Online via Zoom at 11:00am The stalwart members of Monday morning Bible study are beginning to read St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Please feel welcome and encouraged to join us on Monday, August 17th for thoughtful discussion. Everyone participates, and we proceed at a comfortable pace. No preparation is required. Questions or suggestions? Please contact Erlis Wickersham. See below for Zoom information: 11:00 am. Zoom meeting link HERE Meeting ID: 832 4824 9414 Passco

Sunday, August 16, 2026 The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Heals the Daughter of the Canaanite Woman Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

THIS SUNDAY WE WELCOME THE REV. MARCIA WILKINSON Emerita The Rev. Marcia has ministered in four parishes: St John Episcopal Church, Carlisle, PA, as Associate Rector for Children’s Ministries, Mission and Pastoral Care; The Cathedral Church of the Advent, Birmingham, AL, as Canon Missioner and Day School Chaplain; All Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, MD, as Senior Associate of Pastoral Care, and Outreach/Mission; and St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Honey Brook, PA, as Priest

Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in our Christmas in July White Gift collection and celebration! Through your incredible generosity, we collected over 30 White Gifts for children at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Chester, PA. These gifts will help bring joy to children during the upcoming Christmas season. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make this important ministry possible!

St. Mary’s Summer Church Picnics Save the Dates for Fellowship & Fun 2026 Picnic Schedule Wednesdays 6:00pm Indoors @ the Parish House August 19 - Hosted by Outreach Hot dogs, burgers and chicken, iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish (salad, dessert, fruit, BYOB). Each picnic will have a designated church group to help with set-up, clean-up and a fun fellowship activity. Please mark your calendars for o

This summer St. Mary's has targeted 10 windows on the Church and 12 on the Parish House whose exterior wood frames need to be prepped and painted by volunteers. Many windows also need to be cleaned and protective plexi-glass restored and polished. Workdays will be on select Saturday mornings from 8:30am-1pm and Wednesdays from 1pm-5pm (followed by a church picnic!). There are tasks for all skill levels, from providing refreshments and moral support, simple cleaning and buffin

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.

Adult And Youth Spirituality Sunday Mornings at 9:00am In the Navajo Room The Holy Spirit? We hope you can be with us this week when Erlis Wickersham will be leading our discussion about Unexpected Appearances of the Holy Spirit, both in the Bible and your own personal experiences of the Holy Spirit. Please come with your questions and somewhat mysterious experiences you may have had in your life that you’d like to ask about or

Wedneday, September 9th at 2pm At Jean Wetzel’s House The next meeting of the St. Mary’s book club will take place at 2pm on Wednesday, September 9th at Jean Wetzel’s house. We will discuss a biography by Graham Watson entitled The Invention of Charlotte Bronte: A New Life (2025). On October 14th at Erlis Wickersham”s we will read Villette (1853) by Charlotte Bronte herself. Our November selection is a most timely an

Summer Lunch Box Drive – Continuing Through July! Our Summer Lunch Box Drive continues throughout July as children remain home from school and many local families continue to rely on our Little Free Pantry for extra support.We invite you to help by donating kid-friendly pantry items and easy-to-prepare lunch foods. Donations of canned pasta, peanut butter and jelly, granola bars, fruit cups, soups, macaroni and cheese, and other shelf-stable meal and snack items are always ap

School Backpack Drive Saturday, August 22, 2026 Join St. Mary’s as we once again participate in Radnor Township’s 8th Annual Unity In Our Community - Block Party on Saturday, August 22, 2026. To help local students prepare for the upcoming school year, we are collecting new backpacks for children in our community. There are two easy ways to help: •Purchase backpacks through the Bags in Bulk order page at www.bagsinbulk.com. •Make a financial donation, and St. Mary’s will p

SO MANY APPETIZERS... SO LITTLE TIME! Are you coming to the WOSM appetizer party on Thursday, June 25, following the noon Healing Service??? Men are welcome too. Linda Noll is hosting (390 General Washington Road, Wayne); she will provide the drinks and dessert. Bring a favorite appetizer to share. There's a sign up sheet on the bulletin board outside of the Father Greene Room or call or email Linda at 610-331-7935 or lindanoll390@gmail.com KEEP YOUR CALENDAR OUT!! On Thursd

St. Mary’s was proud to participate in the May 9th Good Works Home Repair Day, in Spring City, PA. We helped homeowners with window replacements, room renovations, and additional repairs. It was a wonderful day of service, fellowship, and we were happy to build new friendships along the way. Thank you to everyone who supported this meaningful ministry!

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A couple pictures from our vibrant Christmas Pageant

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

Members of St. Mary’s joined Good Works this past Saturday to help repair and renew a home in Phoenixville, PA. Together, we painted, installed insulation, and completed finishing touches that helped prepare the house for its new chapter. We were also honored to take part in a dedication and blessing celebrating the completion of the home’s repairs—a joyful moment for both volunteers and homeowners alike. Thank you to all who helped with our Fall