Holy Gospel Matthew 13:31-33,44-52 Jesus put before the crowds another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.” He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all

Loaves and the Fishes Icon by Anna Poloz Holy Gospel Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food f

Bishop Gutierrez will be visiting St. Mary’s on December 6, 2026, which makes it an excellent time for Confirmations, Receptions, and Reaffirming your Baptismal Vows. Each requires preparation, and Fr. Conor will begin that process this summer. Please contact him if you are interested in taking advantage of this formation opportunity through Word and Sacrament.

The Parable of the Sower by Fikos Antonios Holy Gospel Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 Jesus put before the crowd another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good

We welcome our Guest Priest The Rev. Paul DeWitt Reid The Rev. Paul DeWitt Reid is recently retired as Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Elkins Park. He was educated at Penn State and at University of Edinburgh in Scotland and received his Master of Divinity degree with honors from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He was ordained a Priest at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley in 2009. Prior to that he had a twenty-year career in Information Technology

Come Holy Spirit! THIS Sunday we celebrate the Day of Pentecost, which is when the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles and the Church was born. You are invited to wear red as a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s "Tongues of Flame” which rested on the Apostles during that holy time.

Updated Time This year on Good Friday we will join the other Wayne Churches for an ecumenical observance of our Lord's passion. At 11:45 we will gather at Wayne Presbyterian Church, and process to Saint Katharine of Siena Church where the Good Friday Liturgy will begin at 12:00. All are welcome. Please join us!

April 5 - The Sunday of the Resurrection EASTER DAY 7:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Ministers available during Communion in the Lady Chapel

This year on Good Friday we will join the other Wayne Churches for an ecumenical observance of our Lord's passion. At 12:00 we will gather at Wayne Presbyterian Church, and process to Saint Katharine of Siena Church where we will have the Good Friday Liturgy. All are welcome to join.

Stations of the Cross will be held during Lent on Tuesdays at 5:15 PM, following Evening Prayer.

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

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

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.