news: May 2016

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Saint Mary's eNEWS for 5.29.16

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

May 29, 2016 – The Second Sunday after Pentecost

Serving The World

REMEMBER! You can still bring in children’s SOCKS (size 9-2) or UNDERPANTS for boys or girls (sizes 4, 5, 6) for the children at the Headstart Program in Kennedy Park.

Souper Supper: 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of each month – June 10 and 24

Our free suppers in our Parish House Auditorium open to anyone and everyone. Please consider dropping in sometime between 5 – 7 PM on either evening for dinner served in a family-style setting and consisting of a hearty soup, salad, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. And we are always looking for more servers to join the Souper Supper Team. FMI, contact Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com or 781-2665).

Youth Ministry

Can You Give One Hour This Summer to Our Youngest Parishioners?

We are in need of parishioners to staff the Nursery on Sundays during summer! Our devoted nursery caregiver, Alison Hayward, will be in the UK this summer to visit with and care for her parents and hopefully enjoy a very well-deserved vacation. We need one adult to work with our teen assistant, Rose Claar each Sunday, from 9:45-11am through June 12 and then 9:30-10:30 for the rest of the summer, to ensure that our youngest parishioners have the care they need throughout this period. This is a paid position - adults will receive $35 each Sunday they serve, with sincere gratitude from Parish leadership and the Guiding RAY program.

If you can help us out...and we are so very much hoping that you can... please click on the following link and inscribe your name next to the date you select.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iOh9DyIcmqLXyLWsg1MtyxT8zHQkDCEkfOHQIi0lw74/edit?usp=sharing Or, sign up on the sheet in the Parish House.

Any questions? Please contact Jenniferanngregg@gmail.com

Young Life Club: Not this week, but on Monday, June 6 at 7:31PM

Our area Young Life Club is growing all the time! All area high schoolers (and eighth -graders) are invited to come and bring a friend. The more people, the better! Next week’s Club will meet once more at the Herdrich’s house at 2 Town Landing Rd, Falmouth. If anyone is curious about this, please contact Fr. Nathan who is on the YL Committee.

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)

At 9:30 AM, Family Chapel is a brief time for families and children to be with Fr. Nathan in the Chapel. Guiding RAY classes begin immediately afterward at 9:45 AM.

The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples downstairs beginning at 9:45 AM.

Youth Celebration Sunday: June 12at 10 AM

As the 2015-2016 Guiding RAY year comes to a close, we look forward to celebrating our children and teachers on June 12 at our 10am service and with our traditional Strawberry Shortcake Sunday that will follow both services. There will be no formal Guiding RAY classes that day (though the Nursery will be open for business.) Our children will take part and help in the service that day. After the service, Guiding RAY will host the special Strawberry Shortcake feast at coffee hour, where we hope all will attend and wish our families and teachers a well-deserved rest from classes.

Camp Bishopswood: our diocesan camp in Hope, Maine

There are many different ways for you to experience Bishopswood this summer:

· Mini-Camp, June 26–28, 30-Jul 7, Aug 7-9: For children ages 6 – 8, this is an brief introduction to overnight camp. High staff to camper ratio and LOTS of fun!

· Summer Camp Weeks, June 26 – August 13: For ages 8 – 16. One week or more.

· BION Camp, August 16 – 20: Only for those completing grades 6 – 12, with crafts, game nights, ultimate Frisbee, cabin challenges and more!

Go to www.bishopswood.org or to www.maineyouth.org to register and FMI.

Gatherings & Events

Zenith Journey to Katahdin: August 4 - 6

Every Mainer needs to visit Chimney Pond in Baxter State Park and to reach the summit of Katahdin (the zenith of Maine), if they are able. Join Fr. Nathan and a group of 12 for a summer-time adventure in amazing Baxter State Park. Two nights in lean-to’s, one of which will be at the famous Chimney Pond campground. Space is limited, so speak with Nathan+ now to reserve your spot for an unforgettable experience!

Saturday, August 13: Saint Mary's 12^th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction

To be held on our lawns, weather permitting. Beginning at 4:30 pm, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, family and friends for fun, fellowship and feasting. Lobster/Steamer dinner, BBQ Chicken dinner, and grilled burgers and hotdogs. To purchase tickets, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, smary@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net.

The Auction Committee has received live and silent auction items thus far including Red Sox tickets. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? If you prefer to underwrite, Gift certificates are very popular. We are still looking for a co-chair for this wonderful annual event; if interested, contact the Wardens or the Stoddard.

Community Care & Nurture

Wisdom Seekers: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM – continue study of “Half-Truths”

The Wisdom Seekers will be reading Half Truths by Methodist pastor and popular author Adam Hamilton to explore what the Bible does say about God's activity in our lives. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion on any Tuesday. The group is led by Deacon Christine and meets in the Guild Room.

Noonday Prayer every weekday in the Chapel

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.

Thursday Eucharist: two more weeks until a summer break

Looking for inspiration and spiritual community during the week? This is what happens on Thursdays in the Chapel. This is a beautiful, informal time to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scriptures or the lives of the saints, time for group discussion, and prayers for healing. June 9 will be the last gathering before summer.

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 during the weekend or when he’s away.

Prayer Concerns for this week: Kathryn Kuehn, David Bates, Gardener Bilodeau, Peter Blaze, John Delaney, Janet Dorman, John Fournier, Gay Freeman, Olive Galen, Sarah Gorman, Mary Jeton, Angela Kase, Chandra Lowe, Julie Otte, Roger Murray, Mark Reinhart, Stewart Stalnecker, Bucky.

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 29 8:00am Second Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Coffee Hour

9:30am Family Chapel

9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin

10:00am Second Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

11:00am Coffee Hour continues

Monday 30 Parish Office closed for Memorial Day

10:00am Memorial Day parade begins at American Legion Hall and ends across from Saint Mary’s. We will host refreshments after the parade.

Tuesday 31 9:30am Art Group in Auditorium

10:30am Wisdom Seekers

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

1:00pm Staff meeting

1:00pm Get Stitching group

6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon

7:00pm AA in the Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 1 Lifetouch directory photo appointments in lower level, 2 – 9pm

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Garden club setting up in auditorium & church

6:00pm ORI meeting in the Guild Room

6-8:30pm Bach Festival rehearsal in the Chapel

Thursday 2 Lifetouch directory photo appointments in lower level, 2 – 9pm

12noon Thursday Eucharist – in the Chapel

7:00pm Saint Mary’s Choir rehearsal

Saint Mary’s Garden Club Flower show judging in auditorium and church

Friday 3 Lifetouch directory photo appointments in lower level, 2 – 9pm

Parish Office is closed on Fridays

Saint Mary’s Garden Club Flower Show in auditorium and church

12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you are

5:30pm Al-Anon to meet in Chapel area

Saturday 4 Lifetouch directory photo appointments in lower level 10am – 5pm

Saint Mary’s Garden Club Flower show in auditorium and church

Sunday 5 8:00am Third Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Coffee Hour

9:30am Family Chapel

9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin

10:00am Third Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

11:00am Coffee Hour continues

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road

Falmouth, Maine 04105

207.781.3366

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Saint Mary's eNEWS for 5.22.16

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

May 22, 2016 – Trinity Sunday and our Spring Mission Morning

No regular Sunday services! Everyone is called to come together for mission and service at 9 AM in the Auditorium! It is going to be a beautiful day as we put our faith into action and “SERVE the world in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Mission Morning at Saint Mary’s is THIS Sunday

May 22, from 9am - 12-Noon.

We will gather at 9am in the Auditorium for a brief service and then go out in groups to find and serve Christ in the community, returning at 11:30 for the Holy Eucharist and,if you choose, a light lunch and fellowship. We have some great projects from which to choose, details of which you will find below.

For this Sunday's Mission Morning, we are collecting for the Headstart Program in Kennedy Park, so we ask all participants to bring children's SOCKS (SIZE 9-2) OR UNDERPANTS for boys or girls (sizes 4,5,6) to St. Mary's that morning.

We hope you will find among these projects something that calls you, and look forward to seeing you Sunday morning!

Ø Bringing Spring to Seniors at the Cedars: Carpool to deliver marigolds to and visit with patients at the Cedar's Convalescent Home in Portland. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and single adults alike! Some residents will appreciate a pop-in with a plant and a card, while others are lonely and would love for you to sit and visit for 10 minutes. Your choice!! Plants and cards provided.

Ø Create a collage for the Falmouth food Pantry: You will stay at Saint Mary's and create a collage (materials and design all provided) that will brighten the Falmouth Food Pantry.

Ø Spring Clean-up at the homes of Beth Shaw and Susan Chapman. As you may know, Beth and her family are moving to Portland. You will travel to her new home in Portland to do yard-work--weeding and edging flower beds that are in need of TLC. Susan Chapman lives in Falmouth; She needs to have her window-boxes planted and summer outdoor furniture placed. (Please bring gardening gloves; gardening tools provided.)

Ø Ready firewood for Cumberland Wood Bank. Carpool to North Yarmouth to cut, split and stack wood.. Please bring gloves, safety glasses. appropriate footwear and , if you have them, chaps, a splitting maul and log splitter. One must be 18 years of age to operate equipment. You are encouraged to visitwww.woodbank.org/safety-forms before Sunday.

Ø Spring Cleanup at Milestone Old Orchard Beach Residential Center. Carpool to Old Orchard Beach and spend one hour cleaning up the facility and grounds.

Annual Bridge–a–Thon: TOMORROW, Friday, May 20, 12:30 – 4 PM

Saint Mary's Bridge-a-thon has earned Falmouth fame!!! A spring delight for up to 84 players who come to Saint Mary's for fun, food, and prizes! Find a table for four to play bridge, Mah Jong OR any other four-person game. $12 per person.

Any questions or concerns? Call Betsy Stoddard (829-2026) or Jan Mordarski (899-4099).

Saint Mary’s Garden Club Plant Sale: Saturday, May 21, 9am – 12noon

Find the best in annuals, perennials, grasses and herbs. This is a very popular annual event held under the big tent on the front lawn. Get here early for the best selection!

Serving The World

Souper Supper: 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of each month – May 27

Our free suppers in our Parish House Auditorium open to anyone and everyone. Consider dropping in sometime between 5 – 7 PM on one of these Friday evenings for dinner served in a family-style setting and consisting of a hearty soup, salad, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. And we are always looking for more servers to join the Souper Supper Team. FMI, contact Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com or 781-2665).

Youth Ministry

Young Life Club: Monday, May 23 at 7:31 PM (but not Memorial Day, 5/30)

Our area Young Life Club is growing each week! Club will meet at the Herdrich’s house at 2 Town Landing Rd in Falmouth. All area high schoolers (and eighth -graders) are invited to come and bring a friend. The more people, the better! If anyone is curious about this, please contact Fr. Nathan who is on the YL Leadership Committee.

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)

At 9:30 AM, Family Chapel is a brief time for families and children to be with Fr. Nathan in the Chapel. Guiding RAY classes begin immediately afterward at 9:45 AM.

The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples downstairs beginning at 9:45 AM.

Mark your calendars! June 12 is Youth Sunday and our Strawberry Shortcake Celebration! All children & teachers will attend the 10 AM Eucharist and be celebrated. In addition, there will be a number of baptisms, and this will be the last Sunday for the Choir before the summer season begins.

Gatherings & Events

2016 Parish Photo Directory: appointments available for June 1,2,3 & 4

We are getting ready to create a new photo directory, and we need you to help make it complete! There is no purchase necessary, but by participating you will receive a free printed directory and 8” x 10”. And we need everyone to participate to make this a good and usable resource. Sign-up by calling Beth in the office of through our website. The time slots available will be as follows:

· Wednesday, June 1: 2 – 9 Pm (times available after 7pm)

· Thursday, June 2: 2 – 9 PM (3 afternoon slots available and times after 7:30pm)

· Friday, June 3: 2 – 9 PM (4 afternoon slots available and times after 6pm)

· Saturday, June 4: 10 AM – 5 PM ( many slots available after 11:30am)

Changes in the Chancel for the Portland Bach Festival

Don’t panic! We are experimenting with removing the furniture in the Chancel! In June, Saint Mary’s will be the premier venue for the Portland Bach Festival which will require space for dozens of musicians and every available seat in the Nave. This is a great honor and a wonderful opportunity. In addition, the popularity of Saint Mary's Schola indicates that we make more seats available for patrons. Due to these upcoming events, we are looking at ways to open the Chancel to allow for more music festivals and events. All constructive feedback is welcome! Share your ideas with the staff or the wardens.

Adopt a Musician for one week in June!

The Portland Bach Festival seeks homestay accommodations within easy driving distance of Portland and Falmouth for their visiting artists. Individual stays range from 2 nights to the entire week, June 18-25. Please consider hosting one or more artists yourself, or share this information with a friend or colleague who would enjoy the experience. Contact Julie Marsh, Managing Director at julie@portlandbachfestival.org for more information and to sign up as a host.

SPARKLES NEWS

Cleaning Closets? Downsizing? Closing an estate? Be sure to consider donating your unique items, family treasures or gently used household goods to the Sparkles Boutique. Please, no rummage or books or clothes. Donation dates are not until the Fall but if you need help with storage, please call Jan Mordarski (899-4099) or Onnie Hastings (878-6683) and we will make arrangements. PLEASE do not drop off things without first speaking with Onnie or Jan.

Community Care & Nurture

Wisdom Seekers: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM – new study of “Half-Truths”

Have you ever said " God helps those who help themselves"? How about "God won't give you more than you can handle"? Would it surprise you to know that these and other common sayings do not come from the Bible? The Wisdom Seekers will be reading Half Truths by Methodist pastor and popular author Adam Hamilton to explore what the Bible does say about God's activity in our lives. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion on any Tuesday. The group is led by Deacon Christine and meets in the Guild Room.

Noonday Prayer every weekday in the Chapel

Thursday Eucharist: every Thursday in the Chapel at 12 noon

Looking for inspiration and spiritual community during the week? This is what happens every Thursday in the Chapel. This is a beautiful, informal time to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scriptures or the lives of the saints, time for group discussion, and prayers for healing.

Communicating with Father Nathan

Congratulations to the Horton family!

For many weeks, we prayed for Nick Horton, Becca and their unborn child. After many weeks of a challenging pregnancy, Becca gave birth on Sunday, May 15, to a very healthy son named Lucas Elijah Horton! He was born at 7 pounds, 10 ounces at a hospital in Los Angeles. Cindy and Chuck Horton, Nick’s grandparents, are driving to LA now to visit and to greet their new great-grandchild. We all need to give praise to God for this good and healthy outcome!

Prayer Concerns for this week: John Fournier, Bobbi Bernier, David Bates, Trent Billings, Gardener Bilodeau, Peter Blaze, John Delaney, Janet Dorman, Angela Kase, Chandra Lowe, Roger Murray, Julie Otte, Stewart Stalnecker, Bucky, Cliff Kucine.

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 21 9a-12n Garden Club Plant Sale under the big tent

9:30-2p Holy Cross Retreat in Guild room (and kitchen)

Sunday 22 Trinity Sunday: Spring Mission Morning

9:00am Welcome, Prayer and Sending Out (in Auditorium)

11:30am Gather again for Communion and Lunch

Monday 23 Deadline for June AVE material

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

3:30pm MMSET Class in Great Room

7:31pm Young Life Club (2 Town Landing Rd)

Tuesday 24 9:30am Art Group in Auditorium

10:30am Wisdom Seekers: book study of Half Truths

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

1:00pm Staff meeting

1:00pm Get Stitching group

6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon

7:00pm AA in the Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 25 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

Thursday 26 12noon Thursday Eucharist – in the Chapel

4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal & Awards in Auditorium

6:15pm Dowsers meet in Guild Room

7:00pm Saint Mary’s Choir rehearsal

Friday 27 Parish Office is closed on Fridays

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

5:30pm Kyros-Kirk wedding rehearsal

5 – 7pm Community Souper Supper

Saturday 28 10:00am Snow family interment in Saint Mary’s Woods

4:30pm Kyros-Kirk wedding

Sunday 29 8:00am The 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Coffee Hour

9:30am Family Chapel

9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin

10:00am The 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist

11:00am Coffee Hour continues

Monday 30 Memorial Day – Parish Office closed

10am Falmouth Town Parade begins

10:45am Refreshments under the big tent on the front lawn

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road

Falmouth, Maine 04105

207.781.3366

Monday, May 16, 2016

Saint Mary's eNEWS for 5.15.16

Saint Mary’s Weekly News

May 15, 2016 – The Day of Pentecost

Congratulations to our newest baptized disciple: Kellan Cressey

This Sunday, we will welcome Kellan to the household of God and the Body of Christ! And congratulations to him, his parents (Erica & Derek), his big brother (Brecken), and all of his family on his upcoming baptism.

2016 Parish Photo Directory: appointments available for June 1,2,3 & 4

We are getting ready to create a new photo directory, and we need you to help make it complete! There is no purchase necessary, but by participating you will receive a free printed directory and 8” x 10”. And we need everyone to participate to make this a good and usable resource. Sign-up details are in the May AVE and on the Saint Mary’s website. The time slots available will be as follows:

· Wednesday, June 1: 2 – 9 Pm

· Thursday, June 2: 2 – 9 PM

· Friday, June 3: 2 – 9 PM

· Saturday, June 4: 10 AM – 5 PM

Serving The World

Habitat for Humanity 5K Run and Walk: Saturday, May 14, 9 AM

We celebrate a two-decade relationship with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland. We are thankful for all the families with whom Saint Mary's and the Falmouth churches have partnered to provide stable, affordable housing in our communities. Our signature event to support this partnership is the Falmouth Foreside 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, May 14 which kicks off from Saint Mary's at 9 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM). A wonderful event for all ages and levels!! Cash prizes for walkers and runners! You can also register for either the Run or Walk at http://www.habitatportlandme.org. Click on Spring and Summer events! FMI, please reach out to Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com).

The Casco Bay 21K: Run for Young Life: Saturday, May 14, 9 AM

A full Half Marathon & Relay Race with all proceeds supporting Young Life Casco Bay.

Ø 9 AM start in Payson Park, Portland, run all of Rt. 88 to the Big Indian in Freeport

Ø Open relay race: no supervised relay points create your own team and divide the distance in any way. Each family can split the mileage as one relay team.

FMI: contact jordandroge@gmail.com REGISTER NOW at www.runinarace.com/CascoBay

Spring Mission Morning FOR ALL!

Next Sunday, May 22, beginning at 9 AM

This is how we will worship and serve God together next Sunday. Parishioners of all ages (this is VERY family-friendly) will gather in the Auditorium at 9 AM for a song and a prayer. Then we disperse in small groups to venture into the community for various projects. We return at 11:30 for Communion and a quick lunch. The nursery will be available for our youngest parishioners (up to 3 ½ years) from 9 AM – 12 noon. Here are the projects which offer a service opportunity for everyone:

· Morning at Milestone: Spring Clean-up at the OOB Residential Center

· Bringing Spring to Seniors. Bring marigolds to and visit with residents of a local convalescent home, leaving your “touch of spring” with them! (Family Friendly!)

· Falmouth Food Pantry Art Project. Stay at Saint Mary's to create a collage to cheer the Food Pantry clients. (Family Friendly!)

· Spring Clean-up for Neighbors in Need. Indoor and outdoor projects at homes of fellow parishioners and neighbors in need. (Family Friendly!)

· Lumberjacks for Cumberland. Cut, split, stack or deliver firewood for the Cumberland Food Bank (provides heating assistance to residents.)

REMEMBER! Bring children’s SOCKS (size 9-2) or UNDERPANTS for boys or girls (sizes 4, 5, 6) for the children at the Headstart Program in Kennedy Park

St. Elizabeth’s Jubilee Center: we serve 9 – 11 AM on Tuesday, May 17

Come out to serve those in need in Portland at Saint Elizabeth’s. A group from Saint Mary’s will be there on Tuesday morning to distribute clothing and other important items. Enter from the parking lot behind St. Luke’s Cathedral on Park Street.

Souper Supper: 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of each month – May 27

Our free suppers in our Parish House Auditorium open to anyone and everyone. Please consider dropping in sometime between 5 – 7 PM on either evening for dinner served in a family-style setting and consisting of a hearty soup, salad, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. And we are always looking for more servers to join the Souper Supper Team. FMI, contact Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com or 781-2665).

Youth Ministry

Young Life Club: Monday, May16 at 7:31PM

Our area Young Life Club is growing each week! This week, Club returns to the Herdrich’s house at 2 Town Landing Rd in Falmouth. All area high schoolers (and eighth -graders) are invited to come and bring a friend. The more people, the better! If anyone is curious about this, please contact Fr. Nathan who is on the YL Leadership Committee.

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)

At 9:30 AM, Family Chapel is a brief time for families and children to be with Fr. Nathan in the Chapel. Guiding RAY classes begin immediately afterward at 9:45 AM.

The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples downstairs beginning at 9:45 AM.

Gatherings & Events

Annual Bridge–a–Thon: Fri, May 20, 12:30 – 4 PM - Reserve your table now!

PLEASE SIGN UP to HELP and/or BRING FOOD ITEMS. Sign-up sheet is outside the Guild Room. Call Betsy Stoddard (829-2026) or Jan Mordarski (899-4099) with questions.

Saint Mary’s Garden Club Plant Sale: Saturday, May 21, 9am – 12noon

Find the best in annuals, perennials, grasses and herbs. Get here early!

Changes in the Chancel for the Portland Bach Festival

SPARKLES NEWS. Cleaning Closets? Downsizing? Closing an estate? Be sure to consider donating your unique items, family treasures or gently used household goods to the Sparkles Boutique. Please, no rummage or books or clothes.

Donation dates are not until the Fall but if you need help with storage, please call Jan Mordarski (899-4099) or Onnie Hastings (878-6683) and we will make arrangements. PLEASE do not drop off things without first speaking with Onnie or Jan.

Community Care & Nurture

Wisdom Seekers: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM – new study of “Half-Truths”

Noonday Prayer every weekday in the Chapel

Thursday Eucharist: every Thursday in the Chapel at 12 noon

Communicating with Father Nathan

Prayer Concerns for this week: David Bates, Trent Billings, Gardener Bilodeau, Peter Blaze, John Delaney, Janet Dorman, Gay Freeman, Olive Galen, Sarah Gorman, Mary Jeton, Angela Kase, Chandra Lowe, Roger Murray, Julie Otte, Mark Reinhart, Stewart Stalnecker, Bucky.

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 14 8:00am Habitat for Humanity 5K Walk & Run – Race begins at 9 am

8:00am The Casco Bay 21K for Young Life – Race at 9 in Payson Park

9:30am Boy Singers of Maine rehearse

4:00pm Soule & Reaves wedding

5:30pm NYA Pre-Prom Dinner in Auditorium

Sunday 15 8:00am The Day of Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist

9:00am Coffee Hour

9:30am Family Chapel

9:45am Guiding RAY classes begin

10:00am The Day of Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist & Holy Baptism

11:00am Coffee Hour continues with Blessing of the new Piano

Monday 16 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

3:30pm MMSET Class in Great Room

Tuesday 17 8:30am Saint Marians serve at St. Elizabeth’s

9:30am Art Group in Auditorium

10:30am Wisdom Seekers: book study of Half Truths

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

1:00pm Staff meeting

1:00pm Get Stitching group

6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon

7:00pm AA in the Auditorium

7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room

Wednesday 18 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

6:0pm Vestry meeting

Thursday 19 12noon Holy Eucharist – in the Chapel

4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal

7:00pm Saint Mary’s Choir rehearsal

Friday 20 Parish Office is closed on Fridays

12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel

12:30-4pm Bridge-A-Thon

Saturday 21 9am-12n Saint Mary’s Garden Club Plant Sale

9:30am – 2pm Companions of the Holy Cross Retreat in Guild Room

Sunday 22 Trinity Sunday: Spring Mission Morning

9:00am Welcome, Prayer and Sending Out

11:30am Gather for Communion and Lunch

Beth Shaw

Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road

Falmouth, Maine 04105

207.781.3366