See what's happening with St. Mary's this week!

This Sunday's Offerings, August 6
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
 
10 a.m.  Holy Eucharist Rite Two ,  New St. Mary's
11 a.m. Cake and Lemonade, Terrace and  New Parish Hall

Happening at St. Mary's
Join the mission team to Ecuador
November 1-8, 2017; Sign-up by Tuesday, August 15

Are you interested in developing relationships throughout the world and sharing God's love through service? St. Mary's is growing its international mission ministry. This November 1-8, staff member Ashley Cameron and parishioner Chris Ritrievi are leading a mission trip to Quito, Ecuador to partner with and work alongside Episcopal Churches.  The deadline to sign up to join this incredible opportunity is Tuesday, August 15. Please email Ashley if you'd like to learn more.
The Divine Dance Summer Reading
Pick up a copy in the Café or order online.

This summer, St. Mary's clergy and staff invite you to read The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr.   The Divine Dance  explores the Holy Trinity , "t he unending flow of giving and receiving between Father, Son, and Spirit that is the pattern of reality." Pick up a copy in the   Café this Sunday for $15  or order it online . Then plan to join us this fall 
as we delve into its themes
and what they mean for our daily lives.
 
Want more Richard Rohr? Sign up for his daily meditation.

Continue to connect this summer...
Whether you are in Richmond or at the river or the beach.

If you are away this summer there are many ways for you to connect with St. Mary's. Listen to Sunday sermons on the sermons page. Read the weekly Annunciations and reflections on our website. Follow us on social media via Facebook and Instagram. And don't forget to pick up a copy of The Divine Dance either online or in the Café area.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 10  as we kickoff our program year at 10 a.m.  with an open house! After the 11 a.m. service, we'll celebrate with a parish picnic. 
Stitching Saints
Join St. Mary's new needlepoint opportunity!

Do you love to needlepoint or would like to learn how? Are in you in search of a quick and purposeful project? The Stitching Saints group needs you! Stitchers of all abilities (even brand new stitchers) are invited to our first meeting on Wednesday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Dover Lounge. We will start on a new and simple needlepoint project for the sanctuary. Already working on a project and just want to come and sit and stitch with friends? You are welcome to join in. For more information please contact Nancy Ritter or Anne McCoy.
Director of Music Search Update

The search for our new Director of Music is in full swing! We have received almost 30 resumes so far from candidates all over the country. It's been exciting to see the caliber of musicians that are interested in joining us at St. Mary's. Even as we continue to accept submissions until next Friday, the search committee has begun evaluating applications and interviewing the top prospects. In the coming weeks, we will invite some of those candidates to spend further time with our clergy and staff, demonstrate their organ playing abilities, and direct a rehearsal of the choir. We look forward to finding the right fit for St. Mary's and then welcoming a new Director of Music in the fall! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Andrew Moore.
Outreach Grant Recipient Highlight
Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services

St. Mary's Outreach Committee and Vestry are excited to announce that  Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services (GFCFS)  is one of this year's St. Mary's outreach grant recipients.  Many of you may know that St. Mary's members were instrumental in founding now one of our closest outreach partners, Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services (GFCFS).  The mission of GFCFS is to provide access to health care and basic human services for Goochland residents who need assistance.
 
The $9,900 grant will support the provision of health care services for uninsured, low-income adults. Medical services include disease management and education, procurement of medicines, vision care access, and medical specialist referrals.  In addition to the grant, St. Mary's supports GFCFS by volunteering and holding drives at the church.
 
To find out more about Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services, other outreach partners, the grant application process, and more, contact Ashley Cameron.
Catch up on Weekly Reflections
Visit our website to read the Annunciation reflections

Missed a Sunday or didn't have a chance to read the weekly reflection while in church? Catch up and read them  on our website! Most recently,  Amelia McDaniel celebrated Vacation Bible School. Chris Ritrievi reflected on his personal transformation during the Ecuador vision trip. Andrew Moore shared how summer camp throughout his life has shaped his spirituality. 
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Would you like to write for us? Contact Ashley Cameron to learn more.
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