Rooted in the past, reaching for the future
Parish-Wide Christmas Open House, 2-6:00 pm, Saturday, December 17th: Everyone in the parish is invited to a the home of Robert & Dru Torregrossa for holiday cheer and fellowship! Just drop in and say hello, and have a cup of tea and a bite to eat. No sign up is necessary. This will be the second year that the Torregrossa’s have opened their home for this hospitable event. Contact the church office for directions.
Did you notice our new logo? Our iconic bell tower, along with traditional Episcopal Church colors, are now part of our new look. We will start to incorporate this logo in all of our written and online material, so we will have a uniform look and brand.
Family advent wreath making will be Sunday, November 27th during the Adult Education Hour. This is a St. Mary Anne’s tradition that goes back more than 30 years.
Please bring clippers or pruners. Don’t forget your wreath bases, pins, and candle holders from previous years. All supplies will be provided for everyone who needs them. St. Mary Anne’s Flower committee members will be on hand to assist anyone who has not made a wreath before.
It takes a lot of greens to make a wreath! Bring 4-inch clippings of evergreens from your yard or woodland. Suggested are: boxwood, arborvitae, herbs, cedar, standing pine, Japanese holly, mountain laurel, etc. to share will all. Donations will be accepted to help with the cost. If you have questions feel free to call Nancy Ball at 410-287-5848.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at North East Community Park on Friday, November 25th at 5:30 PM. Fr. John will do the opening prayer.
Love movies? SMA has a small movie group you can join! A potluck lunch and movie showing will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at 11:30AM, at the home of Glennda Artinger, 16 Tomax Lane, Elkton.
