UPDATE!!! thanks to ALL who came to the luncheon. We had twenty more attending than expected!...WE LOVE UNEXPECTED DROP-INS...ALL ARE WELCOME AT ST MARY'S...check out the photos in the photo tab.. Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, 'JOY'; the pink candle...the Parish Council will be hosting a Parish Community luncheon @ 2 pm in the Parish Hall. The PC will furnish the meats (spiral ham, chicken fingers and breads). Parishioners are asked to bring casseroles, desserts , beverages or other 'shareable' dish. We also need a head count...a signup sheet is in the narthex. Children can make a simple tree ornament for the Sanctuary tree (supplies will be furnished). We also are expecting Santa to to make an appearance.