Saint Mary’s Weekly News
November 17, 2013 – The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Our prayer concerns for this week
For healing: Nat Fenollosa, Suzanne Gates, Katherine Harrington, Andrew Leighton, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Dolores and John Rich, Lynne Shepherd, Lee Snow, and Ann Tholen.
Welcome Back, Doug:
We are happy to welcome Doug Eaton back to the choir loft once again today while Bruce is in Haiti. Thank you, Doug, for sharing your musical talents with us!
SPARKLE NEWS: The Season is upon us! Beginning Sunday, December 1st with the
making of Advent Wreaths for you to take home, the Celebration of Advent in Lessons & Carols and the lighting of the Memorial and Celebratory Tree. Join in the festivities of the season.
Be sure to
…Sign -up for the Advent Wreath workshop
...Send in names for Memorial and CelebrationTree
...Pick up, fill and RETURN by Nov. 26th the theme boxes for wrapping (found in the
auditorium)
...Buy your Schola Tickets
...Order boxwood centerpieces from Hannah or Helga
...BUY Sparkle Bucks during coffee hours-----remember that buying them will save
you money
Still need helpers to
...Bake for the bake sale and cookie walk
...Sign up to help before, during and after the Boutique on Dec. 7th
...Help with the Schola Concert reception
...ALL sign-up sheets are in the auditorium
LAST DROP OFF DATE is Nov. 23rd
Readers wanted for Advent Lessons and Carols!
If you enjoy reading in church, we’d love to have you read a scripture during our Advent Lessons and Carols: Sunday, December 1st at 4:00 pm. Email or call Beth in the office if you are interested: admin@smary.org / 781-3366
Youth Ministry Notes
“The Middlers”: Sundays at 9 AM until Thanksgiving
Every Sunday morning, all Middle Schoolers are invited to meet together downstairs for games and a time to learn about our spiritual ancestors. Led by Jeff and Diane Campbell. The Middlers will take a break during the holidays and restart in early 2014!
Visit with Portland Young Life: Wednesday, November 20, 7:24 – 9:00 pm
All teens and interested adults are invited to witness the energy and vitality of Young Life by visiting with the Portland Club, which meets at the Deering Grange (1408 Washington Ave). If you choose not to join in the fun, you can even sit in the balcony and safely observe from above! Also, our next meeting of the newly forming Greater Falmouth Young Life Committee is on December 3 at 7 PM. Ask Fr. Nathan for more information!
FUN IS GOD High School group gathers on Nov 24th
11:30am – 1:15pm on Sunday, Nov 24th : “Diversity Delivers a Different Doctrine”.
We will meet at Preble St. Soup Kitchen to help the staff serve a meal at the soup kitchen to those who may be less fortunate, with time to talk and eat afterward. Questions? Call Jane Stegemann 797-8422 or Ruth 239-0482. All youth are welcome. Bring your friends!
Godly Play - Christian Formation for our younger Christians
We offer a Montessori-based program called Godly Play to learn about God, the Bible, and the Church with our children. Family Chapel begins at 9:15am followed by Guiding RAY classes (age 4 through 5th grade) begin downstairs in the Parish House at 9:30am. The nursery also opens at 9:15 for our infants and preschoolers.
Aspiring thespians for the 2013 Christmas Pageant! All ages welcome and encouraged to participate in this wonderful annual representation of the Nativity Story! Rehearsals begin THIS Sunday, November 17th after the 10am service. Following a quick snack at coffee hour, gather in the Guiding RAY spaces with Mrs. Otte, our Pageant Director. Upcoming Pageant Rehearsal Schedule:
November 17 and 24 - after the 10am service
December 8 and 15 - after the 10am service
December 21: DRESS REHEARSAL - arrive at 2:30 PM
December 22, 10am: The Pageant!
Advent Wreath Workshop: Sunday, December 1 at 3 PM
All are welcome to this family-friendly time to make Advent wreaths and gather resources for observing Advent at home, and to learn about the real Saint Nicholas. Please sign-up in the Parish House so that we can make sure to have enough resources for everyone!
Then stay for the Advent Lessons and Carols and lighting of the Memorial Tree. Don't miss it! FMI: jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Advent Caroling! December 13, 4pm. Adults and children are encouraged to gather at 4pm for caroling at Falmouth by the Sea and Ocean View, followed by a hearty meal (and singing for your supper...) at S. Mary's SOUPER SUPPER. Sign-up in the Auditorium at coffee hour!
Serving The World
Haiti Mission Trip: November 9-18
Please PRAY for our missionaries (Becky, Kelly and Bruce) as they return tomorrow from this trip to Haiti to work with the youth at Institution Univers: for safe travel and health, for them to serve as channels of God’s grace in Haiti, and for them to experience Christ in that place and to bring back to us renewed energy and passion for mission.
Next Sunday, November 24th, 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
Souper Supper is this Friday from 5 to 7 pm!
Come at any time during these two hours for a free community meal in the Auditorium. New kitchen helpers are always welcome to assist in serving our guests and in clean-up!
FMI: jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Meetings, Gatherings and Events
Art and Faith Dialogue Group
Everyone is welcome to join this open group discussion of Art & Faith in all its forms. The discussion group meets on each Sunday morning at 9:15am in the Guild Room.
Every Thursday at Saint Mary’s
All are welcome for a time of spiritual refreshment and community. If you need help with transportation or childcare in order to participate, provisions can be made.
10:30am: Wisdom Seekers – meditation and spiritual conversations with Deacon Christine on the Gospel for the coming Sunday. All are welcome to join us for Wisdom Seekers and the mid-morning munchies!
12noon: Healing Eucharist – a brief, intimate liturgy open to all.
S. Mary’s Book Group
Please come!! We will be discussing (Pulitzer Prize-winning author) Wallace Stegner’s book Crossing to Safety on Tuesday, December 3rd at 2pm. It is a wonderful narrative about the lifelong relationship of two couples. You are warmly encouraged and welcome to read and join us!
Saint Mary’s Thanksgiving Eucharist
On Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, November 27th at 7pm. All are welcome for this festive gathering! Bring your relatives and friends. This leaves the whole day on Thursday for you to cook, laugh and be thankful in your own home or the home of a loved one.
Pastoral Care
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 .
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 17 8:00am The 26th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am The Middlers meet
9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group
10:00am The 26th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
Monday 18 The Haiti Mission Team returns!
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 19 10:00am Order of St. Luke
10:00am Staff Meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
2:30pm Prayer Chain meeting
4:00pm Pastoral Partners meeting
6:00pm Schola rehearsal
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 20 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Vestry Meeting
7:24pm Young Life club meeting – at the Deering Grange
Thursday 21 10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearse
6:00pm Trinity Institute Theology Conference Opening: Good News Now
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 22 Parish Office Closed on Fridays
9am-4:30pm Trinity Institute Conference: Good News Now
12noon Noonday Prayer - wherever you find yourself
5:00pm Community Souper Supper - free Dinner for all!
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 23 9am-4:30pm Trinity Institute Conference: Good News Now
9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearse
Sunday 24 8:00am The 27th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am The Middlers meet
9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group
10:00am The 27th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
10:30am Preble Street Soup Kitchen work begins
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road (Route 88)
Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366
www.smary.org
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