Saint Mary’s Weekly News
June 5, 2016 – Third Sunday after Pentecost
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Angelus Concert at Saint Mary’s: Saturday, June 11 at 7 PM
Angelus, a group of seven young women from Mt. Vernon Senior High School Fine Arts Academy (in Mt. Vernon, Indiana), will be singing their final concert of their east coast tour here at Saint Mary’s on Saturday. The superb acoustics of St. Mary’s will be an ideal venue for their program, which includes medieval chant, contemporary Irish works, songs in the American Sacred Harp tradition, and a wide range of other styles. Completely unique among American high school ensembles, Angelus is dedicated to the performance of sacred music of varied religious traditions and historical periods. The ensemble has performed over seventy concerts in thirteen states and their recordings have been featured on “Celtic Connections” on National Public Radio, Minnesota Public Radio, and in Europe on the Dutch program, “Songs from Ireland.” Most recently, the ensemble made their NYC debut at Lincoln Center on Sunday, April 3.
The concert is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be received, and the ensembles CDs will be available for purchase. FMI: Bruce Fithian (bsfithian@aol.com).
Portland Bach Festival: June 19 – 24
Pairing the best of Bach with the best of Portland! Featuring renowned Main, National and International artists. Venues include Saint Mary’s, the Cathedral of Saint Luke, Ocean Gateway Terminal, and East End Community Center. Concerts here include Sunday, June 19 and Friday, June 24 – both at 7:30 PM. FMI: see www.portlandbachfestival.org
Serving The World
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month – June 10 and 24
Our free suppers in our Parish House Auditorium open to anyone and everyone. Please consider dropping in sometime between 5 – 7 PM on either evening for dinner served in a family-style setting and consisting of a hearty soup, salad, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. And we are always looking for more servers to join the Souper Supper Team. FMI, contact Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com or 781-2665).
Youth Ministry
Young Life Club: Monday, June 6 at 7:31PM
Our area Young Life Club is growing all the time! All area high schoolers (and eighth -graders) are invited to come and bring a friend. The more people, the better! Next week’s Club will meet once more at the Herdrich’s house at 2 Town Landing Rd, Falmouth. If anyone is curious about this, please contact Fr. Nathan who is on the YL Committee.
REMEMBER! You can still bring in children’s SOCKS (size 9-2) or UNDERPANTS for boys or girls (sizes 4, 5, 6) for the children at the Headstart Program in Kennedy Park.
Youth Celebration Sunday: June 12 at 10 AM
As the 2015-2016 Guiding RAY year comes to a close, we look forward to celebrating our children and teachers on June 12 at our 10am service and with our traditional Strawberry Shortcake Sunday that will follow both services. There will be no formal Guiding RAY classes that day (though the Nursery will be open for business.) Our children will take part and help in the service that day. After the service, Guiding RAY will host the special Strawberry Shortcake feast at coffee hour, where we hope all will attend and wish our families and teachers a well-deserved rest from classes.
Camp Bishopswood: our diocesan camp in Hope, Maine
There are many different ways for you to experience Bishopswood this summer:
· Work Day, Saturday, June 4: help to set-up for the summer
· Open House, Sunday, June 5: 11am – 2pm. Take a tour, meet some of the staff and see what Bishopswood is all about.
· Mini-Camp, June 26–28, 30-Jul 7, Aug 7-9: For children ages 6 – 8, this is an brief introduction to overnight camp. High staff to camper ratio and LOTS of fun!
· Summer Camp Weeks, June 26 – August 13: For ages 8 – 16. One week or more.
· BION Camp, August 16 – 20: Only for those completing grades 6 – 12, with crafts, game nights, ultimate Frisbee, cabin challenges and more!
Go to www.bishopswood.org or to www.maineyouth.org to register and FMI.
Gatherings & Events
Zenith Journey to Katahdin: August 4 - 6
Every Mainer needs to visit Chimney Pond in Baxter State Park and to reach the summit of Katahdin (the zenith of Maine), if they are able. Join Fr. Nathan and a group of 12 for a summer-time adventure in amazing Baxter State Park. Two nights in lean-to’s, one of which will be at the famous Chimney Pond campground. Space is limited, so speak with Nathan+ now to reserve your spot for an unforgettable experience!
Saturday, August 13: Saint Mary's 12th 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, BBQ Chicken dinner, and grilled burgers and hotdogs. 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 live and silent auction items thus far including Red Sox tickets. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? If you prefer to underwrite, Gift certificates are very popular. We are still looking for a co-chair for this wonderful annual event; if interested, contact the Wardens or the Stoddard.
SPARKLES NEWS: The Sparkles Fair is December 3, 2016
We start the festivities this year with the lighting of the Memorial Tree at the Thanksgiving Eucharist on November 23rd, but your Sparkles committee is already at work. Knitters can begin knitting for the knitting corner. Please call Barbara Murray for more information. (799-1326)
If you are cleaning closets, downsizing or closing an estate, you can consider donating items to the Boutique. We take unique items, holiday decorations, family treasures and gently used household items but no books or rummage.
Drop off dates for items are not until the Fall but if you need help with storage, please call Onnie Hastings (878-6683) or Jan Mordarski (899-4099) and we will make arrangements. Please do not drop off items at the Parish Hall without first calling one of them. Thanks!
Community Care & Nurture
Wisdom Seekers: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Everyone is invited to gather and join the discussion on Tuesdays. Drop-ins are welcome. The group is led by Deacon Christine and meets in the Guild Room.
Noonday Prayer every weekday in the Chapel
Prayer is central to our community. 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 life with God. On Thursdays, we include prayers for healing and the Eucharist.
Thursday Eucharist: last meeting on June 9 before summer
Looking for inspiration and spiritual community during the week? This is what happens on Thursdays in the Chapel. This is a beautiful, informal time to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scriptures or the lives of the saints, time for group discussion, and prayers for healing.
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 during the weekend or when he’s away.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Kathryn Kuehn, David Bates, Gardener Bilodeau, Michelle Bilodeau, Peter Blaze, John Delaney, Janet Dorman, John Fournier, Gay Freeman, Olive Galen, Sarah Gorman, Chandra Lowe, Julie Otte, Roger Murray, Mark Reinhart, Stewart Stalnecker, Bucky.
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 8:00am Third Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:30am Family Chapel – final time before summer
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin – final time before summer
10:00am Third Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour continues
Monday 6 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:31pm Young Life Club
Tuesday 7 9:30am Art Group in Auditorium
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff meeting
1:00pm Get Stitching group
1:00pm Maine Parish Administrators Group
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
6-8:30pm Bach Festival rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Thursday 9 12noon Thursday Eucharist – in the Chapel
5:00pm Altar Guild meeting & refresh in church
7:00pm Saint Mary’s Choir last rehearsal before summer break
Friday 10 12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you are
5:00pm Community Souper Supper
5:30pm Al-Anon to meet in Chapel area
7:00pm Classic Cinema in Guild Room
Saturday 11 7:00pm Angelus traveling chorus concert in Sanctuary
Sunday 12 Youth Celebration Sunday
8:00am Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Strawberry Shortcake Coffee Hour
10:00am Youth Celebration Sunday: Contemporary Eucharist & Baptism
Graduate, students & teacher recognition
11:00am Strawberry Shortcake 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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