July 29, 2017 – The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome Rev. Tom White Thank you for filling in during the third leg of Fr. Nathan’s sabbatical. We’re happy to have you celebrating with us here this Sunday as well as next Sunday too.
Serving our World
Souper Suppers: 2nd & 4th Fridays – July 14 & 28
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!
St. Elizabeth’s Jubilee Center: July 31 is Saint Mary’s day to volunteer
St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry is an exciting mission effort of The Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Supported by eight local Episcopal Churches, including Saint Mary’s, St. Elizabeth’s celebrated the 12th year distributing non-food essentials, clothes, and small household items to the most-needy among us.
It’s a place where every week we can be Christ for others as we see Christ in others. The Pantry is a non-barrier program serving on average 250 individuals each week, many of whom are immigrants and refugees for whom English is not their primary language.
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth): off until September 9
Our Guiding RAY programs are for all young people ages 1 to 14. The program will resume from its summer break on September 9. FMI, please visit www.smary.org .
The Nursery Though Guiding RAY classes have ended for the summer, Nursery Care during the second service will continue from 9:15-10:30 in the Kneeler Room (near the auditorium). Please contact Alison Hayward, ajhmcmonagle@gmail.com, if you are able to assist her in the nursery this summer.
Camp Bishopswood: Finale Week: Camp For All Ages – August 20-26
Everyone is invited to Camp for this final week of the summer. You can stay in a bunkhouse, or bring our own tent or camper, and eat Bishopswood’s delicious home-cooked meals. Swimming, kayaking, campfires, hiking, archery, group tours of the Mid-Coast area and more – all the amenities of camp made available to all ages! Go to www.bishopswood.org for details.
Gatherings & Events
Calling All Artists!
We have several small wooden frames available for any of our parish artists to paint as a donation for the Farm to Table dinner and auction on 8/18/18. The frames are in the volunteer room. Please consider channeling your creativity and painting a frame(s). Please return the painted frames by 8/12.
Also if you’re an artist and would like to have a piece or two on display in the Parish House, please contact Jim Kane, melissa1959@earthlink.net 329-1764 or Janet Bowne, janetbowne@maine.rr.com or 207.318.7045
Summer Farm-to-Table Dinner & Auction: Saturday, August 18
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. Locally sourced beef, pork, chicken and fresh vegetables prepared in unbelievable ways!
It’s getting closer!
The Auction Committee is accepting live and silent auction items. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? If you prefer to underwrite and item, Gift certificates are very popular. Contact the Melissa Kane, melissa1959@earthlink.net or Janet Bowne, janetbowne@maine.rr.com
Zenith Journey to Katahdin: August 23-25
Every Mainer should Baxter State Park and attempt to reach the summit of Katahdin (the zenith of Maine), if they are able. Join this group of up to 10 people for a summer-time adventure in amazing Baxter State Park. Two nights in lean-to’s; Space is limited, so speak with Sr Warden, Jim Kane, 329-1764.
Sparkles is gearing up!
We are beyond grateful for the donations thus far to Sparkles! Please continue to remember us when you are cleaning out your closets, basements, attics and garages! We also continue to request handmade items from knitters, crocheters, sewists, etc. We especially need scarves, hats, mittens, felted items, baby items, and small bags and totes. Barbara Murray manages our Knitters Corner table. Please contact her for more information. We also continue to request jewelry (fine or costume) and other fashion accessories, such as scarves, purses, belts, etc. Nece Caratelli manages our jewelry table and is able to answer any questions. Finally, we still need cuttings or small plants, especially ivies of all types and succulents, as well as items such as teacups, teapots, etc. that could be used as planters. Your Co-Chairs, Jana Burke and Kathy Galen
Community Care & Nurture
Weekly Worship at Saint Mary’s
SUNDAYS: 8 am Contemplative Eucharist,
9:30 am Choral Eucharist (returns to 10am on Sept 9)
THURSDAYS: 12 noon Chapel Eucharist is off for the summer months
Mon -Thurs: 10 minute Noonday Prayer in Chapel or wherever
Tuesdays: 10:30am Wisdom Seekers Bible study in Guild Room (off in July)
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)
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.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Henry Hamilton, Harold Otte, Dotty Blanchette, Pat Mordecai, Peter Fitch, Zach Hallowell, David Snow, Charlie Conner, Parker Carson, Peter Horne, Karon Velek, Stewart Stalnecker, Karen Mynahan, Theresa Violette, Nolan Farris, and 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: July-August
Sunday 29 The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost with Rev. Tom White
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Fellowship
9:30am Choral Eucharist (followed by Fellowship)
Monday 30 12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 31 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
9-11am S. Marians volunteer at St. Elizabeth’s
12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff Meeting
7:00pm AA in the auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon)
Wednesday 1 9:30am Mainely Weavers in Auditorium
9:30am Garden Club Judges Council workshop in Guild Room
12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
615pm ORI in Auditorium
Thursday 2 Chapel Eucharist on summer break
12noon Noon Prayer in the Chapel
Friday 3 Parish Offices are closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are
5:00pm Wedding Rehearsal
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 4 5:00pm Carney Wedding
Sunday 5 The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost with Rev. Tom White
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Fellowship
9:30am Choral Eucharist (followed by Fellowship)
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366