Saint Mary’s Weekly News
for September 13, 2015 – Welcome Home Sunday
SEPTEMBER 13: Welcome Home Sunday BBQ Picnic
Plans are being made now to kick off our new Program Year with energy! The Choir returns, Guiding RAY classes meet, and many hibernating committees, guilds and ministries kick into gear. Of course, we will have the ever-popular Bounce House and cotton candy machine in action! Hospitality will be cooking and there will be plenty of ways for you to help out.
Plan on joining us and adding to the festivities by bringing food to share as follows:
Family name beginning with A-K – bring a side dish or salad
Family name beginning with L-Z – bring a dessert, bars, or cookies
The full AUTUMN Sunday schedule resumes this week!
· 8:00 AM Traditional Eucharist
· 9:00 AM Coffee Hour begins (in the Auditorium)
· 9:00 AM The Choir rehearses
· 9:15 AM Come! TODAY – All interested in mission to HAITI in the Guild Room
· 9:30 AM Family Chapel (for all families and children) in the Chapel
· 9:30 AM The Middlers gather in the Youth Room
· 9:45 AM Guiding RAY class begin downstairs in the Parish House
· 10:00 AM Contemporary Eucharist
- 11:00 AM Coffee Hour continues – today is our Welcome Home BBQ Picnic
Thursday Eucharist – in the Chapel at 12 noon
This is a beautiful, informal time to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scripture or the saint of the day, time for group discussion, and prayers for healing.
Noonday Prayer every other weekday in the Chapel
Pause for 10 minutes of prayer together. Everyone is welcome! You are also invited, wherever you may be, to STOP and PRAY with us in the Spirit at 12 noon for those in need, for our parish family, for our bishop, and for your own daily life with God.
Ready, Set…and Not Going Yet! September 20, 9 AM to 12:30 PM
Are your final arrangements all in place? Have you planned out your funeral? Are all of your family photos labeled? Spend some time in the Parish House on Sunday, September 20 and make sure that all your things are in order…even if you intend to live for many, many more years! It is a wonderful gift to your family for you to take the time to make your plans now. Lots of resources will be available. Come anytime for the entire tour. Bring a friend or members of your family.
Autumn Study Groups: beginning soon
Look for the sign-up sheets outside the Guild Room to ensure that we have enough room and plenty of books for all to participate. Join us for one or more!
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM (beginning September 22)
Ø “The Four Vision Quests of Jesus” – a six week study of Bishop Steven Charleston's book led by Deacon Christine. This book offers us a new perspective on four of the key events of Jesus' ministry through the lens of Native American spirituality.
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (beginning September 23)
Ø “Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home” – a six week study of Richard Foster’s book led by Deacon Christine. The book is a classic on every kind of prayer from adoration to contemplation and everything in between.
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (beginning October 7) NOTE THE CHANGE
Ø “Care for Our Common Home” – plans for coming together for an ecumenical community study of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical (teaching letter) which calls on every single human being to understand “just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace.” All Falmouth congregations are participating in this study group which will continue for 5 weeks. The location is TBD.
Let us Sing to the Lord
Come and join the choir! We are a merry band who love praising God through music and enjoy a weekly dose of warm fellowship. During the program year, we meet on Thursdays at 7PM in the Choir Room on the lower level of the Parish House. Please do not hesitate to contact Bruce after worship or by phone or email (831-7113, bsfithian@aol.com) or any choir member as we would love to have new friends and voices to join us!
Let’s all wear our Nametags!
Nametags are found in the Parish House. As a sign of hospitality, please wear them each Sunday and reach out to visitors. If you need a nametag, contact Beth in the parish office.
Christian Formation Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Guiding RAY program will resume next Sunday, September 13. For more information on our Guiding RAY or Godly Play programs, please visit our website www.smary.org
The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples and has returned to the Guiding RAY spaces in the lower level of the Parish House, and will begin at 9:30 AM.
Youth Ministry
Young Life Club: getting ready to re-launch soon!
Watch for notes of upcoming events and the re-launching of Club soon.
High School Service Group
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: and Souper Supper (every 2nd and 4th Friday) and Preble Street Soup Kitchen. Please see the sign-up Table outside the Guild Room. Or contact Anne LaFond (781-8820 or alafond@maine.rr.com) with your dates/times and any questions.
Serving The World
Haiti Mission Trip in February 2016: Info Meeting THIS SUNDAY
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 Guild Room. 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).
Souper Suppers at Saint Mary’s: Every 2nd and 4th Friday – September 11 &25
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! FMI: contact Jennifer, 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. Save the Date for the Annual Harvest Turkey Dinner, Thursday, October 15. This town-wide dinner supports all of the wonderful goodness and assistance that comes out of the Falmouth Food Pantry. Watch for ways that you can help out.
Upcoming Events & Gatherings
Recreational Marijuana Legalization? Tuesday, September 22, 6:30pm, FHS
What are the implications? Come hear Thomas Gorman from Colorado and Scott Gagnon of Maine as we touch on the impact of Marijuana in CO; edible, extracts & concentrates; commercialization; public health & safety; effects on youth; legalization in Maine. Sponsored by Casco Bay CAN in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
Marathon Sunday
Join us on Sunday, 10/4 to cheer on the Maine Marathon runners as they pass by Saint Mary’s!! Meet at 7:30 a.m. and stay as long as you’re able. We’re arranging for parking on Route 1 which will enable you some flexibility. There’s a path from Route 1 to Route 88. Bring drums, noise makers and enthusiasm to give these runners a big Saint Mary’s boost! We’ll offer all volunteers coffee, bagels and fellowship! Interested and have ideas for celebrating or aiding the runners? Contact Janet Bowne (janetbowne@maine.rr.com).
SPARKLES NEWS
The first Sparkles organization meeting is Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 PM in the Guild Room. We love seeing our returning Sparklers AND having new folks join us. Anyone who is interested in helping Sparkles is WELCOME. Join in the fun!!
Please stop by our table this Sunday at the WELCOME HOME picnic. Take a 2015 Sparkles Newsletter, and take a theme gift box to take home and fill. You fill them, return them to the church and we see that they are wrapped and priced to sell at the Boutique on December 5.
Knitters: we need your hand-made items for sale at the boutique. There is a collection of yarns which can be used to create knitted items for the boutique. For more information please call Barbara Murray (799-1326).
Drop off dates for your gently used household items and treasures (no rummage or books please) will be October 10, 24, 31, November 7 and 21. Start collecting goodies to donate!
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.
Prayer Concerns for this week: For healing: Stewart, Susan, David, Nancy Casey, Zachary Ferrell, Jackie Kopacz, Paula Gardner, Lisa Gaskin, Sarah Gorman, Lynn Hathaway, Cindy Horton, John Horahan, Roger Murray, Scott Ryan, Lynne Shepherd, Cathy Stakel, and Jim Whittemore.
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 13 WELCOME HOME SUNDAY
8:00am The 16th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:15am Haiti 2016 trip info meeting
9:30am Family Chapel & The Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am The 16th Sunday after Pentecost Contemporary Eucharist
11:15am Welcome Home Picnic & BBQ for everyone
1 – 5pm Rehearsal in church sanctuary
Monday 14 9:00am Budget & Finance Committee meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
4:30pm Outreach Ministry meeting – all are welcome
Tuesday 15 10:00am Order of Saint Luke in the Wool Room
11:00am Wisdom Seekers in Chapel
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Get Stitching in the Wool Room
1:00pm Staff meeting
Pastoral Partners meeting
6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon
7:00pm AA in auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon meeting – in Guild Room
Wednesday 16 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
(1:15pm Beth leaving early for Parish Admin meeting in Bath)
6:00pm Vestry Meeting
Thursday 17 12noon Thursday Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearsals
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 18 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
Saturday 19 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsals
Sunday 20 Ready, Set, NOT going Yet!!
8:00am The 17th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour with Ready, Set, NOT going Yet!!
9:30am Family Chapel & The Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am The 17th Sunday after Pentecost Contemporary Eucharist
11:15am Coffee Hour continues with Ready, Set, NOT going Yet!!
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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