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WORSHIP



"No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."

                                                                                                            - Luke 9:62

Sunday Services

7:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I


10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

with Healing Ministers available during Communion in the Lady Chapel

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Monday through Friday

Morning Prayer begins at 9:30am

Evening Prayer begins at 5:00pm


links to follow the Daily Offices

link for the Acolytes, Readers, Ushers, Server Schedule:

link to log in to our Ministry Scheduler to request a substitute. 

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The Collect 


O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

PRAYERS

Parish Cycle of Prayers 

This week in our parish cycle of prayers, we pray for Andrew & Caroline Clifford, Rosalind Chou, George & Mary Ann Chou, Linda Cherken and their families.


Please pray for those in ongoing need of our prayers and all on our parish intercession list at St. Mary’s:

Irene Steinhardt,  Jennifer Lurie, JoAnne Vereneck, Jim Cobb, Scott Ziglar, Craig and Ann Marie Erickson, MaryLu Hill and her family, Magali Behrmann, Wilhelm Rebmann, Timothy O’Donovan, Sylvia Larrabee, Aldys Davis, Guillaume Brunet, Enid Ball, Bob Buckley, Connie, John Paul, Peggy Wilson, Emma Cavanaugh-Kerr, Stan Compton, Arlene, Carole Beideman, Grace, Karen Iacobucci, Andy Miller, Rebecca, Lilly, Bridget McAndrew and Megan Ripperger. 


Altar Flower and Candle Donations for this Sunday

Flowers on the High Altar are given in loving memory of Iva May Johnson, by her daughter Eleanor Johnson, deceased long time member of St. Mary’s.Flowers on the Lady Chapel Altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Josephine and Richard Kipping and other departed loved ones by their daughters, Beth and Sue.

The Sanctuary Light is given to the glory of God and in celebration of the birth of the United States of America.  

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If you would like us to add you or another to our parish prayer list to be included aloud at worship services, in our Sunday bulletin, and in our weekly newsletter please reach out to our Parish Administrator Nicole Marie. Note: it is our practice to take individuals off the Intercession list after four (4) weeks, unless more time is requested.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Noah's Ark is Having a Sale! Bargains Galore! 

Our thrift shop is closing for the summer season Saturday, June 28, 2025.


All of our Upscale Finds items are 25% off, and everything else is 50% off. 

We are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., and will reopen after Labor Day. 

SAVE THE DATE

Sign up to host coffee hour!

Sundays After the 10am Service Navajo Room 


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 water cooler.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Jean Wetzel. 



Goodies and Coffee
Goodies and Coffee




SCRUM Team for Buildings and Grounds


       Volunteer Projects          


At the beginning of the year Buildings and Grounds identified many projects to help fix and maintain St. Mary's campus.  We're putting together a SCRUM team to tackle some of these items.  Various levels of skills are needed, so if you'd like to put in some time and make a difference, please put your name on the sign up sheet in either the Narthex or the Navajo Room.

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL

During the 10am ServiceEvery Sunday 

 

Please note: This summer, there will be no Children's Chapel on July 6, July 13, and during the month of August. 


If you have any questions about Children’s Chapel please reach out to Edith Helms. All are welcome to Children’s Chapel, although there is a focus on children. Please follow the Cross during the singing of the Sequence Hymn which is before the Gospel.  For roughly half an hour we joyfully learn about and praise our Creator and Savior through songs, games, stories and art. We return, again following the Cross, in time for Holy Communion.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Adult Formation for June and July 


in the Navajo Room at 9 AM


 

In June, we begin a new series about Women of the New Testament. On June 8th and 15th, Father Conor will speak about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Erlis Wickersham will lead a discussion of Mary Magdalene on June 22nd and Twila Garletts will tell us about Joanna, Salome, and Susannah on the following Sunday, June 29th. 



We will continue our studies in July, beginning with a discussion of the Beatitudes on July 13th. Tom Buechle will make a visual presentation, based on recent class  discussions, on July 20th. Then on July 27th we will  complete our  discussion of the Beatitudes. There will be no Adult Formation in August. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any or all of these discussions.



If you have questions, please feel free to contact  Erlis Wickersham.



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Monday Morning Bible Study


Online via Zoom at 11am



 

This class meets each Monday morning at 11 AM for one hour on Zoom. All are welcome. No preparation is necessary. Our group has just completed a careful reading of the book of Ezekiel. This is an excellent time to join us as we  investigate the fascinating and eventful book of Daniel. After we have read all 12 visionary chapters of this Old Testament narrative, we will turn to Paul's letter to the Galatians. Please feel free to suggest a topic for Bible study that is close to your own heart. Just let  Erlis Wickersham know what interests you.



See below for Zoom information:


11:00 am. Zoom meeting link HERE


Meeting ID: 832 4824 9414


Passcode: 938591


One tap mobile


+16465588656,,94462568155# US (New York)


+13017158592,,94462568155# US (Washington DC)

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES


Summer Church Picnics




Parish House, Fr. Greene Room



Hot dogs, burgers and chicken, iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish (salad, dessert, fruit, BYO). Each picnic will have a designated church group to help with set up, an after dinner activity and clean up.  (Choir, Altar Guild, WOSM, Vestry, Hospitality, Merry Men) Please mark your calendars for our summer picnics: 



Wednesday, June 25


Wednesday, July 9 


Wednesday, July 23


Wednesday, August 6 


Wednesday, August 20.


FELLOWSHIP

St. Mary's Book Club  Wednesday, July 9th  at Ellen Buerklin’s house


The next meeting of the St. Mary’s Book Club will take place on Wednesday, July 9th at Ellen Buerklin’s house. We will read selections from the poetry of John Keats, titles to follow. On August 13th, we will be entertained by Oscar Wilde’s wonderful comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. Our September 10th selection is Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. All are welcome to attend for lively discussion and wonderful fellowship. We do hope to see you there. .If you have questions, please contact  Erlis Wickersham.

OUTREACH

Help Us Fight Hunger in Our Community with


the Little Free Pantry




 Share what you can, take what you need!


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 Lancaster Ave. and Louella Ave.) or place them in the basket in the Narthex on the way into church. 

2025 Vestry Candidates

Updated: Feb 20




Pat McKay

Pat and her family have attended St. Mary’s for over 25 years. She enjoys being actively involved.  She served as Acolyte for over 15 years with her children Sarah and David, and she thanks God for the spiritual impact it had for the three of them. She previously served as Vestry People’s Warden and led Stewardship for five years. She was Fall Festival co-chair for several years and always enjoys helping with the Sweet and Savory Treats table. She currently serves as an Usher and enjoys welcoming people to St. Mary’s.  She attended the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania  Convention in 2023 and 2024 and hopes to attend in 2025. 

Pat worked in business for both large corporations and as a consultant. She graduated from Miami University and has a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She served 12 years as Trustee/Board member for the Procter & Gamble Alumni Foundation. 

Pat will be grateful and feel blessed to serve on Vestry again.   




Peter Burke

Peter and his wife, Linda, started attending St. Mary’s in 2019, and have been grateful ever since for the warm and welcoming community they found.

Peter was born in Connecticut and grew up in a small town near Hartford. In 1995, he moved to the Philadelphia area to attend Drexel University, majoring in biological sciences. Today, Peter works in publishing as an Associate Publisher for various national healthcare media brands, continuing education programs, and medical conferences.

Peter and Linda met in 2005 and were married in 2012 in St. Thomas. In their free time, they love exploring local restaurants in Wayne and enjoying live music together.




Janice Radford

Janice would be honored to serve as a member of the vestry at St. Mary’s, where she is committed to supporting the church's mission of faith, service, and fellowship.

Having been a member of St. Mary’s for almost 30 years, Janice has been actively involved in the Finance, Worship and Building and Grounds Committees.  She is a member and past president of Altar Guild and taught in the Church School for many years.  She has previously been a member of the vestry at St. Mary’s and has served as both Rector’s and People’s Warden.

Having raised her two daughters here, Janice is grateful for the support and camaraderie found within St. Mary’s and is looking forward to continuing her service on the vestry, supporting St. Mary’s as it seeks to fulfill its mission in the community and beyond. 




Andrew Clifford

I've been a member of the St Mary's community for 20 years.  You may know me as a Sunday school teacher, pie baker, Christmas coffee hour host or Merry Man.  I'm married to Caroline Clifford and have 3 grown children: Charlotte, Harry, and Anna. I have been retired for 2 years now from Comcast Xfinity Mobile where I was Director of Software Development.  I'm originally from Cleveland Heights, Ohio.  I was baptized, received communion, and confirmed in the Catholic Church.  Caroline and I live in Devon, PA.  I've also lived in Falls Church VA, Sheffield, MA, New York City, Charlottesville VA, and Richmond VA.  I went to Hampden-Sydney College and have graduate degrees from Wake Forest, and The University of Virginia.




Susan Huck

Susan and her husband, Ted, have been members of St. Mary’s for over 25 years, and have two adult children. An active member of St. Mary’s, she enjoys serving on the Altar Guild, with Noah’s Ark thrift shop and with the Women of St. Mary’s.  Susan has served on the vestry previously, and would be honored to continue to support our beloved church in this capacity.




Geoffrey Aigeltinger

Geoff's connection with St. Mary's began in his early childhood, attending with his grandmother, Virginia, and many aunts and uncles.

After graduating from Downingtown in 1991, Geoff enlisted in the Air Force, where he received a technical education in telecommunications. His service at Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, LA, paved the way for his career in Houston with one of the nation's first competitive local telecommunications providers. Leading the charge in establishing competition there, he moved on to a new challenge in 1999 with an R&D team at Northern Telecom in Dallas. With 32 years of experience, Geoff continues to drive innovation in telecommunications as the industry transitions to cloud computing.

In 2022, Geoff returned home and rejoined St. Mary's, this time as an adult.

Geoff is married to Candice, and together they have raised five children: Shelbi, Caitlin, Austin, Emma, and Kylie. 

In his free time, Geoff enjoys attending sporting events (especially hockey), bowling, camping, and spending summers at Lake Sunapee, NH, and activities as a member of the Merry Men.





Candidate for People's Warden

Linda Noll

Linda and her husband Brian have been part of St. Mary’s for more than 45  years. When their children, Rebecca and Timothy, were young, Linda taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years with her mentor, Frank Rippel.  She has served on the Vestry twice, has been Secretary and  President of the Women of St. Mary’s (forever!) has co-chaired the annual bazaar and fall festival, and is currently co-chair of the Hospitality Committee and is responsible for Pastoral Care.  She serves as an acolyte and is a Eucharistic Minister. She reads Morning Prayer weekly.

 

Linda is a retired teacher. She and her husband Brian enjoy traveling,  (They will be in Nepal when the Annual Meeting is held,) their dogs and puttering at their cottage in Cape May Point, where they attend St. Peter’s by the Sea.

 

“St. Mary’s is our extended family, with dear friends who have supported us in times of great joy and sorrow, enriching our faith and   blessing us with their friendship.  It would be my honor to serve as the Peoples’ Warden.”

Linda





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