From the Rector

Dear Friends,

God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and said, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.” In this same spirit, the people of St. Mary’s seek to open our doors and hearts to all. We see our church as part of the bedrock of our community, and therefore believe it is a vital part of our mission to have a positive impact on all people of good will.

Continuing our multi-year restoration campaign, 2025 was marked by some major capital projects at St. Mary’s. The care, maintenance, and restoration of our historic buildings for the benefit of the entire community is a top priority, but one which also comes at a high cost. Some of our accomplishments this year include: An entirely new fire alarm system, security cameras at all points of entry, smart thermostats, and new LED lighting in the nave which provides the same warm look but requires 90% less energy to operate. We also continued with the ongoing stonework, reinstalled the Pentecost window in the chapel, upgraded our live streaming audio, and replaced costly copper downspouts. At the rectory, we replaced nine missing storm windows and one damaged casement window, and did a gut renovation of the master bath and laundry, utilizing a lot of sweat equity as well as the recycling of architectural elements from one of the grand homes of the Park. In 2026, we anticipate many more important projects, including the full restoration of the church’s iconic steeple.

It is with a spirit of hopefulness that we approach our annual appeal, knowing that the work of St. Mary’s is possible only because of your generosity. As the year draws to a close, I ask you to consider your end of year financial gift to St. Mary’s. Your donation is tax-deductible, and retirement funds are a great way to give tax-free–just ask your financial advisor. Please send a check to the church or give online.

In gratitude for your commitment to the good work of St. Mary’s, I am,
Faithfully Yours,
Father Rick

Christmas Flowers & Music

Once again, St. Mary’s will be transformed into a breathtakingly beautiful space decorated for Christmas beginning with the greenery during Advent. Poinsettias and red bows will be added and then on Christmas Eve, we will enjoy outstanding music offered by our organist, as well as vocal and instrumental soloists.

All are paid for by YOUR donations. The total cost is over $3000, so we do need a number of generous donors to continue this lovely tradition at St. Mary’s. To make this possible, we ask that you give a special donation for the Christmas decorations and music by check or via the button below.

In the memo line, please be sure to indicate who your gift is given in memory of or thanksgiving for. The deadline for inclusion of memorials in our Christmas bulletins is Sunday, December 21st.

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