Thursday, January 30, 2014

S. Mary's eNEWS for 2.2.14

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

February 2, 2014 – The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple

 

Our prayer concerns for this week

For healing: Michelle Bilodeau, Nat Fenollosa, Andrew Leighton, Mary Lygo, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Peter Bramhall, Lynne Shepherd, Eileen Shortell, and John Unfricht.

 

Candlemas to be celebrated at Saint Mary’s

This morning, we will celebrate 'Candlemas,' also known as The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, celebrating an early episode in the life of Jesus. As part of this service, we invite you to bring candles from home to be blessed at both 8 and 10am services for you to use throughout the year.  At the 10 o’clock service, we will all sing the Nunc Dimittis as the Choir and Altar Ministers process around the nave. The choir will sing a special anthem for this feast day as we celebrate Christ as the Light of the world.

 

Ministry Fair - Next Sunday, February 9th

On February 9th in the auditorium, following both the 8 & 10 services, we will hold our Ministry Fair.  Here you will find representatives from each of the guild, ministries teams at S. Mary’s ready to tell you about their ministry and answer any questions you may have.  We hope that through this vehicle you may find a place (or two or three!) where you can use your unique gifts in the service of others for the glory of God.

 

Youth Ministry Notes

Acolyte Training  - coming soon!

Father Nathan will hold a training session for all those interested in becoming an acolyte    (young or mature).  There are already four signed-up. Don’t miss out! 

 

FUN IS GOD High School group gathers monthly!  Our next outing will be:

Sunday, February 23, 2014  – 6:30 PMDon’t be BLUE go BOWLING

Using Matthew 6:19-21 as a basis, we will  go bowling at SpareTime Bowling (formerly Yankee Lanes,) get to know each other better and explore the colors within ones personality that are often hidden as well as eat pizza!!!    Questions? Call Jane Stegemann 797-8422 or Ruth 239-0482. All youth are welcome. Bring your friends!  

 

Godly Play - Christian Formation for our younger Christians

On regular Sundays from September to June, we offer a Montessori-based program called Godly Play to learn about God, the Bible, and the Church with our children.  Family Chapel begins at 9:15am followed by Guiding RAY classes (age 4 through 5th grade) begin downstairs in the Parish House at 9:30am. The nursery also opens at 9:15 for our infants and preschoolers. 

 

Godly Play Introduction, Orientation and  Nurturing - February 3rd

On Monday, join us from 7-9pm for spiritual nurturing through an introduction to Godly Play lead by our Guiding RAY teachers, Julie Morrison and Aleece Herlihy.  Gather in the Guiding RAY spaces at 7pm.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.  For more information, contact Aleece at aleece.herlihy@gmail.com

 

“The Middlers” – new schedule for 2014

9:30 to 10:35 AM on Sunday mornings! In order to make the group more accessible to even more of our young people, the Middlers (all those in Middle School) will use the same schedule as our Guiding RAY classes and join their families for Communion.    

 

Young Life Meeting

Help us get the area’s Young Life Group ready to start in September.  Please join us in the deeply gratifying experience of sharing the love of God with our youth by attending this meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 7 - 8:30pm in the Community Room of the Main Lodge at Oceanview, (20 Blueberry Lane)

 

Serving The World

Calling All BOOKS!

As part of our 2014 Outreach Project, S. Mary's is holding its Book, Bake & Soup Sale on Saturday, March 22nd , from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  WE NEED YOU to:  donate books, videos, games & puzzles; sort books; sell books; BAKE for the bake sale; clean-up. 

Please sign up to help in whatever way you are able and willing.  There are sign-up sheets in the Guild Room.  Any questions about baking call Elizabeth Heinzman; any questions about books, contact Becky Pride.  Thanks to Babs Bell for, once again, making the soups.  Regarding books, games or puzzles:  Please leave all donations downstairs on the HUGE table in the big storage room.  Please, NO used textbooks, encyclopedia sets, or magazine sets.

 

Meetings, Gatherings and Events

Newcomers Welcome Gathering: February 23, 4 - 6 PM

Everyone who is new (and/or newly returning) to Saint Mary’s is invited for an informal gathering for food and conversation with parish leaders and others. We’ll meet at MaryAnn McLean’s home at 22 Falcon Dr. (off of Rt. 1) in Cumberland. Don’t miss it!

 

Vision 2014

Many thanks to all who set-up, cooked, prepared, cleaned and participated in the Annual Meeting/Vision 2014 Event! It was a wonderful gathering with great conversations about Saint Mary’s past, present and future. Our two discussion questions evoked lots of thoughtful responses and for those that would like to add more comments or would like to respond for the first time, forms are available in the parish house, the narthex of the church or by email if you contact Beth or Nathan in the office.

 

February 7-14: National Marriage Week

Be part of a national effort to strengthen relationships of all kinds. Take a relationship assessment called Couple Check-Up during this week and gain some objectivity about your relationship.

1.      Go to www.couplecheckup.com and take the assessment.

2.      Sign-in with our Group # 14780-2014. All information is confidential. This number gives us information on the health of couples in the parish in general.

3.      Come to the Retreat (below) to talk through the results and find proven tools for improving the health of your most important human relationship!

March 1: Couple Check-Up Retreat

All couples (even those not-yet-married) are invited to a brief time apart to talk through their Couple Check-Up assessments and to learn from one another about how to strengthen our relationships. Sign-up NOW in the Parish House. You can stay afterward for our Mardi Gras potluck or make dinner reservations out for a real date!

 

Mardi Gras Potluck and Talent Show at Saint Mary’s:  March 1, 5-7 PM

Mark this date on your calendar, Saint Marians!  Entertainment at its finest will occur the Saturday before Mardi Gras!  Andrea Myles-Hunkin, the shy, modest, parishioner we recognize from her choice of wacky legwear will be emceeing the  TALENT SHOW.  The last time this took place was a couple of years ago, and we had a great turnout of both spectators and talent. 

            Magic tricks, humor, storytelling, piano playing, singing, dancing and unforgettable moments in time occurred before our very eyes.  You may be 8 or you may be 80!  No matter your age, please prepare a performance to share in front of our very enthusiastic Saint Mary audience.   Remember that this showcase is rated PG (since some parents may be guiding their young ones onto the stage.)  We want everyone to have fun, relax and laugh away their winter blues right before the Lenten season.

For more information or to enter your act, please contact Andrea Myles-Hunkin at mylesfromhome@msn.com                     Remember March 1st -- be there or be square!! 

Spiritual nourishment for all: Thursdays 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. Please ask!

10:30am:         Wisdom SeekersNEW Bible Study  In February!   There will be a Bible Study looking at "The Sermon on the Mount"  on the four Thursdays in February.  This will be particularly appropriate in that our lectionary readings for the Sundays through the end of Epiphany are taken from Matthew's Gospel.  Many believe that the sermon (Chapters 5-7 of Matthew) is the heart the Gospel.  Various resources will be used, including John Stott's study of the Sermon from the Lifeguide Study series. The Rev. Jim Low will facilitate the study.

12noon:          Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands for healing. All are welcome. You do not need to be ill. This is a brief, informal liturgy in the Chapel.

 

Like Our FaceBook Page!

Recent photos, links to spiritually enriching articles, daily devotional thoughts, videos of upcoming songs and hymns, ways to reach the Bible on-line… all of this and much more is posted on our FaceBook page on a regular basis!  Like our page, and you will receive every update on your News Feed:  www.facebook.com/ChurchofSaintMary. It’s easy and free!

 

Saint Mary’s Book Club

The Book Club of S. Mary's will meet on Monday, February 24 at 2:00pm at Kathryn Street's home.  Please call her for more information, 878-9641.    We will discuss Ken Follett's "Whiteout (2004), an intrigue novel about a group of people trapped together during a snow storm.  Everyone is warmly welcome to participate! 


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 anytime on his cell at 609-410-7573.

Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning.  The Eucharistic Visitor today is Stan Eaton.  If you or someone you know would like Communion brought to them, please call the Parish Office. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine.

 

 

 

This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s

Sunday                       2       Candlemas:  feel free to bring your candles from home to be blessed!

                                           8:00am       The Feast of the Presentation: Traditional Eucharist

                                           9:15am       Family Chapel – for all families and children

                                           9:15am       Art and Faith Discussion group

                                           9:30am       Guiding RAY begins and the Middlers gather 

                                           10:00am       The Feast of the Presentation: Contemporary Eucharist

                                                          12noon           Stewardship Team meeting       

Monday                     3        9:00am       Budget & Finance Committee meeting

                                           12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday                     4        10:00am       Order of St. Luke

                                           12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                           1:00pm         Staff Meeting

                                           3:00pm       Executive Committee meeting

                                           7:00pm       Young Life – new Falmouth Committee meeting

                                           7:00pm       AA in Auditorium

                                           7:30pm       Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday               5        12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Thursday                   6        10:30am       Wisdom Seekers Bible Study

                                           12noon       Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

                                           4:00pm       Boy Singers of Maine

                                           7:00pm       Choir rehearsal

Friday                        7        Parish Office Closed on Fridays

                                           12noon       Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself

                                           5:30pm       Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Saturday                    8        9:00am       Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

                                           9am-3pm    VESTRY RETREAT

Sunday                      9        8:00am       The 5th Sunday after the Epiphany: Traditional Eucharist

                                           9:00am       Ministry Fair and Coffee Hour in the auditorium

                                           9:15am       Family Chapel – for all families and children

                                           9:15am       Art and Faith Discussion group

                                           9:30am       Guiding RAY begins and the Middlers gather 

                                           10:00am       The 5th Sunday after the Epiphany: Contemporary Eucharist

                                           11:00am       Ministry Fair and Coffee Hour in the auditorium

                                  

 

 

 

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org

 

Friday, January 24, 2014

S. Mary's eNEWS for 1.26.14

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

January 26, 2014 – The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

 

THIS Sunday, January 26, ONE Service at 9am.

Followed by ANNUAL PARISH MEETING and BRUNCH

Our VISION 2014 Event

Be sure to be here as we worship, break bread and dream together.

All food contributions to this Sunday's Brunch, please drop off in  kitchen prior to the service.....we still need cut fruit and breakfast breads.  Note that there will be no Guiding RAY classes, but we will offer Nursery Care from 9-noon and crafts for older children following the brunch (and during the Annual Meeting) from 10:30-noon.  

Our prayer concerns for this week

For healing: Michelle Bilodeau, Nat Fenollosa, Andrew Leighton, Mary Lygo, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Peter Bramhall, Lynne Shepherd, Eileen Shortell, and John Unfricht.

 

 

Mardi Gras Potluck and Talent Show at Saint Mary’s  - March 1st at 6pm

Mark this date on your calendar, Saint Marians!  Entertainment at its finest will occur the Saturday before Mardi Gras!  Andrea Myles-Hunkin, the shy, modest, parishioner we recognize from her choice of wacky legwear will be emceeing a TALENT SHOW.  The last time this took place was a couple of years ago, and we had a great turnout of both spectators and talent. 

            Magic, humor, storytelling, piano playing, singing, dancing and unforgettable moments in time occurred before our very eyes.  You may be eight or you may be eighty--no matter your age--please prepare a performance to share in front of our very enthusiastic Saint Mary audience.   Remember that this showcase is rated PG (since some parents may be guiding their young ones onto the stage.)  We want everyone to have fun, relax and laugh away their winter blues right before the Lenten season.

            Remember March 1st -- be there or be square!! 

 

 

Candlemas to be celebrated at Saint Mary’s - Next Sunday!

On February 2, 2014, we will celebrate 'Candlemas,' also known as The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, celebrating an early episode in the life of Jesus. As part of this service, we are invited to bring candles which will be blessed for you to take home and use throughout the year, and at the 10 o’clock service, we will all sing the Nunc Dimittis as the Choir and Altar ministers process around the nave. The choir will sing a special anthem for this feast day as we celebrate Christ as the light of the world.

 

 2014 Offering Envelopes: on the Table by the Guild Room

Our 2014 Stewardship Campaign kicks off TODAY.  If you would like to have the parish provide you with offering envelopes, you may sign-up for these in the Parish House or in the Narthex of the church.

 

 

Youth Ministry Notes

Acolyte Training  - coming soon!

Father Nathan will hold a training session for all those interested in becoming an acolyte    (young or mature).  There are already four signed-up. Don’t miss out! 

 

FUN IS GOD High School group gathers monthly!  Our next outing will be:

THIS SUNDAY!  January 26, 3:30 – 6 PMContrasting Color should not Create Conflict”.  

Using Matthew 7:1-5 and Peter 4:9 as a basis, we will watch the movie Forty-Two together and discover and discuss Jackie Robinson’s struggles. Questions? Call Jane Stegemann 797-8422 or Ruth 239-0482. All youth are welcome. Bring your friends!  

Godly Play - Christian Formation for our younger Christians

On regular Sundays from September to June, we offer a Montessori-based program called Godly Play to learn about God, the Bible, and the Church with our children.  Family Chapel begins at 9:15am followed by Guiding RAY classes (age 4 through 5th grade) begin downstairs in the Parish House at 9:30am. The nursery also opens at 9:15 for our infants and preschoolers. 

Guiding RAY and Child-Care for the Annual Meeting

On January 26, there will be no formal Guiding RAY classes.  We will be providing Nursery Care from 9-noon and crafts for children from 10:30-noon (following the brunch) while parents attend the Annual Meeting.  

“The Middlers” – new schedule for 2014

9:30 to 10:35 AM on Sunday mornings! In order to make the group more accessible to even more of our young people, the Middlers (all those in Middle School) will use the same schedule as our Guiding RAY classes and join their families for Communion.    

 

Serving The World

Calling All BOOKS!

As part of our 2014 Outreach Project, S. Mary's is holding its Book, Bake & Soup Sale on Saturday, March 22nd , from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  WE NEED YOU to:  donate books, videos, games & puzzles; sort books; sell books; BAKE for the bake sale; clean-up. 

Please sign up to help in whatever way you are able and willing.  There are sign-up sheets in the Guild Room.  Any questions about baking call Elizabeth Heinzman; any questions about books, contact Becky Pride.  Thanks to Babs Bell for making the soups.  Regarding books, games or puzzles:  Please leave all donations downstairs on the HUGE table in the big storage room.  PLEASE, NO used textbooks, encyclopedia sets, or magazine sets.

 

Meetings, Gatherings and Events

Come together to celebrate the life of Barbara Sawyer

On Tuesday, the 28th at 12:30 we'll have an intimate, informal remembrance for Barbara in the Father James Chapel.  Feel free to bring a reading or to share a memory of Barbara if you wish to do so.  While her children will not be there, they know that we wanted a little closure on such a joyous life. All are welcome.

Spiritual nourishment for all: Thursdays 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. Please ask!

10:30am:         Wisdom Seekers – meditation and spiritual discussion group

 12noon:          Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands for healing. All are welcome; you do not need to be ill. This is a brief, special, intimate liturgy in the Chapel.

 

Like Our FaceBook Page!

Recent photos, links to spiritually enriching articles, daily devotional thoughts, videos of upcoming songs and hymns, ways to reach the Bible on-line… all of this and much more is posted on our FaceBook page on a regular basis!  Like our page, and you will receive every update on your News Feed:  www.facebook.com/ChurchofSaintMary. It’s easy and free!

 

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 anytime on his cell at 609-410-7573.

Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning.  The Eucharistic Visitor today is Ginny Stelk.  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.

 

This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s

Monday                     27      12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday                      28      8:30am        St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry – Saint Marian’s go to serve

                                           10:00am        Order of St. Luke

                                           12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                           1:00pm         Staff Meeting

                                           3:00pm       Bridge Group

                                           7:00pm       AA in Auditorium

                                           7:30pm       Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday                 29      12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Thursday                    30      10:30am        Wisdom Seekers

                                           12noon       Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

                                           4:00pm       Boy Singers of Maine

                                           7:00pm       Choir rehearsal

Friday                        31      Parish Office Closed on Fridays

                                           12noon       Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself

                                           5:30pm       Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Saturday              Feb. 1       9:00am        Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

Sunday                        2       Candlemas:  bring your candles from home to be blessed!

                                           8:00am        The Feast of the Presentation: Traditional Eucharist

                                           9:15am        Family Chapel – for all families and children

                                           9:15am        Art and Faith Discussion group

                                           9:30am        Guiding RAY begins and the Middlers gather 

                                                10:00am            The Feast of the Presentation: 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

 

Friday, January 17, 2014

S. Mary's eNEWS for 1.19.14

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

January 19, 2014 – The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

 

Welcome to the newly Baptized!!

We are so happy to welcome today two new Christians into the fellowship of the body of Christ through the waters of Holy Baptism!  Congratulations to Kate Ernst and Kiersten (Morgan) Doehne and to their families. May the Holy Spirit guide you into all truth. 

Our prayer concerns for this week

For healing: Michelle Bilodeau, Nat Fenollosa, Andrew Leighton, Mary Lygo, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Peter Bramhall, Lynne Shepherd, Eileen Shortell, and John Unfricht.

 

2014 Offering Envelopes: on the Table by the Guild Room

Our 2014 Stewardship Campaign kicks off on January 26, but offering envelopes for the entire year are available to those who have used them previously or those who have requested them.  If you would like to have the parish provide you with offering envelopes, you may sign-up for these in the Parish House or in the Narthex of the church.

 

Time to Update the S. Mary's Member and Friends Directory!

This will be ready to distribute on January 26th.  So we can be assured we have your most recent address, phone number and email address, drafts will be available to verify your information in the narthex of the church, at Coffee Hour for the next two Sundays and some Vestry members will be charged with getting the correct info from you also. Please help this task by checking for accuracy or by adding additional contact information on one of the copies. Also, you can use this directory for networking!  See below.

 

A Networking Opportunity!

Are you looking for clients?  An electrician? Golf or ski partners?  Seeking to learn knitting or other fine skills?   I bet there are other parishioners who are interested!  Expand your professional and social networks by offering a few words about your vocation and/or avocations for publication in the 2014 S. Mary’s Members and Friends Directory!  Email the information to Beth Shaw at admin@smary.org by January 20. 

 

 

 

Youth Ministry Notes

FUN IS GOD High School group gathers monthly!  Our next outing will be:

Sunday, January 26, 3:30 – 6 PMContrasting Color should not Create Conflict”.  

Using Matthew 7:1-5 and Peter 4:9 as a basis, we will watch the movie Forty-Two together and discover and discuss Jackie Robinson’s struggles. Questions? Call Jane Stegemann 797-8422 or Ruth 239-0482. All youth are welcome. Bring your friends!  

 

Godly Play - Christian Formation for our younger Christians

On regular Sundays from September to June, we offer a Montessori-based program called Godly Play to learn about God, the Bible, and the Church with our children.  Family Chapel begins at 9:15am followed by Guiding RAY classes (age 4 through 5th grade) begin downstairs in the Parish House at 9:30am. The nursery also opens at 9:15 for our infants and preschoolers. 

 

Guiding RAY and Child-Care for the Annual Meeting

On January 26, there will be no formal Guiding RAY classes.  We will be providing Nursery Care from 9-noon and crafts for children from 10:30-noon (following the brunch) while parents attend the Annual Meeting.  To help us plan, could interested parents needing child-care please let us know?  Sign-up sheets are available outside the Guild Room and in Guiding RAY downstairs.  

 

“The Middlers” – new schedule for 2014

9:30 to 10:35 AM on Sunday mornings! In order to make the group more accessible to even more of our young people, the Middlers (all those in Middle School) will use the same schedule as our Guiding RAY classes and join their families for Communion.    

 

Serving The World

Calling All BOOKS!

As part of our 2014 Outreach Project, S. Mary's is holding its Book, Bake & Soup Sale on Saturday, March 22nd , from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  WE NEED YOU to:  donate books, videos, games & puzzles; sort books; sell books; BAKE for the bake sale; clean-up. 

Please sign up to help in whatever way you are able and willing.  There are sign-up sheets in the Guild Room.  Any questions about baking call Elizabeth Heinzman; any questions about books, contact Becky Pride.  Thanks to Babs Bell for making the soups.  Regarding books, games or puzzles:  Please leave all donations downstairs on the HUGE table in the big storage room.  PLEASE, NO used textbooks, encyclopedia sets, or magazine sets.

 

Meetings, Gatherings and Events

Saint Mary’s Annual Parish Meeting: VISION 2014

The Annual Meeting of The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2014, following the one combined Eucharist with the Choir at 9:00 AM. After this, we will gather in the Auditorium for brunch and a discussion with parish leadership about where we believe that God is leading us forward in 2014 and beyond.  Do not fear! The Meeting will end by 12 Noon. Everyone is invited! There will be activities for our little ones downstairs in the Guiding RAY spaces during the Meeting.

 

Brunch Help Needed for January 26

Hospitality will be serving brunch on Jan. 26th just prior to the annual meeting.  We will need strong people to set up tables, and chairs; and kitchen assistance on the morning of the 26th;  and most importantly clean-up after the event. We'll need donations of fruit, breakfast breads, and juice.  Sign Up sheets are in the Guild Room. It would be great to see some new faces in the kitchen!!  Thank you and contact Anne LaFond alafond@maine.rr.com  or 781-8820 if you are available.

 

Ice Skating for all on January 21, 5:30 - 7 pm

Come join Saint Marians of all ages for Family Ice Skating at Falmouth Family Ice behind Walmart. We’ll gather on the Lee Twombly Pond – the largest refrigerated outdoor ice rink in northern New England! Warm refreshments will be offered and warm fellowship shared! Please invite your friends and neighbors as well.

 

Mardi Gras Potluck and Talent Show at Saint Mary’s  - March 1st at 6pm

March 1st is the date to mark on your calendar St. Marians.  Entertainment at its finest will occur the Saturday before Mardi Gras!  Andrea Myles-Hunkin, the shy, modest, parishioner we recognize from her choice of wacky legwear will be emceeing a TALENT SHOW.  The last time this took place was a couple of years ago, and we had a great turnout of both spectators and talent. 

          Magic, humor, storytelling, piano playing, singing, dancing and unforgettable moments in time occurred before our very eyes.  You may be eight or you may be eighty--no matter your age--please prepare a performance to share in front of our very enthusiastic Saint Mary audience. 

          Remember that this showcase is rated PG (since some parents may be guiding their young ones onto the stage.)  We want everyone to have fun, relax and laugh away their winter blues right before the Lenten season.

          Remember March 1--be there or be square!! 

 

Spiritual nourishment for all: Thursdays 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. Please ask!

10:30am:   Wisdom Seekers – meditation and spiritual discussion group

 12noon:     Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands for healing. All are welcome; you do not need to be ill. This is a brief, special, intimate liturgy in the Chapel.

 

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 anytime on his cell at 609-410-7573.

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.

 

 

This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s

Sunday                      19      8:00am       The 2nd  Sun. after Epiphany: Traditional Eucharist

                                                     9:15am       Family Chapel – for all families and children

                                                     9:15am       Art and Faith Discussion group

                                                     9:15am       2014 Budget discussion group

                                                     9:30am       The Middlers meet  **NOTE THE NEW TIME**

                                                     10:00am       The 2nd  Sun. after Epiphany: Contemporary Eucharist and Holy Baptism

                                                                       11:15am     2014 Budget discussion group

                                                                      12noon           Stewardship Team meeting

Monday                     20      Martin Luther King Holiday -  Parish Office is closed

                                                     12noon       Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself

Tuesday                     21      AVE DEADLINE

                                                     10:00am       Order of St. Luke

                                           12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                           1:00pm         Staff Meeting

                                           5:30pm       Ice Skating for all at Family Ice

                                                     7:00pm       AA in Auditorium

                                                     7:30pm       Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday               22      12noon       Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Thursday                   23      10:30am       Wisdom Seekers

                                                     12noon       Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

                                                     4:00pm       Boy Singers of Maine

                                                     7:00pm       Choir rehearsal

Friday                        24      Parish Office Closed on Fridays

                                                     12noon       Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself

                                                     5:00pm       Community Souper Supper - Free and open to all!

                                                     5:30pm       Al-Anon in the Guild Room

                                  Saturday      25      9:00am          Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

                                  Sunday       26      9:00am           ONE service today only :

                                                               The 3rd Sun. after Epiphany: Contemporary Eucharist

                                                                      10:00am       Brunch in the Auditorium - all are invited

                                                     10:30am       Annual Meeting: our VISION 2014 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