St. Mary's Church, Lake Luzerne

06/14/2026

2026-6-7 Pentecost 2 A, Holy Eucharist, Track 1, led by Fr. Colin Benton, priest-in-charge.

Fr. Colin’s sermon is really worth listening carefully to.

Excellent sermon today. Please listen carefully to it!

06/04/2026

Parishioners of St. Mary’s, Lake Luzerne. You played a significant role in raising this money, alongside the parishioners of St. Ann’s, Amsterdam. Very special thanks to Deacons Alan and Mary Carol for their singing and playing. Each of us played a part in making this presentation happen. God the Holy Spirit guided us all in our action and effort that made this donation possible. Praise the Lord!

Congregants of St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Amsterdam, along with representatives from St. Mary's Church of Lake Luzerne have made a very meaningful donation of $2,058 to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center. Donations were collected at musical concerts held recently, inspired by the wonderful care of Rev. Hart's wife, Deacon Marycarol.

(L to R) Sunday Conine, GFH Foundation, Rev. Alan Hart, Jennie Peters, Barbara Breen, and Cindy Sherwood, VP of Development for the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation.

06/01/2026

Last weeks (28 May) Concert against Cancer presented by Deacons Alan and Mary Carol Hart was described by them as "magical". A lovely evening of folk songs and similar followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship was to raise funds for the C. R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital. St. Marys parishioners rose magnificently to the purpose and donated $1039. Added to the total from St. Ann's Church, Amsterdam, a small group presented a check for $2018 to the Center today, Monday, June 1.

Comments such as, "overwhelming generosity" and "nothing short of awesome. Phenomenal" and, "I felt that God was hugging all of us .... so amazing - amazing grace".

At the end of the concert parishioners were invited to join Alan and Mary Carol to sing a couple of Christian songs. They can heard at the end of the video recording uploaded to this page a few days ago. One parishioner commented, "....it was a powerful Spirit-filled ending to a lovely evening."

06/01/2026

2026 05 31 Trinity Sunday, Yr A – 1st Sunday after Pentecost – officiated by Fr. Colin Belton

https://youtu.be/aTJvSUUicOI We were blessed today in the first reading - the whole of Genesis 1. It was beautifully read by Lorraine. She also read Psalm 8 (responsively by whole verse). Juanita read the second lesson from 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 and beautifully delivered the Prayers of the People....

05/30/2026

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 page,

05/27/2026

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.

05/26/2026

CONCERT AGAINST CANCER THIS THURSDAY AT 6:30 PM.

JOIN US AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH FOR A DELIGHTFUL EVENING OF GOOD MUSIC (familiar folk and original compositions) PERFORMED BY DEACON ALAN HART, FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS AND FELLOWSHIP IN THE PARISH HALL.

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND. FREE-WILL DONATIONS FOR THIS GREAT CAUSE WILL BE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED, WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE C. R. WOOD CANCER CENTER AT GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

05/17/2026

2026 05 17 Easter 7 A, Holy Communion, Rite II B, officiated by Fr. Colin Belton, Priest-in-Charge. Thank you, Fr. Colin, for leading us in worship today and preaching a powerful message about the “in-between” time between Ascension and Pentecost.

For the disciples, Jesus’ mother, Mary, his brothers and others as they stayed and devoted themselves to prayer together in an upper room. This was a time of preparation for their next thing: carrying out Jesus’ instructions to “go and make disciples of all nations.” How do we deal with the “in between ” times we experience in our lives today? They devoted themselves to prayer. Maybe this is a powerful encouragement to us to pray more today?

05/10/2026

2026 05 10 Easter 6 A, Holy Communion, Rite II. Officiant: Fr. Colin Belton, Priest-in-Charge. We welcomed Fr. Colin back this morning from his recent illness and surgery. He is still “on the mend”, but, as you will see, fully able to officiate and preach an excellent sermon. But the service today was also tinged with sadness as Fr. Colin announced that his recent illness had caused him to reflect deeply on his life and ministry. He has decided to retire and will leave St. Mary’s at the end of June. We are sad about his leaving us but are happy he, with Penny, is looking after his self-care in a healthy way. The last hymn of the service seemed to be extremely fitting – It is Well with My Soul. Amen!

05/07/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 28, for a great cause and great music, with refreshments and fellowship to follow. This is a homecoming of sorts for Deacon Alan, who now serves at St. Ann’s in Amsterdam but will always remain a part of our St. Mary’s family—our beloved Deacon from 2009-2012.

We look forward to having you with us!