Dear Parishioners, Karen and I recently returned from a three week break. During that time, we drove to Florida and stayed in Ft. Myers Beach for two weeks and then spent a few days in the Keys before we drove back. We had a restful time–thanks to you. If you remember, you gifted us that…
Whenever a bishop makes an annual visitation to a parish, everyone is given the opportunity to receive certain spiritual and ecclesial benefits that flow from the episcopacy. That is why we commonly have Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation vows during a Bishop’s visit. On Sunday, September 25, parishioners have an opportunity to confirm, receive, or reaffirm their…
SMA’s Garden Market continues to bloom! Our Garden Market won this year’s Outstanding Event Award! Awards were presented at Cecil County Partner Appreciation Breakfast held May 11, 2022. On behalf of the church, Father John received the award from the Manager of Cecil County Tourism, Sandy Turner.
The Garden Market made a glorious return with 63 vendor booths and 5300+ visitors during our two-day event. These numbers indicate this was the largest Garden Market in our 25 year GM history! After this long and dark time, we certainly needed sunshine, laughter, friends and community, and a return to our cherished traditions. We celebrated…
A special Mother’s Day Breakfast is planned after our 10AM Sunday Service. Greg Rodenbaugh and men from our 10AM Service will cook. The menu includes: waffles with toppings, omelets, hand-carved meat and other treats. Please invite your wife, mom, grandmother, aunt or any special woman in your life to worship this Sunday, and stay after the 10AM service to enjoy a…