From the RectorDear Parishioners and Friends, Despite the chilly and wet weather, the unofficial start to summer is only days away. We will kick off the festivities on Friday evening here at St. Mary's with our annual Camp Cocktails and Movie Night which will be held indoors this year. Please join us starting at 6pm in Bentley Hall for hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the fixings as we raise funds to send over 20 children to the Town of Tuxedo summer camp (donations of any amount are welcome). It is a great opportunity to support our local community and also a lot of fun! At 8pm, the party continues with a screening of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Please come and remember to invite your friends and neighbors. The annual Memorial Day exercises will also be held here at St. Mary's, rain or shine. The parade steps off from George F. Baker High School at 11:30 and makes its way to the church. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the church. Next Tuesday, please pray for traveling mercies for Pete and me as we make our way to Turkey for the "Cradle of the Church" pilgrimage. We will be covering a lot of ground, including Istanbul and the cities of the ecumenical councils to mark the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene creed. We will have many opportunities for learning and worship in some of the most meaningful sites in Christianity. One Eucharist will take place at the home of the Virgin Mary, and I have been invited to preach, which will be an honor. While we are away, please welcome back to St. Mary's Fr. Yesu Duraikannu, who will be the guest celebrant for the first two Sundays in June. Fr. Ed is available for all pastoral concerns that may arise. Blessings,
Father Rick
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