From the Rector

Dear Friends,

Lent is fast-approaching, and you will notice a number of changes in our common life of worship as a result. This season of fasting and penitence begins next Wednesday, February 18. We will have two services to mark Ash Wednesday at the usual 10am and additionally at 7pm. The later service will include music. On the first Sunday in Lent, we will begin the service by praying the Great Litany, which draws on ancient texts, but was first published in English in 1544. Indeed, it was the first English-language rite prepared by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer. Other changes will include the liturgical color, the reading of the decalogue (or the ten commandments), and the service music.

On Wednesday evenings beginning on February 25, please join us at the rectory at 6pm for a potluck dinner and discussion of the book, The Garden Against Time, In Search of a Common Paradise by Olivia Lang.

As the weather (hopefully) warms and we begin what is sure to be a big spring cleanup, Lent is similarly a time when we can do some inward and spiritual cleanup as we prepare ourselves for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Day.

Blessings,
Father Rick

Administrator and Sunday School Positions Open

St. Mary's-in-Tuxedo is seeking to fill two open positions, Parish Administrator and Sunday School Teacher. We will consider candidates who are interested in filling one or both positions together.

The Sunday School Teacher is a part-time role (4 hours per week) that reports to the Rector and is accountable for delivering engaging, age-appropriate, Bible-based lessons, fostering a safe and welcoming spiritual environment, managing the classroom, building relationships with children and parents, and supporting church activities, all while embodying Christian principles and ensuring Christian formation through teaching God's Word. Key duties include lesson planning, leading interactive activities (crafts, music, skits), maintaining discipline, managing childcare assistants, and communicating with parents.

The Parish Administrator is a part-time role (14-16 hours per week) that reports to the Rector and provides general office support to the staff, committees, and congregation, in order to support the ministries and mission of St. Mary’s. This work includes, but is not limited to: data and records management, phone and email support, supplies and vendor management, communications work, managing use of church space by parish and outside groups, supporting church ministries and committees, and collaborating with volunteers. The Parish Administrator will be a resource person for both members and non-members, and a welcoming and responsive presence in our church’s office.

Here is the link to the position descriptions. Please apply and/or send any questions to info@stmtux.org.

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