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Christmas At St. Mary's
Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Eve Family Service 4:00pm Children’s Nativity Pageant Christmas Eve Mass Candlelight Service with Carols, Choir and Orchestra 9:00pm Thursday, December 25th Christmas Day Service 10:00am


Children’s Pageant
December 24th Calling all little ones and parents of little ones! To join into our Children’s Pageant this year, please arrive between 3:15 and 3:45 so we can get your children fitted for costumes. The children will then process in during the reading of the Gospel. If interested, please email Fr. Conor so he knows how many to prepare for.


Worship For Sunday December 28
December 28, 2025 The First Sunday after Christmas Day And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’”) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one ha


Services 12-14-2025
Oh The Weather Outside Is Frightful! The roads outside are not in great shape. Lancaster is being plowed now, and Louella has not been touched. The Church driveway has been plowed but parking spaces are limited. Fr Conor will be here in case anyone comes, but nobody should feel obligated. The best bet is to stay safe if you're at all concerned about driving. Our other Sunday events will be rescheduled. Lancaster Ave Louella Ave


Around St. Mary's
A few pictures from our Ingathering last Sunday. "A Time for growth" We are seeking photographs of our beautiful people and places, e.g. photos from recent events, our church and grounds including art, gardens, favorite spots, sunrises and sunsets, etc. "Throwback" photos of special memories at St. Mary's are also welcome! Please send pictures to our Parish Administrator Nicole Marie , and you may see it in the eChimes!


LESSONS & CAROLS
A Festival of Lessons & Carols Sunday, December 7 at 4:00pm The Promise of the Messiah is celebrated through readings, carols, and choral music in this cherished candlelight service in the Anglican tradition. Featuring the music of Praetorious, Howells, Schutz, Palestrina The choir and soloists of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church are under the direction of Dr. Gordon Turk. The Reverend Conor Alexander, Rector


AROUND ST. MARY'S
In loving memory A throwback to former Sexton Bob Simpson and former Parishioner Barbara Zimmer as they prepared for Advent 2010 at Saint Mary's. A labor of love! Image submitted by Ruth Silver


Adult & Youth Formation
We hope you will be able to join us for St. Mary's Christmas Carol Sing following worship on the Sunday after Christmas. This will be a sing-and-learn event, as Twila Garletts will briefly explain the history or meaning behind each carol selected. You can take part in this event! Please send your favorite Christmas carol to Twila Garletts at twilagarletts@verizon.net Before you get too excited, though, there are a few restrictions. Please try to contribute a carol that hasn't


"KALEIDOSCOPE" ART SHOWCASE
December 14th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm “Kaleidoscope" Art Showcase of Select Art Pieces by Timothy M. O'Donovan in the Navajo Room of the Parish House with Coffee Hour Refreshments of Olde Noelle Christmas served until noon by Andrew Clifford. Prints and Originals will be available for purchase.


RADNOR WREATHS - TROOP 284
Scout Troop 284 will have a table for selling wreaths at Coffee Hour after the service THIS SUNDAY! Parishioner Penelope Busch and one of her fellow scouts will be selling 24 inch wreaths for $27 each. Sales will support scout troop activities and summer camp/Philmont.


Advent Quiet Day
Saturday December 6th 9:30am-11:00am. 1700 Years after the Council of Nicea (325 AD) we still say the creed during worship. Come join us for our Advent Quiet Morning as we explore why this is still important to us today. And for a bonus, learn how Jolly Old St. Nicholas played a role in shaping our creed. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Erlis Wickersham .


THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE
Thursday November 27th at 9:00am St. Mary’s will have a Thanksgiving Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th at 9:00am!
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