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April 29, 2008

ST. JOHN’S EVENTS & NEWS

Marguerite Carter Scott, a lifelong member of St. Andrew & St. John, departed this life on Sunday, April 27, having served the Lord for 95 years. Calling hours will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. A funeral service with Holy Eucharist will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at St. John the Divine.

Ascension Day, May 1^st – 5:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer and Music.

This Sunday May 4^th – Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Lectionary readings: Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; Acts 1:6-14; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11.

Gifts from the people of Maine: We have been blessed by the ministry of Bishop Knudsen and with hope and joy as we look forward to Bishop-Elect Lane’s episcopate. It is traditional to acknowledge these blessings with gifts. It is customary to have a portrait made of the retiring Bishop which will hang in the Cathedral Upper Hall. And, traditionally, the people of the Diocese present a new bishop with a Pectoral Cross. Checks can be sent to Terrance Reimer, Diocesan Finance Office, 143 State Street, Portland ME 04101 with a notation that they are for the Transition Fund. Any money received over what is needed for the portrait and the cross restoration will go to Bishop Lane's Discretionary Fund.

Sundays in May, Holy Eucharist: – 8:00 and 10:00.

Sunday Forums at 9:00: May 4: Eric Erickson and Joan Grant, Lexio Divina: A Spiritual Way of Reading the Scriptures

Upcoming Forums:

May 11: Ted Fletcher, God and the Supreme Court: The Episcopalian Principles of Thurgood Marshall

May 18: Gary DeLong, The Seacoast Mission: An Update

May 25: Bible Study: Floy Ervin, The Book of The Revelation

June 1: Bible Study, Part II: Floy Ervin, The Book of The Revelation

Weekday Eucharist: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30-2:30.

Westside Food Pantry: May 4^th from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Harbor House.

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Weekly news from St. John's

April 29, 2008

ST. JOHN’S EVENTS & NEWS

Marguerite Carter Scott, a lifelong member of St. Andrew & St. John, departed this life on Sunday, April 27, having served the Lord for 95 years. Calling hours will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. A funeral service with Holy Eucharist will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at St. John the Divine. 

 

This Sunday May 4^th – Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Lectionary readings: Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; Acts 1:6-14; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11.

Gifts from the people of Maine: We have been blessed by the ministry of Bishop Knudsen and with hope and joy as we look forward to Bishop-Elect Lane’s episcopate. It is traditional to acknowledge these blessings with gifts. It is customary to have a portrait made of the retiring Bishop which will hang in the Cathedral Upper Hall. And, traditionally, the people of the Diocese present a new bishop with a Pectoral Cross. Checks can be sent to Terrance Reimer, Diocesan Finance Office, 143 State Street, Portland ME 04101 with a notation that they are for the Transition Fund.

Sundays in May, Holy Eucharist: – 8:00 and 10:00.

Sunday Forums at 9:00: May 4:  Eric Erickson and Joan Grant, Lexio Divina: A Spiritual Way of Reading the Scriptures

Upcoming Forums:

May 11: Ted Fletcher, God and the Supreme Court: The Episcopalian Principles of Thurgood Marshall

May 18: Gary DeLong, The Seacoast Mission: An Update

May 25: Bible Study: Floy Ervin, The Book of The Revelation

June 1: Bible Study, Part II:  Floy Ervin, The Book of The Revelation

Weekday Eucharist: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30-2:30.

Westside Food Pantry: May 4^th from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Harbor House.

 

 

Weekly News from St. John's Church

April 24, 2008

ST. JOHN’S EVENTS & NEWS

This Sunday April 27^th – Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Lectionary readings: Psalm 66:7-18; Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21.

Gifts from the people of Maine: We have been blessed by the ministry of Bishop Knudsen and with hope and joy as we look forward to Bishop-Elect Lane’s episcopate. It is traditional to acknowledge these blessings with gifts. It is customary to have a portrait made of the retiring Bishop which will hang in the Cathedral Upper Hall. And, traditionally, the people of the Diocese present a new bishop with a Pectoral Cross. Checks can be sent to Terrance Reimer, Diocesan Finance Office, 143 State Street, Portland ME 04101 with a notation that they are for the Transition Fund.

Sundays in May, Holy Eucharist: – 8:00 and 10:00.

Sunday Forums at 9:00: April 27 – Joan Grant, Spiritual Hospitality: A Seal Cove Retreat and Training Center for the Spiritual Life.

Upcoming Forums:

May 4:  Eric Erickson and Joan Grant, Lexio Divina: A Spiritual Way of Reading the Scriptures

May 11: Ted Fletcher, God and the Supreme Court: The Episcopalian Principles of Thurgood Marshall

May 18: Gary DeLong, The Seacoast Mission: An Update

May 25: Bible Study: Floy Ervin, The Book of The Revelation

June 1: Bible Study, Part II:  Floy Ervin, The Book of The Revelation

Weekday Eucharist: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30-2:30.

Westside Food Pantry: May 4^th from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Harbor House.

Coffee:  Since the price of Bishop’s Blend is increasing in May, Margot will be placing an order by April 28^th. If you would like to purchase coffee, please let Margot (244-0362) know.

HELP WANTED - Pax Christi Maine, affiliate of Pax Christi USA, the Catholic Peace Movement (also an ecumenical organization,) is seeking a volunteer website administrator to setup and manage its website (paxchristimaine.org) and listserv. Candidates need not be Catholic but must possess previous website administration experience. Email inquiries and links to your sample sites to: search@paxchristimaine.org.

 

Clean Up at St. John’s: This Saturday, April 26^th starting at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts available.

 

 

Weekly news from St. John's Church

April 16, 2008

ST. JOHN’S EVENTS & NEWS

This Sunday April 20^th – Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Lectionary readings: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14. The Rev. Canon Ian Bockus, celebrant.

Gifts from the people of Maine: We have been blessed by the ministry of Bishop Knudsen and with hope and joy as we look forward to Bishop-Elect Lane’s episcopate. It is traditional to acknowledge these blessings with gifts. It is customary to have a portrait made of the retiring Bishop which will hang in the Cathedral Upper Hall. And, traditionally, the people of the Diocese present a new bishop with a Pectoral Cross. Checks can be sent to Terrance Reimer, Diocesan Finance Office, 143 State Street, Portland ME 04101 with a notation that they are for the Transition Fund.

Sundays in April and May, Holy Eucharist: – 8:00 and 10:00.

Sunday Forums at 9:00:

   April 20 – Mary and Jim Vekasi, Create in Me a Clean Spirit: Non-Violent Communication;

   April 27 – Joan Grant, Spiritual Hospitality: A Seal Cove Retreat and Training Center for the Spiritual Life.

Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, April 23^rd at 9:30 a.m., George Swanson, celebrant.

Church Office Hours: Tuesday, April 22; Wednesday, April 23; and Thursday, April 24; 8:30-2:30.

Westside Food Pantry: April 20^th from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Harbor House.

Clean Up at St. John’s: Saturday, April 26^th starting at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts available.

Coffee:  Since the price of Bishop’s Blend is increasing in May, Margot will be placing an order by April 28^th. If you would like to purchase coffee, please let Margot (244-0362) know.

New website: check out standrewstjohn.blogspot.com. Michael Shook has redesigned a new web page for St. Andrew & St. John Church, which includes the weekly e-mails, newsletters, links, etc.

 

Weekly News from St. John's

April 10, 2008

ST. JOHN'S EVENTS & NEWS

This Sunday April 13^th – Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Lectionary readings: Psalm 4; Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 2:5-11; John 10:1-10. George Swanson, celebrant.

Sundays in April, Holy Eucharist: – 8:00 and 10:00.

Sunday Forums at 9:00:

April 13 – Mary Anna Fox, Compassion International: Ministering to Children in the Dominican Republic;

April 20 – Mary and Jim Vekasi, Non-Violent Communication;

April 27 – Joan Grant, Spiritual Hospitality.

Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, April 16^th at 9:30 a.m., George Swanson, celebrant.

Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-2:30.

Westside Food Pantry: April 20^th from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Harbor House.

Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is having a blood drive at Birch Bay Village on Friday, April 11^th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mystical and Miraculous will be presented by Ezra Halkett on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the MDI High School theatre.

Women: On Monday, April 14^th at 7:00 p.m., you are invited to gather in the undercroft to share gardening stories and tips and have a great time together. For information, call Karen (244-5267), Chloe (244-4436) or Ida (244-7266).

Acadia Region Coalition (ARC): Tuesday, April 15^th at 7:00 p.m. at St. John's Church. This will be a meeting of the delegates from the various congregations to set up a governing plan and elect officers.

Vestry Meeting: Thursday, April 17^th at 6:00 p.m.

Spring Clean Up at St. John's: Saturday, April 26^th at 9:00 a.m.

Consecration of Bishop Coadjutor Stephen Lane: Saturday, May 3^rd, 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland. If you wish to attend on May 3^rd, call the church office to reserve your tickets by April 15^th. Our parish may reserve up to nine seats. In the event that we have more requests than available seats, a lottery will determine the disposition of our allotted tickets.

Coffee: Since the price of Bishop's Blend is increasing in May, Margot will be placing an order by April 28^th. If you would like to purchase coffee, please let Margot (244-0362) know.

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News from St. John's: April 3, 2008

April 3, 2008

ST. JOHN'S EVENTS & NEWS

This Sunday April 6^th – Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Lectionary readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-25.

Sundays in April, Holy Eucharist: – 8:00 and 10:00.

Sunday Forum at 9:00: April 6 – "St. Luke: The Gospel for All People"

Upcoming forums include:

April 13 – Mary Anna Fox, Dominican Republic;

April 20 – Mary and Jim Vekasi, Non-Violent Communication;

April 27 – Joan Grant, Spiritual Hospitality.

Sundays, April 13, 20 and 27, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:00 and 10:00.

Weekday Morning Prayer: Wednesday, April 9^th at 9:30 a.m.

Tired of the same old faces at church?

Invite a friend!

Invite a neighbor!

Welcome a stranger!

Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-2:30.

The Best Ever Spaghetti Dinner, held at the S.W. Harbor Congregational Church on the High Road, will benefit the Westside Food Pantry and will be on Saturday, April 5th from 4:30-7:00p.m. The cost is $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for children 12 and older and no more than $15.00 for a family. Children under 12 are free!

Westside Food Pantry: April 6^th and April 20^th from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Harbor House.

Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is having a blood drive at Birch Bay Village on Friday, April 11^th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mystical and Miraculous will be presented by Ezra Halkett on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the MDI High School theatre.

Women: On Monday, April 14^th at 7:00 p.m., you are invited to gather in the undercroft to share gardening stories and tips and have a great time together. For information, call Karen (244-5267), Chloe (244-4436) or Ida (244-7266).

Acadia Region Coalition (ARC): Tuesday, April 15^th at 7:00 p.m. at St. John's Church. This will be a meeting of the delegates from the various congregations to set up a governing plan and elect officers.

Consecration of Bishop Coadjutor Stephen Lane: Saturday, May 3^rd, 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland. If you wish to attend on May 3^rd, call the church office to reserve your tickets by April 15^th. Our parish may reserve up to nine seats. In the event that we have more requests than available seats, a lottery will determine the disposition of our allotted tickets.

News from St. John's: March 27, 2008

March 27, 2008

ST. JOHN'S EVENTS & NEWS

This Sunday March 30^th – Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Lectionary readings: Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31.

Sundays in April, Holy Eucharist:– 8:00 and 10:00.

Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-2:30.

Downeast Transportation offers YEAR ROUND public bus transportation around SWH and one or two stops in Bass Harbor on Wednesday (only) for $1.00. All buses are accessible with wheel chair lifts. Trips to and from Ridge Apt, the library, SWH medical center, Kozy Kove, Norwood Cove apt., the Food Mart, Double J, Bass Harbor post office, Birchwood Apt. etc. can be made (on Wednesday) without a car. Downeast Transportation also offers trips to and from Bar Harbor to Ellsworth and Bangor EVERY Monday and Friday (year round). The cost is $9.00 round trip. Downeast Transportation buses are available to ALL of us--They are not just for the elderly or those living in housing. They also have schedules that could be handed out at the food pantry. (A schedule is currently posted on the bulletin board in the undercroft)

Come Home for Supper on Friday, April 4! If you're willing to be a host (a very easy and lovely opportunity) please contact Barnes...244-7985, Bromage...244-3227, or Craig....244-5267, and remember to sign up this Sunday, March 30^th, so the committee can plan for this always enjoyable evening.

The Best Ever Spaghetti Dinner, held at the S.W. Harbor Congregational Church on the High Road, will benefit the Westside Food Pantry and will be on Saturday, April 5th from 4:30-7:00p.m. The cost is $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for children 12 and older and no more than $15.00 for a family. Children under 12 are free!

Tired of the same old faces at church? Invite a friend! Invite a neighbor! Welcome a stranger!

Between the Services:

Dear SJ Member, In response to my recent note regarding our Sunday Forum, I have had several good replies with useful comments and suggestions. If you have not weighed in with your views/wishes, please do so at william.baker@umit.maine.edu

This Sunday, March 30, Jean Rohrer and Mary Mitchell will present "Medical Missions in Ecuador," based on their recent work there.

For the month of April, the following schedule has nicely taken shape:

April 6: Bible Study: "St. Luke: The Gospel for All People" (Please read afresh the entire Gospel of Luke by April 6.)

April 13: Mary Anna Fox, "Compassion International: Ministering to Children in the Dominican Republic." Ms. Fox is a member of the Southwest Harbor Congregational Church.

April 20: Mary and Jim Vekasi, "'Create in Me a Clean Spirit': Non-Violent Communication."

April 27: Joan Grant, "Spiritual Hospitality: A Seal Cove Retreat and Training Center for the Spiritual Life."

Please join us in the undercroft at 9-10 a.m. each Sunday.

Yours, Bill Baker

Weekly e-mail from St. John's

March 20, 2008

ST. JOHN'S EVENTS & NEWS

Maundy Thursday, March 20^th: 5:30 p.m. – Agape Supper and Stripping of the Altar; 9:00 p.m. – Vigil

Good Friday, March 21^st: 7:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer; 12:00 noon – Seven Last Words of Christ; 5:00 p.m. – Good Friday Liturgy.

Saturday, Easter Eve, March 22^nd: 7:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer; 7:00 p.m. – Great Vigil of Easter at St. Francis By The Sea, Blue Hill.

This Sunday Holy Eucharist: Easter Sunday, March 23^rd at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Lectionary readings: Jeremiah 31:1-6, Colossians 3:1-4, Matthew 28:1-10, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24.

Sunday, Easter, is the day when our annual Episcopal Relief and Development drive, in the support of the United Nations Millennium Goals, ends. We hope that those who have yet to make their contribution will remember to send it in or bring it to one of the services this week.

Sundays in March - Holy Eucharist: March 30^th – 8:00 and 10:00.

Dr. Bill Baker has graciously agreed to coordinate our Sunday 9:00 AM forum. Please contact Bill (244-3784) if you would like to lead a forum, or if you have an idea for one.

Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-2:30.

Downeast Transportation offers YEAR ROUND public bus transportation around SWH and one or two stops in Bass Harbor on Wednesday (only) for $1.00. All buses are accessible with wheel chair lifts. Trips to and from Ridge Apt, the library, SWH medical center, Kozy Kove, Norwood Cove apt., the Food Mart, Double J, Bass Harbor post office, Birchwood Apt. etc. can be made (on Wednesday) without a car. Downeast Transportation also offers trips to and from Bar Harbor to Ellsworth and Bangor EVERY Monday and Friday (year round). The cost is $9.00 round trip. Downeast Transportation buses are available to ALL of us--They are not just for the elderly or those living in housing. They also have schedules that could be handed out at the food pantry. (A schedule is currently posted on the bulletin board in the undercroft)

Come Home for Supper on Friday, April 4! Sign up on Easter Sunday, March 23, or on March 30. If you're willing to be a host (a very easy and lovely opportunity) please contact Barnes...244-7985, Bromage...244-3227, or Craig....244-5267, and remember to sign up so the committee can plan for this always enjoyable evening.

The Best Ever Spaghetti Dinner, held at the S.W. Harbor Congregational Church on the High Road, will benefit the Westside Food Pantry and will be on Saturday, April 5th from 4:30-7:00p.m. The cost is $6.00 for adults; $3.00 for children 12 and older and no more than $20.00 for a family. Children under 12 are free!

Tired of the same old faces at church? Invite a friend! Invite a neighbor! Welcome a stranger!