The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Episcopal
Chappaqua, New York
Activities
St. Mary’s is a busy parish. We worship together, do outreach projects together, and we play together, too. Below is a sampling of our activities. Please scroll to the very bottom for a slideshow.
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Homecoming Sunday
A Sunday in September
This is the time to celebrate the start of a new school year and to welcome back parishioners old and new. We look ahead to a busy year of worship, fellowship, and Christian Education.
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Blessing of the Animals, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
A Sunday in early October, following the 10 AM service
Bring your pet to be blessed at the outside altar following the 10 AM service.
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Pumpkin Patch
A Saturday in October
Come for some family fun! pumpkins, cider, and donuts, photo ops on the hay bales!
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Outreach Auction Dinner
A Friday in early November
We enjoy dinner together, bid on exciting items, and fundraise for St. Mary’s. Come join us for a wonderful evening!
Advent Wreath-Making
A Sunday in December
An intergenerational activity where families make Advent wreaths for their homes.
Christmas Pageant
A Sunday in December, during the 10 AM service
A multi-generational event featuring our children, young adults, and the Senior Choir.
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Gingerbread House Auction
A Sunday in December
Rite 13 students construct gingerbread houses and auction them off to raise money for a charity of their choice. Last year the auction benefitted children and mothers at the Teen Center Program at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.
Christmas at the Rectory
A Sunday in December
Open House at the Rectory.
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Annual Meeting
A Sunday in February, in Parish Hall following the 10 AM service
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“Souper Bowl” Sunday
A Sunday in February, during Annual Meeting
Church School Youth prepare and sell soup and baked goods to benefit the Interfaith Emergency Food Pantry.
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday, following the 10 AM service
Annual Strawberry Festival
A Saturday in early June
A community event hosted by St. Mary’s which is the longest continuously-running event of its kind in Westchester!
Sunday School Picnic
A Sunday in June, following 10 AM service
We celebrate the end of the Sunday School year and thank our teachers.