St. Mary of the Hills
Episcopal Church
May 13, 2021
|
|
|
Words to Ponder
"Jesus ascends to heaven. The human life in which God has made himself most visible, most tangible, disappears from the human world in its former shape and is somehow absorbed into the endless life of God. And our humanity, all of it, goes with Jesus...into the heart of love where alone they can be healed and transfigured."
- Rowan Williams
|
|
Holy Eucharist on Ascension Day
Today is the Feast of the Ascension, forty days after the celebration of Easter. A service of Holy Eucharist will be offered at 5:30PM in the Church, and livestreamed online.
No registration is necessary. Masks and distancing continue to be required for all in attendance. Links to view the bulletin and join online are included below.
|
|
Latest News from St. Mary of the Hills
|
|
Parish Gardens Clean-Up Day
THANK YOU - Weeds were pulled, mulch was spread, and good times had by all this past Saturday at our annual Parish Gardens Clean-Up Day. Many thanks to all who volunteered their time and energy to beautify the grounds at St. Mary of the Hills.
|
|
Upcoming Services with Incense |
Please note that incense will be used at the following 11:00 services in the weeks ahead - The Day of Pentecost (May 23), Trinity Sunday (May 30), and Bishop McLouglin's Annual Visitation (June 6). |
|
|
Daily Morning Prayer Continues
Morning Prayer is once again being offered each weekday, Monday-Friday, at 8:30AM in the Church.
No registration is necessary. Masks and distancing continue to be required. All are welcome!
|
|
In-Person Worship
Registration to attend in-person is available
for both 8:00AM and 11:00AM
Holy Eucharist will be offered on Wednesdays at 12:00PM, in addition to 8:00AM (without music) and 11:00AM (with music, live-streamed), each Sunday. Links will be available on our parish website using the button below. Masks, social distancing, and pre-registration are required and the Church will receive a thorough cleaning between services.
|
|
Altar Guild Volunteers
The Altar Guild continues to welcome new members, in a ministry of hospitality and preparation for worship each week. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering (summer, winter or full-time), please contact Sue Sweeting - sweetingsue75@yahoo.com or 828-406-9376.
All are welcome to join in this ministry!
|
|
Flower Offering Opportunities
Is there an important person or a significant event happening in your life? Is there an upcoming birthday or anniversary you would like to honor? Sponsoring the flowers placed at the altar each week is a great way to offer thanks for life’s many gifts. Many dates are available for 2021. Please contact Greta Wilson, parish administrator, for more information and available dates.
|
|
Joy in our Parish
Anna Eschbach, a former choir member who remains very dear to us, gave birth to a son on May 6, 2021. She and Jeremy Katalenic have named him John Phillip Katalenic.
As we become aware of births and deaths in the life of our parish community, this will be a space to share those announcements, as we have permission, so that we can pray for and support one another amidst all life's seasons.
Please contact Fr. Andrew to share announcements of joy or sorrow with the parish.
|
|
An Update on Re-Gathering
Peace be with you. As we move into a new season of this pandemic, including an increased number of vaccinations within and around our community, Bishop McLoughlin has shared new guidance for in-person worship in the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
In the coming weeks, we will adapt to these new guidelines at St. Mary of the Hills...
|
|
This Sunday - Join us Online
|
|
Click the image above to view Sunday's bulletin. |
|
The Seventh Sunday of Easter:
The Sunday after Ascension Day
May 16, 2021
Holy Eucharist
Livestream 11:00AM
|
|
Sunday Coffee Minute
Join us at 10:00AM each Sunday morning for a Coffee Minute via Zoom. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and cultivate new relationships. All are welcome! Use the button below to connect. The password is 'coffee'.
|
|
Online Giving to St. Mary of the Hills
|
|
Thank you for your continued generous support of St. Mary of the Hills!
Even as we practice social distancing and refrain from gathering for the health and safety of one another, the mission and ministry of the Church is ongoing - Worship, Christian Formation, and Outreach to our community continue in this season.
Please continue to remember us with your generous financial support.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
