Thursday, October 17, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 10.20.13

 

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

October 20, 2013 – The 22nd 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

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

Haitian Souper Supper: October 25th

 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 27th    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

 

Newcomer’s Gathering THIS: Sunday October 20th  4-6pm

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 15th 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   

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 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 22nd   Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

                                           9:00am       Middlers meet

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

                                           10:00am       The 22nd 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 31st

                                           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     194th 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 23rd  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

 

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