Transforming Lives Through Faith!!
Find hope, purpose, community and love at St Mary's Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Dr. James N. Wilson, II
Priest’s Welcome
Greetings to you, dearly beloved,
in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
I am delighted to welcome you to the website of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, New Jersey. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is a pleasant, faith based, loving community, where everyone is welcome.
Please join us!
Glimpses of Our Beloved St Mary's
Welcome to St Mary's Church
Our faith community is in affiliation with St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Both Episcopal Churches are in affiliation, lifting high the cross of Jesus Christ and the Episcopal ecclesiology in South Jersey.
The affiliation of churches is one of the innovative strategies intended to re-invigorate and strengthen numerically declined churches to enable them to rethink God's mission amid the 21st century missional challenges facing the the church, and to adopt new missional realities that are inclusive, multicultural, and intergenerational. Afffiliated churches foster collaberative leadership and together engage in new ways of doing church.
As you navigate St. Mary's website, you will realize that St. Mary's is community-oriented through its community programs: ESL ( English as a Second Language), Immigration Services to immigrants, 4th Tuesday Community Food Distribution and our Community Garden that brings together the Pleasantville community.
Finally, you are invited and encouraged to worship with us and become a member, if you desire. The address of St. Mary's Episcopal Church is 118 West Bayview Avenue, Pleasantville, New Jersey.
Again Welcome,
The Rev. Dr. James D. Wilson ll
Priest-in-Charge
Rt. Rev. Sally J. French, 13th Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey
Vestry Members
Jensyl Guy
Senior Warden
Harold Hill ll
Jr. Warden
Phyllis Baxter
Harold Hill, lll
Jane Reese
Treasurer
Judy Morris
Secretary
Joan Manning-Hill
The Altar
Altar Guild: Cares and prepares the Sanctuary for the Glory of God, secures beautiful flowers for the altar, cares for the linens and vessels use during worship, and cares for the Priest's vestments.
Jane Reese, heads the Altar Guild
The Altar colors change according to the different seasons and events in the Liturgical year.
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
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St Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church of Pleasantville,NJ
Today
Our Outreach
Our Outreach
St Mary's has a rich history that dates back over 96 years, serving as a cornerstone of faith in our community. We are proud of our heritage and continue to build on the legacy of those who have come before us.
Our Outreach
Our Outreach
Our Outreach
At St Mary's, we believe in taking our faith beyond the walls of our church and into the world. We are involved in a variety of local and global outreach programs, from feeding the hungry to supporting missionaries around the world.
WELCOME TO OUR MINISTRIES, WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Our Food Distribution Program began as a result of an increased need for supplemental food in families of our surrounding community. Our church members, community members, veterans and other churches assist with the distribution.
Judy Morris heads the Food Distribution Program.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
The Community Garden was created over 12 years ago with the goal of involving the community in a self- reliant, healthy life style.
Joan Manning-Hill is Manager of the Community Garden.
ESL CLASSES
ESL classes were instituted over 10 years ago as a result of an increase in the Spanish speaking population in the community. We are currently experiencing an influx of immigrants, primarily Haitian and demand is ,once again, very high. With teachers from a sister church, volunteers and grants, we thank God for allowing us to assist in their desire to learn English.
Joan Manning-Hill haeds the ESL Program.
IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE
Immigration services are offered to our ESL students and the local community. They are assisted with paperwork and forms needing online filing. Students have been transported to Pennsylvania and where needed for biometrics and document processing.
Father James N. Wilson ll heads the Immigration Program.
Capturing Our Faith: Food Distribution Meets 10:00 am. the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Immigration Assistance
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, where Faith Sustains us.
Experience the joy of worship and the power of community at St Mary's Church. Our doors are always open to new members and visitors. Come as you are!
Through the Lens: Exploring St Mary's Church Faith Formation
Holy Baptism
HolyBaptism is the full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s body, the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. It is one of the most joyful events we celebrate together. Any baptized person is welcome to receive Holy Communion and to enter into the life and activities of the congregation.
Sunday School
Provides Christian nurturing and instructions to children as they enter into life