Saint Mary’s Weekly News
March 13, 2016 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday morning, March 13. Remember to set your clocks AHEAD one hour.
The St. Mary Schola Lenten concert: Dixit Dominus
· Friday, March 11, 7:30, The Cathedral of Saint Luke, Portland
· Sunday, March 13, 4:00, The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
This program will begin with the Gregorian chant of the Lord's Prayer in Latin (the Pater Noster), followed by a beautiful late Renaissance Pater Noster motet based on the Gregorian chant by Willaert. Following this will be a setting of the Lord's prayer in Gothic composed by Bruce Fithian. (Gothic is an ancient language that was particularly favored by J. R. R. Tolkien. If you have seen The Lord of the Rings movies, it sounds very much like Elvish). The program will feature two powerful settings of Psalm 110, known as 'Dixit Dominus.' We hope you can attend one of the concerts, as this music is rarely heard. A pre-concert talk by Bruce will precede each concert by 30 minutes. Tickets are $20 and available on-line at www.stmaryschola.org. Students are free.
Foyers—Thank you!!
Thank you to all who participated in the Foyers. Whether you hosted, offered to host or attended, thank you! We look forward to hearing your thoughts on how we move forward to offer these neighborhood gatherings, known as Foyers. The gatherings were full of warm fellowship and great conversation. Old friendships were renewed and new friendships were made! The article Living in Rhythm by James Koester, SSJE, provided good fodder for discussion. Father Nathan’s discussion questions were timeless and relevant to our busy lives. How do you remember the Sabbath and keep it holy? Why is rest such an important part of our lives? What do you do to keep in tune with God above you, the world around you, the people beside you and the needs within you? And what does it mean for you that God is the Chief Gardener of our souls? These questions are especially meaningful as we round the home stretch on Lent and enter Holy Week.
PALM SUNDAY (March 20): Begin in the Parish House Auditorium
At both 8 AM and 10 AM, we will begin in the Auditorium with the Liturgy of the Palms. Then we will process next door to the Sanctuary for the Passion Gospel and the Eucharist.
Christian Formation
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
At 9:30 AM, Family Chapel is a brief time for families and children to be with Fr. Nathan in the Chapel. Guiding RAY classes begin immediately afterward at 9:45 AM.
The Nursery is open for our youngest disciples downstairs beginning at 9:45 AM.
The Middlers: in transition
The Middlers program is on hold until two new leaders are found. We are hoping soon to hire two young adults to lead the group every Sunday from now until June. Until then, youth are welcome to hang out in the Youth Room. But they are asked not to stay there during the Eucharist, but rather come and join their families in the liturgy. Thank you!
Young Life Club: Monday, March 14 at 7:31 PM
All area high schoolers are invited to crash the Herdrich’s home at 2 Town Landing Rd in Falmouth (the corner of Foreside Rd and Town Landing). Park in the corner lot across the street. It’s better if you bring a friend!
Serving The World
Good Friday Blood Drive: March 25, 7:30 AM – 1 PM
We need YOU to give your blood and share the gift of life with others on the day when we remember the sacrifice of our Lord on the cross. And please tell your neighbors, family and friends about this special opportunity to honor Good Friday. Here in our Parish House Auditorium. Sign-up at the website below with the sponsor code: SMARY www.redcrossblood.org/findadrive
Souper Supper: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
Our free suppers in our Parish House Auditorium open to anyone and everyone. Please consider dropping in sometime between 5 – 7 PM on either evening for dinner served in a family-style setting and consisting of a hearty soup, salad, bread, homemade desserts and beverages. And we are always looking for more servers to join the Souper Supper Team. FMI, contact Jennifer Gregg (jenniferanngregg@gmail.com or 781-2665.
News & Events
"Be Still" : every Monday in Lent, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Especially for busy parents, a time to “Be Still” is offered each Monday in Lent (March 14, 21). This is time for quiet in the Father James Chapel. This is a time for YOU. Take the time - time to breathe, re-center, reflect, to “be” with God. Come for five minutes, or come for the hour!
SPARKLE NEWS !!
Be sure to stop by the Easter/Spring Sparkle Paper table and shop for Easter decorations and party supplies. There is a price list with the items and an Honor Box in which to deposit your money.
Mathematics is FUN: for 2nd – 8th graders
The MMSETS Program is offering Enrichment Mathematics Program for grades 2-5 (at 3:30 PM) and for grades 6-8 (at 5:30 PM) in our Parish House. The program brings back the curiosity, relevance and excitement of mathematics through puzzles, mathematical games and building modular origami constructions. FMI about the program and the instructor for the MMSETS Program go to www.mmsets.org or contact Eva Szillery at evaszillerymmsets@gwi.net
Community Care & Nurture
Noonday Prayer every weekday in the Chapel
Prayer is central to our community. This takes 10 minutes and all are welcome. You are also invited, wherever you may be, to STOP and PRAY at 12 noon for those in need, for our parish family, for our bishop, and for your own life with God. On Thursdays, we include prayers for healing and the Eucharist.
If You Have to Spend Time in a Hospital…
Please make sure that you register yourself as a member of The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary in Falmouth! MMC no longer keeps track of general religious affiliation, but only membership in a specific congregation. And make sure to call Saint Mary’s and let us know as well.
Communicating with Father Nathan
Feel free to contact 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.
If you need an immediate response (and on weekends), his cell phone is always the best.
Prayer concerns for this week: David Illingworth, Len Verey, John Fournier, Michelle Bilodeau, Gardner Bilodeau, Gay Freeman, Olive Galen, the Gaston family, Sarah Gorman, Cindy Horton, Nick, Becca & unborn baby Horton, Chandra Lowe, Evelyn Mercantini, Roger Murray.
FYI: The Rev. David Illingworth, our supply priest on many occasions, is home recovering from a heart attack and in the care of his cousin, a retired nurse. He welcomes cards, calls and emails, but please no visits for the moment. He is listed in the Friends section of our directory.
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).
This Week at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 13 Daylight Savings Time begins – Turn clocks ahead 1 hour
The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Newcomers Welcome Sunday
8:00am Traditional Eucharist
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:15am Lenten Rule of Life Check-In – in Guild Room
9:30am Family Chapel
9:45am Guiding RAY
10:00am Contemporary Eucharist
11:00am Coffee Hour continues
4:00pm Lenten Schola concert at Saint Mary’s (3:30 pre-concert talk)
Monday 14 12noon Noonday Prayer – in the Chapel
5:30pm Be Still – in the Chapel
Tuesday 15 9:30am Art Group in the Auditorium
10:30am Wisdom Seekers: Rule of Life Small Group in the Guild Room
12noon Noonday Prayer – in the Chapel
1:00pm Staff Meeting
1:00pm Get Stitching group
6:30pm Beginner’s Al-Anon
7:00pm AA in the Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 16 12noon Noonday Prayer – in the Chapel
6:00pm Vestry meeting
6:00pm Sweetest in the Gale rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Thursday 17 12noon Thursday Eucharist – in the Chapel
3:00pm OceanView Rule of Life Small Group – last session
4:00pm Boy Singer of Maine rehearsal
7:00pm Saint Mary’s Choir rehearsal
Friday 18 Parish Office is closed
12noon Noonday Prayer – stop and pray wherever you are
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
Saturday 19 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearsal
Sunday 20 The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
8:00am Traditional Eucharist – start in Auditorium
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:15am Lenten Rule of Life Check-In
9:30am Family Chapel
9:45am Guiding RAY
10:00am Contemporary Eucharist – start in Auditorium
11:00am Coffee Hour continues
4:00pm Rule of Life small group – in the Guild Room
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
