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.

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.

“But since you excel in everything-in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love, we have kindled in you-see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” -2 Corinthians 8:7  Thank you, Anthony Chase for sharing that you ride your bike 15 miles two times a week to come to St. Mary’s and that the church has had such an important impact on your life!  St. Mary’s is blessed to have you! It has been a gift that so many St. Mary’s parishioners have sha

Join St. Mary’s in the spirit of giving as we prepare Christmas Meals for families served by St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in North Philadelphia, living out the message of Matthew 25:40. To participate, simply fill a supplied bag with non-perishable food items to provide a meal for 4–6 people and drop it off in the Navajo Room by December 16. Empty bags will be made available on Sunday, November 23rd following services.   In addition, envelopes are available in the pews for

Share what you can, take what you need! St. Mary’s Little Free Pantry is dedicated to combating hunger and nurturing our community. Anyone can support this effort by donating nonperishable items like oatmeal, cereal, cake mix, pancake mix, fruit bars, granola bars, canned fruit, and peanut butter. You can place donations directly into the pantry (on the corner of Lancaster Ave. and Louella Ave.) or place them in the basket in the Narthex on the way into church.

Envelopes with a card for your Christmas flower memorial listing are located in the pews. Please place your memorial request, along with your donation, in either the collection plate or return to the church by Monday, December 15.  Please make checks payable to St. Mary’s Altar Guild.  Contact Mary Dixon at Crossroadsmom1@verizon.net or 610-247-2804, if any questions.

Fall Outdoor Clean-up Day Saturday, November 1st 10:00am - 2:oopm Spend a few hours helping to tidy and beautify our campus.  Calling all volunteers to help rake leaves, prune bushes, remove branches, etc.  If you have tools you prefer to use, bring them - but we will have plenty of tools on hand. We will also have a dumpster in the driveway for any yard waste, and any old, unnecessary items stored in the basement of the church. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Questions? C

Please remember to sign-up to host coffee hour!  The sign-up sheet can be found on the radiator outside of the Navajo room, next to the...