24 March 2019 – The Third Sunday in Lent
Responding to Maine's Opioid Crisis: TODAY at 4 PM
As we seek to answer God's call to embrace and help those who are suffering, we need not look far: Maine's opioid epidemic affects each and every one of us, directly or indirectly and as such, we are all called to become involved at some level in responding, as a community, from a place of compassion. Saint Marians are invited, encouraged, to learn the facts surrounding this epidemic--what it is, where it is going and what each of us can do about it. The first in a series of presentations hosted by Saint Mary's Outreach Committee, "Paths that Created It, Paths that Heal" will be held on March 24th from 4-6pm in the auditorium.
Guest Speakers: Robert Fowler, ExDir, Milestone Recovery; John Kilbride, Falmouth Chief of Police; and Sarah Coupe, Founder, Grace House for Women and President, Maine Association of Recovery Residences.
Presentations followed by personal testimony and Q & A. Light refreshment provided. Free and open to the community at large. You are invited to indicate your intention to attend by signing the sheet outside the Guild Room.
FMI: Diane Fletcher, Jennifer Gregg, Anne LaFond, Bonny Rodden.
Responding to Maine's Opioid Crisis: An Invitation to Share Your Story
The presentations regarding the Opioid Crisis in Maine will be a safe and supportive place for those who feel called to share their personal story of addiction, either direct or indirect experience. You are warmly invited to do so.
Youth Ministry
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14. We gather all together beginning at 9:30am for Formation in the lower level of the Parish House with classes beginning at 10am. For more information on Guiding RAY, please visit our website www.smary.org .
The Nursery opens at 9:30am on regular Sundays for our youngest disciples in the Guiding RAY area every Sunday morning for the later Eucharist. Please contact Alison Hayward, ajhmcmonagle@gmail.com, if you are able to assist her with care.
This week in Guiding RAY we begin Rotation # 8 "The Easter Story." When we think about the love that Jesus has for us, we often think of the biggest thing He did for us—dying on the cross for our sins. But Jesus showed His love in many ways. During this rotation, we will explore the ways that Jesus loved us and learn about the events leading to His resurrection.
9:30 – 10am Formation time we will be joined by master gardener Bobbi MacCallum. She will help us to start seeds for the Saint Mary's Vegetable Garden. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and have some planting fun! All are welcome!
Middlers: We will meet today, Sunday (Mar 24) at 10:00 in the Youth Room. Our group, led by Will & Michelle Chappell, is engaging and Christ-centered, focused on imparting the love and knowledge of God. We use games and discussion-based teaching to serve our students. We welcome all middle school youth, from those who are merely curious about God to those who have a full-fledged desire to follow God.
Saint Mary's RSCM Youth Choirs:
The Youth Choir Program has two choirs to adjust to the age groups of the children.
St. Cecilia Choir (open to ages 8-15) rehearse in the choir room, Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Angel Choir (open to ages 4-7) join the St. Cecilia choristers on Sundays from 9:30-10am.
Young Life of Casco Bay
Every Monday night (when school is in session) at 7:31 PM in a cool barn at 41 Stapleford Dr in Falmouth. For ALL area high school students. The BEST thing happening on a Monday night – guaranteed! FMI, visit www.younglifecb.com
Gatherings & Events
Lent in a Snapshot - with detailed info below
Weekly Lenten Gatherings
Sundays: The Practices of the Desert: 9:30am in Auditorium
Be Still: 9:30am in Fr James Chapel
Mondays: Be Still: 5:30-6:30pm in Fr James Chapel
Thursdays: Faith and Science - Common Ground in Auditorium
5-7pm Soup & Salad Potluck; 5:45pm Presentation & discussion
Special Lenten Offerings
Quiet Day: Saturday, March 23, 9am - 2pm – led by the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross. Silence and Slow Time
Quiet Day: Saturday, March 30, 9am - 12noon – led by our own Saint Marians. Growing a Lenten Garden
Lenten Schola Concert at Saint Mary's: April 12, 7:30pm
Good Friday Walk/Run for Habitat for Humanity: Friday, April 19, 7a - 3p
Holy Saturday Blood Drive: Saturday, April 20, 9am-2pm
ADULT Formation groups: 9:30 AM on each regular Sunday
"The Practices of the Desert"
Fr. Nathan will share with us the insights he has learned from his in-depth study of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Each week, we will read a new story and learn a new phrase to carry with us and to use as a tool for our growth in Christ. These teachings challenge all of us, so come ready to explore new ideas. All are welcome!
"Be Still" Guided Meditations in the Chapel
Our Sunday contemplative formation time will continue into Lent. Lent is often thought of as a season of renunciation, denial and penitence. But we'll change that up a bit (Jesus was always changing things up, right?) and concentrate on the theme of gifts. The gifts of Lent might include an opportunity for spiritual rest, the aptitude for humility or the flair for compassion. Lent is also the time to identify the gifts we'd like to cultivate in ourselves all year through. Come and join us for a bit of silence and gentle conversation.
Be Still: Monday evenings 5:30 – 6:30pm
There is no more precious season than Lent to search for moments of peaceful communion with God in the Father James Chapel. With centering prayer, we can promise that you will leave the chapel with a sought-for peace, calm and renewal. Please join us!
Common Ground in Lent: Faith and Science in the 21st Century
5 - 7pm Please bring soup, salad or bread to share together. We will keep these meals simple in Lent. The food is available throughout the 2 hours; come when you can.
5:45pm The presentation and discussion begins. We will end around 6:45 to clean up.
→Thursdays in Lent: Faith & Science remaining topics
March 28: Quantum Physics and Eternity
April 4: The Bible and Genetics
April 11: Life and Death
Lent Madness
Join in the fun and learning! Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. This is a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church's Calendar of Saints. The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen, and so forth to the Elate Eight, the Faithful Four and finally the Golden Halo is awarded on Holy Wednesday. Brackets are available at http://www.lentmadness.org/ or in the parish house.
Other Lenten links and resources:
-SSJE online reflections: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John OR
It's time to Stop, Pray, Work, Play & Love
-Way of Love in Lent: Weekly Bible Study (www.episcopalchurch.org/bible-study/lent-c )
-Way of Love Lenten Sermons: missed Sunday services but want a sermon for this week's lectionary? (www.episcopalchurch.org/sermons/lent-c) Fr. Nathan's sermons can be found at www. smary.org
Silence and Slow Time: A Quiet Day in Lent March 23, 9am - 2pm
The Maine Chapter of the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross
Spiritual mentors have long recognized the value of silence as a pathway to god. Silence takes us more deeply into ourselves, where we can encounter the God who already and always swells there. Silence restores both soul and body. During this Quiet Day offered in the Chapel at Saint Mary's, we will explore the mystery and beauty and fear of silence, and we will also have a chance to spend some intentional time in silence. All welcome and lunch will be provided FMI to RSVP, contact Sarah Braik 415-6556 sbraik642@gmail.com
Growing a Lenten Garden: Quiet Morning, March 30, 9 – 12 am
As March turns to April, we begin to think about the growing season that follows. Why not make Lent a season of growth for yourself? We'll spend some time in silence, in quiet conversation and in prayer in the Father James Chapel. We'll read some poetry and biblical texts, all centered on the theme of Lenten seed sowing. What will grow within you this Lent? How will you cultivate your relationship with God? What will help your faith flourish? What might need weeding?
We'll gather at 8:30 for coffee and begin the program at 9. Please sign up at the table by the Guild Room so we know how many people to expect.
The Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts: Lenten Exhibition
A special online exhibition - Suffering - is the first of the 2019 Episcopal Church & Visual Arts presentations. Forty-five artists, of which our Erin McGee Ferrell is one, have offered touching, often very personal reflections on this shared human condition. Please visit the website at www.ecva.org .
Schola Lenten Concert at Saint Mary's : Friday, April 12, 7:30 pm
The St Mary Schola is pleased to present excerpts from the great Biblical drama by Charpentier: David and Jonathan. There are festive scenes glorifying David's prowess in battle and his clemency afterwards, as well as gripping scenes with the furiously jealous Saul and tender love duets between David and Jonathan.
Other program highlights include a serene Salve regina by Charpentier and a major work of Heinrich Schütz, Psalm 116, one of the glories of a cappella singing.
Tickets can be purchased on line at stmaryschola.org or at the door.
Other Performances: April 9, 7:30 pm, Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth, and
April 16, 7:30 pm, Saint Luke's Cathedral, Portland
2019 Class for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation
This is a wonderful time to learn about the Church, the Episcopal Church and reaffirm your Christian faith. Anyone who might be interested in discussing preparations to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, please contact Fr. Nathan then a meeting date will be announced following the expressed interest.
Who should state their interest to join this class? Those who wish:
· To confirm their baptismal identity as followers of Christ
- To be received into the fellowship of The Episcopal Church from another denomination
- To reaffirm their trust in God and their commitment to life in Christ
Free Film Series "Ready for a Change": March 10-April 7, 3 - 5pm
Congregational Church in Cumberland—282 Main Street—829-3419
Join the Social Justice and Green Teams for a series of films that will instruct, inspire, and challenge us to open our hearts and amend our thinking. Popcorn, beverages, and kid-friendly alternative films. Free and open to the public. https://www.cumberlanducc.org/new-page-2
Snowshoe / Hiking Trip: Friday to Saturday, March 29 - 30
All are invited to join our Sr. Warden, Jim Kane and others for a fun and moderately challenging snowshoe hike in the Kingfield Maine area.
We will travel by car from Saint Mary's the early evening (5:30pm or so) on Friday, March 29, to parishioner Mike Edward's winter heated house outside Kingfield Maine (~2 hrs. from Saint Mary's), make a late dinner, select the next day's hike based on weather conditions and ability/desire of the participants, sleep inside, wake, make breakfast, pack snacks and lunch, hit the trail by 8:30 AM, back to Mike's by 5PM, depart home by 7PM, arrive back at Saint Mary's by 9PM.
Please RSVP (call or text) to Jim Kane cell 207-329-1764 … space is limited to +/- 8 folks ages 12+.
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 now discussing each week's Gospel scriptures in depth.
Noonday Prayer: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 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 on vacation.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Tom Chamberlain, Kathryn Street, Bruce Fossett, Holly, Mimi Hilton, Clarinda Schmidlapp, Keith Lombardozzi, Erin Ferrell, Chandra Lowe, Bucky, Stewart Stalnecker, 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).
Special Safety Note: This is a reminder to all drivers to be aware of people (big & little) walking back and forth from the church building to the Parish House, and that children should be accompanied by an adult to be assured that they cross safely and are not alone in any of the buildings. Thanks for being careful and protective of each other.
This Week at Saint Mary's
Thursday 21 12noon Chapel Eucharist
1 - 3 PM Falmouth Knitters
2:00pm Merton Group in the Chapel
5 - 7pm FAITH AND SCIENCE potluck and presentation
7:00pm SM Choir rehearsal
Friday 22 Parish Offices are closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray where you are
5 -7 pm Souper Supper
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 23 9a - 2p Quiet Day with Companions of the Holy Cross
Sunday 24 Third Sunday in Lent
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Formation for all ages – Adults and Youth
10:15am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
4:00pm Responding to the Opioid Crisis
Monday 25 Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord
11:45PM Leave for Lunch with Lynne Shepherd
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
5:30 PM Be Still in the Fr James Chapel
6:30 pm Bell choir rehearsal
7:00pm Portland Community Chorus rehearsal in auditorium
Tuesday 26 7 - 9am BNI in the auditorium
9:30a - 1p Art Group in the Auditorium
10:30am Wisdom Seekers Bible Study – all are welcome
12 noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
12:45pm Staff meeting
4:30 pm St. Cecilia choir rehearsal
7:00 pm AA in the auditorium
7:30 pm Al-Anon in the Chapel (6:30pm Beginner's Al-Anon)
Wednesday 27 6 – 8 pm SinG rehearsal in the Auditorium
Thursday 28 12noon Chapel Eucharist
1 - 3 PM Falmouth Knitters
2:00pm Merton Group in the Chapel
5 - 7pm FAITH AND SCIENCE potluck and presentation
7:00pm SM Choir rehearsal
Friday 29 Parish Offices are closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray where you are
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
5:30pm Snowshoe / Hiking Trip to Kingfield departs
Saturday 30 9a –12N Quiet Morning: Growing A Lenten Garden
Sunday 31 Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Formation for all ages – Adults and Youth
10:15am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
FYI: Beth Shaw will be on vacation from March 15 - 23. There will be volunteers manning the parish offices and answering the phones during the busiest times of the day. The answering machine and office email will be monitored on a limited basis. Thanks for your patience.
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366, www.smary.org
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