St. Mary of the Hills
Episcopal Church
September 9, 2021
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Latest News from St. Mary of the Hills
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Holy Eucharist on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
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September 11th marks the sobering twentieth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, DC and rural Pennsylvania. We will mark this day with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with particular prayers for the departed and for peace. Join us on Saturday morning, September 11th, at 9:00AM in the Church. All are welcome!
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Holy Eucharist on Holy Cross Day
Tuesday, September 14, is Holy Cross Day, a major feast in the life of the Church. We will observe this festival day with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 12:00PM in the Church. All are welcome!
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Tabletalk: Faith and Food
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30PM
via Zoom
New Formation Offering beginning Wednesday, September 29!
Four weeks of classes, offered via Zoom, will look at some of our associations with food and with faith. At our first gathering we will bring a recipe, a kitchen tool, a movie or short story reference by which we will introduce ourselves to each other. The second week we will look at the book of Esther and the pivotal meal in her story. Then on week three we will watch the woman with the alabaster jar interrupt a dinner party. The fourth and final week will look at the meal of Jesus and his disciples which has shaped our worship. Woven throughout will be our own stories and the echoes of other table times with Jesus and the people of God. his four-week session is led by the Rev’d Dr. Linda Privitera, an artist, a teacher, a writer, a free-range chicken priest who frequently offers classes and retreats in the US and Canada. Contact office@stmaryofthehills.org to register.
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Responding to Natural Disaster
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Our nation is experiencing multiple natural disasters, from fires on the West Coast to hurricanes in the Southeast to the pandemic that is ravaging communities from shore to shore. Wondering how you can help? Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Learn more about efforts to respond to these crises and find out how you can support and participate in important work being done by Episcopalians at www.episcopalrelief.org.
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Would You Like to be a Lector/Intercessor at St. Mary’s?
A vital part of our worship services at St. Mary’s is reading the lessons and leading the prayers of the people. If you would like to be part of this, contact Chip Myers (10:10 service) at chipmyers@bellsouth.net or cell: 828-434-0038.
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Additional Sunday Worship Option Continues This Sunday
Holy Eucharist at 4:00PM in the Close
As COVID-19 rates increase in our community, an outdoor worship option on Sundays will be offered for the next several weeks. A spoken Holy Eucharist will be offered at 4:00PM on Sunday in the Close (weather permitting). An announcement will be made via e-mail and social media by 3:00PM, if the service is cancelled due to weather.
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Rector's Forum and Lemonade on the Lawn
As we respond to the increase in COVID-19 cases throughout our community by seeking to limit large gatherings outside of public worship, the Rector’s Forum and Lemonade on the Lawn are suspended until further notice.
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Tour of Homes 2021
The 2021 Virtual Tour of Homes is still available on our website. Check out the Tour if you've not yet done so, or return even if you already have. Don't forget that the our online Tour is easy to share with family and friends.
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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.
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This Sunday - Join us In Person or Online
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As COVID-19 cases increase in our community,
please wear a mask at all times while inside the Church.
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Click the image above to view Sunday's worship bulletin. |
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Click the image above to see the
Weekly Announcement Sheet
and Parish Prayer List.
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The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 12, 2021
Holy Eucharist
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8:00AM and 10:10AM in the Church
4:00PM in the Close
(outdoors, weather permitting)
Livestream 10:10AM
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Online Giving to St. Mary of the Hills
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Thank you for your continued generous support of St. Mary of the Hills!
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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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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.
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Follow us on Facebook!
Click the icon to the left to visit our Facebook page and don't forget to follow for latest pictures and updates.
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