St. Mary of the Hills
Episcopal Church

October 21, 2021
A Reflection on Stewardship
from Patty Patella

We need our church community to help us stay connected and we need everyone to realize the importance of stewardship at St. Mary’s to help us stay strong. Our financial contributions are an important part of that stewardship. 

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A Season of Faithful Giving

Over the past few weeks, we've heard from members of our Vestry as they reflect on the role of stewardship in their life and journey in faith. We invite you to join in that reflection too, and to join in making a financial pledge to St. Mary of the Hills for 2022, on or before THIS SUNDAY Sunday, October 24. Pledge cards are available in the pew racks and will be mailed in the coming week; a pledge card is also available online at www.stmaryofthehills.org/stewardship. 
- This Sunday -
Join us In Person or Online
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
October 24, 2021

Holy Eucharist
at
8:00AM and 10:10AM

Livestream 10:10AM
As COVID-19 cases increase in our community,
please continue wearing a mask
at all times while inside the Church.


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Latest News from St. Mary of the Hills

The Feast of Saints Simon & Jude

October 28, 2021
12:00PM
The Feast of Saints Simon and Jude is this coming Thursday, October 28. A celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be offered at 12:00PM in the Church. All are welcome!
Remembering our Beloved Dead

Each year on All Saints Sunday, we remember our loved ones who have died in the past year. If there are names of your loved ones you would like to have included on this list, please share those with the Parish Office (office@stmaryofthehills.org) no later than November 1st. 

These names will be read aloud and remembered during a simple Eucharist on Tuesday, November 2nd and as a part of Choral Evensong at 3:00PM on Sunday, November 7th.  
Join a Bread of Life Team

25 years ago St. Mary’s started the Bread of Life Program with one team serving one dinner a month to Hospitality House. Hospitality House is a shelter serving a seven-county area of the High Country which includes Watauga County. Approximately 20 to 30 meals were served. In 2021 over 6,000 meals will be prepared by 5 teams. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bread of Life teams have continued to serve the community by dropping off meals or purchasing meals from F.A.R.M. Café’. The need continues to grow and more volunteers are needed and welcomed to join a team. It is one day per month, a small time commitment that serves so many. It is truly an act of love. Please contact Sue Wilders (828-355-9751) or the parish office (office@stmaryofthehills.org) and we will connect you with a team leader.

Daily Morning Prayer
(In-Person and Online)

Morning Prayer is offered each weekday, Monday-Friday, at 8:30AM in the Church.

Morning Prayer is offered at 7:30AM via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Owene Courtney (owene_courtney@yahoo.com) for more information and for Zoom log-in information. 

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.

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