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Happenings
Rectory Restored for the future
posted on Aug 18, 2021 The vestry unanimously and enthusiastically approved a motion to fully renovate and update the St. Mary's Rectory. A gift was given by Leslie Tank in honor of her mother Cleo Shannon who passed into eternal life this year at age 103. We are fil...
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Happenings
Seeking the IXth Bishop of Florida
posted on Aug 18, 2021
St. Mary's parishioner input is needed as the Diocese begins the prayerful process of discerning and listening to God as we search for the IXth Bishop of Florida. Please take time to read about the search and take the survey.
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Read MoreHead Start - Lunch for teachers and Supplies for Students
posted on Aug 5, 2021 Thank you for your generous donations this month! On Wednesday we delivered lunch to the teachers at Head Start GCS, blessed backpack tags for the children and delivered the school supplies you donated. The Marisol, the director at Head Start a...
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Music @ St Mary's
Choir Gathering on Thursday September 16th
posted on Aug 3, 2021 All who are interested in singing in the St Mary's Choir this season are invited to the Mosher home for a rehearsal and potluck picnic on Thursday, September 16, at 5:00. New singers of any age (middle school and beyond) are very welcome!
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Deepening Our Faith / Sundays
Adult Sunday Bible Study - Each Week at 9:30 am
posted on Aug 1, 2021 Join us as we continue to explore God's plan for a Messiah and reconciliation as revealed in the Bible. Led by Willard Kennedy, the group is studying Exodus Chapters 25 - 29. All are welcome!
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Deepening Our Faith
LUKE Bible Study on Tuesdays - Come this Tuesday!
posted on Aug 1, 2021 The Luke bible study, led by Father Kent Tarpley is from Noon to 1 p.m., in-person in the River Room. every Tuesday. The text is N.T. Wright's "NT Wright For Everyone Bible Study Guide for Luke", available for $10 from Amazon. We will meet f...
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Children & Youth
Blessing of the Backpacks August 15th at 8:30, 10:00 and 10:30
posted on Jul 22, 2021 We will be praying for students, teachers and staff and blessing backpacks at both the 8:30am and 10:30am services on August 15th. Please note we added a 10:00am gathering to our schedule on the 15th. The 10:00am time is particularly dedicate...
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Outreach
GCS Head Start - Helping our children and teachers get off to a great start!
posted on Jul 7, 2021 Thank you to everyone who has donated school supplies for the teachers and students at GCS Head Start. We are still accepting donations, especially Baby Wipes and Bubbles. Let’s help them get off to a great start. We will have a box in the...
Read MoreThis Sunday -at both services- Welcome Beth Ranoull and her family - Intern for the Diaconate
posted on Jun 30, 2021 It is my joy to announce that Beth Ranoull will be joining St. Mary's for a six month internship as she discerns a call to the Diaconate in the Episcopal Church. Beth will officially begin her internship with us on July 18th. I spoke with Beth...
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Life Together
This Sunday view and purchase Betty’s beautiful artwork - proceeds go to the music fund
posted on Jun 24, 2021 Come and see the talent of Betty Ledbetter! View Betty’s beautiful pieces of artwork that will be for sale in the Parish Hall after church and during the concert by the Gainesville Brass Quintet Sunday night. The Ledbetter’s are ...
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