Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Fwd: Events and News

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

OCTOBER 26, 2010

 

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE: The mid-week Wednesday 9:30 am service has moved to Thursdays at 12:30 pm. It will be a service that offers healing and hope to all who attend. Please join us if you are able.

 

Pentecost 23, Sunday, October 31st

 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. – St. John's

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 32:1-7; Isaiah 1:10-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10

The Rev. Jonathan Appleyard, Celebrant

Usher: Ted Fletcher

First Lesson & Psalm: Elise Felton

Second Lesson: Mary Vekasi

Prayers: Ann Benson

Chalice: Rita Redfield

Acolyte: Margaret Fletcher

Altar Guild: Mary Vekasi

Forum at 9:00

U. Maine professor Alexander Grab, a native Israeli,

will address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Prospect for Peace in the Middle East

 

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Service at Sonogee – St. John's is responsible for the service at Sonogee on Sunday, October 31st at 10:45am. If you would like to participate, please contact Michael Shook, 244-4425 or mshook@gmail.com

 

 


MDI Episcopal Church Events

 

St. Mary's and St. Jude's:

Contemplative Evening Prayer on Wednesdays in St. Mary's Chapel at 5:30 pm.

Church of Our Father:

Class on Paul and his writings in the New Testament. The class meets Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm in the parish hall. The format includes a 30-minute lecture heard on audio CD (from the Teaching Company series) by Luke Timothy Johnson, followed by a discussion. Weekly readings in the New Testament will be assigned. Call 288-4849 for more information. 

Sisters on a Journey, a monthly program for all women who want to share food, fellowship and prayer.  Monday, October 25, the group will gather for a potluck meal at 5:30pm with the program beginning about 7pm.  October's program will be a Psalm Reflection, Resting in God's Care.  All women are invited. FMI contact Sharon Linscott at 288-9304.

 

St. Saviour's Parish:

Concert - Sunday, November 7th at 3:00 pm St. Saviour's Parish Choir will present a special musical offering in remembrance of our loved ones who have died. The main work on the program, which will be accompanied by strings and organ, is Franz Joseph Haydn's "Little Organ Mass." The program will also include Mozart's masterpiece Ave Verum, Mendelssohn's serene Grant Unto Us Thy Peace, a gorgeous setting of the Shaker song Lay Me Low, and a stunning The Souls of the Righteous by Welsh composer Geraint Lewis.  Everyone is welcome! Admission is free, with donations towards St. Saviour's Friends of Music gratefully received.

The Emerging Church continues Fridays at noon at St. Saviour's in the Parish Library. What is The Emerging Church? Sometimes called "Emergent" Church, this is a multi-faceted, ecumenical movement made up of Christians who question how far traditional church practices can respond to the needs of people in the 21st century and who are exploring new ways of following Christ today. Jenny Reece and Sarah Flynn will facilitate.

 

African Bible Study – held at St. John's on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. Jonathan Appleyard, opens with a reading, a prayer, and a short period of silence.  The first reading is read out loud slowly.  Each participant recalls a word or phrase that catches their attention.  The passage is read again and each participant shares how that passage touches their life, community, nation, or world.  The hour long study continues using this format with the second reading and the gospel.  The Bible study ends with a statement or two by each participant of what was shared within the group and a prayer. One unique part of this method is that it is not a discussion, but a way of listening to the Holy Spirit working through the Word and each participant's spirit.  It is a great way to have a head start in understanding the Bible readings for Sunday's service. Jonathan will not be at St. John's on November 4th, but the group will meet on its own.


Clean Up Day at St. John's – Come on Saturday, October 30th at 8:30 a.m. with rakes, window washing materials, etc. We'll rake leaves, pick up sticks, clean and lower the storm windows, and put the garden to rest for the winter. Coffee, tea and snacks will be on hand.

 

New Christmas Cards Needed: Elder Reggie spreads hope and care within the prison where he works. We asked him if he had a wish list on ways for people to help him with his ministry and he said, "Yes!" He said he needs new Christmas cards to give to the inmates so they could send them to their families. Salvation Army used to give him cards but they can no longer do so. We told him we could do that. So the Christmas Card Project was launched. Our goal is to obtain 1,000 new cards to donate to the inmates. Thankfully, all of the Episcopal churches on the island are working together on this project. Please donate new cards and drop them off at the back of the church anytime. We will mail the cards to Elder Reggie the first of November. We need to have the cards by the end of October because it takes at least three weeks for the prison to process the package. Thank you for your help and donation!

 

Thanksgiving Baskets: We are collecting non-perishable, traditional Thanksgiving dinner fixings for the Bar Harbor Congregational Church who are creating baskets for clients of the Westside Food Pantry. Leave your donations in the back pew by November 18th.

 

Abbe Museum - Guest Curator, James E. Francis, Sr. Penobscot Nation Tribal Historian, will present Aunt Lu: The Story of Princess Watahwaso on Thursday, October 28th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

 

MDI Hospital's Health Fair at Birch Bay Village, Saturday, October 30th, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Contact Kathy Mulligan at 288-5082, ext. 1624

 

Community Free Lunch – Quietside Helping Hands invites you to join us for lunch on Halloween Sunday (October 31st), 11:30-1:30 at chow Maine (next door to the post office) in Southwest Harbor. Bring your appetite for good food and good company. The conversation and meal are free. Any donations will go entirely to the Westside Food Pantry.

 

The Ministry of Spiritual Nurturing - November 5-7, 2010 - This rare weekend with Rosemary Dougherty offers practicing spiritual directors and guides an opportunity to explore 'who gives and who receives' in this vocation that is ours. Weekend includes time for silence, teaching, and spiritual conversation in community. Having served for 25 years as Director of the Spiritual Guidance Program at the Shalem Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, Rose Mary Dougherty is one of the formative voices in our time in contemporary spiritual direction. Belonging to the School Sisters of Notre Dame for her entire adult life, she was also recognized a few years ago as a sensei (teacher) in the White Plum Asanga lineage of Zen tradition. Cost: Tuition ($150) plus $85 per night (full board and double room at The Alcyon Center) To register, please contact Joan Jordan Grant and Kathryn Booth at The Alcyon Center, 207/244-1060 or email alcyoncenter@roadrunner.com  

 

The St. John Singers meet the second and fourth Monday. Their November meetings will be November 8 and 22 at 5:30. All are welcome to join this group, which practices the hymns chosen to be sung on Sunday mornings.

 

Bar Harbor UCC - If you have a desire to study scripture more closely and learn some positive techniques for relaxation, meet at BH United Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street, for a guided meditation group which meets at 9:00 AM on Mondays; at 2:00 on Tuesday; and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM, in the downstairs library.

 

The church office will be closed from October 28-November 11. If you have questions or need assistance, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).

 

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Keep in your prayers this week: Ray, Bob, Norm, Phillip, Paul, Cindy, Ginny, Judy, Molly, Caleb, Vonnie, Beth, Marjorie, Susan, Patti, Ron, Scott, Sam, Pete, and Ted.

 

Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew & St. John                       

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the spirit of ministry which is our heritage. We acknowledge your call to continue serving each other and the people in our community through open hearts and open doors. Guide us all, especially our Capital Campaign and Design & Construction Committees and Vestry, as we seek funding and plan expansion of the facilities, including accessibility for all at St. John. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Military deaths [October 15-22]

(Iraq): Dylan Reid. (Afghanistan): James Boelk, Ian Tawney, Jorge Villarreal Jr., Joshua Cullins, Francisco Jackson, Gerald Jenkins, Kenneth McAnnich

 

 


Thursday, October 21, 2010

Events and News

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

OCTOBER 21, 2010

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE: The mid-week Wednesday 9:30 am service will be moving to Thursdays at 12:30 pm beginning on Thursday, October 28. It will be a service that offers healing and hope to all who attend. Please join us if you are able.

 

Pentecost 22, Sunday, October 24th

 8:00 a.m. – St. John’s

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 65; Joel 2:23-32; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

 

We will join Church of Our Father and St. Saviour’s in the first joint service at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s by-the-Sea (20 South Shore Road) in Northeast Harbor in a celebration of the collaboration between the Mt. Desert Island Episcopal churches.

Usher/Greeter - Ken Cochrane
Second Lesson (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18) - Floy Ervin

 

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The St. John Singers meet the second and fourth Monday. All are welcome to join this group, which practices the hymns chosen to be sung on Sunday mornings. Their next meeting will be October 25th at 5:30.

 

Service at Sonogee – St. John’s is responsible for the service at Sonogee on Sunday, October 31st at 10:45am. If you would like to participate, please contact Michael Shook, 244-4425 or mshook@gmail.com

Baked Bean Supper at St. John’s

Saturday, October 23

5:30-7:00 p.m.,

$8/person (5 and under – free)

Proceeds will benefit the Westside Food Pantry

 

 
 


 

 

 

 

 

 


MDI Episcopal Church Events

 

St. Mary’s and St. Jude’s:

Contemplative Evening Prayer on Wednesdays in St. Mary’s Chapel at 5:30 pm.

Church of Our Father:

Class on Paul and his writings in the New Testament. The class meets Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm in the parish hall. The format includes a 30-minute lecture heard on audio CD (from the Teaching Company series) by Luke Timothy Johnson, followed by a discussion. Weekly readings in the New Testament will be assigned. Call 288-4849 for more information. 

Sisters on a Journey, a monthly program for all women who want to share food, fellowship and prayer.  Monday, October 25, the group will gather for a potluck meal at 5:30pm with the program beginning about 7pm.  October's program will be a Psalm Reflection, Resting in God's Care.  All women are invited. FMI contact Sharon Linscott at 288-9304.

 

St. Saviour’s Parish:

Concert - Sunday, November 7th at 3:00 pm St. Saviour’s Parish Choir will present a special musical offering in remembrance of our loved ones who have died. The main work on the program, which will be accompanied by strings and organ, is Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Little Organ Mass. The program will also include Mozart’s masterpiece Ave Verum, Mendelssohn’s serene Grant Unto Us Thy Peace, a gorgeous setting of the Shaker song Lay Me Low, and a stunning The Souls of the Righteous by Welsh composer Geraint Lewis.  Everyone is welcome! Admission is free, with donations towards St. Saviour's Friends of Music gratefully received.

The Emerging Church continues Fridays at noon at St. Saviours in the Parish Library. What is The Emerging Church? Sometimes called "Emergent" Church, this is a multi-faceted, ecumenical movement made up of Christians who question how far traditional church practices can respond to the needs of people in the 21st century and who are exploring new ways of following Christ today. Jenny Reece and Sarah Flynn will facilitate.

Clean Up Day at St. John’s – Come on Saturday, October 30th at 8:30 a.m. with rakes, window washing materials, etc. We’ll rake leaves, pick up sticks, clean and lower the storm windows, and put the garden to rest for the winter. Coffee, tea and snacks will be on hand.

 

New Christmas Cards Needed: Elder Reggie spreads hope and care within the prison where he works. We asked him if he had a wish list on ways for people to help him with his ministry and he said, "Yes!" He said he needs new Christmas cards to give to the inmates so they could send them to their families. Salvation Army used to give him cards but they can no longer do so. We told him we could do that. So the Christmas Card Project was launched. Our goal is to obtain 1,000 new cards to donate to the inmates. Thankfully, all of the Episcopal churches on the island are working together on this project. Please donate new cards and drop them off at the back of the church anytime. We will mail the cards to Elder Reggie the first of November. We need to have the cards by the end of October because it takes at least three weeks for the prison to process the package. Thank you for your help and donation!

 

Celebration Breakfast at Pemetic School on Saturday October 23rd at 9:30 a.m. After 3½ years and numerous environmental projects completed, Pemetic School is proud to announce the dedication of their new Skystream wind turbine, which will provide electricity and education about clean energy for the entire MDI community.

 

MDI Hospital’s Health Fair at Birch Bay Village, Saturday, October 30th, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Contact Kathy Mulligan at 288-5082, ext. 1624

 

The Ministry of Spiritual Nurturing - November 5-7, 2010 - This rare weekend with Rosemary Dougherty offers practicing spiritual directors and guides an opportunity to explore 'who gives and who receives' in this vocation that is ours. Weekend includes time for silence, teaching, and spiritual conversation in community. Having served for 25 years as Director of the Spiritual Guidance Program at the Shalem Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, Rose Mary Dougherty is one of the formative voices in our time in contemporary spiritual direction. Belonging to the School Sisters of Notre Dame for her entire adult life, she was also recognized a few years ago as a sensei (teacher) in the White Plum Asanga lineage of Zen tradition. Cost: Tuition ($150) plus $85 per night (full board and double room at The Alcyon Center) To register, please contact Joan Jordan Grant and Kathryn Booth at The Alcyon Center, 207/244-1060 or email alcyoncenter@roadrunner.com  

 

Bar Harbor UCC - If you have a desire to study scripture more closely and learn some positive techniques for relaxation, meet at BH United Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street, for a guided meditation group which meets at 9:00 AM on Mondays; at 2:00 on Tuesday; and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM, in the downstairs library.

 

Capital Campaign Quilt Drawing: The winner of the quilt was Cheryl Diviney from Delran, New Jersey.  Cheryl was delighted to hear that she won.

 

Vase Missing: Susan Buell made floral arrangements for the Capital Campaign Kick-Off Reception at the Causeway Club in August. One of her vases is still missing. The vase is 8-10” high, cobalt blue glass and has a clear base. If anyone knows anything about it’s whereabouts please call her at 244-3124.

 

The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).

 

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Keep in your prayers this week: Ray, Bob, Norm, Phillip, Paul, Cindy, Ginny, Judy, Molly, Caleb, Vonnie, Beth, Marjorie, Susan, Patti, Ron, Scott, Sam, Pete, and Ted.

 

Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew & St. John                       

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the spirit of ministry which is our heritage. We acknowledge your call to continue serving each other and the people in our community through open hearts and open doors. Guide us all, especially our Capital Campaign and Design & Construction Committees and Vestry, as we seek funding and plan expansion of the facilities, including accessibility for all at St. John. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Military deaths [October 1-15]

(Iraq): none reported

(Afghanistan): Luther Rabon Jr., Edwin Gonzalez, Willie Harley Jr., John Sparks, Anthony Matteoni, David Hess, Lance Vogeler, Dave Wigle, Brian Pedro, Frank Zachringer III, Cody Board, Matthew Powell, Karl Campbell, Raymon Johnson, Joseph Prentier, Jordan Byrd, Ryane Clark,Victor Dew, Daniel Johnson, Joseph Rodewald, Scott Lynch, Phillip Vinnedge, Stephen Sockalosky, Justin Cain, Eric Newman,  Irvin Ceniceros, Joseph Lopez, Tramaine Billingsley, Rafael Martinez Jr., Carlos Benitez, Alec Catherwood.       

 

 

 

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Events & News

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

OCTOBER 14, 2010

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday mornings

Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m.

 

This Sunday is the MDI Marathon.

Therefore, we have changed our worship and forum time.

Pentecost 21, Sunday, October 17th

 8:00 a.m.  – Forum - Anne Mallonee

Glimpses of Grace: Holy Work to be done at Ground Zero”

 

 9:00 a.m.  – Eucharist at St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor

The Rev. Anne Mallonee, Celebrant

Usher- Fred Benson
First Lesson, Psalm- Elaine Theriault
Second Lesson- Ashley Campbell
Prayers- Ann Cox Halkett
Chalice, Acolyte- Ted F.
Altar Guild- Joan Bromage

 

Scripture Lessons:

Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:27-34; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8

 

Sunday, October 24th we will join Church of Our Father and St. Saviour in the first joint service at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s by-the-Sea (20 South Shore Road) in Northeast Harbor in a celebration of the collaboration between the Mt. Desert Island Episcopal churches. Carpooling is strongly suggested and a sign up for the need of and to give rides is in the Undercroft.

 

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The St. John Singers meet the second and fourth Monday. All are welcome to join this group, which practices the hymns chosen to be sung on Sunday mornings and occasionally suggests alternative choices. Their next meeting will be October 25th at 5:30.

 

Service at Sonogee – St. John’s is responsible for the service at Sonogee on Sunday, October 31st at 10:45am. If you would like to participate, please contact Michael Shook, 244-4425 or mshook@gmail.com

 

 

 


MDI Episcopal Church Events

 

St. Mary’s and St. Jude’s:

House Church is a family oriented service taking place at homes on the island facilitated by St. Mary and St. Jude’s Episcopal Church. It will take place at the home of Heather Jones in Somesville on Saturday, October 16 at 5pm. For more information and directions, call 244-9295.

Margarette Santilever returns! Come on Wednesday evening, October 20 at 7 pm in St. Mary’s Parish Hall (5 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor) to meet with Margarette Santilever, a postulant from the Diocese of Haiti.  Margarette will be on MDI for a few days of Rest and Recreation and will be happy to update us on the Church in Haiti. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about how we can continue to support Haiti!

 

Church of Our Father:

Class on Paul and his writings in the New Testament. The class meets Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm in the parish hall. The format includes a 30-minute lecture heard on audio CD (from the Teaching Company series) by Luke Timothy Johnson, followed by a discussion. Weekly readings in the New Testament will be assigned. Call 288-4849 for more information. 

International Evening: Welcoming supper to be held Friday, October 15 at 5:30 PM for all internationals in our communities! Delicious homemade food, entertainment, and good old fashioned hospitality! Church of Our Father Parish Hall, Route 3, Hulls Cove. For more information call: 460-7446

 

St. Saviour’s Parish:

Facing the Stress in Our Lives through Meditation:  A six-week course, led by Sandy Haggett, begins Monday, October 24 and ends November 29 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at St. Saviour’s Parish in the Rectory Common Library. Cost is a $1.00/session donation to St. Saviour’s. Open to all. For more information, call Sandy at 288-0085.

The Emerging Church continues Fridays at noon at St. Saviours in the Parish Library. What is The Emerging Church? Sometimes called "Emergent" Church, this is a multi-faceted, ecumenical movement made up of Christians who question how far traditional church practices can respond to the needs of people in the 21st century and who are exploring new ways of following Christ today. Jenny Reece and Sarah Flynn will facilitate.

 

New Christmas Cards Needed: Elder Reggie spreads hope and care within the prison where he works. We asked him if he had a wish list on ways for people to help him with his ministry and he said, "Yes!" He said he needs new Christmas cards to give to the inmates so they could send them to their families. Salvation Army used to give him cards but they can no longer do so. We told him we could do that. So the Christmas Card Project was launched. Our goal is to obtain 1,000 new cards to donate to the inmates. Thankfully, all of the Episcopal churches on the island are working together on this project. Please donate new cards and drop them off at the back of the church anytime. We will mail the cards to Elder Reggie the first of November. We need to have the cards by the end of October because it takes at least three weeks for the prison to process the package. Thank you for your help and donation!

 

Baked Bean Supper at St. John’s, Saturday, October 23, 5:30-7:00 p.m., $8/person (5 and under – free). To benefit the Westside Food Pantry.

 

MDI Hospital’s Health Fair at Birch Bay Village, Saturday, October 30th, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Contact Kathy Mulligan at 288-5082, ext. 1624

 

The Ministry of Spiritual Nurturing - November 5-7, 2010 - This rare weekend with Rosemary Dougherty offers practicing spiritual directors and guides an opportunity to explore 'who gives and who receives' in this vocation that is ours. Weekend includes time for silence, teaching, and spiritual conversation in community. Having served for 25 years as Director of the Spiritual Guidance Program at the Shalem Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, Rose Mary Dougherty is one of the formative voices in our time in contemporary spiritual direction. Belonging to the School Sisters of Notre Dame for her entire adult life, she was also recognized a few years ago as a sensei (teacher) in the White Plum Asanga lineage of Zen tradition. Cost: Tuition ($150) plus $85 per night (full board and double room at The Alcyon Center) To register, please contact Joan Jordan Grant and Kathryn Booth at The Alcyon Center, 207/244-1060 or email alcyoncenter@roadrunner.com  

 

The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).

 

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Keep in your prayers this week: Ray, Bob, Norm, Phillip, Paul, Cindy, Ginny, Judy, Molly, Caleb, Vonnie, Beth, Marjorie, Elizabeth, Ian, Susan, Patti, Ron, Scott, Sam, Pete, and Ted.

 

Military deaths [September 24 – October 1]

(Iraq): Gebrah Noonan, John Carillo Jr., Marc Whisenat            

(Afghanistan): Anthony Rosa, Jaysine Petree, William Dawson, Clinton Springer II [Maine],

Mark Simpson, Donald Morrison, Ralph Fabbri, Mark Forester, Calvin Harrison, Justin Officer, and Timothy Jackson

 

Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew & St. John                       

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the spirit of ministry which is our heritage. We acknowledge your call to continue serving each other and the people in our community through open hearts and open doors. Guide us all, especially our Capital Campaign and Design & Construction Committees and Vestry, as we seek funding and plan expansion of the facilities, including accessibility for all at St. John. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.