Saint Mary's Weekly News
21 October 2018 – The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Getting Ready For Sunday!
(Ephesians 3:16-17)
11th Annual Harvest Community Supper: Thu, Oct 18, 4:30 -7 PM
Saint Mary's joins with other religious communities in Falmouth to once again host a free turkey supper to raise funds for the Falmouth Food Pantry, a resource devoted to serving the needs of many in our area. The community dinner is held at the Falmouth Congregational Church (267 Falmouth Road) on Thursday, October 18, from 4:30 to 7PM. Plan on coming to enjoy an evening of good food, goodwill and friendship. Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted. Thank you in advance for supporting this worthy cause. Contact John Brooks (781-2097) with any questions.
COMMON GROUND: every Thursday (Except Oct 18 when we all gather at the Community Harvest Turkey dinner!
10/25: Halloween Party – games and fun for all ages, with prizes for the best costume – for kids and adults!
11/1: Green Burials & Ready, Set - learn how to plan this naturally, sustainably and being earth-friendly too and more!
11/8: Long Creek Youth Center – learn about this state-run facility and the ministry that Saint Mary's offers there
The basic structure is:
5 - 7pm Potluck-style dinner. Take a break from cooking a whole meal. Bring a piece or just eat what we have. If you can't imagine eating early, come and enjoy fellowship and discussion. Open to everyone!!
5:30 pm Voice for Life – music training open to all OR
5:45-6:45 pm Presentations on topical issues in our community.
6:45 pm Compline Service in the Fr James Chapel and clean-up
Compline is a ten-minute choral service from the early church intended for the end of the day. It is a perfect way to unwind and enter into a spirit of quiet prayer and meditation. There are gentle hymns of thanksgiving that we don't typically sing on Sunday mornings, because they are meant for the end of the day.
Choral Evensong: Sunday, October 21 at 4:00 pm
This beautiful service begins with the lucernarium procession, in which the candles are lit and all sing the refrain 'Jesus Christ is the light of the world,' accompanied by hand bells, and continuing with a psalm setting in Anglican chant, a setting of Mary's song, the Magnificat, by Herbert Howells, great evening hymns, a newly composed anthem by one of our choir members, David Vernier (A Prayer for Quiet Confidence) and the RSCM children's choir singing the ancient Phos hilaron.
Acolyte Training: November 18 after the second service
Save the date!! Children and youth (age 8 and up) as well as adults are invited to be acolytes. They generally serve once a month. It is a wonderful way for youth to be involved in worship and connect with each other and the Saint Mary's community and earn community service hours.
Serving our World
Mission Morning: Sunday, October 21 (RAIN OR SHINE, DRESS WARMLY)
Gather together in work clothes to go out and serve! We gather in the Auditorium at 9 am for a short reflection, after which we will disperse in small groups into the community for various projects through which we seek God in others and in creation. Return between 11 and 11:30 am for fellowship and light snacks.
The nursery will be available for our youngest folks (up to 4 yrs) from 9 to noon.
The selection of projects offer something for every age, physical capability and "comfort zone!"
►Falmouth Clean-up led by Bonny Rodden. Please bring sturdy shoes and gloves. (Family Friendly - for children 9 and up)
►Morning at Milestone led by Judith Brooks. we'll be working at milestone's new women's shelter on Allen Avenue in Portland, making up beds and organizing the kitchen.
► Scarf-Making led by Barbara Bell – Stay at Saint Mary's to make winter scarves (both sewn and tied) to be tied on trees and poles in Portland for those in need in February. We will begin with an age-appropriate short movie addressing the "why." (Family Friendly! - All Ages)
► Sunshine to Seniors - Distribute mini-pumpkins and visit with residents of The Cedars in Portland. (Family Friendly! All Ages!)
► Clean-up for Neighbors in Need. Indoor and outdoor projects at the home of a fellow parishioner. Please bring gloves and rakes! Family Friendly - all ages!)
(There will be the regular 8am Contemplative Eucharist beforehand)
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
There are no classes in Guiding RAY this week. Instead, all families are encouraged to do God's work in the world by participating in Mission Morning on Sunday, Oct 21 at 9am. You are also invited to worship at a special Evensong Service at 4:00pm
Middle Schoolers! Save the Date: October 28 4-6 pm Escape the Crypt and Apple Crisp
Gatherings and Events
Sparkles NEWS: coming soon on December 1
Thanks again to everyone who attended SPARKLES SPIRITS Saturday night, and especially to the cooks who prepared the delicious appetizers. The auditorium was beautiful, the food was wonderful, and the conversations sparkling. Your orders will be ready for pick up on Sunday November 18. Enjoy at Thanksgiving, Christmas, for unexpected guests, or just for yourself.
If you have already donated items to Sparkles, please accept our heartfelt THANKS! Our next official drop-off date for donated items will be Saturday, October 27. As a reminder, we need gently-used jewelry, linens, and household items, such as china and dishes, crystal, silver, and small furniture and home décor items, as well as toys, Christmas wrapping paper and ribbons, and decorations.
BEANS and more BEANS! We need lots and lots of beans to create Saint Mary's popular Friendship Soup. Please put your bags of dried beans (any color or type) in the basket outside the Guild Room.
The next planning meeting for Sparkles is Thursday, October 25 at 3:30pm in the Guild Room. We welcome all parishioners to our meetings, so please jump in!
You are also invited to a special SPARKLES Coffee Hour in two weeks (November 4) after both services. There will be tastings and other goodies to eat, and sign-up sheets for volunteer opportunities. If you volunteered to donate a Gift Basket(s), please remember that they are also due on Friday, November 4.
Community Care & Nurture
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.
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 Sunday Gospels, Join us!
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.
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: Daniele Andrews, David Fenderson, Grace Richards, Bucky, Lee Dernehl, Dawn Yerkes, Bill Unfricht, Henry Hamilton, Harold Otte, Zach Hallowell, Parker Carson, Peter Horne, Stewart Stalnecker, Theresa Violette, Nolan Farris, 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
Sunday 21 The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:00am Mission Morning– ALL ages gather for community projects
11:30am Return to Auditorium for fellowship and food
Monday 22 11:00am Memorial Service for David Anderson
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6 – 9pm Portland Community Chorus rehearsal in the auditorium
6:30 pm Bell choir rehearsal
Tuesday 23 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
9 - 11am St. Marians volunteer at St. Elizabeth's Jubilee Center
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
12:30pm Staff meeting
7:00 pm AA in the auditorium
7:30 pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner's Al-Anon)
Wednesday 24 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6 – 8 pm SinG rehearsal
Thursday 25 12noon Chapel Eucharist
Common Ground
5 - 7 Potluck Dinner – all are welcome at any time
5:45 Halloween Party
6:45 Compline service in the Fr James Chapel
7:00pm SM Choir rehearsal
Friday 26 Parish Offices are closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray where you are
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 27 199th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Sunday 28 The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Formation for all ages
10:15am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
4:00pm Youth Group "Escape the Crypt" and Apple Crisp
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
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