Saint Mary’s Weekly News
February16, 2014 – The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
HAPPY (Early) VALENTINE’S DAY TO ALL!
Wishing for happy and safe travels to the vacationing Ferrell Family! Enjoy the warmth! And let’s be sure to thank Father David Illingworth for joining us as preacher and celebrant this Sunday.
Our prayer concerns for this week : Prayers for safety to all who travel near or far!
For healing: Brian Pettingill, Scott Burchfield, Michelle Bilodeau, Peter Bramhall, Lynda Conner, Nat Fenollosa, Andrew Leighton, Mary Lygo, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Lynne Shepherd, Eileen Shortell, and John Unfricht.
Youth Ministry Notes
Acolyte Training will be on April 6th!
On April 6th at 11:30am, Father Nathan will hold a 2-hour training session for all those interested in becoming an acolyte (young or mature – all are welcome). Don’t miss out!
FUN IS GOD High School group gathers monthly! Next week will be:
Sunday, February 23, 2014, new time: 3-5pm: “Don’t be BLUE! Go BOWLING!”
Using Matthew 6:19-21 as a basis, we will bowl at SpareTime Bowling (formerly Yankee Lanes), hang out together and explore the colors within ones personality that are often hidden, AND eat some pizza! Questions? Call Jane Stegemann (797-8422) or Ruth Smith (239-0482). All high schoolers are welcome. Bring your friends!
“The Middlers” - NO meeting this Sunday or next week due to the schools Winter Break.
We’ll gather again on Sunday, March 2 at 9:30 AM. See you then!
Serving The World
Book, Bake and Soup Sale in support of Outreach: March 22
As part of our 2014 Outreach Project, S. Mary's is holding its Book, Bake & Soup Sale on Sat., March 22nd , from 9-1. 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!
March 1: Couple Check-Up Retreat
All couples (even those not 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. Take the relationship assessment called Couple Check-Up ahead of time 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!
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 night!
NEW! Sunday Afternoon Bible Study in Freeport
February 23 – April 13: For 8 Sundays at 5 PM, everyone is invited to join Greg & Laura Unfricht at their home in Freeport for a study of the book Christian by Andy Stanley. Using a DVD guide to start the discussion, the group will study this book AND the Bible
in order to understand what it truly means to be a Christian. Sign-up by the Guild Room!
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!!
Men’s Snowshoe Adventure: March 13-15
ALL men of any age or ability are invited to join us as we journey up into the Carrabassett Valley for yet another snowshoe adventure. “The Edwards Lodge” construction is now complete. We’ll depart after work on Thursday evening, snowshoe to a mountain summit on Friday, and return to Saint Mary’s on Saturday. Bring your Nordic or Telemark skis also, if you have them. Questions? Ready to join the fun? Please speak with Fr. Nathan!
Chanting for All: An Ancient Spiritual Practice for Contemporary Christians
Can you talk? If so, then YOU can chant! Come and learn about the ancient practice of chanting from Fr. Nathan and Bruce Fithian during our Lenten Supper Program which begins on Wednesday, March 12, at 6 PM in the Auditorium. Each week, we will all learn to chant portions of the ancient monastic Compline office, which we will all chant together on April 9 at 7 PM. No musical knowledge or skill is required. If you learn this, then you can begin to chant all of your daily prayers and discover a new way to draw close to God in this ancient practice.
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 –Bible Study In February! There will be a Bible Study looking at "The Sermon on the Mount" on the four Thursdays in February. (Chapters 5-7 of Matthew) 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.
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 Christine Bennett. 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 16 8:00am The 6th Sunday after the Epiphany: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am 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
10:00am The 6th Sunday after the Epiphany: Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour in the auditorium
Monday 17 Happy President’s Day - 12noon Pray wherever you find yourself!
Tuesday 18 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 19 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday 20 MARCH AVE deadline!
10:30am Wisdom Seekers Bible Study
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 21 Parish Office Closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 22 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearse
Sunday 23 8:00am The 7th Sunday after the Epiphany: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am 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
10:00am The 7th Sunday after the Epiphany: Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour in the auditorium
4-6pm Newcomer’s Gathering
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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