Saint Mary’s Weekly News
19 April 2020: Second Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
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Serving Others
Hand Made Fabric Masks for Parishioners and the Community
Thank you to all who have begun sewing masks for distribution to parishioners and the community at large; they are very popular and in need. Parishioners will find them, one-each in individual plastic bags, in a basket at the Guild Room portico door. While these individually-bagged masks have been laundered, it is recommended that you launder again before using.
Caring for Others: Facemask Project
For those who have sewing machines, here is an opportunity to help those who are at greater risk during this difficult time by creating washable fabric face masks. Here are several patterns: https://thestitchingscientist.com/2020/03/how-to-sew-a-face-mask.html .
http://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/sewing/DIYFaceMask_coah.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/chicstravel/videos/311403599832193/ (no-sew)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0fymxhh97qm6xcu/AAAWkjZbjuwHrpKf6c6aXqhpa?dl=0
We hope to make these masks available both to parishioners in need and to the community at large. Please deliver your masks in a plastic bag to the other bag/basket marked "newly sewn" at the Chapel portico door. These will be retrieved, laundered and bagged for distribution. Please contact Jennifer upon drop-off. FMI: for fabrication tips, please contact Portia Hirschman at revportia1@msn.com or Barbara Bell at babsi821@gmail.com For all other non-technical questions, contact Jennifer Gregg, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
The Book Sale has been rescheduled for May 30. Please hang on to book donations until at least the beginning of May. Thanks.
Looking for something to do to fill your time?
We have a few puzzles, DVDs, games, and a few books in the Auditorium with an honor box if you want to stop in during business hours and grab one. Only $1 each.
Souper Supper
Souper Supper is suspended for now and will return when things settle down. If food insecurity in any form is an issue in your home, Saint Mary’s can help you discreetly. Just call the parish office at 781-3366.
Falmouth Food Pantry asks for our help
Thank you to those who have already financially contributed to the Falmouth Food Pantry. With grocery stores no longer donating excess produce, meat and baked goods and safe distribution in question, the Pantry really could use your help. They are not accepting food donations, but if you are in the position to do so, here's to donate to this 501(c)(3) organization:
- Through a Pay Pal account at Pay Pal Food Pantry Account
- Through a Go-Fund-Me account, which accepts credit cards, at Go Fund Me site
- By sending a check to the Falmouth Food Pantry, at 279 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME 04105. Make the check out to the Falmouth Food Pantry.
And if in need of the Emergency Pantry services, please call 632-2687
Christian Formation & Youth Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
During normal programing, our Guiding RAY programs, for all young people ages 0 to 14, are designed to both appeal to and offer our children an opportunity to learn key bible stories and to develop their relationship with God. FMI Please contact Megan GuidingRAY@smary.org
Our Children and Youth Programs are temporarily suspended
We have set up a Guiding RAY Facebook group as a place for parents to connect. Please ‘like’ https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofSaintMary/ and join the Guiding RAY Group. It is a great way to share resources, stories and a general check-in with each other.
Please visit our website, smary.org for more at home resources.
Love your Neighbor
Feel free to make or ask your kids make cards for people who are isolated at home or in assisted living facilities. Many of our parishioners would love a card to lift their spirits! Please contact Janet Bowne, jmitchellbowne@gmail.com, for a list of names to send cards to.
Community Care & Nurture
Common Ground Thursdays: ON HOLD for the time being
OnLine worship
NoonDay Prayer: Monday – Friday 12noon on Facebook Live
Sunday worship: Sunday 10:15am 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 3pm 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.
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 . Texting always works best.
Prayer Concerns this week: Eleanor Prior, Beau Prior, Brent Snow, Roxann Gregory, Hunter Barr, Stewart Stalnecker, Emily, Ryan, Lydia, John Lund, Harry, Barb, Alexandra, Jay, Mark, Russell, Joseph.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THIS LIST, contact our Parish Office (781-3366 or smary@smary.org).
THIS WEEK at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 19 Second Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
10:15 Liturgy of the Word on Facebook Live
Monday 20 May AVE deadline – send in your information
12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
5:00 Be Still ZOOM meeting
Tuesday 21 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
Wednesday 22 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
6:00 Vestry meeting on ZOOM
Thursday 23 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
9a – 3p Red Cross Critical Need Blood Drive at SM
Friday 24 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
Saturday 25 Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist
Sunday 26 Third Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
10:15 Liturgy of the Word on Facebook Live
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
43 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366 www.smary.org
