18 Days and Counting!

Weekly News from the MDI Episcopal Partnership! St. Andrew & St. John's and St. Saviour's March 30th is Laetare (Rose) Sunday The fourth Sunday of Lent in the church calendar, Laetare is derived from the opening words of the Latin Mass, "Rejoice (Laetare) Jerusalem" (Is. 66:10). The church is called to joyful anticipation of the victory to be won. This joyful theme provides lightening from the penitential emphasis of Lent. Since the thirteenth century the paraments and liturgical vestments of the day may be rose-colored, expressing the change of tone in the Lenten observance. Laetare Sunday therefore may be called "Rose Sunday." Similarly, the 3rd Sunday in Advent is also a "Rose Sunday," ("Gaudete Sunday"), named for the antiphon for the day which anticipates the upcoming joy of the Incarnation. Portions from An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church A Handful of Inspiration "Jesus quests for us. His work is us. He yearns for us. But he does not take prisoners. We must be willing. We have to say yes. And saying yes must become our mission and our life's work. Thirteen years ago, after being a Christian for many years before, I reached this additional decision point beyond our baptismal vows and the converted heart. I was in my study in New Jersey, praying out loud to The Lord that, unfortunately, I was having to repent again. "How many times, Lord, do I have to relive this mistake of looking up and finding that I have booted you from the driver's seat of my life? Shoved you into the passenger seat and taken over, left you on the side of the road, or stuffed you in the trunk? This does not work, and I have tried but failed to keep you as Lord. I need you to help me keep you behind the wheel. Life is better with you driving."  From Deacon Tracy Shaffer's sermon, Island-Wide Worship at St. John's, March 16, 2025 Read Tracy's Sermon The Community Gathers at March on Mount Desert St.! From Bar Harbor Story Wednesday, March 19, marked the joyous return of the "March on Mount Desert Street," a beloved community progressive supper that brought together friends, neighbors, and new acquaintances in a celebration of togetherness and local flavor. This event was a heartwarming reminder of the strength and unity within our community. Read More Music & Meditation for Lent Wednesdays at 12:00 noon at St. Saviour's April 2 - Debby Govenor April 9 - Julia Morris-Myers April 16 – Douglas Beck MDI's Slice of Episcopal Church History: The Rev. Katrina Swanson For the cost of a donation of any size, you can currently stream on PBS the film "The Philadelphia Eleven"- a documentary lifting up the first- illegal- ordinations of women to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church! This powerful look back at the controversy is a reminder and inspiration to us all about the importance of standing up for one another for justice and equality. MDI resident Katrina Swanson was ONE OF THE ELEVEN! This year we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of her passing, while we also celebrate the 51st year of her ordination. Watch on PBS! Easter Flowers Easter flowers will be ordered soon. This year we are requesting a suggested donation of $20. You will find links to memorial forms below. Please complete and remit them with a check to the Parish Office by April 9th, noting in the subject line "Easter Flowers." As always, we appreciate your kindness and generosity.  If you have questions, contact Sue Blaisdell (sblaisdell4@roadrunner.com) at St. Saviour's or Gen MacKenzie (genhmackenzie@gmail.com) at St. John's. Memorial Form, St. Saviour's Memorial Form, St. John's Spring Book Group!  Many parishioners have asked for a book group to  feature Bp. Budde's book, "How We Learn to be Brave" Cricket & Steve Muncie are planning a Zoom book discussion in the EASTER Season. Time & Date TBA! Consider the e-book version or the audiobook, read by Bp. Budde herself, or there is financial aid available for those wishing to  purchase the hardback or paperback versions. Join our friends at Bar Harbor Congregational Church for a Lenten Retreat! Saturday, March 29th Bread Making Class (1 PM - 2:30 PM) for all ages Taste & See Documentary (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM) Session 1 & 2 or Arts & Crafts (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM) for kids and teens Bread & Pastry Trivia (3:30 PM - 4 PM) for all ages Community Supper (4 PM - 5:30 PM) for all ages    Sign-Up Now! How to Keep a Good Lent If you'd like to be intentional about Lent, but aren't sure where to begin - or if you'd like inspiration for lenten practices, the Reverend Peter J. Gomes offers suggestions for how to keep a good Lent. Enjoy his pamphlet by clicking the button below: How to Keep a Good Lent Handout   It's Educational! Competitive! Hilarious! ...and, it's HERE! Subscribe to the Lent Madness Blog! Dancing Saints property of the Episcopal Parish of St Gregory of Nyssa, San Francisco Read about this art here Church office hours: Mon&Tues: St John's, 9-4 Wed&Thurs: St Saviour's, 9-4 Reach out to Ginny any day at mdiadmin@mdi-episcopal.org Come check out and LIKE & FOLLOW our new Facebook page! Follow us! SUNDAY Bulletins! St. John's St. Saviour's   It's a good time to remember the Bar Harbor Food Pantry! What to donate: Consider donating items we are not always able to purchase, such as: Household cleaners Coffee and tea Pet food Condiments, dressings, and spices Baking items Hygiene and personal care items Gluten-free items Other non-food items we are happy to receive are egg cartons (to repackage bulk eggs) and reusable grocery bags for customers to use in the pantry. We cannot accept donations that are expired, opened, or unlabeled

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Weekly News from the MDI Episcopal Partnership! This Sunday: JOINT WORSHIP service St John's, Southwest Harbor Please Note: Sunday is the Great Harbor Shoot-out basketball tournament! We expect parking to be a challenge. Please consider carpooling or parking at a nearby friend's house.     It's BACK! March on Mt. Desert!!! Help us welcome our neighbors to St. Saviour's! Music & Meditation for Lent Wednesdays at 12:00 noon at St. Saviour's March 19 - Tony Sousa March 26 - Daniel Pyle & Catherine Bull April 2 - Debby Govenor April 9 - Julia Morris-Myers April 16 – Douglas Beck More details Two Special Concerts! Saturday, March 22, 4:00 p.m. St. Saviour Evening Music celebrates Bach's Birthday   Evening Music, the series of chamber-music concerts presented by the Friends of Music at St. Saviour's, celebrates Bach's birthday, with a concert of harpsichord music on Saturday, March 22, at 4:00 pm. Dr. Daniel Pyle will perform the last of the "English" suites, the fifth of the set of "French" suites, and selections from the second book of the Well-Tempered Clavier. St. John Jazz pianist Laszlo Gardony in Concert Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, pianist / composer Laszlo Gardony has been noted for his "fluid pianism" by The New York Times, and the legendary Dave Brubeck called him "a great pianist." Two of his albums made DownBeat Magazine's "Best of the Year" list. "A formidable improviser who lives in the moment" (JazzTimes), Laszlo has performed in 27 countries and released 14 albums on the Sunnyside, Antilles and Avenue labels.  You're Invited to a Lenten Book Study Group on Zoom! with Deacon Tracy Shaffer & Deacon Madeline Murphy The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community by Stephanie Spellers   March 12- April 9th, at 6pm   Learn more by visiting: bit.ly/3QN7mXw Or email Tracy Shaffer at Ttlshaffer@aol.com for a Zoom invitation How to Keep a Good Lent If you'd like to be intentional about Lent, but aren't sure where to begin - or if you'd like inspiration for lenten practices, the Reverend Peter J. Gomes offers suggestions for how to keep a good Lent. Enjoy his pamphlet by clicking the button below: How to Keep a Good Lent Handout   It's Educational! Competitive! Hilarious! ...and, it's HERE! Lent Madness Blog Subscribe! Dancing Saints property of the Episcopal Parish of St Gregory of Nyssa, San Francisco Read about this art here Church office hours: Mon&Tues: St John's, 9-4 Wed&Thurs: St Saviour's, 9-4 Reach out to Ginny any day at mdiadmin@mdi-episcopal.org Come check out- and LIKE & FOLLOW our new Facebook page! Follow us! SUNDAY Bulletin! Island-Wide Worship at St John's   It's a good time to remember the Bar Harbor Food Pantry! What to donate: Consider donating items we are not always able to purchase, such as: Household cleaners Coffee and tea Pet food Condiments, dressings, and spices Baking items Hygiene and personal care items Gluten-free items Other non-food items we are happy to receive are egg cartons (to repackage bulk eggs) and reusable grocery bags for customers to use in the pantry. We cannot accept donations that are expired, opened, or unlabeled Visit our Website The MDI Episcopal Partnership  St. Andrew's and St. John's PO Box 767 Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Maine  207-244-3229  Email Us! St. Saviour's  41 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4215   Email the Parish Office   The sanctuary and parish hall of all churches are accessible.

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