Events at St. Mary’s

Sunday, August 16

10:30 AM:  Holy Eucharist featuring special music (brass, timpani, and organ) to honor our patron saint, Mary, the Mother of Our Lord

Immediately following:  Parish Potluck Lunch in Randolph Memorial Hall   St. Mary's will provide the fried chicken and beverages. Attendees are asked to bring side dishes and desserts:  

• If your last name starts with A-D, please bring a salad or appetizer to serve 8-10. 
• If your name starts with E-S, please bring a side dish to serve 8-10. 
• If your last name starts with T-Z, please bring a dessert to serve 8-10.

Saturday, August 15

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Swan Lake Stables

Built for a Purpose is a fun day for 3rd-8th grade boys to create, sing, be silly, and learn about Jesus. Using tools, playing games, and learning new skills are all part of the day. Men and Senior High boys are needed to lead building projects, games, cooking, worship, and Bible teaching.  Cost for campers is $60.  

Registration your child below!  Questions? Contact Katie Dewees at 205-881-0704.

Built for a Purpose is a unique opportunity for men to invest in the next generation, to teach them the word of God, and demonstrate the character of God through relationships. 

Men and Senior High boys are needed to lead this effort by serving as a leader or helper for building projects, games, cooking, worship, and Bible teaching. 

For Glen Iris Elementary

We're collecting funds for the Glen Iris Bag Packing project in December to provide meals for their students and families.  Packing for 800+ students costs about $5500, covering food, bags, and delivery. Every donation helps these children. 

Please donate this summer by following the link below or by sending a check to Rhea Pelekis at the Parish Office.  (Be sure to put "Glen Iris Christmas" in the memo line.)  

AND: Save the date of Saturday, December 12, to help pack bags. Thanks for your support! 

Thursdays

June 25- August 13

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Living Room

All are welcome!  We will watch the first season of the Prime Video Series House of David, which depicts the rise of David, tracing his journey from his time as a shepherd to his eventual kingship with the House of David.  A group discussion will follow each episode.

Thursday, August 20

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Living Room

Kaki O’Flinn explores the Japanese art of Kintsugi as a metaphor for how precious we are when we are restored after great sorrow. Kintsugi involves repairing pottery with gold, rejoining the broken pieces to create something even more beautiful. 

As we do every month, Who Knew? invites you to listen, ask questions, and learn together. 

Sunday, August 23

9:45-10:30 AM

Level 1 Atrium

Children entering 3K and their parents are invited to learn more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, our approach to children’s Christian formation at St. Mary’s! Meet us in the Level 1 Atrium (Room 205) on the Children's Hall of Drennen House.