Thursday, September 20, 2012

Events and News from St. John's

 ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Pentecost 17

8:00 and 10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. John

Hymns

O Love, how deep, how broad, how high; Blest are the pure in heart

O Master let me walk with thee; Be thou my vision

Scripture:

Psalm 1; Proverbs 31:10-31; James 3:13:4-2, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37

Participants:

Celebrant: The Rev. Tim Fleck

Usher:  Pete Welles

First Lesson/Psalm: Susan Buell

Second Lesson: Anna Welles

Prayers: Bob Theriault

Chalice: Sandy Watts

Acolyte: Rita Redfield (8:00); Elaine Theriault (10:00)

Altar Guild: Margot Haertel

Flowers: Scott Martin

 

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Pentecost 18

8:00 and 10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. John

Hymns

Alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord; How firm a foundation;

All who hunger gather gladly; Love divine, all love excelling

Scripture:

Paslm 124; Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50

Participants:

Celebrant: The Rev. Ralph Moore

We welcome The Reverend Ralph Moore as our guest celebrant. Ralph is the founder, trustee and teacher at The Watershed School, an independent high school in midcoast Maine. He served as rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rockland from 1996-2007.

Usher:  Marilyn Mays

First Lesson/Psalm: Ann Cox Halkett

Second Lesson: Ellen Gilmore

Prayers: Susan Buell

Chalice: Rita Redfield

Acolyte: Bob Stanwood (8:00); Rita Redfield (10:00)

Altar Guild: Jayne Ashworth

Flowers: Scott Martin

 

Thursdays

12:30 – Holy Eucharist

 

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Office Hours:

Monday – Tuesday – Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

[Michele will be away from September 21-October 5]

There will not be a weekly e-mail next week

Michele Daley, Parish Administrator

Fr. Timothy Fleck will be at St. John’s (244-3229) on Tuesdays and Thursdays

and at  St. Saviour’s (288-4215) on Mondays and Wednesdays

He can be reached at 812-8362 or tim@mdi-episcopal.org 

Sr. Warden, Ted Fletcher (244-3115); Jr. Warden, Mary Mitchell (244-9951)

 

        

 

 

 

St. John:

Dedication: Please join us on Sunday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. when Bishop Stephen Lane will dedicate and bless the new addition to St. John the Divine.

 

St. Saviour:

The Folk Opera Natural Causes Killed Victor is part of St. Saviour’s outreach to the people of our island and our nation.  They hope to raise thousands of dollars for families on our island who cannot afford food and fuel.  The opera attempts to turn dead end American prisons into farms and trade schools. Performances: October 26 and 27 at 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased at The Maine Seacoast Mission. Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons through October 21. Producer: Ron Goldberg.  Musical Director: George Swanson.  Information: george@katrinasdream.org, (415) 464-7744 or the parish office.

 

St. Mary and St. Jude:

Contemplative Evening Prayer, Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Chapel.

 

Church of Our Father:

Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m.; Healing Service on the fourth Wednesday.

 

 

Community Events

The MDI Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual June Bake Sale on Monday, September 24 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in front of The First on Main Street. Many luncheon items will be available along with pies, cookies and all the special things that a bake sale brings! Baked goods and monetary donations are welcomed! The Auxiliary has recently pledged $50,000 to the new Women’s Health Center and appreciates the support of our community! Contact Mary Grindle at 288-2392 or Brenda Sprague at 288-5082, ext. 1198 to see how you can help!

 

Southwest Harbor Library Walkathon is set for Sunday, October 21st beginning at 1:00.  In past years the Food Pantry volunteers have formed a team of walkers and we're hoping you will do the same this year. We hope to raise $6,000.00 for the Library at the same time supporting healthy exercise along a beautiful route in SW Harbor. Packets, including sponsor forms, may be picked up at the Library.

 

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Keep in your prayers this week:  Paul, Brenda Merritt, Bob Jackson, Julie Russell, Jenny, Wanda Talmidge, Richard Shepherd, Drayton Grant, Emmet and Betty Whittlesey, and Joel Sipes. Pray for the safe return of Adam Holt and Susan Falt, who are among our armed forces serving overseas, and their families.

 

Military Casualties (September 15-16)

Afghanistan: Kyle Osborn, Bradley Atwell, Christopher Raible, Jon Townsend, Genero Bedoy, Joshua Nelson, Sapuro Nena

 

Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew & St. John                       

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the many generous open hearts whose donations will bring accessibility to all at St. John’s. Guide us all as the planned expansion of the facilities comes to reality. We thank you for the various trades and skills of those who work on the addition. Protect and guide them as they labor, that they may take pride in their accomplishments. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

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101 REASONS TO BE EPISCOPALIAN

Anglicans can imagine the past and remember the future.

The Rev. Nayan McNeill, Ph.D., Diocese of El Camino Real


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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Events & News from St. John's

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Pentecost 16

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake (last service)

Hymns (8:00 and 10:00 morning prayer):

O Love, how deep; When I survey the wondrous cross;

Take up your cross; Take my life

Celebrant:  The Rev. Tim Fleck

Chalice: Rita Redfield

 

10:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer at St. John

Led by Floy and Spencer Ervin

Flowers: Scott Martin

 

10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist/Potluck Picnic

All Area Episcopal Churches are invited to join together at Suminsby Park on Sargeant Drive in Northeast Harbor on Sunday. The service will be followed by a potluck picnic hosted by St. Mary and St. Jude. Hot dogs, buns and condiments will be provided as well as bottled water.  Please bring: a chair, a dish to share (salads, finger foods, desserts) and your own dishes and cutlery.  Some extra chairs, dishes and cutlery will be available for those who forget or who have need.  Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited parking. 

Scripture:

Psalm 19; Proverbs 1:20-33; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38

Participants:

Celebrant: The Rev. Patricia Rome Robertson, Rector of St. Mary & St. Jude

Sermon: The Right Rev. Stacy Sauls, Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Church

Greeter:  Marilyn Mays

 

Thursdays

12:30 – Holy Eucharist

 

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Office Hours:

Monday – Tuesday – Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Michele Daley, Parish Administrator

Fr. Timothy Fleck will be at St. John’s (244-3229) on Tuesdays and Thursdays

and at  St. Saviour’s (288-4215) on Mondays and Wednesdays

He can be reached at 812-8362 or tim@mdi-episcopal.org 

Sr. Warden, Ted Fletcher (244-3115); Jr. Warden, Mary Mitchell (244-9951)

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

St. John:

Vestry Meeting: Thursday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the new meeting room.

Dedication: Please join us on Sunday, October 7th (time TBA) when Bishop Stephen Lane will dedicate and bless the new addition to St. John the Divine.

 

St. Saviour:

Contemplative Bible Study begins this week, Friday 14th, noon in the Rectory Library. All are welcome!

All Island Haiti Connection meeting, 5 p.m. Sunday, 16th, with dish-to-pass supper following, and those who wish going on to the Jamaican worship thereafter. Anyone interested in furthering our relationships with folks in the Diocese of Haiti is welcome to attend.

CSA Potluck Community Dinner! Want to know what a CSA is and does? Come to a pot luck community dinner on Tuesday, September 18 at 5:30 pm in St. Saviour's Parish Hall! This will be sponsored by Bar Harbor Community Farm. (that’s a hint as to what a CSA is). Come, join the fun and bring a dish to share!

 

St. Mary and St. Jude:

Stewardship Workshop: Lisa Meeder Turnbull will be at St. Mary’s Chapel, Parish Hall, 9 am to noon, Northeast Harbor on Saturday, September 22 to lead a workshop on stewardship.  Lisa is the stewardship consultant for the Diocese.

 

Church of Our Father:

Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m.; Healing Service on the fourth Wednesday.

 

 

Community Events

Community Supper, Tuesday, September 18, 5:00-6:30, Bar Harbor Congregational Church. The Outreach Board invites to you to join them for our first community meal for this season:  “A Farmer’s Market Supper”.  Bring a neighbor, bring a friend for a meal and conversation. 

 

The MDI Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual June Bake Sale on Monday, September 24 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in front of The First on Main Street. Many luncheon items will be available along with pies, cookies and all the special things that a bake sale brings! Baked goods and monetary donations are welcomed! The Auxiliary has recently pledged $50,000 to the new Women’s Health Center and appreciates the support of our community! Contact Mary Grindle at 288-2392 or Brenda Sprague at 288-5082, ext. 1198 to see how you can help!

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Keep in your prayers this week:  Chuck and Beth Bradshaw, Brenda Merritt, Bob Jackson, Julie Russell, Jenny, Wanda Talmidge, Richard Shepherd, Drayton Grant, Betty Whittlesey, and Joel Sipes. Pray for the safe return of Adam Holt and Susan Falt, who are among our armed forces serving overseas, and their families.

 

Military Casualties (September 5)

Afghanistan: Jose Montenegro Jr., Thalia Ramirez

 

Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew & St. John                       

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the many generous open hearts whose donations will bring accessibility to all at St. John’s. Guide us all as the planned expansion of the facilities comes to reality. We thank you for the various trades and skills of those who work on the addition. Protect and guide them as they labor, that they may take pride in their accomplishments. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

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101 REASONS TO BE EPISCOPALIAN

I like being an Episcopalian because I can be a mystic without anybody noticing.

Suzanne Guthrie, Diocese of New York


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Thursday, September 6, 2012

News & Events at St. John in Southwest Harbor

 ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Pentecost 15

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake

10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. John the Divine

Scripture:

Psalm 125; Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37

Hymns:

Immortal, Invisible God; Lord whose love;

For a thousand tongues to sing; Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Participants:

Celebrant: The Rev. Lynn Orville

Usher:  Marilyn Mays

First Lesson/Psalm: Elise Felton

Second Lesson: Ken Cochrane

Prayers: Ann Cox Halkett

Chalice: Rita Redfield

Acolyte: Bob Stanwood (8:00); Rita Redfield (10:00)

Altar Guild: Margot Haertel (8:00); Dean Henry (10:00)

Flowers: Betsy Hewlett

 

Participants: A sign up sheet is in the Sanctuary for October-December 2012.

 

Thursdays

12:30 – Holy Eucharist

 

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Office Hours:

Monday – Tuesday – Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Michele Daley, Parish Administrator

Fr. Timothy Fleck will be at St. John’s (244-3229) on Tuesdays and Thursdays

and at  St. Saviour’s (288-4215) on Mondays and Wednesdays

He can be reached at 812-8362 or tim@mdi-episcopal.org 

Sr. Warden, Ted Fletcher (244-3115); Jr. Warden, Mary Mitchell (244-9951)

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

St. John:

On September 16th, there will be an 8:00 service at St. Andrew’s and a 10:00 Morning Prayer at St. John’s led by Floy and Spencer Ervin.

 

St. Saviour:

Auditions are this Sunday, September 9th, at 1 pm for George Swanson’s folk opera. A list of the singers is on the opera web site: http://naturalcausestheopera.org/auditions/  and on the facebook page --http://www.facebook.com/events/103925909760692/ . The chorus of 30 doesn't have to memorize their lines; they sing from scores like the choir.  Come help raise thousand$ for food and fuel donations on MDI.  Information: George Swanson at 415-464-7744 and george@katrinasdream.org.

 

St. Mary and St. Jude:

Stewardship Workshop: Lisa Meeder Turnbull will be at St. Mary’s Chapel, Parish Hall, 9 am to noon, Northeast Harbor on Saturday, September 22 to lead a workshop on stewardship.  Lisa is the stewardship consultant for the Diocese.

 

Church of Our Father:

Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m.; Healing Service on the fourth Wednesday.

 

All Area Episcopal Churches are invited to join together at Suminsby Park on Sargeant Drive in Northeast Harbor at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 16th. The Rev. Patricia Robertson, Rector of St. Mary & St. Jude, will be the celebrant; The Right Rev. Stacy Sauls, Bishop of  Lexington from 2000-2011, and currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Church, will preach. The service will be followed by a potluck picnic hosted by St. Mary and St. Jude. Hot dogs, buns and condiments will be provided as well as bottled water.  Please bring:   a chair, a dish to share (salads, finger foods, desserts) and your own dishes and cutlery.  Some extra chairs, dishes and cutlery will be available for those who forget or who have need.  Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited parking. 

 

 

Community Events

Serendipity is looking for more clothing donations!  We are accepting nearly new or slightly worn men's, children's and women's clothing of all sizes.  We also are happy to take shoes, purses, bags, hats, scarves and any jewelry (costume or otherwise). Please make donations during open hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 12-4, Thursday & Friday 12-7, Saturday 10-4, or call 288-2000.

 

Sunday, September 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.  The Bar Harbor Food Pantry (BHFP) will collaborate with Beech Hill Farm and Sassafras Catering to bring together many local farmers and chefs to create a casual farm-style sunset cocktail party.  This will be an opportunity to learn more about the efforts of the BHFP and Beech Hill Farm to address the hunger issue here on MDI and learn more about what you can do to help.  Limited tickets are available for $45.  Please contact Kate Sebelin at bhpantry@gmail.com for information. Funds generated from this event will go to support Beech Hill Farm’s Share the Harvest program and support other events scheduled throughout the month.

 

The MDI Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual June Bake Sale on Monday, September 24 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in front of The First on Main Street. Many luncheon items will be available along with pies, cookies and all the special things that a bake sale brings! Baked goods and monetary donations are welcomed! The Auxiliary has recently pledged $50,000 to the new Women’s Health Center and appreciates the support of our community! Contact Mary Grindle at 288-2392 or Brenda Sprague at 288-5082, ext. 1198 to see how you can help!

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Keep in your prayers this week:  Chuck and Beth Bradshaw, Brenda Merritt, Bob Jackson, Julie Russell, Jenny, Wanda Talmidge, Richard Shepherd, Drayton Grant, Betty Whittlesey, and Joel Sipes. Pray for the safe return of Adam Holt and Susan Falt, who are among our armed forces serving overseas, and their families.

 

Military Casualties (September 1-3)

Afghanistan: Jonathan Schmidt, Jeremie Border, Kyle Rookey, Alec Terwiske,

 

Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew & St. John                       

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the many generous open hearts whose donations will bring accessibility to all at St. John’s. Guide us all as the planned expansion of the facilities comes to reality. We thank you for the various trades and skills of those who work on the addition. Protect and guide them as they labor, that they may take pride in their accomplishments. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

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101 REASONS TO BE EPISCOPALIAN

Another reason to be Episcopalian is that the altar is not fenced. In my days as a Presbyterian “seeker” I frequently attended both Roman Catholic and Episcopal liturgies: at the former I was explicitly refused communion; at the latter I was welcome to receive. As Woody Allen didn’t quite say, I wouldn’t want to belong to a club that wouldn’t take me as a non-member.

Deborah Smith Douglas, Diocese of The Rio Grande


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