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Senior Warden’s August Summary

September 2, 2026

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church It is a pleasure to report on the many positive things happening at St. Mary’s. As we look at where we are today, there is much for which we can be grateful. Over the past several months, we

Senior Warden’s August Summaryatistmarys2026-09-02T14:12:50+00:00

NEW HORIZONS Vestry Report to the Congregation

April 29, 2023

NEW HORIZONS – SUPER KIDS CLUB (SKC) AT ST MARY’S Vestry Report to the Congregation After nearly 5 years, the New Horizons Super Kids Club will enjoy its last session in St. Mary’s Parish Life Center on May 11. Current, former and

NEW HORIZONS Vestry Report to the Congregationatistmarys2023-04-29T03:03:55+00:00

The Myths of Saint Patrick by David Bergquist

March 17, 2023

ST. PATRICK: The Conflation of Myth and Faith The feast day for St. Patrick occurs this week, March 17th, and it is noteworthy for the way it is exuberantly celebrated in our secular society, with parades, parties, wearing green garments, drinking green

The Myths of Saint Patrick by David BergquistJoanna Wragg2023-03-17T13:39:20+00:00

Fr. Ryan Wright

July 1, 2021

Fr. Ryan Wright, Rector, churchoffice@stmarysbonita.org, 239-992-4343 A graduate of Stetson University in Deland, FL, and The General Theological Seminary in New York City, Father Wright came to Christ as a young adult and uses his experience as an “unchurched” youth “to break

Fr. Ryan Wrightatistmarys2026-03-20T18:52:03+00:00

INTERCESSORY PRAYER: A Way of Life at St. Mary’s Parish

June 5, 2021

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;

INTERCESSORY PRAYER: A Way of Life at St. Mary’s ParishJoanna Wragg2021-06-05T02:31:50+00:00

TRINITY SUNDAY: Pondering the Impenetrable

May 29, 2021

This Sunday we observe the feast of the Trinity, the only major Christian festival that features a doctrine of our faith rather than an event in its sacred history. It has been a feast day in the Western Church since the ninth

TRINITY SUNDAY: Pondering the ImpenetrableJoanna Wragg2021-05-29T00:24:23+00:00

PENTECOST: The Birth of the Church

May 21, 2021

In the Gospel according to St. Matthew (28:19) we read: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit….” This is known as the Great Commission.

PENTECOST: The Birth of the ChurchJoanna Wragg2021-05-21T18:16:00+00:00

THE ASCENSION: The Exaltation of Christ

May 15, 2021

From the Gospel according to St. John (Chapter 16:7) we read: “Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate (Holy Spirit) will not come to you;

THE ASCENSION: The Exaltation of ChristJoanna Wragg2021-05-15T01:30:38+00:00

ST. MARY: Guiding Spirit for St. Mary’s Parish Past, Present, and Future

May 6, 2021

This Sunday is the Nation’s observance of Mother’s Day, and therefore it is perhaps fitting and timely to look to our patron saint, Mary, mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, for guidance and inspiration now that we are about to enter a

ST. MARY: Guiding Spirit for St. Mary’s Parish Past, Present, and FutureJoanna Wragg2021-05-06T21:41:37+00:00

POST-RESURRECTION APPEARANCES OF CHRIST: Foundational to Our Faith

May 1, 2021

The celebration of Easter, either at the Great Vigil or Easter Day Sunday, can often limit our vision to perceiving this momentous event of the Paschal Mystery as being the culmination of the “story”. Consequently the season of Eastertide seemingly does not

POST-RESURRECTION APPEARANCES OF CHRIST: Foundational to Our FaithJoanna Wragg2021-05-01T02:25:07+00:00