Saint Mary’s Weekly News
June 29, 2014 – The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Mass on the Grass starts tonight! Join us at 6:30pm – mostly likely in the Chapel
This weekend! S. Mary's Hosts Diocesan-wide Godly Play Training 27 - 29 of June
The Guiding RAY team looks forward to welcoming 60-70 participants from throughout Maine and New England to S. Mary's for Godly Play training this coming week-end. You will no doubt run into this group, so do welcome them warmly! Our guests will arrive Friday afternoon and join us for Souper Supper that evening and for meals and training on Saturday and Sunday. The response to the invitation for this Godly Play training has far exceeded all hopes and expectations. The Holy Spirit at work!
Our prayer concerns for this week
For healing: MaryAnn McLean, Cindy Horton and Lilian Davidson, Marion Abramo, Larry Bennett, Michelle Bilodeau, Dodie Clifford, Paula Gardner, Angela Kase, Kathryn Kuehn, Andrew Leighton, Andrea Markos, Arthur Markos, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Dennis Pike, John Reny, Haley Stark, Phil Stegemann, Ann Tholen, and Jim Whittemore.
***IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THIS LIST, please write them on the Sunday Prayer List found in the Narthex or contact the Office (781-3366 or smary@smary.org).
Summer Worship Schedule starts THIS WEEK!
Sunday worship will be at 8:00 and 9:30 AM (instead of 10am) as of June 22. There will be no Guiding RAY classes or Middlers, but there will be nursery all summer.
Mass On The Grass: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. A brief, informal, outdoor Eucharist that is interactive and multi-sensory and appropriate for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. If inclement weather, we’ll gather in the Chapel.
Thursday 10:30 am: Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine. Open to all, this may include a bible study, a book study, reflective readings as well as follow-ups and conversations.
The Thursday noon Healing Eucharist will take a brief hiatus during the summer months. Please join us for Noonday Prayer in the chapel.
SPARKLES ALERT!! If you are an artist and/or crafter and would like to have a sales table at the Sparkles Boutique on Dec. 6th----please call or e-mail Jan Mordarski at 899-4099 or janmordarski@gmail.com and she would be happy to give you details.
Serving The World
Join the Souper Supper Team
We offer free community suppers on the second and fourth Fridays of each month in our Auditorium. The dinners, open to all at no charge, are served in a family-style setting and consist of a hearty soup or entree, salad or vegetable, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. Please join us for a wonderful fellowship dinner or come to serve through set-up, table-service or clean-up. FMI, contact Jennifer Gregg jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
.The Bikers and Builders are coming!
…To Saint Mary’s during the weekend o July 11-13. This group will be doing the Coastal Drift route from Bar Harbor to New York City stopping along the way to increase awareness about the need for affordable housing. They will be working on the Freepost Habitat for Humanity house while they are here as well as conducting a bike safety clinic here at Saint Mary’s for the community at 6pm on Saturday, the 12th. Then join in on helping and attending a lasagna dinner before they give a presentation on the mission of Bike and Build and their trip. Plan on joining us and the community in welcoming and learning from this passionate, energetic group.
Mindful Movement and Breath Series: Mondays, 9-9:45
Two more classes left! June 30 and July 7 - FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Enjoy a six week class that seeks to connect the body mind and spirit. Each class is structured around a universal meditation/intention, threading quiet movement and breath through a musical journey designed to create space and drop each participant more deeply into themselves. These movements may be done from a chair or the floor, so are suitable to all ages and physical abilities. Held in the Auditorium. Open to and offered at no charge to the community at large. Bring a friend!
Youth Ministry Notes
Godly Play: Christian Formation for our young people
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. We gather again on September 7 for our Welcome Home Festival. Mark your calendars!
Saint Mary’s High School Youth Group: THIS Sunday, June 29, 6:30 PM
Interested in a S. Mary’s High School Youth Group focused on service, fellowship and spirituality? Interested in brainstorming ideas for a High School program based at S. Mary’s? Then please join us on June 29 at 6:30pm (dessert and coffee) to express your ideas and desires for the youth of S. Mary’s. For all interested youth and their parents. Many have expressed interest in seeing this happen at S. Mary's, but we can only move forward if we have everyone's feedback and help!! Middle School parents and youth welcome and encouraged to give input! Thank you. We hope to see you on June 29th!!
Guiding RAY Summer Nursery Care
Though Guiding RAY classes end on June 8th, Nursery Care will continue throughout the summer from 9:15-10:30 thanks to the devoted service of Alison Hayward. In order to ensure the safety of our youngest parishioners, we endeavor to have two adults in the nursery area--which means that Alison needs a partner! We are asking the entire parish family to consider assisting Alison ONE Sunday this summer. If you can do so, contact Jennifer Gregg, sign up outside the Guild room or visit the Google spreadsheet listed in the eNEWS. Thank you!
Camp BION for Teens @ Bishopswood: August 19-23
Archery, kayaks, shaving cream games, swimming, ultimate Frisbee, campfires, s'mores, team building games, beads & hemp, music and lots more. An awesome 5 days away for our teens (all who have completed 6-12 grades) to explore faith, have fun, and make new friends. Nathan+ will be one of the clergy leaders. See www.maineyouth.net to register.
Meetings, Events & Notes
West Point send-off for Angus Ferrell: Sunday, June 29, 4 – 5 PM
Come and join the Ferrell family on the Labyrinth next Sunday afternoon as they send their son, Angus Ferrell, off to The United States Military Academy at West Point. He must report for new Cadet Basic Training on July 1. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Saint Mary’s Godspeed Team meeting: Monday, June 30, 7 – 8 PM
All interested runners are called to gather at the Ianno’s home (7 Scittery Gusset Dr, Falmouth) to make plans for the October 5 Maine Marathon event. Last year, we had a 4-person relay team, and this year we are hoping for even more runners to join the team! Runners of all abilities are welcome. The more, the merrier!
Saturday, August 9: S. Mary's 10th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction
To be held on our lawns, weather permitting. Beginning at 4:30 pm, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, family and friends for fun, fellowship and feasting. Lobster/Steamer dinner= $30, BBQ Chicken dinner= $10, and grilled burgers and hotdogs= $5. To purchase tickets, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, smary@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net.
The Auction Committee has received many live and silent auction items thus far. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? Gift certificates are very popular. If you prefer to underwrite any portion of this event, your monetary donation would gladly be appreciated. We are looking for a co-chair for this wonderful annual event; if interested, contact the Wardens or Betsy or Jim Stoddard.
Urban Promise Pilgrimage: August 3—9, in Camden, New Jersey
FINAL CALL! If you are feeling the tug to consider going as a “pilgrim” on this adventure, then you need to speak with Nathan+ right away!
This will be a wonderful opportunity for S. Marians of all ages to spend a week with, teach and learn from children at Urban Promise, a daycamp ministry for the children of Camden, New Jersey that provides a safe, loving, fun and creative place for local youth to escape the dangerous city streets.
We will be making plans in July, so we need to know the make-up of the team now. Please also contact Harold Otte (haroldotte@aol.com) or Nathan+ with questions.
Global Leadership Summit: August 14-15
Space is still available to join Nathan+ at this world-class Christ-centered leadership training event. If you are a leader in your business, in your home, in the church, in the community, then this event will inspire and equip you. FMI, contact Nathan+.
Noonday Prayer at Saint Mary’s
Every weekday at 12 Noon there is a brief gathering for prayer in the Fr. James Chapel.
Please join us any weekday for Noonday Prayer, and remember to pray for one another at 12 Noon every day, no matter where you might be. What a great way to lift each other up!
Pastoral Care
Communicating with Father Nathan
Feel free to contact Nathan+ at any time if you wish to speak with him. You can e-mail him directly at nathanferrell@smary.org or call his cell anytime at 207-310-0268.
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Deacon 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 at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 29 8:00am The Third Sunday of Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:30am The Third Sunday of Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
The 50th Anniversary of Lincoln Stelk’s Ordination to the Priesthood
10:30am Coffee Hour
4:00pm Angus Ferrell send-off on the Labyrinth
6:30pm High School Youth Group brainstorm gathering
Monday 30 9:00am Mindful Movements & Breath Series (5 of 6) - All Welcome!
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Godspeed runners team meeting @ Ianno’s house
Tuesday July 1 Ferrell family taking Angus to West Point
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 2 Ferrell family taking Angus to West Point
10:00am Mainely Weavers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:30pm Mass on the Grass
Thursday 3 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Friday 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY! Parish Office is closed.
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are!
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 5 12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are!
Sunday 6 8:00am The Fourth Sunday of Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:30am The Fourth Sunday of Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
10:30am Coffee Hour
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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