Our Service Schedule
"The Holy Eucharist, the principal act of
Christian worship on the Lord’s Day and other
major Feasts, and Daily Morning and Evening Prayer,
as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer, are the
regular services appointed for public worship in this
Church. In all services, the entire Christian assembly
participates in such a way that the members of each
order within the Church, lay persons, bishops, priests,
and deacons, fulfill the functions proper to their
respective orders." —from the Book of Common
Prayer, p. 13.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 17th
7:00 AM Holy Eucharist with the Imposition
of Ashes
12:00 Noon Imposition of Ashes
7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Our Worship Style
All worship in the Episcopal Church is based in the
Book of Common Prayer, familiar to Episcopalians no
matter where they go. There are many different styles
in which Episcopalians worship; from very formal liturgies
that feature organ and choral music, to very informal
spoken styles with a solemn feel and without music.
At St. Mary’s, one can experience a broad spectrum
of worship styles.
SUNDAY |
8:00
AM Holy Eucharist I |
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10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
Rite II |
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TUESDAY |
7:15 AM Holy Eucharist
Rite II |
Come Worship
Regular Sunday Services are held
at St. Mary’s by the Sea at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00
a.m. Worshippers at the 8:00 a.m. Service use Rite
I from the Book of Common Prayer. The service is contemplative
and reverent with attendance ranging from 30-50 worshippers,
primarily adults, each Sunday. Music is not included
as part of this service.
The 10:00 a.m. family service is a Choral Eucharist,
using Rite II. The organist, choir, and acolytes actively
participate in this service. Always uplifting, and
often lively, this service is attended by between
90 and 160 worshippers each week, in addition to the
church school children who join us at the “peace”
to celebrate the Eucharist.
A regular mid-week service is held on Tuesdays at
7:15 a.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Child. This is
attended by a small but faithful group, and Morning
Prayer is said, with a brief prayerful silence, which
is then followed by the Holy Eucharist. The Rite II
form is used
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