July 2019
What's Happening
at St. Mary's

Bill Haines, Editor
The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel.         Luke 1:80
Of course, St. Luke is referring to John the Baptist, the last messenger in a series of messengers in the Old Testament proclaiming the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. The prophecies have been fulfilled and we are today's messengers to share the Good News. St. Mary's is a wonderful public messenger; St. Mary's Thrift Shop, The Branches, Thursdays on the Lawn, host church for Family Promise, School Supply Drive, Souper Bowl Sunday, the Strawberry Festival, and the list goes on. As we know, "Actions speak louder than words." Aren't you proud to be a messenger? We are St. Mary's!
We honored and thanked Fr. Peter and Rachael for their ministry to St. Mary's at a brunch at The Shore Club on June 23. May God continue to bless them in their future ministry. Thank you, Jack Olthuis for arranging the brunch.

Joan and John Langston, Cynthia Schweickhardt, Kate Rodriguez, Yvonne Olthuis, and co-host churches St. Brendan the Navigator, Our Saviour Lutheran, and Avalon Methodist made the week of June 30 memorable for a mom and her three small children from the Family Promise Program. Our gratitude to all involved.

Get your beach chairs and blankets ready for Thursdays on the Lawn. The first of six concerts begins on July 11 with Jim Bannach of BLT. All concerts run from 7:30-9 PM. In order of appearance, the other artists are The Snake Brothers, The Quietmen, Three and One, The Randy and Ryan Musical Duo, and concluding with Jim Bannach of BLT.

Father Gorman will be the celebrant at both services during July and August. He will also assume some of the duties of a rector, moderate the Adult Forum between Sunday Services, and lead conTexts and SWEEP on Wednesday evenings. No, he doesn't do windows. Are we blessed at St. Mary's!

Sandra Lockhart and her dedicated staff continue to provide breakfast and lunch for those less fortunate than us Monday thru Saturday. If you have any time to give, they would appreciate your help.

Right next door, actually connected, is St. Mary's This 'n That Thrift Shop which is also opened from Monday thru Saturday. They too welcome volunteers. The proceeds from the Thrift Shop supports St. Mary's outreach.
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