Saint Mary’s Weekly News
May 18, 2014 – The Fifth Sunday in the Great Fifty Days
Our prayer concerns for this week
For healing: Alex and Jim; Andrew, Kathryn Bouchard, Larry Bennett, Marion Abramo, Michelle Bilodeau, Paula Gardner, Charlie Hunt, Kathryn Kuehn, Andrew Leighton, Andrea Markos, Arthur Markos, Roger Murray, Brian Pettingill, Peg Pierce.
***IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THIS LIST, please write them on the Sunday Prayer List found in the Narthex or contact the Office (781-3366 or smary@smary.org).
Stewardship Update: God's power is at work within us!
Are you like some at Saint Mary's who make regular donations but don't pledge? Maybe you think that your gift won't matter to the overall financial picture of the parish? By sharing your intention with us, you'll help us budget wisely. Every pledge counts! Pick up a pledge form in the Parish Office or in the Narthex. Scan it and email it to admin@smary.org, mail it or drop it off and join the over 135 parishioners who have already pledged for this year! Thank you to all who have pledged!!
2015 Leadership Nominations: We need your input!
This year the Nominating Committee is requested to recruit parishioners to fill the 2015 positions of Sr. Warden and Jr Warden; four (4) three year-terms on the Vestry; one (1) one-year term on the Vestry; and four (4) delegates and three alternates to the 2015 Diocesan Convention. For the Nominating Committee to be successful in its task, we need your input with nominations of eligible parishioners who you believe to be best suited for these key parish leadership positions. If you are interested, please nominate yourself! Nominations will be accepted through June 8, 2014. Ballots and a ballot box will be placed in the Guild Room and the Narthex of the church for your use.
Serving The World
Preble Street Soup Kitchen: NEXT Sunday, May 25
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
Join the Souper Supper Team
We offer free community suppers on the second and fourth Friday of each month in the auditorium of S. Mary’s Parish House. The dinners, which are available to the public at no charge, are served in a family-style setting and consist of a hearty soup or entree, salad or vegetable, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. We’d love to have you join us for a wonderful fellowship dinner or to help out in setup serving or clean-up. Contact Jennifer Gregg jenniferanngregg@gmail.com if interested or if you would like more information.
Youth Ministry Notes
Godly Play: Christian Formation for our young people
On regular Sundays from September to June, we offer a Montessori-based program called Godly Play to learn about God, the Bible, and the Church with our children.
Family Chapel with Fr. Nathan is at 9:15 am in the Chapel. This is followed by Guiding RAY classes (age 4 through 5th grade) downstairs in the Parish House beginning at 9:30am. The nursery also opens at 9:15 am for our infants and preschoolers.
Middlers meet Sundays from 9:30 – 10:35am.
The Middlers Celebation Project: Sunday, May 25, 11:30 AM to 2 PM
All the Middlers are invited to wear (or bring) their outdoor work clothes on Sunday, May 25. After Coffee Hour, they will join Fr. Nathan in volunteering to repair trails in Pine Grove Preserve (across the street). After this, it’s ice cream for everyone at Super Scoops!
High School Youth Invitation
We are changing our plan for May to include the following FREE movie and dinner:
Bring a friend on Sunday, May 18th 3:45 meet at Clarks Pond for "Heaven is For Real" Movie (movie time 4:00- 5:40, then walk to Olive Garden for dinner and discussion. Pick up at 7:00. R.S.V.P. via Facebook or email (jhsteg@gmail.com) or call 252-8272.
Meetings, Events & Notes
Notice of a Special Meeting of the Parish: Sunday, June 15, 10:30 AM
A Special Meeting of the members of The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is scheduled for Sunday, June 15, at 10:30 AM to vote on a request to Thomas G. Ainsworth, Esquire, of South Portland, Maine, the Trustee of the Ruth Eddy White Trust for the benefit of the Church which was established under the will of Ruth Eddy White dated April 22, 2008, that he exercise his sole and absolute discretion to distribute all of the undistributed income and principal in the Trust to the Church, with one-half to be added to the S. Mary’s Programs Endowment Fund and one-half to be added to the S. Mary’s Buildings and Grounds Endowment Fund.
The Vestry has called for this Special Meeting to be held at the start of our gathering with Bishop Steve in order to discuss the future mission of our parish family.
Memorial Day Parade and Refreshments: Monday, May 26
Once again, the Falmouth parade will end at the Pine Grove Memorial across the street around 10:45 AM. After this, all are invited for refreshments under the tent on our front lawn. Please consider joining us for this event as a ministry opportunity to greet our guests and visitors and to give them a tour of our beautiful church and campus.
Ascension Day Potluck, Haiti Video & Eucharist: Thursday, May 29
Everyone is invited to gather for a Community Potluck Dinner at 6 pm, during which we will hear once again from our three Haiti missionaries and view the excellent video which documents their experience back in November. At 7 pm, we will move into the church for our Ascension Day Eucharist. This marks the 40th day after the Resurrection, when the Lord left the apostles and returned to life in the spiritual realm – but now clothed with the full humanity of his incarnate life. We will remember and celebrate this together. Please come to either the Potluck or the Eucharist – or both, as your schedule allows.
Safe Church Training Sessions for the Spring
The Diocese of Maine's Safe Church Training program includes healthy church practices for the safety of any ministry with adults, the protection of children and youth, and elder abuse prevention. Everyone working with children and youth, and senior adults, are encouraged to attend one of the all-day training sessions. One more is remaining:
June 7: 9am – 3pm in Augusta
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 his cell anytime at 207-310-0268.
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Ginny Stelk. If you or someone you know would like Communion brought to them, please call the Parish Office. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine.
THE PASCHAL SEASON IS THE GREAT FIFTY DAYS!
These are festive days of celebration. Following ancient custom, there is no kneeling, no fasting, no confession of sin during this season. The word for “resurrection” in the New Testament (anastasis) literally means “standing up again”, and so we stand up with Christ during these days. From now until the Day of Pentecost, let the joy of the risen Lord be on your lips, in your heart and in your homes. Smile, give thanks, and sing the “Alleluia” with energy and hope! For Christ is risen indeed!
This Week at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 18 8:00am The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour in the auditorium
9:15am Family Chapel – for all families and children
9:30am Guiding RAY begins
10:00am The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Contemporary Eucharist
11:15am Coffee Hour in the auditorium
3:45pm FUN IS God – youth movie and dinner
Monday 19 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 20 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff meeting
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 21 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:00pm Vestry meeting
7:00pm Bible Study @ the Hurdman’s
Thursday 22 10:30am Wisdom Seekers Bible Study
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Friday 23 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are!
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 24 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine
5:00pm Fithian & Lor wedding
Sunday 25 Preble Street Soup Kitchen – our Sunday of service
8:00am The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour in the auditorium
9:15am Family Chapel – for all families and children
9:30am Guiding RAY begins
10:00am The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Contemporary Eucharist
11:15am Coffee Hour in the auditorium
11:30am Middlers project & ice cream celebration
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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