News at Saint Mary's
Summer Sunday Worship: June 18 – Sep 3
8:00 am Quiet Eucharist with one final hymn
9 am One Joint Coffee time – NEW!
9:30 am Choral Eucharist with hymns
Starting Wednesday, July 5, our midweek summer evening service will begin!
Still outdoors, still casual, and still with the Holy Eucharist. It will start at 6pm
On Wednesdays and last about 30 mins. We'll meet in the Saint Mary's Gardens.
If you can bring a lawn chair with you, that's terrific; if not, a blanket will
work just as well. Informal, inspirational, spiritual, and intimate.
Sunday Formation Groups: 9:30 - 10 AM
Be Still in the Chapel Each Sunday: silence, poetry, readings, group discussion.
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
Guiding RAY is on summer hiatus, but nursery will be offered in June
See you on September 10 for Kickoff Sunday
Camp Bishopswood - for a summer of fun for all ages – Register now
Located on the shores of Lake Megunticook in the Camden Hills, Bishopswood has been operated by the Diocese of Maine since the early 1960s. There are mini-sessions for first-time campers, multi-week sessions, and a family weekend when anyone can stay at camp. For more information, visit the website www.bishopswood.org
Portland Bach Experience: June 2 –24: Classical Music Recharged!
Innovative performances. GRAMMY-winning artists. Find your experience. The musicians and participants will be rehearsing at Saint Mary's occasionally during this time; be sure to greet them with a hearty welcome.
visit www.portlandbachexperience.com for events and ticket information.
Ongoing Outreach projects
Critical Need Blood Drive
Wednesday, June 28, 9 – 2 and Thursday, July 13, 12 – 5
Sign-up today to be a blood donor and give to those who need your blood to survive! Go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code "StMary" to make your donor appointment. PLEASE donate, if you can. The need is great.
St Elizabeth's Jubilee Center: every third Tuesday
Housewares & Kitchenware (no clothing). Saint Mary's is committed to serving at this vital ministry to new Mainers and those in need on the morning of each third Tuesday from 8:30 to 11. FMI and to find out how you can participate, contact Stan Eaton at stan.eaton@gmail.com
Souper Supper : every second and fourth Friday, 5-7 PM
Every month on the second and fourth Fridays. Delicious homemade soup, salad, bread, and a sweet treat is available to everyone in a relaxed family-style atmosphere - no questions asked. Try it! Or volunteer to help shop, set-up, serve or cook, contact Jennifer at jenniferanngregg@gmail.com
Falmouth Food Pantry
The Falmouth Food Pantry, who serves close to 200 families a month, is accepting food donations from individuals. Our donation box is in the foyer of the Parish House and in the Narthex. Helpful foods are soup in cans (but not cream soups), boxes of pasta, cold cereal, canned tuna fish, canned chicken, and granola bars. If you have any questions supporting the Pantry, feel free to reach out to Vanessa, recordvanessa@gmail.com.
Adopted Asylum Family
Baby Jasmine, along with her parents, Belinda & Joao and siblings, Erica & Nicholas are doing well and getting adjusted to their new life as a family of five. They are coming to worship with us at Saint Mary's on Sunday, May 28 at 10:15. Let's all welcome them!
CARE Ministry: Soup Deliveries
One of the many activities of the Saint Mary's CARE Team is the delivery of "Soup in a Bag" to parishioners each week who are unable to leave their homes. The bagged soup (along with rolls and a sweet) can be picked up as early as 3 pm on a given Friday from the Saint Mary's kitchen to deliver to the recipients who live nearby. Contact the parish office if you can help 781-3366, admin@smary.org
Helping Hands at Home
If you are in need of indoor or outdoor odd job help at your home, please reach out. The 'Helping Hands at Home' ministry will try to assist! Contact the parish office if you need assistance or can help 781-3366, or admin@smary.org
