Saint Mary’s NEWS for 27 September 2020
Liturgy time change beginning Sunday 4 October
We will make some minor adjustments to make Sunday mornings work more efficiently. Deacon Christine's drop-in small group (Journey with Jesus) begins at 9:15 in the Guild Room, and our later Eucharist now begins earlier at 10:30. Thank you for being understanding and flexible!
Autumn Lectionary
As in years past, our autumn readings will have an intentional focus on one biblical book. This year it is Saint Paul’s Letter to the Church in Philippi, a brief letter that is packed with famous and remarkable passages. Follow Nathan’s sermons through the season to learn about this text and how Paul’s words connects with Jesus’ teachings in the Gospel.
Oct 11 Philippians 2.12-24 / Psalm 23 / Matthew 22.1-14
Oct 18 Philippians 3.1-11 / Psalm 99 / Matthew 22.15-22
St Francis Day Coastal Clean Up: Sunday 4 October at Noon
Looking for a positive and safe way to serve God and help the earth? Gather at Saint Mary’s at Noon for Prayer, get your garbage bags and directions, then head to Mackworth Island to clean the coastline. Wear clothes, shoes and gloves for working. All are welcome, and everyone can stay safely in their household groups.
Sparkles News: October Event! Mark Your Calendar: 16 October 2020
Donations Needed: All of our inventory comes from generous parishioners, and we thank you. Please check for items in these categories: fine or costume jewelry, scarves, belts, hats, gloves, shoes, boots and jackets for men or women. Also, fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving items and décor: wreaths, ribbon, faux flowers, pumpkins, and other fall items, i.e., pillows, throws, china, etc. Dried beans, pinecones and white candles are used for Friendship Soup and Holy Smokes. Please leave in the basement hallway outside the Storage Room.
Look for more exciting news on our November and December Events on our Sparkles Facebook at sparklessaintmarysfalmouth and our website (coming soon).
The Nominating Committee will be accepting 2021 nominations
Sr. Warden - to serve 2-year term;
Treasurer - to serve 2-year term;
Vestry member – 3 members to serve 3-year terms and
Delegates to the 2021 Diocesan Convention (late October.) You can submit your own name or someone else’s. We are seeking four Diocesan Convention delegates and three alternates. Nomination forms are available in the narthex, outside of the Guild Room or in the parish office. You can also submit a vestry nomination at http://smary.org/nomination
Nominating Committee: Matt Fulton, chair mfult825@gmail.com; Sandy Couch-Kelly, Jessica LaPlante, Maggie Gardner, Marian McCue
Hymn Sing with Bruce: Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom
Everyone is invited to join a ZOOM session to sing many of our beloved hymns. There will be a split screen where the words and music of the hymns will be visible to all. This will be an occasion to join in song and fellowship. Have favorite hymns to sing? Email Bruce (bsfithian@aol.com) with requests! Absolutely EVERYONE is welcome to join and sing. This is not for choir folks alone.
As Bach said, "Soli Deo Gloria" (To the glory of God alone).
Organ Concert at Saint Mary’s: Sunday, October 11, 3 pm
Featuring Bruce Fithian and Joel Pierce, Choirmaster and Organist at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church, Cape Elizabeth, this program will highlight music appropriate for the mechanical action organ at Saint Mary’s, built by Gerhard Brunzema. Works will include Clérambault’s second suite that offers the colorful pallette of the French Baroque style; a prelude and fugue by Vincent Lübeck, 18th century organist at Hamburg’s famous St. Nicolai Church; chorale preludes by another north German master, Dietrich Buxtehude; and the joyful prelude and fugue in D major by J. S. Bach.
Journey with Jesus: Join this drop-in, story-sharing, open-ended discussion group whose goal is to discuss where you are on your Journey and whatever is on your mind from current events to your first job and how they form your Journey. We will be masked, distanced and limited to 10 in the Guild Room on Sundays at 9:15 AM with Deacon Christine.
Living with Hope in a Time of Pandemic: 6 week Small Group
These are difficult times of loss and uncertainty. Beginning Wednesday, October 14, a program will be offered to provide a safe, supportive and confidential opportunity to share the ways in which we have been affected in body, mind and spirit and to explore the how we may find hope, meaning and peace moving forward. The group will meet weekly for six weeks at 4 PM beginning October 14. The facilitators are Suanne Williams-Lindgren and Deacon Christine. For more information please call or email Christine at 653-2448 or deacab@maine.rr.com. The group will be held in-person with safety protocols or on ZOOM, TBD.
Christian Formation & Youth Notes
All Children and Youth in-person Programs are temporarily suspended
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
NEW! Although we are not meeting in person, Fait- at-Home bags are available for whoever would like one. Please request your bag/s here. Included in the bags are tools for parents to nurture the souls of their children, as well as prayer practices and activities simple enough for the whole family to enjoy. Together, families can remember the good news that while our world changes, God is the same, God's love is the same, and God is with us through it all.
Reach out to Megan Akers with questions (guidingray@smary.org).
Serving Others
Souper Supper To Go: 2nd & 4th Fridays, 5 – 6 PM - Sept. 25
Souper Supper is in action: Second & Fourth Fridays, 5 – 6 PM for take-home distribution of To-Go meals only. FMI, just call the Parish Office at 781-3366.
Red Cross Blood Drive: Critical Need: Oct 8, 13, 23, 29
All drives are 9 am – 2 pm. Plus more are scheduled in Nov, and Dec.
There is a critical need for blood. Sign-up today to be a blood donor and help give to those who need your blood to survive, and you will be told if you have the Corona virus antibodies a few days. PLEASE donate, if you can.
Go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “StMary” to make your appt.
HOPE HAPPENS – Plant yellow tulips on Saturdays in October!
Beginning THIS SATURDAY, from 9-12, join together safely outside to help plant 500 Yellow Tulips in designated spots on the campus! Holes will be pre-"drilled" but bring a trowel, gloves and mask. Planting yellow Tulips represents Saint Mary's solidarity with those suffering with the effects of the ubiquitous Stigma in our community and the country. These "Hope gardens" aim to instill hope in Saint Mary's community and those who visit and to inspire us ALL to "Smash" Stigma. FMI, contact Beth Shaw at admin@smary.org or Jennifer Gregg, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com (Beth, see new visual, attached.)
FACING STIGMA: Creating Solutions: Sunday October 25, 2020, 4-6pm
Virtual Presentation and Small Group Discussion on Zoom Facing Stigma: Creating Solutions Featuring Suzanne Fox, who will offer a presentation and facilitate small group discussions. Ms. Fox is the Executive Director of The Yellow Tulip Project that focuses on stigma surrounding mental illness.
St. Elizabeth’s Jubilee Center – collecting COATS & BOOTS
As St. Elizabeth's prepares for a big winter coat distribution in mid-October, we are requesting that every parish have a drive for adult coats and boots in the month of September. Call or email Betsy Elliman with questions: betsyelliman@msn.com; 207-400-6871. Our needy neighbors in Portland will be so grateful for your donations.
Falmouth Food Pantry
Families in need of food are invited to come to the Falmouth Food Pantry/Town Hall site on the 1st & 3rd Friday through Nov 20. Food will be distributed to cars from 9-10:30.
And if in need of the Emergency Pantry services, please call 632-2687 or 781-2996
Community Harvest Dinner Show: October 22, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
All are invited to join others in the community in ordering ‘takeout’ from your favorite Falmouth restaurant (or your own kitchen) and turning to Channel 2 (or internet) to watch a wonderful compilation of town history, stories, residents’ music, performance, art and photos. For more information or to make a donation to the Falmouth Food Pantry, see the October AVE, Saint Mary’s website or posters.
Community Care & Nurture
Life Line Screening: October 19
Five screenings will be offered. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or visit http://lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979
OnLine worship
NoonDay Prayer: Monday – Friday 12noon on Facebook Live
Sunday Worship: Sunday 10:30 am on Facebook Live
These services are also linked on our website (www.smary.org on the banner titled “Community & Worship Online: COVID-19 Resources”)
OnLine Spiritual Formation
Be Still: Sundays at 9:30 AM online via ZOOM
Be Still: Mondays at 5 PM online via ZOOM
Merton Group: Thursdays at 3 pm online via ZOOM
These three groups will continue to meet online via ZOOM. If you would like to participate, send an email to Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com) to receive the meeting login information.
Wisdom Seekers Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Wisdom Seekers is a group who gathers to study the Scriptures appointed for the upcoming Sunday; it is a great way to prepare oneself for Sunday. All are welcome to join the Zoom group at any time. FMI or for the link to participate, contact Nadine Timberlake at ntimberlake@aol.com or Beth Shaw at admin@smary.org
Communicating with Nathan+
If you need to connect with someone for encouragement, or if you need advice, guidance or prayer, please text Fr Nathan on his cell phone at 207-310-0268. Share your name and your concern. You can call or e-mail as well (nathanferrell@smary.org ), but texting is the best way to make contact.
Prayer Concerns this week: Bea Dagdigian, Desma Ferrell, Ron Boden, Anne Lemire, Jeannine Montgomery, Raymond Lamberson, Tom Troeger, Noah Bilodeau, Barbara Fielding, Crawford.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THIS LIST, contact our Parish Office (781-3366 or smary@smary.org.) This printed list is for more immediate and short-term needs. We also keep a prayer list for chronic and long-term needs. Feel free to ask about this.
THIS WEEK at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 4 Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
8:00 Holy Eucharist in Sanctuary
9:15 Journey with Jesus in Guild Room
9:30 Adult Formation in person and on ZOOM
9:30 Family Eucharist in Auditorium
10:30 Holy Eucharist in Sanctuary and on Facebook Live
12:00 St. Francis Day Coastal Clean-up
Monday 5 12:00 Noonday Prayer
5:00 Be Still ZOOM meeting
3 – 6:30 Classical Uprising Youth rehearsal in Auditorium
6:00 PCC board meeting in Guild Room
Tuesday 6 10:30 Wisdom Seekers ZOOM gathering
12:00 Noonday Prayer
2:00 Staff Meeting
4:00 Classical Uprising Youth rehearsal in Auditorium
Wednesday 7 9:30 Mainely Weavers outside (raindate 9.9)
12:00 Noonday Prayer
5:30 Classical Uprising Youth rehearsal in Auditorium
6:00 ORI in auditorium
Thursday 8 Parish Office closing at 2:30
9 – 2 Red Cross Blood Drive in the Auditorium
12:00 Noonday Prayer
12:15 Hikers leave for Katahdin National Monument
3:00 Merton Group ZOOM meeting
7:00 Hymn Sing with Bruce on Zoom
Friday 9 Parish Office closed
12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
5 – 6 Curbside Souper Supper
Sunday 11 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 Holy Eucharist in Sanctuary
9:15 Journey with Jesus in Guild Room
9:30 Adult Formation in person and on ZOOM
9:30 Family Eucharist in Auditorium
10:30 Holy Eucharist in Sanctuary and on Facebook Live
3:00 Organ Concert featuring Bruce Fithian & Joel Pierce
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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