St. Mary's Episcopal Church - Lake Ronkonkoma

In a time of change, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says, he kept his eye trained on love (RNS) — His electrifying sermon on the power of love at the 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be the highlight. But Michael Curry may also be remembered for a capacity to keep the main thing the main thing.

St Mary's Playtime celebrated Halloween with a colorful costume parade, a trip to the Pumpkin Patch, Songs, crafts and delicious food!

St Mary's Youth Group sponsored a fun-filled Halloween Party for children on Friday eve. Awesome celebration with the kids! Blessed!

St. Mary’s Mangia Italiano 2024 was a success in many ways! We shared a meal, we sang, we laughed, and we enjoyed each other's company! Thank you to our Special Guest Performer John Ciotta, to our Event Organizers and to the many who assisted in decorating, baking, serving, and in cleaning up

In Honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a Blessing of the Animals service was held in the St. Mary's Memorial Garden the afternoon of Sunday, October 6. Ten dogs and their seventeen humans joined together for the Blessing of our special pets. The dogs were noisy at first, but all calmed down and were quiet for their blessings – uncanny!

Please, join us Sunday, next week!

So proud of our new students and dedicated teachers! Blessings for another amazing. 💕

🦀🌽🦐🥔Thank you to all who came this evening and all the helping hands ❤️ such a beautiful night filled with laughter and fun 🥔🦐🌽🦀

🎒✏️❤️Blessing of the New School Year/ Backpacks🎒✏️❤️

A Blessed Event! Noah Frederick Valasek-Grady received the sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Pictured with Noah are his proud mothers Ronda and Veronica, his godparents Karen and Tom, and Mother Diane.

Donations for Thanksgiving baskets:
- Stuffing Mix
- Potatoes (instant mix)
- Gravy (canned or packaged)
- Apple Sauce
- Vegetables: canned corn, string beans, carrots, etc.
- Yams
- Cranberry Sauce (canned)
- Fruits (canned)
- Canned soup
- Apple Juice
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cocoa Mix
- Pancake Mix Complete
- Maple Syrup
- Cookies

Thank You & Happy Thanksgiving!

THE ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY

Nominations

Do you know a young Episcopalian who has done outstanding service work this year? The Church Club’s Liddell Award for Young Adult Service is accepting applications.

Episcopalians aged 18 to 30 are invited to apply or be nominated for The Liddell Award for Young Adult Service, honoring Jane and Donald Macy Liddell Jr.’s support of The Church Club of New York.

This award recognizes outstanding volunteer ministry in Episcopal Dioceses of New York, New Jersey, Newark, Long Island, and Connecticut. The awardee receives a $3,000 stipend. Applications must be submitted electronically by October 16, 2024. The application includes a personal statement, resume, and recommendation letters.

Visit churchclubny.org/liddell-award to learn more.

When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth. Genesis 9:16

Dedication of the Pergola to the Memory of David Bennett

On Sunday August 4, 2024, the St. Mary’s Memorial Garden Pergola was blessed and then dedicated to the Memory of David Bennett. The Pergola was built in 2023 by David’s grandson, Ryan Bennett, as Ryan’s Eagle Scout Project.