A community of Christian worship, well-being and service
Social Distancing ~ Spiritually Connecting
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The week of Nov. 27 - Dec. 4
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“But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert
Advent I - November 29 - Mark your calendars now!
Sunday morning 10:30 - worship online from the historic church. Drive through Holy Communion from 11:45 - 1 p.m. at the historic church. During announcements Paul Westrom will give a brief virtual tour of the interior and share plans for the next phase of our renovation.
Advent I - Lessons And Carols Here November 29, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Advent Lessons and Carols outdoors, with a service of light.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light." Isaiah 9:2.
This will be a beautiful way to begin the season of Advent together. You may drive in, or bundle up and sit on the lawn to enjoy this beautiful service of reading, music and light. We will light the trees for the first time at this service.
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Worship this week at St. Mary's |
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A recording will be available at this site soon after worship has finished on Sunday morning.
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Our weekly video worship services will be posted on our website by Monday morning at 9 a.m. at the latest.
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Collect For The First Sunday of Advent
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Preparing for the birth of Jesus!
Please join us for a
Virtual Children’s Advent Book Club
Together we will read Advent stories followed by a discussion.
We will light candles, learn prayers and short meditations to help carry us through this time of preparation.
Our Book Club will meet on Mondays from 4:00-4:30pm
November 30th, December 7th, December 14th and December 21st
If you have any questions, please feel free reach out to us
Judy Hall 401-924-4252 or Jenny Williams 401-359-2315
All children are invited, and please share this invitation with others outside of our community.
Here is the Zoom link for the Book Club:
Meeting ID: 770 3466 2168
Passcode: ABENV1
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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.
Christmas Giving Tree
The deadline to donate gift cards is this Sunday November 29th
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With many families struggling we hope to share the spirit of Christmas by providing gifts to local children in need. Gifts will be distributed through the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport, RI, http://www.mlkccenter.org.
In an effort to reduce handling items, the Center is encouraging donors to give gift cards in $25.00 increments. Please consider purchasing gift cards to stores on the Island such as Walmart, Island Books, Barnes and Noble, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Job Lot. The Center is also collecting gift cards in the amount of $10.00 to Stop and Shop.
We will have two envelopes, one for groceries and one for Christmas gift cards at the Welcome Table thru Sunday, November 29th. In addition you may mail or bring gift cards to the office. Thanks to Judy Hall for coordinating this effort. You may be in touch with her with questions: 401-924-4252 or at woofer64@yahoo.com.
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Helping Our Neighbors At MLKC In December |
During the month of December, we will be conducting a targeted toiletry collection for the MLKC. Toiletry items would be really helpful right now such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, dish soap, deodorant, body wash, etc.
If you are more interested in food items, the Center could use canned soups, spaghetti-o’s (they’ve been particularly hard to source in COVID), and pantry staples such as flour, sugar, oils, condiments and spices. Thank you for your faithful support.
In Gratitude, Judy Hall
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Twenty Five Handmade Hat/Scarf Sets Donated To The Seamen's Church Institute
Since 1919, The Seamen's Church Institute at 18 Market Square in Newport, has offered hospitality and numerous services to men and women who work or live on the ocean. They are also a Warming Center for many people during the cold weather. The St. Mary's Prayer Shawl Ministry and, St. Mary's members Gladys Mae Walsh and Sally Vanicek, handmade and donated 25 hat/scarf sets and 8 hats to the Seamen's Church Institute.
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Communication & Announcements
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:
The Rector if you'd like it verbally announced at worship,
the weekly worship bulletin
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St. Mary's Leadership and Staff |
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Our buildings are currently closed due to the Covid - 19 pandemic.
Our grounds, churchyard and outdoor labyrinth are open for walking and prayer.
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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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