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Saint Mary's eNEWS for 8.2.15

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

August 2, 2015 – The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost


The ANGELUS and our Patronal Feast of Saint Mary on August 16

In August, we celebrate our parish’s Patronal Feast as we remember the faithful life and blessed death of Mary, the mother of our Lord. Every week, we gather in her name and under her patronage, because we desire to lead a faithful life and to meet a blessed death in the same way as she did. This August, we will pray the ancient Angelus prayer in place of the Creed as a way to meditate upon her life and to ask for her assistance.

Christian Formation Notes

Guiding RAY  (Religious Adventures for Youth):   

Guiding RAY program will take a break for the summer months and resume on September 13.  For more information on our Guiding RAY or Godly Play programs, please visit our website  www.smary.org

The Nursery will remain open for our youngest disciples in the Kneeler Room (near the Auditorium) beginning at 9:15 AM every Sunday morning.

Youth Ministry

Young Life Club: is on summer break now

Watch for notes of upcoming events and the re-launching of Club in September.

Camp Bishopswood: our diocesan camp in Hope, Maine

For all of our middle-schoolers and high-schoolers out there!

·        BION Camp, August 18 – 22: For those who have completed grades 6 – 12, with coffee houses and game nights, ultimate Frisbee, cabin challenges and more!

Go to www.bishopswood.org or to www.maineyouth.org to register and FMI.

Serving The World

 

Souper Suppers at Saint Mary’s: Every 2nd and 4th Friday – August 14 and 28

This is a FREE Friday night dinner for everyone and anyone. Join us for supper for a relaxed evening of fellowship and outreach to the community and each other. 

 

And join the Souper Supper Team!

These dinners, 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.  Helpers are always needed! We’d love to have you join us and help out in set-up, serving food or clean-up.  FMI: contact Jennifer Gregg  jenniferanngregg@gmail.com.

 

Falmouth Food Pantry

Serving the needs of citizens in Falmouth and surrounding communities for over 25 years.    Food and supplies may be brought to worship 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.) Thank you for your compassion and generosity!

 

Haiti Mission Trip in February 2016: INTERESTED?

Want to see and support the work of the Christian school Institution Univers in person? There will be a brief meeting of all those potentially interested in the Haiti trip between the liturgies on Sunday, September 13 at 9:15 AM in the Auditorium. Kelly Ianno and Becky Pride will be there to answer any questions you may have.  Folks will need to decide if they plan to go on the trip by November 1. FMI: contact Kelly (mianno@maine.rr.com) or Becky (rebeccapride1@gmail.com).

 

Safe Passage Documentary Showing and Silent Auction

     A local Safe Passage Support Team is holding a silent auction and a documentary showing at Saint Mary’s Church on Wednesday, August 5th in Falmouth, Maine. We are auctioning off a variety of items such as gift cards, fitness classes, handmade jewelry... etc. The silent auction will start at 6:30 along with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and then we will show a short documentary film about Safe Passage around 7:00 - 7:15.  

     100% of proceeds will go directly towards Safe Passage to help fund their amazing program! All in the community are invited to join in the fellowship, the bidding, and the learning opportunity. 

Upcoming Events & Gatherings

Koinonia: summertime prayer and fellowship

Every other Wednesday evening in July and August, beginning at 6:30 pm, we will gather together for an informal, outdoor time of prayer, sharing, learning, food and fellowship.

·        August 12: Ice Cream and a Movie – bring your favorite ice cream to share and watch a Maine-based family movie (The Iron Giant) on the lawn!

·        August 26: Intro to the Ukulele with “The Flukes” – led by the Falmouth Library Ukulele group, with a chance to play a uke yourself and eat some good dessert

11th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction: Saturday, August 8 at 4:30 PM

Saint Mary’s 11th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction. Beginning at 4:30, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, friends and neighbors for fun, fellowship and feasting on lobsters or BBQ.  To reserve your meal, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, admin@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net.  The Auction Committee is asking for your help. We are looking for Live and Silent Auction items: services, experiences, event tickets and gift certificates.  Kindly give this some consideration and remember that no offering is too small. Questions? Contact Jim & Betsy Stoddard.

Saint Mary’s GODSPEED Teams in the Maine Marathon: October 4

Who is going to run with Nathan+ and other Saint Marians? Calling all runners – of ALL abilities! Since we cannot gather for worship on Sunday morning of the Maine Marathon (October 4), everyone is invited to gather to run as part of our Saint Mary’s relay teams. Distances vary from 5 miles to 9 miles. Start your training now! Want to join one of the teams? Talk with Nathan+ know or email him at nathanferrell@smary.org .

 

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.

Community Care & Nurture

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 that email is not checked when he is off or away. 

 

Prayer Concerns for this week:  For healing:   Nancy Casey, Louise Downs, Calvin Dunwoody, Gay Freeman, Paula Gardner, Lisa Gaskin, Sarah Gorman, Lynn Hathaway, Cindy Horton, John Horahan, Gretchen Lane, Scott Ryan, Cathy Stakel, and Margaret.

For those deployed: for Mark Winter, and for all active-duty military 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          2      8:00am     The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

                             9:00am     Coffee Hour

                             9:30am     The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist  

                             10:30am   Coffee Hour continues     

Monday         3      9:00am    Budget & Finance Committee meeting

                             12noon    Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                             4:30pm    Outreach Ministry meeting

                             7:00pm    Be Still ( in the Chapel)

Tuesday       4        10:00am     Order of Saint Luke in the Wool Room

                                    12noon  Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                             1:00pm  Staff Meeting

                             1:00pm     Get Stitching in the Wool Room

                             3:30pm     Executive Committee meeting

                             6:30pm   Beginner’s Al-Anon

                             7:00pm  AA in the Auditorium 

                             7:30pm  Al-Anon – in Guild Room

Wednesday  5        10:00am   Mainely Weavers

                             12noon     Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                             6:30pm     Safe Passage Fundraiser (film at 7:15pm)

Thursday       6      Nathan+ at Global Leadership Summit (Aug. 6 – 7)

                             11:00am     Parish Administrator’s telephone meeting

                             12noon     Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Friday            7      Parish Office is closed on Fridays

                             12noon     Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                             5:30pm     Al-Anon meeting

Saturday        8      4:30pm    11th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction

Sunday          9      8:00am     The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

                             9:00am     Coffee Hour

                             9:30am     Contemporary Eucharist and Holy Baptism

                             10:30am      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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