Saint Mary’s Weekly News
July 21, 2013 – The 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Our Prayer Concerns for this week
Keith Galli, Susan McCracken, Liz Hunt, Brigid Cooleen, Ann Tholen, Nat Fenollosa, Chip Hartwell, and Sandy Snow.
We Welcome Back to the choir loft…
Sylvia Infantine who will be filling in for Bruce for the next four Sundays on the organ. Thank you for sharing your God-given talent with us this summer.
Annual Outreach Barbecue - For You: This Sunday, July 21, at 4pm!
Scores of parishioners have participated in Souper Suppers, Long Creek, St. Elizabeth's, Preble Street Soup Kitchen, Learning Works and other Outreach activities this year. Others have wanted to do so or are just interested in learning more about S. Mary's Outreach activities. The Outreach Committee cordially invites you all to celebrate and share Outreach stories at a fellowship barbecue on July 21 at 4pm, to be held at the home of Jennifer Gregg. We hope you will come. Please let us know in advance at 781-2665 or jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Mass On The infield Grass: THIS Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm
“Take me out to the ball game…” Join us at Grubb Field (part of the Legion baseball complex off of Depot Road near the Falmouth Library) for a special time together!
A brief Eucharist celebration, followed by a fun softball game for all ages, with some hot dogs and snacks. Bring your own chair, mitt and bat and ball. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome as well!
Thursday Worship Schedule
10 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. All are welcome to gather in the Chapel for this brief, informal liturgy. You can send to the Office the names of those for whom prayers are needed, or come and receive prayers for yourself or for another.
6:00 pm: Mass On The Grass. An informal, outdoor Eucharist (usually 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.
Missing!
There are two items that belong to S. Mary’s Garden Club that are among the missing, and were last seen in the large storage area in the basement. There are 4 tall, white lattices; each one has two panels on hinges. Also, there are 4 large white cubes made with laminated particle board. The Garden Club plans to use them in a Flower Show in early October, so if you have borrowed them, please return them or contact Lucy Ellis if you know their whereabouts at lhellis@icloud.com or 781-3423
Our 9th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction: Saturday, August 10th
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. Dinner served at 6pm. To purchase tickets, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, admin@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: Boston Red Sox game, a week stay on Sanibel Island, FL; tickets to Magic of Christmas; ITN membership. The August AVE will have an up-to-date list of offerings. Contact Jim or Betsy Stoddard with any questions (see above).
Check out the Auction website and get ready to start bidding - even if you can’t attend!
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?documentId=199152998
Temporary Legacy Donor Board - Please review!
A poster version of the permanent Legacy donor board is on display in the foyer of the auditorium. Check it out to ensure your name is listed correctly. Haven't pledged but want to see your name on the board? It's not too late!
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 place the final order on August 15th. 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 !
Global Leadership Summit: August 8-9 in Greenland, NH
Space is still available to join Fr. Nathan at this world-class leadership training event. If you are called to lead in your business, in your home, in the church, in the community, then this event will inspire and equip you to be a better Christ-centered leader. We will carpool and commute both days to keep costs down. Contact Fr. Nathan FMI.
Next Sunday, July 28th is our 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
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
Missing your dish or platter?
With all the wonderful celebrations at S. Mary's, we have accumulated an assortment of serving dishes and platters. If you are missing yours, you will likely find it on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Please pick it up soon. We will keep this assortment until August 1st , at which time all will be donated to St. Elizabeth's Pantry. Thank you!
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Stan Eaton. During the week if you or someone you know needs communion, please call the Parish Office. 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 21 8:00am The 9th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:30am The 9th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Baptism Preparation Session
4:00pm Outreach Barbecue Celebration
Monday 22 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 23 10:00am Order of St. Luke
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5:00pm Pastoral Partners
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 24 9:00am Kneelers group meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday 25 10:00am Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine
12noon Healing Liturgy in the Chapel
6:00pm Mass on the Grass at Legion/Grubb Field
7:30pm Men’s AA - auditorium
Friday 26 Parish Office Closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!
5:00pm Community Souper Supper
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 27 8:00am Prayer Gathering for our Youth - in the Chapel
Sunday 28 8:00am The 10th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:30am The 10th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
Note: Nathan Ferrell will be taking vacation time from Friday, July 26 - Monday, July 29
Beth Shaw is be taking vacation time next week, July 29 - August 1
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road (Route 88)
Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366
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