Saint Mary’s Weekly News
August 20, 2017 – The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
This Sunday In the Pulpit
We are blessed to have our own Rebecca “Becky” Pride in the pulpit to share the Gospel message. A number of years ago, Becky took a year’s sabbatical from teaching to attend Andover-Newton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity and Episcopal Divinity Schools. She earned her Masters plus 30 from the University of Virginia in the History of Religion.
Royal School of Church Music Open House: Wed, 9/13, 4-6 PM
CALLING EVERYONE INTERESTED! Come to this Open House to learn more about this high quality, voice training school for our young people. RSCM is new to Saint Mary’s, but it is well-established around the world. This program is open to everyone, including those in the community, your friends and neighbors.
To help, to participate or FMI, contact Bruce Fithian at RSCM@smary.org.
Vestry Nominations: coming in September
During the month of September, the Nominating Committee will be seeking nominations for the Vestry and Diocesan Convention delegates. In October, the committee will recommend nominees to be presented for vote at the Annual Meeting in late January.
Please be thinking about potential nominees for both bodies, including yourself. More to follow in the September AVE. FMI contact Nadine Timberlake ntimberlake@aol.com
Kick-Off Cookout and Carnival: September 10 – Save the Date!!
It’s coming soon! Mark your calendars now and plan on joining together for our festive Kick-Off of a new program year. Our Choir, Guiding RAY, the Middlers will all be gearing up for another great year. Plans are coming together now for games and food as special treats as part of this year’s Carnival.
Serving The World
Souper Suppers: A Chance to Serve - every 2nd & 4th Fridays, 5-7pm
As you begin to ponder your autumn schedule, please consider joining the Souper Supper team! One of Saint Mary's most popular ministries, we serve home-made soup, salads, rolls, desserts at table, FREE to the community on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Do you have a couple of hours every month or two? Help set up (3-4pm) or; dish up (4:00-end) or clean-up (5:30-end). Or you can make/provide desserts (3 dozen pieces). Your Choice!! A fun, fulfilling, very family-friendly ministry! FMI: Jennifer Gregg; jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Would you like to be a Soup Angel in your neighorhood?
Do you have friends or neighbors who would enjoy a pint or quart of (frozen) homemade soup periodically? Anyone who is coming home from vacation or a stint in the hospital who would welcome such a meal? Anyone who is housebound temporarily or permanently? Or are you, yourself, over-booked or "up against it" and would like to grab a soup dinner instead of cooking? Please avail yourselves of the containers of delicious frozen Souper Supper soups in the Saint Mary's freezer for yourselves or others in need! Just Because!!
We’re collecting!! As part of our continuing support of Milestone, which helps people in recovery from substance abuse, Saint will be gathering some necessary items for their facilities. The Outreach Committee is planning to coordinate this effort, and there will be a table to collect these items for Milestone at our Sept. 10 fall kickoff Sunday. We need:
6 Wall Clocks, 16 Quilts/Comforters (there are a limited number of quilts/comforters for patient beds and many are very worn/thin); Wash cloths; Twin sheet sets; Curtains; 2 Bathroom mats; 2 Shower curtains; 2 Wire rack stands (for bathrooms to set towels, clothes on, ect.) ; Crossword puzzle books; Mad-lib book; Poster boards (for collages); Glue sticks; Magazines; Small Journals (art journals); Markers; Colored Pencils; Adult coloring books; (mandala-type books are really popular with patients); Gel pens; Craft scissors.
The Milestone Foundation Annual Fundraiser: September 9
They are looking for contributions for this event. Some ideas might be subscription to the Portland Symphony, etc. Please contact Manuela Arundel, development director with your ideas: Marundel@milestonefoundation.org
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): off until September 10
Our Guiding RAY program will take a break for the summer months and resume on September 10. For more information on our Guiding RAY, please visit our website www.smary.org . The Nursery will remain open for our youngest disciples in the lower level Guiding RAY area beginning at 9:15 AM every Sunday morning.
Remember Flat Saint Mary!
Take her with you on vacation, to the beach, the park, and even the gas station. Snap a picture and include her too! Remember her son Jesus is always with you. Post pics on facebook or Instagram #flatsaintmary . Or send to Beth at smary@smary.org. Let’s make this a wonderful way to keep Saint Marian’s connected during the summer vacation months. Have fun and be safe!
Camp Bishopswood: Finale Week – August 21-27
Everyone is invited to Camp for this final week of the summer. You can stay in a bunkhouse, or bring our own tent or camper, and eat Bishopswood’s delicious home-cooked meals. Swimming, kayaking, campfires, hiking, archery, group tours of the Mid-Coast area and more – all the amenities of camp made available to all ages! Go to www.bishopswood.org for details.
Community Care & Nurture
SUMMER Worship at Saint Mary’s
SUNDAYS: 8:00 am Contemplative Eucharist,
9:30 am Choral Eucharist
Mon -Thurs: 10 minute Noonday Prayer in Chapel (or wherever you are)
Communicating with Nathan+
Feel free to contact Fr. 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 on weekends or when he’s away on vacation.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Seth Russell, Phil Grondin, Talie Harris, Brooke Welch-Frehsee, Ellen Hitchcock, Susan Nolde, Debbie Roberts, Frank Rheaume, Marsha Jewett, Bob Armitage, Sarah Gorman, Stewart Stalnecker.
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 20 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Becky Pride preaching)
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:15am Nursery opens
9:30am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
Monday 21 AVE Deadline for September
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:00pm T’ai Chi
Tuesday 22 10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12 noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00PM Staff Meeting
6 - 8pm PCC auditions in Lower Level
7:00pm AA in the auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s)
Wednesday 23 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6 - 8pm PCC auditions in Auditorium
Thursday 24 Beth and Nathan taking vacation – Parish office closed
12noon Noonday Prayer - wherever you find yourself
Friday 25 12noon Noonday Prayer - wherever you find yourself
5:00pm Community Souper Supper
5:30 pm Al-Anon meeting
Saturday 26
Sunday 27 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Rev. David Illingworth presiding)
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:15am Nursery opens
9:30am Choral Eucharist (followed by 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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