stmarysharlem Events

Join St. Mary’s for the Lights for Liberty Protest & Vigil this Friday, July 12

Meet at church at 6 PM to go with St. Mary’s 

At Foley Square – Lafayette St/Worth St/Centre St. On July 12th, Lights for Liberty will shine a light on the horrific abuses of the administration in human detention camps. People will begin arriving at 7pm local time at locations around the nation. At five main locations, legislators, activists, and organizers will speak until 9pm. At 9pm local time, at every detention camp, and in cities, towns, and homes around America, a silent sea of candles will light up the nation.

Hosts: New Sanctuary Coalition and Lights for Liberty

SCHEDULE:
7-9 pm: Speakers
9 pm: Vigil

Follow the facebook event page for speaker list updates and location details: https://www.facebook.com/events/353371105367972/ 

stmarysharlem Weekly Announcements

St. Mary’s Announcements for June 30

✠ Good Morning and Welcome to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church! ✠
521 West 126th Street, New York, NY 10027  ✠  (212) 864-4013
www.StMarysHarlem.org
www.facebook.com/st.marys.harlem

PRIDE MARCHES – SUNDAY

9:30 am Reclaim Pride March at Christopher St. and 7th Ave; 1 pm, Rally on the Great Lawn. For more information: https://reclaimpridenyc.org/, https://www.facebook.com/queermarch. 

4pm World Pride/Stonewall 50th Anniversary March with the Diocese of New York at 32nd Street between Madison and Park Ave! St. Mary’s folks who want to march together meet up at the Diocese start spot. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/220187362837/

Save Allen Psych Service Rally on July 11th 

6:00PM at Broadway just before going into Bronx. Talk with Rook Partham about going as group. 212-864-4913.

Lights for Liberty Protest! on Friday, July 12 

6pm meet at church to go with St. Mary’s 

At Foley Square – Lafayette St/Worth St/Centre St. On July 12th, Lights for Liberty will shine a light on the horrific abuses of the administration in human detention camps. People will begin arriving at 7pm local time at locations around the nation. At five main locations, legislators, activists, and organizers will speak until 9pm. At 9pm local time, at every detention camp, and in cities, towns, and homes around America, a silent sea of candles will light up the nation. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/353371105367972/ 

Unity Fellowship Praise Team and St. Mary’s Grand Garden Party! Saturday, July 13

12-6 pm  A cooperative free event! Jerk & BBQ, corn on the cob, salads and more – by the plate or a la carte.  Vendor tables $25. (contact Pat 347-538-4262, or Adrian 718-938-8052). Thrift Shop expanded sale. Volunteers needed! email the Parish Office. Music & Dancing!

Living Change Fellows Final Presentation & Celebration at Coffee Hour on Sunday, July 14

Come hear Rook and SK talk about their year at St. Mary’s/Living Change Fellowship and celebrate their time among us!

St. Mary’s Annual Picnic! on Sunday, July 21

10:30 am Eucharist followed by potluck picnic bring a blanket, a chair, some food to share! Morningside Park at 120th Street (to avoid the steps, enter at 124th Street).

St. Mary’s Summer Camp: Registration OPEN

St. Mary’s Summer Camp will return this summer with new Director Joann Serrano beginning Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, August 14. We are recruiting public school children who have completed 2nd through 5th grade for a program of movement, academic enrichment, gardening, art and recreation. To pick up an application, please come by the parish office during office hours (Monday-Friday 10am-2pm).

Thrift Shop: your help needed!

Thanks to Jenny G., St. Mary’s Thrift Shop has been very successful! As we seek to expand the ministry (for example to provide free clothing to Pantry or Movie Night communities), we are seeking creative thinkers and helpers to plan and set up this next step! If you can help, please email the Rector at rector@stmarysharlem.org 

✠ We ask your Prayers for ✠

The Missions endorsed by St. Mary’s Vestry: The Black Lives Matter Movement (https://policy.m4bl.org/platform/) • Jubilee USA (http://www.jubileeusa.org/) • The New Sanctuary Movement (http://www.newsanctuarynyc.org/) 

Our Partners: Unity Fellowship Church, NYC; NYC Adventist Forum; Pamsula Zen; Alanon; Alcoholics Anonymous; Columbia Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (CHHMP); the Episcopal Churches in Harlem (MNIPC); Narcotics Anonymous; Circles of Support/Network; St. Mary’s Center; Urban Qi; Master Anthony Richardson Martial Arts; Forces of Nature Dance Theatre.

Our Neighbors: 26th Precinct, Eglise de Dieu, Emergency Services, Manhattan North Task Force, Old Broadway Family Residence, Old Broadway Synagogue, Templo Biblico. Everyone who comes to St. Mary’s throughout the week, and anyone who is not able to be with us.

 And for the broader church: The Diocese of New York (www.dioceseny.org/ ) | The Episcopal Church (www.episcopalchurch.org/) | The Anglican Communion (www.anglicancommunion.org/)

✠ Prayer Requests for Health & Healing✠

Syida Adam, Carlos Arias, Jennifer Balsdon, Freddi Brown-Carter, Jim Butler, Edna Estime & Family, Shirrell and Tyrone Felder, Natalie Floyd, Samuel Franklin, Rachel & Jessica & Becky & Vivian Furer, Jennifer Garamedia Turcio, Claudia Giles, Eva Greene & Family, Khadijah Harden & Family, Elnora Harewood, Junie Harewood, Gail Harper, Jamaree Harrigan, Anthony Howell, Lisa Jerell, Ana Jimenez & family, Donn A Sue Johnson, Zaiire King, Joseph Lorde, Desiree Manaiza, Courtney Maine, Roy Matney, Jerry McMillan, Aidan Moctar, Joseph Munzer, Miguel & Liz & Dasanie Nieves, Sheila Patterson, Wilfrido Peralta and Carmen de Peralta, Pat Puccio, Derek + Ruby Reeves, Lisa Rivers Mazza, Kym Roberts, Mia Sanchez, Lizetta Sanjuago, Thomas Sayee, Effie Scott, Marion Smith, Philindia Smith, John Raymond Smith, Kimberly Snyder, Lisa Valerio, Russell & Connie Whiteside, Marsha & Arthur Williams III, Meilai & Michelle Wong.

Charlie Johnson,Deniece Gray, Joan Gray, Gary Gray, Marie Spivey, Duane, Mike, Glenn Walker, Kim, June, Amy, Mark, Noel Robinson, Theresa Baker, Donald Trump, ALL Homeless, All Substance Users, All Immigrant Children in Detention Centers, All Immigrants, All LGBTQ Youth, Elders, All LGBTQ Folks, Antonique Spivey, Antonaya Spivey, Ronald Spivey, Rocky Spivey, Rashawna Spivey, Kendel Spivey, Sean Vaughn, All of my SGI Buddhist friends, All of my Matollionequay Camp friends, Elizabeth Franco and Family, 

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 If you have any information to share with St. Mary’s church, please send it to parishoffice@stmarysharlem.org.

by Wednesday at 5 pm of each week to be placed in the weekly bulletin.

To reach the Rector: please call 929-266-6279 or email: rector@stmarysharlem.org

✠ Regular Happenings at St. Mary’s Church! ✠

SUNDAYS

Birthday and Anniversary Blessings 1st Sunday of each month.

Spirit and Strife Peer Support Group 1st Sunday of each month at 12:30 pm in the rectory – Come share your burdens and joys in this prayerful circle of support.  New members always welcome. 

Women’s Prayer Group 2nd Sundays of each month at 12:30 pm – All women are invited to this discussion and prayer time.  Sunday, July 14!

Healing Prayers 3rd Sundays of each month: laying on of hands/ prayer offered at the 8 & 10:30 services. Sunday, July 21!

Wisdom Circle  (NO Wisdom circle in July) 

4th Sunday Potluck Bring a dish to share following 10:30am worship.  Sunday, July 28!

The Vestry Fourth Sundays of every month at 12:30 pm.  The Vestry is the governing board of St. Mary’s.  All are invited. Next meeting: Sunday, July 28.

Ecclesia Service & Meal 1st Sundays at 2:00 p.m. in Marcus Garvey Park, volunteers always needed to help prepare and serve the “Second Meal” following the service.

Unity Fellowship Church of New York Sundays at 2:00pm. Led by the Rev. Deborah Rice.  Sr. Bishop Zachary Jones.

Martial Arts for Children and Adults Sundays starting at 3 pm. Led by Master Anthony Richards.

Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous (We Have a Dream) Sundays at 7:30 pm

MONDAYS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 12pm in the Parish Hall.

St. Mary’s Food Pantry Mondays at 4 pm grocery-style shopping choices available for all neighbors. For more information: st.marysfoodprograms@gmail.com.

Pamsula Zen Meditation Mondays at 6:00 pm in the rectory (6:00 Beginning Instruction, 6:30 Meditation, 7:00 Meditation, 7:30 Talk, Discussion Q&A)

Harlem CoDA Mondays at 6:45pm in the Parish Hall. For more information visit www.nyccoda.org or email coordinators at codany370@gmail.com. 

TUESDAYS

Columbia-Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm; free medical clinic with dental consults 1st& 3rd Tuesdays, psychiatry 1st Tuesdays, occupational therapy 2nd& 4th Tuesdays. No ID required.

Refugee Arts Workshop Tuesdays at 7:15pm in the Parish Hall. For more information contact Lysander Puccio. 

WEDNESDAYS

Urban Qi Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 am at St. Nicholas Park @135th Street. Inclement weather–meet in the Undercroft. ( Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes, free  for St. Mary’s members)

St. Mary’s Choir Every Wednesday at 6 pm—no audition required, newcomers welcome!

Narcotics Anonymous (Men Supporting Men) Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

THURSDAYS

Miriam, Mark, Muhammad and Marx meets the last Sunday of each month for interfaith justice and peace activism and community. On second Thursdays, our agenda is hands-on work. We gather at 6:30PM to share food, experiences, feelings, followed by strategies for advancing the struggle.  For information call Jim White at 201-956-5356. Next meeting:  July 25. 

Narcotics Anonymous (Convent Ave Group) Thursdays at 7:30 pm

FRIDAYS

Al-Anon (Harlem Harmony) Every Friday at 11 am.

Free Friday Movie Night! every Friday at 6:00 pm.  July 5: INDEPENDENCE DAY FEATURE – Coming to America (1988, R, Rom-Com, 116min), A pampered African prince (Eddie Murphy) travels to Queens, New York, and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and will.

SATURDAYS

Saturday Mobile Soup Kitchen every Saturday starting at 12 noon. Help prepare sandwiches and lunch bags and then distribute them to our neighbors on the street.

Metro New York Adventist Forum Led by Ms. Janet Schultz. Adventist Forum gathers on the second Saturday of the month (please check for specific dates).

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop

Fridays 2-5, Saturdays 12-5, Sundays 12-3. All proceeds support St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and its mission to serve homeless and hungry people. Los ingresos apoyan la Iglesia Episcopal de Santa Maria y su misión de servir a las personas sin hogar y hambrientos de Harlem.

RDJ Memorial Refugee Shelter

Every night! The Refugee Shelter at St. Mary’s is always looking for volunteers for overnight shifts and more. This is a great opportunity to support immigrants and refugees in New York City. Please contact admin@rdjrefugeeshelter.org.

stmarysharlem Weekly Announcements

St. Mary’s Announcements for June 23

✠ Good Morning and Welcome to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church! ✠
521 West 126th Street, New York, NY 10027  ✠  (212) 864-4013
www.StMarysHarlem.org
www.facebook.com/st.marys.harlem

St. Mary’s Summer Camp: Registration OPEN
St. Mary’s Summer Camp will return this summer with new Director Joann Serrano beginning Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, August 14. We are recruiting public school children who have completed 2nd through 5th grade for a program of movement, academic enrichment, gardening, art and recreation. To pick up an application, please come by the parish office during office hours (Monday-Friday 10am-2pm).

Thrift Shop: your help needed!
Thanks to Jenny G., St. Mary’s Thrift Shop has been very successful! As we seek to expand the ministry (for example to provide free clothing to Pantry or Movie Night communities), we are seeking creative thinkers and helpers to plan and set up this next step! If you can help, please email the Rector at rector@stmarysharlem.org

Rising Voices: A Celebration of Asian-American Talent on Saturday, June 29
5:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Chapel, Manhattan
An exclusive concert with hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet your favorite artists. Tickets: $30 through June 15 ($40 after June 15). To purchase tickets: www.dioceseny.org/ednyevent/east-fundraising-concert/

2019 WorldPride NYC | Stonewall 50 March on Sunday, June 30 
4 p.m. check-in for Episcopalians at 32nd Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue
The diocese has taken care of all registration formalities – all you need to do is show up and bring your parish banner. The float will meet us on Fifth Avenue. Space permitting, marchers will be able to board the float during the March.
(If you NEED to ride the float, please email us at lgbtconcerns@dioceseny.org for time and place to meet.)

QUEER LIBERATION MARCH AND RALLY on Sunday, June 30th
The Queer Liberation March is a people’s political march – no corporate floats, and no police in our march. Please see our statement on Why We March. We honor the powerful legacy of the Stonewall Rebellion by highlighting the most marginalized members of our community, as we commit to addressing the ongoing struggles that we face. Retracing the steps of the original Christopher Street Liberation Day March of 1970, the Reclaim Pride Coalition will gather in Sheridan Square, march all the way up 6th Avenue, and end with a rally in Central Park’s Great Lawn. For more information visit:  www.reclaimpridenyc.org/

2019 Young Adult Network Diocesan Retreat
Sign up to participate in the YA Network leadership development and spiritual refreshment retreat at Trinity Retreat Center in Cornwall, CT, August 2-4, 2019. Bishop Shin will be present and hopes to listen, learn and lead alongside of young adult leaders from congregations across the Network.  For more information: www.facebook.com/EDNYYANetwork

✠ We ask your Prayers for ✠

The Missions endorsed by St. Mary’s Vestry: The Black Lives Matter Movement (https://policy.m4bl.org/platform/) • Jubilee USA (http://www.jubileeusa.org/) • The New Sanctuary Movement (http://www.newsanctuarynyc.org/)

Our Partners: Unity Fellowship Church, NYC • NYC Adventist Forum • Pamsula Zen • Al- Anon • Alcoholics Anonymous • Columbia Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (CHHMP) • the Episcopal Churches in Harlem (MNIPC) • Narcotics Anonymous • Circles of Support/Network • St. Mary’s Center • Urban Qi • Master Anthony Richardson Martial Arts • Forces of Nature Dance Theatre.

Our Neighbors: 26th Precinct • Eglise de Dieu • Emergency Services • Manhattan North Task Force • Old Broadway Family Residence • Old Broadway Synagogue • Templo Biblico • Everyone who comes to St. Mary’s throughout the week • Anyone who is not able to be with us.

And for the broader church: The Diocese of New York (www.dioceseny.org/ ) • The Episcopal Church (www.episcopalchurch.org/) • The Anglican Communion (www.anglicancommunion.org/)

✠ Prayer Requests for Health & Healing✠

Syida Adam, Carlos Arias, Jennifer Balsdon, Freddi Brown-Carter, Jim Butler, Edna Estime & Family, Shirrell and Tyrone Felder, Natalie Floyd, Samuel Franklin, Rachel & Jessica & Becky & Vivian Furer, Jennifer Garamedia Turcio, Claudia Giles, Eva Greene & Family, Khadijah Harden & Family, Elnora Harewood, Junie Harewood, Gail Harper, Jamaree Harrigan, Anthony Howell, Lisa Jerell, Ana Jimenez & family, Donn A Sue Johnson, Zaiire King, Joseph Lorde, Desiree Manaiza, Courtney Maine, Roy Matney, Jerry McMillan, Aidan Moctar, Joseph Munzer, Miguel & Liz & Dasanie Nieves, Sheila Patterson, Wilfrido Peralta and Carmen de Peralta, Pat Puccio, Derek + Ruby Reeves, Lisa Rivers Mazza, Kym Roberts, Lizetta Sanjuago, Thomas Sayee, Effie Scott, Marion Smith, Philindia Smith, John Raymond Smith, Kimberly Snyder, Lisa Valerio, Russell & Connie Whiteside, Marsha & Arthur Williams III, Meilai & Michelle Wong.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Lisa Jerrell

+ + +

If you have any information to share with St. Mary’s church, please send it to parishoffice@stmarysharlem.org by Wednesday at 5 pm of each week to be placed in the weekly bulletin.

To reach the Rector: please call 929-266-6279 or email: rector@stmarysharlem.org

✠ Regular Happenings at St. Mary’s Church! ✠

SUNDAYS

Birthday and Anniversary Blessings 1st Sunday of each month.

Spirit and Strife Peer Support Group 1st Sunday of each month at 12:30 pm in the rectory – Come share your burdens and joys in this prayerful circle of support.  New members always welcome.

Women’s Prayer Group 2nd Sundays of each month at 12:30 pm – All women are invited to this discussion and prayer time. Sunday, July 14!

Healing Prayers 3rd Sundays of each month: laying on of hands/ prayer offered at the 8 & 10:30 services.

Wisdom Circle 3rd Sundays in the Rectory Common Room at 12:30 pm. Next Circle:

4th Sunday Potluck Bring a dish to share following 10:30am worship.  Sunday, June 23!

The VestryFourth Sundays of every month at 12:30 pm.  The Vestry is the governing board of St. Mary’s.  All are invited. Next meeting: Sunday, June 23.

Ecclesia Service & Meal 1st Sundays at 2:00 p.m. in Marcus Garvey Park, volunteers always needed to help prepare and serve the “Second Meal” following the service.

Unity Fellowship Church of New York Sundays at 2:00pm. Led by the Rev. Deborah Rice.  Sr. Bishop Zachary Jones.

Martial Arts for Children and Adults Sundays starting at 3 pm. Led by Master Anthony Richards. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous (We Have a Dream) Sundays at 7:30 pm

MONDAYS

Alcoholics AnonymousMondays at 12pm in the Parish Hall.

St. Mary’s Food Pantry Mondays at 4 pm grocery-style shopping choices available for all neighbors. For more information: st.marysfoodprograms@gmail.com.

Pamsula Zen Meditation Mondays at 6:00 pm in the rectory (6:00 Beginning Instruction, 6:30 Meditation, 7:00 Meditation, 7:30 Talk, Discussion Q&A)

Harlem CoDA Mondays at 6:45pm in the Parish Hall. For more information visit www.nyccoda.org or email coordinators at codany370@gmail.com.

TUESDAYS

Columbia-Harlem Homeless Medical PartnershipTuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm; free medical clinic with dental consults 1st& 3rd Tuesdays, psychiatry 1st Tuesdays, occupational therapy 2nd& 4th Tuesdays. No ID required.

Refugee Arts Workshop Tuesdays at 7:15pm in the Parish Hall. For more information contact Lysander Puccio.

WEDNESDAYS

Urban Qi Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 am at St. Nicholas Park @135thStreet. Inclement weather–meet in the Undercroft. ( Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes, free  for St. Mary’s members)

St. Mary’s Choir Every Wednesday at 6 pm—no audition required, newcomers welcome!

Narcotics Anonymous (Men Supporting Men) Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

THURSDAYS

Miriam, Mark, Muhammad and Marx meets the last Sunday of each month for interfaith justice and peace activism and community. On second Thursdays, our agenda is hands-on work. We gather at 6:30PM to share food, experiences, feelings, followed by strategies for advancing the struggle.  For information call Jim White at 201-956-5356. Next meeting:  June 27.

Narcotics Anonymous (Convent Ave Group) Thursdays at 7:30 pm

FRIDAYS

Al-Anon(Harlem Harmony) Every Friday at 11 am.

Free Friday Movie Night! every Friday at 6:00 pm.  Jun. 28: The Hate U Give (2018, pg-13, crime drama, 2h13min), Starr witnesses the shooting of her childhood best friend and must find her voice to speak out. +Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall.

SATURDAYS

Saturday Mobile Soup Kitchen every Saturday starting at 12 noon. Help prepare sandwiches and lunch bags and then distribute them to our neighbors on the street.

Metro New York Adventist ForumLed by Ms. Janet Schultz. Adventist Forum gathers on the second Saturday of the month (please check for specific dates).

+ + +

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop

Fridays 2-5, Saturdays 12-5, Sundays 12-3. All proceeds support St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and its mission to serve homeless and hungry people. Los ingresoa apoyan la Iglesia Episcopal de Santa Maria y su misión de servir a las personas sin hogar y hambrientos de Harlem.

RDJ Memorial Refugee Shelter

Every night! The Refugee Shelter at St. Mary’s is always looking for volunteers for overnight shifts and more. This is a great opportunity to support immigrants and refugees in New York City. Please contact admin@rdjrefugeeshelter.org.

stmarysharlem Weekly Announcements

St. Mary’s Announcements for June 16 – Trinity Sunday

✠ Good Morning and Welcome to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church! ✠
521 West 126th Street, New York, NY 10027  ✠  (212) 864-4013
www.StMarysHarlem.org
www.facebook.com/st.marys.harlem

June 22: God’s Pride: Sip’ & Soc’ | A Young Adult Evening Conversation on Sat., June 22
6pm at St. Matthew and St. Timothy, 26 West 84th St.
Celebrate Pride with a Night of Young Adult Community Dialogue on Society, Identity & the Intersections of Gender, Sexuality, Race, and Spirituality. We’re Bringing Our Experiences, Thoughts, Feelings, and Questions to Light in Inclusivity. Exhibit Solo Walk Through 6-7pm; Discussion 7-10pm. Join Us! For more information visit: www.smstchurch.org/gods-pride

World Refugee Day: Fiddler on the Roof on Thursday, June 20
6 pm at Stage 42. 422 W 42nd St
Accompany guests from RDJ Refugee Shelter to a special performance for 500 refugees, immigrants and partners in NYC, followed by a Town Hall. Deadline to sign up: June 17.

Rising Voices: A Celebration of Asian-American Talent on Saturday, June 29
5:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Chapel, Manhattan
An exclusive concert with hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet your favorite artists. Tickets: $30 through June 15 ($40 after June 15). To purchase tickets: www.dioceseny.org/ednyevent/east-fundraising-concert/

2019 WorldPride NYC | Stonewall 50 March on Sunday, June 30
4 p.m. check-in for Episcopalians at 32nd Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue
The diocese has taken care of all registration formalities – all you need to do is show up and bring your parish banner. The float will meet us on Fifth Avenue. Space permitting, marchers will be able to board the float during the March.
(If you NEED to ride the float, please email us at lgbtconcerns@dioceseny.org for time and place to meet.)

QUEER LIBERATION MARCH AND RALLY on Sunday, June 30th
The Queer Liberation March is a people’s political march – no corporate floats, and no police in our march. Please see our statement on Why We March. We honor the powerful legacy of the Stonewall Rebellion by highlighting the most marginalized members of our community, as we commit to addressing the ongoing struggles that we face. Retracing the steps of the original Christopher Street Liberation Day March of 1970, the Reclaim Pride Coalition will gather in Sheridan Square, march all the way up 6th Avenue, and end with a rally in Central Park’s Great Lawn. For more information visit:  www.reclaimpridenyc.org/

2019 Young Adult Network Diocesan Retreat
Sign up to participate in the YA Network leadership development and spiritual refreshment retreat at Trinity Retreat Center in Cornwall, CT, August 2-4, 2019. Bishop Shin will be present and hopes to listen, learn and lead alongside of young adult leaders from congregations across the Network.  For more information: www.facebook.com/EDNYYANetwork

Thrift Shop: your help needed!
Thanks to Jenny G., St. Mary’s Thrift Shop has been very successful! As we seek to expand the ministry (for example to provide free clothing to Pantry or Movie Night communities), we are seeking creative thinkers and helpers to plan and set up this next step! If you can help, please email the Rector at rector@stmarysharlem.org

✠ We ask your Prayers for ✠

The Missions endorsed by St. Mary’s Vestry: The Black Lives Matter Movement (https://policy.m4bl.org/platform/) • Jubilee USA (http://www.jubileeusa.org/) • The New Sanctuary Movement (http://www.newsanctuarynyc.org/)

Our Partners: Unity Fellowship Church, NYC • NYC Adventist Forum • Pamsula Zen • Al- Anon • Alcoholics Anonymous • Columbia Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (CHHMP) • the Episcopal Churches in Harlem (MNIPC) • Narcotics Anonymous • Circles of Support/Network • St. Mary’s Center • Urban Qi • Master Anthony Richardson Martial Arts • Forces of Nature Dance Theatre.

Our Neighbors: 26th Precinct • Eglise de Dieu • Emergency Services • Manhattan North Task Force • Old Broadway Family Residence • Old Broadway Synagogue • Templo Biblico • Everyone who comes to St. Mary’s throughout the week • Anyone who is not able to be with us.

And for the broader church: The Diocese of New York (www.dioceseny.org/ ) • The Episcopal Church (www.episcopalchurch.org/) • The Anglican Communion (www.anglicancommunion.org/)

✠ Prayer Requests for Health & Healing✠

Syida Adam, Carlos Arias, Jennifer Balsdon, Freddi Brown-Carter, Jim Butler, Edna Estime & Family, Shirrell and Tyrone Felder, Natalie Floyd, Samuel Franklin, Rachel & Jessica & Becky & Vivian Furer, Claudia Giles, Eva Greene & Family, Khadijah Harden & Family, Elnora Harewood, Junie Harewood, Gail Harper, Jamaree Harrigan, Anthony Howell, Lisa Jerell, Ana Jimenez & family, Donn A Sue Johnson, Zaiire King, Joseph Lorde, Desiree Manaiza, Courtney Maine, Roy Matney, Jerry McMillan, Aidan Moctar, Joseph Munzer, Miguel & Liz & Dasanie Nieves, Sheila Patterson, Wilfrido Peralta and Carmen de Peralta, Pat Puccio, Derek + Ruby Reeves, Kym Roberts, Lizetta Sanjuago, Thomas Sayee, Effie Scott, Marion Smith, Philindia Smith, John Raymond Smith, Kimberly Snyder, Lisa Valerio, Russell & Connie Whiteside, Marsha & Arthur Williams III, Meilai & Michelle Wong.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Lisa Jerrell

+ + +

If you have any information to share with St. Mary’s church, please send it to parishoffice@stmarysharlem.org by Wednesday at 5 pm of each week to be placed in the weekly bulletin.

To reach the Rector: please call 929-266-6279 or email: rector@stmarysharlem.org

✠ Regular Happenings at St. Mary’s Church! ✠

SUNDAYS

Birthday and Anniversary Blessings 1st Sunday of each month.

Spirit and Strife Peer Support Group 1st Sunday of each month at 12:30 pm in the rectory – Come share your burdens and joys in this prayerful circle of support.  New members always welcome.

Women’s Prayer Group 2nd Sundays of each month at 12:30 pm – All women are invited to this discussion and prayer time. TODAY Sunday, June 9!

Healing Prayers 3rd Sundays of each month: laying on of hands/ prayer offered at the 8 & 10:30 services.

Wisdom Circle 3rd Sundays in the Rectory Common Room at 12:30 pm. Next Circle:

4th Sunday Potluck Bring a dish to share following 10:30am worship.  Sunday, June 23!

The Vestry Fourth Sundays of every month at 12:30 pm.  The Vestry is the governing board of St. Mary’s.  All are invited. Next meeting: Sunday, June 23.

Ecclesia Service & Meal 1st Sundays at 2:00 p.m. in Marcus Garvey Park, volunteers always needed to help prepare and serve the “Second Meal” following the service.

Unity Fellowship Church of New York Sundays at 2:00pm. Led by the Rev. Deborah Rice.  Sr. Bishop Zachary Jones.

Martial Arts for Children and Adults Sundays starting at 3 pm. Led by Master Anthony Richards. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous (We Have a Dream) Sundays at 7:30 pm

MONDAYS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 12pm in the Parish Hall.

St. Mary’s Food Pantry Mondays at 4 pm grocery-style shopping choices available for all neighbors. For more information: st.marysfoodprograms@gmail.com.

Pamsula Zen Meditation Mondays at 6:00 pm in the rectory (6:00 Beginning Instruction, 6:30 Meditation, 7:00 Meditation, 7:30 Talk, Discussion Q&A)

Harlem CoDA  (STARTING JUNE 24) Mondays at 6:45pm in the Parish Hall. For more information visit www.nyccoda.org or email coordinators at codany370@gmail.com.

TUESDAYS

Columbia-Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm; free medical clinic with dental consults 1st& 3rd Tuesdays, psychiatry 1st Tuesdays, occupational therapy 2nd& 4th Tuesdays. No ID required.

Refugee Arts Workshop Tuesdays at 7:15pm in the Parish Hall. For more information contact Lysander Puccio.

WEDNESDAYS

Urban Qi Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 am at St. Nicholas Park @135th Street. Inclement weather–meet in the Undercroft. ( Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes, free  for St. Mary’s members)

St. Mary’s Choir Every Wednesday at 6 pm—no audition required, newcomers welcome!

Narcotics Anonymous (Men Supporting Men) Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

THURSDAYS

Miriam, Mark, Muhammad and Marx meets the last Sunday of each month for interfaith justice and peace activism and community. On second Thursdays, our agenda is hands-on work. We gather at 6:30PM to share food, experiences, feelings, followed by strategies for advancing the struggle.  For information call Jim White at 201-956-5356. Next meeting:  June 27.

Narcotics Anonymous (Convent Ave Group) Thursdays at 7:30 pm

FRIDAYS

Al-Anon (Harlem Harmony) Every Friday at 11 am.

Free Friday Movie Night! every Friday at 6:00 pm.  Jun. 21: SPECIAL SUMMER SOLSTICE MOVIE PRESENTATION!

SATURDAYS

Saturday Mobile Soup Kitchen every Saturday starting at 12 noon. Help prepare sandwiches and lunch bags and then distribute them to our neighbors on the street.

Metro New York Adventist Forum Led by Ms. Janet Schultz. Adventist Forum gathers on the second Saturday of the month (please check for specific dates).

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St. Mary’s Thrift Shop

Fridays 2-5, Saturdays 12-5, Sundays 12-3. All proceeds support St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and its mission to serve homeless and hungry people. Los ingresoa apoyan la Iglesia Episcopal de Santa Maria y su misión de servir a las personas sin hogar y hambrientos de Harlem.

RDJ Memorial Refugee Shelter

Every night! The Refugee Shelter at St. Mary’s is always looking for volunteers for overnight shifts and more. This is a great opportunity to support immigrants and refugees in New York City. Please contact admin@rdjrefugeeshelter.org.

stmarysharlem Fundraising Appeal

Contemplation and Action at St. Mary’s

Support St. Mary’s Community Work and Prayer

Just last week I came upon a Food Pantry volunteer deep in prayer: she was praying for each man, woman and child (as young as 7 years old) pictured on a poster of Black and Brown people killed by the police that is posted in the entryway to the Church Office. It was a prayer of grief for the loss and blessing for the soul of each person.

This is St. Mary’s community, where we pray for one another and the world, we feed and shelter the world and one another (hungry families in our neighborhood and refugees from -currently- Iran, Honduras, Rwanda, Saudia Arabia and Peru). This praying volunteer is the same person who has been supported through a years-long experience of homelessness, and with whom we gave thanks when an apartment was finally found.

“Our Harlem Prayers” (pictured above) is an art installation designed by member Lysander Puccio, and created by the various constituencies of St. Mary’s, the reflective petitions calling for peace, for no more guns, for health (from the medical clinic), for children, to reflect love, justice, for jobs, affordable homes, recovery, and more and more.

Pray with us! Whether your prayer is bringing food to people on the street, protesting police violence, a reflective Compline service at the conclusion of Movie Night, and/or contributing funds to support and be a part of this expanding community of action and contemplation.

St. Mary’s is a community of prayer and action supported primarily by generous donations and grants from individuals and foundations, here is where your gift can help:

$1200 provides basic transportation stipends for 1 year for all volunteers in our Food Programs.
$500 furnishes one sleep package (bed, pillow and bedding) for each new guest in the RDJ Refugee Shelter.
$195 covers the cost of one full day of work by a social worker/volunteer coordinator (a new full-time position we are hoping to fund to support Food Programs, Shelter, and local community drop in).
$70 affords a new guest welcome kit, including towels, toiletries and other necessities (many guests come to St. Mary’s from Detention Centers).
every gift helps!

DONATE TODAY!