Weekly News from St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

                                               

Sunday, March 1^st: Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.

 

March 1^st is Stewardship—ERD Sunday. Come to the 10:00 forum and learn how ERD funds donated by YOU will address the needs of people in Africa, Haiti, Gaza, the Sudan and other countries ravaged by war and natural disasters.

 

Lectionary Readings:  Psalm 25:1-9; Genesis 9:8-17; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

 

Sunday School: Sundays during the 10:00 service on Sunday in the undercroft, with the Godly Play lessons.

Sunday Forums – 9:00 a.m. in the Undercroft.

March 1: Margot Haertel and Patsy Fogarty, Episcopal Relief and Development

March 8: Erika Shriver, Running Out of Time on Climate Change

March 15: Jim Keene, Emergency Health Service for the Quiet Side

 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Because of the power failure on Tuesday, the pancake supper was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, March 25^th at 6:00 p.m., following Bible Study.

 

 

Evening Prayer and Bible Study: Wednesday evenings at 5:00 p.m. during Lent.

 

Noonday Prayer and Organ Music: Fridays during Lent.

 

The next Three-Day Cursillo Weekend in Maine will be April 16 to 19 at the Sky-Hi Conference Center in Topsham. Cursillo is “a short course in Christian living.”  Committed members of the Cursillo Community sponsor others who are seeking a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and have the potential to grow from the weekend experience.  To be matched with a sponsor contact your priest.  For more information call or email:  Jane Johnson 729-7940 jmj@suscom-maine.net or the Rev. Chuck Bradshaw 288-4849 shalomcoof@myfairpoint.net

 

Let there be soup: Master Chef Bill Morrison, has started a free Soup Kitchen in Southwest Harbor using natural whole foods; mostly whole grains, beans, and vegetables. You can make contributions of raw food (at 12 Maple Lane) and funds (at Sargasso). Soup will be available (at Maple Lane) in quart containers from noon on Wednesdays, for as long as it lasts. The target population is older folks who have trouble getting out to shop for fresh ingredients, or cooking, or who could use the extra nutrition; as well as folks of any age going through economic hard times. Questions: call Bill (669-2622) or Mary McLaud at the Salon (244-4034).

 

If you need assistance next week, please call Fr. Tardiff at 244-4037 or Ted Fletcher at 244-3115.

 

 

 

 

Weekly News Update from St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

                                               

Sunday, February 15^th: Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.

 

Lectionary Readings:  Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

 

Sunday School: Sundays during the 10:00 service on Sunday in the undercroft, with the Godly Play lessons.

Sunday Forums – 9:00 a.m. in the Undercroft.

February 22: Linda Robinson, Reflections on Humanitarian Mission to the Congo

March 1: Ken Cochrane, Margot Haertel, Patsy Fogarty, Scoring the Goals: How Episcopal Relief and Development Challenges Millennium Development

 

Meetings this week:

Vestry – Thursday, February 19^th, 6:00 p.m.

Vestry Retreat – Saturday, February 21^st at Seacoast Mission, 8:30 a.m. – noon.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Tuesday, February 24^th. Jim Vekasi and friends will provide music at 5:30 p.m.; pancakes and sausage will be served beginning at 6:00. Sign up Sunday or call the church office (244-3229).

 

Ash Wednesday: February 25^th, Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m., Imposition of Ashes at 6:00 p.m.

 

Bible Study: Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. during Lent.

 

Noonday Prayer and Organ Music: Fridays during Lent (starting February 27^th).

 

The next Three-Day Cursillo Weekend in Maine will be April 16 to 19 at the Sky-Hi Conference Center in Topsham. Cursillo is “a short course in Christian living.”  Committed members of the Cursillo Community sponsor others who are seeking a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and have the potential to grow from the weekend experience.  To be matched with a sponsor contact your priest.  For more information call or email:  Jane Johnson 729-7940 jmj@suscom-maine.net or the Rev. Chuck Bradshaw 288-4849 shalomcoof@myfairpoint.net

 

When is the last time you donated blood? The American Red Cross needs YOU! 300 units of blood need to be collected every weekday throughout the state of Maine to provide 95% of the blood required in all 39 Maine hospitals. You can make a huge difference by donating blood throughout the year. A Blood Drive is scheduled for February 24, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM, at VFW Post 109 in Ellsworth.

 

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Weekly News from St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

                                               

Sunday, February 15^th: Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., The Rev. George Swanson, preaching.

 

Lectionary Readings:  Psalm 30; 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45

 

Sunday School: Sundays during the 10:00 service on Sunday in the undercroft, with the Godly Play lessons.

Sunday Forums – 9:00 a.m. in the Undercroft.

February 15: George Swanson, As You Did It to the Least of These: Prison Matters

February 22: Linda Robinson, Reflections on Humanitarian Mission to the Congo

March 1: Ken Cochrane, Scoring the Goals: How Episcopal Relief and Development Challenges Millennium Development

 

Weekly Study of the Gospel of Mark continues on Wednesday evenings at 6:00. Compline to follow.

 

Meetings this week:

FIC – Tuesday, February 10^th, 4:00 p.m.

Worship Committee – Wednesday, February 11, 4:30 p.m.

Design & Construction – Thursday, February 12, 5:00 p.m.

 

Pamela VanWechel would love to have hats, mittens, children's socks and/or underwear for her "perfect attendance in March" incentive.  You may leave them in a box in the back pew and Fr. Richard will mail them on or before Valentine's Day.

 

 

The next Three-Day Cursillo Weekend in Maine will be April 16 to 19 at the Sky-Hi Conference Center in Topsham. Cursillo is “a short course in Christian living.”  Committed members of the Cursillo Community sponsor others who are seeking a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and have the potential to grow from the weekend experience.  To be matched with a sponsor contact your priest.  For more information call or email:  Jane Johnson 729-7940 jmj@suscom-maine.net or the Rev. Chuck Bradshaw 288-4849 shalomcoof@myfairpoint.net

 

Community Meals are open to all: Dinners are sponsored by local churches, are free of charge and open to the public:

Holy Redeemer: Monday, February 23^rd from 5-6 p.m. Baked Bean Dinner.

St. Saviour’s: Monday, March 23^rd from 5-7 p.m. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and beverages.

YMCA: Tuesdays, January 27, February 24 and March 24 brunches are available to all from 10 am to 1 p.m.

Malvern Belmont Estates in Bar Harbor, Ridge Apartments in Southwest Harbor and Maple Lane in Northeast Harbor: Lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. Monday – Friday. The cost is only $3 and reservations are required. Come enjoy healthy eats and great fellowship. Call Carla Ganiel at 288-4770 ext 25 with any questions.

Home delivered meals are available Monday-Friday to all island towns in partnership with Island Connections. The qualifications are being homebound or unable to prepare a meal due to physical limitations. Call Carla at 288-4770 ext. 25 for more information.

 

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Weekly News from St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

                                               

Sunday, February 8^th: Eucharist at 10:00 a.m.

 

Lectionary Readings:  Psalm 147:1-12, 21c; Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39

 

Sunday School: Sundays during the 10:00 service on Sunday in the undercroft, with the Godly Play lessons.

Sunday Forums – 9:00 a.m. in the Undercroft.

February 8: open

February 15: George Swanson, As You Did It to the Least of These: Prison Matters

February 22: Linda Robinson, Reflections on Humanitarian Mission to the Congo

March 1: Ken Cochrane, Scoring the Goals: How Episcopal Relief and Development Challenges Millennium Development

 

Weekly Study of the Gospel of Mark continues on Wednesday evenings at 6:00. Compline to follow.

 

Pamela VanWechel would love to have hats, mittens, children's socks and/or underwear for her "perfect attendance in March" incentive.  After her forum you can picture where they are going!  You may leave them in a box in the back pew and Fr. Richard will mail them on or before Valentine's Day.

 

Come Home for Supper on Friday, February 13.  Call Joan & Ted Bromage (244-3227), Ida Smallidge (244-7266) or Rita Redfield (244-4025).  New hosts/hostesses welcome!

 

Community Meals are open to all: Dinners are sponsored by local churches, are free of charge and open to the public:

Holy Redeemer: Monday, February 23^rd from 5-6 p.m. Baked Bean Dinner.

St. Saviour’s: Monday, March 23^rd from 5-7 p.m. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and beverages.

YMCA: Tuesdays, January 27, February 24 and March 24 brunches are available to all from 10 am to 1 p.m.

Malvern Belmont Estates in Bar Harbor, Ridge Apartments in Southwest Harbor and Maple Lane in Northeast Harbor: Lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. Monday – Friday. The cost is only $3 and reservations are required. Come enjoy healthy eats and great fellowship. Call Carla Ganiel at 288-4770 ext 25 with any questions.

Home delivered meals are available Monday-Friday to all island towns in partnership with Island Connections. The qualifications are being homebound or unable to prepare a meal due to physical limitations. Call Carla at 288-4770 ext. 25 for more information.

 

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

Please note that our e-mail address has changed. It is now saints315@myfairpoint.net