The News at Saint Mary's
19 May 2019: Fifth Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
The Only Easy Day 5K or 10K: Sat, May 18, 9am at Falmouth HS
Join Nathan+ and others in running to support the NAVY SEAL Foundation. This event is in honor of the life and sacrifice of a Falmouth hometown hero, Senior Chief Kyle Milliken, who was killed in action in Somalia in May 2017. There is also a Kids Fun Run. FMI, visit: www.navysealfoundation.org/event/kyle-milliken-the-only-easy-day-10k-5k/
2019 Farm to Table Dinner and Auction
Plans are underway for the Summer auction and dinner. Emily Rodgers, a new parishioner, has agreed to chair the auction side of the event. Emily attended last year's auction but it would be helpful for her to meet with and benefit from brainstorming with a group. Please join us Monday, May 20 at 6:30 pm at the Youth Room in the basement of the Parish Hall. Please park in the lower driveway as there is a large meeting for the Portland Community Chorus. We'll enjoy some food and beverages and share our ideas. Attending doesn't commit you to more than sharing ideas. It'll be fun to get together, and Emily will enjoy meeting everyone!
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14. We gather all together beginning at 9:30am for Formation in the lower level of the Parish House with classes beginning at 10am. Our classes are designed to both appeal to and offer our children an opportunity to learn key bible stories and to develop their relationship with God. For more information on Guiding RAY, please visit our website www.smary.org
The Nursery opens at 9am on regular Sundays for our youngest disciples in the Guiding RAY area every Sunday morning for the later Eucharist. Please contact Megan Akers, GuidingRAY@smary.org, if you are able to assist with care.
Today, we say farewell to Alison Hayward-McMonagle who has been our Nursery caregiver for several years as she moves to be closer to her family. We thank her for her dedication to our infants and young toddlers. We are grateful to her for sharing her gifts with us and will miss her smile, and her desire to serve God through her genuine love of children. If you wish to share a note, card, or token of appreciation for Alison's ministry, we will collect any additions in the parish office or through Megan Akers or Janet Bowne. We'll see to it that she receives them collectively.
This week in Guiding RAY A new rotation begins this week and we are going to learn about the Early Church. Through a study of Acts 2: 42-47, kids will discover specific ways that the early church worked together as a team. They will learn the goal of teamwork is to love God and others, based on Luke 10:27. We will also utilize teamwork in the Bible lesson, game, object lesson, and art project.
During our 9:30 - 10:00 formation time. Dr. G. is joining us this Sunday and teaching us about the anatomy of seeds. We will get hands on experience dissecting seeds and extracting chlorophyll from leaves. All of this will help us prepare for planting our garden. The Saint Mary's Vegetable garden is located outside of the Guiding RAY classrooms. We plan, plant, tend and share the harvest from our garden with those in need. All are welcome to join us!
Middle School Youth Group: Meets today at 10 AM in the youth room. All kids in grades 5-8 are welcome to join us as we begin learning forms and prayers from The Book of Common Prayer and creating our own. We use a combination of games, lessons, and reflection to get the most out of our time together. Please come!
Young Life of Casco Bay
Every Monday night (when school is in session) at 7:31 PM. For ALL area high school students – no one is excluded. The BEST thing happening on a Monday night – guaranteed! FMI and for the location, visit www.younglifecb.com
COMMON GROUND: Thursdays in May
5/23: Streams of Living Water: The Six Christian Traditions
5/30: Table Talks for Parents – and for all
How it works:
5 - 7pm Potluck-style dinner. Take a break from cooking a whole meal. Bring a piece or just eat what we have. If you can't imagine eating early, come and enjoy fellowship and discussion. Open to everyone!!
5:45-6:45 pm Presentations on topical issues in our community.
6:45 pm Clean-up and head home
CascoBay CAN Table Talks: May 30, 5-7pm
Parents and Grandparents: How To Speak With Children and Teens About Drinking and Illegal Substance Use!
Casco Bay CAN will host two round table gatherings, specifically designed for parents and grandparents on this important subject, key to the prevention of addiction. One will be for those with children in elementary school, the other for those with children in middle/high school and beyond. Space limited to 12 persons per table. Please sign up on list outside the Guild Room or contact Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com) to reserve your space. Childcare will be provided.
ADULT Formation groups: 9:30 AM on Sundays in May
† Amazing Grace: The Vocabulary of Faith – meeting each Sunday in the Guild Room. Led by Deacon Christine. Join the conversation about the words we use to talk about God and faith.
† Be Still and Know: Guided Meditations – meeting each Sunday in the Chapel. Led by Becky Pride, Merle Maria Troeger and Jennifer Gregg. Gather in that beautiful space to pray and explore our connection with God.
Both are open for anyone to drop in and participate on any given Sunday.
Community Care & Nurture
Help Falmouth Food Pantry attain a grant from Summit Natural Gas
Vote once per device: http://summitnaturalgasmaine.com/giving-program/
The Falmouth Food Pantry provides support for over 300 families unable to meet the nutritional needs and assists families in crisis through advocacy, personal support, and home deliveries when possible. Help them receive this grant to purchase fresh produce that is grown locally without pesticides.
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month - May 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, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
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.
Wisdom Seekers Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
This Bible study group meets weekly in the Guild Room. Everyone is welcome! We are now exploring each week's Gospel scriptures in depth.
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, our bishop, and our own daily life with God.
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: Pat Studley, Marti Galli, Patty Sarchi, Becca Horton and her baby, Jeanette Duvall, Laura Martin, Tom Chamberlain, Erin Ferrell, Chandra Lowe, Nolan Farris.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THIS 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 19 Fifth Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Formation for all
10:15am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
Monday 20 9a – 3pm Embroiderer's Guild of America in Guild Room
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5-8:30p PCC Annual meeting and potluck
Tuesday 21 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
9:30am Art Group
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
12:45pm Staff Meeting
7:00pm AA in the auditorium (Al-A-Teen in Youth Room)
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner's Al-Anon)
Wed. 22 9a – 3pm Embroiderer's Guild of America in Guild Room
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6-8:30pm SinG in the Auditorium
7:00pm PCC Board meeting in the Kneeler Room
Thursday 23 12noon Chapel Eucharist
3:00pm Merton Group in the Chapel
5 - 7pm Common Ground - Potluck & Presentation:
Streams of Living Water: The 6 Christian Traditions
7:00pm SM Choir rehearsal
Friday 24 Parish Offices are closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray where you are
5 – 7pm Community Souper Supper – All welcome!
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
Sunday 26 Sixth Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Formation for all
10:15am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
Monday 27 Memorial Day – Parish Office closed
11:00am Falmouth Parade and Remembrance ends on Saint Mary's lawns for refreshment
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366, www.smary.org
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