Saint Mary’s Weekly News
26 April 2020: Third Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
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Serving to Others
Hand Made Fabric Masks for Parishioners and the Community
Thank you to all who have begun sewing masks for distribution to parishioners and the community at large. As they come in, you will find them, one-each in individual plastic bags, in a basket at the Guild Room portico door. While these individually-bagged masks have been laundered, it is recommended that you launder again before using.
For those continuing to make masks, please deliver your masks in a plastic bag to the other basket marked "newly sewn" at the Chapel portico door. These will be retrieved, laundered and bagged for distribution. Please contact Jennifer Gregg, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com, upon drop-off.
Caring for Others: Facemask Project
For those who have sewing machines, here is an opportunity to help those who are at greater risk during this difficult time by creating washable fabric face masks. The pattern can be found at https://thestitchingscientist.com/2020/03/how-to-sew-a-face-mask.html . We believe that Joann fabric is offering mask kits. There is also a face mask pattern on the turban project (cancer patients) from the Deaconess Hospital.
Here are a few more links
http://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/sewing/DIYFaceMask_coah.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/chicstravel/videos/311403599832193/
We hope to make these masks available both to parishioners in need and to the community at large. For fabrication tips, FMI: For non-technical questions, Please contact Portia Hirschman at revportia1@msn.com for fabrication tips. For all other questions, contact Jennifer Gregg, jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Souper Supper
Souper Supper is suspended for now and will return when things settle down. If food insecurity is an issue in your home, Saint Mary’s can help you discreetly. Just call the parish office at 781-3366.
The Book Sale is being rescheduled. Please hang on to book donations until at least the beginning to mid of May. Thanks.
Looking for something to do to fill your time?
We have a few puzzles, DVDs, games and a few books (especially for children!) in the Auditorium with an honor box if you want to stop in during business hours and grab one. Only $1 each.
Falmouth Food Pantry thanks all and hopes for our continued help.
With the Pantry no longer able to accept food donations and the grocery stores no longer donating excess produce, meat and baked goods and safe distribution in question, the Pantry estimates it will need $7,000 monthly to provide food supplemented with gift cards to help 70 families, with priority to Falmouth residents. As they continue with no-contact deliveries, the Pantry thanks all for the outpouring of support.
Please join us in doing our part by sending checks to the Falmouth Food Pantry, at 279 Middle Road, Falmouth ME 04105. Make the check out to the Falmouth Food Pantry, which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Or make an online PayPal donation at https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1807575. If you would like to contribute. While any amount will be appreciated, please note that a gift of $100 will help 1 family for 1 month.
Love your Neighbor Feel free to make or have kids make cards for people who are isolated at home or in assisted living facilities. Many of our parishioners would love a card to lift their spirits! Please contact Janet Bowne, jmitchellbowne@gmail.com, for a list of names to send cards to.
Christian Formation & Youth Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth) During normal programing, our Guiding RAY programs, for all young people ages 0 to 14, are designed to both appeal to and offer our children an opportunity to learn key bible stories and to develop their relationship with God. FMI Please contact Megan GuidingRAY@smary.org
Our Children and Youth Programs are temporarily suspended
AT HOME with Guiding RAY
We have set up a Guiding RAY Facebook group as a place for parents to connect. Please ‘like’ https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofSaintMary/ and join the Guiding RAY Group. It is a great way to share resources, stories and a general check-in with each other. Please visit our website, smary.org for more at home resources.
Community Care & Nurture
Common Ground Thursdays: returning in May through ZOOM !
OnLine worship
NoonDay Prayer: Monday – Friday 12noon on Facebook Live
Sunday worship: Sunday 10:15am on Facebook Live
These services are also linked on our website (www.smary.org on the banner titled “Community & Worship Online: COVID-19 Resources”)
OnLine Spiritual Formation
Be Still: Sundays at 9:30 AM online via ZOOM
Be Still: Mondays at 5 PM online via ZOOM
Merton Group: Thursdays at 3pm online via ZOOM
These three groups will continue to meet online via ZOOM. If you would like to participate, send an email to Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com) to receive the meeting login information.
Communicating with Nathan+ Feel free to contact Fr. Nathan at any time if you need advice, guidance or prayer. You can call or text his cell at 207-310-0268 or e-mail directly at nathanferrell@smary.org . Texting always works best.
Parish Office reduced hours: This week, the parish office will be open on Monday and Wednesday. Messages and phones will be answered at this time. If you must come to the Parish House, please 'sign in' to establish a call list if necessary. The window to Beth's office will be open so distance communication is possible. Email is reviewed every weekday if assistance is needed. admin@smary.org
Prayers over the Phone
If you feel the need for encouragement and prayer, you can receive this over the phone from our own Jane Stegemann. Feel free to call her mobile phone at 207-252-8272. This is a gift of love open to anyone who may need it.
Prayer Concerns this week: All essential workers - medical and non-medical, New Mainers struggling with language barriers, Eleanor Prior, John Lund, Brent Snow, Roxann Gregory, Hunter Barr, Stewart Stalnecker, Emily, Ryan, Lydia, Harry, Barb, Alexandra, Jay, Mark, Russell, Joseph.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THIS LIST, contact our Parish Office (781-3366 or smary@smary.org).
THIS WEEK at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 26 Third Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
9:30 Be Still ZOOM meeting
10:15 Liturgy of the Word on Facebook Live
Opioid presentation canceled
Monday 27 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
5:00 Be Still ZOOM meeting
Tuesday 28 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
Wednesday 29 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
Thursday 30 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
9 – 2 Red Cross Critical Need Blood Drive at SM
3:00 Merton Group ZOOM meeting
Friday, May 1 12:00 Noonday Prayer on Facebook Live
Saturday 2 Diocesan 200th Celebration canceled
Sunday 3 Fourth (Good Shepherd) Sunday of the Great Fifty Days
9:30 Be Still ZOOM meeting
10:15 Liturgy of the Word on Facebook Live
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
43 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366 www.smary.org
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