Events & News from St. John's

 ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EVENTS & NEWS

August 9, 2012

 

WO RSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 12 2012

Pentecost 11

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

Hymns:

Be thou my vision, O Lord; Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life;

All who hunger gather gladly; Lord, make us servants of your peace

Participants:

Celebrant: The Rev. Tim Fleck

Usher:  Dean Henry

First Lesson and Psalm:  Patsy Fogarty

Second Lesson: Neela Zinsser

Prayers: Elaine Theriault

Chalice: Chloe Hatcher

Acolyte: Ted Fletcher (8:00); Chloe Hatcher (10:00)

Altar Guild: Jayne Ashworth (8:00); Dean Henry (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:

"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. For three consecutive Fridays the church’s Visser-Rowland tracker organ will be featured in concert from 12:15-1:00 pm.  The line-up of notable artists is:

August 10: Ray Cornils, Portland Municipal Organist and Director of Music, First Parish  Church, Brunswick.  Mr. Cornils will be performing works by David German, John Knowles Paine, Noel Rawsthorne and others.

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.

 

West Indian Eucharist Sunday, August 12, 7:00 PM.  Many of the folks who come to MDI for the summer work on Sunday mornings, and many of these folks come from Jamaica or other parts of the Caribbean.  In order to welcome these folks into our community. St. Saviour’s will be hosting a special service of holy Eucharist, with music and preaching provided by members of the local West Indian community.  All are welcome!

 

St. Mary and St. Jude:

Casserole Sale: This year instead of the summer fair, the Episcopal Church Women are sponsoring a fund-raiser for local non-profits in Northeast Harbor. On Thursday, August 16, they will be selling casseroles on the lawn in front of Carter’s Real Estate, from 9:00-10:30. Casseroles can serve 4, 6, 8 or 12 and will be priced at $5 per serving.

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.

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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, Sept. 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.

 

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Keep in your prayers this week:  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 1-7)

Afghanistan: Curtis Duarte, Kyle McClain, Todd Lambka, Jesus Lopez, Russell Bell, Matthew Sitton, Daniel Linnabary II, Clayton Beauchamp

 

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

Where the priesthood of all believers has a goodly chance of including everyone, including people of all shapes, sizes, ages, colors, and abilities..

The Rev. Dr. Barbara T. Cheney, Diocese of Connecticut

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