Saint Mary’s Weekly News
February 19, 2017 – The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
March 1 is Ash Wednesday: The Invitation to a Holy Lent
There will be multiple opportunities for everyone to observe this special day of fasting, prayer and self-denial. In addition, if anyone would like ashes brought to a homebound member, please call the Parish Office right away. Our Ash Wednesday schedule will be:
· 12noon: Ash Wednesday liturgy – in the Chapel
· 4pm: Ash Wednesday for Children and Youth – in the Chapel
· 6pm: Ash Wednesday liturgy with music – in the Church
Sunday Coffee Hour – Hosts Needed.
We need volunteers for the 10:00 service Coffee Hour. Please keep in mind that
Coffee Hour is meant to be a quick parish gathering with coffee and juice available for children, along with a couple of store bought or home baked treats. Most Sundays, coffee is already made (thanks to Hugh Smith!), so hosts would do a simple set up and clean up. Remember the importance of Coffee Hour is the gathering together of our parish family. We need your involvement. Coffee Hour can't happen every Sunday, unless we have more volunteers. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the hallway . .
Kindly consider this ministry once or twice a year. Contact Betsy Stoddard, 829-2026 jbstod@myfairpoint,net if you have questions. Thanks.
Discerning Your Core Purpose: Saturday, May 25, 9:30 – 3:30
Spend a day on retreat here at Saint Mary’s with renowned speaker, priest, author and psychologist Rob Voyle. He will lead us all in a journey of discovering and claiming the unique calling to ministry that God has given to each of us. Coffee, snacks and lunch are included. $60 per person; financial aid is available. Open to all, so invite a friend!
Time to reserve your tickets for the Great Gardner Series: April 6
“Color Gardens: Beautiful Perennial Combinations from Spring through Frost” The guest speaker, Maria von Brincken, specializes in beautiful spaces and colorful flower gardens using native and ornamental plants. 5pm social time including complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages with presentation at 6pm. For ticket or more information visit the St. Mary’s Garden Club website or visit http://www.greatgardenerseries.com/
Oratorio Chorale and St. Mary Schola: Bach + here on Feb. 25
On Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 PM, we are hosting a concert by these 2 esteemed ensembles. Tickets are $20/person, $10/student, children up to 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance here: oratoriochorale.org.
Annual Bridge – a – Thon: Fri., April 21, 12:30-4pm - Reserve your table now!
Enjoy an afternoon of bridge - or any card or table game for four - at Saint Mary’s.
Sumptuous refreshments, prizes for high scorers, all for price of admission ($48.00 per table/$12 per person) Call Beth Shaw 781-3366 to reserve your spot! Don’t play Bridge or cards? For those who can't or don't wish to play cards that day, we would greatly welcome tea-snacks (tea sandwiches, sweets, savories) for this event. Contact Betsy Stoddard or Jan Mordarski if you can help. Please share this with any Bridge player you know!
Serving the World
Calling all BOOKS! Book, Bake and Soup Sale: March 4 at 9 AM
WE NEED YOU for our Book, Bake, Soup Sale! The Sooner the Better!
Please sign up outside the Guild Room for the part you wish to play in our parish-wide Outreach project. It's so much fun in the winter to come together with BOOKS, SOUPS, and BAKED GOODS! Any questions call Babs Bell regarding soups, Elizabeth Heinzman regarding the baked goods, and Becky Pride regarding the books. ALL proceeds go to our mission work here and in the world. Please drop off books now, and contact Becky if you wish to sort now. Sorting is an ongoing project that you can do at your own pace and convenience. Please leave all book donations downstairs on the floor in front of the HUGE table in the big storage room or at the storage room door if it is locked. Please, NO used textbooks, encyclopedia, or magazines.
Falmouth Food Pantry
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 light or in juice.)
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month – Feb 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).
Milestone Foundation Executive Director: HERE on Feb. 26, 9 AM
Sunday morning, Feb. 26, Bob Fowler from Milestone will visit with us at our earlier Coffee Hour to talk about their work with folks in recovery, about the opioid epidemic, to answer your questions, and to encourage your participation in their work! Don’t miss it.
Youth Ministry
Young Life Club: Every Monday night at 7:31pm
Every single high school student in the Casco Bay area is INVITED to gather for an amazing Club. This is crazy fun and growing each week. FMI: visit www.younglifecb.com or call Jordan Droge at 805-453-1999
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): 9:45 AM
All systems are go as our children gather each Sunday morning after Family Chapel to learn the stories of the Bible. FMI on our Guiding RAY or Godly Play programs, please visit our website www.smary.org.
The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples in the lower level of the Parish House beginning at 9:30 AM every Sunday.
Guiding RAY Group Discussion: Monday, February 27 at 6:30 PM
Every voice is welcome at this meeting as we discuss our parish goal of “growing our engagement with children and youth.” We need to get your ideas on the best way to accomplish this, including program designs, best times, the Royal School of Church Music, and the possibility of new programs. Join Fr. Nathan and Megan Akers, our director of Guiding RAY to share all of our wisdom, ideas, and energy. RSVP to Beth admin@smary.org if you’ll be there for pizza and salad to start.
Community Care & Nurture
Wisdom Seekers: every Tuesday at 10:30 AM
Nathan+ will lead this week’s Bible study group meeting in the Guild Rm. All welcome!
Chapel Eucharist: every Thursday in the Chapel at 12 noon
This is an informal time (in a beautiful space!) to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scripture or the saint of the day and prayers for healing.
Noonday Prayer: every other weekday in the Chapel
Pause for 10 minutes of prayer together. 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.
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 that email is checked rarely during the weekends or when he’s away.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Bob Armitage, Larry Bennett, Carla Birt, David Bates, Marge Devine, Sarah Gorman, Christina Hammond, Talie Harris, Kathryn Kuehn, Allie Matthews, Roger Murray, Tri Nguyen, Emily Otte, Grace Robinson, Stewart Stalnecker, Karon Velek and Bucky.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER LIST, write them on the Sunday Prayer List in the Narthex or contact the Parish Office.
This Week at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 19 The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist:
9:00am Coffee hour
9:30am Family Chapel and Nursery opens
10:00am Choral Eucharist
11:00am Coffee hour
Monday 20 President’s Day Holiday - Parish Office is closed
12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you are
6:30pm T’ai Chi in auditorium
Tuesday 21 AVE Deadline for March issue
9:30am Art Group
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12 noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff meeting
1:00pm Get Stitching group
6:00pm Rehearsal in church
7:00pm AA in the Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)
Wednesday 22 9:00am BNI group in auditorium
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:00pm SinG in the auditorium
Thursday 23 12noon Chapel Eucharist – The Feast of St. Matthias the Apostle
6:15pm Dowsers in the Guild Room
Friday 24 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you are
5 – 7pm Community Souper Supper – All welcome!
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
6:00pm Bach+ rehearsal in sanctuary
Saturday 25 7:30pm Bach + Concert: Oratorio Chorale and St. Mary Schola
Sunday 26 The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist:
9:00am Coffee hour with Bob Fowler of Milestone Foundation
9:30am Family Chapel and Nursery opens
10:00am Choral Eucharist
11:00am Coffee hour
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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