The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Chappaqua, NY

We are called to be a holy people who witness God's love to the world and serve others


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Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 AM

A Journey Without Steps Virtual Pilgrimage

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Saint Mary's is an Anglican parish in the Episcopal Diocese of New York within the Episcopal Church, USA, a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

We are listed by The Center for Progressive Christianity.

Our sister church is Saint Mary the Virgin, Monken Hadley, England.

This week's events:

Nov 23 Advent Wreath Making during Coffee Hour (11:15 a.m.)

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and Dinner, Sunday, November 23, 4 p.m. at Temple Beth El


*** Coming in November ***

Nov 30 Christmas Ornament Making


*** Coming in December ***

Saturday, December 13th, Dedication of the new Organ, 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 14th, 5 p.m., Advent Compline & Chorale - Handel's Messiah, First Book

Sunday, December 14th, Advent Party at the Rectory after Compline & Chorale (around 6 p.m.)

Sunday, December 21st, Christmas Pageant, 4 p.m. in the Church with a potluck supper following in the Parish Hall.

Attention all musicians - the SMTV Studio Band will be performing for the Pageant. If you'd like to be in the band (trumpets, violins, percussion, etc...) please see Stephen Fancher.


*** Christmas Services ***

Christmas Eve, December 24th:

5 p.m. Family Mass
8 p.m. Low Mass with Carols
10:30 p.m. Festival Eucharist

Christmas Day, December 25th:

10 a.m. Low Mass (Rite I) with Carols


**** The Good St. Maryans ****

In the Hospital? Recuperating? Need a hot meal or a hand? Then contact the Good St. Maryans! We're ready to help. Contact either Beverly Streeter 241-2067; sbstreeter@aol.com or Dina Painter 769-0394: pvillemom@aol.com.


Outreach Opportunities

*** Holiday Sharing Drive ***

The response so far has been tremendous for the Holiday Sharing Drive sponsored by the Junior League. If you were not in church on Sunday and would like to help make Christmas special for a family in need, give Lisa a call at 238-7807. We are still in need of the following items to fulfill the families' wish lists:

New Balance Sneakers- size 8.5 (not white)
Shop Rite gift card
Body lotion/spray
Pants for a male, 18yrs, size 34/36
twin sheets for 18 yr old male
Man's wallet
Queen sheets for 15 yr old girl
pillows
washcloths
size XL/2X undershirts for female
toiletries for 20 yr old female
undershirts for 20 yr old female, sz XL
socks for 20 yr female
canned soup, rice, beans
hamburger helper, mac and cheese
Snow boots- sz 3 for 8 yr old girl
Arts and crafts activities for 8 yr girl
CD / DVD for female, 7 yrs
snow boots, sz 2 for 7 yr old girl
educational workbook for 7 yr old


Bedford Hills Correctional Facility needs hosts and drivers. Hosts give children ages 5-17 a place to spend the night to facilitate visiting his or her mother. It is a minimum commitment. Drivers transport children unable to stay with host families. For more information contact Phyllis Appleton at the Children's Center, 914-241-3100 x4050.


Fessendon House, a faith based residence for recovering addicts and men with other serious health problems, would greatly appreciate toiletry items such as disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, toothbrushes & paste, and shampoo. Please drop off donations in the box in the Parish Hall.


Please remember the Interfaith Food Pantry. We need the usual non-perishable food items such as pasta, canned vegetables, cereals, etc. We serve our clients all through the year so your gifts are always agreatly appreciated. Please note expiration dates and be sure packets are unopened. Thanks!


St. Mary's Services on Local Cable Television

If you missed the Sunday Service you can see it broadcast on NCCTV, Channel 75 at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday.