for The Day of Pentecost – June 4, 2017
#Pledge to Pray
Join the global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. Pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth as in heaven. Resources are available for individuals, families, and groups at www.thykingdomcome.global
Sponsored by the Archbishop of Canterbury, this movement is truly ecumenical and global. What an amazing way to prepare for the celebration of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost on 4 June!
Serving our World
Souper Suppers: 2nd & 4th Fridays – June 9 & 23
Twice each month, anytime from 5 to 7 pm, any person can come to our Auditorium for a free supper of soup, bread, salad and desserts. No questions asked. No donations accepted. Each table is served and bussed. And community is created. Come and try it!
Falmouth Food Pantry
Collecting weekly for those in need in our local communities. FFP is always in need of hot and cold cereals; canned meats and fish; canned soups (especially healthy and low sodium; canned fruit (especially light or in juice.) Thank you for your generosity! Bring these with you on Sundays or to the Parish House during the week.
Christian Formation and Youth Notes
Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)
On regular Sundays from September to June, we begin Family Chapel, a special time for children & families to be with Fr Nathan, at 9:30am followed by programs for our youths in many forms at 9:45am. The nursery also opens at 9:30am for our infants and toddlers to 3 years old.
THIS SUNDAY, June 4 (Pentecost): Celebration of Graduates. The Altar Guild will visit Guiding RAY and talk about the way they show their love of God by caring for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish.
June 11 (Trinity): Last Day of Guiding RAY and First Communion Celebration and Choir Appreciation. Families will be in church for the full service as we celebrate our First Communicants and sing to the Lord. Strawberry shortcake and fun fellowship will follow at 11 AM.
Young Life Club: FINAL CLUB OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Monday, 5 June, 7:31 at the Stegemann’s home (211 Winn Rd, Falmouth).
If you have not been, then you’ve got to make it for the final Club before summer! Every single high school student in the Casco Bay area is INVITED. Don’t miss this! FMI: visit www.younglifecb.com or call Jordan Droge at 805-453-1999
Camp Bishopswood - for a summer of fun for all ages
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 in addition to the free working weekends when anyone can stay and eat at camp. See page 9 of the June AVE or the website Bishopswood for more information.
Upcoming Events
Playing With Fire: The Parables of Jesus: June 9-11
At Bishopswood, this is a spiritual retreat for ADULTS led by outstanding teachers, including our own Merle Marie Troeger. Come to read, pray, sing and embody the Lord’s parables in Christian community. All meals included; costs range from $65 – 125. FMI and to register, contact Jane Hartwell (jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org).
Bike & Build to stay in our lower level: June 9 – 11
Twenty-eight young adults arrive from Bar Harbor on their way to New York city on Friday, June 9 and will join us for Souper Supper and make a brief presentation about buke & Build, affordable housing and their experiences. Please join us. On Saturday, they will work on a local habitat build and leave us on Sunday morning. If you run into one of them, let them know we appreciate their commitment.
Saint Mary Schola presents: A Musical Banquet
June 10, 7:30 PM Church of Saint Mary, Falmouth
June 11, 4:00 PM, First Church of Christ, North Conway NH
June 13, 7:30 PM, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland
June 16, 7:30 PM, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
The St Mary Schola’s spring concert features joyous music that will make you want to pick up your fee and dance! The golden age of Elizabethan madrigals is celebrated with lively spring songs by Thomas Morley and John Dowland. Songs by the early baroque master, Henry Purcell and enticing French ‘airs de cour’ are also included, as well as a toe tapping ‘ballo’ by Monteverdi.
The second half of the concert will feature excerpts from Christoph Willibald Glück’s masterpiece, ‘Orfeo and Euridice.’ The stormy underworld scene is filled with great drama and, of course, the famous aria, ‘che farò senz’ Euridice.’ This music is rarely performed, so this is a unique opportunity to hear the enchanting music with some of northern New England’s best singers and instrumentalists.
Memorial Service & Reception for Charlie Dayton: June 17
A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held on Saturday, June 17 at 11 AM here at Saint Mary’s. If you can help with baked goods or the reception, please contact Elizabeth Heinzman 210-2244 or email theheinzmans@hotmail.com
Think Sparkles First … Even in Spring! Only 6 months to go…
The Sparkles Fair & Boutique is December 2. We start the Sparkles festivities with the lighting of the Kyros Memorial Tree at the Thanksgiving Eucharist on November 22 — but your Sparkles Committee is already at work.
Knitters, crocheters, and other needle workers can begin working on items for the needle work corner. FMI, call Barbara Murray.
If you are cleaning out closets, downsizing, or closing an estate, please consider donating items to the Boutique. We take unique items, holiday decorations, family treasures, and gently used household items, but no books or rummage. This year we are taking donations year-round, and if you need help with pick-up and/or storage, please call Onnie Hastings (878-6683), Kathy Galen (603-723-5145) or Jana Burke (272-4535). If you drop off items at the Parish Hall, please mark them clearly for Sparkles.
Like us on Facebook and Twitter!
Our Facebook page and Twitter feed are the best ways to keep up with parish news and information. Like us and follow us! www.facebook.com/ChurchofSaintMary AND @SMaryFalmouth
Community Care & Nurture
Communicating with Nathan+
Feel free to contact Fr. 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 but know that email is checked rarely on weekends or when he’s away.
Prayer Concerns for this week: Mariana Alvarez, Charlie D’Angio-White, Talie Harris, Dave Fenderson, Debbie Roberts, Frank Rheaume, Marsha Jewett, Bob Armitage, Larry Bennett, Sarah Gorman, Roger Murray, Emily Otte, Stewart Stalnecker.
IF YOU WANT TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER LIST, write them on the Sunday Prayer List in the Narthex or contact the Parish Office.
THIS WEEK at Saint Mary’s
Sunday 4 The Day of Pentecost
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am Family Chapel Finalé and Nursery opens
10:00am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
Monday 5 12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:30pm T’ai Chi in the Auditorium
Tuesday 6 9:30am Art Group
10:30am Wisdom Seekers
12 noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
1:00pm Get Stitching group
1:00PM Staff meeting
3:30PM Executive Committee meeting
6:00pm Schola rehearsal in Sanctuary
7:00pm AA in the auditorium
7:30pm Al-Anon in the Guild Room (6:30pm Beginner’s)
Wednesday 7 9a-12n Garden Club workshop in Auditorium
10a-2p Mainely Weavers in the Guild Room
12noon Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
6:00pm Bach rehearsal in auditorium
6;30pm ORI in the Guild Room
Thursday 8 12 noon Chapel Eucharist
7:00pm Saint Mary’s choir rehearsal
Friday 9 12noon Noonday Prayer - wherever you find yourself
Bike & Build Cyclists arrive
5:00pm Community Souper Supper
Bike & Build Presentation for parish & community
5:30pm Al-Anon meeting
Saturday 10 1 - 5PM First Communion Retreat
7:30PM St Mary Schola Concert: A Musical Banquet
Sunday 11 Trinity Sunday
8:00am Contemplative Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
9:30am First Communion meeting in Chapel
9:30am Nursery opens
10:00am Choral Eucharist (followed by Coffee Hour)
11:00am Strawberry Shortcake Celebration
4:00pm Horton Shower
Beth Shaw
Parish Manager
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.781.3366
