news: October 2013

Friday, October 25, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 10.27.13

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

October 27, 2013 – The 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost

Haitian Souper Supper: Friday, October 25^th

For the Mission trip, our travelers still hope to take lots more pens, pencils, protractors and compasses.

Our prayer concerns for this week

For healing: Peg Pierce, Mary Lygo, Roger Murray, Dolores Rich, Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Andrew Leighton, Lee Snow, Nick Horton and Ann Tholen.

SPARKLE NEWS:

Calling All Cooks: We need your favorite "goodie" recipes to include in our sixth and final cookbook------"Sweet Endings" Easy to submit---just mail a copy of your favorites to the office (or bring it in and have it copied OR e-mail it OR write it out and leave it in the bag in front of the Guild Room. Please submit by Oct. 30th.

Sparkles COFFEE HOUR NEXT WEEK on November 3rd will be hosted by your Sparkle Committee Planners---so please plan to join us after either service. There will be-:

Ø Sign-up sheets to help with the various activities (baking, cooking, set up, selling and clean up----something for everyone)

Ø Pre-order sheets for Hannah and Helga's centerpieces and also for lobster stew and soup.

Ø Theme boxes will be available for pick up and filling

Ø Sparkles Bucks will be on sale ($10 each with small discount for multiples of 10)

Ø Schola Concert tickets will be on sale and, of course, wonderful goodies to eat while you are signing up for these various and wonderful things.

We still need----goodie recipes for the cookbook, dried beans for the soup and donations of gently used items for the boutique sale. Drop off dates are Nov. 9, 16 and 23.

2014 Leadership Nominations

The Nominating Committee is inviting you to prayerfully submit nominations for parish leadership. The committee will review names, propose a slate of candidates, and publish the slate well before the Annual Parish Meeting on January 26, 2014. We request all nominees to be at least 15 years of age and communicants in good standing. Please feel free to nominate yourself. There is much for parish leaders to do as we continue to grow and expand our mission and ministry opportunities. Please place completed form in the nomination box in the Church Narthex or on the Sign-Up Table, or mail to S. Mary’s, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 or email to David Robinson (davidjr741@gmail.com) by November 13^th. Thank you for your prayerful consideration!

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.

FUN IS GOD High School group meets THIS SUNDAY!

12:00 noon – 2:30pm today at 127 Winn Road (Ruth Smith’s house, turn onto Aspen Way - 1^st brown house on left): “Releasing the Rays of a Rainbow”: Tie-Dying for The Root Cellar. After pizza and dodgeball, it’ll be time to tie-dye clothes! Bring gently used clothing to donate to the Root Cellar. Questions? Call Jane Stegemann 797-8422 or Ruth 239-0482. All area youth are welcome. Bring your friends!

New Young Life Committee: Tuesday, October 29, 7 PM at 211 Winn Rd, Falmouth

Do you have a passion to ensure that all of our area youth have a meaningful chance to learn about Jesus Christ and to respond to the Gospel of God’s unconditional love? If so, then please come and join Fr. Nathan and others at this first, initial meeting of adult volunteers seeking to establish a new Young Life group in our area.

Serving The World

Haiti Mission Trip: November 9-18

Please remember that our missionaries (Becky, Kelly and Bruce) still hope to take more pens, pencils, protractors and compasses with them to Institute Univers in Haiti.

This Sunday, October 27^th 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

African Team Ministries Sale: on two Sundays, Nov. 3^rd and 10^th

The Outreach Committee will be offering wonderful and unique crafts, jewelry and gifts from East Africa for sale in the Guild Room after the services on the next two Sunday, November 3^rd and 10^th. Great Christmas gifts! Enjoy shopping for distinctive treasures. All sales go directly to help vital church ministries in East Africa.

Upcoming Meetings, Gatherings and Events

Dialogue of Art and Faith

Everyone is welcome to join this open group discussion of Art & Faith in all its forms. The discussion group meets on each Sunday morning at 9:15am in the Guild Room.

APPLE PICKING-CIDER-MAKING PARTY!

Saturday, November 2, 9am – 12 noon. 471 Blackstrap Road, Falmouth

Fun for ALL, adults and children alike!

Please sign up at the Sign-Up Table by the Guild Room!

Grab your Gloves and Rakes - Annual Clean-Up: November 9, 8 am – 12 noon.

Mark your Calendars for the Annual Fall Cleanup! (And save Saturday, Nov 15^th as a rain date.) Please circle the dates on your calendar and join the fun. We will be working outside to spruce up our campus for the winter season. Food and drinks will be provided.

Every Thursday at Saint Mary’s

All are welcome for a time of spiritual refreshment and community. If you need help with transportation or childcare in order to participate, provisions can be made.

10am: Wisdom Seekers – spiritual conversations with Deacon Christine

11:30am: Brown bag lunch together

12noon: Healing Eucharist – a brief, intimate liturgy open to all

Pastoral Care

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 is Deacon Christine Bennett. 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.

next Sunday morning, Nov 3^rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends

Set your clocks back one hour.

This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s

Sunday 27 8:00am The 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Middlers meet

9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group

10:00am The 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

10:30am Preble Street Soup Kitchen work begins

12-2:30pm FUN IS GOD High School youth event

Monday 28 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

4:00pm Grace Paton Memorial Service

Tuesday 29 10:00am Order of St. Luke

10:00am Staff Meeting

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

6:00pm Schola rehearsal

7:00pm Young Life Committee at the Stegemann’s home

7:00pm AA in Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 30 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

7:00pm Bible Study @ the Hurdman’s home

Thursday 31 10:00am Wisdom Seekers resumes

12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

7:00pm Choir rehearsal

7:30pm Men’s AA in Auditorium

Friday Nov. 1 ALL SAINTS DAY – Parish Office Closed on Fridays

12noon Noonday Prayer - wherever you find yourself

5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

6:00pm Gratitude Dinner in the auditorium - ALL welcome and encouraged!

Saturday 2 9:00am Apple Picking & Cider Making at the Grace/Cleales - All welcome!

Sunday 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends - Set clocks back 1 hour

8:00am All Saints’ Sunday: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Middlers meet

9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group

10:00am All Saints’ Sunday: Contemporary Eucharist

& the Blessing of our Haiti Missionaries

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org

Thursday, October 17, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 10.20.13

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

October 20, 2013 – The 22^nd Sunday after Pentecost

Our prayer concerns for this week

For healing: Peg Pierce, Mary Lygo, Roger Murray, Dolores Rich, Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Andrew Leighton, Lee Snow, and Ann Tholen.

For our youth on Retreat: Sammy Means, Harrison Rhoades, and Fiona Ferrell (and for our adult volunteer at the Retreat, Jane Pratt).

For Diocesan Convention on Friday-Saturday

Dialogue of Art and Faith

Everyone is welcome to join this open group discussion of Art & Faith in all its forms. The discussion group meets on each Sunday morning at 9:15am in the Guild Room.

SPARKLE NEWS:

Ø Calling All Cooks: We need your favorite "goodie" recipes to include in our sixth and final cookbook------"Sweet Endings" Easy to submit---just mail a copy of your

favorites to the office (or bring it in and have it copied OR e-mail it OR write it out and leave it in the bag in front of the Guild Room. Please submit by Oct. 30th.

Ø Boutique Gathering and Sorting dates are Oct. 26th, Nov. 9, 16 and 23rd from 9 to 12 in the auditorium. We need your gently used treasures, worn jewelry and new knitted items. China, glassware, silver as well as kitchen items, decorative things and holiday decorations are always good sellers. So clean your closets and basements and bring them to us.

Ø Knitters are Needed: Help expand our offerings of knitted and felted items for Sparkle shoppers. Goods may be brought on donation Saturdays. Donations of unused yarns and fabrics are always popular. Please contact Barbara Murray for more information (799-1326).

Ø Donations of Dried Beans (any kind or color) are needed to make St. Mary's Friendship soup. They may be placed in the basket in front of the Guild Room.

Ø October 24th is the next planning meeting at 6:30 in the Guild Room. Many hands make light work so come and join in the fun. We would love to have some new folks to help.

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.

Fall Middle School Event: THIS Friday-Sunday, October 18-20

A full weekend for Middle Schoolers (grades 6-8) from all across the Diocese held at the Cathedral of St. Luke. $48 per person (financial aid is available). Good food, swimming, games, skits, music, worship and new friends! Register now and invite a friend.

To register and find out more go to: http://tinyurl.com/fallmiddleschoolevent

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, led by area youth. Community Service hours are available!

Next Project: “Releasing the Rays of a Rainbow”: Tie-Dying for The Root Cellar.

NEXT SUNDAY - October 27, 3 – 5:30 pm at 211 Winn Road, Falmouth.

New Young Life Committee: Tuesday, October 29, 7 PM at 211 Winn Rd, Falmouth

Serving The World

Haitian Souper Supper: October 25^th

Friday, October 25th: A terrific evening of delicious Haitian recipes for all of us, followed by an informative and powerful movie called “The Price of Sugar.” This will be a wonderfully fun, delicious, and inspiring parish event! Hopefully, we will have with us at the supper Wesley Saintilnord, a former student at Institute Univers in Haiti and member of Becky Pride’s and Kelly Ianno’s class, who is presently attending a U.S. college. Wesley will join us for dinner and attend church with us, his soccer schedule permitting.

Next Sunday, October 27^th is our Soup Kitchen Sunday

Upcoming Meetings, Gatherings and Events

Newcomer’s Gathering THIS: Sunday October 20^th4-6pm

This is our regular gathering to welcome all "Newcomers & Old Friends Returning".

It will be held at the home of Carrie & Andrew McIntosh, 8 Knight Hill Rd., in 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 Beth Shaw in the parish office, 781-3366/ admin@smary.org or Mary Ann McLean, 781-4871 / mmclean3@maine.rr.com.

APPLE PICKING-CIDER-MAKING PARTY!

Saturday, November 2, 9-Noon

471 Blackstrap Road, Falmouth

Fun for ALL, adults and children alike!

Sign up to attend in the Guild Room Foyer

Grab your Gloves and Rakes - Annual Clean-Up: November 9, 8 am – 12 noon.

Mark your Calendars for the Annual Fall Cleanup! (And save Saturday, Nov 15^th as a rain date or in case the leaves stubbornly hang on J). Please circle the dates on your calendar and join the fun. We will be working outside to spruce up our campus for the winter season. Food and drinks will be provided.

Pastoral Care

Communicating with Fr. Nathan

Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Paul Engel. 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 20 8:00am The 22^nd Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Middlers meet

9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group

10:00am The 22^nd Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

4-6pm Welcome Gathering at the McIntosh family home

Monday 21 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday 22 Deacon Christine away until October 25

10:00am Order of St. Luke

10:00am Staff Meeting

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

7:00pm AA in Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 23 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

7:00pm Bible Study @ the Hurdman’s

Thursday 24 10:00am Wisdom Seekers on hiatus until October 31^st.

12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

7:00pm Choir rehearsal

7:30pm Men’s AA in Auditorium

Friday 25 Parish Office Closed on Fridays

12noon Noonday Prayer - wherever you find yourself

12:30pm 194^th Annual Diocesan Convention begins (in Northport)

5-7pm Souper Supper – special Haitian supper for all

5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Saturday 26 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

3:00pm Diocesan Convention concludes

Sunday 27 8:00am The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Middlers meet

9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group

10:00am The 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

10:30am Preble Street Soup Kitchen work begins

3-5:30pm FUN IS GOD High School youth event

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org

Thursday, October 10, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for Oct 13, 2013

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

October 13, 2013 – The 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Our prayer concerns for this week

Grace Payne, Dana Michael, Peg Pierce, Mary Lygo, Roger Murray, Dolores Rich, Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Andrew Leighton, Lee Snow, and Ann Tholen.

Spiritual Needs Survey – for VISION 2014

TODAY is your last chance to complete this Survey and help us to vision together about our future ministries and how we can assist the spiritual growth of each person in our community. Please complete one and place it in one of the 2 Survey collection boxes. You can also complete this on-line at our FaceBook page or on-line at this website:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/7BFD258

Dialogue of Art and Faith

Everyone is welcome to join this open group discussion of Art & Faith in all its forms. The discussion group meets on each Sunday morning at 9:15am in the Guild Room.

Godly Play: An Experience for All – Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6pm in the Guild Room

Come and experience Godly Play for yourself! All are welcome to join the Vestry and Julie Morrison for this special time together. On Sunday, we offer the Montessori-based program called Godly Play for children to learn about God, the Bible, and the Church. Family Chapel begins at 9:15am followed by Guiding RAY classes (age 4 through 5^th grade) downstairs in the Parish House at 9:30am. Godly Play utilizes a sensory-based method for biblical, spiritual, and liturgical instruction applicable to both children and adults. Come to experience this program for yourself.

SPARKLE NEWS:

Ø Calling All Cooks: We need your favorite "goodie" recipes to include in our sixth and final cookbook------"Sweet Endings" Easy to submit---just mail a copy of your

favorites to the office (or bring it in and have it copied OR e-mail it OR write it out and leave it in the bag in front of the Guild Room. Please submit by Oct. 30th.

Ø Knitters are Needed------help expand our offerings of knitted and felted items for Sparkle shoppers. Good may be brought on donation Saturdays. Donations of unused yarns and fabrics are always popular. Please contact Barbara Murray for more information (799-1326).

Ø Donations of Dried Beans (any kind or color) are needed to make St. Mary's Friendship soup. They may be placed in the basket in front of the Guild Room.

Ø October 24th is the next planning meeting at 6:30 in the Guild Room. Many hands make light work so come and join in the fun.We would love to have some new folks to help.

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.

Fall Middle School Event: THIS Friday-Sunday, October 18-20

To register and find out more go to: http://tinyurl.com/fallmiddleschoolevent

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, led by area youth. Community Service hours are available!

Next Project: “Releasing the Rays of a Rainbow”: Tie-Dying for The Root Cellar. October 27, 3 – 5:30 pm at 211 Winn Road, Falmouth.

New Young Life Committee: Tuesday, October 29, 7 PM at 211 Winn Rd, Falmouth

HARVEST HOME SUNDAY – TODAY!

Harvest Home is an ancient fall festival born of gratitude for matured crops ready to gather. It originated in Celtic Britain before the Roman conquest and became a non-official ceremony in the early Church of England combining hymn singing, special prayers and decorating with crops of the harvest. Many believe this was part of God’s great plan for “planting” His church in the British Isles, easing the way for missionaries to bring the Gospel to the Celtic tribes. Today we decorate S. Mary’s as we give thanks for God’s goodness and as we remember those who receive food help through the Falmouth Food Pantry.

Harvest Community Turkey Benefit Dinner for the Food Pantry: Thurs., October 17th

S. Mary’s and the other Falmouth churches and the Jewish community are hosting a free supper in support of the Food Pantry at the Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth Rd on Thursday, October 17 from 4:30 to 7:00pm. Plan on joining the community for this evening of good food and fellowship. Given the great and growing need of many of our neighbors, there will be an opportunity for free-will donations to support the Falmouth Food Pantry. The supper is free and will include roast turkey and all the fixings, vegetables and homemade apple crisp with ice cream. Come for fellowship and to help those in need in our community!

Serving The World

Haitian Souper Supper: October 25^th

Upcoming Meetings, Gatherings and Events

Columbus Day All-Parish Hike! TOMORROW, Monday, October 14

All are invited for a day trip to Grafton Notch State Park! Come to see the colors in the valley, to hike up to “The Eyebrow” or all the way up to the summit of Old Speck Mountain, Maine’s 3^rd highest peak! For all ages and friendly pets too! Meet at 8:30am at Saint Mary’s to carpool. Pack your own lunch and water, and bring some cash to stop for dinner together on the way back. Get ready for great views and beautiful fall colors!

Newcomer’s Gathering: Sunday October 20^th4-6pm

This is our regular gathering to welcome all "Newcomers & Old Friends Returning".

Pastoral Care

Communicating with Fr. Nathan

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 13 Harvest Home Sunday

8:00am The 21^st Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Middlers meet

9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group

10:00am The 21^st Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

Monday 14 Columbus Day - Parish Office closed

8:30am All-Parish Hike departs from S. Mary’s via carpool

12noon Noonday Prayer: Pray wherever you find yourself

Tuesday 15 Deacon Christine away until October 25

10:00am Order of St. Luke

10:00am Staff Meeting

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

7:00pm AA in Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 16 Father Nathan away at Fresh Start

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

6:00pm Godly Play meeting – the Guild Room

7:00pm Vestry Meeting – the Guild Room

7:00pm Bible Study @ the Hurdman’s

Thursday 17 10:00am Wisdom Seekers on hiatus until October 31^st.

12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

4:30 - 7pm Harvest Community Turkey Benefit Dinner - All Welcome! Donations accepted

7:00pm Choir rehearsal

7:30pm Men’s AA in Auditorium

Friday 18 Parish Office Closed on Fridays

12noon Pray - wherever you find yourself

5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

6:00pm Wedding rehearsal

6:30pm The Fall Middle School Event begins at the Cathedral

Saturday 19 11:00am Curran / Thomas Wedding and Reception

Sunday 20 8:00am The 22^nd Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Middlers meet

9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group

10:00am The 22^nd 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