St. Mary of the Hills
Episcopal Church

August 5, 2021

Latest News from St. Mary of the Hills

The Transfiguration

Friday, August 6 - TOMORROW - is the Feast of the Transfiguration. We will celebrate this festival day with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 12:00PM in the Church. All are welcome.
Tour of Homes 2021

A Virtual Tour of Homes and Online Auction.
 
The 2021 Virtual Tour of Homes and an Online Auction have launched! Please be sure to visit both on our website and remember that the Online Auction closes TOMORROW, Friday, August 6 at 12:00 PM.

Rector's Forum

Join Fr. Andrew for a conversation on today's appointed passages from sacred scripture. We gather at 9:00AM in the Parish Hall. All are welcome!
 
Lemonade on the Lawn

Join us for conversation and refreshments on the Front Lawn (weather permitting) following the 10:10AM Eucharist.  If you are interested in hosting one Sunday, please sign-up n the Sign-up Sheet, contact the church office or contact Faith Jones at (904)377-5952.
Blessing of the Backpacks

Calling all students, teachers, and anyone who works in the field of education. Bring your backpack (or briefcase, etc.) to Church next Sunday, August 15, for a blessing at the start of a new academic year.  
Sabbath Book Study 

On Monday, August 30 3:30-4:45 p.m., Fr. Sam will begin a 6-week study of Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller (Bantam Books). If we didn’t have a pre-pandemic Sabbath practice, we may be finding our present time quite busy and possibly missing something of “quarantine” we valued. The six weeks will focus on developing a deep and lasting Sabbath practice in our spiritual life. Please call or email the church office to register (office@stmaryofthehills.org) or email

The book may be purchased from the Bookshop of St. John’s Cathedral-Jacksonville, with 10% going to support their ministry:

Daily Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is once again being offered each weekday, Monday-Friday, at 8:30AM in the Church. All are welcome!

Save the Date - Parish Annual Meeting -
Our Parish Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 29, at 9:00AM in the Parish Hall.  
Joy in our Parish
Lillian and Elizabeth Clapp, twin granddaughters of St. Mary's parishioners Richard and Betty Howe, were born this week. Both babies and mother are doing well.

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.

This Sunday - Join us In Person or Online
Click the image above to view Sunday's bulletin.

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 8, 2021

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

Livestream 10:10AM

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.
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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