Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
26 St. Mary's Road
Shelter Island, New York

P.O. Box 1660
Shelter Island, New York 11964
Tel:  631-749-0770
Fax: 631-749-3472
Email: stmarys11964@optonline.net

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Rectory Renovations Are Completed (Take a look.)


The Rev. Daniel S. Harris
Interim

March 10, 2010
Sunday Services: 8 am and 10 am
We invite all baptized persons to receive Communion with us.
Eucharist with homily at 8 am and 10 am.
Church School at 10 am, September through May.

Announcements:
March 14, 2010

Evening Prayer - Fr. Dan will lead an Evening Prayer session beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17th. Immediately following, the Vestry will be meeting at 7 p.m. in the Sunday School Room. All are Welcome.
 
ECW Budget Meeting - This Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., Jane Babinski will be hosting the meeting and then a luncheon at her home, 2 Rocky Point Road. Call Jane today at (631) 749-1097 to RSVP.
 
Easter Memorials and Gifts - If you would like to make a dedication, please fill out the order form before Monday, March 29th. Please make your check payable to St. Mary’s Church in the amount of $15.00. You may leave your completed order form in Sunday’s plate or send it to the office at P.O. Box 1660 (C) or bring it to the office. Those who participated, may bring home a plant after the 10:00 a.m Sunday service on April 11th.
 
New Confirmation Date - The Bishop’s office sent an e-mail to Fr. Dan to inform St. Mary’s that Confirmation will be held on May 8th instead of May 15th. Today, class will be held, after the 10:00 a.m. service, and on the following dates: March 21st, April 11th, April 18th and on May 2nd.
 
Sunday School Resumes Today - Our Christian Education Program for young people has been reconfigured to reflect the differences in age of those coming for class on Sundays. Class begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp with children ages 4 through 7 downstairs with Vicky Kotula and Joanne Calabro. Children ages 8 and up, will meet in the Library with Susie Richards and Jillian Calabro. All children will come to the 10:00 a.m. Service at the time of the Offertory to be with family for the Eucharist as usual. Thank-you to the Parents, Teachers and Children for their cooperation.
 
St. Mary’s Singers - There will be practice today and on 3/21 to sing on Palm Sunday, March 28st and on Easter Sunday, April 4th.

Holy Week and Easter
Schedule of Services
Please note the time changes on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday
Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Service at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 2, 2010 - Service at 7 p.m.
Easter Day, April 4, 2010 - Services at 8 & 10 a.m.

Office Hours:
Fr. Dan: Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
or by appointment (631) 749-0770
Marie Manuella: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Web site www.stmarys-si.org
e-mail
stmarys11964@optonline.net



Holy Days and Special Services
Christmas Eve: Festive Holy Eucharist 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Day: Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m.
January 1: Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m.
Ash Wednesday: Holy Eucharist with imposition of ashes at noon.  
Maundy Thursday: Supper 6 p.m. followed by Holy Communion at 7:30 pm.
Good Friday 'The Last Seven Words' meditations and music at noon - 1 p.m.

Liturgy for Good Friday with reserved Sacrament 7:30 p.m.
Weddings at Saint Mary's
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