Saint Mary’s Weekly News
July 13, 2014 – The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Our prayer concerns for this week
For healing: Betty Hessemer, Terrie Cassavant, Larry Bennett, Michelle Bilodeau, Dodie Clifford, Lilian Davidson, Paula Gardner, Cindy Horton, Angela Kase, Kathryn Kuehn, Andrew Leighton, Andrea Markos, Arthur Markos, Roger Murray, Karen Mynahan, Brian Pettingill, Peg Pierce, Dennis Pike, John Reny, 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
Sunday worship will be at 8:00 and 9:30 AM (instead of 10am). There will be no Guiding RAY classes or Middlers, but there will be Nursery care 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.
The Thursday Healing Eucharist and Wisdom Seekers will take a hiatus during the summer months. Please join us instead for Noonday Prayer in the chapel.
Basics in Beaded Earrings Workshop: Monday, August 4, 9 AM to Noon
Sparkle your imagination! Stimulate your creativity! You are invited to join Marge Devine and Barbara Bell and discover new ways to bring style, taste and class to the Sparkles jewelry table-- and your own jewelry collection. If the daytime class doesn’t work for you, please sign-up in the Parish House and state which evening works best for you. For more information, call Marge Devine at 797-5082 or Babs Bell at babsi821@gmail.com
Buildings & Grounds Request
Does anyone have or have access to a log splitter and a 20” or longer chain saw for B & G men to cut downed trees on the property, so they can be used as an auction item for the upcoming Lobster Bake & Auction? If so, please contact Jim Stoddard jbstod@myfairpoint.net or 829-2026.
Serving The World
St. Elizabeth’s Essential Pantry: Tuesday from 9 - 11 am - July 15
All are welcome to serve those in need in Portland at Saint Elizabeth’s. A group from Saint Mary’s will be there on Tuesday morning. Enter from the parking lot behind St. Luke’s Cathedral on Park Street.
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
Don’t buy your coffee anywhere else! Support Souper Supper at S. Mary's
Fair Traded “Coffee by Design” Coffee on Sale Now!
If 50 families bought just 1 bag a month, we could support our Souper Supper community fellowship effort! …. and support fair trade practices by local owners…..and get GREAT organic coffee! Win! Win! Win!
FREE Bike Safety Clinic and lasagna dinner – July 12th
The Bikers and Builders are coming! …To Saint Mary’s during the weekend on 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 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: to continue in fall
Very popular and to begin again Monday, Sept 15! - FREE AND OPEN TO ALL –
Share with your friends & neighbors
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!
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 and several volunteers. 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
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!
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 this Sunday is Ginny Stelk. 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 13 8:00am The Fifth Sunday of Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:30am The Fifth Sunday of Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
10:45am Coffee Hour
Monday 14 9:00am Budget & Finance Committee
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
3:00pm Churchyard Committee
Tuesday 15 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
3:00pm Food for the Soul at Foreside Harbor
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 16 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:30pm Mass on the Grass
Thursday 17 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Friday 18 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are!
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 19 12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are!
Sunday 20 8:00am The Sixth Sunday of Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:30am The Sixth Sunday of Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
10:45am 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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