Saint Mary’s Weekly News
February 5, 2017 – The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
THIS Sunday, February 12 : our Winter Mission Morning No 10am liturgy
ALL are invited to gather on Sunday morning in the Sanctuary for our regular 8 AM liturgy, and/or gather in the Auditorium to begin our Mission Morning at 9 AM with plans to return to Saint Mary's at 11:30 for fellowship and lunch.
We once again offer opportunities and hands-on projects for all ages and capabilities to spread God’s goodness, love and joy in our community.
Join us for one of the following projects that will be shared in more detail in the coming weeks: A project at Milestone Foundation; Scarf Distribution in downtown Portland; Helping FFP Neighbors in Need; Visit and bring music at Drowne Rd. Senior living; Visit at The Cedars Nursing Facility; an In-House Art Project creating pot-holders. Most activities are great for all ages.
NURSERY CARE will be provided. SIGN-UP today in the Parish House!
March 1 is Ash Wednesday: The Invitation to a Holy Lent
There will be multiple opportunities for everyone to observe this special day of fasting, prayer and self-denial. In addition, if anyone would like ashes brought to a homebound member, please call the Parish Office right away. Our Ash Wednesday schedule will be:
· 12noon: Ash Wednesday liturgy – in the Chapel
· 4pm: Ash Wednesday for Children and Youth – in the Chapel
· 6pm: Ash Wednesday liturgy with music – in the Church
Serving the World
Calling all BOOKS! Book, Bake and Soup Sale: March 4 at 9 AM
WE NEED YOU for our Book, Bake, Soup Sale! The Sooner the Better!
Please sign up outside the Guild Room for the part you wish to play in our parish-wide Outreach project. It's so much fun in the midst of winter to come together with BOOKS, SOUPS, and BAKED GOODS! ALL proceeds go to our mission work here and in the world. Please drop off books now, and contact Becky if you wish to sort now. Sorting is an ongoing project that you can do at your own pace and convenience. Please leave all book donations downstairs on the floor in front of the HUGE table in the big storage room or at the storage room door if it is locked. Please, NO used textbooks, encyclopedia sets, or magazine sets.
Milestone Foundation Executive Director: here on Feb. 26, 9 AM
Bob Fowler from Milestone will visit with us at our earlier Coffee Hour to talk about their work with folks in recovery the opioid epidemic, to answer your questions, and to encourage our participation in their work! This is a BIG issue in our society and we need to learn more about how to respond. Don’t miss this special opportunity!
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month – Feb 10 and 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 Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com or 781-2665).
Youth Ministry
Young Life Club: Every Monday night at 7:31pm
Every single high school student in the Casco Bay area is INVITED to gather for an amazing Club. This is crazy fun and growing each week. FMI: visit www.younglifecb.com or call Jordan Droge at 805-453-1999
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): 9:45 AM
All systems are go as our children gather each Sunday morning after Family Chapel to learn the stories of the Bible. FMI on our Guiding RAY or Godly Play programs, please visit our website www.smary.org.
The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples in the lower level of the Parish House beginning at 9:30 AM every Sunday.
Oratorio Chorale and St. Mary Schola: Bach + here on Feb. 25
On Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 PM, we are hosting a concert by these 2 esteemed ensembles. Tickets are $20/person, $10/student, children up to 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance here: oratoriochorale.org.
Community Care & Nurture
Wisdom Seekers: every Tuesday at 10:30 AM
This Bible study group meets on Tuesdays in the Guild Rm. All welcome!
Chapel Eucharist: every Thursday in the Chapel at 12 noon
This is an informal time (in a beautiful space!) to gather at the Lord’s Table
Noonday Prayer: every other weekday in the Chapel
Pause for 10 minutes to STOP and PRAY with us in the Spirit at 12 noon
Communicating with Father Nathan
Feel free to contact 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 during the weekends or when he’s away.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER LIST, write them on the Sunday Prayer List in the Narthex or contact the Parish Office.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Bob Armitage, Larry Bennett, Carla Birt, David Bates, Marge Devine, Sarah Gorman, Christina Hammond, Talie Harris, Kathryn Kuehn, Allie Matthews, Roger Murray, Tri Nguyen, Emily Otte, Grace Robinson, Stewart Stalnecker, Karon Velek, and Bucky.
This Week at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 12 The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany: Mission Morning
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist:
9:00am MISSION MORNING – Gather for community projects
11:30am Return to Auditorium for lunch
Nathan leaves for two-day clergy retreat
Monday 13 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
11:00am SM Garden Club in auditorium (12noon in Guild Room)
6:00pm T’ai Chi class in the auditorium – all welcome!
Tuesday 14 9:30am Art Group
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12 noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Get Stitching group
6:00pm Schola & Oratorio Chorale rehearse in church
7:00pm AA in the Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)
Wednesday 15 9:00am BNI group in auditorium
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5:30pm SinG in the auditorium
6:30pm Guiding RAY special meeting (w/ pizza)
Thursday 16 12noon Chapel Eucharist
1- 4pm College Club Remembrance Tea
Friday 17 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you are
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
Sunday 19 The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist:
9:00am Coffee hour
9:30am Family Chapel and Nursery opens
10:00am Choral Eucharist
11:00am Coffee hour
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
