Saint Mary’s Weekly News
June16, 2013 – The 4th Sunday after Pentecost
Summer hours start this Sunday, June 16th Our worship will be:
8:00am, Traditional Eucharist, Rite One
9:30am, Contemporary Eucharist, Rite Two with hymns
plus Thursdays: Healing Eucharist at12noon and “Mass-on-the-Grass” at 6pm starting June 20th
Our Prayer Concerns for this week
Lynne Shepherd, Andrew Leighton, Brigid Cooleen, Keith Galli, Ann Tholen, Nat Fenollosa, Chip Hartwell, Sandy Snow, Stella Baumann, and Gary Conway.
Thursday Worship Schedule
10:30 am: Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine. Open to all, this may include a bible study, a book study, reflective readings as well as follow-ups and conversations.
12 noon: Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands. A brief, informal liturgy in the Chapel with special prayers for healing.
6:00 pm: Mass On The Grass. An informal, outdoor Eucharist on the Labyrinth that is interactive and multi-sensory and appropriate for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. In case of inclement weather, we’ll gather in the Chapel.
Legacy Celebration--Thank you!!!
Our Legacy Celebration on 6/9 was a huge success. So many people came together to make it a very special day for S. Mary's. Thank you to: Janet Bowne, Anne LaFond, Hannah Russell, Beth Shaw, George Barrett, Bruce Fithian and the Choir, Helga Ryder, Alison McGonagle, Marti Galli, Norma Jean Brilliant, Dick Miller, Hugh and Mary Smith, Julia Stinneford, Elizabeth McIntosh, Michael McIntosh, Becky Pride, Shelley Maher, Karen Mynahan and Mary Ann McLean. If you missed this wonderful service, check out the event pictures on our web page or on the Facebook page!
Check the Temporary Legacy Donor Board!
At the entrance to the Auditorium, there is a draft version of our Legacy donor board. This is a poster version of the permanent donor board we will soon be ordered. Please check your listing to ensure that we have listed you correctly. On the table in front of the temporary board, there's a sheet for corrections to be noted. Please clearly write the correction. We'll confirm your changes before we soon place the final order. For those who may not yet have pledged and want to be listed, send in your Legacy pledge form soon so we can ensure that you make it on the Board!!
Letters and Remembrances of Father James
The Book of James Committee has completed a collection of selected AVE articles by Fr. James and our remembrances of and for him. The collection will be available immediately on our website in PDF form. There are also 5 spiral-bound copies in the Chapel bookcase that you may sign out to take home and read and return. Please see Beth to do so. One copy will remain in the chapel permanently with the Book of James.
Register for Kingdom Rock: the Vacation Bible School at S. Mary’s
Mon. through Fri., July 22 - 26 from 8:30am - 11:30am
1/2 day summer camp for children entering Gr K - 6
At Kingdom Rock, kids discover how to stand strong for God! KR is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste. Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team building games, cool songs, and very tasty treats! Registration is easy and quick! Guaranteed fun time! Registration = $20
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/smary/gpgs/Home.aspx
We will need lots support from the parish, so if you would like to volunteer or help in any way please speak to Julie Morrison GuidingRAY@smary.org
Men’s Summer Hiking Trip to Old Speck Mt: July 19-20
Calling all men of S. Mary’s of all ages! Break out your backpack and your sleeping bag for an overnight hiking adventure in the Mahoosucs! Plan on leaving S. Mary’s at 12 noon on Friday. On Saturday, we will summit Old Speck Mt, the 3rd highest peak in Maine. Invite your son, cousin, nephew, brother, father, godson, uncle. More details to come.
Late Breaking NEWS !!!! Today at 6:30 pm: Bike & Build/Habitat for Humanity Pot Luck Supper. Please come!!
The Outreach Committee would like to invite you to join us for a Pot Luck Supper to meet and send off a group of more than 30 bicycle riders who are beginning a trip from Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. In addition to pedaling all these miles, these bicyclists will be raising money to be distributed in the form of grants to support affordable housing and stopping along their journey to help to build housing. They will be helping Habitat for Humanity on a build in Portland prior to setting off on their trip. During the dinner, they will be sharing information regarding the ride and their mission.
The menu plan includes lasagna (meat and vegetarian), salads, garlic bread and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Please see the sign-up sheet in the Parish house if you would like to attend this dinner and also bring food to share, or email Harold Otte at haroldotte@aol.com and let him know what food you can contribute. Thank you!
2013 Stewardship Campaign: “All Baptized into One Body”
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to feel confident that your hard-earned money is being spent wisely and for life-changing good? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than you? Then join the many who have already pledged their financial support to S. Mary’s! We need you, just as so many need St. Mary’s.
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!
Sunday, June 23: Next Sunday is Soup Kitchen Sunday
The fourth Sunday of each month, Saint Mary’s prepares and serves a hot meal to the clients at the Preble Street Soup Kitchen. We need people to (a) go around 10:30 to help with the cooking and set-up; (b) to arrive about 11:45 to assist with table service; and/or (c) to help with clean-up beginning at 1:00. Bless you. Questions? Please call Marian McCue at 761-1936 or mmccue@maine.rr.com
Daily Noonday Prayer at Saint Mary’s
Please join us any weekday for a brief (10 min.) Noonday Prayer in the Chapel, and let’s remember to pray for one another at 12 Noon every day, no matter where we might be.
The Nursery is open for the summer!
The nursery in the Parish House will be open all summer during the 9:30am Sunday service from 9:15 until 11:15. The nursery will be staffed by one paid adult and one volunteer. We invite everyone to make use of this wonderful service.
Many Thanks from Hospitality
Thank you to those parishioners who so graciously hosted 'Coffee Hour', and many more than one Sunday, throughout the year. Special thanks to Hugh Smith for making the coffee on most Sunday mornings. An informal gathering after church continues during the summer months as well. Coffee and iced tea and simple treats is the fare. Kindly consider taking a turn. Sign-up sheet is located outside the Guild Room. It is a much appreciated time of fellowship for all. If you have questions contact Betsy Stoddard at jbstod@myfairpoint.net.
Saturday, August 10: S. Mary's 9th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction
To be held on our lawns, weather permitting. Beginning at 4:30 pm, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, family and friends for fun, fellowship and feasting. Lobster/Steamer dinner= $30, BBQ Chicken dinner= $10, and grilled burgers and hotdogs= $5. To purchase tickets, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, smary@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net.
The Auction Committee has received many live and silent auction items thus far. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? Gift certificates are very popular. If you prefer to underwrite any portion of this event, your monetary donation would gladly be appreciated. Here are a few offerings by parishioners and merchants: (Live auction) 2 tickets to the Boston Red Sox game, September 2; (Live auction) Week stay on Sanibel Island, FL; 4 tickets to Magic of Christmas, December 22, 5:00 pm performance; Independent Transportation Network membership with 10 round-trip rides; and many gift certificates from local merchants. The July AVE will have an up to date list of offerings. Contact Jim or Betsy Stoddard with any questions (see above).
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
Like Us on Facebook!!
If you want to be up-to-date on the day-to-day happenings in this parish community, then please like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChurchofSaintMary). Our page is updated daily with event photos, daily devotions, and news.
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor this week is Ginny Stelk. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine at any time.
This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 16 Father’s Day and the start of our Summer Schedule
8:00am The 4th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:30 am The 4th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
6:30pm Bike & Build Dinner
Monday 17 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 18 10:00am Order of St. Luke
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 19 9:00am Kneelers group meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Vestry Meeting
Thursday 20 Fr. Nathan away at Fresh Start
10:30am Reflections with Deacon Christine in Guild Room
12noon Healing Service in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine in Auditorium and GR rooms
6:00pm Mass on the Grass - Informal Eucharist on the labyrinth
7:30pm Men’s AA - auditorium
Friday 21 Parish Office Closed on Fridays – AVE deadline!
12noon Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 22 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine
Sunday 23 8:00am The 5th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:30am The 5th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
11:30am Preble St Soup Kitchen service begins
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