Saint Mary’s Weekly News
April 5, 2015 – The Sunday of the Resurrection
The Triduum and Pascha at Saint Mary’s
Maundy Thursday Agapé Meal, Footwashing, Communion, Prayer Watch
Thursday evening beginning at 6:00 pm. This is, without question, one of our most special events of the entire year. We gather for a simple meal of soup, bread, cheese, and fruit. Holy Scripture proclaims the institution of the Lord’s Supper and Jesus’ act of service by washing the feet of his disciples. We re-enact the footwashing. At the conclusion of the meal, we walk over to the Church for Holy Communion, and the stripping and washing of the Altar. Then the Prayer Watch in the Chapel begins.
All-Night Watch of Prayer and Adoration
Maundy Thursday 8:00pm to Good Friday 12 noon in our new Chapel.
“Can you not watch with me one hour?” These are the words spoken by Jesus to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. We overcome the failure of the twelve by keeping an all-night watch of prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in our new Chapel. This is an intimate, highly spiritual time to spend in the presence of God. Come by at any hour to watch with the Lord in silence. All are welcome.
Good Friday at Saint Mary’s: A Day of Fasting, Prayer, and Giving
Friday at 12 noon: The Prayer Watch ends with the Good Friday Liturgy and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament in the Chapel.
Friday from 12 to 5 PM: Blood Drive. Come and share the gift of life with others as we remember the new life that Christ has given to us in the Paschal mystery. Here in our Parish House Auditorium. Sign-up now or walk in on Friday.
Friday at 6:00 PM: The Liturgy of the day. There are powerful readings, times of silence, and the Church stripped bare by the austerity of mourning. The Passion According to Saint John is chanted to an ancient tone; a plain, wooden cross is brought into our midst. The organ does not sound; it, too, is silent in the face of Christ’s sacrifice.
The Great Vigil
Saturday evening at 7:11 PM. The Great Vigil is the hinge of the entire church year. It begins at sunset with the Blessing of the New Fire, the Lighting of the Paschal Candle, and our procession into the darkness of the Church, still waiting for the light of the Lord’s resurrection. The story of salvation is told through Hebrew Scripture, the font is filled, all are doused with blessed water, the lights of the church go on as Christ is proclaimed as risen, and we gather for our Paschal feast around the Lord’s table! Bring a bell from home to proclaim the Lord’s resurrection! All are welcome.
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Holy Pascha: Easter Day
9 AM & 11 AM: two festive Celebrations with organ, brass, and choir, and lots of flowers!
7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (kids to age 12) – Saturday, April 4th 11am–1pm
Live music, cake walk, food, games, bouncy house, prizes. Rain or Shine indoors or out! Dress for the weather and bring a basket! Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth Rd, Falmouth next to Town Hall 781-3413.
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Ecofeminism and Faith – A weekend with Dr Rosemary Radford Ruether -April 10-12
The weekend begins with the movie, ‘Disruption’ on Friday at 7pm. “What is ecofeminism?” Presentation with Q&A with Dr. Ruether begins at 10am Saturday followed by lunch and panel discussion. St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, 515 Woodfords St, Portland, 774-8740. RSVP appreciated.
Serving The World
Falmouth Food Pantry
They have been serving the needs of citizens in Falmouth and surrounding communities for over 25 years. Food and supplies may be brought on Sundays or to the Parish House during the week. FFP is always in need of hot and cold cereals; canned meats and fish; canned soups ( especially healthy and low sodium); and canned fruit (especially light or in juice.)
Join our Souper Supper Team! The next Souper Supper is April 10
We offer free community suppers on the second and fourth Friday of each month in our Auditorium. The dinners, which are available to anyone 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. Contact Jennifer Gregg jenniferanngregg@gmail.com if interested or if you would like more information.
Preble Street Soup Kitchen: Sunday, April 26
The Fourth Sunday of each month Saint Mary's prepares and serves a hot meal to the clients at the Preble Street Soup Kitchen. Preble Street serves many of the homeless in Portland, as well as others who cannot afford to buy food. We often serve up to 300 clients at a setting.
We have a dedicated band of volunteers who find this work very rewarding. We are always looking for more people to help. We need people to (a) arrive 10:30 am to help with the cooking and set-up; (b) to arrive about 11:45 to assist with table service; and/or (c) to help with clean-up from 12:45 to 2 pm. If you would like to join us, please contact Carla Birt at carlabirt@gmail.com , or Marian McCue at mmccue@maine.rr.com .
Habitat for Humanity Falmouth Foreside 5K: Saturday, May 9
Plans your workouts now to walk or run in support of HFH. The event begins and ends here at Saint Mary’s. Registration at 8 AM and the walk/run begins at 9 AM. There will be refreshments and cash prizes! Look for brochures in the Parish House or register online at habitatportlandme.org and look under “Events”.
Christian Formation Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): on schedule again on April 12
At 9:30 AM, Family Chapel is a special time for families and children with Fr. Nathan in the Chapel. Guiding RAY classes begin immediately afterward at 9:45 AM.
The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples in the Kneeler Room (near the Auditorium) beginning at 9:45 AM every Sunday morning.
The Middlers meet at 9:30 AM over in the Living Room of the Rectory. They are led by Jeff and Diane Campbell and they all have a great time together!
Youth Ministry
High School Service Group: April 10, 24, 26
This group serves as a vehicle for service, fellowship and spirituality for all high schoolers. We focus on two of Saint 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.) Please see the Sign-Up Table outside the Guild Room. Or contact Anne LaFond (alafond@maine.rr.com or 781-8820) with your dates/times or any questions you might have.
Young Life Club: every MONDAY night at 7:31PM !
Every Monday night at 2 Town Landing Rd (the Herdrich 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. This is CRAZY fun every week!
Community Care & Nurture
Be Still: offered again on Monday, April 6, 7 -8 PM
Saint Mary's offers multiple ways for all to seek, hear, experience God. One such way is to stop...and give ourselves an opportunity to listen. Parishioners are warmly invited to gather in the Father James' Chapel every first Monday each month between 7 and 8 PM for silent reflection, contemplation or meditation. There will be no presentation or service, though some resources are available. The time is yours. Come for five minutes or come for an hour.
Get Stitching: every Tuesday at 1 PM
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.
Communicating with Father Nathan
Feel free to contact Nathan+ at any time if you wish to speak with him. You can call or text his cell anytime at 207-310-0268 or e-mail him directly at nathanferrell@smary.org but know it is not checked during the weekend or when he’s away.
Prayer Concerns for this week:
For healing: Bishop Steve Lane, Helen Baldwin, Rick Bartlett, Sasha and Chris Bartlett, Suzanne Bauer, Margaret Fenderson, Gay Freeman, Paula Gardner, Sarah Gorman, John Horahan, Cindy Horton, Gerry Jervais, Russell Jennings, Mary Loring, Arthur Markos, Sandy Pauly, Peg Pierce, Dennis Pike, Harold Stanchfield, Melody Thornburg.
For those deployed: for Mark Winter, and for all active-duty military personnel and their families.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER LIST, 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’s
Sunday 5 9:00am Sunday of the Resurrection: Pascha: Easter Day
10:00am Coffee Hour
11:00am Sunday of the Resurrection: Pascha: Easter Day
12:00am Coffee Hour continues
Monday 6 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
3:30–6pm MMSET tutoring classes
7:31pm Young Life Club
Tuesday 7 9:30am Art Group in auditorium
11:00am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff meeting
1:00pm Get Stitching
3:30pm Executive Committee meeting
6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon
7:00pm AA in the Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 8 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday 9 12noon Healing Eucharist – in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 10 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5 - 7pm Souper Supper for all! - free!
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
7:00pm Classic Cinema – free!
Saturday 11 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsals
Sunday 12 8:00am The 2nd Sunday after Easter: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour & The Moth @ Saint Mary’s
9:30am Family Chapel & The Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am The 2nd Sunday after Easter: Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour continues
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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