St. Mary of the Hills
Episcopal Church

September 2, 2021

Latest News from St. Mary of the Hills
As COVID-19 cases increase in our community,
please wear a mask at all times while inside the Church.

Additional Sunday Worship Option Continues This Sunday

Holy Eucharist at 4:00PM in the Close

As COVID-19 rates increase in our community, an outdoor worship option on Sundays will be offered for the next several weeks. A spoken Holy Eucharist will be offered at 4:00PM on Sunday in the Close (weather permitting). An announcement will be made via e-mail and social media by 3:00PM, if the service is cancelled due to weather.

Responding to Natural Disaster
Our nation is experiencing multiple natural disasters, from fires on the West Coast to hurricanes in the Southeast to the pandemic that is ravaging communities from shore to shore. Wondering how you can help? Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Learn more about efforts to respond to these crises and find out how you can support and participate in important work being done by Episcopalians at www.episcopalrelief.org. 
Office Closed – Labor Day Holiday
The parish office will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday, and will
re-open at 9:00AM on Tuesday, September 7. Happy Labor Day!



Holy Eucharist on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11th marks the sobering twentieth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, DC and rural Pennsylvania. We will mark this day with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with particular prayers for the departed and for peace. Join us on Saturday morning,
September 11th, at 9:00AM in the Church. 


Would You Like to be a Lector/Intercessor at St. Mary’s?

A vital part of our worship services at St. Mary’s is reading the lessons and leading the prayers of the people. If you would like to be part of this, contact Chip Myers (10:10 service) at chipmyers@bellsouth.net or cell: 828-434-0038.

Annual Meeting of the Parish

The Annual Meeting of the Parish was held on Sunday, August 29th via Zoom. Four new Vestry members were elected to serve terms, beginning January 1, 2021 - Leslie Billingsley, Joe Doswell, Bob Finney, and Buddy Fore.

To view the 2021 Annual Report, including information more about the newly elected Vestry members, click the button below:
Rector's Forum and Lemonade on the Lawn

As we respond to the increase in COVID-19 cases throughout our community by seeking to limit large gatherings outside of public worship, the Rector’s Forum and Lemonade on the Lawn are suspended until further notice.  
Tour of Homes 2021

The 2021 Virtual Tour of Homes is still available on our website. Check out the Tour if you've not yet done so, or return even if you already have. Don't forget that the our online Tour is easy to share with family and friends.


Daily Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is once again being offered each weekday, Monday-Friday, at 8:30AM in the Church. All are welcome!

This Sunday - Join us In Person or Online
Click the image above to view Sunday's bulletin.

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 5, 2021


Holy Eucharist
at

8:00AM and 10:10AM in the Church

4:00PM in the Close
(outdoors, weather permitting)


Livestream 10:10AM

Online Giving to St. Mary of the Hills

Thank you for your continued generous support of St. Mary of the Hills!
Gifts can also be received via mail at P.O. Box 14 Blowing Rock, NC 28605.

Joe Raulerson, Financial Secretary, can speak with you about setting up recurring payments to fulfill your pledge. You may reach him via e-mail at financial@stmaryofthehills.org.
Flower Offering Opportunities

Is there an important person or a significant event happening in your life? Is there an upcoming birthday or anniversary you would like to honor? Sponsoring the flowers placed at the altar each week is a great way to offer thanks for life’s many gifts. Many dates are available for 2021. Please contact Greta Wilson, Parish Administrator, for more information and available dates.

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