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
9:00 am & 5:00 pm
Thursday Healing Service
12:00 pm
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.
– Adopted by the St. Mary’s Vestry, May 2015
Heads Up & Save the Date
MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
Join Us for a Special Mother's Day Breakfast!
Sunday, May 12th, at 8:15am, Navajo Room
The Merry Men are sponsoring a special Mother’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 12th, at 8:15am in the Navajo Room, which is located in the parish hall just across from church. Please join us to celebrate the wonderful women that we have been blessed to have in our lives. All are welcome! Please note: The Mother’s Day breakfast will replace the regularly scheduled breakfast on the first Sunday in May on May 5th.
GOOD WORKS VOLUNTEER OUTING
"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
- Ephesians 2:10
Embrace the spirit of helping others by joining St. Mary’s volunteers to repair homes and restore hope for low-income families on Saturday, May 11th. The event is organized by Good Works, a Christian nonprofit organization located in Phoenixville, PA. Any skill level is welcome. To sign up, contact Scott Scheidt at sms9494@gmail.com. Let’s make this year unforgettable by creating positive change together for families in need!
WORKDAYS AT THE RECTORY
We are making excellent progress in painting the Rectory interior. Next up is trim work on the first and second floor, many brushes make light work!
The next work day will be April, 27 from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Please join us in pitching in as there is something for everyone to do, even an hour or two is helpful!
If you have questions, kindly direct any questions to Allyson Radford.
Weekly Activities
Sunday - Adult Formation
Sunday Mornings at 9am in the Navajo Room. With the guidance of Erlis Wickersham, we will study the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus with close attention to each passage in the Bible which emphasizes a different aspect of this Mystery. On four Sunday mornings through May 19.
Please note: there is no Adult Formation when we have our Merry Men breakfast in May, the Merry Men Breakfast will be on the second Sunday as that is Mother's Day!
Come and see for yourself, what wonderful works the Lord has done! -Psalm 46:8. All are welcome!
Monday - Bible Study
Monday morning Bible study meets on Zoom at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Now we are reading The Book of Psalms together. After reading from the Scripture, we discuss the passage to discover its relevance for lives today. All are always welcome to join us as we “read, mark, learn and inwardly digest” the meaning. If you have any questions, feel free to speak with Twila, Erlis or Mother Lucy Ann.
Please consider joining us as we explore the Scriptures.
11:00 am. Zoom meeting link HERE
Meeting ID: 832 4824 9414
Passcode: 938591
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Wednesday - St. Mary's Book Club
The May meeting of the St. Mary’s Book Club will take place on Wednesday, May 8th at 2 p.m. on Erlis Wickersham’s porch, weather permitting. We will read Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
At our June 12th meeting we will read Alfie and Me; What Owls Know, What Humans Believe (2023) by Carl Safina.
At our July 10th meeting our selection will be Bel Canto (2001) by Ann Patchett.
There will be no book club in August. Please give the book club a try! You don’t even have to read the book. The conversation is always lively (no lectures, ever!) and there are always 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
Wednesdays & Saturdays - Noah's Ark Thrift Shop
10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Now open with Spring Selection
Noah's Ark fulfills the mission of St. Mary's by clothing the needy, and providing affordable second-hand clothing and household items to the community.
Saturday - Rectory Workday
Rectory Workday - April 27th starting at 8:30am going until 2pm.
Please Join Us! There's something for everyone to do, many hands make light work!
Kindly direct any questions to Jim Anderson and/or Allyson Radford
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.
Answers to frequently asked questions about St. Mary's liturgy, customs and our facility.
