As we begin the new school year, St. Mary’s is celebrating National Breakfast Month in September by helping to stock our Little Free Pantry with breakfast favorites! A nutritious breakfast can be an important start to the school day, and throughout September, we invite donations of shelf-stable breakfast items, including cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, fruit cups, and more. Donations may be dropped off at the church, or you can support the pantry by visiting our Little Free

Every Sunday our vases on both the High Altar and the Lady Chapel Altar are filled with lovely flowers in memory of, or in thanksgiving for, loved ones. We also have a sanctuary candle that burns by the Ambry to remind us of our Lord’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament, and this may also be given in memory of or in thanksgiving for loved ones. The memorial is listed in the Sunday bulletin, and loved ones are remembered during Eucharist services for the week. Several weeks a

Get ready for a day of fall fun on Saturday, Sept 12, 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. Join Us For Lunch! Lunch and refreshments will be provided, so please come and just hang out by the pool even if you are not interested in playing bocce. Spectators and hungry folks are welcome! Co

Big thanks to our Outreach Committee! For our annual Unity in our Community gathering, we gave away 104 backpacks this year! Elmo was so impressed he made a special appearance. A special thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and participated in this year’s Unity in Our Community event! This past Saturday, St. Mary’s joined neighbors, friends, fellow parishes, and community organizations for the annual Unity in Our Community block party. It was a wonderful opportunit

Adult And Youth Spirituality Sunday Mornings at 9:00am In the Navajo Room It's a new season and we're hoping our diverse selection of topics for classes will intrigue you. We're beginning with the mysterious topic "What Is Hell? It May Not Be What You Think It Is." Last season we talked about heaven, so this season we decided to look at the other side. On Sept. 13, Fr. Conor will discuss the Garden of Eden and the Fall. This topic looks at the idea of hell as separation from

Sunday, August 30, 2026 The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Rebuking or Calling Saint Peter By an anonymous Flemish Master (c. 1600)

We are in the final stretch for the Volunteer Window Painting project! Project Brief: Issue: Paint on the exterior wood frames and sills has degraded, leaving wood bare and exposed to the elements. Benner & Sons was hired to repair any wood that had rotted, been damaged by insects or fallen away entirely. Now it is up to us to restore the windows with protective paint! Please note, we've moved on to Parish House Lower Level which doesn't require ladder work! Project Calendar

Online via Zoom at 11:00am The stalwart members of Monday morning Bible study are beginning to read St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Please feel welcome and encouraged to join us on Monday, August 17th for thoughtful discussion. Everyone participates, and we proceed at a comfortable pace. No preparation is required. Questions or suggestions? Please contact Erlis Wickersham. See below for Zoom information: 11:00 am. Zoom meeting link HERE Meeting ID: 832 4824 9414 Passco

THIS SUNDAY WE WELCOME THE REV. MARCIA WILKINSON Emerita The Rev. Marcia has ministered in four parishes: St John Episcopal Church, Carlisle, PA, as Associate Rector for Children’s Ministries, Mission and Pastoral Care; The Cathedral Church of the Advent, Birmingham, AL, as Canon Missioner and Day School Chaplain; All Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, MD, as Senior Associate of Pastoral Care, and Outreach/Mission; and St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Honey Brook, PA, as Priest

Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in our Christmas in July White Gift collection and celebration! Through your incredible generosity, we collected over 30 White Gifts for children at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Chester, PA. These gifts will help bring joy to children during the upcoming Christmas season. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make this important ministry possible!

St. Mary’s Summer Church Picnics Save the Dates for Fellowship & Fun 2026 Picnic Schedule Wednesdays 6:00pm Indoors @ the Parish House August 19 - Hosted by Outreach Hot dogs, burgers and chicken, iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish (salad, dessert, fruit, BYOB). Each picnic will have a designated church group to help with set-up, clean-up and a fun fellowship activity. Please mark your calendars for o

Christ Walking on Water: The Eye of the Storm By Anna Poloz Holy Gospel Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he c