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 PM: “Contrasting 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
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