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A community of Christian worship, well-being and service
Social Distancing ~ Spiritually Connecting
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The week of October 17 - Oct. 24
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Dear Friends and Members,
This Sunday morning we will hear from one of our members, Marlo Pratt as she bears witness to how her faith has informed how she shares her gifts at St. Mary's. Marlo is one of those people whose ability to think creatively about the needs of our community is matched by her ability get practical things done in ministry. She brings a smile to her ministry that puts others at ease. Lately, as you will hear, she has been giving of her time and gifts with increasing generosity. I say generosity, she would just say she's getting more involved at St. Mary's. She describes her life of faith like a puzzle, with one piece after another coming together.
One of the things that I notice about Marlo and about other members who give generously of their time, talent and/or money at St. Mary's is this: the more they engage in giving, the more they seem to grow in faith and love. Giving and faith go hand in hand. The more we practice generosity the more experiences of faith we have to draw upon. As our faith grows, the more we want to share it along with our many other blessings. People really need us to share these days!
It is a gift to be a part of a faithful, generous community. Here at St. Mary's, a number of our members are continuing to be all in, thinking about what is possible, rather than what we have lost. We are counting on each other right now in the midst of the health crisis, the divisive political climate, the call for social justice, and the uncertainty of the "next normal." Please find ways to stay connected and use your gifts, whatever they may be, to build up our church and share the love and good news of Jesus. See you at St. Mary's or online.
Blessings, Jennifer+
Some things I / We really need help with:
- Videographers to film worship. It is a simple task, and you will receive training and ongoing support.
- Christmas Pageant People (all ages) who would have fun creating a nativity pageant for Christmas Eve - complete with animals, and a star that is visible from E. Main Road.
- People to help with lighting our campus for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany. We have plans as never before - for sharing the light of Christ in the darkness.
- Audio ministry - People who can run the sound system - with training and support.
- Ministry with children and families.
- The Welcome and Safety Team will be needing new members as we increase the number of services we offer in person each week.
Please email me [email protected] if you would like to use your time and talent in support of these ministries. All ministries will follow safety guidelines for Covid - 19.
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Give therfore to the emperor the things that are the emperor's,
and to God the things that are God's. Matthew 22:22
Worship Ministry Schedule Sunday, Oct. 18th
Eucharistic Minister/Server
Steve Downing
Lector/Intercessor
Ray Edler
Altar Guild
Sheila Benevides
Flowers
Needed
Livestream Videographer
Carol Brierley
Audio
David Brierley
Preacher
The Rev'd Jennifer Pedrick+
Worship Changes
Sunday Service Time -Knowing that many of us enjoy this brisk, colorful season, and that we do many other things outside in autumn, we will continue to gather outside Sundays at 10:30 until further notice.
Drive in and/or bundle up - We want to encourage people to pack your cars with warm blankets, hats, gloves, and anything else that will increase your comfort and joy at worship. We will increase the amount of space for cars to drive-in for worship.
Indoor Worship - We are taking seriously the guidelines and safety precautions necessary to restart indoor worship. As with our outdoor service, we will not launch this ministry until we have a complete plan for safe and reverent worship for all who wish to come inside. We are working on it every week -- professionaly testing and enhancing our ventilation system, assesing seating options, and lining up ministry leaders who are comfortable and willing to serve.
Ministry leaders needed for indoor worship - As we prepare to return to indoor worship we need lectors/intercessors, Eucharistic ministers, altar guild, videographers, and sound system support. If you would like to resume a ministry or begin for the first time, please contact the Rector
very soon. We can only resume indoor worship with the commitment of our members to serve in ministry.
Online Worship will continue - We are now offering our Sunday worship in real time on Facebook live. In addition, we post the recording on our Youtube channel as soon as it is available. The links are below and in each newsletter. We are truly in need of people who can be trained to record the video. Please contact the rector if you can help with this.
Daily Evening Prayer Online -
This is a wonderful new offering that can tether us to Christ and one another. We will begin offering Evening Prayer as soon as we have trained a sufficient number of leaders who can read and pray the office. Please contact Carol Brierley if you want to participate or lead in this ministry. Technical support is available!
Worship this week at St. Mary's
 A recording will be available at this site soon after worship has finished on Sunday morning. Our weekly video worship services will be posted on our website by Monday morning at 9 a.m. at the latest.
The Collect for The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Click here for the
Thank you to our Worship Coordinator,Marlo Pratt and the teams that make our outdoor worship possible.
Safety and Parking Team David Brierley, George LeBlanc, Steve Bakios, Lynn Carlson LeBlanc, Ray Edler, and Harry Gustafson
Welcome Team
Murry Edwards, Judy and Bill Hall, Lee Ferriera, David Spengler, Jennie Nestlerode, Tara and Gretchen Alaniz.
Worship Team: The Rev. Jennifer Pedrick, Michael Templeton, The Rev. Laura Palmer, Sheila Benevides, Lydia DeAngelo, Julie Zecher, PaulWestrom.
Flowers: Thank you to Debby Timby who cut and arranged flowers for three and a half months. They added to the beauty of our worship. We need someone else to help with this ministry, organize a plan or provide flowers for worship.
Set up/Break Down: Jon Walker and Matt Spohn
Production Team:
David Brierley, Hailey Pratt, Connor Pratt, Murry Edwards, Mattie Gustafson, Carol Brierley.
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Well-being
Do you need groceries, errands or help with something else?
 If you need anything please contact the head of our Pastoral Care Team, Pauline Davis. There are many people who can help. Her email address is here
You may also phone her at 401-871-1453,
but she would prefer an email if you are able.
Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat
St. Mary's is hosting a Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat
on Saturday, October 31st!
To make this event a true success, we need at least 10 members to decorate a parking spot. This event will be for the kids and families of our community. Your parking spot can be decorated as simple or elaborate as you wish. We are also seeking candy donations. You can drop off bagged candy at the welcome desk when you come to Church on Sunday or at the office during business hours.
Please contact Marlo Pratt [email protected] if you are able to decorate a parking spot. Marlo will provide all the details you will need at that time.
This promises to be a fun community event for all, but especially the kids! Please be a part of the...
St. Mary's Greatest Drive-Thru
Trick-or-Treat Experience.
St. Mary's Greatest DRIVE THRU TRICK-OR-TREAT EXPERIENCE
Saturday Oct 31 st 2020
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Campus
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A socially safe Halloween event for families, with something for
everyone.
Kids can trick-or-treat safely from their car window. Families will
slowly drive through along a series of vignettes decorated by our
parishioners.
FREE to all guests
There will be comprehensive COVID-19 safety measures in place.
to ensure everyone's safety.
St. Mary's Church
324 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Ministries Returning to St. Mary's Campus
St. Mary's ministry groups, if fewer than 15, are invited to return to meetings in the St. George's Chapel. Restrooms are available outside the chapel, but the rest of our buildings remain closed. We continue to offer beautiful space for you to gather outdoors. If you would like to schedule a one time or recurring meeting or ministry, please contact Karen Laroche, our parish administrator to learn about the guidelines and process.
All meetings and ministries must be scheduled and approved in advance.
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The Episcopal Chuch Encourages You to Vote Faithfully
"Cast your vote, not on a partisan basis, not based on your biases, but vote your values. Vote the values of human dignity and equality. Vote the values of the rock on which this country was built. Vote."
-Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Prayer Shawl Ministry Knits for MLKC
The St. Mary's Episcopal Church Prayer Shawl Ministry members have been busy during this pandemic making baby sweaters, baby blankets, children's hats and mittens for the Santa's Workshop at the Dr. Martin Luther King Center. We also make hat/scarf sets for The Seaman's Church Institute. If you would like to make any of these items to be donated, we will supply the yarn. You can join us on Wednesdays in person as we gather safely in the Chapel, masked and distanced at 9:30. Please call either Jeanne Derrah at 847-5747 or Susan Kelchner at 683-9745 with any questions. All donations will be needed by November 1st. Thank You To All, Susan Kelchner Feeding our Neighbors in October
Hi All, I hope you are well, safe and healthy. During the month of October we will be conducting a targeted food donation collection for the MLKC.
Our target items are Gluten Free (GF) products. Suggested Gluten Free options include:
Pasta  Bread/Muffin/Cake Mixes Crackers Cookies Cereal/Oatmeal Pretzels/Chips Condiments Breadcrumbs Salad Dressings Soups Foods that are Gluten Free will say Gluten Free or have a designation on them that looks like this (GF). You can bring items to worship and leave them at the Welcome Table. Thanks as always for all you do. I am grateful.
Judy Hall __________
November Targeted Items For MLKC
Hello again and well wishes to all.
During the month of November, we will be conducting a targeted food donation collection for the MLKC. Our targeted items are Pre-made Pie Crusts and Canned Pie Fillings such as apple, pumpkin, cherry and blueberry. These items will be distributed at the food pantry prior to Thanksgiving. You can bring items to worship and leave them at the Welcome Table. Thanks again for all you do.
Gratefully,
Judy Hall
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Communication & Announcements
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If you lead a ministry and wish to share information, please send the content (which should include relevant information, time, date, place, and contact person with email) to:
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St. Mary's Leadership and Staff
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VESTRY OFFICERS:
Sr. Warden: Murry Edwards: [email protected]
STAFF:
Our buildings are currently closed due to the Covid - 19 pandemic. Our grounds, churchyard and outdoor labyrinth are open for walking and prayer - sun up to sundown. |
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IMAGE CREDITS ~ Outdoor Worship: Raymond Edler and Murry Edwards
Sarah Gibbs with Mask: Murry Edwards Watercolor: Richard Grosvenor.
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