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Weekly Notices

Bishop's Visit and Confirmations

Bishop's Visit
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Sunday, January 26, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

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The Right Reverend Jennifer Reddall, 6th bishop of the Diocese of Arizona, will be at Saint Mary’s this January for her bi-annual pastoral visit. She will celebrate Mass and provide the opportunity for confirmations and receptions. Youth  interested in confirmation should speak with Mrs. Boddy. Adults interested confirmation (or reception if you were already confirmed in the Lutheran, Roman Catholic or Orthodox Church) should speak with Fr. Craig.

Parish Annual Meeting

Parish Meeting

Sunday February 9, 2025, after Mass in the Church Hall

 

The Annual Meeting of the Parish will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025 following a brief fellowship time after Mass.

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The meeting will include:

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  • the rector’s address,

  • the financial report and report on Saint Mary’s Manor,

  • the election of new Vestry members, 

  • and the 2025 Diocesan Convention delegate.

 

In order to vote in the elections you must be a communicant in good standing, which means you have taken communion three times in the past year and are a giver of record,

 

Please plan on attending.

Adult Formation

Adult Formation

Episcopal 101

Sundays, 9:00 a.m. in the Library

A class for inquirers, people interested in joining Saint Mary’s and the Episcopal Church, and anyone wanting to learn more about the Anglican Way.

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The Anglican tradition is known for the way we honor the questions of Christian faith and life – it is a central part of our ethos and the way we approach our relationship with God. In this seven week series, we will explore the Anglican approach to scripture, prayers, liturgy, music, and the sacraments as they have been received and celebrated in the Episcopal Church, and here at Saint Mary’s.


In this class we will honor God’s gift of reason, curiosity, discovery, doubt, and community by inviting conversation about deeply significant aspects of our lives. Join us as we encounter The Rules of Faith; how they can lead us ever deeper in our knowledge and love of the Lord.


For question contact Fr. Craig craigplus@mac.com Other meeting times are possible, just ask.

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Weekly Bible Study

Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. by Zoom

Exploring the Wisdom of Solomon

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While professing to have been written by Solomon in the days of the united Israelite kingdom, this book shows signs of being written in the late first century BCE, likely in Alexandria. The book appears to have drawn heavily from the Hebrew wisdom tradition and is a mix of lyrical poetic passages interspersed with some fairly straightforward prose. It is most noteworthy in its personification of wisdom, one of the "Seven Spirits of God" referred to in prophetic and apocalyptic literature.

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Read more here. Everyone is welcome!

Children and Youth

Children and Youth

Sunday School

Sundays 10:30 a.m.

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Lectionary-based Montessori-style learning and activities for children and youth are available during the Liturgy of the Word. Young people join the service during the Exchange of the Peace.

Outreach

Outreach

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The Alms Fund :: Helping parishioners and others in immediate need


The number of people calling—or appearing at our doors—needing help with rent, water or electric or gas bills, food, auto repair, etc., has greatly increased since the height of the pandemic. These are tough times for many of us, and the Alms Fund is there to help...sometimes. You can help us help those who despair that their electricity will be cut off, or that they will be evicted, or that their children won't have the nourishment they need to grow and flourish, or they need a nice outfit in order to interview for a job, or...or...or...


You can help St. Mary's respond in ways Jesus commanded us to respond by donating to St. Mary's Alms Fund. Just write a check with a memo "Alms Fund," or if you make your donations electronically, you can designate an extra donation to St. Mary's with a similar memo. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Parish Administrator, Karen Dura, at karen@stmarysphoenix.org

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Help us help St. Mary's People and many others in immediate need so they have time to seek longer term solutions.

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Thank you so very much!

Ministry Opportunities at St. Mary's

A parish community depends on the generous giving of time, talent, and treasure by our members. We are very grateful to all our brothers and sisters who, week by week, support our common life and ministry in this place. Please review the list below and consider one of these ministry opportunities. For more information speak with the ministry lead(s) or Karen.

 

  • Altar Guild (Phyllis) - prepare the church for worship on Sundays and Holy Days and keep the shrines and chapel orderly

  • Greeters and Ushers (Pat, Ron) - greet our guests at Mass and provide them with service leaflets, newcomer cards and information about our parish.

  • Hospitality Team (Cheak) - prepare for coffee hour and other receptions, help to keep the kitchen and parish hall neat.

  • Lectionary Readers (Fr. Craig, Linda) - read the lessons on Sundays and Holy Days

  • Liturgical Ministers (Fr. Craig) - serve at the altar during worship 

  • Lay Eucharistic Ministers (Cheak) - bring the sacrament to homebound parishioners

  • Schola Cantorum (Br. Jeffrey, Will) - provide music for worship

The Larger Church

Sign Up for Diocesan News

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona publishes a weekly email news letter—which includes thoughts about a variety of topics by Bishop Reddall—and a quarterly magazine.  These are free to anyone in our congregation who wishes to receive them.  All you have to do is sign up!

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Just enter azdiocese.org/newsletter/ in your web browser and follow the link.  These are excellent ways to keep abreast of happenings around the diocese and the larger church.

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Subscribe to our email list for periodic announcements, reflections, and news items from St. Mary's. It's a great way to stay in touch with what's happening around the parish!

 

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