The News at Saint Mary’s
for 10 June 2018: The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Congratulations
To all graduates and those moving on to new phases of life who have worked hard and whom we are most proud of the young adults they are growing into:
John Edwards, Hannah Kiely, Benjamin Otte, Caleb Robinson, & Emma Robinson.
And we honor these young adults who are moving on from secondary education: Sarah Brown, Angus Ferrell, Chris McGonigle, Tim McGonigle, Michael McIntosh, Annie Mead, Halsey Payne, Michael Richards, and Kayla Rose.
Go with God.
Gratitude & Appreciation
We are always thankful to all who volunteer and work so diligently on the many projects, committees, guilds and ministries that makes Saint Mary’s the vibrant community that it is.
We take this particular day to thank those that are taking a hiatus from their active work as we slip into a slower-paced summer mode.
Thank you to all the Acolytes for serving this program year and to parents of our Youth Acolytes for supporting them and encouraging them to share their time and talents with Saint Mary’s.
Our thanks to the acolytes of 2017-2018: Archer Akers, Jamie Akers, Meghan Curran, Thomas Gale, William Gale, Maggie Gardner, Ellie Holt, George Holt, Maggie Holt, Sarah Kelly, Kevin Lamberson, Kyle Lamberson, Lauren Lamberson, Michael Manetti, Harrison Rana, William Rana, Emily Stinneford, Julia Stinneford, Anabelle Teng, and Cole Teng.
Thank you also to Emily Stinneford & Mrs. Wheeler for training new Acolytes in May.
Guiding RAY volunteers
Being a Guiding RAY volunteer is an amazing job and working with our children is one of our most fulfilling ministries. We at Saint Mary’s have many people who have given their time, treasure, and talent to introduce our kids to Jesus Christ, to plant the seed of God's Word into their hearts, to model the love of Jesus, and to nurture and shepherd them into a lasting relationship with God. Please take a moment to thank the adults who have been involved with Guiding RAY this year, because right now, this is the best we can do for these dedicated saints…at least on this side of heaven!
Thanks to: Meg Hurdman, Heather Gale, Allison Hayward, Janet Bowne, Heather Teng, Penny Guyton, Bobbi MacCallum, Julie Otte, Erin Ferrell, Rod McGarry, Vanessa Record, Monique Brown, Charlie Hurdman, Jamie Gale, Val Kyros, Tricia Wheeler, Kathy Galen, Priscilla McGarry, Christie Rana, Pat Rogers, Diane Fletcher, Maggie Gardner, Merle Marie Troeger, Dee Dee Fournier, Peter Guyton, Natalia Fulton, Maura Fitch, Rayle Ainsworth, Pat Studley, Jack Heinzman, Linda Eaton and Jim Kane.
Saint Mary’s Choir
Our choir has been truly inspirational, leading us in worship every Sunday as well as the special services celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the Reformation and spring evensong. Many thanks to:
Sopranos: Alexandra Barr, Maria Belva, Nece Caratelli, Lesley Dollinger; Katalina Echavarri, Pat Mordecai, Toosie Smith, Nadine Timberlake
Altos: Linda Eaton, Katharine Echavarri, Molly Felton, Betsy Stoddard, Jane Tholen
Tenors: Cameron Michaud, Jim Stoddard, Will Salomon, David Vernier
Basses: Stan Eaton, Greg Fergin, Rick Hirschman, Kue John Lor, Tom Pettingill, Ben Pollard
RSCM Choirs
The Royal School of Church Music program at Saint Mary's is thriving, thanks to the inspiration leadership of Priscilla Rigg, who has met with the children every Sunday and initiated them into the joys of singing and spiritual song. Along with Priscilla, her assistant, Dawn Yerkes, has offered her endless enthusiasm and guidance in this worthy endeavor. We also wish to thank Maggie Gardner, Betsy Stoddard, Alison Hayward-McMonagle, Tim Record, volunteers, and of course, the parents who have offered their time and support.
St Cecilia Choir: Willian Guerin, Alden Record, Felicity Record, William Record, Emma Shannon, Henry Shannon, Brownlow Parks-Stamm, and Polly Parks-Stamm.
Angel Choir: Adeline Scott, Angus Parks-Stamm and Noah Yerkes
Saint Mary’s Bell Choir
Many thanks to Priscilla Rigg, who enabled Saint Mary's to acquire a whole set of Dutch-made Petit & Fritsen bells. Because of the generosity of Priscilla and the Eatons, these bells will grace our services in the future by the newly-formed bell choir.
Serving The World
Saint Mary’s 2018 Trek Across Maine Team - June 15-17
The Trek Across Maine is a 3-day, 180-mile cycling event from the mountains of Sunday River to the sea in Belfast. As the largest fundraising event of its kind in the nation for the American Lung Association, the Trek has raised more than $24 million in the past 30+ years. Nearly 2,000 cyclists and 750 volunteers participate in this one of a kind annual journey on Father’s Day Weekend.
The 2018 Saint Mary’s Trek team, named Godspeed, is currently comprised of Father Nathan, Bruce Fithian, John Henson, Greg Fergin, David Duchin, and Charlie Hurdman.
To support, search Trek Across Maine (for lung Assoc. website); click on Donate; type in Godspeed in the team search (see John Henson as the team captain) Click on Godspeed to see the donation opportunity. Thank you!
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
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.
St Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry
St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry is an exciting mission effort of The Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Supported by eight local Episcopal Churches, including Saint Mary’s, St. Elizabeth’s celebrated the 12th year distributing non-food essentials, clothes, and small household items to the most needy among us.
It’s a place where every week we can be Christ for others as we see Christ in others. The Pantry is a non-barrier program serving on average 250 individuals each week, many of whom are immigrants and refugees for whom English is not their primary language.
Youth Ministry
The Royal School of Church Music Choirs
Although today is the last day of RSCM, each Sunday during the program year, the Angel Choir and St. Cecilia Choir meet at 9:00 in the downstairs Choir room and following the 10 o'clock liturgy, the St. Cecilia Choir meets in the downstairs for 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.
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 1 to 14 has had an exciting program year! Our GR program will take a break for the summer months and resume on September 9. For more information on our 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 is the last Day of Guiding RAY for this program year. Families will be in church for the full service as we celebrate and give thanks for a great year together. Strawberry shortcake and fun fellowship will follow at 11 AM.
Gonna make this garden grow
The soil makes the young plant come up. A garden causes seeds to grow. In the same way, the LORD and King will make godliness grow. And all of the nations will praise him." Isaiah 61:11 NIRV
The Saint Mary’s Vegetable Garden has been constructed and the Guiding RAY kids have sown the seeds. Now we need help from the whole parish to weed and water our Vegetable Garden. Please pick a time during the summer when you could help care for our vegetable garden by watering and weeding. The bounty that we receive will be donated to the Falmouth Food Pantry as well as our Farm to Table dinner auction. Sign-up sheet is outside the Guild Room.
Camp Bishopswood - for a summer of fun for all ages – Register now
Located on the shores of Lake Megunticook in the Camden Hills, Bishopswood has been operated by the Diocese of Maine since the early 1960s. There are mini-sessions for first-time campers, multi-week sessions, and a family weekend when anyone can stay at camp. For more information, visit the website www.bishopswood.org
Portland Bach Experience Concert Thursday evening, June 7, Dress Rehearsal is open and free 7-9 pm
Portland Bach Experience: All Concerts at Saint Mary’s: June 8 – June 17
visit www.portlandbachexperience.com for events and ticket information.
Events & Happenings
Diocesan Adult Retreat: Where do you find God?
June 15 – 17 at Camp Bishopwood in Hope Maine. The annual diocesan retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday like and be refreshed . This year they will use Celtic and Ignatian resources to help connect with Christ in nature, scripture, community. Visit adult retreat fon the Diocesan website www.episcopalmaine.org
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 are currently studying the Acts of the Apostles, Join us!
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.
Thursday, June 14 is the last gathering before our summer break.
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: Charlie Conner, Parker Carson, Brian Taylor, Peter Horne, Karon Velek, Stewart Stalnecker, Karen Mynahan, John Lund, Theresa Violette, Nolan Farris, 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 - June
Sunday 10 The Third Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:15am RSCM Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room
10:00am Faith Family Choral Eucharist & Appreciation
followed by Strawberry Shortcake Feast
3:00pm Portland Bach Experience Concert
Monday 11 9:30-4p PBE rehearse in sanctuary
12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Bell Choir rehearsal in Choir Room
Tuesday 12 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
10a-12n PBE rehearse in sanctuary
9:30am Art Group in the auditorium
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff meeting
7:00pm AA in the auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)
Wednesday 13 12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
11a – 4p PBE rehearsal in the Auditorium
5 – 9 pm PBE Sing-Along (5p Register; 6p rehears; 7:30p Sing-Along)
6 - 9PM PBE rehearsal in sanctuary
Thursday 14 12noon Chapel Eucharist – led by Pastor Sara (last one until Sept.)
10a-12n PBE rehearse in sanctuary
7:00pm Saint Mary’s choir rehearsal
Friday 15 Parish Offices are closed on Fridays
10a-4P PBE rehearsal in sanctuary
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting in the Guild Room
7:00pm Portland Bach Experience Concert
Saturday 16 10a-4P PBE rehearsal in sanctuary
7:00pm Portland Bach Experience Concert
Sunday 17 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
3:00pm Portland Bach Experience Concert
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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