Saint Mary’s Weekly News
May 12, 2013 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day
Our Prayer Concerns for this week
Mike Anderson, Keith Galli, John Maher, Tom Leighton, Kate Keene, Andrew Leighton, Stella Baumann, Gary Conway, Nat Fenollosa, Chip Hartwell, Roger Murray, Sandy Snow, and Ann Tholen.
Spring Spruce-Up - Saturday, May 11th , 8am - 1pm
Bring your gloves, rakes, tarps, leaf blowers and willingness to make the Saint Mary’s property ready for Memorial Day. We’ll supply the coffee and goodies.
“O Primavera”
The St Mary Schola will present a delightful spring concert of vocal and chamber music on Friday, May 10 St. Luke's Cathedral and Saturday, May 11 at S. Mary's (both concerts at 7:30 PM). Elizabethan madrigals, a witty scene by Purcell between Cupid and the Cold Genius of Winter and many other lively works will be sure to lift your spirits. Tickets available at coffee hours or through Beth Shaw or online at www.stmaryschola.org. ($15 for adults; $12 students and seniors; family cap of $40.00). Don't miss this wonderful springtime event!
2013 Stewardship Campaign: “All Baptized into One Body”
If you have not yet participated, then please do so now (no matter how small or large your pledge). You can make a pledge on-line through our website, or mail a pledge form into the office. Thank you so much for your vital and faithful support of S. Mary’s!
Here are our 2013 Pledge results so far:
Formation Hour for All Ages continues until May 26!
TODAY - From 9:30 to 10:30am, there will be the following groups meeting, in addition to our regular Guiding RAY classes.
· How to Discern Your Gifts for Service - led by Fr. Nathan Ferrell in the Auditorium. Do you know what your God-given spiritual gift is?
· A Conversation on Art and Faith -led by Erin Ferrell, Oscar Mokeme, and Lee Snow in the Guild Room. Different topics each week.
· Be Still: Open Space for Silence and Prayer – led by Deacon Christine Bennett in our new “Father James Chapel.” With instruction in meditation.
· Middle Schoolers: Connecting with God – led by Jeff and Diane Campbell in the brand new Youth Rooms downstairs in the Parish House.
All of our adults and teens in the parish are invited to choose one of these groups in which to participate during this trial period.
Daily Noonday Prayer at Saint Mary’s & a Healing Liturgy
Every weekday at 12 Noon there is a brief gathering for prayer in the Fr. James Chapel.
On Thursdays, this gathering takes the form of a Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands. This is preceded by a time of Spiritual Reflection, open to all, which is led by Deacon Christine at 10:30 am. This may include a bible study, a book study, reflective readings as well as follow-ups and conversations.
Please join us any weekday for Noonday Prayer, and let’s remember to pray for one another at 12 Noon every day, no matter where we might be.
Friday, May 17th, 1-4pm: S. Mary’s Bridge-a-Thon - Reserve your table now!
Enjoy an afternoon of bridge--or any card game for four--at S. Mary's. Sumptuous refreshments, prizes for high scorers, all for price of admission ($40.00 per table/$10 per person) Call Beth Shaw 781-3366 to reserve your spot! Don’t play Bridge or cards? Tea-snacks needed! For those who can't or don't wish to play bridge that day, we would greatly welcome tea-snacks (tea sandwiches, sweets, savories) for this event. Call the office or Ruth Kimball if you can help. Share this with any Bridge player you know!
Newcomer's welcome Gathering on Sunday afternoon, June 2nd
On Sunday, June 2nd , a gathering to welcome all "Newcomers & Old Friends Returning" will be held at the residence of Janet & John Corey, 36 Carroll Street, Falmouth. This is an entire family event. If you are new or relatively new or returning to S. Mary's, please come so that you enjoy a warm welcome and good fellowship.
If you plan to attend or have any questions regarding this event please contact Mary Ann McLean, 781-4871 or e-mail mmclean3@maine.rr.com.
Legacy Project - Painting, Driveways and Landscaping
Exterior painting continues and from May 14-26, work will proceed on sidewalks, curbing and driveways. During that period, access to the parking lot during the week will be sporadic, so we ask for your patience and forbearance. For those who are able, please consider parking along Rt. 88 and walking onto the campus to ensure your safety.
Concurrently, the last of the landscaping associated with this project will continue in the churchyard and around the parish house.
We are on schedule to finish all by June 5th, just in time to CELEBRATE!
Legacy Celebration: Save the Date – Sunday, June 9th at 5:00pm
On Sunday, June 9th at 5 p.m. we will gather to dedicate the new Father James Chapel and rededicate the Mother window. Bishop Lane will again be with us to mark this very important milestone in our history. The worship service will be followed by another famous St. Mary's reception. If you are able to help with the reception by either contributing appetizers or helping with set up or clean up, please sign up in the Parish Hall. We will contact you with more information on timing etc. Please plan to join us for this wonderful event!!!
Out-reaching to you
Please join members of the Outreach committee at the coffee hours on Sunday, May 19th. We will have great coffee and treats to eat as well as information about groups and organizations we support in addition to initiatives and plans for helping those in need in our community and beyond. We look forward to seeing you.
HAITI from November 9th to the 16th!!
Dear 2013 Haiti mission team potential travelers and participants,
We're looking at having our initial mission trip retreat meeting Sunday, May 19, at Grace Church in Bath from 1-5 PM. On the agenda will be: getting to know the whole group going; deciding what volunteering opportunities you might be interested in, be it in the elementary school, high school, voc-tech school, or Univers Meidcal clinic to name some of the options. We will also discuss final itinerary and plan for finances, pooling funds for misc. expenses, etc. This is a short video that gives you an oversight of the school. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqg68877coM . We can carpool from S. Mary's; please call Becky at 781-4391 or Kelly at 781-3498 to express your interest!
‘Walk the Mourner’s Path’ to find healing and release
“Transforming grief into joyful living.” This eight-week class offered by Deacon Christine Bennett, offers ways, in a confidential and quiet setting, to share, learn and understand how grief affects us and how Jesus offers hope and healing. Contact Deacon Christine, 653-2448 or 655-3282, or the parish office with your interest. To start soon.
Save the Date: August 10th - Lobster Bake & Auction
Looking for auction items, helpers and tables to fill!
Contact Betsy or Jim Stoddard with questions or offers, 829-2026
Godspeed prayer & running group
8 am every Saturday morning! All are invited to gather by the Parish House. The group pace will be determined by those who show up, but you can expect to be challenged! Watch the E-News for weekly updates if there are weather concerns.
Communicating with Fr. Nathan
Feel free to contact Fr. Nathan at any time if you wish to speak with him. You can e-mail him directly at nathanferrell@smary.org, or call him on his cell at 609-410-7573. Follow him on Twitter @FatherNate or visit his blog at www.fatherferrell.blogspot.com
Attention All Knitters!
The ‘Prayer Shawl Ministry’ is expanding the scope of its work to include other knitting projects. This ministry will now become ‘The Knitting Ministry.’ Our plan is to create scarves to be presented to S Mary’s high school graduates (this year’s are done); and hats (adult, child and baby sizes), mittens (adult, child and baby sizes) (and possibly socks) to donate to Preble Street, St. Elizabeth’s, etc. (in the fall); baby blankets and baby sweaters/layettes to be presented to newborn babies; as well as prayer shawls for new mothers, recent widows/widowers, homebound, chronically ill, those undergoing long-term hospitalization/rehabilitation, etc. If you would be interested in participating in this expanded ministry, please contact Beth Miller 865-3300 or Ginny Stelk 847-3602. Patterns will be supplied to any who need them and would like to do this rewarding work.
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor this week is Lee Snow. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine at any time.
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This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s
Saturday 11 8:00am Ground Clean-Up
9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal in the parish House
9 - 11am Garden Club Annual Plant Sale under the tent
10:00am Memorial Service for Dorothy and Richard Moore
1:00pm Memorial Service for Russell Legge
3:00pm Drawing Class in the Guiding RAY Art Studio
7:30pm Saint Mary Schola Spring Concert: O Primavera
Sunday 12 Happy Mother’s Day
8:00am The Seventh Sunday of Easter: Traditional Eucharist
9:30am Formation Hour for all ages
10:30am The Seventh Sunday of Easter: Contemporary Eucharist
Monday 13 11:00am Memorial Service for Shirley Leighton; reception following
6:00pm LCC Finance Meeting
Tuesday 14 10:00am Order of St. Luke
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff Meeting
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 15 9am - 3pm Clergy Day with the Bishop at S. Mary’s
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Vestry Meeting
Thursday 16 Fr Nathan at Fresh Start all day
10:30am Reflections with Deacon Christine
12noon Healing Liturgy in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
7:30pm Men’s AA downstairs
Friday 17 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Bridge-a-Thon in the auditorium and Guild Room
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 18 8:00am Godspeed prayer & running group
9:00am Boy Singers of Maine
3:00pm Drawing Class in the Guiding RAY Art Studio
4-8pm NYA Senior Dinner
Sunday 19 8:00am The Day of Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:30am Formation Hour for all ages
10:30am The Day of Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist and Enrollment of Confirmands
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