St. Mary of the Hills
Episcopal Church

July 29, 2021

Latest News from St. Mary of the Hills
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 to bidders on Friday, August 6 at 12:00 PM.



Rector's Forum
The Rector's Forum - Join Fr. Sam for a discussion on Sunday's appointed reading from the Letter to the Ephesians (4:1-16). We gather in the Parish Hall on Sunday morning at 9:00AM. 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.
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Backpack Program for
Community School Children

During the month of July, we are asking parishioners to donate a backpack filled with school materials such as notebook paper, pencils, crayons, notebooks, folders etc. You may drop off your backpack at the church, and it will be picked up and delivered to local schools. Thank you so much for your support. 

Daily Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is once again being offered each weekday, Monday-Friday, at 8:30AM in the Church. All are welcome!
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 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 1, 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.


A Word about Gathering Together
from Fr. Andrew

Dear Friends in Christ,
 
For nearly a year and half, we have lived amid ever-changing restrictions and guidelines governing our common life as a congregation.  Through it all, I have been inspired as your priest at the ways in which you have extended grace to one another in the face of uncertainty and anxiety.  As conditions change, so may our need for increased restrictions in the future.
 
Today I write to you with another development in the way that we gather – in accordance with CDC guidance, current restrictions in the State of North Carolina, and the latest guidelines from the Diocese of Western North Carolina, masks will no longer be required, but are strongly encouraged, at any event at St. Mary of the Hills for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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