Saint Mary’s Weekly News
For July 14, 2013 – The 8th Sunday after Pentecost
Altar Guild Wine Tasting Party: Sunday afternoon, July 14 at 5:30 PM
All are welcome, male and female, young and mature (though only those over 21 can taste the wine!)
LAST CALL: Men’s Summer Hiking Trip to Old Speck Mt: This Friday!
Calling all men of S. Mary’s of all ages! Break out your backpack and your sleeping bag for an overnight hiking adventure in the Mahoosucs! Plan on leaving S. Mary’s at 12 noon on Friday. On Saturday, we will summit Old Speck Mt, the 3rd highest peak in Maine. Invite your son, cousin, nephew, brother, father, godson, uncle. Contact Jim Kane for more information and to sign-up at KaneJ@cmhc.org or (207) 329-1764.
RESCHEDULED!!!! Kingdom Rock: the Vacation Bible School at S. Mary’s
has been rescheduled for next June
Look for more information in January 2014 for
next summer’s Vacation Bible School
We will need lots support from the parish then, so if you would like to volunteer or help in any way please speak to Julie Morrison GuidingRAY@smary.org
Annual Outreach Barbecue - For You: Next Sunday, July 21, at 4pm!
Scores of parishioners have participated in Souper Suppers, Long Creek, St. Elizabeth's, Preble Street Soup Kitchen, Learning Works and other Outreach activities this year. Others have wanted to do so or are just interested in learning more about S. Mary's Outreach activities. The Outreach Committee cordially invites you all to celebrate and share Outreach stories at a fellowship barbecue on July 21 at 4pm, to be held at the home of Jennifer Gregg. We hope you will come. Please let us know in advance at 781-2665 or jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Temporary Legacy Donor Board - Please review!
A poster version of the permanent Legacy donor board is on display in the foyer of the auditorium. Check it out to ensure your name is listed correctly. Haven't pledged but want to see your name on the board? It's not too late!
On the table in front of the temporary board, there's a sheet for corrections to be noted. Please clearly write the correction. We'll confirm your changes before we soon place the final order. For those who may not yet have pledged and want to be listed, send in your Legacy pledge form soon so we can ensure that you make it on the Board !
Mass On The infield Grass: Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm
“Take me out to the ball game…” Join us at Grubb Field (part of the Legion baseball complex off of Depot Road) for a special time together! A brief Eucharist celebration, followed by a fun softball game for all ages, with some hot dogs and snacks. Bring your own chair, mitt and bat and ball. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome as well!
Thursday Worship Schedule
10 am: Spiritual Reflections with Deacon Christine. Open to all, this may include a Bible study, a book study, reflective readings as well as follow-ups and conversations. (Note: Deacon Christine will be away July 18th, so Thursday Group Reflections will not be held.)
12 noon: Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands. All are welcome to gather in the Chapel for this brief, informal liturgy. You can send to the Office the names of those for whom prayers are needed, or come and receive prayers for yourself or for another.
6:00 pm: Mass On The Grass. An informal, outdoor Eucharist on the Labyrinth that is interactive and multi-sensory and appropriate for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. In case of inclement weather, we’ll gather in the Chapel.
Daily Noonday Prayer at Saint Mary’s
Please join us any weekday for a brief (10 min.) Noonday Prayer in the Chapel, and let’s remember to pray for one another at 12 Noon every day, no matter where we might be.
Global Leadership Summit: August 8-9 in Greenland, NH
Space is still available to join Fr. Nathan at this world-class leadership training event. If you are called to lead in your business, in your home, in the church, in the community, then this event will inspire and equip you to be a better Christ-centered leader. We will carpool and commute both days to keep costs down. Contact Fr. Nathan FMI.
Missing your dish or platter?
With all the wonderful celebrations at S. Mary's, we have accumulated an assortment of serving dishes and platters. If you are missing yours, you will likely find it on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Please pick it up soon. We will keep this assortment until August 1st , at which time all will be donated to St. Elizabeth's Pantry. Thank you!
Our 9th Annual Lobster Bake & Auction: Saturday, August 10th
To be held on our lawns, weather permitting. Beginning at 4:30 pm, rain or shine, join fellow parishioners, family and friends for fun, fellowship and feasting. Lobster/Steamer dinner= $30, BBQ Chicken dinner= $10, and grilled burgers and hotdogs= $5. To purchase tickets, contact Beth in the office 781-3366, admin@smary.org or Betsy & Jim Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net.
The Auction Committee has received many live and silent auction items thus far. Kindly consider donating an auction item to this event. Can you offer a service or an experience? Gift certificates are very popular. If you prefer to underwrite any portion of this event, your monetary donation would gladly be appreciated. Here are a few offerings: Boston Red Sox game, a week stay on Sanibel Island, FL; tickets to Magic of Christmas; ITN membership. The July AVE will have an up-to-date list of offerings. Contact Jim or Betsy Stoddard with any questions (see above).
Makarios Worship at the Cathedral
Makarios means blessed. It’s the first word of the Sermon on the Mount. It’s also a new way of being the church. Join in for a new worship gathering led by young adults at 7pm on Sunday, in Emmanuel Chapel at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St, Portland.
PREPARE FOR SPARKLES NOW! December 7, 2013
Mark the date now for our 2013 Sparkles Fair! It is not too early to prepare:
Ø If you are moving, downsizing or closing an estate, please remember the Sparkles boutique as a gentle way to part with your treasures. Distinct and beautiful things are particularly good for the sale. If storage is a problem, we will have collection dates in the fall. Please call Jan Mordarski (899-4099) to make arrangements.
Ø This year’s recipe book will be Sweet Endings: a collection of desserts, cookies, candies and other sweet treats. You can e-mail or mail them directly to Beth Shaw at the office. This will be our final booklet, and we want it to be the best ever!
Ø Our knitting corner is always a big hit with our wonderful offerings of knitted and felted creations. If this is your talent, start knitting and creating lovely items for sale at the fair. We also love donations of yarns and fabrics. If you are cleaning out your "stash closet", please remember Sparkles which will be coming soon.
Communicating with Fr. Nathan
Feel free to contact Fr. Nathan at any time if you wish to speak with him. You can e-mail him directly at nathanferrell@smary.org, or call him on his cell at 609-410-7573. Follow him on Twitter @FatherNate or visit his blog at www.fatherferrell.blogspot.com
Coffee Hour – Help!!
We need volunteers to host our Coffee Time following the Sunday service.
Please keep in mind that Coffee Hour is meant to be a quick parish gathering, with coffee and juice available for children, along with a couple of store bought or home baked treats. Most Sundays, coffee is already made (thanks to Hugh Smith!), so it just entails a simple set up and clean up. The importance of Coffee Hour is the gathering together of our parish. We need your involvement…Coffee Hour can’t happen every Sunday, unless we have more volunteers. The sign up sheet is outside the Guild Room. FMI contact: Betsy Stoddard, 829-2026, jbstod@myfairpoint.net Once the weather cooperates, coffee hour is outside; easy picnic-style and volunteer dates for summer are wide open!
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Ginny Stelk. During the week if you or someone you know needs communion, please call the Parish Office. If you wish to learn more about this special ministry, feel free to speak with Deacon Christine at any time.
Our Prayer Concerns for this week
Brigid Cooleen, Ann Tholen, Nat Fenollosa, Chip Hartwell, Liz Hunt, Keith Galli, Susan McCackeren, and Sandy Snow.
This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s
Sunday July 14 8:00am The 8th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:30am The 8th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
5:30pm Altar Guild Wine Tasting Party – in the Guild Room
Monday 15 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 16 10:00am Order of St. Luke
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 17 9:00am Kneelers group meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday 18 There will be no Reflections with Deacon Christine today
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
3:00pm Maine Preservation Meeting
6:00pm Mass On The Grass at the Labyrinth
7:30pm Men’s AA - auditorium
Friday 19 Parish Office Closed on Fridays
12noon Men’s Overnight Hiking trip departure
12noon Noonday Prayer - where ever you are!
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 20 11:00am Bridal Shower in the Guild Room
Sunday 21 8:00am The 9th Sunday after Pentecost: Traditional Eucharist
9:30am The 9th Sunday after Pentecost: Contemporary Eucharist
4:00pm Outreach Barbecue Celebration
