From the Rector

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Greetings from lovely Garrison, New York, just across the Bear Mountain Bridge. JoAnn Hanson and I are at the Greymore Spirituality Center for our first of two years of week-long study in the College for Congregational Development. So far, it has been an intense week of study. We begin our work at 9:00 and end with evening prayer at 7:00 with only an hour break for lunch. However, we are learning SO MUCH about models, systems, change, conflict & trust, facilitation, transition, life cycle, and much more. We alternate between being in the large group for plenary sessions and small group work. It's pretty intense, but we will bring a lot of very useful tools back with us to St. Mary's.

On the first day, our small group leader tested positive for covid and was put in quarantine. Because of that, we had the honor of Bishop Melissa Skelton (founder of the College) as our facilitator. It has been a real treat to spend the week with her and benefit from her gracefulness and wisdom. Since then, two more of our number have tested positive, so it's back to masks, unfortunately.

I will be home tomorrow afternoon, and look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings, Fr. Rick

Outreach Needs Your Help

The Town of Tuxedo Summer Camp runs from July 5th through August 11th, five days a week.

St. Mary's Outreach is sponsoring 17 children who would not otherwise be able to afford to go to camp. They are recommended to us by their teachers and guidance counselors. The cost is $700 but we have been given a special rate of $600 for each student we are sponsoring. The parents' contribution is $100.

On top of this $98 will pay for the Friday trips to places like Splashdown and the Castle! The total cost to St. Mary's is $10,200. Donors have been very generous, but we’ve not yet reached the goal!

If you feel you can help and would like to sponsor a child or could contribute towards it in any way, please send a check made out to St. Mary's Outreach (memo camp sponsorship) or give online here.

Seventeen children will have a wonderful Summer Camp experience because of you! Thanks to everyone for their donations!

Spring Cocktail Party

A heart felt thank you to the many people who generously supported and attended "Cocktails for St. Mary's" A wonderful night was had by all.

Community Notices

Please drop off any bag donations to the office at St. Mary’s Mon-Thurs 9am-1pm