Thursday, March 31, 2016

Events & News from St. John's

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

March 31, 2016

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

 

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Second Sunday of Easter

9:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine

Hymns:

Sing, ye faithful (492)

Jesus lives! (194)

We walk by faith (209)

Good Christians all, rejoice and sing (205)

 

Scripture:

Psalm 118:14-29; Acts 5:27-32; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31

Celebrant: The Rev. Lynn Orville

Usher: Karen

First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Margot

Prayers: Patsy

Chalice and Acolyte: Sandy

Altar Guild: Dean

Vestry Member in Charge: Bunny

 

Weekday Holy Eucharist—Thursdays at 12:00 noon

April 7 – Tikhon

April 14 – Edward Demby and Henry Delaney

April 21 – Anselm of Canterbury

April 28 – Christina Rossetti

 

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The Rev. Timothy Fleck, Rector (207-812-8362)

The Rev. Kathleen Killian, Assistant Rector (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 is open Monday through Thursday

Father Tim will be away on vacation until April 13

 


        

 

 

St. John:

 

FREE Cooking Class with James Lindquist from Red Sky in Southwest Harbor. Taking place on Monday April 4th and 11th from 1-3 PM in the kitchen. Come to one or both. For more information call 244-4582.

 

Westside Food Pantry Recital Series continues celebrating the 25th year of our Westside Food Pantry with the APRIL 23rd performance by TIMBERED LAKE—Diana Newman and Crow Suncloud.   The Saturday evening performance begins at 6:30 and will run for one hour. A reception will follow in the undercroft.  Suggested donation is $10 and ALL proceeds will go to our food pantry. FMI contact: Susan Buell, 244-8061.

 

St. Saviour:

“Spring into Spring” Concert, Saturday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. MDI Jazz Ensemble with Beaux Higgins and the Grand Piano Artistry of Bill Trowell. Admission is $ 20/ $10 student. Tickets available from St. Saviour’s, Church of Our Father office or on their website, St. John’s, or at the door the day of the event. This is our "sending church” fundraiser for Chuck and Beth Bradshaw’s third year in Mityana. There will be a "Meet and Greet "after the concert in the Parish Hall for the Bradshaws with refreshments.

 

The Caregiver's Support Group meets in the Rectory Library from noon until 1:30 on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. It is open to all local residents who are involved with the care of a loved one in their home or at an institution.

 

Church of Our Father:

Prayer Shawl Ministry, Wednesdays at 1:30 in the Parish Hall.

 

School of Healing Prayer, Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30. There is a fee of $150.00. Food will be provided including lunch, snacks, coffee and tea. Please contact Deb Scott-Henderson for an application at 244-7288.

 

St. Mary & St. Jude:

Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

 

Community:

 

The Best Ever Spaghetti Dinner, to benefit the Westside Food Pantry, will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor congregational Church, 29 High Road, SWH.  Price ($7/person or $25/family) includes homemade meat and vegetarian sauces, salad, bread, and desserts provided by some of the best cooks on the island. Gluten free pasta will also be available.

 

COFFEE’S ON! The Maine Sea Coast Mission cordially invites all MDI Senior Citizens to join them for Coffee, Conversation and Music on April 5 and 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Colket Center, 127 West Street, Bar Harbor.

 

Alcyon Center Events, Seal Cove, a center of spiritual experiences for body, soul and spirit:

April 1 – Quiet Day – open to all (a period of silence from 9:00 am to noon; lunch with conversation noon to 1:00 pm; silence 1:00 to 4:00 pm)

April 1 – Soul Friends, a gathering of women for contemplation, discussion of a specific topic through poetry, literature and personal experience and reflection - 7:00-9:00 pm

April 6 – Bible Reconnaissance – open to all – an in depth approach to Bible study, concentrating on John 21:19-31 – 3:30-5:00 pm

April 13 – Bible Reconnaissance – open to all – an in depth approach to Bible study, concentrating on John 10:22-30 – 3:30-5:00 pm

April 20 – Bible Reconnaissance – open to all – an in depth approach to Bible Study, concentrating on John 13:31-35 – 3:30-5:00 pm

April 22 – “At the Edges of Our Dying” guest teacher Jan Booth, end-of-life nurse coach, educator, musician - the new, emerging models for end of life care that are helping us re-imagine how we prepared to die – 6:30-8:30 pm - $15

April 23 – “Following the Thread” guest teacher Jan Booth, end of life nurse coat, educator, musician - an experiential workshop in deep living and dying well - 9:30 am-4:30 pm - $60 April 24-29 – Alcyon Work Week (please call ahead as times are variable) a blend of work, meditation, silence, rest, conversation, common meals, play and spiritual practice

 

Coming events with guest teachers include May 16 (Martin Laird – “My only me is God” – a five day contemplative prayer intensive); June 10 (Susan MacKenzie “Retreat 101:  Welcome to Beginners”); June 23 (Robert Sardello “Know Thyself:  a Soul Retreat”)

 

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Keep in your prayers this week: Paul Milligan, Jean Martinez, Barbara Loveland, Karen Pike, Scott and Debbie Hammond, Sherry Warner, Adam Temple, Jamie Li, Malcolm Hughes, Nancy Kincaid, Herb Hasenbalg, Jack Weisner, John Cronin, Sarah Flynn, Trisha Roy, Bob and Elaine Theriault, Ron Martin, Lydia Thayer, George Swanson and Sharon Dayana Salazar, our sponsored child in Costa Rica.

 

 

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SPRING TRAINING 2016

Saturday, April 9

9:a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

27 Pleasant Street

Brunswick, Maine

 

Gather with Bishop Steve Lane and Episcopalians across the diocese for a day of learning, sharing, and growth. For event FAQs, full workshop descriptions, and registration, visit www.episcopalmaine.org or register directly at www.tinyurl.com/springtraining2016

 

 

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Happy Easter from St. John the Divine

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

March 24, 2016

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

 

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Easter Sunday

9:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine

Hymns:

Jesus Christ is ris’n today (207)

The day of resurrection (210)

The strife is o’er (208)

Hail thee, festival day (175)

 

Scripture:

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Isaiah 65:17-25; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18

Celebrant: The Rev. Kathleen Killian

Usher: Sandy

First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Michael

Prayers: Candace

Chalice and Acolyte: Bob

Altar Guild: Margot

Flowers: Ginny

Vestry Member in Charge: Bunny

 

Morning Prayer

 8:00 a.m. continues through Easter Monday

 

 

 

Maundy Thursday, March 24

5:30 p.m. – at St. Mary and St. Jude

Good Friday, March 25

6:00 p.m. – at Church of Our Father

Holy Saturday, March 26

7:00 p.m. – at St. Saviour’s

 

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AFTER MUCH CONVERSATION, ST. JOHN’S WILL CONTINUE AFTER EASTER WITH ONE SUNDAY EUCHARIST AT 9:00 UNTIL ST. ANDREW’S OPENS ON MAY 29.

 

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The Rev. Timothy Fleck, Rector (207-812-8362)

The Rev. Kathleen Killian, Assistant Rector (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 is open Monday through Thursday

Father Tim will be away on vacation from March 28 to April 13

 


        

 

 

St. John:

NET TENDER DEADLINE – March 27, Easter Sunday!

 

FREE Cooking Class with James Lindquist from Red Sky in Southwest Harbor. Taking place on Monday April 4th and 11th from 1-3 PM in the kitchen. Come to one or both. For more information call 244-4582.

 

Westside Food Pantry Recital Series continues celebrating the 25th year of our Westside Food Pantry with the APRIL 23rd performance by TIMBERED LAKE—Diana Newman and Crow Suncloud.   The Saturday evening performance begins at 6:30 and will run for one hour. A reception will follow in the undercroft.  Suggested donation is $10 and ALL proceeds will go to our food pantry. FMI contact: Susan Buell, 244-8061.

 

St. Saviour:

“Spring into Spring” Concert, Saturday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. MDI Jazz Ensemble with Beaux Higgins and the Grand Piano Artistry of Bill Trowell. Admission is $ 20/ $10 student. Tickets available from St. Saviour’s, Church of Our Father office or on their website, St. John’s, or at the door the day of the event. This is our "sending church” fundraiser for the Bradshaw’s third year in Mityana. There will be a "Meet and Greet "after the concert in the Parish Hall for the Bradshaws with refreshments.

 

The Caregiver's Support Group meets in the Rectory Library from noon until 1:30 on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. It is open to all local residents who are involved with the care of a loved one in their home or at an institution.

 

Church of Our Father:

Prayer Shawl Ministry, Wednesdays at 1:30 in the Parish Hall.

 

School of Healing Prayer, Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30. There is a fee of $150.00. Food will be provided including lunch, snacks, coffee and tea. Please contact Deb Scott-Henderson for an application at 244-7288.

 

St. Mary & St. Jude:

Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

 

Community:

 

The Best Ever Spaghetti Dinner, to benefit the Westside Food Pantry, will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor congregational Church, 29 High Road, SWH.  Price ($7/person or $25/family) includes homemade meat and vegetarian sauces, salad, bread, and desserts provided by some of the best cooks on the island. Gluten free pasta will also be available.

 

COFFEE’S ON! The Maine Sea Coast Mission cordially invites all MDI Senior Citizens to join them for Coffee, Conversation and Music the first and thirds Tuesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Colket Center, 127 West Street, Bar Harbor.

 

Alcyon Center Events, Seal Cove, a center of spiritual experiences for body, soul and spirit:

April 1 – Quiet Day – open to all (a period of silence from 9:00 am to noon; lunch with conversation noon to 1:00 pm; silence 1:00 to 4:00 pm)

April 1 – Soul Friends, a gathering of women for contemplation, discussion of a specific topic through poetry, literature and personal experience and reflection - 7:00-9:00 pm

April 6 – Bible Reconnaissance – open to all – an in depth approach to Bible study, concentrating on John 21:19-31 – 3:30-5:00 pm

April 13 – Bible Reconnaissance – open to all – an in depth approach to Bible study, concentrating on John 10:22-30 – 3:30-5:00 pm

April 20 – Bible Reconnaissance – open to all – an in depth approach to Bible Study, concentrating on John 13:31-35 – 3:30-5:00 pm

April 22 – “At the Edges of Our Dying” guest teacher Jan Booth, end-of-life nurse coach, educator, musician - the new, emerging models for end of life care that are helping us re-imagine how we prepared to die – 6:30-8:30 pm - $15

April 23 – “Following the Thread” guest teacher Jan Booth, end of life nurse coat, educator, musician - an experiential workshop in deep living and dying well - 9:30 am-4:30 pm - $60 April 24-29 – Alcyon Work Week (please call ahead as times are variable) a blend of work, meditation, silence, rest, conversation, common meals, play and spiritual practice

 

Coming events with guest teachers include May 16 (Martin Laird – “My only me is God” – a five day contemplative prayer intensive); June 10 (Susan MacKenzie “Retreat 101:  Welcome to Beginners”); June 23 (Robert Sardello “Know Thyself:  a Soul Retreat”)

 

U  U  U  U  U  U  U  U  U

 

Keep in your prayers this week: Paul Milligan, Jean Martinez, Barbara Loveland, Karen Pike, Scott and Debbie Hammond, Sherry Warner, Adam Temple, Jamie Li, Malcolm Hughes, Nancy Kincaid, Herb Hasenbalg, Jack Weisner, John Cronin, Sarah Flynn, Trisha Roy, Bob and Elaine Theriault, Ron Martin, Lydia Thayer, George Swanson and Sharon Dayana Salazar, our sponsored child in Costa Rica.

 

 

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

News & Events from St. John's

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

March 17, 2016

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

 

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Palm Sunday

9:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine

Hymns:

All glory, laud and honor (154)

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended (158)

O sacred head, sore wounded (168)

When I survey the wondrous cross (474)

 

Scripture:

Psalm 31:9-16; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23

Celebrant: The Rev. Timothy Fleck

Usher: Dean

First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Patsy

Prayers: Gen

Chalice and Acolyte: Sandy

Altar Guild: Joan

Flowers: Susan and Gen

Vestry Member in Charge: Gen

 

 

Maundy Thursday, March 24

5:30 p.m. – at St. Mary and St. Jude

Good Friday, March 25

6:00 p.m. – at Church of Our Father

Holy Saturday, March 26

7:00 p.m. – at St. Saviour’s

Morning Prayer

 8:00 a.m. each day in Holy Week, and on Holy Saturday and Easter Monday

 

After much conversation, ST. JOHN’S WILL CONTINUE AFTER EASTER WITH ONE SUNDAY EUCHARIST AT 9:00 UNTIL ST. ANDREW’S OPENS ON MAY 29.

 

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The Rev. Timothy Fleck, Rector (207-812-8362)

The Rev. Kathleen Killian, Assistant Rector (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 is open Monday through Thursday

 

 


        

 

 

St. John:

Sunday Forums at 10:15 a.m.: Lenten Devotional Study: Pilgrim Road by Albert Holtz.  For these Lenten reflections, Brother Albert breaks out of downtown Newark to write daily on his sabbatical travel throughout the world. 

 

 

During Lent we will be collecting our parish gift to Episcopal Relief & Development. You may put a check in the plate with ERD in the memo line. We will also be collecting for United Thank Offering (UTO). Boxes and envelopes are available at the back of the church. Return your boxes on Palm Sunday.

 

Westside Food Pantry Recital Series continues celebrating the 25th year of our Westside Food Pantry with the APRIL 23rd performance by TIMBERED LAKE—Diana Newman and Crow Suncloud.   The Saturday evening performance begins at 6:30 and will run for 1 hour- a reception follows in the undercroft.  Suggested donation-$10--ALL proceeds go to our food pantry. FMI contact: Susan Buell-244-8061

 

St. Saviour:

The Caregiver's Support Group meets in the Rectory Library from noon until 1:30 on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. It is open to all local residents who are involved with the care of a loved one in their home or at an institution.

 

Palm Cross Making Saturday, March 19th at 10 am- Preparing for Palm Sunday - Making Palm Crosses. You are invited to join a group that will gather in the Parish Hall to prepare for Palm Sunday. No experience necessary in making palm crosses for our parish family and friends. We also support Jack Drake's ministry at Sonogee by supplying enough for the residents there. We welcome you and any amount of time you can give. For more information, please contact Sue Blaisdell (288-4092). 

 

Church of Our Father:

Stations of the Cross followed by a soup supper, March 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Shawl Ministry, Wednesdays at 1:30 in the Parish Hall.

 

School of Healing Prayer, Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30. There is a fee of $150.00. Food will be provided including lunch, snacks, coffee and tea. Please contact Deb Scott-Henderson for an application at 244-7288.

 

St. Mary & St. Jude:

Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

 

Community:

 

 

The Best Ever Spaghetti Dinner, to benefit the Westside Food Pantry, will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor congregational Church, 29 High Road, SWH.  Price ($7/person or $25/family) includes homemade meat and vegetarian sauces, salad, bread, and desserts provided by some of the best cooks on the island. Gluten free pasta will also be available.

 

COFFEE’S ON! The Maine Sea Coast Mission cordially invites all MDI Senior Citizens to join them for Coffee, Conversation and Music the first and thirds Tuesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Colket Center, 127 West Street, Bar Harbor.

 

Families First Community Center, a transitional home in Ellsworth for families with minor children who are homeless. While the families reside at our home they will be able to receive an array of services, please see our website for a list of services: familiesfirstellsworth.org.

A dinner and dance event will be held at the Elks Club, 317 High Street, Ellsworth on March 19th from 5-8 p.m. We will be having "rocking blues" music by the Juke Rockets, delicious home-made food, silent auctions, raffles, give-aways and we will even have a "kids only" auction.

 

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Keep in your prayers this week: Jean Martinez, Michael Shook, Barbara Loveland, Karen Pike, Scott and Debbie Hammond, Sherry Warner, Adam Temple, Jamie Li, Malcolm Hughes, Nancy Kincaid, Trevor Agar, Herb Hasenbalg, Jack Weisner, John Cronin, Sarah Flynn, Trisha Roy, Bob and Elaine Theriault, Ron Martin, Joseph and Kimberly Pratt family, Lydia Thayer, George Swanson and Sharon Dayana Salazar, our sponsored child in Costa Rica.

 

 

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