Saint Mary's Weekly News
Daily Weekday Prayers for Ukraine: Compass of Compassion
These emails will come automatically for a week, but you must let the parish office (admin@smary.org or 781-3366) know if you wish to continue to receive these messages of hope, by simply replying YES to the email or contacting the office.
Formation on Sundays: 9:30am
Youth Formation - Guiding RAY in the lower level begins at 10am
Be Still on Zoom: Contemplative readings with reflection
Lectionary with Rev Jane in the Guild Room: Weekly lectionary discussion
St Mary Schola Lent Concert: Campra's Requiem: March 18 - 20
Andre Campra Messe De Requiem - also featuring Handel's The Judgement of Solomon. Friday, Mar 17 at 7:30 and Saturday, Mar 18 at 3pm are at Saint Mary's. Sunday, Mar 20 3pm at St. Luke's in Portland. Each has a 30 min pre-concert lecture
Sacred Songs & Readings in honor of MLK Feast Day: April 4, 7pm
The Church of Saint Mary will celebrate Martin Luther King's feast day on April 4 at 7pm. This service of 'Sacred Songs and Readings' will include sharing his sermons, writings, poetry associated with his life, as well as organ pieces by African American composers, a spiritual, and the Elégie by Gabriel Fauré for cello and piano. Join us in person or on facebook Live
Discovering the Mystics: Sunday mornings at 9:30
This Lent we are offering two ways to learn about the mystics of our world now and in history. Each Sunday for Adult Formation, two groups will be focusing on a mystic in both the Be Still Group and concurrently, a more teaching driven conversation in person, led by Rev. Jane. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30am for either Rev. Jane's discussion in the Guild Room, or the Be Still reflections in the Chapel or on Zoom.
Saint Mary's Adopted Angolan Family
In partnership with the Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC), Saint Mary's has adopted the Vemba family of four from Angola, seeking asylum and a better, safer life. Their needs list are in the weekly email or found on the bulletin board in the parish house, but grocery gift cards are always applicable. FMI: Anne LaFond akblafond@gmail.com or the Parish Office, admin@smary.org
Souper Supper Curbside: 2nd & 4th Fridays, March 25, 5-6 pm
Homemade soups with roll and sweet treat - To Go. Why not!
St Elizabeth's Jubilee Center: Collecting Soup Pots with lids!
Saint Mary's is committed to serving at this vital ministry on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 in the morning. FMI and to find out how you can participate, please contact Stan Eaton at stan.eaton@gmail.com
Book Sale: March 19, 9-12 Share this great event with your friends!
Sign up with Jan or Betsy to help set-up ( Thurs - Sat) and work the day of the Sale. Drop All proceeds go to our Mission work. Thanks in advance! Contact Betsy, jbstod@myfairpoint.net or Jan Mordarski, janmordarski@gmail.com
Passion Readers Wanted: Palm Sunday is April 10 - in 3 weeks
Please let Beth know if you would be willing to take a small part in the reading of the passion at either the 8 or 10:15 service. admin@smary.org, 781-3366
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
All young people are invited to gather at 9:30 downstairs in the Parish House. Masks are suggested for all in Guiding RAY, except the Nursery. Class time will begin at 10 AM, and children will be brought over for Communion with their families just before 11 AM.
Contacting the Reverend Jane Milliken Hague
We welcome to our Saint Mary's family, please email, text or call her
Anyone may be in touch with her as follows: 301-580-8610 or revjane@smary.org.
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