Saint Mary’s Weekly News
January 12, 2014 – The First Sunday after the Epiphany
Our prayer concerns for this week
For healing: Nat Fenollosa, Andrew Leighton, Roger Murray, Peg Pierce, Dolores and John Rich, Lynne Shepherd, Eileen Shortell, and John Unfricht.
Let us share our gratitude to Sylvia Infantine for playing the organ for Bruce while he’s on a much deserved vacation. Thank you, Sylvia!
Are You Missing Vintage (2013) Serving Dishes or Containers?
You may find them on the table in front of the kitchen. Check it out soon....we will keep them until January 15 and then donate any remaining to St. Elizabeth's! Thank you!
2014 Offering Envelopes: on the Table by the Guild Room
Our 2014 Stewardship Campaign kicks off on January 26, but offering envelopes for the entire year are available to those who have used them previously or those who have requested them. If you would like to have the parish provide you with offering envelopes, you may sign-up for these in the Parish House or in the Narthex of the church.
Time to Update the S. Mary's Member and Friends Directory!
This will be ready to distribute on January 26th. So we can be assured we have your most recent address, phone number and email address, drafts will be available to verify your information in the narthex of the church, at Coffee Hour for the next two Sundays and some Vestry members will be charged with getting the correct info from you also. Please help this task by checking for accuracy or by adding additional contact information on one of the copies. Also, you can use this directory for networking! See below.
A Networking Opportunity!
Are you looking for clients? An electrician? Golf or ski partners? Seeking to learn knitting or other fine skills? I bet there are other parishioners who are interested! Expand your professional and social networks by offering a few words about your vocation and/or avocations for publication in the 2014 S. Mary’s Members and Friends Directory! Email the information to Beth Shaw at admin@smary.org by January 20.
Youth Ministry Notes
FUN IS GOD High School group gathers monthly! Our next outing will be:
Sunday, January 26, 3:30 – 6 PM: “Contrasting Color should not Create Conflict”.
Using Matthew 7:1-5 and Peter 4:9 as a basis, we will watch the movie Forty-Two together and discover and discuss Jackie Robinson’s struggles. Questions? Call Jane Stegemann 797-8422 or Ruth 239-0482. All youth are welcome. Bring your friends!
Godly Play - Christian Formation for our younger Christians
On regular Sundays from September to June, we offer a Montessori-based program called Godly Play to learn about God, the Bible, and the Church with our children. Family Chapel begins at 9:15am followed by Guiding RAY classes (age 4 through 5th grade) begin downstairs in the Parish House at 9:30am. The nursery also opens at 9:15 for our infants and preschoolers.
Guiding RAY and Child-Care for the Annual Meeting
On January 26, there will be no formal Guiding RAY classes. We will be providing Nursery Care from 9-noon and crafts for children from 10:30-noon (following the brunch) while parents attend the Annual Meeting. To help us plan, could interested parents needing child-care please let us know! Sign-up sheets are available outside the Guild Room and in Guiding RAY.
“The Middlers” – new time starting this Sunday, January 12
9:30 to 10:35 AM on Sunday mornings! In order to make the group more accessible to even more of our young people, the Middlers (all those in Middle School) will use the same schedule as our Guiding RAY classes and join their families for Communion.
Serving The World
Our Haiti Mission Team Shares the Good News
Last Sunday evening, we were amazed and enlightened by the videos and slide show of Becky’s, Kelly’s and Bruce’s trip to Haiti in November. This morning, we are blessed to have our own Becky Pride in the pulpit to share the team’s hands-on experiences in light of the Gospel message. A number of years ago, Becky took a year’s sabbatical from teaching to attend Andover-Newton Theological, Harvard Divinity and Episcopal Divinity Schools. She earned her Masters plus 30 from the University of Virginia in History of Religion.
Meetings, Gatherings and Events
2014 Parish Budget Presentations
During both Coffee Hours (approximately 9:15 and 11:15 AM) this Sunday, January 12, members of the Budget & Finance Committee and the Stewardship Team will present the Parish Budget for 2014. These are open discussions and anyone with questions or concerns about parish finances are strongly encouraged to come and join either conversation. These are intended to replace a lengthy discussion of the Budget at the Annual Meeting while also ensuring a healthy dialogue about our parish finances. Please contact David Robinson, Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee, for more information (davidjr471@gmail.com).
Saint Mary’s Annual Parish Meeting: VISION 2014
The Annual Meeting of The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2014, following the one combined Eucharist with the Choir at 9:00 AM. After this, we will gather in the Auditorium for brunch and a discussion with parish leadership about where we believe that God is leading us forward in 2014 and beyond. Do not fear! The Meeting will end by 12 Noon. Everyone is invited! There will be activities for our little ones downstairs in the Guiding RAY spaces during the Meeting.
Brunch Help Needed for January 26
Hospitality will be serving brunch on Jan. 26th just prior to the annual meeting. We will need strong people to set up tables, and chairs; and kitchen assistance on the morning of the 26th; and most importantly clean-up after the event. We'll need donations of fruit, breakfast breads, and juice. Sign Up sheets are in the Guild Room. It would be great to see some new faces in the kitchen!! Thank you and contact Anne LaFond alafond@maine.rr.com or 781-8820 if you are available.
Speaking of help in the kitchen… January 17 at 1 pm
On Jan. 17th, there will be a "winter kitchen cleaning" at 1pm. If anyone would like to join Jennifer, Betsy and Anne, they'd welcome the help!! After so many events, souper suppers, and kitchen activity, it's time for a major cleaning of drawers, refrigerators, cupboards, the stove and oven, etc. Thanks for considering!
Ice Skating for all on January 21 from 5-7 pm
Come join Saint Marians of all ages for Family Ice Skating at Falmouth Family Ice behind Walmart. Warm refreshments will be offered and warm fellowship shared!
Spiritual nourishment for all: Thursdays at Saint Mary’s
All are welcome for a time of spiritual refreshment and community. If you need help with transportation or childcare in order to participate, provisions can be made. Please ask!
10:30am: Wisdom Seekers – meditation and spiritual discussion group
12noon: Healing Eucharist with the laying on of hands for healing. All are welcome; you do not need to be ill. This is a brief, special, intimate liturgy in the Chapel.
Parish Council meeting on Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 pm
Calling all leaders of parish Committees, Guilds, Teams, Boards, etc, and anyone else interested in our parish life together! We will meet to discuss schedule plans, to troubleshoot any current issues, and also to brainstorm together about the future.
Pastoral Care
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 anytime on his cell at 609-410-7573.
Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Visitor today is Paul Engel. 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.
This Week’s Calendar at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 12 8:00am The 1st Sunday after the Epiphany: Traditional Eucharist
9:15am Family Chapel – for all families and children
9:15am Art and Faith Discussion group
9:15am 2014 Parish Budget presentation
9:30am The Middlers meet **NOTE THE NEW TIME**
10:00am The 1st Sunday after the Epiphany: Contemporary Eucharist
11:15am 2014 Parish Budget presentation
Monday 13 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Tuesday 14 10:00am Order of St. Luke
10:00am Staff Meeting
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
4:30pm Prayer Chain meeting
7:00pm AA in Auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Wednesday 15 Father Nathan is at Fresh Start meeting in Waterville
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:00pm Vestry meeting
Thursday 16 10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12noon Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
4:00pm Boy Singers of Maine
6:30pm Parish Council meeting
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 17 Parish Office Closed on Fridays
12noon Noonday Prayer – wherever you find yourself
5:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room
Saturday 18 9:00am Boy Singers of Maine rehearse
11:00am Memorial Service for David Thurston
Sunday 19 8:00am The 2nd Sun. after Epiphany: Traditional Eucharist
9:15am Family Chapel – for all families and children
9:15am Art and Faith Discussion group
9:30am The Middlers meet **NOTE THE NEW TIME**
10:00am The 2nd Sun. after Epiphany: Contemporary Eucharist and Holy Baptism
Beth Shaw
Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road (Route 88)
Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3366
www.smary.org
