Events and News

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

JUNE 29, 2010

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday mornings

Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m.

 

Pentecost 6, July 4^th

8:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake, Seal Cove

10:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor

The Rev. Vesta Kowalski, Celebrant

 

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 66:1-8; 2 Kings 5:1-14; Galatians 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

 

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Meetings:

June 29 – St. John Singers at 5:30 p.m.

 

Farmer’s Market – will be in St. John’s parking lot from 8:00-1:00 each Friday until mid-October.

 

Harbor House Community Service Center in Southwest Harbor will be offering a series of three free concerts on Tuesday evenings, June 29^th, August 31^st and September 28^th from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the PlayGarden at the Children's Center on Herrick Road. June's free concert will feature the toe-tapping music of the Big Moose Contra Band, a local group that plays a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass. Bring a folding chair, a blanket, your kids, and grab a spot in the PlayGarden with a glass of lemonade and enjoy the lively music of Big Moose. Musicians for the August and September concerts will be announced at a later date. In case of rain, the concert will move inside to the community room at the Herrick Road facility. For more information or directions to the Children's Center, call Mary Ellen Martel at 244-9824 or Diana Novella at 244-3713 x102.

 

The Second Annual Divine Luncheon on the Lawn will be held Saturday, July 24 from 11:30-1:30 to benefit the Westside Food Pantry and spotlight the work of the Victory Garden. Author Katie Moose will be on hand to offer tastings from her cookbooks and sign and sell her books. The most recent book entitled God's Bounty: 365 Days of Inspirational Cooking pairs biblical passages, hymns and inspirational writing with a recipe for each day of the year. Part of these proceeds will also go to the Pantry. As last year we will use herbs and edible flowers and rely on volunteers to help set up , take down, cook, chop, serve, clean, pick flowers, lend table cloths...etc. Please contact Mary Mitchell, Jean Rohrer, or Dianne McMullan as the Quietside Festival fades from your calendar. 

 

Save the Date! All area Episcopal and Lutheran parishes picnic at Thompson’s Island, Sunday, July 25 from 1-4pm. (Rain date Sunday, August 1) Join your neighboring Episcopal and Lutheran church members for a day of food and fellowship! St. Saviour’s will supply 2 gas grills, condiments, paper goods and cups. Each church will bring their own food and beverages and everyone who has folding chairs or tables is encouraged to bring them as well - picnic tables are limited. CARPOOLING IS IMPORTANT as parking is very limited and there may be other folk using the picnic area.

 

JULY 10^th QUIETSIDE FESTIVAL – If you have any goods or services that you can offer to the Silent Auction, please let us know…a ride in your boat, dinner at your home, lawn care, house cleaning, etc. Call Mary Mitchell (244-9951), Ida Smallidge (244-7266), or the church office (244-3229).

 

We give thanks for the life of Marianna Heyward, who died Monday, June 28^th in Richmond, Virginia. Keep her family in your prayers.

 

The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).

 

 

Events and News

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

JUNE 22, 2010

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday mornings

Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m.

 

Pentecost 5, June 27^th

8:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake, Seal Cove

10:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor

The Rev. Alice Downs and The Rev. Dean Henry, Celebrants

 

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 16; 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62

 

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Meetings:

June 22 – St. John Singers at 5:30 p.m.

 

Farmer’s Market – will be in St. John’s parking lot from 8:00-1:00 each Friday until mid-October.

 

Bar Harbor Brass Concerts:

Tuesday, June 22 @ 7:30PM: Bar Harbor Brass Week Faculty Recital, St. Saviour’s Episcopal -Church, Downtown Bar Harbor

Wednesday, June 23 @ 1:00PM: High School Chamber Concert, Bar Harbor Inn, Downtown Bar Harbor

Thursday, June 24 @ 1:00PM: Brass and the Beach Children's Concert, Jessup Library, Downtown Bar Harbor

Thursday, June 24 @ 6:00PM: College and High School Chamber Recital, Gates Auditorium on the campus of the College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor

Thursday, June 24 from 7:30-10PM: Bar Harbor Brass Week Cocktail Reception, Featuring Brass Week Faculty (performance will begin at 8:00PM) at the highly acclaimed Bar Harbor Club, Downtown Bar Harbor

Friday, June 25 @ 1:00PM: Preview Concert, Village Green, Downtown Bar Harbor

Friday, June 25 @ 7:30PM: Mark Woolman Horner Memorial Concert, St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, Downtown Bar Harbor

Saturday, June 26 @ 5:00PM: Brass Extravaganza! Village Green, Downtown Bar Harbor, (rain location: St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church)

 

Saturday, June 26 at 5:30 pm – Baroque Orchestra of Maine will be performing all Bach on period instruments at the Union Church, 21 Summit Road, Northeast Harbor. Suggested donation at the door is $15, students are free.

 

The Second Annual Divine Luncheon on the Lawn will be held Saturday, July 24 from 11:30-1:30 to benefit the Westside Food Pantry and spotlight the work of the Victory Garden. Author Katie Moose will be on hand to offer tastings from her cookbooks and sign and sell her books. The most recent book entitled God's Bounty: 365 Days of Inspirational Cooking pairs biblical passages, hymns and inspirational writing with a recipe for each day of the year. Part of these proceeds will also go to the Pantry. As last year we will use herbs and edible flowers and rely on volunteers to help set up , take down, cook, chop, serve, clean, pick flowers, lend table cloths...etc. Please contact Mary Mitchell, Jean Rohrer, or Dianne McMullan as the Quietside Festival fades from your calendar. 

 

Save the Date! All area Episcopal and Lutheran parishes picnic at Thompson’s Island, Sunday, July 25 from 1-4pm. (Rain date Sunday, August 1) Join your neighboring Episcopal and Lutheran church members for a day of food and fellowship! St. Saviour’s will supply 2 gas grills, condiments, paper goods and cups. Each church will bring their own food and beverages and everyone who has folding chairs or tables is encouraged to bring them as well - picnic tables are limited. CARPOOLING IS IMPORTANT as parking is very limited and there may be other folk using the picnic area.

 

The Tremont Congregational Church is having their annual Blessing of the Fleet Saturday, June 26^th at 3:00 P.M. at the Town Dock in Bernard. This is a time for our community to gather together and ask the Lord’s blessing for the protection and success of all who earn their livelihood from the sea; for the safety of the recreational boaters; and also for a time to remember those who have lost their lives at sea from our community. The Lioness will be providing food for purchase; there will be games for the children, demonstrations by the fire department, the Ellsworth Honor Guard to salute our departed with three rounds of rifle fire, Chris Gray our local distinguished bagpiper, the United States Coast Guard and their Color Guard, and the USCG Auxiliary. After the service all the boats of our harbor are invited to pass by the town dock to receive the blessing by water for their safety and success.

 

We give thanks for the life of Melvin VanWechel who died June 20^th. Keep his wife Donna, daughter Pamela and son-in-law Richard in your prayers.

 

The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).

 

 

Events and News

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

JUNE 15, 2010

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday mornings

Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m.

 

Pentecost 4, June 20^th

8:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake, Seal Cove

10:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor

The Rev. Emily Blair Stribling, Celebrant

 

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 22:18-27; 1 Kings 19:1-15a; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

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Meetings:

June 15 – St. John Singers at 5:30 p.m.

June 17 – Vestry at 6:30 p.m.

 

Farmer’s Market – will begin this Friday, June 18^th in our parking lot from 8:00-1:00. They will be open each Friday from now until mid-October.

 

Recital – Nina and Clare Monfredo and Mi’Eun Kim will be offering a recital of music for violin, cello and piano. The concert will be held on June 20 at 6:00 pm, St. Mary’s by-the-Sea. Please join us! A reception will follow. Free Admission.

 

Integrity Maine celebrates Pride Week with The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of Maine. Bishop Lane will celebrate an Integrity Pride Eucharist at The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State Street, Portland, Maine on Friday June 18^th at 7:30 PM. All are welcome to attend!

 

Friday, June 18^th from 9 am to 1 pm is the MDI Hospital Auxiliary Bake Sale! Delicious baked goods will be for sale in front of The First on Main Street in Bar Harbor. There will be something for everyone!

 

The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).

 

Events and News from St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

JUNE 8, 2010

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday mornings

Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m.

 

Pentecost 3, June 13^th

8:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake, Seal Cove

10:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor

The Rev. Vesta Kowalski, Celebrant

 

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 32; 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15; Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3

 

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Meetings:

June 8 – FIC at 4:00 p.m.

June 8 – St. John Singers at 5:30 p.m.

 

Hospice of Hancock County is holding 10 elegant dinner parties to benefit their programs. They are funded entirely by private donations, grants and community fundraising events. Help to support this much needed outreach program by supporting this or any of their events or by sending a donation to: Hospice of Hancock County – 14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Their phone is 207-667-2531 and their website is: www.hospiceofhancock.org. Find out more about their programs and these dinners in particular! What a wonderful way to meet people, have fun and support this great organization, all in one!

 

Pastoral Cards--This month, we need a volunteer to write/help write the encouraging notes we send regularly on behalf of the parish.  We have cards in the office or you may use your own; they are very much appreciated. Please email Joan joan@bromage.us. Thanks!

 

“Everybody Eats at St. Dunstan’s” in Ellsworth uses and is in need of clean plastic containers with tops as well as clean plastic grocery bags. Thank you for supporting this outreach ministry which provides a healthy free meal to anyone who comes in the door each Monday from 3-6 pm.

 

Recital – Nina and Clare Monfredo and Mi’Eun Kim will be offering a recital of music for violin, cello and piano. The concert will be held on June 20 at 6:00 pm, St. Mary’s by-the-Sea. Please join us! A reception will follow. Free Admission.

 

The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).

 

 

 

 

Events and News

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

JUNE 2, 2010

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday mornings

Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m.

 

Pentecost 2, June 6^th

8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. – Eucharist

The Rev. Persis Williams, Celebrant

 

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 146; 1 Kings 17:8-24; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17

 

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Cynthia Bourgeault, "Putting on the Mind of Christ"—Thursday, June 3^rd,  9:00 am - 3:00 pm at St. Andrew’s, Seal Cove. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest, retreat leader, and widely recognized as one of the foremost teachers of Centering Prayer. She is the author of several books, including Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening and The Wisdom Jesus. Cost: $50, including refreshments and snacks. Please bring your lunch.

 

Seafarers’ Memorial Service and the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, June 6, 12:15pm at the Bar Harbor town pier.

 

Meetings: Bishopswood Open House -- Sunday, June 6, 11 am - 2 pm. 

Family Contra Dance at Bishopswood! Sunday, May 30, 3-5 pm. Live Music, Caller, Fun for All! The Belfast Bay Fiddlers, with caller Chrissy Fowler, will perform at a contra dance to benefit Bishopswood in our own Bishopswood Great Hall!  Come to dance or just enjoy the music and, of course, Sandy's famous snacks. Bring a lunch, meet staff and campers, tour Bishopswood and enjoy some of Sandy's delicious snacks!  Please come!

 

June 1 – St. John Singers at 5:30 p.m.

June 2 – Westside Food Pantry Wrap Up at 5:30 p.m.

 

Hospice of Hancock County is holding 10 elegant dinner parties to benefit their programs. They are funded entirely by private donations, grants and community fundraising events. Help to support this much needed outreach program by supporting this or any of their events or by sending a donation to: Hospice of Hancock County – 14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Their phone is 207-667-2531 and their website is: www.hospiceofhancock.org. Find out more about their programs and these dinners in particular! What a wonderful way to meet people, have fun and support this great organization, all in one! You will find a flyer in the Parish Hall with details on the dinners in 2010.

 

Dolliver House – Stephen has officially moved into the Dolliver House, and all is well. However, he still needs the following items: a bed and mattress (twin or queen), any size sheets (for two beds), a bureau, and a small power lawnmower.

 

Pastoral Cards--This month, we need a volunteer to write/help write the encouraging notes we send regularly on behalf of the parish.  We have cards in the office or you may use your own; they are very much appreciated. Please email Joan joan@bromage.us. Thanks!

 

The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).