Thursday, August 22, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 8.25.13

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

For August 25, 2013 – The 15th Sunday after Pentecost


 

Young Life Prayer Meeting: Saturday, August 24,  8 AM   

In support of the efforts being made to reach the teens of our communities with the Good News of Christ and to create a vibrant ecumenical youth group, a group will meet on Saturday morning, August 24 at 8am in the Fr. James Chapel simply to pray. We will pray for our young people and ask God to guide us as we seek to minister to them and with them. All are welcome!  No special skill is needed, only a desire to support this work.

Our prayer concerns for this week

Doug, Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Chip Hartwell, Andrew Leighton, Lee Snow, Sandy Snow and Ann Tholen

 

This Sunday, August 25th  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.  Questions?  Please call Marian McCue at 761-1936 or mmccue@maine.rr.com 

 

The “Ultimate” Mass On The Grass! This Thursday, August 29 at 6 PM

Our “ultimate” Mass on the Grass gathering for Summer 2013 will take place at Village Park in Falmouth (next to the Family Ice Center). We will celebrate a brief Eucharist in the Gazebo, share some snacks and soft drinks, then play “Ultimate Frisbee” on the soccer field! All are welcome – players, referees, spectators and cheerleaders. 

 

September 8th, Welcome Home Sunday!

Our regular Sunday worship schedule resumes (8am and 10am); the choir returns after their summer break; and Guiding RAY is open for all children. And we invite everyone to come together and celebrate with an all-parish picnic and carnival at 11:15 AM.

 

Welcome Home Picnic: Our Hospitality Committee will provide the burgers and hotdogs and drinks.  We ask you to bring salads and desserts - big enough to share!

 

Welcome Home Carnival: Help us to kick off our new Program Year with energy! The events will include water balloons, relay races, face painting, pastel drawings, guessing games, bingo, lawn bowling, and of course, the bounce house.   If you can host a game, we need you!!   Also sign up to bake a whole cake for the Cake Walk that day also.  To help out or provide a cake, please email Heather Gale hpgale@earthlink.net . Let’s work together to celebrate the children of S. Mary’s and to welcome them back for a new year in Guiding RAY! 

 

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.

 

Pat Scharf Committal Service: Tuesday, Sept 27th  at 4 pm

All are welcome to join the Scharf family for the Committal of Pat’s body to her final resting place in the S. Mary’s Churchyard. We will gather in the Parish House at 4 pm.

 

Sparkles News-------It is almost September and it is time to "gear up" for Sparkles.  

§  The Memorial Tree lighting will be Sun. Dec 1st (the Sunday right after Thanksgiving) and the Sparkles Fair will be the following Sat. Dec. 7th.

§  The first organization meeting will be Thur. Sept. 12th at 6:30 in the Parish Hall so if you would like to learn more and join in the Sparkles fun---please come.  

§  The first gathering/drop-off date will be Sat. Sept. 28th so start thinking about what you would like to donate-----remember, your used things are another person's treasures! 

§  Sparkles Bucks will be sold again this year and the first sale date will be Sept. 8th at the Church picnic.

§  The final cookbook in the S. Mary's series is "Sweet Endings" and we need your best "goodie" recipes to complete this wonderful collection.  You may e-mail them to the office, or bring them in and a copy will be made or make a copy and put it in the box in front of the Guild Room.         If you would like more information, please call Jan Mordarski at 899-4099  (Chief Sparkler)

 

EFM -  Education for Ministry

Is God's call touching your heart? Do you feel drawn to further exploring your faith?  Do you seek to better understand how the Scriptures apply to your life. to help you discern your most challenging decisions? Education for Ministry offers a seminary program structured to make the teachings of the Bible relevant to today's life. The four-year program examines Old Testament, New Testament & church history. One does not need to commit to all four years!  The $350 per year fee includes all reading materials and mentor fees. Scholarships may be available through the Diocese.  The course meets Thursday nights (7-9pm) from September through May at Trinity Church on Forest Avenue in Portland. Please call Father Nathan (781-3366) or Jennifer Gregg (781-2665) for more information.  

 

Dialogue of Art and Faith

Everyone is welcome to join this open group discussion of Art & Faith and all its forms.  The discussion group will start up on Sunday, Sept 15th at 9:15am and continue on Sundays.  This is for those who couldn’t get enough in the spring class (reportedly - lots of you!) and for those who had other things going at the time but wanted to attend. 

 

Bible Study at the Hurdman’s

All are invited to join this seven-week Bible Study that will begin on September 18th  and continue for seven Wednesdays evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm  (until October 30th.)   More information will be available soon or for more information contact Father Nathan  fathernathan@smary.org or Meg Hurdman hurdman@maine.rr.com

 

Thursday Worship Schedule

10:30 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.  The topic for the next several weeks will be “Spiritual Maturity.”

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: The “Ultimate” Mass On The Grass! The final gathering of the summer. We will gather at Village Park in Falmouth (behind Wal-Mart) for an informal, interactive Eucharist in the Gazebo. After some snacks and soft-drinks, we will split into two teams for a game of Ultimate Frisbee. All are welcome!

 

 

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                25    8:00am    The 14th  Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

                                   9:30am    The 14th  Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

                                           10:30am    Preble Street Soup Kitchen – S. Mary’s service Sunday

                                           11am          Godly Play training event (ends at 5:30 pm)

                                                              

Monday               26    9am - 5pm  Lifeline Screening testing in the auditorium

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                  

Tuesday               27     10:00am   Order of St. Luke

                                           12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                   4:00pm   Walk the Mourner’s Path (2 of 8)

                                   4:00pm   Pat Scharf Committal service

                                           7:00pm   AA in Auditorium

                                   7:30pm   Al-Anon in the Guild Room

 

Wednesday          28    9:00am    Kneelers group meeting

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                                                   

Thursday             29    10:30am   Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine

                                   12noon   Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

                                   6:00pm   The “Ultimate” Mass on the Grass – at Village Park

                                           7:30pm     Men’s AA - auditorium

 

Friday                 30    Parish Office Closed on Fridays

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!

                                   5:30pm   Al-Anon in the Guild Room

 

Sunday       Sept 1.      8:00am    The 15th  Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

                                   9:30am    The 15th  Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

                        (Next Sunday, Sept 8th, the contemporary Eucharist starts at 10am!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org

 

Thursday, August 15, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 8.18.13

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

August 18, 2013 – The 13th Sunday after Pentecost


 

Our prayer concerns for this week

Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Chip Hartwell, Andrew Leighton, Lee Snow, Sandy Snow and Ann Tholen.

 

Welcome Home, Bruce!  We missed you in our choir loft and among us.  We hope you had a wonderful rest. 

 

This Sunday, we celebrate !!

This Sunday morning, will celebrate the patronage of the Blessed Mother, Saint Mary the Virgin, who is officially known in the Church as “Theotokos = the God-bearer.” As a fitting part of our festivities, at our 9:30am Eucharist, we will bring two new people into the fellowship of the Body of Christ through the waters of Holy Baptism!  Congratulations and welcome to Luke Brown and Charlotte Rana!

(Note: The Baptism of Tatjana Connors and her children, Caleigh Connors, Ashleigh Connors, and Cian Connors has been postponed to September 15, due to the constraints of their family schedule.)

 

‘Walk the Mourner’s Path’ to find healing and release

“Transforming grief into joyful living.”  This eight-week class offered by Deacon Christine Bennett, offers ways, in a confidential and quiet setting, to share, learn and understand how grief affects us and how Jesus offers hope and healing.  The next class is starting Tuesday, August 20th at 4pm.  Contact Deacon Christine, 653-2448 or 655-3282, or the parish office with your interest.

 

Temporary Legacy Donor Board - Last Chance to Review!

We will be placing the order for the permanent Legacy Donor Plaque in the next week or two.  For those who may not yet have pledged and want to be listed, please send in your Legacy pledge form soon, so we can ensure that you make it on the Board!

   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. 

 

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.

 

Young Life Prayer Meeting: Saturday, August 24, 8 AM

In support of the efforts being made to reach the teens of our communities with the Good News of Christ and to create a vibrant ecumenical youth group, a group will meet on Saturday morning, August 24 at 8 AM in the Fr. James Chapel simply to pray. We will pray for our young people and ask God to guide us as we seek to minister to them and with them. All are welcome! No special skill is needed, only a desire to support this work.

 

Welcome Home Carnival and All -Parish Picnic:  September 8

Plans are being made now to kick off our new Program Year with energy! Any ideas for fun that you have will be welcome.  Some events kids love are water balloons, relay races, face painting, pastel drawings, guessing games, bingo, lawn bowling, and of course, the bounce house.   If you can host a game, we need you!!   Also sign up to bake a whole cake for the Cake Walk that day also.  To help out or provide a cake, please email Heather Gale hpgale@earthlink.net . Let’s work together to celebrate the children of S. Mary’s and to welcome them back for a new year in Guiding RAY! 

 

Next Sunday, August 25th  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 

 

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.  The topic for the next several weeks will be “Spiritual Maturity.”

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 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.

 

 

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

 

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.

 

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                18    8:00am    The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin: Traditional Eucharist

                                   9:30am    The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin:  Baptism & Eucharist

                                                              

Monday               19    12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                  

Tuesday               20     10:00am   Order of St. Luke

                                           12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                   4:00pm   The Mourner’s Path

                                           7:00pm   AA in Auditorium

                                   7:30pm   Al-Anon in the Guild Room

 

Wednesday          21    9:00am    Kneelers group meeting

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                   7:00pm   VESTRY Meeting

                                                                   

Thursday             22    10:30am   Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine

                                   12noon   Healing Eucharist in the Chapel

                                   4:00pm   Pastoral Partners meeting

                                   5:00pm   Prayer Chain meeting

                                   6:00pm   Mass on the Grass on the labyrinth

                                           7:30pm     Men’s AA - auditorium

 

Friday                 23    Parish Office Closed on Fridays

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!

                                   5:00pm   Souper Supper for all (anytime until 7:00pm)

                                   5:30pm   Al-Anon in the Guild Room

 

Saturday              24    8:00am      Prayer for Youth Ministry and Young Life

                                 

Sunday                25    8:00am    The 14th  Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

                                   9:30am    The 14th  Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

                                           10:30am    Preble Street Soup Kitchen – S. Mary’s service Sunday

 

 

 

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org

 

Thursday, August 8, 2013

S. Mary's eNEWS for 8.11.13

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

August 11, 2013 – The 12th Sunday after Pentecost


 

 

S. Mary’s Annual Lobster Bake/BBQ and Auction 

It’s forecasted to be beautiful, but rain or shine - the Lobster event will happen on Saturday, August 10th!  We’ll supply the soft drinks, coffee. Remember to bring your desired adults beverages and appetizers - sweaters too in case the temperatures get cool.

 

Our Prayer Concerns for this week

Nat Fenollosa, Keith Galli, Chip Hartwell, Andrew Leighton, Lee Snow, Sandy Snow and Ann Tholen.

 

The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin: Next Sunday, August 18!

Transferred from August 15, we will celebrate this Feast of the Theotokos next Sunday morning. To add to these festivities, at our 9:30am Eucharist, we will bring SIX new people into the fellowship of the Body of Christ through the waters of Holy Baptism!

Plan on joining us for a grand celebration of our new life in Christ.

 

Thursday Worship Schedule

10:30 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. The topic for the next several weeks will be “Spiritual Maturity.”  Feel free to join us.

 

12 noon: Noonday Prayer only. This will be in place of our regular Healing Eucharist at Noon, as Fr. Nathan will be serving as Chaplain at Camp Bishopswood this week! 

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.

 

 

Welcome Home Carnival and Picnic: September 8

Plans are being made now to kick off our new Program Year with energy! Any ideas for fun that you have will be welcome.  Some events kids love are water balloons, relay races, face painting, pastel drawings, guessing games, bingo, lawn bowling, and of course, the bounce house.   If you can host a game, we need you!!   Also sign up to  bake a whole cake for the Cake Walk that day also.  To help out or provide a cake, please email Heather Gale hpgale@earthlink.net . Let’s work together to celebrate the children of S. Mary’s and to welcome them back for a new year in Guiding RAY! 

 

‘Walk the Mourner’s Path’ to find healing and release

“Transforming grief into joyful living.”  This eight-week class offered by Deacon Christine Bennett, offers ways, in a confidential and quiet setting, to share, learn and understand how grief affects us and how Jesus offers hope and healing.  The next class is starting August 20th at 4pm.  Contact Deacon Christine, 653-2448 or 655-3282, or the parish office with your interest.

 

Temporary Legacy Donor Board - Last Chance to Review!

     We will be placing the order for the permanent Legacy Donor Plaque on  August 15th. For those who may not yet have pledged and want to be listed, please send in your Legacy pledge form soon, so we can ensure that you make it on the Board !

     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. 

 

LAST CALL:  All parishioners who wish to go to Haiti!!

If interested,  You need to speak to Becky THIS week as the deadline for registration is AUGUST 15. There are funds available through outreach to help those interested in going.  A reminder that the trip is November 9th to the 16th.  

 

Thank you to Sylvia Infantine who has filled in for Bruce today and the past three Sundays on the organ.  We appreciate your gift and thank you for sharing your God-given talent with us. 

 

St. Elizabeth's Essentials Pantry: This Tuesday from 8:30 – 11 am

Come and experience the wonder of serving those in need at the Pantry located at St. Luke’s Cathedral. The BEST couple of hours you'll ever spend!   Anytime from 8:30 - 11am.  For more information contact Judith Brooks or Betsy Elliman.

 

Sparkles Cook Book Reminder  

The final Volume of S. Mary’s Cookbook Series:  “Sweet Endings” – the sixth in our series.  We need every parishioner’s favorite cookie, cake, bar, candy, pie or other dessert recipe.  Recipes can be emailed or handwritten on the forms provided in the Guild Room.  All recipes need to be received by early-mid October in order to have books printed and ready for Sparkles in early December.  Please make this a delicious addition to our previous five books.  All are available by request or at Sparkles for $10 each. With question regarding our Sparkles Fair, please call Jan Mordarski at 899-4099.

 

Camp Bishopswood

Father Nathan will serve as Chaplain at Camp Bishopswood in Hope, Maine this week.  He will be back and forth between here and there a few times during the week. On Thursday, we will gather for Mass on The Grass as advertised at 6pm.

 

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

 

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.

 

Young Life Prayer Meeting: Saturday, August 24, 8 AM

In support of the efforts being made to reach the teens of our communities with the Good News of Christ and to create a vibrant ecumenical youth group, a group will meet on Saturday morning, August 24 at 8 AM in the Fr. James Chapel simply to pray. We will pray for our young people and ask God to guide us as we seek to minister to them and with them. All are welcome! No special skill is needed, only a desire to support this work.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s

Sunday                11    8:00am    The 12th  Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

                                   9:30am    The 12th  Sunday after Pentecost:  Contemporary Eucharist                                                               

Monday               12    12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                  

Tuesday               13     8:30am     St. Marians volunteer at St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry

                                           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          14    9:00am    Kneelers group meeting

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                                                   

Thursday             15    The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin (transferred to Sunday)

                                   10:30am   Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

                                   6:00pm   Mass on the Grass on the Labyrinth

                                           7:30pm     Men’s AA - auditorium

 

Friday                 16    Parish Office Closed on Fridays

                                   12noon   Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!

                                   5:30pm   Al-Anon in the Guild Room

 

Saturday              17   

                                  

Sunday                18    8:00am    The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin: Traditional Eucharist

                                   9:30am    The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin: 

                                                  Contemporary Eucharist and Holy Baptism

 

                                                   

 

 

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road (Route 88)

Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

www.smary.org