Saint Mary’s Weekly News
August 2, 2015 – The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
The ANGELUS and our Patronal Feast of Saint Mary on August 16
In August, we celebrate our parish’s Patronal Feast as we remember the faithful life and blessed death of Mary, the mother of our Lord. Every week, we gather in her name and under her patronage, because we desire to lead a faithful life and to meet a blessed death in the same way as she did. This August, we will pray the ancient Angelus prayer in place of the Creed as a way to meditate upon her life and to ask for her assistance.
Christian Formation Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth):
Guiding RAY program will take a break for the summer months and resume on September 13. For more information on our Guiding RAY or Godly Play programs, please visit our website www.smary.org
The Nursery will remain open for our youngest disciples in the Kneeler Room (near the Auditorium) beginning at 9:15 AM every Sunday morning.
Youth Ministry
Young Life Club: is on summer break now
Watch for notes of upcoming events and the re-launching of Club in September.
Camp Bishopswood: our diocesan camp in Hope, Maine
For all of our middle-schoolers and high-schoolers out there!
· BION Camp, August 18 – 22: For those who have completed grades 6 – 12, with coffee houses and game nights, ultimate Frisbee, cabin challenges and more!
Go to www.bishopswood.org or to www.maineyouth.org to register and FMI.
Serving The World
Souper Suppers at Saint Mary’s: Every 2nd and 4th Friday – August 14 and 28
This is a FREE Friday night dinner for everyone and anyone. Join us for supper for a relaxed evening of fellowship and outreach to the community and each other.
And join the Souper Supper Team!
These dinners, 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. Helpers are always needed! We’d love to have you join us and help out in set-up, serving food or clean-up. FMI: contact Jennifer Gregg jenniferanngregg@gmail.com.
Falmouth Food Pantry
Serving the needs of citizens in Falmouth and surrounding communities for over 25 years. Food and supplies may be brought to worship on Sundays or to the Parish House during the week. FFP is always in need of hot and cold cereals, canned meats and fish, canned soups (especially healthy and low sodium), and canned fruit (especially light or in juice.) Thank you for your compassion and generosity!
Haiti Mission Trip in February 2016: INTERESTED?
Want to see and support the work of the Christian school Institution Univers in person? There will be a brief meeting of all those potentially interested in the Haiti trip between the liturgies on Sunday, September 13 at 9:15 AM in the Auditorium. Kelly Ianno and Becky Pride will be there to answer any questions you may have. Folks will need to decide if they plan to go on the trip by November 1. FMI: contact Kelly (mianno@maine.rr.com) or Becky (rebeccapride1@gmail.com).
Safe Passage Documentary Showing and Silent Auction
A local Safe Passage Support Team is holding a silent auction and a documentary showing at Saint Mary’s Church on Wednesday, August 5th in Falmouth, Maine. We are auctioning off a variety of items such as gift cards, fitness classes, handmade jewelry... etc. The silent auction will start at 6:30 along with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and then we will show a short documentary film about Safe Passage around 7:00 - 7:15.
100% of proceeds will go directly towards Safe Passage to help fund their amazing program! All in the community are invited to join in the fellowship, the bidding, and the learning opportunity.
Upcoming Events & Gatherings
Koinonia: summertime prayer and fellowship
Every other Wednesday evening in July and August, beginning at 6:30 pm, we will gather together for an informal, outdoor time of prayer, sharing, learning, food and fellowship.
· August 12: Ice Cream and a Movie – bring your favorite ice cream to share and watch a Maine-based family movie (The Iron Giant) on the lawn!
· August 26: Intro to the Ukulele with “The Flukes” – led by the Falmouth Library Ukulele group, with a chance to play a uke yourself and eat some good dessert
11th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction: Saturday, August 8 at 4:30 PM
Saint Mary’s 11th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction. Beginning at 4:30, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, friends and neighbors for fun, fellowship and feasting on lobsters or BBQ. To reserve your meal, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, admin@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net. The Auction Committee is asking for your help. We are looking for Live and Silent Auction items: services, experiences, event tickets and gift certificates. Kindly give this some consideration and remember that no offering is too small. Questions? Contact Jim & Betsy Stoddard.
Saint Mary’s GODSPEED Teams in the Maine Marathon: October 4
Who is going to run with Nathan+ and other Saint Marians? Calling all runners – of ALL abilities! Since we cannot gather for worship on Sunday morning of the Maine Marathon (October 4), everyone is invited to gather to run as part of our Saint Mary’s relay teams. Distances vary from 5 miles to 9 miles. Start your training now! Want to join one of the teams? Talk with Nathan+ know or email him at nathanferrell@smary.org .
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.
Community Care & Nurture
Communicating with Father Nathan
Feel free to contact Nathan+ at any time if you wish to speak with him. You can call or text his cell anytime at 207-310-0268 or e-mail him directly at nathanferrell@smary.org but know that email is not checked when he is off or away.
Prayer Concerns for this week: For healing: Nancy Casey, Louise Downs, Calvin Dunwoody, Gay Freeman, Paula Gardner, Lisa Gaskin, Sarah Gorman, Lynn Hathaway, Cindy Horton, John Horahan, Gretchen Lane, Scott Ryan, Cathy Stakel, and Margaret.
For those deployed: for Mark Winter, and for all active-duty military 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
Sunday 2 8:00am The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:30am The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
10:30am Coffee Hour continues
Monday 3 9:00am Budget & Finance Committee meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
4:30pm Outreach Ministry meeting
7:00pm Be Still ( in the Chapel)
Tuesday 4 10:00am Order of Saint Luke in the Wool Room
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff Meeting
1:00pm Get Stitching in the Wool Room
3:30pm Executive Committee meeting
6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon
7:00pm AA in the Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon – in Guild Room
Wednesday 5 10:00am Mainely Weavers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:30pm Safe Passage Fundraiser (film at 7:15pm)
Thursday 6 Nathan+ at Global Leadership Summit (Aug. 6 – 7)
11:00am Parish Administrator’s telephone meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Friday 7 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
Saturday 8 4:30pm 11th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction
Sunday 9 8:00am The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:30am Contemporary Eucharist and Holy Baptism
10:30am Coffee Hour continues
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366