Saint Mary’s Weekly News
December 8, 2013 – The Second Sunday of Advent
Our prayer concerns for this week
For healing: Nat Fenollosa, Andrew Leighton, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Dolores and John Rich, Jenn Rothbart, and Lynne Shepherd
For the deceased: David Lloyd-Rees, John MacDonald, Barbara Sawyer
Sparkles NEWS for December 8th
Be of Good Cheer!!!! If you were unable to shop at the Sparkles Fair on Saturday, there is still an opportunity for you to do so. All items have been moved into the Guild Room (the jewelry table is in the back of the auditorium) and will be there until Friday, December 13th. So shop during coffee hour or throughout the week.
We conclude the Sparkle Season on Sunday, the 15th, with the beautiful music of the Schola Concert at 4:00 in the Sanctuary. The concert is followed by an elegant reception hosted by Susan Conway and Kate Kirsch. Tickets may be purchased at the door, on- line or in the Parish Office.
Your Sparkle chairs (Jan Mordarski and Onnie Hastings) wish to thank all of you who have helped make the Sparkles Season a success. Sparkles is not only a fund raiser but it is a wonderful way for us to work together, to get to know each other and to provide another form of outreach to the community.
Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.
Youth Ministry Notes
The Middlers … are “on break” during the holidays and will restart in early 2014!
FUN IS GOD High School group gathers monthly! Our next outing will be:
2:30 – 4:30pm, Sunday, December 15: “Creating a Christmas Carol Chorus”.
We will meet at the front door of the Main Lodge at Ocean View and walk the halls singing Christmas Carols for our elders. 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.
2013 Christmas Pageant! Following a quick snack at coffee hour, gather in the Guiding RAY spaces with Mrs. Otte, our Pageant Director. Remaining Pageant Rehearsals: December 15 - after the 10am service; December 21 at 3pm: Full DRESS REHEARSAL - arrive at 2:30 pm. December 22 at 10am is The Pageant!
Advent Caroling! December 13, 4pm. Adults and children are encouraged to gather at 4pm for caroling at Falmouth by the Sea and Foreside Harbor, 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
Saint Mary’s Giving Tree this year to help U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots program
This year those of us who wish to do so are encouraged to give new toys, dolls, stuffed animals, games, trucks, clothing, etc to young people in need in our area. All of our gifts will be delivered to Toys for Tots on December 17th. Rather than wrap your gifts, please place new items under the tree in the foyer of the auditorium under the giving tree. Children from 1 to 18 will be thrilled to receive gifts on Christmas morning thanks to your kindness and generosity. Deadline for giving is December 17th.
Christmas Charity Band Concert: Friday, December 13, 7 pm
Hosted by the West Falmouth Baptist Church (18 Mountain Rd), the Portland Italian Heritage Center Band (32 piece concert band) will perform a Benefit Concert. Admission is by donation only, and all proceeds will go to Disaster Relief for the Philippines. All are welcome. FMI – www.falmouthbaptist.org .
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.
Spiritual nourishment for all: Thursdays 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. Please ask!
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 this group discussion and some mid-morning munchies!
12noon: Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands for healing. All are welcome; you do not need to be ill. This is a brief, special, intimate liturgy in the Chapel.
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 anytime on his cell at 609-410-7573.
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.
Pastoral Notes
Barbara Sawyer passed away on November 28. Her burial will be private on Dec. 10th.
John MacDonald passed away on November 25. The family invites all to gather for the Burial Office on Saturday, December 14 at 11:00am.
Earl Hathaway’s family and friends will gather for a Burial Eucharist at 2pm on Friday, December 20.
This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 8 8:00am The 2nd Sunday of Advent: Traditional Eucharist
9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group
10:00am The 2nd Sunday of Advent: Contemporary Eucharist
Monday 9 10:00am Garden Club workshop in lower level
11:00am Garden Club Holiday Tea
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
3-5:00pm Middle School cooking class in kitchen
4:00pm Stewardship Team meeting
Tuesday 10 10:00am Order of St. Luke
10:00am Staff Meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
4:00pm Healing Team meeting
6:00pm Schola rehearsal
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 11 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
12 noon Altar Guild luncheon at the Bowne’s
3-6:00pm Art classes in downstairs kitchen
Thursday 12 10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 13 Parish Office Closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer - wherever you find yourself
4:00pm Caroling for all – meet and depart from S. Mary’s
5-7:00pm Souper Supper – free dinner for all
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
7:00pm Movie Night: Christmas in July
Saturday 14 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal
1:00pm John MacDonald funeral
Sunday 15 8:00am The 3rd Sunday of Advent: Traditional Eucharist
9:15am Family Chapel & Art and Faith Discussion group
10:00am The 3rd Sunday of Advent: Contemporary Eucharist
2:30pm FUN IS God: Christmas Caroling
4:00pm Sparkles SCHOLA Concert at S. Mary’s
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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