St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Wayne PA
104 Louella Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
610-688-1313
Love of God...Love of Neighbor, Friend, and Stranger Alike
Worship Services
Sunday Holy Eucharist
​7:45 am & 10:00 am
Weekdays Daily Office
​​ 9:30 am & 5:00 pm (begins Sept 9)
Thursday Healing Service
12:00 pm (begins Sept 12)
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Livestream of all services available on:
followed by Coffee Hour
Our Mission: God is calling the people of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, Pennsylvania to follow Jesus’ teaching to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Therefore we love and embrace each other, friend and stranger alike in worship, service and prayer
as we seek to live in and share God’s Word.
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– Adopted by the St. Mary’s Vestry, May 2015
Heads Up & Save the Date
Breakfast hosted by the Merry Men
THIS Sunday October 6th, 2024
8:15am - 9:30am
Navajo Room, Parish House
Join us for a breakfast and delightful conversation before we gather for worship! Breakfast will be served by the Merry Men from 8:15am-9:30am this Sunday, Oct 6, in the Navajo Room located in the Parish Hall. We hope to see you there!
If we miss you this Sunday, catch us next month on November 3 - same time, same place!
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Adult Formation Series at 9 AM on Sundays this Fall
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As we begin a new season in September, we invite you to join the Adult Formation class at 9 AM on the following Sundays:
Last of this series is on October 13th join us as we study these lively illustrations of the will of God.
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We meet in the Navajo Room for close reading and discussion. Everyone is welcome!
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6, 2024
4:00pm on the Lawn
Bring your furry, feathered, and finned friends to St. Mary’s for our annual Blessing of the Animals! This cherished tradition, held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, invites you to celebrate the joy and companionship that our pets bring to our lives.
What to Expect: Special Blessing Service: Join us outside the church, weather permitting, as we give thanks for all of God’s creatures. Each animal will receive an individual blessing from Father Conor, recognizing the unique bond you share with your pet.
Pet-Friendly Atmosphere: All pets are welcome, whether they walk, fly, or swim! For the safety and comfort of all, please ensure that your pets are properly leashed or contained. This event is a beautiful way to honor the animals that enrich our lives with their unconditional love and loyalty. We hope to see you and your pets there!
Fuel the Community:
Donate Breakfast Essentials to St Mary's Little Free Pantry
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St. Mary’s Church food pantry is dedicated to combating hunger and nurturing our community. Support us by donating nonperishable breakfast items like oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, granola bars, canned fruit, and peanut butter. Please place your contributions in the Little Free Pantry basket in the narthex. Together, we make a brighter morning for all!
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St. Mary's FALL FOOD FESTIVAL
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Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm
...which means it's time to start planning and preparing!
Calling Our Amazing St. Mary's Cooks
As fruits and veggies harvest season arrives, please get out your favorite jam, jelly, and pickle etc. recipes and prepare treats to be sold at our Fall Food Festival. More details to come! Thank you to Jean Wetzel for this reminder.
Planning for the Festival:
Let’s make this year’s event even better than last year. If you have questions, or if you would like to get involved, please reach out to Jean Wetzel at claywetz@verizon.net or Linda Noll at lindanoll390@gmail.com.
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Images and Videos from Last Year
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St. Mary’s Annual “Extreme Bocce” Tournament!
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Get ready for a day of fall fun on Saturday, October 12 starting at
10:00am, at St. Mary’s annual “Extreme” Bocce Ball Tournament.
Never played bocce? No problem! It’s an easy and fun lawn game where teams compete by taking turns rolling balls to get as close as possible to a smaller white target ball.
Joe and Mary Dixon will host this event at their home in Wayne (see address & start time below). Please join us to enjoy the lovely fall weather and spend some time together. No previous bocce experience is necessary; just bring your enthusiasm!
RSVP to Joe Dixon at ikidk56@verizon.net and let him know
1) how many are attending,
2) how many are planning to play so he can organize teams, and
3) if you have a preferred teammate (if not, we’ll pair you with someone!)
If you are playing, please be prompt so the matches can begin timely. Address: 510 Woodland Court, Wayne, PA 19087
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Weekly Activities
Sunday - Adult Formation October 13th 9:00 AM
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Old Testament Parables and the Parables of Jesus
Final lesson in this series will be on October 13th. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Monday - Bible Study
Monday morning Bible study meets on Zoom at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Beginning September 9th, we will discuss Old Testament LESSER PROPHETS on Mondays at 11 AM on Zoom. To join at any time, please click on the link you will find on the church webpage under the heading: Weekly Activities, Monday.
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As the church moves in new directions, this is an ideal time to commit yourself to closer acquaintance with the Bible. We offer a discussion class in which all can participate, or you can just drop in to listen. Come when you can and always be assured of a warm welcome. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Erlis Wickersham.
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Please consider joining us as we explore the Scriptures.
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11:00 am. Zoom meeting link HERE
Meeting ID: 832 4824 9414
Passcode: 938591
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Wednesday - St. Mary's Book Club
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The next meeting of the St. Mary's Book Club will take place on Wednesday, October 11th at 2 PM at Erlis Wickersham's house.
We will be discussing the French medieval short story entitled The Song of Roland.
Our November book is The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray (2019).
Finally, in December we will read Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. (1952)
Everyone is invited to attend for lively discussion and delicious refreshments.
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At this time, we are actively soliciting suggestions for next year's program. We already know that we will read The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. Do you have a favorite that you would like to share with the group? Please let us know!
Everyone is invited to attend for discussion and delicious refreshments.
If you are interested in the book questions from our recent discussion on
Bel Canto you may read them here
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Please come to the book club! You don’t even have to read the book. The conversation is always lively, and we serve delicious refreshments. If you have questions, please contact Erlis Wickerhsam.
Please check here for our current discussion questions
Please click here for the 2024 Reading List
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Our Story:
St. Mary's has been on the corner of Lancaster and Louella Avenue for over a hundred and thirty years. St. Mary’s and the village of Wayne grew up together. If you like, you can find a historical account of that growth HERE, but please know, our focus is not on our past, but rather it is on the church of the 21st century.
As an Episcopal Church, we love our liturgy. We will pray and sing and learn together through liturgy that honors God and feeds our soul. When you come visit, we will welcome you with open arms. As we grow in our relationship, we will hold your hand and cry with you if you are sick or distressed, and we will rejoice with you as you celebrate life's milestones. We will challenge you to learn more about God and how God will reconcile the world back unto himself. And we will prepare you to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Answers to frequently asked questions about St. Mary's liturgy, customs and our facility.
