Events at St. Mary’s

Beneftining

STAIR Birmingham

(Start the Adventure in Reading)

In thanksgiving for all that God has given us, our parish designates its Christmas and Easter offerings to support a community ministry or fellow congregation. This year, our Easter Offering will be gifted to STAIR Birmingham.  We are especially pleased with the potential benefits STAIR will bring to Glen Iris, which has been one of our ministry partners for several years. 

On Easter morning, the cross will be in the garden, and we need your help to make it beautiful! Please bring flowers to add to the cross, either before or after the 9:00 AM service. Fresh clippings from your yard or store-bought flowers can transform our bare cross into a work of art that glorifies God!  

AND!  Join us in the Garden after between the 9AM and 11AM service for cookies and lemonade.

RAIN LOCATION:  Randolph Memorial Hall

NO Breakfast or Sunday School

on Palm Sunday (March 29) or

Easter Day (April 5)

On any Sunday with Christian Education, we also offer a hot breakfast.  Join us in RMH for delicious food and even better company!  Suggested donation:  $5 per person ages 6+ / $20 family max.  

We will not meet during Holy Week (March 30-April 3) OR during Easter Week (April 6-10).

We will resume the week of April 13.

Both are also offered via Microsoft Teams.  Email Melodie Elam to be added to the distribution list for study notes and Teams link.

John Lowe

at the Casavant organ

Sunday, April 12

3 PM

Featuring the music of J. S. Bach, Herbert Howells, Healey Willan, and much more! 

A reception (wine and hors d'oeuvres) follows the concert.  Please join us!

The concert will be live-streamed; see link below.

Tuesday, April 14

Noon

Living Room

Our April selection is This Is Happiness by Niall Williams. Set in a small Irish village on the edge of change, this thoughtful novel explores time, memory, and the rhythms of everyday life. It invites us to consider what we gain—and what we lose—as the world moves forward.  

Bring your lunch—we’ll provide treats and, as always, a lively discussion.

June Mays and The Undoing

Thursday, April 16

12:30 PM

Living Room

Your family depends on you for many tasks like car maintenance, taxes,  errands, and more.  What if you're gone or incapacitated? Join June Mays, a former financial advisor, to create a personal notebook with vital info for survivors.  This applies to all, regardless of age or living situation. Bring a 3-ring binder and dividers, or contact Emily Rushing if you need us to provide your supplies. 

Thursday, April 16

6:00-8:30 PM

Hosted by Hill and Dan Weathers

BYOB.  $15 pp to cover the food cost-RSVP by paying via Venmo to @Hill-Weathers.  Please include your email address with your Venmo so we can send you parking information.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Glenda S. Curry will be with us on April 19, for our annual Bishop's Visitation and confirmation.  

Schedule for the day:

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

Preacher:  The Rev. Richard Ahlquist

8:45 AM Breakfast Reception in RMH 

Guests of honor:  Bishop Curry, our confirmands, and their families

9:30 AM Christian Education

For all youth & adults in RMH, Bishop Curry will be our speaker.

10:30 AM  Confirmation and Holy Eucharist  

Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Glenda S. Curry

5:00 PM Holy Eucharist with string ensemble  

Preacher: The Rev. Richard Ahlquist

NOW OPEN!

Vacation Bible School will be June 8-10.  Registration for children opens on March 2. 

VBS Dates: June 8-10

Join the fun as a volunteer!  Sign below!

We know you’ve got great ideas to share, so reach out to Katie Dewees (katie@stmarysoth.org) or our VBS chairs Emily Rich (emrlewis@gmail.com) or Laura Beale (aurabbeale@hotmail.com) to be a part of the VBS Steering Committee!

Created for A Purpose 

July 20-24

CFAP is a creative arts camp for girls rooted in Scripture and the good news of the Gospel. Campers (rising 3rd–8th grade girls) are led by high school, college, and adult women from the parish. Each day features hands-on activities and biblical teaching that emphasize that God has uniquely gifted everyone with talents and skills to be used for His glory and purpose. 

Counselors are rising 9th–12th-grade girls, and college women.  Girls in rising 10th grade and older will receive a $200 stipend for serving as counselors. 

Created for A Purpose

July 20-24

CFAP is a creative arts camp for girls rooted in Scripture and the good news of the Gospel. Campers (rising 3rd–8th grade girls) are led by high school, college, and adult women from the parish. Each day features hands-on activities and biblical teaching that emphasize that God has uniquely gifted everyone with talents and skills to be used for His glory and purpose. 

All women of the parish are invited to serve as volunteer staff.

NOW OPEN FOR ALL!

Created for a Purpose will be July 20-24.  Rising 3rd-8th grade girls are invited to join us for a week of creativity, fellowship, and the truths of the Gospel!  

Monday-Friday

8:40 AM in the Nave

All are welcome to join us for this lay-led daily office.  Enter Drennen House via the motor court door and take the elevator to Level 3R.   

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