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

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.

December 28, 2025 The First Sunday after Christmas Day   And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’”) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one ha

We hope you will be able to join us for St. Mary's Christmas Carol Sing following worship on the 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 Christmas carol to Twila Garletts at twilagarletts@verizon.net Before you get too excited, though, there are a few restrictions. Please try to contribute a carol that hasn't

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.

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

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

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

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

Thank you to all who continue to donate and help keep our Little Free Pantry filled with food for our community! To make it easier to transport items from the Parish House supply cabinet to the outdoor Pantry Cupboard, we’re happy to share that we now have a Little Pantry Wagon! The wagon is located near the inside food cabinet. Simply load it with food, bring the items to the outdoor cupboard, and return the wagon when finished. Your continued generosity and support make thi

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...