EPISCOPAL CHURCH
EVENTS & NEWS
August 6, 2015
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Transfiguration
8:00 a.m. – St. Andrew by-the-Lake
10:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine
Hymns:
When morning gilds the skies (427); Fairest Lord Jesus (383);
Here in Christ we gather (577); Lord make us servants of your peace (593)
Scripture:
Psalm 99; Exodus 34:29-335; 2 Peter 1:13-21; Luke 9:38-36
Celebrant: The Rev. Kathleen Killian
Usher: Sandy Watts
First Lesson/Psalm: Neela Zinsser
Second Lesson: Gen Mackenzie
Prayers: Michael DaCosta
Chalice: Ted Fletcher
Acolyte: Ted Fletcher
Altar Guild: Edie Stanwood
Flowers: Chloe Hatcher
Vestry Member in Charge: Bunny Watts
Thursday Holy Eucharist – 12:00 noon
August 13 (Blessed Virgin Mary)
The Rev. Timothy Fleck
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The Rev. Timothy Fleck, Rector (207-812-8362)
The Rev. Kathleen Killian, Curate (718-775-6069)
Stephen Sampson, Music Director
Michele Daley, Parish Administrator (244-3229)
Sr. Warden, Bunny Watts (244-3699)
Jr. Warden, Rita Redfield (244-4025)
The Church Office will be open Monday through Thursday
St. John:
Calendar:
Monday, August 10 & 24, 5:00 p.m. – St. John’s Singers
Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Mahjong
Saturday, August 29, 6:30 p.m. – Evensong
Evensong at St. John’s August 29: As part of the worldwide celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Episcopal Relief and Development (ER-D), St. Andrew & John will be welcoming Dr. Robert Radtke, President of ER-D, to preach at a service of Evensong (sung Evening Prayer) at St. John, Saturday, August 29 at 6:30 PM.
Also as part of the anniversary celebration, a traveling photo exhibit will be on display at St. Saviour from August 15 to August 30, and Dr. Radkte will be preaching at St. Saviour on Sunday, August 30.
Episcopal Relief and Development is the international and domestic disaster relief and community development arm of The Episcopal Church. It was founded at the start of the Second World War as the Presiding Bishop’s Fund for World Relief to assist European refugees. Since then, its mission has expanded to include emergency relief following natural disaster and war, as well as sustainable development of communities in economically disadvantaged regions. Learn more at www.EpiscopalRelief.org.
Dr. Robert W. Radtke has served as president of Episcopal Relief & Development since 2005. Prior to that he served in various senior-level posts at the Asia Society. At Episcopal Relief & Development, Rob has overseen a number of major initiatives, including NetsforLife®, the agency’s award-winning, flagship malaria prevention program; and the US Disaster Preparedness and Response Program, which helps Episcopal dioceses, congregations and other church institutions to both prepare for and respond to disasters in their local communities.
Help Sarah and Pamela Support Cancer Research! Pamela Smith and I are walking in the 5K Champion the Cure Challenge on August 14-15 to benefit research and clinical trials at the Lafayette Center in Brewer. As a participant in one of the clinical trials for colorectal cancer, I know how valuable it is to be able to take part in this research without going to Boston. There are currently 55 adult trials and 20 children's trials in Brewer! If you would like to support this research, as well as those of us dealing with cancer, we would greatly appreciate it. You can go to ctcchallenge.org and select "sponsor a participant", type in Sarah Flynn and "search". That will bring you to a donor page that you can fill out. Thank you all for your support of all kinds. It all helps! Sarah Flynn
St. Saviour:
Summer Organ Series: Fridays in August from 12:15-1:00.
August 7: Ann Sears, piano, playing Bach's Goldberg Variations
August 14: Julia Morris-Myers
August 21: Ray Cornils
August 28: Don Ingram with Eugene Tobey, baritone
St. Saviour’s Hosts Episcopal Relief & Development Photo Exhibition
In celebration of Episcopal Relief & Development’s 75th Anniversary, St. Saviour’s is hosting the organization’s traveling photo exhibition from Sunday, August 16 to Monday, August 31. Featuring 33 iconic photos of Episcopal Relief & Development’s work around the globe, the exhibition leads viewers through a vivid, intimate exploration of the organization’s history and programs.
The Rev. Tim Fleck says, “Bar Harbor is a place where paths cross from all over the earth. That’s why it’s so important and appropriate for St. Saviour’s to host this exhibit: to remind us and all our visitors of the ways that we are all connected through shared needs and resources.”
Through compelling images and insightful descriptions, the photo exhibition builds meaningful connections to Episcopal Relief & Development’s four core program areas: alleviating hunger, promoting health, creating economic opportunities and responding to disasters. Photos come from five continents and were chosen from over 20,000 images by curator Johanna Lehan, who has worked for The New Yorker and Newsweek.
As a capstone to the exhibit, Episcopal Relief and Development President Dr. Robert Radtke will be visiting MDI, preaching at a service of Evensong at St. John’s in Southwest Harbor at 6:30 PM on Saturday August 29, and preaching at the regular Sunday services at St. Saviour’s at 7:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 30.
The “AllHands75” e-docent app, available for iPhone and Android, provides enrichment while experiencing the exhibition in person, and acts as a virtual tour for remote viewing. The app features a variety of voices – including the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church and the President, staff and supporters of Episcopal Relief & Development – giving deeper detail and background for each image.
“It is incredibly moving to stand in front of these powerful images and hear from someone who was there in the midst of amazing transformation, or whose faith in the importance and impact of our work inspires deeper connection,” said Sean McConnell, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Director of Engagement. “Striving together with local partners, our programs truly engage communities in realizing their vision of a thriving future. I hope that this exhibition helps people to see what we can do when we act together to heal our hurting world.”
Episcopal Relief & Development works with more than 3 million people in nearly 40 countries worldwide to overcome poverty, hunger and disease through multi-sector programs that utilize local resources and expertise. An independent 501(c)(3) organization, Episcopal Relief & Development works closely with Anglican Communion and ecumenical partners to help communities rebuild after disasters and develop long-term strategies to create a thriving future. In 2014-15, the organization joins Episcopalians and friends in celebrating 75 Years of Healing a Hurting World.
For publication-ready photos, logos, and other information on Episcopal Relief and Development and on the 75th Anniversary photo exhibition, visit https://sites.google.com/a/episcopalrelief.org/75th-anniversary-portal-for-communicators/photo-exhibition-toolkit
Church of Our Father:
The Waste Not, Want Not Thrift Shop is open Saturdays from 9 am - 12 pm, Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 6 pm. We are accepting, good clean clothing & linens. Think of us when you are cleaning out your closets. Leave donations in Church Parish Hall. Call for more information 288-3674
Thursday evening Bible Study: Through September 10 at 7 pm. using the study titled The Bible in 90 days. There is a participant’s guide which will help to keep the group on track.
St. Mary & St. Jude:
St Mary's and St Jude's final casserole sale will be held August 14 on Main Street in Northeast Harbor. Proceeds are used in ECW outreach programs. (Food Pantries, Nursing Association, etc.)
MDI Episcopal Churches:
Men's Bible Study Group meets on a monthly basis. The group focuses on selected Bible readings and discusses how these passages affect our lives and our relationships with others. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Meeting locations alternate among Church of our Father, St. Mary, St. Saviour and St. John. For more information, contact Ward MacKenzie by phone at 244-7313 or at mackenziegw@earthlink.net.
Community:
The Alcyon Center, situated above beautiful Seal Cove on MDI, invites you to an Open House on August 19th, 5-7 pm. The Center is an experience of being welcomed, body, soul and spirit into the life of a small, practicing contemplative community. The Open House will include tours of the main house and grounds, an opportunity to speak with the directors and board members while enjoying light refreshments and herbal teas. If interested in attending, please respond either to office@alcyoncenter.org or call (207) 244-1060; directions to the event can be obtained by contacting either the email or telephone number noted above.
At Home Mount Desert Island, a program of Washington Hancock Community Agency, is a member-based, volunteer supported program designed to provide older residents of Mount Desert Island with core services, empowering them to continue to live independently in their homes for as long as they are able. Responding to members’ requests for services across Mount Desert Island is based on the willingness of residents of all towns on Mount Desert Island to volunteer. More At Home Mount Desert Island information is being provided through neighborhood information sessions around MDI. In the meantime, you may obtain information regarding volunteering from Program Manager, Kara Janes at 374-5852 or kjanes@whcacap.org
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Keep in your prayers this week: Yuki, Charles, Kento and Kei Kowalski-Takahashi; Keith Storm, Jamie Li, Malcolm Hughes, Adam Harkins, Nancy Kincaid, Trevor Agar, Herb Hasenbalg, Jack Weisner, John Cronin, Sarah Flynn, Trisha Roy, Bob Theriault, Ron Martin, Joseph and Kimberly Pratt family, Gary Dunlap, Lydia Thayer, George Swanson, Jennie Cline and Sharon Dayana Salazar, our sponsored child in Costa Rica.
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