- Robert Mosko, a professional cemetery restorer, straightened and repaired a number of historic gravestones. He also led a workshop to teach us how to continue the work.
- Rob Crouch and his son, Coale, donated an urn and planted flowers in the recently restored cradle planter gravestone near the church and vestry house.
- Larry and Linda Gibeck donated and planted two red rose bushes, in memory of Gertrude Gibeck, near our churchyard entrance.
- The Garden Committee (Sandy Taylor, Linda Gibeck and Vickie Schultheiss) continue to donate and plant flowers, and weed our flower beds.
- Permanent signage that welcomes visitors and stipulates a few gentle reminders are being created and will be in place this summer.
- Gary and Jane Crouch donated an American flag for the churchyard flagpole. It replaces the one that was stolen last week.
Thank you!
- Our Church School teachers and Youth Group leaders faithfully taught our children and youth this past year: Patty Wood, Barb England, Brandy Naughton, Jennifer Swoboda, Dawn Rodenbaugh, Marlene Coffey, Jill Holley, and Janice Flood. Church school will resume in September.
- Our Choir led us in song and worship this past year: Michael Brown, Sue Hocker, Rick Waterhouse, Dru Torregrossa, Mary Neureither, Dennis Miller, Donna Patchell, Dawn & Hannah Rodenbaugh, Barbro & Wayne Pollack, Chan Cosans and Carol Weisel. The choir will resume in September.
- Our Fellowship Committee, led by Donne Lewis, hosted a lovely Father’s Day celebration for our parish last week. French toast, assorted baked goods, and fruit, were just some of the delicious treats served that day. And speaking of treats, the men were surprised when they left church that morning and each received a gift–a roll of colored duct tape!
- Our ECW enjoyed their Annual Potluck Picnic this week thanks to the hospitality of Mary & Ken Blomquist.
- We have a new green altar banner representing Ordinary time and the Trinity. It was created by Karen Schaeffer.
Outreach News
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22nd Annual Garden Market!
- May 3rd from 9-6PM
- May 4th from 9-4PM
Our springtime event brings flower and garden vendors from the tri-state area to our historic and beautiful church campus. Over two days, 4,000+ guests enjoy the beauty of nature, purchase spring plants, flowers, and natural gifts and crafts related to the garden, eat local food and delectable sweets, and tour our historic church. It’s a great time for our parish and the small quaint town of North East, MD. To learn more, visit http://stmaryannesgardenmarket.org
Alleluia! It’s Easter! Sunday, April 21
- 6:30AM Sunrise Service at the Riverbank
- 8:00AM Holy Eucharist Service
- 9:30AM Easter Egg Hunt for Children
- 10:00AM Holy Eucharist Service
Our glorious services will feature a variety of music. At our Sunrise Service, Rick Waterhouse will play the guitar and sing. At our 8 and 10AM services, our choir will sing and be accompanied by the very talented and musical Alarcon family.
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