St. Mary's Sermons & News
2026 07 19 Pentecost 8, Proper 11, Track 2. Communion from the Reserved Sacrament led by Deacon Alan Hart. Thank you for coming and leading our worship today, Deacon Alan. You were a much-loved Deacon at St. Mary’s about 15 years ago. You were with us recently playing your guitar and singing popular folk and other songs as St. Mary’s hosted a most pleasant evening. You were accompanied by your talented wife, Dcn Mary Carol. The evening raised over $1,000 to support cancer patients at Glens Falls Hospital. It was a successful as well as an enjoyable occasion.
2026-7-12 Pentecost 7, Proper 10, Track 2. Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament, officiated by Deacon Barb Mitchell. Thank you very much for standing in the gap and being supply for us today.
2026-7-5 Pentecost 6, Proper 9, Track 2. Holy Eucharist from the Reserved Sacrament, officiated by Deacon Rick Littlejohn
2026-06-28 Pentecost 5, Proper 8, Track 2. Holy Eucharist lead by Fr. Colin Belton, Priest-in-Charge. This was Fr. Colin’s last service at St. Mary’s before retiring. We are truly grateful he served our parish very admirably for a little over two years. We are also exceedingly grateful to his wife, Penny, who was a most faithful and loving supporter of her beloved husband.
2026-6-21 Pentecost 4 A Track 2, Proper 7. Eucharist led by Fr. Colin Belton, Priest-in-Charge.
2026-06-07 Pentecost 2 A Track 2. Holy Communion officiated by Fr. Colin Belton, Priest-in-Charge
2026 05 31 Trinity Sunday, Yr A – 1st Sunday after Pentecost – officiated by Fr. Colin Belton
2026 05 28 “Concert Against Cancer” folk songs led by Deacon Alan Hart, with Deacon Mary Carol Hart. Deacons Alan and Mary Carol have fought a battle for many years with cancer as a family so far successfully. Meanwhile, Mary Carol continues to receive chemotherapy treatment. They are passionate about “giving back” and decided to host two concerts to raise funds in support of the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital. The first concert was on Tuesday evening at their own home church, St. Ann’s Episcopal church, Amsterdam, NY. Reportedly it was a successful evening attended by nearly 30 people, raising nearly $800. The second concert was held last night, Thursday, at St. Mary’s. Deacon Alan was our Deacon in the 2010 – 2012, and there is a strong, ongoing link with the Hart’s. St. Mary’s was delighted to host the concert. About the same number attended our concert and almost $1000 was raised. Fr. Colin was blessed to offer prayers for cancer survivors known to us; for those suffering from cancer; and for all those involved in treating and looking after those suffering from cancer. After the concert an amazing selection of refreshments and great fellowship took place in the Parish Hall. Hopefully, we will add a few comments about the concert for those who attended last night. Watchout for these on our Facebook page,
2026 05 24 The Day of Pentecost, Year A, Rite II, officiated by Fr. Colin Belton, Priest-in-Charge. 1. Fr. Colin offered anointing at the altar at the end of the service. As you will see a large majority of the congregation gladly took advantage of this ministry. 2. Healing prayer was offered at the back of the church after the service. 3. Anointing and prayer is offered each month on the 4th Sunday, although anointing might have a different schedule when Fr. Colin retires at the end of June. 4. Everyone is invited to church at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 to a “Concert Against Cancer” by Deacon Alan Hart (who was our deacons some years ago). Taking place in the Sanctuary, the concert will be followed by fellowship and refreshments in the Parish Hall. There will be a free-will offering and all proceeds will support the community assistance program at the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital. Many of our parishioners have reason to be thankful to the hospital for the care they recieved there. Checks are best made out to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center.
