Newsletter

October 22, 2026

Renewal – it works!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy Birthday, Freddie!

Saint Mary’s church family wishes Freddie a very happy and blessed birthday! We truly appreciate her and are grateful to have her as part of our church family.

May God continue to bless her with good health, happiness, and many more wonderful years ahead.

With love and prayers, we wish her all the very best!

Sunday School Non-Food Donation Drive

Our Sunday School has created a Non-Food Collection Box to support those in need. We invite everyone to contribute non-food essentials such as toothpaste, shampoo, shaving supplies, lotion, soap, and other personal care items.

A heartfelt thank-you to our Sunday School for making this collection box possible and to everyone for their generous donations and support. May God bless you all for your kindness and generosity!

Important Reminder:

Sunday Service Time Change & ABATE Visit

Dear Saint Mary’s Family,

Please note that our Sunday Mass on November 1st will begin at 10:00 AM as we prepare to welcome ABATE for their annual visit to Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church.

Volunteers Needed!

We would greatly appreciate volunteers to help with preparations, setup, welcoming our guests, and other activities throughout the event. Your time and assistance will help make this gathering a success!

If you are available to lend a hand, please contact the Parish Office or Sue Rumph

Thank you for your continued generosity and support. We look forward to celebrating together!

Click here to get tickets!

ST. MARY'S VIDEO

If you haven't had the chance yet, we invite you to watch our fantastic video that beautifully showcases everything St. Mary's represents—simply click play above or you can find it on the first page of our website!

If you found it enjoyable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review for Road K Productions. You can easily find them on Google and share your thoughts on their incredible work over the past year in bringing this video to life.

Thank you for your support!

Online Services!

At this time we are providing on Facebook and Youtube our Sunday and Wednesday 9am Services online! They can also be found through clicking on the Facebook icon on the first page of our website. You do not need to have a Facebook account to view services.

Silent Prayer

We warmly invite you to partake in silent prayer sessions held in the fireside room!

Every Wednesday, following our healing services, we gather at 10:00 am to engage in morning silent prayer.

Additionally, we extend this sacred opportunity to you on Thursday evenings at 6:15 pm. Join us as we come together in unity and purpose, fostering a collective spirit of hope and healing.

Get Involved!

Daughters of the King

Thank you to all that attended our October Meeting meeting! The next meeting will be held on November 3, 2026 at 10:00am in the Fireside Room.

Study topic: Walk in Love by Scott Gun & Melody Wilson

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Monthly meetings will take place the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall.

Please note that there will be no meetings in July or August.

Next meeting will be on October 26.

Blessing Box

We are reaching out to our community for support in gathering non-perishable food items for our blessing box. Food can be dropped off at the office during office hours. Any contribution is greatly appreciated!

Below is a list of non-perishable foods we will need to keep them stocked:

Canned items: Fruit, vegetables, soup, tuna, chicken, salmon, beans, pork & beans, tomato sauce, ravioli, chili, spaghetti - O’s, stew.

Plastic jars/bottles:

Peanut butter, jelly, applesauce, juice, baby food.

NON-FOOD DONATIONS

FOR ST. ROSALIE’S COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo/ conditioner, body wash, deodorant, cleaning wipes, toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes (adult and child), feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, personal soap bars, hand sanitizer, and more!

Committees at St. Mary’s

If you’d like to join a committee, don’t hesitate to reach out to the contact person listed for each one! Feel free to use our directory for each contact person information. If you are having difficulty accessing the director, please reach out to the office!

Property Committee: Care for building and grounds. From maintenance to room/space rentals.

Chair: John Mitchell

Youth/Sunday School & Young Families: Christian Education and Youth involvement in the Church Services

Chair: Adrian Drake

Community Outreach: Organize our service to the community and facilitate fundraisers for our Parish!

Chair: Susan Rumph & Elaine Curry

Finance and Stewardship Committee: Financial Records of the Church, Investment Recommendations, Organizing an effective Stewardship Program for the Parish.

Chair: Janet Hanks

Greeters Task Force: Ensures all visitors at worship and church events feel welcomed, introduced to others, and included.

Chair: Kevin Sullivan

Marketing Task Force: Manages church communications, including articles, flyers, social media, and the website.

Chair: Karen Lucas

Capital Campaign Committee: Identify needed updates to enhance our church and oversee strategic fundraising for these improvements

Chair: Susan Rumph

Hispanic Task Force: Outreach to Hispanic communities, exploring ways our church can offer support and make meaningful connections.

Chair: Mary Castro & Eugenia Gonzalez

Blessing Box Volunteers: help combat local food insecurity by collecting and restocking non-perishable food donations in the Blessing Box located at the library.

Chair: Kevin Sullivan

Non-Food Pantry Committee: accepts and organizes donations of essential non-food items such as hygiene products, clothing, backpacks, and more.

Chair: Patricia McCrave

Native American Task Force: celebrate and uplift Native American traditions, worship practices, and community outreach & Sage

Chair: Debby Krauss

Room Rentals

Looking for the perfect space to host your next event? Look no further! We offer flexible room rentals ideal for a variety of occasions, whether it's a one-time event or a recurring meeting. Our versatile spaces are perfect for weddings, birthdays, meetings, clubs, and more!

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN OUR PARISH HALL

Stay up to date with all Services, events, and more at:

St. Mary's Calendar and Events

Online Giving through Amplify

For anyone that may be interested, below is the link to our online giving and stewardship option. Your willingness to contribute online is greatly appreciated and we are truly grateful for your support. Your generosity helps us continue our mission and make a positive impact in the community. Thank you and God bless!

Click here: Online Giving Link

Our Parish Prayer list:

Lord Christ,

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, including those serving in our military.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially those suffering from the war in the Middle East, the people of Ukraine and those on St. Mary’s prayer list: Ken, Trish N., Annie, Jessica, Joe, Shawn, Nancy, Sydney & Nancy Penna .

We ask this in your most Holy Name. Amen.