Last evening, 63 parishioners, family members and friends, attended SMA’s first Godly Grilling event! The rectory driveway and yard were filled with people, food and games. The beautiful summer evening ended with a short prayer service and hymns. The parish looks forward to another Godly Grilling event within the month!
Gently used or new children’s books are needed for local school children. Chapter books are especially needed for elementary age kids (grades 1-6). Parishioners, Wayne and Ann Hill, are running this book drive. There will be a box on the rear porch/lobby for your donated books.
Men of the parish and their friends are invited to attend the monthly 2:42 Men’s Breakfast. Enjoy fellowship and conversation, along with a hearty breakfast on Saturday, October 27th from 8:00AM to 9:30AM.
Children understand the pure joy of Christmas. Advent teaches them that special things are worth waiting for and are worthy of preparation. Advent candles and calendars mark the longing. Hymns, and especially Plainsong chants, awake ancient drums of hope within. One Christmas Eve night when I was about 4 years old, I heard my dad’s footsteps…
Pokémon have been sited at St. Mary Anne’s! Young people all around the world are quite excited! Yes, Pokémon has been found at two different locations in the SMA graveyard! For those of you who are confused, there is a “Pokémon Go” app for smart phones that was just released last week. Pokémon Go uses…
Our Annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals is Sunday, October 3rd. We will have one 9 AM Outdoor Service for parishioners and their pets. You and your family pets are invited to this special service held in our churchyard! Join in this fun tradition and invite your family and friends to attend, too! Please note: If it…
Like all big projects, the Garden Market needs the support of every parishioner. Right now, the Silent Auction needs to begin to assemble nice new, or gently used, garden related items that will generate bidding among our visitors. Maybe it’s time to sort though your stored treasures, and let go of something you no longer…