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Recorded Service Sunday 10/17/2021
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2021 10 10 Bulletin
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Sunday 8/22/2021 10 AM Rite II Service
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2021 08 22 Bulletin
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2021 08 22 Praying Our Hymns
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St. Mary’s PennyWise gets new LED lights
Replacing broken speakers in the church
St. Mary’s Library Summer Feature Books
NEWS FROM PENNYWISE THRIFT SHOP AT ST. MARY’S
PENNYWISE THRIFT SHOP
9801 Bonita Beach Road
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 3 pm
Slides to the right showcase our shop –>
Thank You Message to PennyWise Volunteers
A drone filmed aerial tour
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
filmed by parishioner Charlie Baker
INTERCESSORY PRAYER: A Way of Life at St. Mary’s Parish
The 17th Chapter of the Gospel according to St. John contains what is generally referred to as The Great Intercessory Prayer of Jesus wherein among several petitions he intercedes on behalf of his disciples. To quote: “I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours…but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” And in the Apostle Paul’s First Epistle to Timothy we read: “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for everyone…so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.” And the Early Church followed both Christ’s example and St. Paul’s instruction, for in his letter to the churches of Smyrna St. Ignatius urges the Christians there to pray for other people: “only you must pray to God for them, if by any means they may be brought to repentance, which, however, will be very difficult. Yet Jesus Christ, who is our true
About St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church brings a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds together for a spiritual journey. We welcome all visitors and encourage newcomers to join us for a welcome reception to meet our other members and the church leadership. Here at St. Mary’s, we have plenty of opportunities to worship and attend fellowship gatherings, special events, and volunteer events.
Meet Fr. Ryan Wright
A personal welcome from Father Ryan Wright who is our Rector.
Whether it is setting the tone for our worship, giving an inspirational sermon, or taking the time to pray with a parishioner in need, Fr. Ryan is there for each of us.