Saint Mary’s Weekly News
October 3-4, 2015 – Maine Marathon Weekend
Autumn MISSION MORNING: Saturday, October 3 at 9 AM
In place of Sunday morning worship (not taking place due to the ME Marathon), ALL are invited to gather on SATURDAY morning at 9am in the Auditorium to be sent out to see and serve God in the community!
Three different local projects are planned:
· Family Friendly Coastal Clean-up on Mackworth Island (dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring garden gloves)
· Family Friendly singing and visiting at a local Nursing Home
· Family Friendly in-home/yard work for select community members in need (dress for the weather and bring garden gloves)
Nursery care will be provided at Saint Mary's for ages up to 3½ while families are out on mission.
The anticipated food drive at a local supermarket to benefit the Falmouth Food Pantry has been cancelled because no Falmouth or Portland supermarket could accommodate us. So instead, we are asking all parishioners to consider bringing ONE item on Saturday morning for the Food Pantry basket that will be blessed and subsequently delivered to the Falmouth Food Pantry or Sunday at 5pm for the Eucharist and Baptism. While ANY non-perishible food would be gratefully accepted, the pantry is in particular need of:
canned tuna fish
plain white rice in one-pound bags
chick peas (garbanzo beans)
As a reminder, we will CAR POOL from Saint Mary's to our various projects. So, we look forward to gathering in the auditorium at 9am for coffee, last minute administrative needs and a short service. We will return from our various "missions" at 11:30pm for the Eucharist and a light lunch. We look forward to this opportunity to see and serve God in His creation--together with you!!
Prayer Vigil for the Earth, our Common Home: Sat., October 3, 6:30 PM
An ecumenical gathering at Foreside Community Church to kick-off our community discussion of Pope Francis’ new teaching, Laudato Sí, which calls on all humanity to undergo a “global ecological conversion.”
Maine Marathon: Three Saint Mary’s GODSPEED Relay Teams Oct 4th AM
Join us on Sunday, 10/4 to cheer on the Maine Marathon runners as they pass by Saint Mary’s!! Meet at 7:30 AM and stay as long as you’re able. We’re arranging for parking on Route 1 which will enable you some flexibility. There’s a path from Route 1 to Route 88. Bring drums, noise makers and enthusiasm to give these runners a big Saint Mary’s boost! We’ll have coffee, bagels and fellowship for all who come! Interested and have ideas for celebrating or aiding the runners? Contact Janet Bowne (janetbowne@maine.rr.com).
Celebration of Holy Baptism: Sunday, October 4 at 5 PM
All are welcome as we gather to baptize Hope Duchin and to celebrate Communion.
Thursday Eucharists: every week in the Chapel at 12 noon
This is a beautiful, informal time to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scripture or the saint of the day, time for group discussion, and prayers for healing.
Noonday Prayer every other weekday in the Chapel
Pause for 10 minutes of prayer together. Everyone is welcome! You are also invited, wherever you may be, to STOP and PRAY with us in the Spirit at 12 noon for those in need, for our parish family, for our bishop, and for your own daily life with God.
Autumn Study Groups continue: Still time to sign up!
Look for the sign-up sheets outside the Guild Room to ensure that we have enough room and plenty of books for all to participate. Join us for one or more!
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM (began September 22)
Ø “The Four Vision Quests of Jesus” – a six week study of Bishop Steven Charleston's book led by Deacon Christine. This book offers us a new perspective on four of the key events of Jesus' ministry through the lens of Native American spirituality.
Tuesdays at 4 PM (began September 23)
Ø “Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home” – a six week study of Richard Foster’s book led by Deacon Christine. The book is a classic on every kind of prayer from adoration to contemplation and everything in between.
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (beginning October 7)
Ø “Care for Our Common Home” – at the Maine Audubon Center at Gilsland Farm.
Come together for a community study of Pope Francis’ recent teaching letter which calls on every single human being to understand “just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace.” All Falmouth congregations are participating in this study group which will continue for 5 weeks.
Oct. 7 at 6:30 Introduction to Laudato Sí at Maine Audubon, Route One, Falmouth, led by Fr. Daniel Greenleaf
Oct. 14 at 6:30 Science and the creation story, at Plummer-Motz, Fal. Parks and Recreation, led by Rev. Janet Dorman
Oct. 21 at 6:30 Humans and technology, Maine Audubon, Route One, Falmouth, TBA
Oct. 28 at 6:30 Sustainable international development, at Plummer-Motz, Fal. Parks & Rec, led by Rev. Bob Gustafson
Nov. 4 at 6:30 Spirituality and action, Maine Audubon, Route One, Falmouth,
led by Fr. Nathan Ferrell
Christian Formation Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): 9:30 / 9:45 each Sunday
At 9:30 AM, Family Chapel is a special time for families and children with Fr. Nathan in the Chapel. Guiding RAY classes begin immediately afterward at 9:45 AM.
For more information on our Guiding RAY or Godly Play programs, please visit our website www.smary.org . The Nursery opens at 9:30 AM for our youngest disciples and has returned to the Guiding RAY spaces in the lower level of the Parish House.
Youth Ministry
Young Life Club: getting ready to re-launch soon!
Watch for notes of upcoming events and the re-launching of Club soon.
High School Service Group
All High Schoolers are invited to come together for service, fellowship and spiritual growth! We work with two of Saint Mary's established outreach programs: Souper Supper (every 2nd and 4th Friday) and Preble Street Soup Kitchen. Please see the sign-up Table outside the Guild Room. Or contact Anne LaFond (781-8820 or alafond@maine.rr.com) with your dates/times and any questions.
Serving The World
Souper Suppers at Saint Mary’s: every 2nd and 4th Friday – Oct. 9 & 23
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! FMI: contact Jennifer, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com.
The 7th annual Harvest Community Supper: Thursday, October 15
4:30 – 7 PM at the Falmouth Congregational Church (267 Falmouth Road). Saint Mary’s, the other Falmouth churches and the Jewish community will again band together to host a free turkey supper to raise funds (donations requested at the door) for the Falmouth Food Pantry, a resource serving the growing need experienced by many of our neighbors. Please come by and enjoy an evening of good food, goodwill and friendship. We need Saint Marians who are willing to donate and cook turkeys, bake squash, and to help with serving and cleanup. Please sign-up to volunteer before October 5 by the Guild Room. FMI, please contact John Brooks (781-2097).
Upcoming Events & Gatherings
SPARKLES NEWS: Saturday, December 5
GIFT BOXES are in the auditorium and ready for you to take. Theme ideas are on the sign-up sheet. Take a box, fill it with appropriate items and bring it to the office NO LATER than November 12th. We will arrange them, label and wrap them and have them ready to sell at the boutique.
WE NEED BEANS!! Saint Mary's Friendship soup has become a popular item at the boutique. To create it, we need your donations of dried beans (any type or color but no lentils, please) to be placed in the basket outside the Guild Room.
The second Sparkles organizational meeting is Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 in the Guild Room. All are welcome and encouraged to join in!
The first Sparkles drop-off date is Saturday, October 10th 9am-12noon
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.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Nancy Casey, Zachary Ferrell, Jackie Kopacz, Gay Freeman, Lisa Gaskin, Sarah Gorman, Lynn Hathaway, Cindy Horton, John Horahan, Shelly Maher, Roger Murray, Becky Pride, Scott Ryan, Cathy Stakel, and Jim Whittemore.
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
Saturday 3 9:00am “Morning Mission”
9:30-11:30 Go out and serve the world with gladness
11:30am Return to church for Holy Eucharist and lunch
6:30pm Ecumenical Prayer Vigil for ‘Care of our Common Home’ at Foreside CC
Sunday 4 Maine Marathon – no morning services! (join us as we cheer on the runners!)
5:00pm Holy Eucharist and Baptism
Monday 5 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
4:30pm Outreach meeting
7:00pm Be Still in the Fr James Chapel
Tuesday 6 9-12:30 Art Group in Auditorium
10:00am Order of Saint Luke in the Wool Room
10:30am “The Four Vision Quests of Jesus” Book Study (3) in Guild Room
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Get Stitching in the White Wool Room
1:00pm Staff meeting
3:30pm Executive Committee meeting
4:00pm “Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home” (#3) in Guild Room
6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon
7:00pm AA in auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon meeting – in Guild Room
Wednesday 7 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6 - 8pm Women’s Chorale rehearsal in Chapel
6:30pm “Care for Our Common Home” at the ME Audubon Introduction to Laudato Si
Thursday 8 12noon Thursday Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearsals
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 9 Parish Office is closed on Fridays
7:30-3pm Pine Grove School training seminar in auditorium
12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself
5:00pm Community Souper Supper
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
7:00pm Classic Cinema presents “Niagara”
Saturday 10 9-12noon Sparkles drop-off #1
Sunday 11 8:00am The 21st Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour begins
9:30am Family Chapel & The Middlers
9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin
10:00am The 21st Sunday after Pentecost Contemporary Eucharist
11:15am Coffee Hour continues
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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