. The full position description is available here.

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