Saint Mary's Weekly News 

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 Sparkles Christmas Fair:  Sat, December 3, 9 - 1       

Join us for Holiday Décor & Gifts, Jewelry & other Treasures, Soup, Lobster Stew, Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, and so much MORE!  Come Sparkle with us!  

Toys for Tots Advent Giving: fill the boxes by December 4 

New, unwrapped toys are needed for children who are less fortunate. We have 3 weeks to fill these boxes before we return then to US Marines for distribution.  

Thanksgiving Eucharist & Tree Lighting: WED 23 Nov, 6 PM 

Come and sing songs of gratitude before the feast begins! Afterward, we read the names of loved ones as we "light" our Advent tree. Bring your guests and friends, and start the holiday with the Great Thanksgiving!  

Thanksgiving Blood Drive: Saturday 26 Nov, 9 - 2 

Consider sharing your blood as an act of thanksgiving. The need is constant. Lives depend on it! This Red Cross blood drive will be in our Auditorium.   

Advent Lessons and Carols: Sunday 27 Nov  

At the end of Thanksgiving weekend, a new Church Year will begin with the First Sunday of Advent. A beautiful Lessons and Carols celebration has been prepared.  

Formation on Sundays:  9:30am       

Youth Formation - Guiding RAY begins on Sept 11  

Be Still on Zoom and in the Chapel:  Contemplative readings with reflection 

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)        

Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14.  During the program year (Sept – mid-June), we gather all together beginning at 9:30am for Formation in the lower level of the Parish House with classes beginning at 10am.  We will keep in touch over the summer and see you back on Sept.11 

Saint Mary's Adopted Angolan Family 

In partnership with the Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC), Saint Mary's has adopted the Vemba family of four from Angola, seeking asylum and a better, safer life. See the June AVE or eNEWS for latest needs, but grocery gift cards, metro bus passes and Walmart or Target gift cards for back to school supplies are always applicable. FMI: Anne LaFond akblafond@gmail.com  or the Parish Office, admin@smary.org  

Souper Supper DINE IN:  2^nd & 4^th Fridays, 5-6 pm 

Every second and fourth Fridays!  Homemade soups, salad, with roll and sweet treat -  Why not?! Join us!  If you'd like to help with cooking, prep, serving or clean-up, contact Jennifer Gregg at jenniferanngregg@gmail.com  

St Elizabeth's Jubilee Center:    

Saint Mary's is committed to serving at this vital ministry on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 in the morning. FMI and to find out how you can participate, please contact Stan Eaton at stan.eaton@gmail.com   

Red Cross Blood Drives:  Nov 26, Dec 8 & 22  -  9 - 2 pm 

The need is Critical! Sign up at www.redcross.org / stmary 

Weekday Prayers for Ukraine and for Peace:  Compass of Compassion 

  In a response to many people voicing their anguish during these turbulent times, we are offering a daily reflection of comfort. We will be emailing a poem, scripture, or inspiration to help lighten your sorrow, and for those who seek a direction and compass for your prayers. Please know that you are not alone. People without email may pick up a weekly copy of the offerings from the parish office.  

  These emails will come automatically for a week, but you must let the parish office (admin@smary.org or 781-3366) know if you wish to continue to receive these messages of hope, by simply replying YES to the email or contacting the office.   

Saint Mary's Weekly News 

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Kickoff Sunday:  September 11 

The choir returns to the loft;  kids and families return to Guiding RAY;  we return to 10:15 for the second service.  Cinnamon Girl Truck will come around 11:30 for a fun celebration of getting back together after a wonderful summer! 

Thank you, Rev. Portia for leading us:  September 11 & 18 

Thank you, Rev. Portia, for filling in and sharing your knowledge and love of God with us as we prepare to welcome Fr. Nathan back home in two weeks.   

Don't Miss it!  Sept 18:  Diaconate presentation 

Join us on this special Sunday when The Rev. Mary Lee Wile, deacon at St. Paul's in Brunswick, will serve alongside Deacon Christine and share the Diaconate story during both coffee hours preparing us for Christine's retirement in mid-October and opening our hearts and minds for an eventual replacement.   

Save the Date:  September 25:  Fr Nathan returns to pulpit 

Join us for this wonderful reunion following Fr Nathan's return to S. Mary's after his deployment as a Navy Chaplain in Bahrain for the past 10 months. 

Weekday Prayers for Ukraine and for Peace:  Compass of Compassion 

  In a response to many people voicing their anguish during these turbulent times, we are offering a daily reflection of comfort. We will be emailing a poem, scripture, or inspiration to help lighten your sorrow, and for those who seek a direction and compass for your prayers. Please know that you are not alone. People without email may pick up a weekly copy of the offerings from the parish office.  

  These emails will come automatically for a week, but you must let the parish office (admin@smary.org or 781-3366) know if you wish to continue to receive these messages of hope, by simply replying YES to the email or contacting the office.   

No Sun. Morning Worship on Oct 2 – Maine Marathon on Rt 88  

The Marathon closes Foreside Road around 8am but come help early enough to help cheer on and give waters to the runners. It's so fun 

Save the Date:  Sunday Oct 2:  3pm - Choral Evensong   

Due to the Maine Marathon, there will be no morning services on Sunday, Oct. 2, but we invite you to participate in a beautiful choral evensong service at 3pm.
Sunday morning services are filled with the energy of the waking day. The evensong service is more about the coming evening and favors a reflective, meditative frame of mind.  

 Formation on Sundays:  9:30am       

Youth Formation - Guiding RAY begins on Sept 11  

Be Still on Zoom and in the Chapel:  Contemplative readings with reflection 

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)        

Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14.  During the program year (Sept – mid-June), we gather all together beginning at 9:30am for Formation in the lower level of the Parish House with classes beginning at 10am.  We will keep in touch over the summer and see you back on Sept.11 

Saint Mary's Adopted Angolan Family 

In partnership with the Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC), Saint Mary's has adopted the Vemba family of four from Angola, seeking asylum and a better, safer life. See the June AVE or eNEWS for latest needs, but grocery gift cards, metro bus passes and Walmart or Target gift cards for back to school supplies are always applicable. FMI: Anne LaFond akblafond@gmail.com  or the Parish Office, admin@smary.org  

Souper Supper DINE IN:  2^nd & 4^th Fridays, 5-6 pm 

Every second and fourth Fridays!  Homemade soups, salad, with roll and sweet treat -  Why not?! Join us!  If you'd like to help with cooking, prep, serving or clean-up, contact Jennifer Gregg at jenniferanngregg@gmail.com  

St Elizabeth's Jubilee Center:    

Saint Mary's is committed to serving at this vital ministry on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 in the morning. FMI and to find out how you can participate, please contact Stan Eaton at stan.eaton@gmail.com   

Red Cross Blood Drives:  Sept 8 & 29  -  9 - 2 pm 

  The need is Critical! Sign up at www.redcross.org / stmary 

Lifeline Screening event:   Sept 30 

Take a step toward staying Healthy & Active 

In Saint Mary's auditorium, Lifeline Screening has great testing packages offered for Cardiovascular, Arterial and Osteoporosis screenings.  Register at 1-888-653-6450 

Beth Shaw

Parish Manager

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

admin@smary.org

Saint Mary's Weekly News 

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Jane's last Sunday a Saint Mary's: August 28 

Join us for a special coffee hour after both service as we thank Jane for her work with us the past 10 months.  Her guidance and leadership have been invaluable during Father Nathan's deployment. We want to wish her the best of everything at her new assignment at All Saint's Church in Princeton, NJ. 

Labor Day Sunday:  September 4 

Next Sunday, September 4 will be Morning Prayer led by Deacon Christine at one combined service at 9am. Come with your hearts open to special words and wonderful music.    

Kickoff Sunday:  September 11 

The choir returns to the loft;  kids and families return to Guiding RAY;  we return to 10:15 for the second service.  Cinnamon Girl Truck will come around 11:30 for a fun celebration of getting back together after a wonderful summer! 

Thank you, Rev. Portia for leading us:  September 11 & 18 

Save the Date:  September 25:  Fr Nathan returns to pulpit 

Weekday Prayers for Ukraine and for Peace:  Compass of Compassion 

  In a response to many people voicing their anguish during these turbulent times, we are offering a daily reflection of comfort. We will be emailing a poem, scripture, or inspiration to help lighten your sorrow, and for those who seek a direction and compass for your prayers. Please know that you are not alone. People without email may pick up a weekly copy of the offerings from the parish office.  

  These emails will come automatically for a week, but you must let the parish office (admin@smary.org or 781-3366) know if you wish to continue to receive these messages of hope, by simply replying YES to the email or contacting the office.   

 Formation on Sundays:  9:30am       

Youth Formation - Guiding RAY begins on Sept 11  

Be Still on Zoom and in the Chapel:  Contemplative readings with reflection 

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)        

Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14.  During the program year (Sept – mid-June), we gather all together beginning at 9:30am for Formation in the lower level of the Parish House with classes beginning at 10am.  We will keep in touch over the summer and see you back on Sept.11 

Saint Mary's Adopted Angolan Family 

In partnership with the Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC), Saint Mary's has adopted the Vemba family of four from Angola, seeking asylum and a better, safer life. See the June AVE or eNEWS for latest needs, but grocery gift cards, metro bus passes and Walmart or Target gift cards for back to school supplies are always applicable. FMI: Anne LaFond akblafond@gmail.com  or the Parish Office, admin@smary.org  

Souper Supper DINE IN:  2^nd & 4^th Fridays, 5-6 pm 

Every second and fourth Fridays!  Homemade soups, salad, with roll and sweet treat -  Why not?! Join us!  If you'd like to help with cooking, prep, serving or clean-up, contact Jennifer Gregg at jenniferanngregg@gmail.com  

St Elizabeth's Jubilee Center:    

Saint Mary's is committed to serving at this vital ministry on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 in the morning. FMI and to find out how you can participate, please contact Stan Eaton at stan.eaton@gmail.com   

Red Cross Blood Drives:  Aug 31, Sept 8 & 29  -  9 - 2 pm 

  The need is Critical! Sign up at www.redcross.org / stmary 

Lifeline Screening event:   Sept 30 

Take a step toward staying Healthy & Active 

In Saint Mary's auditorium, Lifeline Screening has great testing packages offered for Cardiovascular, Arterial and Osteoporosis screenings.  Register at 1-888-653-6450 

Beth Shaw

Parish Manager

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

admin@smary.org

Saint Mary's Weekly News 

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Our summer schedule is in effect  

 From June 19 through September 4, our Sunday gatherings will be: 

• 8:00 AM: Contemplative Eucharist 
• 9:30 AM: Choral Eucharist with hymns  

Mass on the Grass:  Wednesdays at 6pm  

Our midweek summer evening service continues until Aug 24!  Informal, inspirational, spiritual, and intimate.   

Still outdoors, still casual, and still with the Holy Eucharist.  It will start at 6 pm 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.              

Weekday Prayers for Ukraine and for Peace:  Compass of Compassion 

  In a response to many people voicing their anguish during these turbulent times, we are offering a daily reflection of comfort. We will be emailing a poem, scripture, or inspiration to help lighten your sorrow, and for those who seek a direction and compass for your prayers. Please know that you are not alone. People without email may pick up a weekly copy of the offerings from the parish office.  

  These emails will come automatically for a week, but you must let the parish office (admin@smary.org or 781-3366) know if you wish to continue to receive these messages of hope, by simply replying YES to the email or contacting the office.   

 Formation on Sundays:  9:30am       

Youth Formation - Guiding RAY is on hiatus until September 11  

Be Still on Zoom and in the Chapel:  Contemplative readings with reflection 

Guiding RAY (Religious Adventures for Youth)        

Our Guiding RAY programs for all young people ages 0 to 14.  During the program year (Sept – mid-June), we gather all together beginning at 9:30am for Formation in the lower level of the Parish House with classes beginning at 10am.  We will keep in touch over the summer and see you back on Sept.11 

Saint Mary's Adopted Angolan Family 

In partnership with the Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC), Saint Mary's has adopted the Vemba family of four from Angola, seeking asylum and a better, safer life. See the June AVE or eNEWS for latest needs, but grocery gift cards, Gas cards and quarters for laundry are always applicable. FMI: Anne LaFond akblafond@gmail.com  or the Parish Office, admin@smary.org  

Souper Supper DINE IN:  2^nd & 4^th Fridays, 5-6 pm 

Every second and fourth Fridays!  Homemade soups, salad, with roll and sweet treat -  Why not?! Join us!  If you'd like to help with cooking, prep, serving or clean-up, contact Jennifer Gregg at jenniferanngregg@gmail.com  

St Elizabeth's Jubilee Center:    

Saint Mary's is committed to serving at this vital ministry on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 in the morning. FMI and to find out how you can participate, please contact Stan Eaton at stan.eaton@gmail.com   

Red Cross Blood Drives:  Aug 11  -  12 - 5 pm 

  The need is Critical! Sign up at www.redcross.org / stmary 

Lifeline Screening event:   Sept 30 

Take a step toward staying Healthy & Active 

In Saint Mary's auditorium, Lifeline Screening has great testing packages offered for Cardiovascular, Arterial and Osteoporosis screenings.  Register at 1-888-653-6450 

 

 Contacting the Reverend Jane Milliken Hague 

We welcome to our Saint Mary's family, please email, text or call her  

Anyone may be in touch with her as follows: 301-580-8610 or revjane@smary.org. 

Beth Shaw

Parish Manager

The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary

43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

207-781-3366

admin@smary.org