Lunch with the Rector – Guest, Edward Poston
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 12:00 PM | Walden Conference Room
Bring your lunch and join me for an informal conversation about the life and future of St. Mary’s. From time to time it’s helpful simply to sit together, ask questions, share ideas, and wonder aloud about where God may be leading us as a parish. Lunchtime with the Rector will be a relaxed, open gathering where you’re invited to bring your lunch, pull up a chair, and talk about whatever is on your mind – questions about St. Mary’s, hopes for the future, ministry ideas, or simply curiosity about how things work around the parish. This is also a great time to meet and get to know our new Minister of Music, Edward Poston as he begins his music journey with us. No presentations, no agenda – just conversation. All questions are welcome.

6A Speaker Series: Charles Calhoun, Bayeux Tapestry Returns to England
Sunday, Sept. 27 | 11: 30 AM | Walden Conference Room
St. Mary’s joins the celebration of the brief return of the Bayeux Tapestry to England after nearly 1,000 years in France. Historian Charles Calhoun will explain the origins of this early version of a graphic novel, walk us through it scene by scene, outline some of the conservation issues that almost sank the loan, and speculate on why a bloody depiction of the last successful invasion of the British Isles to date is celebrated as a relic of an English rather than a French “triumph.”

We have three more 6A Speaker Series events scheduled in October. All events are free to attend. Click below to read about them!

New!
Signs and Grace: An Introduction to the Sacraments – Led by Fr. Michael
Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 | 5 PM | VIA ZOOM
Signs and Grace is a four-session, video-based course designed to learn more and take time for discussion around the sacraments. Fr. Michael will lead the course in a small group setting via Zoom. This program invites participants to engage more deeply with scripture and the liturgy of The Episcopal Church to explore the richness of baptism, Eucharist, and the sacramental rites of the church. Members of the community may RSVP by calling the Parish office at 508-362-3977, ext. 10. St. Mary’s parishioners may register at the link below.

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Grace Gatherings Fall Groups Are Forming Now
In response to our parishioners’ desire to gather in small groups, last June St. Mary’s launched two small groups called Grace Gatherings which meet once a month in our homes. The program has been very successful, and we want to continue through the Fall and develop new groups so more people can participate. New groups will be forming in September and start in October. Click the link below to sign up or contact Judy Knauer for more information at fabjude@comcast.net.

Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 4:00 PM | Garden Garden Patio
Bring you beloved furry, featured or scaled friends to receive a blessing during our annual Blessing of the Animals service, followed by refreshments. You are also welcome to stay and attend our 5 PM worship service, pets welcome.

SHINE Presentation: Changes in Medicare 2027, Open Enrollment Oct 15 – Nov. 7
Presented by Peter Scarafile, SHINE Certified Counselor
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 11:30 AM | Walden Hall
Peter Scarafile, a certified SHINE counselor, will be offering a presentation on the changes in Medicare for 2027.  Changes can be made to your Medicare insurance during open enrollment which is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Peter will review the new rates, deductibles, copays, and optional coverages. This event is free to the public.

Lunch with the Rector – Guest, Rev. Alec Vaughn
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 12 PM | Walden Conference Room
Bring your lunch and join me for an informal conversation about the life and future of St. Mary’s. From time to time it’s helpful simply to sit together, ask questions, share ideas, and wonder aloud about where God may be leading us as a parish. Lunchtime with the Rector will be a relaxed, open gathering where you’re invited to bring your lunch, pull up a chair, and talk about whatever is on your mind – questions about St. Mary’s, hopes for the future, ministry ideas, or simply curiosity about how things work around the parish. This is also a great time to meet and get to know our new Curate, The Rev. Alec Vaughn as he begins his ministry journey with us. No presentations, no agenda – just conversation. All questions are welcome.

Movie Theology | Oct. 25 | 3 PM | Walden Hall
Presentation: The Sheep Detectives 
Join our Movie Theology group that enjoys watching and discussing movies on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. October – June. Together we view and discuss films chosen by the group. Movie selections touch on love, forgiveness, sorrow, remorse, regret, and humor – the emotions and traits that make us human. This event is free to the public, and we provide the popcorn!

The Sheep Detectives – In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Community Clinic for Flu and Covid Vaccines
Tuesday, October 27 | 1 PM | Walden Hall
St. Mary’s will host a community vaccine clinic with Cape Cod Healthcare Pharmacy to administer flu and Covid vaccines in Walden Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 1 PM. Registration is required and appointments can be made in your MyChart account or by calling 508-862-5900 or 508-771-1800 and asking for scheduling. If you have questions, please call 508-862-5900.

We look forward to having your visit St. Mary’s! For more information about St. Mary’s programs or services, contact our Parish Office at 508-362-3977 ext 10.