ST. ANDREW &
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
EVENTS & NEWS
May 12, 2011
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 15
8:00 and 10:00 — Holy Eucharist
Scripture:
Psalm 23; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
Celebrant: The Rev. Emily Blair Stribling
Usher: Nicole Carreno
First Lesson and Psalm: Ellen Gilmore
Second Lesson: Ann Benson
Prayers: Susan Buell
Chalice: Bob Theriault
Acolyte: Spencer Ervin (8:00); Elaine Theriault (10:00)
Altar Guild: Margot Haertel
Flowers: Tina Baker and Scott Martin
Thursdays
12:30 – Holy Eucharist, a service of healing and hope for all
9:00 Sunday Forums
May 15 – Making Sense of the Nicene Creed, Floy Ervin and Dean Henry
May 22 – Faithful Action: the
May 29 – Life Changing: Personal Reflections on the College of the
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The church office will be closed until May 31. If you have questions or need assistance, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).
MDI Episcopal Church Events
St. Mary’s and St. Jude’s: Contemplative Prayer/Book Study – Wednesdays, 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm, will return to St. Mary’s Chapel beginning Wednesday, May 11. Study will be held in St. Mary’s Chapel, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Contemplative Evening Prayer (with 20 minutes of silence) will begin at 5:30 pm. Those who gather will choose the topic or book for study. Led by The Rev. Patricia
Evensongs – Monday, May 23 to honor Frances Perkins whose Feast Day is May 13; and Thursday, June 2, Island-wide Pentecostal celebration. Both will be at 5:30 p.m. (Optional: arrive ½ hour earlier to practice.)
Directory – There is a new 2011 directory available. If you would like to have it sent to your computer, let Michele know.
Touch A Truck! Saturday, May 14,
Prayer group meetings in support of Alpha, Mondays mornings 7:00 am, Parish Hall. The meetings will continue until the end of May.
Ultreya Plus, Saturday, May 14 at 5:30 pm. Gather at the church for an Ultreya-Plus and praise His name, He is always there! You can truly feel His presence! What a gift this is, and if you have joined us before you know this wonderful feeling. Come and fill your heart to overflowing while we sing and nourish our souls as He engulfs us in His love. Evening Schedule: Praise and Worship, Witness speaker + participation, a chance to nourish your vital union with Christ, Holy Eucharist, Pot Luck Supper Grouping, Cursillo Grouping.
Does God Heal Today? Down East Christian Healing Seminar, May 20-21, led by The Rev. Canon Mark Pearson. Registration forms are readily available from the parish office.
St. Saviour’s:
Friday Book Study Group, facilitated by Sarah Flynn and Jonathan Appleyard, in the Rectory Library.
Meditation group for practicing together will continue every Monday from 11:30 to 12:30 in the Parish Library. All invited. A knowledge of “how to meditate” is required. Led by Sandy Haggett.
COME HOME FOR SUPPER – Save the date! On Friday, June 3rd,
Island-wide Episcopalians are invited to the second “Come Home for Supper”—a time to share good food and friendship in small groups at the homes of parishioners from each church. Signup Sundays, May 15 or 22. For more info, including details on hosting, please call Rita Redfield, 244-4025; Elaine Theriault, 244-946l; Ida Smallidge, 244-7266; Dick Salisbury, 664-0116; Dorothy Clunan, 244-5645; or Diane Phipps, 664-3204. We hope you’ll come again—or for the first time!!
Musical Evening on Friday, May 20, Songs of the Sea (including sea shanties by Skip Fraley). Hosts: Beth & Joe Renault. For more information, please contact Susan Buell, scovino@prexar.com or Stephen Sampson, Stephen.sampson@jax.org
The Storytelling Class of Acadia Senior College will present a Tellabration on Tuesday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Students in the course will be presenting stories for all ages. As part of the program, storytellers Hope Lewis and Jude Lamb will also perform The Tellabration is open to the public.
Everybody Eats, a free hot, nutritious meal offered to anyone who comes every Monday from 3-6 pm in the Parish Hall of St. Dunstan’s in Ellsworth. This program relies entirely on donations and grants. If providing a meal for a family or individual in need is something you would like to support, please send a tax deductible donation to Everybody Eats, P. O Box 776, Ellsworth ME 04605.
The second annual Fiber Faire will be held in downtown
We invite you to attend an opening reception on Friday, May 20 at the Causeway Club Barn from 5-7PM. Our guest speaker is Judith Gossart who will talk about “Three Centuries of Rug Hooking”. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 per person. There will be light fare served compliments of local restaurants and wine will be available for purchase.
For more information on the Faire, please visit www.acadiafiberfaire.com.
Island Connections – Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver meals and groceries, to drive neighbors to healthcare appointments, and to shopping and community centers. As MDI's population ages Island Connections is getting more requests than ever. Often it’s just a short drive to a healthcare appointment or grocery store and back. Island Connections match neighbors' requests with drivers' availability and geographic preferences. Call Mary Parker at 288-4457 for more information.
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Keep in your prayers this week: Patti, Mark, Josh, Chelsea, Jim, Pete, and Marie.
Military Casualties (April 27-May 2)
Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew &
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.
