Saint Mary’s Weekly News
June 9, 2013 – The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Our Prayer Concerns for this week
Lynne Shepherd, Keith Galli, Andrew Leighton, Brigid Cooleen, Stella Baumann, Gary Conway, Nat Fenollosa, Chip Hartwell, Roger Murray, Sandy Snow, and Ann Tholen.
This afternoon, SUNDAY, JUNE 9th, 5pm: Our Legacy Project Dedication
We will gather to celebrate the completion of the construction of our new and renovated spaces. Bishop Lane will be our celebrant and preacher for this wonderful service. Please plan to attend and join us for a festive reception after the service. The loose offering from this special service will go to support our Souper Supper mission to feed all who come and to create a strong bond of fellowship. This mission was dear to the heart of Father James, in whose memory we will dedicate the Chapel.
YOUNG LIFE Meeting: Monday, June 10 at 7 pm
Anyone (parent or teen or otherwise) interested in helping to create a vibrant, ecumenical Christian youth ministry in this area is invited for this follow-up meeting as we begin to make plans for the future. Invite a friend! This is open to all people from any church or no church. FMI, contact Fr. Nathan.
TABLE TALK for Parents of Teens: Wednesday, June 12 at 7 pm
Facilitated by our own Beth Lamberson of Casco Bay CAN, join Fr. Nathan for this group discussion about how parents can work together to keep our teens safe during the summer, and how to prevent substance abuse among our youth. This is a huge issue in our community. All parents are encouraged to join this conversation to learn the truth about substance abuse today and to support one another in our parenting efforts.
Letters and Remembrances of Fr. 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. See Beth to do so. One copy will remain in the chapel with the Book of James.
The Labyrinth is open and ready for use
It’s located in front of the Rectory, but it is open to all at any time. Our labyrinth is laid out in the “Chelsea” design with only one path, so there are no tricks and no dead ends. It is not a maze! The path winds on a disciplined way throughout the circle and reflects where we are in our lives. The labyrinth is a perfect symbol for us of what we are called to leave behind, what we are invited to receive and to what we are called to return. Walk it in prayer with God and discover new insights for your journey in Christ.
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:
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.
PLUS 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.
Mass On The Grass begins June 20th at 6 PM
Every Thursday evening throughout the summer, all are invited for an intergenerational, informal, multi-sensory outdoor liturgy at the Labyrinth. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. In case of inclement weather, we’ll gather in the Chapel.
Register for Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School at S. Mary’s
Monday through Friday, July 22 - 26 from 8:30am - 11:30am
1/2 day summer camp for children age 3.5 to grade 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 = $25
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
The Nursery at Saint Mary’s
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 manned by an adult mother, and we invite all to make use of this wonderful service.
SPARKLES NEWS: Mark the date now----Dec. 7th, 2013---that is the date for the Sparkles Fair, and it is not too early to think about a few things.
Ø If you are moving, downsizing or closing an estate please remember the Sparkles boutique as a gentle way to part with your treasures. Distinct and beautiful things are particularly good for the sale. If storage is a problem (we will have collection dates in the fall) please call Jan Mordarski (899-4099) to make arrangements.
Ø This year’s recipe book will be "Sweet Endings" a collection of desserts, cookies, candies and other sweet treats ----you can e-mail or mail them directly to Beth Shaw at the office. This will be our final booklet, and we want it to be the "best ever!"
Ø Our knitting corner is always a big hit with our wonderful offerings of knitted and felted creations. so if this is your talent, start knitting and creating lovely items for sale at the fair. We also love donations of yarns (fabrics too) so if you are cleaning out your "stash closet" remember Sparkles.
Our Summer Schedule - effective NEXT Sunday
Our summer worship schedule goes into effect on 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
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
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
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 Lee Snow. 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 9 9:30am The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
5:00pm Our Legacy Project Dedication and Celebration
Monday 10 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Young Life Introductory meeting
Tuesday 11 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 12 9:00am Kneelers group meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
4:00pm Altar Guild meeting – in the Guild Room
7:00pm Teen Parents Table Talk with Casco Bay CAN
Thursday 13 10:30am Reflections with Deacon Christine in Guild Room
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine in Auditorium and GR rooms
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
7:30pm Men’s AA - auditorium
Friday 14 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5-7pm Community Souper Supper and Cinema Night
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 15 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine
3:00pm Drawing Class in the Guiding RAY Art Studio
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
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