This Week at St. Mary’s-in-Tuxedo

Upcoming Calendar

Friday, September 1st
8pm - Film Night on the Great Lawn

Saturday, September 2nd
10am to 2pm - the Emporium is open

Sunday, September 3rd
9:45am - Childcare
10am - Sunday Holy Eucharist
11am to 1pm - the Emporium is open

Wednesday, September 6th
10am - Holy Eucharist

From the Rector

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

It has been an interesting month, weather-wise, but the earth is yielding its increase, and at least in my kitchen, the canning of all that bounty is in full swing. The children are all set to return to school, to the relief of moms and dads everywhere. This means that we are also all set to start another busy program year at St. Mary's.

Tomorrow night we conclude our summer movies on the great lawn series with the Disney classic, "Sleeping Beauty." Sunday School resumes on September 10, and the event of the season, our benefit dinner at the Tuxedo Club, will take place on September 23. Get your tickets now, as this will sell out! This month will include several baptisms, all of which adds up to a lively start to the autumn season. Workmen are also continuing to repair and replace mortar joints on two sides of the church, which is a very fulfilling sight for all of us who have worked hard (despite some setbacks) to get this project off the ground.

Indeed, there are many ways to get involved in the life of our church outside of regular Sunday attendance--which is also greatly appreciated. Ministries ranging from outreach to altar guild and everything in between need you! I am very grateful to all of the dedicated lay leaders who help to make our life and ministry possible, and encourage you to join in the fun.

Blessings,
Fr. Rick

Please join us Sunday, September 10th, as we officially kick off the new program year with the return of our choir, or Schola Cantorum, and the restart of our Sunday School program (please be sure children arrive by 9:45am).

Sunday School Resumes September 10th

The formation of children is a critical part of our mission. Service in church helps them learn about responsibility, charity, and self-sacrifice. Children are welcome to participate in our programs and/or attend church services with their parents. Under age 5, there is a a fun childcare program. Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to attend Sunday School. Those 10 and older are encouraged to participate in the service as acolytes or readers. Please speak with Father Rick or call the church office at 845.351.5122 for more information.

We hope you can join us at the beautiful Tuxedo Club for this fun evening to benefit a good cause! Tickets are $200 per person. You may buy tickets online or send a check to St. Mary’s, PO Box 637, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987.

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St. Mary’s Outreach is sending $2,000 to Episcopal Relief and Development for their Hawaii Emergency Response Fund.

The Episcopal Church in Hawaii has a diocese of 37 churches with the cathedral, St. Andrew’s, situated in Honolulu. The Episcopal church in Lahaina, Holy Innocents, was completely gutted by the fire, including the vicarage and pre-school.

Already established prior to the fire was a mobile relief van and volunteers which toured the poorer areas of Maui with food, toiletries, clothing, etc. This organization is called A Cup of Cold Water. It has now become a vital part of the relief work being done by the Episcopal churches.

We invite parishioners and friends who would like to contribute to send a check made out to St. Mary’s or give online. Please indicate Hawaii Relief in the memo line. All such designated gifts will be forwarded to this relief program.

Sue Heywood, Outreach Chair

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Office Administrator Position Open

St. Mary’s is seeking an Administrative Assistant to be a welcoming and responsive presence in the church office on a regular basis (Mondays-Thursdays, 9am to 1pm). This is a part-time role that provides general office support to the staff, committees, and congregation, in order to support the ministries and mission of St. Mary’s. The full position description is available here.

Community Notices

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