Parish News & Events

Weekly Announcements, News and Events

Church News

The latest edition of the Church Newsletter may be found here. We would like to thank Meg Fary who volunteered to be our newsletter editor beginning in March. Thanks Meg!.

Cookbooks on Website- Our website (stmaryofthehills.org) now has a link to our cookbooks where you can get updates on upcoming feasts, see what recipes people have tried and liked, get ideas for seasonal recipes and see any recipe changes.

Camp Henry Registration Due
Registration and fees are due now for Camp Henry this summer. If you register before May 1st you will receive a $30 discount. Forms are in the church office.

Memorial Service
There will be a memorial service for Mary Williams, Saturday, May 3rd at 3pm.

Senior Recognition Day
On Sunday, May 4th we will celebrate and recognize our graduating seniors at the 10:10 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

God’s Greenearth Guild is sponsoring a Wildflower Hike
On Thursday, May 15th. The hike will be up Rough Ridge Trail. We’ll plan to be out from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pack a lunch and water. The difficulty will be moderate to mildly strenuous. For information speak with Sterling Hutcheson (898-9427). Thanks Sterling.

2008 Tour of Homes Golden Jubilee Patron’s Party
Reservations are being accepted for the party that will be held at the home of Bo Henderson and Ed Springs on Thursday evening July 24, 2008. Tickets for this very special event are $150 per person ($75 tax deductible). Checks made payable to St. Mary of the Hills must accompany a reservation. Please hand-deliver or mail your reservation to the church office. There will be a limited number of reservations available.

General Announcements

Winter weather policy: Church services will always be held since the Rector can walk to church! But please don’t take any chances on icy or snowy days, and use your own judgment in deciding to attend. Sunday School and other Sunday activities are sometimes canceled so please call the office to find out.

Parking suggestion for the able-bodied: When you arrive at St. Mary’s on Sunday mornings, please remember that many of our members have trouble walking long distances to church. We can always use the school parking located on Morris Street or the parking lot just off Laurel Lane (just below the Legion Hall). Please be considerate of those who need to use the parking lot.

If you would like to give the Altar flowers in thanksgiving or as a memorial, you can do so by signing the calendar on the Parish Hall bulletin board. The cost is $35.00. The Sanctuary Light is also available for $5.00 by contacting the Church Office. More than one person can sign up each Sunday for flowers or candles.

Church office hours: The Church office is open on Sunday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5 PM. Phone messages are picked up several times a day on Friday and Saturday. If you have a real emergency, contact the Priest or the Administrative Assistant. Announcements and names for the prayer list should be in the office before noon on Wednesdays. The bulletin is printed on Wednesday afternoon.

Lipstick concerns: Please help us to preserve our beautiful Eucharistic linens by removing or blotting your lipstick before you take communion. Lipsticks tend to be a damaging agent to these fragile fabrics. The Altar Guild greatly appreciates your continued cooperation.

We are in constant need of hosts and hostesses to sign up for Coffee Minute. Recruit a friend and sign up on the sheet in the Parish Hall. Set-up, clean-up, coffee, cream, etc. is provided - remember, simple refreshments are most welcome! A complete explanation can be found on the kitchen bulletin board.

St. Mary's Newsletter: We would like to encourage those of you who have a computer to sign up to receive the newsletter by email. This will save us time and money when producing the newsletter. The cost of paper and postage will be saved as well as the time it takes to fold, staple and stamp them. We would greatly appreciate those of you who would be willing to do this. A big thank you to Iris and Buddy Caldwell for folding, stapling and stamping 220 newsletters!

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