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ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

AUGUST 25, 2009

 

Sunday, August 30: Holy Eucharist—8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew by the Lake and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine.

 

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10; Song of Solomon 2:8-13; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

 

Weekday Eucharist:  Wednesday mornings at 9:30 at St. John.

 

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St. John’s Prayer Shawl Ministry: This hands-on ministry started in 1998 by two Hartford seminary graduates combines caring for others and the ancient art of knitting/crocheting into a ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. Shawls can be used for those undergoing medical procedures; as a comfort after a loss or in times of stress; during bereavement; prayer or meditation; commitment or marriage ceremonies; birthing, nursing a baby; bridal shower or wedding gift; during an illness and recovery; graduation, birthday, anniversary, ordination, holiday gifts; or...there are endless possibilities! How do I take Part in this Ministry? The actual knitting is very easy, the fellowship is rewarding and the impact on the recipient and, indeed all those who participate, truly adds another dimension to our lives. You can work on your project at home or at our group meeting on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month in the Undercroft from 2:30-4:00. The meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other and adds an important dimension to this ministry. Contact Evelyn Rowland (526-4438) for more info. Next meeting is this afternoon, August 25^th.

 

Bishop's Blend Coffee--the perfect "wake up" for your summer guests and the family!  Or a great hostess present if you are visiting!  We have decaf too.  It's still in good supply in the basket in the undercroft, easily available on Sundays or when the office is open.  Price list is with the coffee; you may leave a check in the envelope in the basket, marking "coffee" in the memo line.

 

The Victory Garden is thriving. Please consider bringing some of your garden vegetables to add to our bounty. We are distributing on Wednesdays, so delivery to St. John's on Tuesday or Wednesday morning is ideal. Any questions—call Cass Wright at 244-5459. Pamela VanWechel is making jam and pickling items from the garden and would welcome any of the following items: white vinegar, sugar, Sure Jell, Knox unflavored Gelatine, Gulf Wax, small jars (ie. baby food jars or juice glasses).

 

Island Connections needs volunteer drivers, social event organizers, and office workers. Contact Chris Keefe, 288-4457, e-mail director@islconnections.org, for more information.

 

Items left from the Simply Divine Luncheon on July 26^th: bowls, pans, pitcher, plates and tablecloths are sitting on the table in the Undercroft waiting for their owners to reclaim them.

 

Prayer List: Please contact the church office (244-3229) or saints315@myfairpoint.net to add names to the prayer list.

 

Office Hours: This week the office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30.

 

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ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

AUGUST 18, 2009

 

Sunday, August 23: Holy Eucharist—8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew by the Lake and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine.

 

Scripture: Psalm 84; 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69

 

Weekday Eucharist:  Wednesday mornings at 9:30 at St. John.

 

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The Victory Garden is thriving and we are finding more sites for the distribution of produce. Please consider bringing some of your garden vegetables to add to our bounty. We are distributing on Wednesdays, so delivery to St. John's on Tuesday or Wednesday morning is ideal. Any questions—call Cass Wright at 244-5459.

 

Bishop's Blend Coffee--the perfect "wake up" for your summer guests and the family!  Or a great hostess present if you are visiting!  We have decaf too.  It's still in good supply in the basket in the undercroft, easily available on Sundays or when the office is open.  Price list is with the coffee; you may leave a check in the envelope in the basket, marking "coffee" in the memo line.

 

St. John’s Prayer Shawl Ministry: This hands-on ministry was started in 1998 by two Hartford seminary graduates. It combines caring for others and the ancient art of knitting/ crocheting into a ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. Shawls can be used for those undergoing medical procedures; as a comfort after a loss or in times of stress; during bereavement; prayer or meditation; commitment or marriage ceremonies; birthing, nursing a baby; bridal shower or wedding gift; during an illness and recovery; graduation, birthday, anniversary, ordination, holiday gifts; or...there are endless possibilities! How do I take Part in this Ministry? The actual knitting is very easy, the fellowship is rewarding and the impact on the recipient and, indeed all those who participate, truly adds another dimension to our lives. You can work on your project at home or at our group meeting on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month in the Undercroft from 2:30-4:00. The meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other and adds an important dimension to this ministry. Contact Evelyn Rowland (526-4438) for more info. Next meeting will be August 25^th. Fr. Tardiff will bless the items already finished this Sunday, August 23^rd.

 

Green & Lean is a free series of monthly lectures which focuses on ways to save money and resources.  They have adopted a very pragmatic approach – no technical jargon, no complicated concepts, just straightforward information you can put to use in your own home or place of work.     

·        Wednesday, August 19^th at 7 PM:  “Wind Energy for Your Home & Business.”

·        Wednesday, September 16^th at 7 Pm:  “Eating Local, Organic & Cheap.”  This event will feature a tasting of dishes made with locally grown ingredients.

Held at St. John Episcopal Church; sponsored by ROOTs, St. John Episcopal Church, & Downeast Group of the Sierra Club. Contact Erika Shriner, 244-3532 for more information.

 

The Bar Harbor Housing Authority announces ECO-MDI, an event to be held Wednesday, August 19th, 2:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Northeast Creek Neighborhood, Town Hill.  Vendors and Exhibitors will be on-site to provide you with information on the newest of alternative energy sources and conservation efforts, the greenest building technologies on the market today and to answer any home financing question you may have.  There will be a grand prize drawing of $5,000.00 cash for one New Home Buyer at Northeast Creek Neighborhood.  For more information contact the Bar Harbor Housing Authority at 288-4770 or www.emdiha.org.

 

Friday August 21^st – a day of fun and fundraisers at St. Saviour’s Parish will include a Bake Sale (starting at 9am ); Silent Auction (starting at noon); Organ Concert at 12:15 pm (Ray Cornils from Brunswick, Maine); and a Community Supper from 5-7 pm - baked beans, casseroles, coleslaw, salad, desserts.

 

Benefit Supper: Friday, August 21^st, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. All proceeds will benefit the Westside Food Pantry.

 

Island Connections is looking for volunteer drivers, social event organizers, and office workers. Contact Chris Keefe, 288-4457, e-mail director@islconnections.org, for more information.

 

Items left from the Simply Divine Luncheon on July 26^th: bowls, pans, pitcher, plates and tablecloths are sitting on the table in the Undercroft waiting for their owners to reclaim them.

 

Prayer List: Please contact the church office (244-3229) to add names to the prayer list.

 

Office Hours: This week the office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30.

 

 

 

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ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

AUGUST 11, 2009

 

Sunday, August 16: Holy Eucharist—8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew by the Lake and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine.

 

Scripture: Psalm 111; 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58

 

Weekday Eucharist:  Wednesday mornings at 9:30 at St. John.

 

 

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The Victory Garden is thriving and we are finding more sites for the distribution of produce. Please consider bringing some of your garden vegetables to add to our bounty. We are distributing on Wednesdays, so delivery to St. John's on Tuesday or Wednesday morning is ideal. Any questions—call Cass Wright at 244-5459.

 

Bishop's Blend Coffee--the perfect "wake up" for your summer guests and the family!  Or a great hostess present if you are visiting!  We have decaf too.  It's still in good supply in the basket in the undercroft, easily available on Sundays or when the office is open.  Price list is with the coffee; you may leave a check in the envelope in the basket, marking "coffee" in the memo line.

 

St. John’s Prayer Shawl Ministry: This hands-on ministry was started in 1998 by two Hartford seminary graduates. It combines caring for others and the ancient art of knitting/ crocheting into a ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. Shawls can be used for those undergoing medical procedures; as a comfort after a loss or in times of stress; during bereavement; prayer or meditation; commitment or marriage ceremonies; birthing, nursing a baby; bridal shower or wedding gift; during an illness and recovery; graduation, birthday, anniversary, ordination, holiday gifts; or...there are endless possibilities! How do I take Part in this Ministry? The actual knitting is very easy, the fellowship is rewarding and the impact on the recipient and, indeed all those who participate, truly adds another dimension to our lives. You can work on your project at home or at our group meeting on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month in the Undercroft from 2:30-4:00. The meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other and adds an important dimension to this ministry. This month’s meeting dates are August 11^th and 25^th.

 

Summer Organ Series at St. Saviour’s Episcopal Parish, 41 Mt. Desert St. in Bar Harbor, will be August 14^th on the church’s Visser-Rowland tracker organ from 12:15-1:00 pm.  The second notable artist is Carlton Russell, Professor Emeritus of Wheaton College and Minister of Music at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Blue Hill. Donations are welcome; tours of the church plus refreshments and a chance to meet the artist will follow the concert.

 

The Maine Gay Men’s Chorus will perform an afternoon public concert at 5:00 p.m. at Union Church of Northeast Harbor on Saturday, August 15^th.  Donations at the door.  The church is located on Summit Road opposite the library. All are welcome.

 

Green & Lean is a free series of monthly lectures which focuses on ways to save money and resources.  They have adopted a very pragmatic approach – no technical jargon, no complicated concepts, just straightforward information you can put to use in your own home or place of work.     

·        Wednesday, August 19^th at 7 PM:  “Wind Energy for Your Home & Business.”

·        Wednesday, September 16^th at 7 Pm:  “Eating Local, Organic & Cheap.”  This event will feature a tasting of dishes made with locally grown ingredients.

Held at St. John Episcopal Church; sponsored by ROOTs, St. John Episcopal Church, & Downeast Group of the Sierra Club. Contact Erika Shriner, 244-3532 for more information.

 

Friday August 21^st – a day of fun and fundraisers at St. Saviour’s Parish will include a Bake Sale (starting at 9am ); Silent Auction (starting at noon); Organ Concert at 12:15 pm (Ray Cornils from Brunswick, Maine); and a Community Supper from 5-7 pm- baked beans, casseroles, cole slaw, salad, desserts.

 

Office Hours: This week the office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30.

 

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ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

AUGUST 3, 2009

 

Sunday, August 9: Holy Eucharist—8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew by the Lake and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine.

 

Scripture: Psalm 130; 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Ephesians 4:25:-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51

 

Weekday Eucharist:  Wednesday mornings at 9:30 at St. John.

 

 

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The Victory Garden is thriving and we are finding more sites for the distribution of produce. Please consider bringing some of your garden vegetables to add to our bounty. We are distributing on Wednesdays, so delivery to St. John's on Tuesday or Wednesday morning is ideal. Any questions—call Cass Wright at 244-5459.

 

Violin/Piano Concert: Tonight at 5:00 p.m. to be given by violinist Amos Lawrence and pianist Kimberly Haller.  Mr. Lawrence is Assistant Concertmaster of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina, and he has toured extensively through the US, Canada, and Europe. 

 

Vacation Bible School Reunion: All children and adults who have been involved in VBS (or may wish to be involved in the future) are invited to a Reunion Lunch and Play Date on Wednesday, August 5^th at 12:30 in the church yard. We will enjoy hot dogs, ice cream and, most important, an opportunity to reconnect and play with our Bible School friends.

 

Transfiguration Eucharist:  Join us on Thursday, August 6^th for our annual trek up Beech Mountain, where we will again read the beautiful scripture lessons of this wonderful day!  It is an easy hike, with a wonderful view at the top of the hill.  Father Richard will lead us in 

the celebration of Holy Eucharist.  Meet at the parking lot at 9:15.  

Car pooling is encouraged.

 

Annual Summer Organ Series at St. Saviour’s Episcopal Parish, 41 Mt. Desert St. in Bar Harbor, begins August 7^th on the church’s Visser-Rowland tracker organ from 12:15-1:00 pm.  The first notable artist is Neal Campbell, graduate of Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Frederick Swann, John Walker, James Litton and McNeil Robinson.  Since 2006 he has been Director of Music and Organist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Darien, CT.  Prior to that he was for 21 years organist and choirmaster of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA and on the faculty of the University of Richmond. His program will include works by Bach, Franck, Friedell, Widor and Vierne. Donations are welcome; tours of the church plus refreshments and a chance to meet the artist will follow the concert.

 

Special Social Hour: On Sunday, August 9^th, please come to the Sawyer House at 54 Clark Point Road after the 10:00 service for an open house; hot dogs and lemonade will be served.

 

Concert: Sunday, August 9^th at 5 p.m.  St. John's will host a concert in memory of Melba Wilson who died in February.  Melba was long time Executive Director of the Arcady Music Festival and the Center for Human Genetics.  Participants will include Arcady Festival performers and youth competition winners who are now pursuing professional musical careers.  You are encouraged to attend this varied and exciting program which will be followed by a reception. Eleanor Watts will be happy to answer any questions about the concert and is looking for volunteers to help with the reception.  She can be reached at 244-3699 or by e-mail at bhgables@aol.com.

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry: This group meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month in the Undercroft at 2:30. All knitters and crocheters are welcome. Next meeting is August 11^th.

 

The  Maine Gay Men’s Chorus will perform an afternoon public concert at 5:00 p.m. at The Union Church of Northeast Harbor on Saturday August 15^th.  Donations at the door.  The church is located on Summit Road opposite the library. The chorus will also provide music for Morning Worship at the Union Church on Sunday, August 16^th at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome.

 

Green & Lean is a free series of monthly lectures which focuses on ways to save money and resources.  They have adopted a very pragmatic approach – no technical jargon, no complicated concepts, just straightforward information you can put to use in your own home or place of work.     

·        Wednesday, August 19^th at 7 PM:  “Wind Energy for Your Home & Business.”

·        Wednesday, September 16^th at 7 Pm:  “Eating Local, Organic & Cheap.”  This event will feature a tasting of dishes made with locally grown ingredients.

Held at St. John Episcopal Church; sponsored by ROOTs, St. John Episcopal Church, & Downeast Group of the Sierra Club. Contact Erika Shriner, 244-3532 for more information.

 

Office Hours: This week the office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30.