Saint Mary’s Weekly News
September 15, 2013 – The 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome to the newly Baptized!!
We are thrilled to welcome four new people into the fellowship of the body of Christ through the waters of Holy Baptism! Congratulations to Tatjana, Caleigh, Ashleigh, and Cian Connors.
Our prayer concerns for this week
Roger Murray, John, Stella Baumann, Dolores Rich, Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Andrew Leighton, Lee Snow, and Sandy Snow.
Spiritual Needs Survey
Throughout the month of September, everyone is asked to complete a brief, anonymous 5-question Survey about your spiritual life. This will help us to vision together about our future ministries and how we can assist the spiritual growth of each person in our community. Hard copies will be circulating throughout the Parish House all month. These can be placed in the 2 Survey collection boxes. It can also be completed on-line at our FaceBook page.
Time for Name Tags!
Please remember to wear your Name Tag as often as possible on Sundays. The Tags are in racks in the front hallway of the Parish House. If you do not have a Name Tag, please tell Beth in the Parish Office about this and you will soon have a new one ready for you!
Dialogue of Art and Faith
Everyone is welcome to join this open group discussion of Art & Faith in all its forms. The discussion group will start up on Sunday, Sept 15th at 9:15am and continue on Sundays. This is for those who couldn’t get enough in the spring class (reportedly - lots of you!) and for those who had other things going at the time but wanted to attend.
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.
Guiding RAY Notes
Come Learn about Godly Play
Godly Play utilizes a sensory-based method for biblical, spiritual, and liturgical instruction applicable to both children and adults. Come experience this program for yourself downstairs in the Guiding RAY rooms. Join us after church this Sunday, September 15th: 11:30am-1:00pm
Youth Ministry Notes
“Middlers” group for Middle Schoolers: Sundays at 9 AM
Every Sunday morning, all Middle Schoolers are invited to meet together downstairs for games and a time to learn about our spiritual ancestors. Led by Jeff and Diane Campbell.
Falmouth Unites Now In Serving GOD (FUN IS GOD!): High School group
All High Schoolers are invited to come out for monthly town-wide projects with youth from all churches in town. Community Service hours will be given. These projects are organized by local youth and are open to all. Bring your friends!
First project: Sunday, September 29, 4-6 PM: Rejoicing for Ripe Red = Apple Picking for Falmouth Food Pantry. Meet at Orchard Hill Farm, 36 Orchard Rd in Cumberland. Pick apples to share with those in need at the Food Pantry, then eat fresh delicious homemade donuts. Questions? Contact Jane Stegemann at jhsteg@gmail.com
Planning ahead…Episcopal Youth Event (EYE): July 7-13, 2014
This is the triennial, international Episcopal Youth Event which is going to be held at Villanova University in Philadelphia. Mark your calendars now! Fr. Nathan will lead a group of youth to the City of Brotherly Love for this awesome event and to see the Liberty Bell and to eat cheesesteaks! Over 1200 youth from 16 nations gathered together.
Serving The World
Coastal Clean-Up: Saturday, Sept. 28th, 11am – 1 pm
Help to clean up the shore of the Bay as part of the International Coastal Clean-Up effort. Meet at Bonny Rodden’s house at 10 Shoreline Drive for a cleanup of the Mackworth Island causeway and the coastal shores across from the island. Wear gloves and sturdy shoes. Volunteers will be treated to a free lunch afterward at Saint Mary’s. FMI: 781-2505.
September 21st GIANT Tag Sale to benefit YOU and our Haiti Mission
Sign up for a tag sale table for our big September 21st church-wide yard sale! You can bring, price, sell anything around the house you no longer want/need and take home 50% of the profits! [Outreach will the remaining profit to buy books and supplies for the school in Haiti where they will be teaching on their mission trip in November.
Tag Sale NEWS FLASH: If you don’t want a table for yourself, we still need your help! Contact Becky Pride at 781-4391 beckypride@maine.rr.com
Next Sunday, September 22nd 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
Upcoming Meetings, Gatherings and Events
Parish Council Meeting on September 25th
The Parish Council will be meeting on Wednesday September 25, from 6 - 7:30pm The Parish Council consists of the clergy, wardens, staff, and the heads of all parish guilds and committees. During the meeting we will be discussing, among other things, upcoming events and going over the calendar There are some guilds/committees that currently need chairs or co-chairs, so if you have an interest please consider joining us! If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact Carrie McIntosh by email (christmascollect@aol.com) or phone (797-3993)
Episcopal Identity Retreat: Saturday, Sept 21st, 10am – 4 pm
At the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. Join Fr. Nathan and the Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation class for a discussion of the meaning of “Episcopalian” and the future of our Church. Potluck lunch = bring a salad or dish to share. Also bring walking shoes and $10 to help cover the rental fee. Sign-up now!
This and That
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 .
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today 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.
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This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 15 8:00am The 17th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:15am Family Chapel – in the Chapel
10:00am The 17th Sunday after Pentecost: Eucharist & Baptisms
11:30am Godly Play training
Monday 16 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 17 10:00am Order of St. Luke
10:00am Staff Meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
4:00pm Walking the Mourner’s Path (session 5 of 8)
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 18 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Vestry Meeting
7:00pm Bible Study @ the Hurdman’s
Thursday 19 Fr. Nathan away at Fresh Start in Waterville
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
7:30pm Men’s AA in Auditorium
Friday 20 Parish Office Closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 21 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsals
9a – 1p GIANT Tag Sale to benefit our Haiti Mission Project!
10a-4p Episcopal Identity Retreat at Gisland Farm (Audubon)
Sunday 22 8:00am The 18th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:15am Family Chapel – in the Chapel
10:00am The 18th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road (Route 88)
Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366
www.smary.org
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