SAVE THE DATE! St. Mary's outreach event for 2010 will be held December 4 and 5. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting weekend where we raise money for community outreach. You will want to participate as a volunteer or attend the special concert.
2325 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 - Tel: 415 921-3665 - Fax: 415 921-6194
Spiritual Hike – September 18 – Join us for a 6 mile loop walk on the flanks of Mt. Tamalpais Starting at Muir Beach, we will climb steadily for two miles up the spectacular Diaz Ridge trail which is newly renovated and is now part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Then we will take the Miwok trail north into woodsy Redwood Valley and finally circle back to the beach alongside Redwood Creek. Following the walk there will be an optional stop for lunch at the Pelican Inn.
Meet at St. Mary’s Lych Gate at 9:00 AM or join us at the Muir Beach parking lot at 9:30 AM. Bring some water, a hat and a friend. If you have questions, please contact John Walsham, (415) 332-8293.
Foyer Groups Returning this Fall – Join with other parishioners in a casual setting to share conversation and a meal – Foyer Groups meet 6 to 8 times a year. More information will come in a few weeks. Click for Signup form
Royal Tea – Saturday, September 11 – 2:00 PM in the Great Room of Fowler Hall – $20.00 or $10.00 for seniors or St. Mary's Parishioners. Jean Rowcliffe will share her experiences working for the British royal family in both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace. Learn more about The Village Well's fundraiser where you can meet HRH Princess Michael of Kent.
Insight Prison Project – Sunday, September 19 at 6:30 to 9:30 PM – Great Room – Kat Taylor and Jennifer Hornbeck are pleased to host Jacques Verduin to discuss and learn more about the powerful work of peace and justice by the Insight Prison Project – http://www.insightprisonproject.org. We have had the opportunity to see this work of transofrmation in action. Youth group and our new 20s group will take part. Children and families are welcome! Bring a dish to share!
Woods to Waves – Save the date! – Saturday, October 2, at 9:00 AM – 12.5 mile hike from the Redwoods to the Pacific Ocean. Hosted by, and a benefit for, St. Dorothy's Camp and Retreat Center, an institution of the Diocese of California. Get sponsors. Sponsor forms are in the Narthex. If you have questions, please contact
Parish Picnic - October 3 - more details to follow
MOMS Group Fall Session – September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 and one evening session, Tuesday, November 2. Registration form available at http://www.smvsf.org/altmoms.htm
Candlelight Concerts return October 10 - 7:00 PM– The Crooked Jades, String Band - They will be performing driving dance tunes and haunting ballads with an amazing array of vintage and eclectic instruments. The Crooked Jades are modern innovators in the old-time Americana world, creating a cinematic sound based on American roots infused with the diverse musical influences of Europe and Africa.
"We'll Talk Later" Group to attend lectures and readings in San Francisco and then meet later to discuss. Group leads: Natalie and David at
and Joe Jennings at
Green the St. Mary's community – Please contact Peggy,
or 759-6702 to volunteer to work with the St. Mary's Creation Care Team
Potluck Suppers are Back! - Third Sunday of the month after Unplugged – St. Mary's will be resuming the 3rd Sunday of the month potluck. Join us for food and fellowship.
Ministry at the Presidio Gate – Join the Rev. Nancy Bryan, Deacon for services the second and fourth Monday at 9:15 AM - 2770 Lombard Street. Call Nancy with questions 351-1515
Sunday Altar Flowers – You may make a donation towards the flowers for any upcoming Sunday in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a person or event. Please call the office (921-3665, ext. 302) to provide the necessary information. The office should receive your request no later than the Wednesday morning prior to the Sunday you want them remembered
