Saint Mary's Weekly News
The choir returns to the loft; kids and families return to Guiding RAY; we return to 10:15 for the second service. Cinnamon Girl Truck will come around 11:30 for a fun celebration of getting back together after a wonderful summer!
Thank you, Rev. Portia for leading us: September 11 & 18
Thank you, Rev. Portia, for filling in and sharing your knowledge and love of God with us as we prepare to welcome Fr. Nathan back home in two weeks.
Don't Miss it! Sept 18: Diaconate presentation
Join us on this special Sunday when The Rev. Mary Lee Wile, deacon at St. Paul's in Brunswick, will serve alongside Deacon Christine and share the Diaconate story during both coffee hours preparing us for Christine's retirement in mid-October and opening our hearts and minds for an eventual replacement.
Save the Date: September 25: Fr Nathan returns to pulpit
Join us for this wonderful reunion following Fr Nathan's return to S. Mary's after his deployment as a Navy Chaplain in Bahrain for the past 10 months.
Weekday Prayers for Ukraine and for Peace: 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.
No Sun. Morning Worship on Oct 2 – Maine Marathon on Rt 88
The Marathon closes Foreside Road around 8am but come help early enough to help cheer on and give waters to the runners. It's so fun
Save the Date: Sunday Oct 2: 3pm - Choral Evensong
Due to the Maine Marathon, there will be no morning services on Sunday, Oct. 2, but we invite you to participate in a beautiful choral evensong service at 3pm.
Sunday morning services are filled with the energy of the waking day. The evensong service is more about the coming evening and favors a reflective, meditative frame of mind.
Formation on Sundays: 9:30am
Youth Formation - Guiding RAY begins on Sept 11
Be Still on Zoom and in the Chapel: Contemplative readings with reflection
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14. During the program year (Sept – mid-June), we gather all together beginning at 9:30am for Formation in the lower level of the Parish House with classes beginning at 10am. We will keep in touch over the summer and see you back on Sept.11
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. See the June AVE or eNEWS for latest needs, but grocery gift cards, metro bus passes and Walmart or Target gift cards for back to school supplies are always applicable. FMI: Anne LaFond akblafond@gmail.com or the Parish Office, admin@smary.org
Souper Supper DINE IN: 2nd & 4th Fridays, 5-6 pm
Every second and fourth Fridays! Homemade soups, salad, with roll and sweet treat - Why not?! Join us! If you'd like to help with cooking, prep, serving or clean-up, contact Jennifer Gregg at jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
St Elizabeth's Jubilee Center:
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
Red Cross Blood Drives: Sept 8 & 29 - 9 - 2 pm
The need is Critical! Sign up at www.redcross.org / stmary
Lifeline Screening event: Sept 30
Take a step toward staying Healthy & Active
In Saint Mary's auditorium, Lifeline Screening has great testing packages offered for Cardiovascular, Arterial and Osteoporosis screenings. Register at 1-888-653-6450
