The News at Saint Mary’s
25 August 2019: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
WELCOME to Anna Elizabeth Kenlan!
We welcome Anna into the spiritual Body of Christ together with all the saints of God of every generation. Congratulations to her parents, Peter & Jessica, her grandparents, Ben & Nancy Russell, her great-grandmother, Hannah Russell, as well as the rest of her family.
Reminder! Service Time changes in two weeks! Sept. 8: 8am and 10:15am
Kickoff Celebration: September 8, 9 – 10:15 AM
Mark your calendars now and plan on joining together for our festive Kickoff of a new program year. Food and games for all! NOTE the start time of 9 AM, so that both the 8 and 10 o’clock crowds can be together. Our Choral Eucharist will begin on this day at 10:15 AM. Coffee and beverages will be provided, but we need some help with the food! So please:
Family names A – K: bring some fruit to share
Family names L – Z: bring a sweet bread, muffins or cookies to share
The fun & games continue after the later service when we bring the grills out and share our joy to be back together again.
Sunday Formation: beginning September 15, 9:30 – 10 AM
We will continue this brief time together on Sunday mornings. Everyone is invited to gather in either of two groups – a prayerful group meeting in the Chapel, and a discussion group meeting in the Auditorium.
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): Sept. 15, 10 AM
Programs for our young people return on September 15. The Nursery, classes for pre-K through grade 5, and a group for Middle Schoolers now called Ignite will all be available. As always, we are looking for leaders to assist with these crucial programs. Please contact Megan Akers to find out ways you can help! GuidingRAY@smary.org
Guiding SAY (Singing Adventures for Youth): Sept. 15, 9:30 AM
NEW this Autumn! Before Guiding RAY classes begin, all young people are invited to gather downstairs with our own Maria Belva for fun singing. No special skill or experience required, only a willingness to sing together.
Vestry Nominations
During the month of September, the Nominating Committee will be collecting nominations for the 2020 Vestry and Diocesan Convention delegates.
Please be thinking about potential nominees for both bodies, including yourself. More to follow in the September AVE. FMI contact Peter Fitch peterhfitch@gmail.com
Many thanks to David Clark who continues to share his gift of music with us while Bruce’s finger is recovering from a tendon strain.
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14, 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 9:15am on summer 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.
Guiding RAY: will be back in September. Join us for Kickoff Sunday, Sept 8!!
Ignite - Middle School Youth Group: on summer vacation. All kids in grades 5-8 are welcome to join this growing group that will resume in the fall. Save the date for the Ignite Tailgate party on Saturday, September 7
Young Life of Casco Bay
Club will begin again once school returns. FMI, visit www.younglifecb.com
Serving the World
Composting at Saint Mary’s NEW!! Garbage to Garden NEW!!
Remember to compost all food, paper, scraps in supplied bins in the kitchen! Check out the list of all things compostable! FMI, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
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, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Gatherings & Events
Camp Bishopswood Finalé Week(end): This week! August 22-25
All ages are invited to the beautiful and peaceful shores of Lake Megunticook in the Camden Hills for the last few days of camp. A number of different housing options are available, and excellent food will be abundant. For more information and to register, see www.bishopswood.org
Common Ground returns with Batimbo United: September 12
Batimbo United is a group of drummers and dancers from Burundi. A few of them will join us for our Common Ground dinner. They will show us their drums, tell us about their songs, and talk about their journey from Africa to Maine. Come with your questions and join the conversation. And bring some food to share – it is a potluck dinner!
Community Care & Nurture
Weekly Worship at Saint Mary’s through
SUNDAYS: 8 am Contemplative Eucharist,
9:30 am Choral Eucharist (until Kickoff Sunday on September 8)
THURSDAYS: 12 noon Chapel Eucharist returns on September 12
Mon -Thurs: 10 minute NoonDay Prayer in Chapel or wherever you are
Wisdom Seekers: Bible Study on Tuesday mornings
At 10:30 AM every Tuesday morning, a group gathers to study the Scriptures appointed for the upcoming Sunday. It is a great way to prepare oneself for the Eucharist. Some stay afterward for NoonDay Prayer. All are welcome to join the group at any time.
Communicating with Nathan+
Feel free to contact Fr. Nathan at any time if you need advice, guidance or prayer. You can call or text his cell at 207-310-0268 or e-mail him directly at nathanferrell@smary.org , but know that email is checked rarely on Fridays, Saturdays or when he’s away on vacation.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Erin Ferrell, George Barrett, Jim Martin, Steven Whitman, Sandy Pauly, Keith Lombardizzi, John & DeeDee Fournier, Karen Mangino, Becca Horton and her child, Chandra Lowe, Nolan Farris, Stewart Stalnecker.
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 25 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Choral Eucharist & Baptism (followed by Coffee Hour)
HighTouch HighTech Summer Camp in GR space: week 2- Aug 26-30
Monday 26 Beth taking a vacation day
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6-9pm PCC rehearsal in auditorium
Tuesday 27 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
9:30-12:30 Art Group in the auditorium
10:30am Wisdom Seekers in the Guild Room
11:00am 12-step support group
12 noon 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)
Wednesday 28 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
PCC auditions
Thursday 29 AVE printing – September edition
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:00pm Dowers in the Guild Room
Friday 30 Parish Office closed
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray where you are
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
7 - 9pm B’Nai Portland – Shabbat services in Auditorium
Saturday 31
Sunday, SEP 1 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, start of Creation Season
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
Monday, SEP 2 Labor Day – Parish Offices are closed
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366, www.smary.org
