Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
in Wayne, PA

Love of God... Love of Neighbor, Friend, and Stranger Alike

Our Mission: God is calling the people of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, Pennsylvania to follow Jesus’ teaching to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Therefore we love and embrace each other, friend and stranger alike in worship, service and prayer as we seek to live in and share God’s Word.

– Adopted by St. Mary’s Vestry, May 2015

Worship Services

Sundays

7:45 am - Rite I Lady Chapel

10:00 am - Rite II Sanctuary

Followed by Coffee Hour in Parish House

Nursery available 9:30 am - Noon

Thursdays - Healing Service with Eucharist

12:00 pm - Lady Chapel

Daily Office - Livestream M-F

9:30 am - Morning Prayer

5:00 pm - Evening Prayer

Livestream of all services available on:

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BULLETINS

Daily Office Venite Links

This Sunday's Bulletin - 7:45 am

This Sunday's Bulletin - 10:00 am

Lessons & Carols Bulletin

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, December 14, 2025 The Third Sunday of Advent

See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you. - Matthew 11:2-11 7:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Ministers available during Communion in the Lady Chapel

Children’s Pageant December 24th 4:00 ServiceCostuming from 3:15-3:45 Navajo Room

Calling all little ones and parents of little ones! To join into our Children’s Pageant this year, please arrive between 3:15 and 3:45 so we can get your children fitted for costumes. The children will then process in during the reading of the Gospel. If interested, please email Fr. Conor so he knows how many to prepare for.

CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARY'S

CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARY’S Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Eve Family Service 4:00pm Children’s Nativity Pageant Christmas Eve Mass Candlelight Service with Carols, Choir and Orchestra 9:00pm Thursday, December 25th Christmas Day Service 10:00am

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Around St. Mary's

A few pictures from our Ingathering last Sunday. "A Time for growth" We are seeking photographs of our beautiful people and places, e.g. photos from recent events, our church and grounds including art, gardens, favorite spots, sunrises and sunsets, etc. "Throwback" photos of special memories at St. Mary's are also welcome! Please send pictures to our Parish Administrator Nicole Marie , and you may see it in the eChimes!

ADULT & YOUTH FORMATION

We hope you will be able to join us for St. Mary's Christmas Carol Sing following worship on the Sunday after Christmas. This will be a sing-and-learn event, as Twila Garletts will briefly explain the history or meaning behind each carol selected. You can take part in this event! Please send your favorite Christmas carol to Twila Garletts at twilagarletts@verizon.net Before you get too excited, though, there are a few restrictions. Please try to contribute a carol that hasn't

St. Mary’s Book Club Wednesday, January 14thAt Erlis Wickersham's house

The next meeting of the book club will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at Erlis Wickersham's house. We will be discussing A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. On January 14th our reading selection will be Hymn on the Morning of Christ's Nativity (1645) by John Milton. On February 11th we will discuss Birding to Change the World (2024) by Trish O'Kane. Everyone is cordially invited to join at any time.

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White Gifts – Thank You & Ongoing Collection

Thank you to everyone who donated White Gifts for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Chester, PA. This past Saturday, more than 15 bags of Christmas gifts were delivered to St. Mary’s Chester, along with school backpacks and additional food for their Food Cupboard. Thanks to your generosity, Christmas will be made brighter with joy and hope for many children. St. Mary’s Chester sends their sincere thanks and love for these donations. As this ministry continues beyond Christmas, w

St Gabriel's Episcopal ChurchChristmas Meals Drop off in the Navajo Room by December 16

Join St. Mary’s in the spirit of giving as we prepare Christmas Meals for families served by St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in North Philadelphia, living out the message of Matthew 25:40. To participate, simply fill a supplied bag with non-perishable food items to provide a meal for 4–6 people and drop it off in the Navajo Room by December 16. Empty bags will be made available on Sunday, November 23rd following services. In addition, envelopes are available in the pews for

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ADULT & YOUTH FORMATION

We hope you will be able to join us for St. Mary's Christmas Carol Sing following worship on the Sunday after Christmas. This will be a sing-and-learn event, as Twila Garletts will briefly explain the history or meaning behind each carol selected. You can take part in this event! Please send your favorite Christmas carol to Twila Garletts at twilagarletts@verizon.net Before you get too excited, though, there are a few restrictions. Please try to contribute a carol that hasn't

Monday Morning Bible Study

The Bible study group is finishing its consideration of First Corinthians. We expect to begin Second Corinthians on Monday, October 13th. This close textual study is open to everyone. There are no assignments, and you are welcome to join at any time. October 13th would be an especially g

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Our Story:

St. Mary's has been on the corner of Lancaster and Louella Avenue for over a hundred and thirty years. St. Mary’s and the village of Wayne grew up together. If you like, you can find a historical account of that growth HERE, but please know, our focus is not on our past, but rather it is on the church of the 21st century.

As an Episcopal Church, we love our liturgy. We will pray and sing and learn together through liturgy that honors God and feeds our soul. When you come visit, we will welcome you with open arms. As we grow in our relationship, we will hold your hand and cry with you if you are sick or distressed, and we will rejoice with you as you celebrate life's milestones. We will challenge you to learn more about God and how God will reconcile the world back unto himself. And we will prepare you to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Answers to frequently asked questions about St. Mary's liturgy, customs and our facility.

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