Rector’s Blog

We are halfway through August and Fall is fast approaching. The books are stacking up for the Book Sale and the Fall Fest preparations are humming along. I am so excited for both! While I did get a chance to experience a full Fall Fest, that was nearly two years ago. I have yet to […]

Happy Feast of the Blessed Mother! This Sunday is St. Mary’s Day – and we will celebrate with good food, fellowship and fun! Please bring a dish to share to Sunday’s potluck, and remember that we have one service at 9 a.m. For those joining us online, you may have noticed that we continue to

Like most people, I am heartily sick of Covid, and yet it is still here. As the cases go up in Waukesha County (and as of Tuesday we were at 132 cases per 100,000 residents), I am forced to reexamine my own habits around distancing and hygiene. At the moment, I am not mandating anything

We are entering into a month of hearing about Jesus and Communion. Starting this Sunday, we will hear Jesus say: “I am the Bread of Life.” While communion is considered complete with only the bread, or only the wine, at St. Mary’s we are now returning wine to our worship together. We have one ounce

This weekend is Dousman Derby Days! St. Mary’s is a part of the Dousman Chamber of Commerce, and I have greatly enjoyed learning more about all the wonderful events that happen in Dousman. This Saturday you can get food and beer starting at noon, and the frog jump runs from 1 to 4 p.m. The

Don’t forget that this Sunday we are having Church by the River at 8 a.m.! I am back from vacation and cannot wait to worship with you all again. As lovely and restful as the change in routine has been, I am excited to return to the lovely community of St. Mary’s. I am also

A reminder that we are volunteering with the Gathering on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Jim L. to sign up. The Gathering has valiantly been serving meals throughout the pandemic, and continues to be an important resource in Milwaukee. There might still be

Big thanks to the Strawberry Fest Team for a very successful event! Jane P, Kim S, Craig B, JR & Marit F, Mary Alice E and Barb R organized a wonderful event, and we raised $3457.64 for the Haiti Project! Our next fun event is St. Mary’s Day, coming on August 15! It is the

This Sunday is Strawberry Fest! We are having one single service at 9 a.m., so be sure to change your alarms for Sunday. If you have ordered strawberry goodies, please pick them up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. this Sunday. Your Vestry met and voted, and we are no longer asking vaccinated people to

From Mother Pippa Welcome to Ordinary Time! After moving from Advent to Christmas to Epiphany to Lent and Easter, we are now in the longest season of the year – Ordinary Time. I confess that as much as I love the church seasons, Ordinary Time holds a special place in my heart. After all, so