From the Rector

Dear Parishioners of St. Mary’s,

I write to you today with a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving for all that St. Mary’s is to our community and beyond. 2023 has been a very full year of worship and service. We come together faithfully throughout the year for the breaking of bread and the prayers. It is through this Eucharistic lens that we share our stories and experience all of life’s moments, from the joy of baptism to the hope of resurrection to eternal life. Strengthened by God’s word and sacraments, we go out in joyful obedience to Jesus’ great commission to make new disciples and to love one another as he loves us.

It is with this same spirit that we approach our annual stewardship appeal, knowing that the worship and holy work of St. Mary’s is possible only because of your generosity. The finance committee and Vestry work hard to do as much as possible with what we have, and to spend our financial resources wisely. In addition to our normal operating expenses, we are currently undertaking a costly but much-needed restoration of the church façade, with more capital improvements on the horizon.

With this information in mind, I ask you seriously and prayerfully to consider your financial gift for 2024 to St. Mary’s. If you have never pledged before, please do so at any level you can afford. Our goal this year is 100% participation – all gifts are a show of faith in our mission, no matter the amount. If you already are a pledger, thank you for your past generosity, and please consider increasing your pledge in 2024. In gratitude for your commitment to St. Mary’s, I am,

Faithfully Yours,
The Very Rev. Richard J. Robÿn, Rector

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.

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.

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