You are invited to join the choir for an exciting new experience at Saint Mary's.

On Saturday, July 25, at 7PM in the Parish Hall, the choir will be workshopping a new piece of music based on G.K. Chesterton's work The Ballad of the White Horse.

This piece of music was written especially for our choir and the workshop will serve as a world premiere! During the workshop, you'll get a backstage look into how the work was commissioned, why the text was chosen, and how it is developing.

You'll also get the chance to give feedback that can help shape the music for future performances. Don't miss this chance to see the process behind creating music. 

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 26

Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mildred Hayes Martin by Hayes and Shanon Martin.

Mass Servers: (8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.) Celebrant – The Rev. Amy Huacani, Deacon and Preacher – The Rev. Anthony Sgro, Ed.D. (11:00 a.m.) Servers – A. Bynum, A. Maynor; Lectors – S. Parker, T. Sawallisch; Ushers – the Bynums; Hospitality – the Cagles; Counters – P. Presley, R. Hathcock (Vestry persons of the day)

Click here for Service Bulletin and July 26 Insert

Adult Forum is on hiatus. 

June/July 2026 Worship Team Calendar

Lectionary readings, Lectionary study resources

Image: The Parable of the Mustard Seed, Kathy Latimore

Mercer Hall Preparation - Thank you!

Thank you to all who participated in preparing Mercer Hall for the renovation work:  Kelly, Matt, Deanna, Seth, Linken, Aspen, Ginny, Lynn, Roxanne, Michael, Pat, Dana, Judy, Steve.  Your work is appreciated and made it possible for the contractor to start without delay. 

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM)

ABCCM has many ways you can help to provide individuals an opportunity to grow, mature and express their faith through fellowship and service for the joy set before us in Christ.  You can learn more  HERE.  ABCCM operates seven ministries that provide emergency needs and longer term efforts to help individuals heal and be restored. You can be a part of this. CLICK HERE 

Chef Kiko, with Each 1 Teach 1, is hosting a Community Appreciation & Youth Cohort Dinner tomorrow, Friday, 7/24 from 5:30-7:30pm at Randolph Campus, 90 Montford Ave. Join them for a wonderful dinner and support Chef Kiko and the kids he mentors through Each One Teach One with Food, Inc.

If you would like to volunteer to help them in the kitchen, please reach out to them by way of the Google Form accessible from the button below. Lend a hand if you can. You will not regret a moment of it. 

Asheville Tourist Baseball Game Church Outing is this Thursday, July 30. Grey Line trolley is providing transportation from and to the church. Pick up is 5:30pm. Game is at 6:35pm.  Tickets are $11 each. Please submit your payment as soon as possible.

Mercer Hall Preparation - Thank you! Thank you to all who participated in preparing Mercer Hall for the renovation work:  Kelly, Matt, Deanna, Seth, Linken, Aspen, Ginny, Lynn, Roxanne, Michael, Pat, Dana, Judy, Steve.  Your work is appreciated and made it possible for the contractor to start without delay. 

NEW at the Missioner's Corner

Take a peek in the Ministry Hub room his week, and you will notice the newest addition to the Missioner's Corner: the Kid's Treasure Desk.  The desk section of the secretary has been opened to reveal a section reserved specifically for kids.  The desk features Bibles in comic version, books on Bible stories for kids, Children's Bibles, and Bible coloring books.  This newest addition to the Missioner's Corner is sure to be hit with the kids of the church.  There will be more to come soon at the Kid's Treasure Desk.

The lending library shelf has several new additions of prayer journals based on the writings of Julian of Norwich, Thomas Merton, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  A new pamphlet has been added that focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the Gospels. It contains a helpful graph showing where Mary is mentioned in each Gospel.  The pamphlet highlights the importance of Mary to the life and ministry of Jesus. 

If you haven't yet visited the Missioner's Corner, take time this week to take a peek.  

Join us for Sunset Paddling Tours, Fridays 6-8pm and Snorkeling Tours, Saturdays 1-3pm from June through mid-September. 

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Bishop Transition Webpage

Culminating Bishop José's tenure:

Farewell Party, Aug. 1 from 12:30-3:30pm at Christ School, Arden (if you have photos with the Bishop, share them with Katie at the Diocese)

Hermitage Matching Donation Challenge - Bishop José has invited contributions to match his pledge of $150,000 to construct two or more new hermitages at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Your donations will help make the new Hermitages a reality AND support the existing ministry of retreat! 

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