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.

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.

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.

Pumpkin Patch

A Saturday in October

Come for some family fun! pumpkins, cider, and donuts, photo ops on the hay bales!

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.

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.

Annual Meeting

A Sunday in February, in Parish Hall following the 10 AM service

“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