St Mary Anne's Church

Rooted in the past, reaching for the future

Blessing of the Backpacks

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Start off the new school year right with a blessing!
Parent’s don’t forget that this Sunday, September 9th, we will be blessing backpacks for the start of the school year–at both services!
Please encourage your school-age children to bring their backpack to church for a blessing!

Rector Emeritus

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DSC_0071The Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Hartman, rector of St. Mary Anne’s from 1990-2013, is now “Rector Emeritus” of our parish. Father John and Bishop San, along with the parish, bestowed this title on Father Sam during the Bishop’s visit last Sunday.
This title acknowledges an ongoing relationship of affection as we pledge to hold him in prayer for his health and happiness. Moreover, we dedicate ourselves as a parish to faithfulness to his legacy in the characteristics of his ministry: Joy and zest in following Jesus; faithful preaching of the Gospel; delight in solid liturgy; and a heart for all God’s children.

The Bishop’s Visit

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Last Sunday’s visit by Bishop Santosh Marray was a wonderful celebration. We kept him very busy during our two services!

He received: Adam, Ethan and Elizabeth Reynolds; Ron and Joy Himmel; Paula England; Andrew and Theresa Tonge; Donna Boyd; Marshall Patchell; David Hargarten; Cathy Edge; Joanne Zecca-Veater; Karen Dryden; and Thomas and Elaine Brickner
He confirmed Ethan Kyger and Benigna Polanco
He baptized Neil Llewellyn Tonge
He recognized EFM graduate Bob Doyle
He reaffirmed in the faith: Stephen Naughton,
Vicki Schultheiss, and Steven McBride, Jr.
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Pictured left to right are 8:00AM parishioners just received or reaffirmed into the church: Vickie Shultheiss, Karen Dryden, Donna Boyd, Marshall Patchell, Bishop San, Elaine & Thomas Brickner, Fr. John, Paula England, Cathy Edge, David Hargarten and Joanne Zecca-Veater.

Thank you to…

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  • Ron Himmel. He repaired and painted our Vestry House door.
  • Tim Leizear and Rick Waterhouse. They spread dirt and grass seed beside the new sidewalks.
  • Linda Gibeck and Karen Schaeffer. They planted the flower barrels at the graveyard entrances and near the Outreach Office. Tourists have been spotted taking pictures of the pretty barrels!IMG_1886

Coffee Hour Volunteers

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Coffee Hour Volunteers …..Thank you to those that have recently signed up! There are still  more openings to host through the months of August and September. Bring and share some of your morning favorites (fruit, cheese & crackers, muffins, cookies to name a few). Team up with others so it is easy to set up the table, make the coffee, and clean-up. The sign up sheet is on the Parish Center bulletin board— open dates  (August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 30).  Please consider helping with this important ministry.

Service Times

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

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

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