weekly e-mail from St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church

MAY 26, 2009

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

                                               

Sunday, May 31: Holy Eucharist—8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

 

(Worship at St. Andrew’s will begin on Sunday, June 7^th at 8:00.)

 

Scripture: Psalm 104:25-35, 37b, Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 18:26-27, 16:4b-15

 

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

May 31: Kate Henry, Speaking Peace: An Interactive Approach

 

Weekday Eucharist:  Wednesday mornings at 9:30.

 

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The Maryland State Women's Touring Choir will be at Southwest Harbor Congregational Church (29 High Rd.) on Sunday evening May 31st at 7:30. The choir sings both sacred and secular music. Don't miss this opportunity to listen to them and enjoy some good Christian fellowship as well. Admission is free. A Love offering will be taken.

 

Haitian Art Show: June 6-10, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Redfield Artisans Gallery, Northeast Harbor. The show, sponsored by St. Mary & St. Jude Episcopal Church, will highlight Haitian artists and help to raise money for the partnerships and mission projects of the parish.  An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 5 from 5pm-7pm. There will be pieces available for purchase as well as the opportunity to see the works of the artists.  

Clean Up at St. Andrew’s: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Bring your cleaning supplies and help get it spruced up for worship on the first Sunday in June.

 

Pre-General Convention Gatherings around the Diocese: As July approaches and Mainers gear up for the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Anaheim, California, the Maine deputation will hold a number of regional conversations with Maine Episcopalians.  Topics covered will include issues, legislation and other topics to be taken up at General Convention and the implications for the Episcopal Church in Maine and with wider Anglican Communion.  All are welcome.
 
- May 27 at St. Anne's, Mars Hill, from 6:30 - 8 p.
- June 2 at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- June 3 at St. Mark's, Waterville, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- June 4 at Grace Church, Bath, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- June 8 at St. David's, Kennebunk, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- June 11 at Christ Church, Norway, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- June 23 at St. Dunstan's, Ellsworth, from 7 - 9 p.m.
- June 25 at St. Patrick's, Brewer, from 7 - 9 p.m.

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry: If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please email Jean Rohrer at jeanrohrer@mac.com or call or email Evelyn Rowland at 526-4438 or esr@gwi.net .

 

Office Hours: The office will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

weekly e-mail from St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church

MAY 19, 2009

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

                                               

Sunday, May 24: Holy Eucharist—8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

 

Scripture: Psalm 1, Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19

 

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

May 24: Bill Baker, Life after Torture: South Africa's Way to Reconciliation

May 31: Kate Henry, Speaking Peace: An Interactive Approach

 

Weekday Eucharist:  Wednesday mornings at 9:30.

 

Thursday, May 21^st, Ascension Day: Evensong at 5:00 p.m.

 

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Green & Lean: Designed to help local residents save money and the environment. Workshop on Cutting Your Electric Bill by 50%, Wednesday, May 20^th at 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s.

 

Clarinetist Timothy Carter and Pianist Ya Lin Chi to present “MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL: OUR FAVORITE CLARINET MASTERPIECES”. An evening showcasing some of the greatest works from the classical clarinet’s solo literature. Sonata opus 120 No. 1 in f minor by Johannes Brahms, Gran Duo Concertante opus 48 by Carl Maria von Weber, Premiere Rhapsodie by Claude Debussy, Concerto in A Major, K. 622 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.  Location: St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church,                         315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Sunday, May 24th @ 7:30 pm.  Admission is free.  Donations will benefit The St. Andrew & St. John music fund and The Westside Food Pantry, an Outreach Ministry of St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church.

 

The Maryland State Women's Touring Choir will be at Southwest Harbor Congregational Church (29 High Rd.) on Sunday evening May 31st at 7:30. The choir sings both sacred and secular music. Don't miss this opportunity to listen to them and enjoy some good Christian fellowship as well. Admission is free. A Love offering will be taken.

 

A Healing Conference: Held at the Acadia Christian School, Trenton. Led by the Rev. Nigel Mumford, Director Oratory of Christ the Healer, Greenwich, NY on Friday, June 12, 7-9 pm and Saturday, June 13, 9 am-3 pm.  Healing Service begins 3 pm Saturday. Registration $15.  For more information call Church of Our Father Hulls Cove, 288-4849, email shalomcoof@myfairpoint.net

 

Bishopswood Summer Camp: Check out www.bishopswood.org  to see the wonderful programs available at our diocese summer camp. Open House - Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go see this little piece of paradise, right here on Lake Megunticook in Hope, Maine.

 

Haitian Art Show: June 6-10, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Redfield Artisans Gallery, Northeast Harbor. The show, sponsored by St. Mary & St. Jude Episcopal Church, will highlight Haitian artists and help to raise money for the partnerships and mission projects of the parish.  An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 5 from 5pm-7pm. There will be pieces available for purchase as well as the opportunity to see the works of the artists.  

 

Office Hours: The office will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

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MAY 5, 2009

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

COME HOME FOR SUPPER on Friday evening, May 29.  Please sign up today or next Sunday, May 17 (deadline) or call Ida Smallidge/244-7266, Rita Redfield & Ken Cochrane/244-4025 or Joan & Ted Bromage/244-3227.  New host/esses welcome!

Sunday, May 10: Holy Eucharist—8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

 

Scripture: Psalm 22:24-30, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8

 

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

May 10: Becky Buyers-Basso, Remembering My Mother on Mother's Day

May 17: Barbara Campbell and Cass Wright, Feed the Hungry: Food Pantries and Victory Gardens

May 24: Bill Baker, Life after Torture: South Africa's Way to Reconciliation

May 31: Kate Henry, Speaking Peace: An Interactive Approach

 

Weekday Eucharist:  Wednesday mornings at 9:30.

 

Sustainable Energy Conference: Renewable Energy Solutions to Global Climate Change: Saturday, May 9, 2009 ~ 8:30 AM-4:00 PM: Chewonki Foundation, 485 Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset, Maine 04578. $55 before April 10 ~ $65 after April 10. Lunch Included. Open to the public.

 

Clarinetist Timothy Carter and Pianist Ya Lin Chi will present "MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL: OUR FAVORITE CLARINET MASTERPIECES"; an evening showcasing some of the greatest works from the classical clarinet's solo literature. Sonata opus 120 No. 1 in f minor by Johannes Brahms, Gran Duo Concertante opus 48 by Carl Maria von Weber, Premiere Rhapsodie by Claude Debussy, Concerto in A Major, K. 622 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.  Location: St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church, 315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Sunday, May 24th @ 7:30 pm.  Admission is free.  Donations will benefit The St. Andrew & St. John music fund and The Westside Food Pantry, an Outreach Ministry of St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church.

 

A Healing Conference: Held at the Acadia Christian School, Trenton. Led by the Rev. Nigel Mumford, Director Oratory of Christ the Healer, Greenwich, NY on Friday, June 12, 7-9 pm and Saturday, June 13, 9 am-3 pm.  Healing Service begins 3 pm Saturday. Registration $15.  For more information call Church of Our Father Hulls Cove, 288-4849, email shalomcoof@myfairpoint.net

 

Bishopswood Summer Camp: Check out www.bishopswood.org  to see the wonderful programs available at our diocese summer camp.Open House - Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go see this little piece of paradise, right here on Lake Megunticook in Hope, Maine.

 

Office Hours: The office will be closed for two weeks (May 3-16). If you need assistance call Father Tardiff at 244-4037, Ted Fletcher at 244-5225, or Chloe Hatcher at 244-3353.