Blessed Good Friday! March 29, 2024

Prayers requested: If you would like to add a name to the prayer list or an event, please email the Rector. We pray for all our ministries and all who participate: for our worship partners, St. Martin’s & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; for the Mail Service (Mon-Friday 10am-2pm), and Movie Night; for St. Mary’s vitality; for on site ministries: Alanon, AA, CHHMP Medical Clinic, Connie & Jessie Mae’s Pantry (next 4/24), Martial Arts, Movie Night, NA, Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), Three and a Half Acres Yoga, Urban Qi, and for all who are working in essential service roles. We give thanks for 200 years of ministry in this place. for everyone in our parish: For the repose of the soul of Marissa Puchta, mother of Martina. We pray for the Middle East and all affected by the violence there, for the release of all hostages, an immediate ceasefire, and an understanding of our own responsibilities, including solidarity with all who are suffering, the healing of trauma, and non-violent action for justice and peace. for our neighbors and partners: St. Mary’s Center, people experiencing homelessness, for all refugees, Unity Fellowship Church NYC, Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, African Services Committee, the 26th precinct, and Old Broadway Synagogue.

Today: Friday, March 29 8:30 am – 12 pm GrowNYC Compost Collections downloadable flier (Spanish & English) St. Mary’s Compost Collection site is due to close Friday, May 17; click image to sign petition. 11 am Alanon in the Undercroft 12 noon to 3 pm Good Friday Service Service includes Good Friday Liturgy Veneration of the Cross, Communion from the Reserve Sacrament, and (bilingue) Stations of the Cross

6 pm Movie Night (with COVID protocols) – 5 pm set up COVID precautions include mandatory masks & physical distance. Movie Night needs your help! Sign up to bring and/or prepare food on a future Friday. Prepared food or sandwich makings & drinks for 20 people. 9 pm Compline Online St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Harlem facebook page

Saturday, March 30 12 pm Holy Saturday Service in the Garden a brief service of prayers; in case of rain in church. 12:15-2 pm Easter Egg Dyeing in the Garden for children and adults of all ages in the Rectory in case of rain/cold 2:30 pm Gentle Yoga in the Church

At 3 pm (Eastern US), join Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac from Christ at the Checkpoint and Bethlehem Bible College, Sabeel, Churches for Middle East Peace, Freedom Road, Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East, Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage, and Telos for a special Easter Vigil for Gaza on zoom.

Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/tZYqcuyvqjojHNCA0f1uOQcbtu62x…

The people in Gaza and across the region are crying out for a ceasefire, for an end to the destruction and violence, and for the chance to live in dignity and freedom. As Christians we wait in hope for resurrection.

At 3 pm (Eastern US), join Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac from Christ at the Checkpoint and Bethlehem Bible College, Sabeel, Churches for Middle East Peace, Freedom Road, Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East, Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage, and Telos for a special Easter Vigil for Gaza on zoom.

Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/tZYqcuyvqjojHNCA0f1uOQcbtu62x…

The people in Gaza and across the region are crying out for a ceasefire, for an end to the destruction and violence, and for the chance to live in dignity and freedom. As Christians we wait in hope for resurrection.

Sunday, March 31 10:30 am, Festive Easter Day Eucharist! with our partners from St. Martin’s/St. Luke’s, Harlem

Meeting ID: 700 867 563 Passcode: praise 10:30 am Service Zoom link to call in by phone: 1 929 205 6099, enter meeting ID and then passcode: 820010 or go to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Harlem page on facebook for the 10:30 am service. followed by a festive coffee hour.

Worship Slides Worship Readings

Easter Monday, April 1 Parish Office will be closed

8 am, Monday-Friday Online Morning Prayer with the Diocese of New York A 30 minute Zoom service: join together daily in shared prayer— the foundation of our Anglican tradition and our lives as Christians.  Using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer rite II morning prayer liturgy, the service will include different leaders as officiants and feature diverse voices to offer brief daily reflections. Join Morning Prayer with the Diocese of NY here Always remember to take care of yourself and stay connected! If you are not feeling well, please stay home from activities with others; log in to Zoom and/or give us a call. If you have questions or want more information about COVID 19 in New York, please call the NY Department of Health hotline: 1-888-364-3065, or its designated website.

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