Saint Mary’s Weekly News
March 1, 2015 – The Second Sunday in Lent
Project Scarf Distribution –
The parish and friends are invited to join our youth in distributing dozens of handmade scarves to those who need them to stay warm in the downtown Portland area. Meet in the church parking lot at 10am on Saturday, February 28.
5 for 5 in Lent: Small Groups for everyone! You can still participate.
Sunday at 4 pm in Yarmouth: “Freeway” study led by Fr. Nathan
Monday at 7 pm in Scarborough: “Being Christian” study led by Fr. Jim Low
Tuesday at 11 am at Saint Mary’s: “Being Christian” study led by Deacon Christine
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in W. Falmouth: “Being Christian” study led by Jane Stegemann
Wednesday at 7 pm in Falmouth: Epistle of James study led by the Hurdman’s
THIS is our special program for Lent! Our goal is for everyone to make a special Lenten commitment for 5 weeks to participate in a small group study. This is a proven path to grow spiritually and to strengthen our community here at Saint Mary’s.
Need details? Call the Parish Office or go to www.smary.org. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Calling ALL BOOKS, BOOKS; we need more BOOKS!!
Book, Bake and Soup Sale in support of Outreach: March 21
As part of our 2015 Outreach Project, S. Mary's is holding its Book, Bake & Soup Sale on Sat., March 21st , from 9 AM to 1 PM. WE NEED YOU to: donate books, videos, games & puzzles; sort books; sell books; BAKE for the bake sale; clean-up. Please sign up to help in whatever way you are able and willing. There are sign-up sheets outside the Guild Room. Regarding books, games or puzzles: Please leave all donations downstairs on the HUGE table in the big storage room. Please, NO used textbooks, encyclopedia sets, or magazine sets.
Serving The World
St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry
In addition to the everyday essentials that are not purchasable with Food Stamps, there is a tremendous need for winter clothes at St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry. It would be greatly appreciated if your donations are clean, folded and placed in bags small enough to carry easily when transporting the items to the pantry. Thank you very much for your contributions. Also, please note that the next date for Saint Mary’s to volunteer at the pantry is March 24th from 9:00 to 11:00. If you would like more information or need a ride, please contact Judith Brooks at 781-2097.
Don’t buy your coffee anywhere else! Support Souper Supper at S. Mary's
Fair Traded “Coffee by Design” Coffee on Sale Now!
If 50 families bought just 1 bag a month, we could support our Souper Supper community fellowship effort! …. and support fair trade practices by local owners…..and get GREAT organic coffee! Win! Win! Win!
Christian Formation Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
At 9:30 AM, Family Chapel is a brief time for families and children in the Fr. James Chapel. Guiding RAY classes begin immediately afterward at 9:45 AM.
The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples in the Kneeler Room (near the Auditorium) beginning at 9:45 AM every Sunday morning.
The Middlers (Middle Schoolers) meet at 9:30 AM over in the Living Room of the Rectory. They are led by Jeff and Diane Campbell and they all have a great time together!
Youth Ministry
Acolyte Bowling & Pizza – THIS Sunday afternoon, March 1 at 5pm
All acolytes and families are invited for a fun time at Colonial Bowling in Westbrook. Fr. Nathan will join us there a bit later on.
Middle School Winter Event: March 6 – 8
Friday night to Sunday afternoon at St. Paul’s Church in Brunswick. All of those in 6 – 8th grade are invited to meet new friends from across the state, have fun, and learn more about God. Go now to www.maineyouth.net to register. Don’t miss it!
High School Service Group: March 13, 22, 27
This group serves as a vehicle for service, fellowship and spirituality for all high schoolers. We will focus on two of S. Mary's established outreach programs: Preble Street Soup Kitchen (on the 4th Sunday of every month) and Souper Supper (on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.) Please see the Sign-Up Table outside the Guild Room. Or contact Anne LaFond (alafond@maine.rr.com or 781-8820) with your dates/times or any questions you might have.
Young Life Club: every MONDAY night at 7:31PM !
Every Monday night at 2 Town Landing Rd (the Herdrich family house), all high schoolers are invited to come and bring a friend. You can park in the town lot across from the Town Landing Market. This is CRAZY fun every time!
Meetings, Gatherings and Events
“Be Still”: 7 – 8 PM on Monday evening in the Chapel
Saint Mary's serves to offer multiple ways for all to seek, hear, experience God.
One such way is to stop and give ourselves an opportunity to listen. Beginning March 2, parishioners are warmly invited to gather in the Father James' Chapel on the first Monday each month between 7pm and 8pm for silent reflection, contemplation or meditation. There will be no presentation or service. Come for five minutes or come for an hour.
Free Concert in Yarmouth: Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 PM
Join the Grove City College Touring Choir of 44 select singers at The First Baptist Church of Yarmouth for a free concert of sacred choral music.
Traditional Hymn Sing: March 22, 3 – 4 PM
Join an ecumenical group at Falmouth Congregational church for an all community Hymn Sing led by Pastor Michael Richards. Old favorites, new ones and requests are encouraged. Refreshments will follow. FMI: call 781-3413
Good Friday Blood Drive: April 3, 12 noon – 5 pm
SIGN-UP NOW for a special opportunity to share the gift of life with others as we remember the new life that Christ has given to us in the Paschal mystery. Here in our Parish House Auditorium. Go to www.redcrossblood.org and use our code “SMary” to make your appointment. We are looking for 50 donors on this day!
Get Stitching: every Tuesday at 1 PM
We are gathering at the church EVERY TUESDAY AT 1:00pm to stitch. Some are knitting prayer scarves, some making dryer balls, some quilting, some making mitten, or socks, or vests. We help each other and chat about whatever we want. There is laughter as well as concern for our world. Everyone is welcome to an hour (and a half) of productive fellowship.
Noonday Prayer every weekday in the Chapel
VERY IMPORTANT! Prayer is central to our community. This takes 10 minutes and all are welcome. You are also invited, wherever you may be, to STOP and PRAY at 12 noon for those in need, for our parish family, for our bishop, and for your own life with God. On Thursdays, we include prayers for healing and the Eucharist.
Lenten Concert by St. Mary Schola: March 25, 27, 29
Schola’s spring Lenten concert will include Bach’s Cantata 159, music by Carissimi as well as motets from the Renaissance, Baroque and modern eras. The March 24 concert is in Brunswick, the March 27 concert is at the Cathedral of Saint Luke, and the March 29 concert will be here at 4 PM. FMI and to buy tickets, go to www.stmaryschola.org .
Community Care & Nurture
Communicating with Father Nathan
Feel free to contact 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.
Prayer Concerns for this week:
For healing: Alden Parker, Andy, Tommy, Melodie, Nitsa, Helen Baldwin, Rick Bartlett, Sasha and Chris Bartlett, Suzanne Bauer, Michelle Bilodeau, Gay Freeman, Paula Gardner, Sarah Gorman, John Horahan, Russell Jennings, Angela Kase, Mary Loring, Arthur Markos, Sandy Pauly, Peg Pierce, Wendy Pierce, Dennis Pike.
For those deployed: for Mark Winter, and for all active-duty military personnel and their families.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER LIST, write them on the Sunday Prayer List found in the Narthex or contact the Office (781-3366 or smary@smary.org).
This Week at Saint Mary’s
Sun., March 1 8:00am The Second Sunday in Lent: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour & The Moth @ Saint Mary’s
9:30am Family Chapel & The Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am The Second Sunday in Lent: Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour continues
4:00pm Lent Small Group: “Freeway” study in Yarmouth
5:00pm Acolytes Bowling Party!
Monday 2 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
3:30–6pm MMSET tutoring classes
7 – 8pm Be Still gathering in the Chapel
7:00pm Lent Small Group: “Being Christian” study in Scarborough
7:31pm Young Life Club
Tuesday 3 9:30am Art Group in auditorium
11:00am Lent Small Group: “Being Christian” study at Saint Mary’s
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff meeting
1:00pm Get Stitching
1:30pm Food for the Soul at Foreside Harbor
3:30pm Lent Small Group: “Being Christian” study in West Falmouth
3:30pm Executive Committee meeting
6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon
7:00pm AA in the Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 4 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm Lent Small Group: “Epistle of James” study in Falmouth
Thursday 5 12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 6 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
9-4pm Lifeline Screening held in the auditorium
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
Saturday 7 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsals
Sunday 8 8:00am The Third Sunday in Lent: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour & The Moth @ Saint Mary’s
9:30am Family Chapel & The Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am The Third Sunday in Lent: Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour continues
4:00pm Lent Small Group: “Freeway” study in Yarmouth
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
