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parish announcements
Adult & Youth Formation
Due to icy conditions, the Christmas Carol Sing has been postponed to Sunday, January 4th during fellowship time following the 10am service. We hope you will be able to join us for St. Mary's Christmas Carol Sing following worship on the new date which is the second 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 Ch
Welcome our Guest Priest
For Sunday, December 28th, we welcome Father David Beresford as our Guest priest. Ordained in the Church of England, in 2015 he moved to the USA, where he served as interim rector in churches across Pennsylvania and Delaware. He is the author of three books, Above & Below (2021 ), Call to Love (2023) and Blessed by God (2025) . He has also contributed articles to Living Church Magazine and The Anglican Digest. He writes a weekly blog at https://davidberesford.net . He is
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.
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
Help fight hunger in our Area with the Little Free Pantry
Share what you can, take what you need! Olive oil, soups, pasta, storage/sandwich bags, and soap have been requested by visitors to the pantry. 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 Lancaste
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
"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 .
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