news: July 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013

Fwd: S. Mary's eNEWS for 7.28.13

Saint Mary's Weekly News

For July 28, 2013 – The 10^th Sunday after Pentecost

Our Prayer Concerns for this week

Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Chip Hartwell, Liz Hunt, Andrew Leighton, Cissy Lindeman, Mary Martin, Susan McCracken, Lee Snow, Sandy Snow, Ann Tholen,

Welcome Back, Father David!

We have such a fondness for you and are so glad to welcome you back to S. Mary's today. Thank you for filling in for Father Nathan as he takes a well-deserved weekend away from Falmouth.

We Welcome Back to the choir loft…

Sylvia Infantine who will be filling in for Bruce for the next three Sundays on the organ. Thank you for sharing your God-given talent with us this summer.

Thursday Worship Schedule

10 am: Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine. Open to all, this may include a Bible study, a book study, reflective readings as well as follow-ups and conversations.

12 noon: Healing Prayers. All are welcome to gather in the Chapel to pray for those in need of healing. You can send to the Office the names of those for whom prayers are needed, or come and receive prayers for yourself or for another.

6:00 pm: Mass On The Grass. An informal, outdoor Eucharist on the Labyrinth that is interactive and multi-sensory and appropriate for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. In case of inclement weather, we'll gather in the Chapel.

Our 9^th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction: Saturday, August 10^th

To be held on our lawns, weather permitting. Beginning at 4:30 pm, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, family and friends for fun, fellowship and feasting. Lobster/Steamer dinner= $30, BBQ Chicken dinner= $10, and grilled burgers and hotdogs= $5. To purchase tickets, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, admin@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net.

The Auction Committee has received many live and silent auction items thus far. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? Gift certificates are very popular. If you prefer to underwrite any portion of this event, your monetary donation would gladly be appreciated. Here are a few offerings: Boston Red Sox game, a week stay on Sanibel Island, FL; tickets to Magic of Christmas; ITN membership. Contact Jim or Betsy Stoddard with any questions (see above).

Daily Noonday Prayer at Saint Mary's

Please join us any weekday for a brief (10 min.) Noonday Prayer in the Chapel, and let's remember to pray for one another at 12 Noon every day, no matter where we might be.

Missing your dish or platter?

With all the wonderful celebrations at S. Mary's, we have accumulated an assortment of serving dishes and platters. If you are missing yours, you will likely find it on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Please pick it up soon. We will keep this assortment until August 1^st , at which time all will be donated to St. Elizabeth's Pantry. Thank you!

Life Line Screening

Coming to S. Mary's on Monday, August 26, 2013. Stroke, Aneurysm and Vascular Disease Screenings. For appointment call 1-800-324-9458 or sign up online at www.helpinghandsforhealth.com and you'll receives a $10 discount and S. May's receives a donation too!

Communicating with Fr. Nathan

Feel free to contact Fr. Nathan at any time if you wish to speak with him. You can e-mail him directly at nathanferrell@smary.org, or call him on his cell at 609-410-7573. Follow him on Twitter @FatherNate or visit his blog at www.fatherferrell.blogspot.com

Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Paul Engel. During the week if you or someone you know needs communion, please call the Parish Office. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine at any time.

This Week's Calendar at Saint Mary's

Sunday 28 8:00am The 10^th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:30am The 10^th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

Monday 29 Beth Shaw on vacation this week

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday 30 10:00am Order of St. Luke

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

7:00pm AA in Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 31 9:00am Kneelers group meeting

10:00am Garden Club in the Guild Room

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Thursday Aug. 1 10:00am Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine

12noon Healing Prayers in the Chapel

6:00pm Mass on the Grass on the labyrinth

7:30pm Men's AA - auditorium

Friday 2 Parish Office Closed on Fridays

12noon Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!

5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Sunday 4 8:00am The 11^th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:30am The 11^th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

Note: Fr. Nathan will return to the Parish Office on Monday.

Beth Shaw is taking vacation time this week (July 29 - August 1). Parish telephones will be manned by office angels in the

afternoons and some mornings. There, consequently, will be no eNEWS next week.

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org

Saturday, July 20, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 7.21.13

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

July 21, 2013 – The 9^th Sunday after Pentecost

Our Prayer Concerns for this week

Keith Galli, Susan McCracken, Liz Hunt, Brigid Cooleen, Ann Tholen, Nat Fenollosa, Chip Hartwell, and Sandy Snow.

We Welcome Back to the choir loft…

Sylvia Infantine who will be filling in for Bruce for the next four Sundays on the organ. Thank you for sharing your God-given talent with us this summer.

Annual Outreach Barbecue - For You: This Sunday, July 21, at 4pm!

Scores of parishioners have participated in Souper Suppers, Long Creek, St. Elizabeth's, Preble Street Soup Kitchen, Learning Works and other Outreach activities this year. Others have wanted to do so or are just interested in learning more about S. Mary's Outreach activities. The Outreach Committee cordially invites you all to celebrate and share Outreach stories at a fellowship barbecue on July 21 at 4pm, to be held at the home of Jennifer Gregg. We hope you will come. Please let us know in advance at 781-2665 or jenniferanngregg@gmail.com

Mass On The infield Grass: THIS Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm

“Take me out to the ball game…” Join us at Grubb Field (part of the Legion baseball complex off of Depot Road near the Falmouth Library) for a special time together!

A brief Eucharist celebration, followed by a fun softball game for all ages, with some hot dogs and snacks. Bring your own chair, mitt and bat and ball. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome as well!

Thursday Worship Schedule

10 am: Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine. Open to all, this may include a Bible study, a book study, reflective readings as well as follow-ups and conversations.

12 noon: Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands. All are welcome to gather in the Chapel for this brief, informal liturgy. You can send to the Office the names of those for whom prayers are needed, or come and receive prayers for yourself or for another.

6:00 pm: Mass On The Grass. An informal, outdoor Eucharist (usually on the Labyrinth) that is interactive and multi-sensory and appropriate for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. In case of inclement weather, we’ll gather in the Chapel.

Missing!

There are two items that belong to S. Mary’s Garden Club that are among the missing, and were last seen in the large storage area in the basement. There are 4 tall, white lattices; each one has two panels on hinges. Also, there are 4 large white cubes made with laminated particle board. The Garden Club plans to use them in a Flower Show in early October, so if you have borrowed them, please return them or contact Lucy Ellis if you know their whereabouts at lhellis@icloud.com or 781-3423

Our 9^th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction: Saturday, August 10^th

To be held on our lawns, weather permitting. Beginning at 4:30 pm, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, family and friends for fun, fellowship and feasting. Lobster/Steamer dinner= $30, BBQ Chicken dinner= $10, and grilled burgers and hotdogs= $5. Dinner served at 6pm. To purchase tickets, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, admin@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net.

The Auction Committee has received many live and silent auction items thus far. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? Gift certificates are very popular. If you prefer to underwrite any portion of this event, your monetary donation would gladly be appreciated. Here are a few offerings: Boston Red Sox game, a week stay on Sanibel Island, FL; tickets to Magic of Christmas; ITN membership. The August AVE will have an up-to-date list of offerings. Contact Jim or Betsy Stoddard with any questions (see above).

Check out the Auction website and get ready to start bidding - even if you can’t attend!

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?documentId=199152998

Temporary Legacy Donor Board - Please review!

A poster version of the permanent Legacy donor board is on display in the foyer of the auditorium. Check it out to ensure your name is listed correctly. Haven't pledged but want to see your name on the board? It's not too late!

On the table in front of the temporary board, there's a sheet for corrections to be noted. Please clearly write the correction. We'll confirm your changes before we place the final order on August 15^th. For those who may not yet have pledged and want to be listed, send in your Legacy pledge form soon, so we can ensure that you make it on the Board !

Global Leadership Summit: August 8-9 in Greenland, NH

Space is still available to join Fr. Nathan at this world-class leadership training event. If you are called to lead in your business, in your home, in the church, in the community, then this event will inspire and equip you to be a better Christ-centered leader. We will carpool and commute both days to keep costs down. Contact Fr. Nathan FMI.

Next Sunday, July 28th is our Soup Kitchen Sunday

The fourth Sunday of each month, Saint Mary’s prepares and serves a hot meal to the clients at the Preble Street Soup Kitchen. We need people to (a) go around 10:30 to help with the cooking and set-up; (b) to arrive about 11:45 to assist with table service; and/or (c) to help with clean-up beginning at 1:00. Bless you. Questions? Please call Marian McCue at 761-1936 or mmccue@maine.rr.com

Communicating with Fr. Nathan

Missing your dish or platter?

Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Stan Eaton. During the week if you or someone you know needs communion, please call the Parish Office. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine at any time.

This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s

Sunday 21 8:00am The 9^th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:30am The 9^th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

11:00am Baptism Preparation Session

4:00pm Outreach Barbecue Celebration

Monday 22 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday 23 10:00am Order of St. Luke

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

5:00pm Pastoral Partners

7:00pm AA in Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 24 9:00am Kneelers group meeting

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Thursday 25 10:00am Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine

12noon Healing Liturgy in the Chapel

6:00pm Mass on the Grass at Legion/Grubb Field

7:30pm Men’s AA - auditorium

Friday 26 Parish Office Closed on Fridays

12noon Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!

5:00pm Community Souper Supper

5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Saturday 27 8:00am Prayer Gathering for our Youth - in the Chapel

Sunday 28 8:00am The 10^th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:30am The 10^th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

Note: Nathan Ferrell will be taking vacation time from Friday, July 26 - Monday, July 29

Beth Shaw is be taking vacation time next week, July 29 - August 1

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org

Friday, July 12, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 7.14.13

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

For July 14, 2013 – The 8^th Sunday after Pentecost

Altar Guild Wine Tasting Party: Sunday afternoon, July 14 at 5:30 PM

All are welcome, male and female, young and mature (though only those over 21 can taste the wine!)

LAST CALL: Men’s Summer Hiking Trip to Old Speck Mt: This Friday!

Calling all men of S. Mary’s of all ages! Break out your backpack and your sleeping bag for an overnight hiking adventure in the Mahoosucs! Plan on leaving S. Mary’s at 12 noon on Friday. On Saturday, we will summit Old Speck Mt, the 3^rd highest peak in Maine. Invite your son, cousin, nephew, brother, father, godson, uncle. Contact Jim Kane for more information and to sign-up at KaneJ@cmhc.org or (207) 329-1764.

RESCHEDULED!!!! Kingdom Rock: the Vacation Bible School at S. Mary’s

has been rescheduled for next June

Look for more information in January 2014 for

next summer’s Vacation Bible School

We will need lots support from the parish then, so if you would like to volunteer or help in any way please speak to Julie Morrison GuidingRAY@smary.org

Annual Outreach Barbecue - For You: Next Sunday, July 21, at 4pm!

Temporary Legacy Donor Board - Please review!

On the table in front of the temporary board, there's a sheet for corrections to be noted. Please clearly write the correction. We'll confirm your changes before we soon place the final order. For those who may not yet have pledged and want to be listed, send in your Legacy pledge form soon so we can ensure that you make it on the Board !

Mass On The infield Grass: Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm

“Take me out to the ball game…” Join us at Grubb Field (part of the Legion baseball complex off of Depot Road) for a special time together! A brief Eucharist celebration, followed by a fun softball game for all ages, with some hot dogs and snacks. Bring your own chair, mitt and bat and ball. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome as well!

Thursday Worship Schedule

10 am: Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine. Open to all, this may include a Bible study, a book study, reflective readings as well as follow-ups and conversations. (Note: Deacon Christine will be away July 18^th, so Thursday Group Reflections will not be held.)

Daily Noonday Prayer at Saint Mary’s

Please join us any weekday for a brief (10 min.) Noonday Prayer in the Chapel, and let’s remember to pray for one another at 12 Noon every day, no matter where we might be.

Global Leadership Summit: August 8-9 in Greenland, NH

Missing your dish or platter?

Our 9^th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction: Saturday, August 10^th

The Auction Committee has received many live and silent auction items thus far. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? Gift certificates are very popular. If you prefer to underwrite any portion of this event, your monetary donation would gladly be appreciated. Here are a few offerings: Boston Red Sox game, a week stay on Sanibel Island, FL; tickets to Magic of Christmas; ITN membership. The July AVE will have an up-to-date list of offerings. Contact Jim or Betsy Stoddard with any questions (see above).

Makarios Worship at the Cathedral

Makarios means blessed. It’s the first word of the Sermon on the Mount. It’s also a new way of being the church. Join in for a new worship gathering led by young adults at 7pm on Sunday, in Emmanuel Chapel at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St, Portland.

PREPARE FOR SPARKLES NOW! December 7, 2013

Mark the date now for our 2013 Sparkles Fair! It is not too early to prepare:

Ø If you are moving, downsizing or closing an estate, please remember the Sparkles boutique as a gentle way to part with your treasures. Distinct and beautiful things are particularly good for the sale. If storage is a problem, we will have collection dates in the fall. Please call Jan Mordarski (899-4099) to make arrangements.

Ø This year’s recipe book will be Sweet Endings: a collection of desserts, cookies, candies and other sweet treats. You can e-mail or mail them directly to Beth Shaw at the office. This will be our final booklet, and we want it to be the best ever!

Ø Our knitting corner is always a big hit with our wonderful offerings of knitted and felted creations. If this is your talent, start knitting and creating lovely items for sale at the fair. We also love donations of yarns and fabrics. If you are cleaning out your "stash closet", please remember Sparkles which will be coming soon.

Communicating with Fr. Nathan

Coffee Hour – Help!!

We need volunteers to host our Coffee Time following the Sunday service.

Please keep in mind that Coffee Hour is meant to be a quick parish gathering, with coffee and juice available for children, along with a couple of store bought or home baked treats. Most Sundays, coffee is already made (thanks to Hugh Smith!), so it just entails a simple set up and clean up. The importance of Coffee Hour is the gathering together of our parish. We need your involvement…Coffee Hour can’t happen every Sunday, unless we have more volunteers. The sign up sheet is outside the Guild Room. FMI contact: Betsy Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net Once the weather cooperates, coffee hour is outside; easy picnic-style and volunteer dates for summer are wide open!

Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Ginny Stelk. During the week if you or someone you know needs communion, please call the Parish Office. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine at any time.

Our Prayer Concerns for this week

Brigid Cooleen, Ann Tholen, Nat Fenollosa, Chip Hartwell, Liz Hunt, Keith Galli, Susan McCackeren, and Sandy Snow.

This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s

Sunday July 14 8:00am The 8^th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:30am The 8^th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

5:30pm Altar Guild Wine Tasting Party – in the Guild Room

Monday 15 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday 16 10:00am Order of St. Luke

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

7:00pm AA in Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 17 9:00am Kneelers group meeting

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Thursday 18 There will be no Reflections with Deacon Christine today

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

3:00pm Maine Preservation Meeting

6:00pm Mass On The Grass at the Labyrinth

7:30pm Men’s AA - auditorium

Friday 19 Parish Office Closed on Fridays

12noon Men’s Overnight Hiking trip departure

12noon Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!

5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Saturday 20 11:00am Bridal Shower in the Guild Room

Sunday 21 8:00am The 9^th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:30am The 9^th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

4:00pm Outreach Barbecue Celebration