Saint Mary’s Weekly NewsFor November 2, 2014 – All Saints' Day (transferred)
Our Gratitude Dinner! A “Progressive” Dinner for all!
All Saints’ Day: Saturday, November 1, beginning at 6 PM.
If you’re grateful to God, come! If you’re thankful for your many blessings, come! If you’ve worked hard on a project to help others, we are grateful, so come! Together, let’s share and rejoice in our gratitude for this spiritual community! Sign up TODAY to attend and join the fun.We’ll gather at the Parish House at 6 PM for appetizers and socializing. At 6:45, we’ll depart to assigned homes for dinner. By 8:45, we’ll return to the Parish House for dessert and more socializing! Daylight Savings time ends, so you get an extra hour’s sleep!
If you want to be a guest, contact Janet Bowne at janetbowne@maine.rr.com, 781-3844; we’ll be happy to have you join us and let us know if you have a special dietary need that should be accommodated.
Grab your Gloves and Rakes: Annual Fall Clean-Up, Sat., Nov. 8
Let’s gather together on November 8th from 8 AM to 12 noon. Please circle that date on your calendar and join the fun. We will be working outside to spruce up our campus for the winter season – just in time for the Bishop’s visit for Confirmation and Reception on November 9th. Food and drink will be provided.
Lower Level of the Parish House - Update
Investigation by SSA, Ledgewood and sub-contractors points toward ground moisture interacting with adhesive of both tiles and carpet in the Guiding RAY spaces. The moisture appears to be migrating from the ground to the adhesive despite a sealant that had been applied throughout during the construction to prevent this. We await the results of last week-end's testing to determine the extent of this migration. Scott Simons Architects suspects that the resulting emulsification of the adhesive may also be causing the air quality issues, but this has yet to be confirmed. Scott Simons Architects, Ledgewood, and subcontractors continue to work vigorously to pursue/confirm the sources of both flooring and and air quality issues so that appropriate steps can be taken to rectify. In the meantime, we will continue to refrain from using these spaces, and we again thank everyone for their patience.
SPARKLES News - You are invited and encouraged…
…to join us for coffee hour today hosted by your Sparkles Team following both services. Come try a sweet or a savory treat that will be available at the Sparkles fair on December 6. We will be in the auditorium today with good eats, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP.
We are asking you to sign up to help with Sparkles. There will be sign-up sheets for all sorts of things that make Sparkles a success – not only financially but also by building community at S. Mary’s and beyond.
The Sparkles Jewelry table needs your help before the big day
There are many ways to help! You could do simple tasks that don’t require any jewelry-making skill. We could form an assembly line group to complete the jewelry work. Then...You can work at the table on the big day. If any of this appeals to you, contact Barbara Bell at babsi821@gmail.com.
Advent ‘Memorial and Celebration’ Tree – Fill out the insert located in your Sunday bulletin, the narthex of the church or the entrances to the Parish House to celebrate your loved ones by remembering them and giving thanks for them. The Tree Lighting is on Sunday, November 30 following the Potluck / Workshop to make your own Advent Wreath to take home. Bring a main dish, side or dessert to share.
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Serving The World
HAITI/MAINE Companionship Meeting: November 1, 11:15 AM
Everyone who feels called to support this partnership is invited to the meeting at St. Mark’s Church in Waterville. Coffee, tea and hearty snacks will be available since we’ll be going through lunch hour! Prior experience with the Committee or with Haiti is not required.
Hear Ye!! Hear Ye!! Come and gather near!!
The next Outreach Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 4 PM. This is one of our most important meetings for the year. We will be deciding what groups and organizations will be receiving funding support from our Outreach budget this year. As always, all members of the parish are welcome to come to our meetings, and we look forward to seeing you. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to tell the committee about groups or organizations you would like the committee to consider supporting, please send an e-mail to Harold Otte at haroldotte@aol.com. Thank you!
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!
Join the Souper Supper Team: the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month
We offer free community suppers on the second and fourth Fridays of each month in the auditorium of S. Mary’s Parish House. The dinners, which are available to the public 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. We’d love to have you join us for a wonderful fellowship dinner or to help out in setup serving or clean-up. FMI: contact Jennifer Gregg jenniferanngregg@gmail.com.
Maine Marathon’s amazing donations!
Our 4 Saint Mary’s Godspeed relay teams (13 total runners) on October 5 were part of raising $111,840 for vital community organizations, including $54,355 to the Robbie Foundation which bridges the gap for children with developmental disabilities by funding adaptive equipment, assistive technology and therapy treatment not covered by insurances. Thank you to all who participated. Mark your calendars for next year!
Christian Formation Notes
Guiding RAY: Christian Formation for our young people
On REGULAR Sundays from September to June, Guiding RAY offers Godly Play, a program that helps children to explore their faith through story, to gain a religious language and to enhance their religious experience through "wonder" and play during which they learn about God, the Bible, and the Church.
Family Chapel with Fr. Nathan begins at 9:30 AM in the Chapel and is open to everyone.
Godly Play classes (age 4 through 5th grade) follow this at 9:45 AM in the Guild Room.
The Nursery also opens at 9:30 AM for our infants and preschoolers and this week will be held in the Ruth White Room.
The Middlers meet in the Rectory living room from 9:30 AM until approximately 10:35 when they join everyone in the church for Holy Communion.
Aspiring actors & actresses needed for the 2014 Christmas Pageant!
All ages encouraged to participate in this wonderful annual story of the nativity!
The S. Mary’s Christmas Pageant will be Sunday, December 21 at 10 AM. Sign-ups to participate and help have started and can be found outside the guild room table during the week. Practices will be Sundays after church starting November 16. FMI please contact Julie Otte at 781-2322 or juliemomotter@aol.com .
Roles include: Mary, Joseph, Gabriel, Head Angel, Little Angels, Shepherds, 3 Kings,
3 Kings pages, sheep, donkey, Baby Jesus (already has been cast), Innkeeper, Innkeepers wife, Passerby, Centurion, Evil King Herod, Narrator 1, Narrator 2, chicken and Star plus there are non-speaking parts always open, so join us.
The Moth @ Saint Mary’s: 9 AM every Sunday in the Auditorium
Modeled after the popular radio show, this is simple storytelling by fellow parishioners. Get to know others in your parish family at a deeper level, and perhaps share a laugh or two. Led by Andrea Myles-Hunkin and Erin McGee Ferrell. All are welcome to stop in and join the group on any given Sunday, and feel free to come in late, if necessary.
Youth Ministry
Young Life Club: every Wednesday at 7:17 PM !
Every Wednesday night at 2 Town Landing Rd (the Hurdrich family house), all high schoolers are invited to come and bring a friend. You can park in the town lot across from the Town Landing Market.
High School Service Group: November 14, 23, 28
The "S. Mary's High School Community Service Group" will serve as a vehicle for service, fellowship and spirituality for high schoolers. This new group will focus on two of S. Mary's established outreach programs: Preble Street Soup Kitchen (on the 4th Sunday of every month) and Souper Supper (on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.)
There are sign-up sheets on the sign-up table outside the Guild Room. Or, please contact Anne LaFond (alafond@maine.rr.com or 781-8820) with your dates/times or any questions you might have.
Meetings, Events & Notes
Young Life Banquet: Thursday, November 6, 6 – 8 PM
“All Hands on Deck!” This is a new fundraising dinner being held at the Falmouth Country Club. Saint Mary’s will be represented with a few tables at the gathering, including one hosted by Nathan+. If you want to learn more about this exciting, fun and effective youth ministry known as Young Life and how to support this work in our communities, please contact Nathan+ to reserve your seat.
Regional Confirmation, Reception & Reaffirmation AND Holy Baptism
Next Sunday, November 9 at 5 PM. Our Bishop, Steven Lane, will be here at Saint Mary’s to confirm, receive and reaffirm new people in The Episcopal Church, as well as to baptize new members of the household of God. All are welcome to join the celebration!
Wisdom Seekers: every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Guild Room
An open Bible study and discussion group led by Deacon Christine.
Healing Eucharist: every Thursday at 12 noon in the Chapel
All are welcome for a brief, informal time of Communion with a group discussion of the Scriptures or the life of a saint, prayers for healing and the laying on of hands.
Noonday Prayer every other weekday in the Chapel
This takes 10 minutes and all are welcome. You are also invited, wherever you may be, to STOP and PRAY at 12 noon for those in need, for our parish family, for our bishop, and for your own daily life with God.
Get Stitching: every Tuesday at 1 PM
The group that met to see if there was an interest in gathering together to stitch various projects found that there was indeed an interest. We are gathering at the church EVERY TUESDAY AT 1:00pm to stitch. Some are knitting prayer scarves, some making dryer balls, some quilting, some making mitten, or socks, or vests. We help each other and chat about whatever we want. There is laughter as well as concern for our world. Everyone is welcome to an hour (and a half) of productive fellowship.
Newcomers Welcome Gathering: Sunday, November 16 at 4 – 6 PM
Everyone new to our parish community, or recently returning from some time away, is invited to gather to meet one another and parish leaders over some food and conversation. No need to bring anything. Just come and enjoy the time together. At the home of MaryAnn McLean (22 Falcon Dr in Cumberland).
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
These are trained ministers who 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 very special ministry and how you might get involved, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine ( deacab@maine.rr.com ).
Our prayer concerns for this week
For healing: Sasha & Chris Bartlett, Suzanne Bauer, Larry Bennett, Michelle Bilodeau, Terry Cassavant, Lilian Davidson, Marjorie Dyer, Paula Gardner, Angela Kase, Kathryn Kuehn, Arthur Markos, Patrick Miller, Peg Pierce, Wendy Pierce, Dennis Pike, John Reny, Ann Tholen.
For those deployed: for Mark Winter, and for all active-duty military personnel and their families.
***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).
This Week at Saint Mary’sSunday 2 8:00am Traditional Eucharist
9:00am SPARKLES Coffee Hour,
9:00am The Moth @ Saint Mary’s
9:30am Family Chapel & the Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am SPARKLES Coffee Hour continues
Monday 3 10:00am Guiding RAY Team Meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5:00pm Vestry - special meeting
Tuesday 4 ELECTION DAY
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Get Stitching group
1:00pm Staff meeting
3:00pm Executive Committee meeting
4:00pm Outreach Committee meeting
6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon in the Guild Room
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 5 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday 6 10:00am Garden Club meeting in the Guild Room
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine
6:00pm Young Life Banquet at the Falmouth Country Club
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 7 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – pray wherever you are!
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 8 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal
8:00am FALL CLEAN-UP & Bulb Planting
Sunday 9 8:00am Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:00pm The Moth @ Saint Mary’s
9:30am Family Chapel & the Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour continues
5:00pm Regional Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation and Baptism |
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