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

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

 

Sunday, October 4: Holy Eucharist—8:00 and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine.

 

Scripture: Psalm 8; Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16

 

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

 

9:00 Forums begin Sunday:

October 4: Paul Weiss, Psychology and Spirituality: Listening to the Self and Listening to God.

October 11: Margot and Paul Haertel, Consider the Birds of the Fields

October 18: Cinnamon Catton-Legutko, Why the Abbe Museum Is Essential to the Cultural Well-Being of MDI

October 25: Jim Vekasi and Design and Construction Committee, Phased plan for St. John Building Improvements

November 1: Fred Benson, Lobbying: The Good, the Bad, and the Evil

 

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MDI Hospital Book and Gift Fair: Thursday, October 1^st, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday, October 2^nd - 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Go to the second floor of MDI Hospital for a great selection of books, gifts, and music; and get a jump on your holiday shopping! Contact Brenda Sprague at 288-5082, ext. 1198 for more info. Proceeds to benefit the MDI Hospital Auxiliary.

Martin: a Life of Martin Luther an original one-man portrayal written and performed by Allan Lemke on Friday, October 2^nd, 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Martin recounts the life of Martin Luther, and includes a retelling of the Gospel and runs approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes with a ten minute intermission.

 

Women’s Night: Monday, October 5^th, 7:00 p.m. in the Undercroft. Bring patterns and ideas for items to make for the Christmas Fair next month. Contact Ida Smallidge (244-7266) or Karen Craig (244-5267) for more info. Also let Ida know if you want a wreath.

 

Westside Food Pantry: Organizational meeting will be held Wednesday, October 7^th at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this meeting.

 

Organ Dedication: Sunday, October 11^th at 5:00 p.m. Andrew Mead will present an organ concert at St. John’s to dedicate the organ in memory of Louise Ingalls Brown, who provided the funds to purchase Greta in 1996.

 

Come Home for Supper: Friday, October 16^th -- sign up on Sundays, September 27 or October 4, or call Ida Smallidge, Ken Cochrane & Rita Redfield, or Joan & Ted Bromage.  Call also with any questions or comments...and new host/esses are always welcome.

 

Lobster cook-off fundraiser at Malvern Belmont Estates in Bar Harbor. In an effort to support our local lobstering industry and The Meals on Wheels Program, the housing authority is hosting a lobster cook-off fundraiser on Friday, October 16^th from 3:30—7:00 p.m. Cooked 1¼# lobster $7.50/each OR Lobster Dinner $12.00/each (Dinner includes a 1¼ pound lobster, coleslaw, roll and blueberry cake). All money raised beyond expenses will go to The MDI Meals on Wheels Program. Advance lobster dinner reservations are suggested by calling 288-4770 or email Kelly Corson at kelly.corson@emdiha.org. For more information please call: 288-4770. Open to the community, bring family & friends. Eat in or take out available.

 

Hurry to get your tickets for “3 Penny Cabaret” to benefit MDI Food and Fuel Funds. A dinner cabaret will raise money for MDI food and fuel funds at 5 pm on Sunday, October 18, at St. Saviour’s Parish. Called “Ragtime meets Mack the Knife,” the evening will include classic American ragtimes performed by Masanobu Ikemiya and the best songs from Kurt Weill’s “Three Penny Opera.”  Everyone can sing the sardonic chorale that ends the 3 Penny Opera.  Rupununi’s kitchen will provide the dinner.  A growing list of sponsors includes Harbor House, Rupununi’s, the Community Fireside Coalition, MDI food pantries, and the people of St. Saviour’s Parish. Admission and dinner at the 3 Penny Cabaret costs 3 cents plus at least $10.  Anything up to $3,000,000.03 is OK.  Every penny will go for food and fuel donations on MDI – 60% to the Community Fireside Coalition for fuel, 15% to the Bar Harbor Food Pantry, 15% to the Westside Food Pantry, and 10% to the Common Good Café, a Soup Kitchen in Southwest Harbor by the Seawall Motel. Tickets may be purchased at St Saviour’s, the Harbor House office in Southwest Harbor or by phone at 244 3713.  If you would like to help – contact Harbor House or George Swanson at 244 0579 and george@katrinasdream.org. (All checks including additional donation should be made payable to Harbor House.)

 

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. Next meeting will be Wednesday, October 21^st at 7 PM, Putting It All Together: Wood, Wind & Solar.  You will learn what the local Coast Guard is doing to integrate retrofitted boilers (from oil to wood pellets) with wind and solar in staff housing and the base – a workable model for home and business owners. 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.

 

Volunteers are needed for Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s Z Fix program.  EAA-Z Fix uses volunteer labor to do minor home repairs and maintenance for seniors, allowing them to stay in their homes longer.  If you are a handy ‘do-it-yourself’ type, we want to talk to you!  Typical jobs performed are installing grab bars, fixing broken steps and weak floor boards, repairing light fixtures and leaking toilet valves, replacing storm windows and screens; and yard work.  If you can help, call them at 1-800-432-7812.

 

Office Hours: This week the office is open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-2:30; the office will be closed from October 1-13. If you need assistance, call Richard Tardiff at 244-4037, Ted Fletcher, 266-8415, or Chloe Hatcher, 669-2801.

 

 

 

 

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

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

 

Sunday, September 27: Holy Eucharist—8:00 and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine.

 

Scripture: Psalm 27; Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-40

 

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

 

9:00 Forums begin Sunday:

September 27: Paul Weiss, Psychology and Spirituality: Listening to the Self and Listening to God.

October 4: Carl Little, Ocean Drinker: A Reading

October 11: Margot and Paul Haertel, Consider the Birds of the Fields

October 18: Cinnamon Catton-Legutko, Why the Abbey Museum Is Essential to the Cultural Well-Being of MDI

October 25: Rita Redfield, An All-inclusive Gospel for Africa

November 1: Fred Benson, Lobbying: The Good, the Bad, and the Evil

 

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Seasonal Friends: As you begin to pack up to return home, please consider leaving your unopened, un-expired, non-perishable food stuffs with the Westside Food Pantry. All indications are that this will be another rough winter for many year round residents, and this would be a great way to help the communities that you love. The non-perishables may be dropped off at St. John’s. Any questions, call Barbara Campbell at 244-9087.

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Tuesday, September 22^nd at 2:30 p.m. New knitters are welcome to join the group.

 

Stewardship Committee: Thursday, September 24^th at 1:00 p.m.

 

Cards Needed: Georgie Seavey will turn 100 on Friday, September 25^th. Let’s try to collect 100 Birthday cards here at St. John’s for her milestone birthday. Bring them to the church by Thursday.

 

MDI Hospital Auxiliary Bake Sale at The First on Main Street, Friday, September 25^th,

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon items, homemade desserts, breads, sweets - something for everyone. Donations accepted with all proceeds to benefit the MDIH Auxiliary

 

Library Walk-a-thon: Sunday, September 27 at 12:15. You are invited to be part of our “Food Pantry-Plus” team. The money raised will benefit the SWH Library and represent our commitment to being a positive force in the community. To sign up or ask questions, call Cass Wright (244-5459) or Ann Benson (288-9892).

 

MDI Hospital Book and Gift Fair: Thursday, October 1^st, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday, October 2^nd - 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Go to the second floor of MDI Hospital for a great selection of books, gifts, and music; and get a jump on your holiday shopping! Contact Brenda Sprague at 288-5082, ext. 1198 for more info. Proceeds to benefit the MDI Hospital Auxiliary.

 

Martin: a Life of Martin Luther an original one-man portrayal written and performed by Allan Lemke on Friday, October 2^nd, 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth.

A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Martin recounts the life of Martin Luther, and includes a retelling of the Gospel and runs approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes with a ten minute intermission.

 

Come Home for Supper: Friday, October 16^th -- sign up on Sundays, September 27 or October 4, or call Ida Smallidge, Ken Cochrane & Rita Redfield, or Joan & Ted Bromage.  Call also with any questions or comments...and new host/esses are always welcome.

 

Westside Food Pantry: Organizational meeting will be held Wednesday, October 7^th at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this meeting.

 

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

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ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

 

Sunday, September 20: Holy Eucharist—8:00 and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine.

 

Scripture: Psalm 1; Proverbs 31:10-31; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37

 

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

 

Sunday, September 20 will be Rally Sunday.  At 9:00, members of our Parish Ministries will present information and have an opportunity to recruit willing hands to help with their good work. Please call Fr. Richard+ at 244-4037 if you have questions.

 

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100 Cards Needed: Georgie Seavey will turn 100 on September 25^th. Let’s try to collect 100 Birthday cards here at St. John’s for her milestone birthday. Send them to St. Andrew & St. John Episcopal Church, PO Box 767, SWH, ME 04679.

 

Seasonal Friends: As you begin to pack up to return home, please consider leaving your unopened, un-expired, non-perishable food stuffs with the Westside Food Pantry. All indications are that this will be another rough winter for many year round residents, and this would be a great way to help the communities that you love. The non-perishables may be dropped off at St. John’s. Any questions, call Barbara Campbell at 244-9087.

 

Library Walk-a-thon: Sunday, September 27 at 12:15. You are invited to be part of our “Food Pantry-Plus” team. The money raised will benefit the SWH Library and represent our commitment to being a positive force in the community. To sign up or ask questions, call Cass Wright (244-5459) or Ann Benson (288-9892).

 

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. Next meeting will be 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.

 

St. Andrew Lutheran Church invites you to celebrate 25 years as a congregation and 20 years in their building. On Friday, September 18, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM will be a benefit supper - turkey and all the trimmings.  Proceeds will be split between the Emmaus Center and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. On Saturday, September 19 you are invited to a program of music and memories at 7 PM, followed by cake and ice cream.

 

Come Home for Supper: Friday, October 16 -- sign up on Sundays, September 27 or October 4, or call Ida Smallidge, Ken Cochrane & Rita Redfield, or Joan & Ted Bromage.  Call also with any questions or comments...and new host/esses are always welcome.

 

Office Hours: This week the office is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30.

 

Places to Post Signs

• Schools
  • Pemetic School
  • Tremont School
  • Mount Desert Island High School
• Banks
  • Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company
  • First National Bank
  • Union Trust Company Somesville
• Town Offices
  • Sothwest Harbor Town Office
  • Tremont Town Office
  • Mount Desert Town Office
• Post Offices
  • Southwest Harbor Post Office
  • Bass Harbor Post Office
  • Bernard Post Office
  • Somesville Post Office
  • Seal Cove Post Office
• Housing
  • East Ridge Apartments
  • Ridge Apartments
  • Beechcliff Apartments
• Churches
  • Saint John's Church
  • Southwest Harbor Congregational Church
  • Manset Congregational Church
  • Head of the Harbor Church
  • Somesville Union Meeting House
  • St Peters Catholic Church
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church
• Food Stores
  • Southwest Foodmart
  • Big Al's
  • Somesville One Stop
  • Gott's Store
  • Hungry Murphy's
  • Sawyers's Market
• Other Stores
  • McEachern & Hutchins
  • Ya Gotta Love It Video Store
  • Tom Cat Variety Store
• Child Care
  • Harbor House Children's Center
  • Westside Nursary School
• Medical
  • Southwest Harbor Medical Center (Herrick Road)
  • Community Health Center (Village Green Way)
  • MCMH Rehabilitation Services (Somesville)
• Other
  • Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Harbor House
  • Coast Guard Station

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ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

 

Sunday, September 13: Holy Eucharist—8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew by the Lake and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine; this Sunday will be the last service this season at St. Andrew.

 

Scripture: Psalm 19; Proverbs 1:20-33; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38

 

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

 

Sunday, September 20 will be Rally Sunday at St. John’s.  Members of our Parish Ministries will present information and have an opportunity to recruit willing hands to help with their good work. Please call Fr. Richard+ at 244-4037 if you have questions.

 

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Seasonal Friends: As you begin to pack up to return home, please consider leaving your unopened, un-expired, non-perishable food stuffs with the Westside Food Pantry. All indications are that this will be another rough winter for many year round residents, and this would be a great way to help the communities that you love. The non-perishables may be dropped off at St. John’s. Any questions, call Barbara Campbell at 244-9087.

 

Library Walk-a-thon: Sunday, September 27 at 12:15. You are invited to be part of our “Food Pantry-Plus” team. The money raised will benefit the SWH Library and represent our commitment to being a positive force in the community. To sign up or ask questions, call Cass Wright (244-5459) or Ann Benson (288-9892).

 

The Victory Garden is still producing. 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 gelatin, Gulf Wax, small jars (ie. baby food jars or juice glasses).

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Tuesday, September 8^th at 2:30 p.m.

 

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. Next meeting will be 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 is open on Monday and Thursday from 8:30-2:30.

 

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ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

 

Sunday, September 6: Holy Eucharist—8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew by the Lake and 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Divine; last service at St. Andrew will be September 13^th.

On Sunday, September 6^th, The Right Reverend Frank T. Griswold, III, 25^th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will present an icon of St. John the Divine to St. John’s. He also has been invited to preach at the 10:00 service.

Scripture: Psalm 125; Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37

Taize Service: Please join us at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, September 6^th at 5:00 p.m.  This will be a reflective time of prayer and music as summer turns into autumn, and we hope many of you will bring friends and family.  Please call Joan Bromage (244-3227) if you want to help plan, set up, and/or take part in the service.

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

 

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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 gelatin, 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.

 

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

 

The Rev. Tom Ward will lead two events: A Prayerful Conversation at the Alcyon Center in Seal Cove on Friday, September 4^th, 2-5 p.m. and A Centering Prayer Workshop on Saturday, September 5^th, 9-3 at St. Francis by the Sea, Blue Hill. The Rev. Tom Ward has been an Episcopal priest for over 30 years. Cost is $35 for each event or $50 for both. Registration at the door or you may contact the Northeast Guild for Spiritual Formation at 244-5168 or seerickson@roadrunner.com.

 

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. Next meeting will be 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; next week the office will be open on Labor Day, and closed on Tuesday.