From the Rector

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

With such an early celebration of Easter this year, mother nature didn't have much time to put on a springtime show. However, with warmer temperatures recently, the church grounds are alive with spring blooms. Our gorgeous magnolias and other flowering trees in the churchyard are in full bloom, and a swath of daffodils and other flowers form a cascade of color coming down from the rectory to the church. It is truly beautiful to behold.

Right after Easter Day, Pete and I were blessed to have a few days of respite in the Florida sunshine, as well as to reconnect with St. Mary's parishioners who now live there either seasonally or year-round. Everyone in the sunshine state sends their love to their friends at St. Mary's.

Before you know it, summer will be upon us, so watch this space for announcements of all of our upcoming events such as the spring cocktail party at the Tuxedo Club (with special acknowledgment of some milestone birthdays), our summer camp fundraiser, and of course the annual Memorial Day exercises, hosted by St. Mary's. Until then, get out there and enjoy the beauty of Spring in Tuxedo.

Blessings,
Father Rick

Thank you to everyone who donated to provide this year’s beautiful
Easter Flowers and Music

Fr. Rick and Pete Datos-Robÿn in loving memory of Steven & Mary Datos, Paul Sullivan, Francis & Beatrice Bickings, Norman & Edith Rice, & Richard J. Rice, Sr.

Fr. Edwin H. Cromey in loving memory of Pamela Bock Cromey, Edward Warren Cromey, Helen Louise Cromey, Howard Bock, and Marguerite Bock

Lili & Charles Neuhauser in loving memory of Joan and Bill Neuhauser and Liane and Robert Lunny

The Polloni Family in loving memory of Ariana Wellen, Nancy Ramos, & Evelyn Coe

The Ho & Power Families in loving memory of family no longer with us

Roy & Barbara McKechnie wishing all a Happy Easter

JoAnn Hanson and Alan Barnett in loving memory of Ann and Joseph Hanson, & Gladys and William Barnett

Spyros Konitsiotis in loving memory of Humbert “Burt” Lucarelli and Trifon & Mary Konitsiotis

The Sunday School Children in thanksgiving for the new children's bibles given by Lili Neuhauser

The Buells in loving memory of our parents

The Bush & Trotter Families in loving memory of loved ones

Anthony Cinelli in loving memory of Eric Sean Hamilton

Serene Swirbul in loving memory of Philip Swirbul

James Hays in loving memory Alexandre Hays

Nancy Hays in loving memory of Rebecca and Richard Evans II

Lois Annand in loving memory of John Annand

Inger Grüterich in loving memory of John Rein and Rolf Grüterich

The Darby family in loving memory of our parents Lawrence & Angela Darby and Lewis & Lavinia Wadsworth

The Seibert family in loving memory of Carol, Noah, Brandon, and Desmond

Drs. Jane and Neil Garofano in thanksgiving for the Garofano Family

Dena Steele & Houston Stebbins in honor & celebration of Serene Swirbul’s 90th birthday

Kimberly Breiland & Adam Patrick in loving memory of Thelma and Kåre Jermansen, Andrew Robjohn Patrick, Odd Breiland, and Njål Svege

Bronwyn Roantree & Larry Bull in loving memory of Thomas Roantree & Jasper Bull

Jock & Ann MacKinnon in loving memory John & Carol MacKinnon and William & June Patterson

Sue Heywood in loving memory of Alan Heywood and Ada & Jim Masser

Michael O’Neal & Susan Burke in loving memory of Anna & James J. O’Neal, and Thomas C. Burke

Aileen & Frank Sager in memory of Lawrence Sager, Sr., Ann Yerks, Virginia & Frank Mahoney, Patricia Cunningham, Thomas Brown, Mary & Albert Meehan, Sr., Michael Fallacaro, Rachel Goebel, and Martin Smith

Gillian Ballard & Family

Caty & Scott Mullins in memory of Milton Stinnett, Gladys & Archie Looten, Dean Lively, and Dolly & Fred Mullins

Sarah McFarland Taylor

Carolina Zuluaga

Christopher J. Carnegie in memory of James Gordon Carnegie, CM, CSt.J, OM(Pol)

Bert Schweigaard-Olsen in memory of Bertrand Schweigaard-Olsen, Sr.

Elizabeth Ochieng in memory of Antonina & Lizz Ochieng

The Clarke Clan in thanksgiving for everyone at St. Mary’s

Sunday School at 9:45am Every Sunday

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.

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