Thursday, April 26, 2018

Saint Mary's eNEWS for 4.29.18

The News at Saint Mary’s

for 29 April 2018:  The Fifth Sunday of the Great Fifty Days


Diocesan Spring Training 2017 – for everyone!

This Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm at South Parish Church, 6 Church St, in Augusta. This is a day of learning, sharing, and growth for all the ministers of the Gospel. And that means YOU! With over 20 different workshops, you’ll find what you need to be equipped for ministry! Register today at  www.episcopalmaine.org 

Kids in the Bible - Overview for Adults:  Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 pm

Guiding RAY leaders and parents are invited to a special overview of Kids in the Bible

For the remainder of the Sunday School year, the children in Guiding RAY will learn lessons about some kids in the Bible who faced challenges that they were able to overcome with God's help. On Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 pm, a special Kids in the Bible -Overview for Adults program will be held in the Guiding RAY space. Join Merle Marie Troeger as she leads an evening of biblical background and reflection exploring some of the well known narratives of children in the bible. Merle Marie is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, earning a Master of Arts in Religion. She has led Bible studies, served as a spiritual director, created retreats and quiet days and served as a mentor in the Education for Ministry program for 10 years. Our Guiding RAY kids are not the only ones who can benefit from reflecting on these lessons! Please join us for this evening of spiritual reflection as we learn more about some Children of God.

Anyone interested is welcome to attend!

 

The Good Book Club: continues with the of Acts of the Apostles

All around the world, Episcopalians will read the Gospel according to Luke during Lent and the Book of Acts during the Great 50 Days. Join the movement as we explore the entire story of Jesus’ life as told by Luke and the experiences of the earliest disciples as shared in Acts. There are a ton of resources available to assist and inspire you at this website: www.goodbookclub.org.

Serving The World

Habitat for Humanity Falmouth Foreside 5K Run: Saturday, May 5, 9 am start

Please participate:      Run        Volunteer          Support          Bake

Great community event for runners of all ages and running speeds!  The HFH Run will help provide decent, stable and affordable housing for those in need. Continental breakfast, prizes, cash raffle, raffles and more!  Rain or Shine!  Registration at Saint Mary's at 8am; runners start at 9am.  You can also register to run beforehand at http://habitatportlandme.org, then click on “events”.

FMI: please contact Anne LaFond, akblafond@gmail.com

Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month  -   April  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.

 

Save the Date:  Sunday, May 20 for the next Welcome New Mainers Event!

Youth Ministry

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)

Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 1 to 14 have begun with exciting plans for the program year!  We gather all together beginning at 9:45am with classes beginning at 10am.  For more information on Guiding RAY, please visit our website  www.smary.org . The Nursery  opens at 9:45am for our youngest disciples in the Guiding RAY area every Sunday morning for the later Eucharist.

This Sunday in Guiding RAY:    This week in Guiding RAY we begin our series on learning more about kids in the bible. Yes! There were many kids in the bible and some are quite famous. This week we will learn the story of Joseph and his brothers. Sibling rivalry and jealousy is nothing new but we can learn from this story that jealousy can cause us to do things that will hurt other people. It is something that we should guard against. We will also learn that God is there protecting and providing for us right now.  We know that He loves us, and we love Him, and we can be happy in our hearts, whatever misfortunes may happen to us.

The Royal School of Church Music Choirs
Each Sunday the Angel Choir and St. Cecilia Choir meets at 9:15 in the downstairs Choir room to sing under the inspiring leadership of Priscilla Rigg.

Following the 10 o'clock liturgy, the St. Cecelia Choir meets in the downstairs Art Room for snacks and an enjoyable 30 minutes to learn the fundamentals of music and singing using the highly acclaimed RSCM workbooks. To learn more, send a message to RSCM@smary.org .

Young Life Club: Mondays at 7:31 PM

At 56 Quiet Lane in Portland (off of Summit St). High schoolers from every town are invited to come together for crazy fun and to meet new friends. Young Life includes everyone – no questions asked! Each Club ends with a 5 minute inspirational talk about the love of God in Christ. Don’t miss it!

Events & Happenings

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

Enjoy an afternoon of bridge - or any card or table game for four - at Saint Mary’s.  Good fellowship, sumptuous refreshments, prizes for high scorers, all for price of admission ($48.00 per table/$12 per person) Call Beth Shaw 781-3366 to reserve your spot!  Please share this with any Bridge player you know!

 Don’t play Bridge or cards?  For those who can't or don't wish to play cards that day, we would greatly welcome tea-snacks (tea sandwiches, sweets, savories) for this event. 

Calling All Cooks and Bottle Washers - the annual Saint Mary’s Bridge-a-thon is May 4th, and we are in real need for volunteers for both food donations and to help in the kitchen.  The sign-up sheet is in front of Guild Room or e-mail  Jan Mordarski at janmordarski@gmail.com.

THANKS,   Betsy Stoddard and Jan Mordarski —event co-chairs.

 

 

"Till Death Do Us Part" A 6-week gathering on Tuesdays began April 24

A group process toward healing and hope for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. For more information call Deacon Christine at 653-2448.

Grab your Gloves & Rakes: Spring Clean-Up, Saturday, May 5

Let’s gather together on May 5 from 8 AM to 12 noon.  Please circle that date on your calendar and join the fun.  We will be working outside to care for and spruce up our campus for spring and summer enjoyment.  Food and drink will be provided.

Choral Evensong & Potluck:  Sunday, May 6, 4pm

One of the great Anglican tradition is the choral evensong with not-to-be-missed choral pieces by the Saint Mary’s choir and the Saint Mary’s RSCM  St. Cecelia Choir. This service is held in the late afternoon and is associated with particularly beautiful prayers, responses and musical anthems. If you go to a cathedral town in England, the evensong is sung every day. Join the Saint Mary’s choir and the RSCM choir for this spectacular, mystical work accompanied by our newly acquired hand bells.  For the potluck, please bring a main course, side dish or salad to share.  For more information, contact Bruce Fithian. 

Community Care & Nurture

Please pray for the Bishop search process! 

God of Grace, we give you thanks for all of the blessings of our common life and ministries as the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, and for our leaders who are guiding us through this season of change. Grant to the Discernment and Transition Committees open hearts, minds, and spirits as they receive the Holy Spirit's gifts of faith, hope, and love to aid their work. We ask also that you send courage and vision to our next bishop of Maine as she or he discerns your call. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Wisdom Seekers: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

This Bible study group meets weekly in the Guild Room. Everyone is welcome! We are currently studying the Acts of the Apostles, Join us!

Chapel Eucharist: Thursdays in the Chapel at 12 noon

This is an informal time (in a beautiful space!) to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scripture or the saint of the day and prayers for healing.

Noonday Prayer: Mon - Wed in the Chapel 

Pause for 10 minutes of prayer together. 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, our bishop, and our own daily life with God.

Concerns, comment, or issues  If you have an emergency and need any kind of immediate support from Saint Mary’s, please reach out to Deacon Christine at 207-653-2448. If your need is less urgent, please call our Parish Office and speak with Beth ( 781-3366) or the Wardens ( Jim Kane, 329-1764 or Janet Bowne, 318-7045)

Prayer Concerns for this week:  Peter Horne, Karon Velek, Stewart Stalnecker, Karen Mynahan, John Lund, Theresa Violette, Nolan Farris, Lee Lamphere, Arthur Markos, Frank Rheaume.                  

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:  April - May

Sunday                29  The Fifth Sunday of Easter

                                    8:00am         Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

                                    9:15am        RSCM Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room

                                    9:45am         Guiding RAY classes begin

                                    10:00am        Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

                                    1 - 5pm        Adoption Group in the Auditorium

Monday              30     12noon        Noon Prayer in the Chapel

                                    4:30pm         T’ai Chi in auditorium

Tuesday, May 1  7 - 9am                 BNI in the auditorium

                                    9:30am        Art Group in the auditorium

                                    10:30am           Wisdom Seekers

                                             12noon        Noon Prayer in the Chapel

                                    3-4:30pm         Till Death Do Us Part (2 of 5)

                                    6:00pm         St Mary Schola rehearsal in Sanctuary?

                                    7:00pm         AA in the auditorium

                                    7:30pm         Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)

Wednesday             2          9:30am        Mainely Weavers

                                    12noon        Noon Prayer in the Chapel

                                                            6-8:30pm         PBE rehearsal in the Auditorium

                                    6:15pm        ORI meeting in the Guild Room

Thursday            3        National Day of Prayer

                                    9:30am        Art Group in the auditorium

                                    12noon        Chapel Eucharist – led by Fr Nathan

                                    1:00pm         CARE meeting in Guild Room

                                    7:00pm         Saint Mary’s choir rehearsal

Friday                 4       Parish Offices are closed on Fridays

                                    12noon       Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are

                                    12:30-4p        Bridge-a-Thon

                                    5:30pm         Al-Anon meeting in the Guild Room

Saturday              5   Habitat for Humanity 5K Run (8am registration, 9am start)

                                             8a -12n            Campus Clean-Up

                                             8:30am            RSCM rehearsal in Choir Room

Sunday                6       The Sixth Sunday of Easter

                                    8:00am         Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

                                    9:15am        RSCM Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room

                                    9:45am         Guiding RAY classes begin

                                    10:00am        Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

                                    11:13am       Acolyte Training in the Church

                                    4:00 pm        Choral Evensong with all choirs, handbells and

                                                        5:00pm potluck to follow

 

 

 

Beth Shaw

Parish Manager

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road

Falmouth, Maine  04105

207.781.3366

 

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Saint Mary's eNEWS for 4.22.18

The News at Saint Mary’s

For April 22, 2018:  The Fourth  Sunday of the Great Fifty Days


The Good Book Club: continues with the of Acts of the Apostles

All around the world, Episcopalians will read the Gospel according to Luke during Lent and the Book of Acts during the Great 50 Days. Join the movement as we explore the entire story of Jesus’ life as told by Luke and the experiences of the earliest disciples as shared in Acts. There are a ton of resources available to assist and inspire you at this website: www.goodbookclub.org.

Serving The World

Habitat for Humanity Falmouth Foreside 5K Run:  Saturday, May 5,  9 am start

Please participate:      Run        Volunteer          Support          Bake

Great community event for runners of all ages and running speeds!  The HFH Run will help provide decent, stable and affordable housing for those in need. Continental breakfast, prizes, cash raffle, raffles and more!  Rain or Shine!  Registration at Saint Mary's at 8am; runners start at 9am.  You can also register to run beforehand at http://habitatportlandme.org, then click on “events”.

FMI: please contact Anne LaFond, akblafond@gmail.com

Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month  -   April  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.

Youth Ministry

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)

Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 1 to 14 have begun with exciting plans for the program year!  We gather all together beginning at 9:45am with classes beginning at 10am.  For more information on Guiding RAY, please visit our website  www.smary.org . The Nursery  opens at 9:45am for our youngest disciples in the Guiding RAY area every Sunday morning for the later Eucharist.

This Sunday in Guiding RAY:    

This Sunday, we will celebrate Earth Day and begin planning the vegetables for the Saint Mary's Garden.  As we praise God for the magnificent creation, we will wonder about the different ways we can conserve, protect and add to natural resources that sustain our lives.

Kids in the Bible - Overview for Adults:  Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 pm

Guiding RAY leaders and parents are invited to a special overview of Kids in the Bible

For the remainder of the Sunday School year, the children in Guiding RAY will learn lessons about some kids in the Bible who faced challenges that they were able to overcome with God's help. On Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 pm, a special Kids in the Bible -Overview for Adults program will be held in the Guiding RAY space. Join Merle Marie Troeger as she leads an evening of biblical background and reflection exploring some of the well known narratives of children in the bible. Merle Marie is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, earning a Master of Arts in Religion. She has led Bible studies, served as a spiritual director, created retreats and quiet days and served as a mentor in the Education for Ministry program for 10 years. Our Guiding RAY kids are not the only ones who can benefit from reflecting on these lessons! Please join us for this evening of spiritual reflection as we learn more about some Children of God.

The Royal School of Church Music Choirs
Each Sunday the Angel Choir and St. Cecilia Choir meets at 9:15 in the downstairs Choir room to sing under the inspiring leadership of Priscilla Rigg.

Following the 10 o'clock liturgy, the St. Cecelia Choir meets in the downstairs Art Room for snacks and an enjoyable 30 minutes to learn the fundamentals of music and singing using the highly acclaimed RSCM workbooks. To learn more, send a message to RSCM@smary.org .

Young Life Club: Mondays at 7:31 PM

At 56 Quiet Lane in Portland (off of Summit St). High schoolers from every town are invited to come together for crazy fun and to meet new friends. Young Life includes everyone – no questions asked! Each Club ends with a 5 minute inspirational talk about the love of God in Christ. Don’t miss it!

Events & Happenings

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

Enjoy an afternoon of bridge - or any card or table game for four - at Saint Mary’s.  Good fellowship, sumptuous refreshments, prizes for high scorers, all for price of admission ($48.00 per table/$12 per person) Call Beth Shaw 781-3366 to reserve your spot!  Please share this with any Bridge player you know!

 Don’t play Bridge or cards?  For those who can't or don't wish to play cards that day, we would greatly welcome tea-snacks (tea sandwiches, sweets, savories) for this event. 

 

 

"Till Death Do Us Part" A 6-week gathering on Tuesdays begins April 24

A group process toward healing and hope for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. For more information call Deacon Christine at 653-2448.

Diocesan Spring Training 2017 – for everyone!

Saturday, April 28, 2018,  9 am to 3 pm at South Parish Church, 6 Church St, in Augusta. This is a day of learning, sharing, and growth for all the ministers of the Gospel. And that means YOU! With 20 different workshops, you’ll find what you need to be equipped for ministry! Register today at  www.episcopalmaine.org 

Choral Evensong & Potluck:  Sunday, May 6, 4pm

One of the great Anglican tradition is the choral evensong with not-to-be-missed choral pieces by the Saint Mary’s choir and the Saint Mary’s RSCM  St. Cecelia Choir. This service is held in the late afternoon and is associated with particularly beautiful prayers, responses and musical anthems. If you go to a cathedral town in England, the evensong is sung every day. Join the Saint Mary’s choir and the RSCM choir for this spectacular, mystical work accompanied by our newly acquired hand bells.  For the potluck, please bring a main course, side dish or salad to share.  For more information, contact Bruce Fithian. 

 

Community Care & Nurture

Please pray for the Bishop search process! 

God of Grace, we give you thanks for all of the blessings of our common life and ministries as the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, and for our leaders who are guiding us through this season of change. Grant to the Discernment and Transition Committees open hearts, minds, and spirits as they receive the Holy Spirit's gifts of faith, hope, and love to aid their work. We ask also that you send courage and vision to our next bishop of Maine as she or he discerns your call. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Wisdom Seekers: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

This Bible study group meets weekly in the Guild Room. Everyone is welcome! We discuss each week’s  scriptures in depth.

Chapel Eucharist: Thursdays in the Chapel at 12 noon

This is an informal time (in a beautiful space!) to gather at the Lord’s Table with a meditation on the scripture or the saint of the day and prayers for healing.

Noonday Prayer: Mon - Wed in the Chapel 

Pause for 10 minutes of prayer together. 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, our bishop, and our own daily life with God.

Concerns, comment, or issues  If you have an emergency and need any kind of immediate support from Saint Mary’s, please reach out to Deacon Christine at 207-653-2448. If your need is less urgent, please call our Parish Office and speak with Beth ( 781-3366) or the Wardens ( Jim Kane, 329-1764 or Janet Bowne, 318-7045)

Prayer Concerns for this week:  Stewart Stalnecker, Karen Mynahan, John Lund, Theresa Violette, Nolan Farris, Lee Lamphere, Arthur Markos, Frank Rheaume.                   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:  April

 

Sunday                22  The Fourth Sunday of Easter

                                 8:00am            Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

                                 9:15am           RSCM Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room

                                 9:45am            Guiding RAY classes begin

                                 10:00am           Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

 

Monday              23  Fr Nathan begins a three-week hiatus from his sabbatical: April 23May 13

                                 10:00am          SM Garden Club program committee

                                 4:30pm            T’ai Chi in auditorium

                                6:00pm    Portland Community Chorus rehearsal in auditorium

Tuesday              24    7 - 9am          BNI in the auditorium

                                  9:30am           Art Group

                                  10:30am              Wisdom Seekers

                                          12noon          Noon Prayer in the Chapel

                                  3-4:30pm           Till Death Do Us Part (1 of 5)

                                  6:00pm           St Mary Schola rehearsal in Sanctuary

                                  7:00pm           AA in the auditorium

                                  7:30pm           Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)

Wednesday             25     12noon          Noon Prayer in the Chapel

                                                        6:00pm                  Vestry meeting in the Guild Room

                                                        6-8:30pm           PBE rehearsal in the Auditorium

Thursday             26  12noon           Chapel Eucharist – led by Fr Nathan

                                 6:30pm            Kids in the Bible: Teacher & Parent overview in the Chapel

                                 6:15pm           Dowser’s meeting in the Guild Room

                                 7:00pm            Saint Mary’s choir rehearsal

Friday                 27  Parish Offices are closed on Fridays

                                 12noon          Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are

                                 57pm           Community Souper Supper

                                 5:30pm            Al-Anon meeting in the Guild Room

Saturday              28 Diocesan Spring Training in Augusta

                                         8:30am                Al-Anon workshop in Auditorium & Guild Room until 3:30pm

Sunday                29  The Fifth Sunday of Easter

                                 8:00am            Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

                                 9:15am           RSCM Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room

                                 9:45am            Guiding RAY classes begin

                                 10:00am           Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)

                                 1 - 5pm           Adoption Group in the Auditorium

 

 

 

Beth Shaw

Parish Manager

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road

Falmouth, Maine  04105

207.781.3366