St Mary Anne's Church

Rooted in the past, reaching for the future

Blessing of the Boats

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1st Annual

Blessing of the Boats

Community Event

 

Town of North East Pier

(NE Community Park)

Saturday, June 26, 2021

10:30AM-Noon

* Decorate your Boat

* Line it Up to Receive a Blessing and a Faith Token

from Pastors at the Pier

 

No Boat? Landlubbers are welcome!

Bring your own picnic lunch to the NE Community Park

 

Prayers and music offered by the following North East area churches:

Bethel Lutheran, St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal,

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship

 

This year’s inaugural event is in loving memory of Pastor Phil Meekins

 

NEW! ST. Mary Anne’s Story Time

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NEW! Join Alli Thress as she reads this short story “Going Home” to your children and grandchildren. Have them learn about Jesus’ reappearance to his disciples after the Resurrection and before his ascension into heaven. You can have the kid’s follow along with their copy of the Jesus Story Time Bible on page 318.

Memorial Garden Chain

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In 2018, our churchyard’s Christine Cameron Memorial Garden, for the disposition of cremated remains, underwent a major transformation.
Overgrown bushes that surrounded the garden, and hid a nest of baby copperhead snakes, were removed. We planted grass, three rosebushes, and two dogwood trees in their place.
Once the old bushes were removed, we noticed that the eight stone pillars, defining the garden on two of its sides, lacked a connecting chain.
Lee Mackie, a longtime 8AM parishioner, recently gifted the heavy black iron chain to complete this project.
We are so pleased this project is now complete! Thanks to Lee, and the Garden Committee that faithfully maintains it, the garden is now a serene and beautiful tribute to loved ones interred in this space.

Congratulations Graduates!

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  • Connor Brown-Graduating Cecil County School of Technology and North East High School. Frank was part of the Marching Band, JV Lacrosse, FBLA, NHS, NTHS, and Bi-literacy medal for Spanish. He will attend this fall the University of Maryland–Honors Program Computer Science. Connor is the son of 10AM parishioner Frank Brown.
  • Frank Donley-Graduated from St. Mary’s College–Bachelors in Political Science and Spanish. Frank will travel Europe this summer before moving to Nicaragua to pursue his future plans. Frank is the son of 10AM parishioners Cathy & Doug Donley.
  • Joshuah Ian Park-Graduating from Gonzaga College High School. Played Varsity Ice Hockey. This fall, he will attend the University of Maryland to major in Landscape Architecture. Joshuah is the grandson of 10 AM parishioners Mary and George Neureither.
  • Benigna Polanco–Graduating from Kennard Dale High School and will attend Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA this fall (see scholarship info above).
  • Hannah Rodenbaugh–Graduated with an Associates Degree in Environmental Science from Cecil College. Hannah plans to travel to Ireland this fall for an extended visit, and then will look for opportunities in her field of study. Hannah is the daughter of 10AM parishioners Dawn & Greg Rodenbaugh.
  • Harriet Starr-Graduating from Washington College-Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Business Administration. Harriet is the daughter of 8AM parishioner, Richard Starr.
  • Julia Swoboda-Graduated from Robert H. Smith School of Business University of Maryland with a BS in Finance. Minor in Spanish-Language Culture and Professional Contexts & Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. Julia was also a leader and active member of the UMD women’s Christian group, Delight Ministries. Julia will begin her professional career as a strategic consultant in Washington DC. Julia is a 10AM parishioner and the daughter of Jennifer & Patrick Swoboda and granddaughter of Jane & Gary Crouch.
  • Raychel Thress-graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with a BFA in Visual Arts, Animation and the honor Magna Cum Laude. Raychel is the eldest daughter of our musicians Shelly Ray & Joel Alarcon.

Another Dream Big Scholarship Winner!

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Our Scholarship Committee (Becky Flood, Andrew & Janice Flood, Andrea Pugh and Father John) are pleased to announce this year’s Dream Big Scholarship recipient: Benigna Polanco. The scholarship award is $1452.00.
Benigna is the daughter of 10AM parishioners Kristen & Roger Polanco and granddaughter to Anne and Clinton Graybeal. She is a lifelong parishioner, confirmed in 2019, and an Altar Guild member. She will graduate this month from Kennard Dale High School and plans to begin her undergraduate studies at Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA as a History major.
Benigna will offer her senior talk during Sunday’s 10AM service announcement time.
Did you know…
St Mary Anne’s Dream Big Scholarship was established in 2017 with a generous $25,000 memorial donation given by the children of Elizabeth and Harold Flood. The fund continues to grow with additional donations from generous parishioners, like you!
Now, five of our high school graduates have received a scholarship to assist them with their education beyond high school. The recipients are Ethan Kyger, Hannah Sadler, Caroline Dorsett, Kayla Lanouette, and now, Benigna.
Contributions to the Dream Big Scholarship are always welcome and can be sent to St. Mary Anne’s Treasurer or donated online at our website.

Service Times

Sunday 8:00AM: Rite I Service with Holy Eucharist

Sunday 10:00AM: Rite II Service with Holy Eucharist and Choir

Wednesday 10:00AM: Rite II Service with Holy Eucharist

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