Saint Mary’s Weekly News
13 October 2019 – The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Common Ground: every Thursday potluck & conversation
Oct 10: 9/11 Responder’s Experience: Sharing life’s experiences with each other is a benefit of our Common Ground. Join us when our own Pat Rogers will share her inspirational story of working as a first responder in Manhattan in the days after the attacks of 9/11. Come and hear her story!
Show off your Kilts and Tartans THIS Sunday, Oct 13
Stan Eaton’s brother, Gary Eaton will be playing Highland Cathedral on the bagpipes as people enter the church of the 10:15 service and then accompanying a couple of hymns. It would be nice to welcome him with folks wearing their kilts or tartan plaids
All-Parish Holiday Hike: Monday 10/14 departing at 9 AM
Come together to see incredible fall foliage from the top of Pleasant Mountain in Bridgeton. Everyone is welcome! We will carpool to and from S. Mary’s parking lot. Bring your own water and snacks. We’ll stop to share a meal on the way back.
Autumn Sunday Formation: 9:30 – 10 AM
Everyone is invited to gather on Sunday mornings in either of two groups – a prayerful group meeting in the Chapel, and a discussion group meeting in the Auditorium.
- Current Events and the Mind of Christ in the Auditorium: (led by Fr. Nathan & Deacon Christine)
- Be Still in the Fr James Chapel: Meditation, Prayer & Discussion (led by Merle Marie Troeger, Jennifer Gregg and Becky Pride)
The Current Events group depends on input from all of you. You provide the headlines for discussion by emailing Nathan+ (nathanferrell@smary.org) before 5 PM on Saturday with three bits of information:
- An actual current news headline from recent days
- A brief summary of the issue under consideration
- The (reputable) source of the headline
Do this, then grab a cup of coffee or tea and join the lively discussion in the Auditorium. Together we will look for points of connection between the headline and the Scriptures and Traditions of the Church, always seeking after the Mind of Christ.
New! Changes to Hosting Coffee Hour
Please sign up to help with Coffee Hour. There are three positions: Baker (bring a baked good and some fruit anytime during the weekend), Set-up/Host (put out the already purchased cheese and crackers, juice, coffee mugs, and the Baker's contribution), Clean-up (tidy things up and run the dishwasher). If you are an early bird, or need to head home after Church, maybe set-up is best for you. Not and early-bird? Maybe clean-up afterwards works better for you ! :)
We all love coffee-hour. Thanks for your time. Sign-up sheets are outside the Guild Room. Thank you. FMI contact Sarah or Tim Caven thcaven@gmail.com
Resolve to Get Fit! new S. Mary offering! Thursdays through October
Join us on Thursdays from 11 - 11:45 AM for a self-paced fitness class in the Auditorium. Instructor and personal trainer, Denise Curry, will lead the class. Whether you prefer to do the class seated or standing, Denise will guide us through a series of exercises suitable for all. She’ll work to help you find your level of ability, so you are challenged sufficiently. We’re offering these classes on a trial basis through October. What we do next will depend on the participants’ interest. $5 per class suggested donation. But don’t let that stop you from giving this a try. Call or email Beth Shaw (admin@smary.org) , 781-3366 to sign up.
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): Sundays, 10 AM
Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14, with classes beginning at 10am. The Nursery, classes for pre-K through grade 5, and a group for Middle Schoolers now called Ignite are all available. 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, visit our website www.smary.org We are always looking for leaders to assist with these crucial programs. Please contact Megan Akers to find out ways you can help! GuidingRAY@smary.org
This week in Guiding RAY we begin our rotation on Elijah. Elijah’s story is found in many chapters of the Bible, because he was such an important prophet. We will learn of Elijah’s struggles, and how God provided for him – by sending ravens to feed him, by providing water during a drought, and later providing miraculous food from a widow and her son. We will also learn that we need to trust God when things seem hard and that God will always take care of us. Thank you to Darren and Katie Clark, Len Taylor and Meg Hurdman for leading the rotation workshops this month.
Guiding SAY (Singing Adventures for Youth): Sundays, 9:30 AM
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.
The Nursery is open for our youngest parishioners every Sunday, 9 - 11:30am, so parents can attend Formation classes or sing in the choir. Please contact Megan Akers, GuidingRAY@smary.org, if you are able to assist with care.
IGNITE - Middle School Youth Group: THIS SUNDAY! All kids in grades 6-8 are welcome to join this growing group that meets every two weeks on Sundays at 10 AM downstairs in the Youth Room. October gatherings: 10/13 & 27.
Serving the World
Celebrating Partnerships in Recovery: Chili Supper, Friday, 10/18, 5-7pm
Saint Marians are cordially invited to attend a chili supper (AND/OR) to offer a crock-pot or other pot full of your favorite chili (!) for a supper on Friday, October 18 to celebrate our Partnerships in Recovery. Organized by the Outreach Committee, this will be a community-wide event to nurture partnerships old and new in support of recovery for substance-use disorder. "Dignitaries" will include Falmouth Police Chief Kilbride, Milestone Foundation ExDir Fowler, MaineWorks Exdir Walsh and Casco Bay CAN Program Director Blackeman-Pohl. Please indicate your intentions on sign-up sheet outside the Guild Room or contact Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com)
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month: Oct 11 & 25
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
Living With Grief: Tuesdays at 4 pm October 8 – November 26
A new "Living with Grief" group will begin meeting at Saint Mary's from 4 to 5:30pm once a week for 8 weeks. Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one whether that death occurred 6 months ago or many years ago is welcome to be part of the group. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Christine at 653-2448 or Beth at the church office.
Common Ground: every Thursday potluck & conversation
Oct 17: Ask a Buddhist Abbess: many of you met Khenmo Drolma when she was here for the National Day of Prayer. Now we have the chance to hear her story, how she went from MECA sculpture professor to Abbess of a new Buddhist nunnery here in Falmouth. Bring all your questions about Buddhism!
Oct 24: Falmouth Harvest Community Supper: a town-wide fundraiser for the Falmouth Food Pantry at Falmouth Congregational Church, come and eat anytime between 4:30 to 7 pm. Bring cash or check to donate to the Food Pantry.
The basic Common Ground structure is:
5 – 7 pm Potluck-style dinner. Take a break from cooking a whole meal. Bring a dish or just eat what we have. If you are not hungry, come anyway to enjoy the fellowship and discussion. Open to everyone!!
5:45 pm Gather for a conversation on important issues for our community.
Common Ground on Thursday, October 31
Join us for a special Common Ground: Trunk or Treat!
Bring some candy to pass out as kids of all ages in costumes trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk. Be fun and creative by decorating your trunk if you wish!! Common Ground runs from 5-7. Bring a dish to share. The Trunk or Treating festivities will start at 5:45. We’ll be sure the cars are in a parking space so the goblins and gremlins can easily go from car to car. All are welcome and the more, the merrier. If your family is trick or treating in other neighborhoods and want to come by at 5:45 to top off their bounty, you’re welcome to join us!
TOPS: new group meeting at Saint Mary’s, Wednesdays 5 - 6:30 pm
TOPS Club, Inc. is a nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support organization established in 1948. In an industry filled with quick fixes and fad diets, TOPS is an affordable and evidence-based program that encourages members to make small, steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. FMI, visit www.tops.org
"Be Still" on Monday Evenings Resumes
Begin your week by centering in God! You are cordially invited to join a small group of parishioners and local residents for an hour of quiet reflection every Monday evenings from 5:30-6:30 in the Father James' Chapel. We begin with a short, accompanied Taize chant (lyrics provided), followed by 20 minutes of meditation, and then a short reading from scripture or poetry to consider and respond, as desired. If you come late and find the door closed, don't worry--just come in quietly. There will always be an extra chair! FMI: Jennifer Gregg, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Sparkles NEWS: Mark your calendars for December 7
Drop off your donations for Sparkles anytime in or outside the Storage Room in the basement, however, our first official Drop Off Date is Saturday, October 12 from 9 am until 11 am. We’ll have volunteers available to help unload your car.
We need gently-used jewelry, household items, china, crystal, silver, and small furniture and home décor items, toys and children’s books. This year, we especially need Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, and ribbons.
Books: At Sparkles, we only sell children’s books. Please save your other books for the wonderful Saint Mary’s Book sale in the spring.
Our second Sparkles planning meeting is Sunday, October 13 at 9:00am (between services) in the Guild Room. All parishioners are welcome at our meetings, so come learn more about what’s coming up!
BEANS and more BEANS! We need lots and lots of beans to create Saint Mary’s popular Friendship Soup. Put your bags of dried beans (any color or type) in the basket outside the Guild Room or in the Narthex.
More Key Dates:
October:
• 12 – First Drop-Off Date
• 13 – Second Sparkles Meeting (9:00am) Guild Room
• 19 – Second Drop-Off Date
November:
• 1 – Sparkles Spirit, Appetizer Evening
Community Care & Nurture
Weekly Worship at Saint Mary’s
SUNDAYS: 8 am Contemplative Eucharist,
9:30 am Formation for ALL
10:15 am Choral Eucharist
THURSDAYS: 12 noon Chapel Eucharist
Mon - Wed: 12 noon 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 this week: Lee Snow, Chris McGonigle, Maureen Connolly, Sibyl Wayley, Jim Martin, Keith Lombardizzi, John Fournier, Karen Mangino, 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 13 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30 am Formation for ALL
10:00am Guiding RAY classes begin (Guiding SAY singing begins at 9:30)
10:15am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
Monday 14 Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day): Parish Office closed
9:00am All Parish Hike – departing for Pleasant Mountain
10:00am Garden Club meets in the auditorium
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray where you are
6 – 9pm Portland Community Chorus rehearsal in auditorium
Tuesday 15 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
8:30 - 11am Saint Marians volunteer at St. Elizabeth’s
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
4-5:30pm Living with Grief Group
7:00pm AA in the auditorium (Al-A-Teen in Youth Room)
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:00pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)
Wednesday 16 5-6:30p TOPS meeting in the Kneeler Room
6:00pm SinG rehearsal in the auditorium
6:00pm Vestry meeting
Thursday 17 12noon Chapel Eucharist
5 – 7pm Common Ground Potluck & Presentation: Ask a Buddhist Abbess
7:00pm SM Choir Rehearsal
Friday 18 Parish Office closed
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray where you are
5 – 7 pm Chili Supper: Celebrating Partnerships in Recovery
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting in the Guild Room
Saturday 19 9am-noon Sparkles Drop-off #2
Sunday 20 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30 am Formation for ALL
10:00am Guiding RAY classes begin (Guiding SAY singing begins at 9:30)
10:15am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
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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