Mother Pippa

Our first Convention as the reunited Diocese of Wisconsin is this Friday and Saturday. Your delegates are heading up to Steven’s Point to meet with the entire Diocese as we move into the future. On Saturday we will celebrate the installation of Bishop Matt Gunter as the 12th Bishop of Wisconsin (the first one since […]

Based off feedback from the Annual Meeting, we are exploring two schedule changes. The first is that on first Sundays, we will have one service at 9 a.m. We had multiple people suggest having a 9 a.m. service, and so the Vestry wants to try this monthly option. We hope it will help the 8

But whatever is in the seas and in the rivers that does not have fins and scales among all the teeming life of the water, and among all the living creatures that are in the water, they are detestable things to you, and they shall be abhorrent to you; you may not eat of their

Our Annual Meeting was last Sunday, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who showed up and offered their thoughts and opinions. I also want to emphasize that you don’t need to wait for the Annual Meeting. I am always glad to hear your ideas and views. You are also welcome to share them with

Time goes by in fits and starts. One of my favorite podcasters likes to say “the days are long, but the years are short,” and I feel that is particularly true at the moment. I had a lovely time on vacation, and then jumped back in right before the Annual Meeting. Just in case you

September is finally here and I am back with you all. I wrote this before going on vacation, but I hopefully had a lovely time away and now am delighted to be back with you all. September kicks off any number of events, beginning with the Annual Meeting. Next Sunday, September 8, we will have

This Sunday Father Ryan has graciously agreed to preach and preside at St. Mary’s. I feel so grateful and privileged to have Father Ryan at St. Mary’s, and hope you all have a wonderful Sunday service together. This coming Saturday (August 31) we have a kayak outing at 9 a.m. and movie night at 5:30

What a joy to welcome Father Scott back to St. Mary’s this Sunday! I am so grateful that Father Scott was able to come preach and preside. As the Canon to the Ordinary, Father Scott travels all over the Diocese, and it is always such a pleasure to have him back at St. Mary’s. I

Weather permitting, this Sunday is our last outdoor service at 10 a.m. I hope we will be able to worship by the river. Last Sunday at 8 a.m. we were able to admire the prairieland, river and trees while worshiping God. St. Mary’s is blessed not only with beautiful nature, but also with dedicated volunteers

Thank you to everyone who helped St. Mary’s participate in Derby Days this year! We sold over 400 root beer floats in our first foray into being a Derby Days vendor. Minus our expenses, that means that we raised $1631.84. Thank you! We are now in August, looking towards the return of school. Outreach is