The Fifth Sunday of the Great Fifty Days – May 14, 2017
The Casco Bay 5K: Run for Young Life: SATURDAY, May 20, 9 AM
Help us raise funds to support our outreach work with area teens!
NOTE: This has been changed to a 5K to increase participation. All are invited to run or walk the same course as the Habitat event with all proceeds supporting Young Life Casco Bay. 8 AM registration opens. 9 AM start at Saint Mary’s. Parking and the race finish will be at Pine Grove School across the street. FMI: contact jordandroge@gmail.com
REGISTER NOW at www.younglifeCB.com
Spring Mission Morning: NEXT Sunday, May 21, 9 AM
Come together for spring projects out in the community to spread the good news of God’s love in Christ. Our 8 AM Eucharist will take place as usual, then we gather for projects at 9 AM in the Auditorium. Lunch follows at 11:30 AM back in the Auditorium. Come for whatever part fits your schedule!
PLEASE sign up for one of the projects which include:
- Morning at Milestone. Planting flowers with residents of the Mile-stone Residential Treatment Program in Old Orchard.
- Bringing Spring to Seniors. Bring marigolds to and visit with resi-dents at The Cedars convalescent home, leaving your “touch of spring” with them.
- Art Project. Stay at Saint Mary's to create placemats for Meals On Wheels recipients.
- Spring Clean-up for Neighbors in Need. Indoor & outdoor projects at homes of fellow parishioners and a Falmouth Food Pantry Client
- Front Street Community Center. With the neighborhood children, we will plant flowers, play games, and hopefully make new friends.
Playing With Fire: The Parables of Jesus: June 9-11
At Bishopswood, this is a spiritual retreat for ADULTS led by outstanding teachers, including our own Merle Marie Troeger. Come to read, pray, sing and embody the Lord’s parables in Christian community. All meals included; costs range from $65 – 125. FMI and to register, contact Jane Hartwell (jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org).
Souper Suppers: 2nd & 4th Fridays – May 12 and 26
Twice each month, anytime from 5 to 7 pm, any person can come to our Auditorium for a free supper of soup, bread, salad and desserts. No questions asked. No donations accepted. Each table is served and bussed. And community is created. Come and try it!
Classic Cinema: Every 2nd Friday in – Free and open to all
May 12 – 7pm All About Eve (1950) Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, with Gary Merrill, Marilyn Monroe with Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz. A juicy, witty drama.
Falmouth Food Pantry
Collecting weekly for those in need in our local communities. FFP is always in need of hot and cold cereals; canned meats and fish; canned soups (especially healthy and low sodium; canned fruit (especially light or in juice.) Thank you for your generosity! Bring these with you on Sundays or to the Parish House during the week.
Christian Formation and Youth Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
On regular Sundays from September to June, we begin Family Chapel, a special time for children & families to be with Fr Nathan, at 9:30am followed by programs for our youths in many forms at 9:45am. The nursery also opens at 9:30am for our infants and toddlers to 3 years old.
THIS SUNDAY, May 14 - Our High School Acolytes will visit Guiding RAY this Sunday! They will talk with us about what a privilege it is to serve at God's table, a history of the ministry and why they love to acolyte. Fun acolyte games will also be a part of the morning! Be sure to join us for crucifix limbo!
Young Life Club: Every Monday night at 7:31pm
MAY 15: 80’s NEON Glow Stick Club! This week at the Lunt Auditorium (74 Lunt Road in Falmouth). Every single high school student in the Casco Bay area is INVITED for this amazing gathering. This is growing each week. FMI: visit www.younglifecb.com or call Jordan Droge at 805-453-1999
Bishopswood Spring Work Weekend: May 19 - 21
A FREE WEEKEND AT CAMP! Come out to clear away winter and prepare the Camp for summer. Wash windows and walls, clear trails, prepare cabins and camp sites, set up the swim area, and more. Stay for the weekend or just for Saturday. Lodging and meals provided. Donations appreciated. Bring your work gloves, sturdy shoes, clothes for layering, bedding, toiletries, shop vacs, tool kits and your camp spirit. FMI and to sign-up, contact Mike Douglass (763-3148 or mike@campbishopswood.org).
News & Events
Amazing Grace Concert by Oratorio Chorale: May 19, 7:30 PM
This concert will focus on the unique tradition of American spirituals. Held in Saint Mary’s Sanctuary, it will feature the singing of Reginald Mobley and Mary Sullivan. Get tickets now at www.oratoriochorale.org .
Saint Mary’s Garden Club Plant Sale: May 20, 9 AM – 12
Mark your calendar for this annual fundraising event on our front lawn. Purchase your annuals, perennials, grasses, and herbs and support a long-standing institution in our community.
Hymn Sing – May 21 Together let us raise our voices and make a beautiful sound! Join others in the area at Falmouth Congregational Church UCC, 267 Falmouth Road, on Sunday, May 21 at 3:00 PM for a Community Hymn Sing. Invite everyone you know and sing your favorite hymns. Refreshments following the program. All are welcome!
Think Sparkles First … Even in Spring!
Please, when you have items to donate any time of the year, think Sparkles first!
As a reminder, we are hoping for gently-used household items, family treasures, holiday decorations, silver, linens and china for the Boutique. As well as gently-used toys and small pieces of furniture. We are also looking for jewelry – new, antique, vintage, handmade, unique, any kind of – jewelry that we can clean, repair, or repurpose and sell.
We can offer pick-up services or even storage if you need help with items. To make arrangements, contact Onnie Hastings (hastbobon@msn.com or 671-6073) or Kathy Galen (kathleendaisy@aol.com or (603) 723-5145) or Jana Burke (jana.burke@gmail.com or 272-4535)
Don’t forget to Save the Date: Sparkles Fair is Saturday, December 2, 2017.
Like us on Facebook and Twitter!
Our Facebook page and Twitter feed are the best ways to keep up with parish news and information. Like us and follow us! www.facebook.com/ChurchofSaintMary AND @SMaryFalmouth
Community Care & Nurture
Communicating with Nathan+
Feel free to contact Fr. 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 checked rarely on weekends or when he’s away.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Walter McGarry, Rob Wood, Talie Harris, Dave Fenderson, Debbie Roberts, Frank Rheaume, Ginny Stelk, Marsha Jewett, Chuck Horton, Bob Armitage, Larry Bennett, Sarah Gorman, Roger Murray, Tri Nguyen, Emily Otte, Stewart Stalnecker.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER LIST, write them on the Sunday Prayer List in the Narthex or contact the Parish Office.
THIS WEEK at Saint Mary’s: May
Sunday 14 The Fifth Sunday of the Great Fifty Days – Mother’s Day
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Family Chapel starts and Nursery opens
10:00am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
Monday 15 Beth taking vacation days Monday and Tuesday this week
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5 - 8pm Portland Community Chorus meeting in auditorium
6:30pm T’ai Chi in Guild Room or lower level
7:31pm Young Life Club
Tuesday 16 9:30am Art Group
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Get Stitching group
7:00pm AA in the auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s)
Wednesday 17 9:00am BNI group in auditorium
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1 - 4pm RE Continuing Education workshop in auditorium
6:00pm Vestry Meeting
Thursday 18 12noon Chapel Eucharist
6-10pm Oratorio dress rehearsal in Sanctuary
7:00pm Saint Mary’s choir rehearsal
Friday 19 12noon Pray - wherever you find yourself
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
7:30pm Oratorio Chorale Concert – Amazing Grace
Saturday 20 9AM The Casco Bay 5K Race and Walk (park at Pine Grove)
9am-12n Saint Mary’s Garden Club Plant Sale under the tent
9:00am Christine & Deacons’ gathering
3 - 8pm NYA pre-prom dinner in auditorium
Sunday 21 The Sixth Sunday of the Great Fifty Days and Mission Morning
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist
9:00am Mission Morning begins in the auditorium
11:30am Lunch in the auditorium
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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