Rector’s Blog

Summer might technically continue into September, but I confess I have always felt it come to a close in August. The rhythm of the year shifts towards the academic or program year and I move from focusing on fun vacations to the energy and bustle of “normal.” So this Sunday is our last scheduled outdoor

This Sunday we are (weather permitting) worshipping by the river at 8 a.m. Please pick up a folding chair by the shed or bring your own lawn chair. If it is difficult to walk down to the river, you may drive your car behind the shed and over to the outdoor altar. Should the weather

Happy St. Mary’s Day! Given our particular patron saint, we actually have a multitude of options for celebrating our saint (I know of at least nineteen feast days for Mary throughout the year). Some are about her identity (Holy Mother of God, Mother of the Church, Queen of Heaven, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady

Can you believe that it is August? It seems like the summer has sped by, and now it is time to start thinking about back to school. During August we will collect school supplies for the kids in Family Promise. Family Promise’s mission is to “help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence

Please join me in praying for glorious weather this Sunday. This weekend is Dousman Derby Days, when the village celebrates with music, food, and frog jumping. If the weather cooperates, we will have service by the river at 10 a.m. If walking is a difficulty, please feel free to drive behind the shed and towards

Strawberry Fest was absolutely incredible!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was amazing to see so many people gathered at St. Mary’s to eat, chat, shop and support the Haiti Project. Preliminary results indicate that we will be sending a record amount to Haiti. I looked back at our funds raised since 2010, and

This Sunday is Strawberry Fest! Thank you to all the volunteers who have donated time, muscle, baking ability, and so much more. Thank you to our sponsors who are helping to underwrite the event, I have high hopes that we will be able to send our highest donation yet to the Haiti Project because of

Happy Father’s Day to all who are fathers and to all who father. You are appreciated! Following both services on Sunday, please pick up a piece of fudge. Thanks to Carol Chase for a super fun Kayak Trip last Saturday! We spent two hours on the Bark River, and it was a delight. Our next

Some weeks I try to concentrate on the nuts and bolts of St. Mary’s events. However, today I’m going for the bird’s eye view as I hit some summer high points. Strawberry Fest is just over two weeks away! I hope you will pitch in to help plan the fest or volunteer a couple hours

Happy Birthday! Sunday we celebrate the birthday of the Church, recalling the day that God’s Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in that day nearly 2000 years ago. I hope you will stay for Coffee Hour and fellowship as we mark the start of a new liturgical season. I want to thank Carrie for indulging