The News at Saint Mary’s
For April 15, 2018: The Third Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
The Good Book Club: continues with the of Acts of the Apostles
All around the world, Episcopalians will read the Gospel according to Luke during Lent and the Book of Acts during the Great 50 Days. Join the movement as we explore the entire story of Jesus’ life as told by Luke and the experiences of the earliest disciples as shared in Acts. There are a ton of resources available to assist and inspire you at this website: www.goodbookclub.org.
Serving The World
This is Habitat Sunday !!! Volunteer!! Run!! Donate!!! Bake!!!
HFH Falmouth Foreside 5K Run : Saturday, May 5, 9 am start
Great community event for runners of all ages and running speeds! The HFH Run will help provide decent, stable and affordable housing for those in need. Continental breakfast, prizes, cash raffle, raffles and more! Rain or Shine! Registration at Saint Mary's at 8am; runners start at 9am. You can also register to run beforehand at http://habitatportlandme.org, then click on “events”.
FMI: please contact Anne LaFond, akblafond@gmail.com
Congrats and thanks!
Thank you to everyone to participated in the Blood Drive on Holy Saturday! A big thanks to those who gave blood, those who helped promote the Drive by hanging posters around Falmouth, and those who helped with intake and refreshments on the day of the Blood Drive. With a goal was 21 pints of blood, e registered 18 donors and collected a total of 22 pints of blood. Well done!!
Classic Cinema, April 13 at 7pm in the Parish House: Our monthly, free, in-house, large-screen movie is happy to present: Goldfinger starring Sean Connery. This 1964 classic, James Bond, while investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve.
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month - April 13 & 27
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.
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 1 to 14 have begun with exciting plans for the program year! We gather all together beginning at 9:45am with classes beginning at 10am. For more information on Guiding RAY, please visit our website www.smary.org . The Nursery opens at 9:45am for our youngest disciples in the Guiding RAY area every Sunday morning for the later Eucharist.
This Sunday in Guiding RAY: This week in Guiding RAY we begin our series on learning more about kids in the bible. Yes! There were many kids in the bible and some are quite famous. This week we will learn the story of Joseph and his brothers. Sibling rivalry and jealousy is nothing new but we can learn from this story that jealousy can cause us to do things that will hurt other people. It is something that we should guard against. We will also learn that God is there protecting and providing for us right now. We know that He loves us, and we love Him, and we can be happy in our hearts, whatever misfortunes may happen to us.
The Royal School of Church Music Choirs
Each Sunday the Angel Choir and St. Cecilia Choir meets at 9:15 in the downstairs Choir room to sing under the inspiring leadership of Priscilla Rigg.
Following the 10 o'clock liturgy, the St. Cecelia Choir meets in the downstairs Art Room for snacks and an enjoyable 30 minutes to learn the fundamentals of music and singing using the highly acclaimed RSCM workbooks. To learn more, send a message to RSCM@smary.org .
Young Life Club: Mondays at 7:31 PM
At 56 Quiet Lane in Portland (off of Summit St). High schoolers from every town are invited to come together for crazy fun and to meet new friends. Young Life includes everyone – no questions asked! Each Club ends with a 5 minute inspirational talk about the love of God in Christ. Don’t miss it!
Events & Happenings
Annual Bridge – a – Thon: Fri., May 4, 12:30-4pm - Reserve your table now!
Enjoy an afternoon of bridge - or any card or table game for four - at Saint Mary’s. Good fellowship, 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! Please share this with any Bridge player you know!
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.
Calling All Cooks and Bottle Washers - the annual Saint Mary’s Bridge-a-thon is May 4th, and we are in real need for volunteers for both food donations and to help in the kitchen. The sign-up sheet is in front of Guild Room or e-mail Jan Mordarski at janmordarski@gmail.com.
THANKS, Betsy Stoddard and Jan Mordarski —event co-chairs.
Congratulation to the St Mary’s Schola!
The St Mary Schola is celebrating their 10th Anniversary of excellence in chamber music this afternoon at 2:00 pm with a concert of favorite works form the past ten years coupled with a wine tasting. What a fun way to celebrate, and the proceeds of the Gala will help fund a CD recording that the Schola will make, and all ticket holders will receive a copy of the CD when complete. Tickets are $50 and are only available online at the Schola website prior to Sunday if they last. stmaryschola.org
"Til Death Do Us Part" A 6-week gathering beginning toward the end of April
A group process toward healing and hope for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. For more information call Deacon Christine at 653-2448.
Diocesan Spring Training 2017 – for everyone!
Saturday, April 28, 2018, 9 am to 3 pm at South Parish Church, 6 Church St, in Augusta. This is a day of learning, sharing, and growth for all the ministers of the Gospel. And that means YOU! With 20 different workshops, you’ll find what you need to be equipped for ministry! Register today at www.episcopalmaine.org
Choral Evensong & Potluck: Sunday, May 6
Join the adult and youth choirs for this beautiful evensong at 4pm with potluck and fellowship to follow at 5pm. Mark your calendars!
Community Care & Nurture
Please pray for the Bishop search process!
God of Grace, we give you thanks for all of the blessings of our common life and ministries as the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, and for our leaders who are guiding us through this season of change. Grant to the Discernment and Transition Committees open hearts, minds, and spirits as they receive the Holy Spirit's gifts of faith, hope, and love to aid their work. We ask also that you send courage and vision to our next bishop of Maine as she or he discerns your call. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
Wisdom Seekers: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
This Bible study group meets weekly in the Guild Room. Everyone is welcome! We discuss each week’s scriptures in depth.
Chapel Eucharist: Thursdays 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: Mon - Wed 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, our bishop, and our own daily life with God.
Concerns, comment, or issues If you have an emergency and need any kind of immediate support from Saint Mary’s, please reach out to Deacon Christine at 207-653-2448. If your need is less urgent, please call our Parish Office and speak with Beth ( 781-3366) or the Wardens ( Jim Kane, 329-1764 or Janet Bowne, 318-7045)
Prayer Concerns for this week: Connie Dayton, Stewart Stalnecker, Karen Mynahan, John Lund, Theresa Violette, Nolan Farris, Lee Lamphere, Arthur Markos, Frank Rheaume. 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: April
Sunday 15 The Third Sunday of Easter: Habitat Sunday
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:15am RSCM Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
2:00pm Schola 10th Anniversary Fundraiser Concert in the Auditorium
Public School vacation (Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20)
Monday 16 Patriot’s Day – Parish Office closed
4:30pm T’ai Chi in auditorium
6:00pm Portland Community Chorus rehearsal in auditorium
Tuesday 17 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
9:30am Art Group
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
6:00pm St Mary Schola rehearsal in Sanctuary
7:00pm AA in the auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)
Wednesday 18 12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
6-8:30pm SinG dress rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Thursday 19 12noon Chapel Eucharist – led by Pastor Sara
7:00pm Saint Mary’s choir rehearsal
Friday 20 Parish Offices are closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting in the Guild Room
Saturday 21 9am – 3pm Maine Companions of the Holy Cross in auditorium
7:00pm Sweetest in the Gale (Oratorio Women’s group) Concert in Sanctuary
Sunday 22 The Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:15am RSCM Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am 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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