St. Mary's e-newsletter Thursday, May 28th

Staying Connected as a Faith Community

Food Drive this Saturday

St. Mary's and Concordia will partner once agian to host a 2nd Drive-Thru Food Drive from 9:30-11:30am in our parking lot. Donations will go to Second Congregational Church's Food Pantry. We are asking once again to stay in your vehicles and place donations in your trunk. CLICK HERE for a list of their needs.

We will celebrate PENETECOST this Sunday. Remember to wear something RED to our Zoom worship service and also bring along a candle to light!

SCHOLASHIP APPLICATION DUE JUNE 1st

Did you know that members of St. Mary's, who are pursuing their first degree after high school at either a two year, four year or trade school are eligible for a scholarship? CLICK HERE for the brochure and details about the application process. Please note that the requirement for a school recommendation and April deadline are currently waived.

“ Coffee On The Curb”

Continues.....

This new way of connecting has been fun and Rev Ann has been making stops around town and beyond! Feel free to call her at 304-951-7122 or email her at revalovejoy@gmail.com and she will swing by your home and chat (at a safe distance)

Sunday, May 31st at 10AM

CLICK HERE for the BCP Morning Prayer bulletin

New Permanent Meeting Code

Meeting ID: 823 2447 0555

Password: 0000

Join Zoom Meeting:

CLICK HERE

Dial

1 646 876 9923

Join Ann for

COMPLINE at 7:30pm

FRIDAY Compline

Meeting ID: 741 202 531

CLICK HERE or Dial:

1-929-205-6099

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WEDNESDAY Compline

Meeting ID: 173 966 797

CLICK HERE or DIAL

1-929-205-6099

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CLICK HERE for the Compline bulletin

UPDATE your ZOOM Account!

Don't wait until you are connecting to our worship service! CLICK HERE to update to ZOOM 5.0. Remember you can still call in by landline or cell phone to participate in our worship. Dial 1 646 876 9923

The JUNE HAPPENINGS was sent out TODAY. CLICK HERE if you missed it in your email.

LET'S TALK

At our virtual vestry meetings we have been purposefully taking time to connect and listen to what's going on in each others lives. We thought that this practice would be good for the entire parish to participate in, so we will be hosting 3 "Open Mic: We are Listening" sessions. It will be a time to connect and listen to each other, ask questions and be in community. Please save one of these dates (or all of them!) to either attend on ZOOM or call into!

Saturday, June 6th from 9:30 to 11 am

Tuesday June 9th from 7:30 to 9 pm

Thursday, June 11th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

An Ecumenical Memorial Service for the Lives Lost to Covid-19 was held last Sunday. It was a very powerful service lead by leadership across denominations. Our Presiding Bishop Curry gave a sermon. Click the video link...

A Time To Mourn: An Ecumenical Memorial Service For Lives Lost to COVID-19

JUNE 1st National Day of Mourning

CLICK HERE for the Episcopal News Service's article and listen to Bishop Curry's invitation

Taking Care of Yourself & Others

Children's Pentecost Activities: CLICK HERE for coloring pages CLICK HERE for a spinner and CLICK HERE for a sun catcher!

Here is a NPR article "From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities" CLICK HERE to view .

CLICK HERE to view ECCT's Blog page. It contains a variety of stories including COVID-19 reflections.

Important Links:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website

State of Connecticut's Official COVID-19 Response Page

Town of Manchester's COVID-19 Informational Page

Virtual Prayers of the People

Please CLICK HERE to view the list and to take a moment to lift these names up in your prayers. If you have people you wish to add or if you have a desire to join a newly invigorated Prayer Team please contact Rev. Ann.

A Prayer for the Power of the Spirit Among the People of God

God of all power and love,

we give thanks for your unfailing presence

and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss.

Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire.

Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world:

a people who pray, worship, learn,

break bread, share life, heal neighbors,

bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit.

Wherever and however we gather,

unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission,

that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.