St. Mary's is an active, contemporary church community
steeped in history and tradition.

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, or at least that’s what my grandmother said a long time ago", states Father Bill. That said, there is also a family side to life in the local church. That side of our life together has several different avenues of expression. If you have an interest in any of these activities, call the Church Office at 410-569-0180 for current contact information.

Saint Mary’s Youth Group meets weekly in the Educational Building on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 pm. The SMYG is comprised of middle and senior high students, who may or may not make their church home here at Saint Mary’s. The group usually begins with devotions, enjoys a simple supper together, and fairly autonomously plans and carries out its own projects and programs (under modest adult supervision), including lock-ins.  The SMYG looks to provide young people with a safe and wholesome environment in which to build healthy relationships with each other and their community.  The contact people for the SMYG are Vickie Idzik and Pam Butler.

The Women of St. Mary’s (WoSM) group is dedicated to the service of St. Mary’s parish, our local community, and the broader family of the Episcopal Church.  All women who are members in good standing of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church are, by that fact, also members of the WoSM.  The group meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month, from September through May, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall building. Every year the WoSM raises funds and chooses 8-10 local non-profit groups to receive 10 percent of the WoSM’s “income” for the year.  In order to keep its female parishioners apprised of the various WoSM activities for each month, the group publishes a monthly newsletter.  The President of the WoSM is Amy Parker.

The Second Wednesday Luncheon is hosted by the Women of Saint Mary’s and provides an occasion for senior citizens to gather for worship, entertainment, and luncheon. There is a celebration of the Holy Communion at 10:45am in the great hall of the educational building (which is handicap accessible), a program at 11:15am with the meal being served at noon. A free-will offering is received to offset to cost of the meal.

SECOND WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON

The monthly Fellowship Luncheon will be held in the Great Hall of the Educational Building on Wednesday morning. Holy communion will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m. with a program to follow at 11:00. Lunch will be served at noon. Lunch is $2.00 for adults and kids eat free. Please sign up for reservations on the tract table, or call Esther at 410-838-3484. We need to know if you are coming in order to prepare enough food. Bring a friend or your grandkids. Mark your calendars now for the --- and ---- Luncheons.

The Lunch Bunch is, quite simply, a group that likes to gather for lunch and sample the cuisine of local eating establishments. Dutch treat is the rule for the day for the first Tuesday of each month. This group is, “just for fun”.  Ann Weaver can provide you with all the information you might need.

The Men’s Breakfast gathers in the kitchen at 8:30 am each fourth Saturday and fulfills a multiplicity of roles. The “honey do” list circulates from the Sunday School, to the Women’s Group, to the churchwardens, and then to the Men’s Breakfast. Odd jobs and routine maintenance are the rule of the day. Some just come for breakfast and conversation, while others disperse after the meal to accomplish their chosen tasks. Their efforts relieve the pressure on the operating budget, keep the church grounds, and perform routine maintenance as well as providing an avenue for men to tithe of their skills and talents. Oh yes, before you ask, an occasional female has been known to show up; and they are greeted cordially and welcomed to the table. Either of the churchwardens can provide you with further information.

	Remember the 4th Saturday of each month is our meeting time. Now that Spring has sprung, there will be much to do. Also, warm weather means that mowing time is back, and the sign-up sheet for mowers is out. We will supply the toys, you supply the time and the talent. Saturday not a good day? The "Honey Do" list will be reappearing in the Great Hall. Just pick your project, and you set the time. Churchwardens will coordinate access and materials.

Dinner at Eight is a small group of folks who gather once each month at one of their homes to share a meal and fellowship. The dinners are pot-luck, with each person making a contribution to the meal. The location and the menu are rotated in such a way as not to be burdensome to any particular individual. Alma Schwanke is the coordinator for this group.