On Sunday December 7th, following the 10:00am service , let’s join hands at our “Ingathering Brunch” in the Navajo Room to celebrate our 2026 Stewardship Pledge drive.  Thank you to St. Mary’s Merry Men who are hosting our celebration.  See you soon and God Bless!

The next meeting of the book club will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at Erlis Wickersham's house. We will be discussing A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. On January 14th our reading selection will be Hymn on the Morning of Christ's Nativity (1645) by John Milton. On February 11th we will discuss Birding to Change the World (2024) by Trish O'Kane. Everyone is cordially invited to join at any time.

“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

Thank You & Ongoing Collection Thank you again for all of the recent White Gift donations supporting St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Chester, PA. As part of our continued tradition, we will begin collecting White Gifts for the coming year on Christmas Eve. White Gifts may be brought to the altar during our Christmas Eve Services and will be collected for future deliveries to St. Mary’s Chester.  Please write “Boy” or “Girl” and the age group on the outside of the gift to indic

A few great memories from our Fall Food Festival! Images submitted by Thomas Sean Kelleher

Drop off in the Navajo Room by December 16 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 additio

The Bible study group is finishing its consideration of First Corinthians. We expect to begin Second Corinthians on Monday, October 13th. This close textual study is open to everyone. There are no assignments, and you are welcome to join at any time. October 13th would be an especially g

Tomorrow! Saturday, November 15, from 10am to 2pm - Kids Activities on the Front Lawn of St. Mary's will include a Camelot Bounce Castle, Cornhole, Ladderball, Ring Toss & Pong - Can you post the highest score in any or all events? Don't forget to throw your hat in the ring for the Lucky Ducky 50/50 Raffle! $5 to adopt a ducky, or $20 for 5 chances to win! Will you pick the winning ducky? Fr. Conor will blindly pick the Lucky Ducky at 1:30 pm so pick your ducky by then!

Share what you can, take what you need! Our food pantry is almost empty again!  We know it is a busy time of year for all, however, please remember to make food donations. Our community is in need. Canned vegetables, soups, pasta, spaghetti sauce and olive oil have been requested by visitors to the pantry. Thank you for your generosity.  St. Mary’s Little Free Pantry is dedicated to combating hunger and nurturing our community. Anyone can support this effort by donating nonpe