Thursday, August 30, 2012

Events and News from St. John's

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

August 30, 2012

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Pentecost 14

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake

Celebrant: The Rev. Tim Fleck

Altar Guild: Joan Bromage

Acolyte: Ted Fletcher

10:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer at St. John the Divine

10:00 a.m. – Joint Service at St. Saviour’s

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

Hymns:

Be thou my vision; Blest are the pure in heart;

Take my life; King of glory

Participants:

Celebrant: The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold III

Usher: Fred Benson

Prayers: Susan Buell

Chalice: Sandy Watts

Acolyte: Spencer Ervin

Thursdays

12:30 – Holy Eucharist

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Office Hours:

Monday – Tuesday – Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Michele Daley, Parish Administrator

Fr. Timothy Fleck will be at St. John’s (244-3229) on Tuesdays and Thursdays

and at St. Saviour’s (288-4215) on Mondays and Wednesdays

He can be reached at 812-8362 or tim@mdi-episcopal.org

Sr. Warden, Ted Fletcher (244-3115); Jr. Warden, Mary Mitchell (244-9951)

St. John’s and St. Saviour’s:

10:00 a.m. Joint Service Sunday, September 2^nd, at St. Saviour’s with The Most Reverend Frank T. Griswold III, Presiding Bishop from 1998-2006. There will also be a 7:30 a.m. service at St. Saviour’s, an 8:00 a.m. service at St. Andrew’s, and a 10:00 Morning Prayer at St. John’s.

St. John’s has been asked to provide the fruit/veggie portion of the coffee hour for Sunday’s joint service with Bishop Griswald. Several people are out of town, have summer work etc. so if anyone who has plans to attend and would like to help out please call Dianne at 244-4582. Many thanks!

St. Mary and St. Jude:

FREE Ice Cream Socials in front of the Museum in Northeast Harbor every Thursday through the summer from 4-5 pm. Ice cream and cones are generously donated by The Docksider. All donations received are for the island food pantries.

Church of Our Father

Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m.; Healing Service on the fourth Wednesday.

All Area Episcopal Churches are invited to join together at Suminsby Park on Sargeant Drive in Northeast Harbor at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 16^th. The Rev. Patricia Robertson, Rector of St. Mary & St. Jude, will be the celebrant; The Right Rev. Stacy Sauls, Bishop of Lexington from 2000-2011, and currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Church, will preach. The service will be followed by a potluck picnic hosted by St. Mary and St. Jude. Hot dogs, buns and condiments will be provided as well as bottled water. Please bring: a chair, a dish to share (salads, finger foods, desserts) and your own dishes and cutlery. Some extra chairs, dishes and cutlery will be available for those who forget or who have need. Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited parking.

Community Events

Serendipity is looking for more clothing donations! We are accepting nearly new or slightly worn men's, children's and women's clothing of all sizes. We also are happy to take shoes, purses, bags, hats, scarves and any jewelry (costume or otherwise). Please make donations during open hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 12-4, Thursday & Friday 12-7, Saturday 10-4, or call 288-2000.

Listening Presence is a regional and ecumenical training program of formation and education grounded in ones’ relationship with God. Are you someone who wants to reach out to people in our communities during times of loss, grief, stress or crisis? Do you want to listen and to offer your presence to others? This training could be for you. Sessions start Saturday, September 22 and end Thursday, October 18 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. Fees are $30 for materials and expenses and you may contact Rev. Priscilla Hukki at pastorh@gwi.net or call 667-7641 with any questions or to register. The class will be limited to 16, so register soon!

Everybody Eats presents a free concert by Flash In the Pans at the Ramada Inn, 215 High Street, Ellsworth, on Labor Day, Monday, September 3 at 7:30 pm. Bring a picnic chair and be ready to dance! Refreshments available. Donations welcome for Everybody Eats - a Free Community Meal every Monday from 3-6pm at St. Dunstan’s Church - 134 State Street, Ellsworth.

U U U U U U U

Keep in your prayers this week: Brenda Merritt, Bob Jackson, Julie Russell, Jenny, Wanda Talmidge, Richard Shepherd, Drayton Grant, Betty Whittlesey, and Joel Sipes. Pray for the safe return of Adam Holt and Susan Falt, who are among our armed forces serving overseas, and their families.

Military Casualties (August 22-27)

Afghanistan: Louis Torres, Patricia Horne, Christopher Birdwell, Mabry Anders, Jessica Wing

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

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the many generous open hearts whose donations will bring accessibility to all at St. John’s. Guide us all as the planned expansion of the facilities comes to reality. We thank you for the various trades and skills of those who work on the addition. Protect and guide them as they labor, that they may take pride in their accomplishments. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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101 REASONS TO BE EPISCOPALIAN

Tired of hell fire and brimstone? Try incense.

Louie Crew, Diocese of Newark

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS:

New doorway into undercroft and new doorway into boiler room

And…

Piano and pew reversed

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Events & News from St. John's

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

August 23, 2012

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 26 2012

Pentecost 13

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake

10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. John the Divine

Scripture:

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

Hymns:

I come with joy to meet my Lord; Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round;

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord; Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

Participants:

Celebrant: The Rev. Tim Fleck

Usher: Pete Welles

First Lesson and Psalm: Margot Haertel

Second Lesson: Anna Welles

Prayers: Chloe Hatcher

Chalice: Ted Fletcher

Acolyte: Rita Redfield (8:00); Elaine Theriault (10:00)

Altar Guild: Margot Haertel (8:00); Margot Haertel (10:00)

Flowers: Betsy Hewlett

Thursdays

12:30 – Holy Eucharist

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Office Hours:

Monday – Tuesday – Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Michele Daley, Parish Administrator

Fr. Timothy Fleck will be at St. John’s (244-3229) on Tuesdays and Thursdays

and at St. Saviour’s (288-4215) on Mondays and Wednesdays

He can be reached at 812-8362 or tim@mdi-episcopal.org

Sr. Warden, Ted Fletcher (244-3115); Jr. Warden, Mary Mitchell (244-9951)

St. John’s and St. Saviour’s:

St. Saviour’s:

Summer Organ Series. The church’s Visser-Rowland tracker organ will be featured in concert on Friday, August 24^th, from 12:15-1:00 pm. Julia Morris-Myers, Organist and Choirmaster, St. Saviour’s. Proceeds will go to St. Saviour’s Friends of Music, a support group which provides funds for the upkeep of the organ and for special musical offerings at the church. The recital will be followed by refreshments and tours of the historic building. Admission is by donation.

St. Mary and St. Jude:

All-MDI-Episcopal-Church gathering at Suminsby Park, located on Sargent Drive in Northeast Harbor, will be held on Sunday, September 16^th. The service will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by a picnic.

Church of Our Father

Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m.; Healing Service on the fourth Wednesday.

Community Events

U U U U U U U

Keep in your prayers this week: Brenda Merritt, Ted Bromage, Cuff Train, Patricia Garsoe, Bob Jackson, Bill Krueger, Margot Haertel, Julie Russell, Marilyn O’Conner, Jenny, Wanda Talmidge, Richard Shepherd, Drayton Grant, Betty Whittlesey, George Swanson, and Joel Sipes. Pray for the safe return of Adam Holt and Susan Falt, who are among our armed forces serving overseas, and their families.

Military Casualties (August 15-18)

Afghanistan: Eric Holman, Brian Hornsby, Suresh Krause, Sean Carson, Patrick Feeks, Richard Essex, Luis Galbreath, David Warsen, Michael Demarsico II, Darrel Enos, Gregory Copes, James Justice, David Williams, Coater Debose

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

Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the many generous open hearts whose donations will bring accessibility to all at St. John’s. Guide us all as the planned expansion of the facilities comes to reality. We thank you for the various trades and skills of those who work on the addition. Protect and guide them as they labor, that they may take pride in their accomplishments. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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101 REASONS TO BE EPISCOPALIAN

Prayer that is time tested.

Cynthia McLeod, Diocese of East Tennessee

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS:

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Events & News from St. John's

ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

August 16, 2012

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 19 2012

Pentecost 12

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew by the Lake

10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist at St. John the Divine

Scripture:

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

Hymns:

When morning gilds the skies; Singing songs of expectation;

I am the bread of life; King of glory, King of peace

Participants:

Celebrant: The Rev. Mike Wheeler (8:00); The Rev. Ian Bockus (10:00)

Usher: Jim Vekasi

First Lesson and Psalm: Mary Vekasi

Second Lesson: Ken Cochrane

Prayers: Susan Buell

Chalice: Floy Ervin

Acolyte: Bob Stanwood (8:00); Rita Redfield (10:00)

Altar Guild: Jayne Ashworth (8:00); Mary Vekasi (10:00)

Flowers: Floy Ervin

Thursdays

12:30 – Holy Eucharist

v v v v v v v v v v v

Office Hours:

Monday – Tuesday – Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Michele Daley, Parish Administrator

Fr. Timothy Fleck will be at St. John’s (244-3229) on Tuesdays and Thursdays

and at St. Saviour’s (288-4215) on Mondays and Wednesdays

He can be reached at 812-8362 or tim@mdi-episcopal.org

Sr. Warden, Ted Fletcher (244-3115); Jr. Warden, Mary Mitchell (244-9951)

St. John’s:

"Love Letters" will be performed Monday, August 20^th by Chloe Hatcher and Phil Fox at St. John Church--donation at the door for the Westside Food Pantry and Quietside Friends.

St. Saviour’s:

Summer Organ Series. The church’s Visser-Rowland tracker organ will be featured in concert on Fridays from 12:15-1:00 pm. The line-up of notable artists is:

August 17: Kevin Birch, Director of Music, St. John’s Catholic Church, Bangor.

August 24: Julia Morris-Myers, Organist and Choirmaster, St. Saviour’s.

Proceeds will go to St. Saviour’s Friends of Music, a support group which provides funds for the upkeep of the organ and for special musical offerings at the church. The recitals will be followed by refreshments and tours of the historic building. Admission is by donation.

St. Mary and St. Jude:

Church of Our Father

Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m.; Healing Service on the fourth Wednesday.

Community Events

U U U U U U U

Keep in your prayers this week: Cuff Train, Ted Bromage, Patricia Garsoe, Bob Jackson, Bill Krueger, Margot Haertel, Julie Russell, Marilyn O’Conner, Jenny, Wanda Talmidge, Richard Shepherd, Drayton Grant, Betty Whittlesey, George Swanson, and Joel Sipes. Pray for the safe return of Adam Holt and Susan Falt, who are among our armed forces serving overseas, and their families.

Military Casualties (August 7-10)

Afghanistan: Ethan Martin, Gregory Trent, Walter Gray, Kevin Griffin, Thomas Kennedy, Matthew Manoukian, Sky Mote, Ryan Jeschke, Gregory Buckley, Richard Rivera Jr., Scott Dickinson,

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