EPISCOPAL CHURCH
EVENTS & NEWS
May 27, 2016
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Pentecost 2
8:00 a.m. – St. Andrew by-the-Lake
10:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine
Hymns:
Praise to the living God (372)
Spread, O spread, thy mighty word (530)
There is a balm in Gilead (676)
Ye servants of God (535)
Scripture:
Psalm 96; 1 Kings 18:20-39; Galatians 1:1-12; Luke 7:1-10
Celebrant: The Rev. Vesta Kowalski
Usher: John
First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Jayne
Prayers: Chloe
Chalice and Acolyte: Floy
Altar Guild: Margot
Vestry Member in Charge: Marilyn
Weekday Holy Eucharist—Thursdays at 12:00 noon
June 2 – Martyrs of Lyons
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The Rev. Timothy Fleck, Rector (207-812-8362)
The Rev. Kathleen Killian, Assistant Rector (718-775-6069)
Stephen Sampson, Music Director
Michele Daley, Parish Administrator (244-3229)
Sr. Warden, Bunny Watts (244-3699)
Jr. Warden, Rita Redfield (244-4025)
The Church Office is open Tuesday through Thursday
Mother Kathleen will be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday;
Friday, available by appointment.
St. John:
Meditation on Thursdays at 4:15 at St. John's. Please join us for 30 minutes of shared silence and "prayer of the heart," an ancient meditative practice of the Christian tradition. All are welcome! We meditate sitting on chairs, though if you prefer to sit on the floor, feel free to bring a mat or cushion. If you are new to meditation, have questions or concerns, or would like more information, please contact Mother Kathleen.
Yard Sale Update: Please note the 3rd Annual Yard Sale, at St. Andrew's, is now on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. both days. We are still asking for donations to make this another fabulous sale with lots of great treasures. Everything will be "Make an Offer" unless you let us know otherwise. The basement is open and tables are up and ready to receive your fine merchandise. As usual, please no books, electronics or clothing. If you would like to volunteer to help set up, we will be scheduling dates for that in late May. We also need a happy sales team to work the days of the sale. Give a call if you would like to help! Thank you, Jayne Ashworth (244-5985) and Barbara Campbell (244-9087)
Annual Meeting: Sunday, June 19, following the 10:00 service at St. John. There will be election of new officers and convention delegates. Reports are due Thursday, June 9 (PLEASE). You may send them to saints315@myfairpoint.net
St. Saviour:
Taizé: An Ecumenical Prayer Service at St. Saviour's Parish at 6 pm on Friday, June 19
Da pacem cordium. Give peace to every heart. By candlelight and in stillness… we make our pilgrimage. Simple, yet profound. Experience the spirituality and the meditative songs of the Taizé community of France, an interdenominational and ecumenical monastic order known around the world for its message of trust, peace and reconciliation. ALL are welcome!
Candlelight • Scripture • Silence • Song • Prayer
Church of Our Father:
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Wednesdays at 1:30 in the Parish Hall.
Spring Cleaning?? The E.C.W. is now collecting items for the "Waste Not, Want Not Thrift Shop" for the 2016 season June opening. Our little Thrift Shop is an important ministry in our community. We welcome donations of good clean clothing for all ages, household bedding and fine linens, decorator pillows (popular), yarn and glassware collectables for the Knick Knack Corner. Please leave donations in the Parish Hall or Thrift Shop.
St. Mary & St. Jude:
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Community:
The Island Quilters invite you to their quilt show tomorrow (Saturday, May 28) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Firehouse in Somesville. $3.00 admission (plus you get a quilted potholder). Come see a dazzling variety of quilts, wall-hangings, homemade goods and sale items by area quilters. Raffle tickets will be on sale for the queen-size quilt designed and pieced by Island Quilters to benefit At Home MDI, a local program that provides older residents with essential services empowering them to remain in their homes. There will also be a special exhibit this year: Acadia Centennial Quilt Challenge.
The Emmaus Homeless Shelter is having a major fundraiser. Our Summer Auction will be on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth.
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Keep in your prayers this week: Bettina Dudley, Paul Milligan, Jean Martinez, Barbara Loveland, Karen Pike, Scott and Debbie Hammond, Sherry Warner, Adam Temple, Jamie Li, Malcolm Hughes, Nancy Kincaid, Herb Hasenbalg, Jack Weisner, John Cronin, Sarah Flynn, Trisha Roy, Bob Theriault, Ron Martin, Lydia Thayer, George Swanson and Sharon Dayana Salazar, our sponsored child in Costa Rica.
ST. ANDREW & ST. JOHN
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
EVENTS & NEWS
May 27, 2016
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Pentecost 2
8:00 a.m. – St. Andrew by-the-Lake
10:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine
Hymns:
Praise to the living God (372)
Spread, O spread, thy mighty word (530)
There is a balm in Gilead (676)
Ye servants of God (535)
Scripture:
Psalm 96; 1 Kings 18:20-39; Galatians 1:1-12; Luke 7:1-10
Celebrant: The Rev. Vesta Kowalski
Usher: John
First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Jayne
Prayers: Chloe
Chalice and Acolyte: Floy
Altar Guild: Margot
Vestry Member in Charge: Marilyn
Weekday Holy Eucharist—Thursdays at 12:00 noon
June 2 – Martyrs of Lyons
v v v v v v v v v v v
The Rev. Timothy Fleck, Rector (207-812-8362)
The Rev. Kathleen Killian, Assistant Rector (718-775-6069)
Stephen Sampson, Music Director
Michele Daley, Parish Administrator (244-3229)
Sr. Warden, Bunny Watts (244-3699)
Jr. Warden, Rita Redfield (244-4025)
The Church Office is open Tuesday through Thursday
Mother Kathleen will be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday;
Friday, available by appointment.
St. John:
Meditation on Thursdays at 4:15 at St. John's. Please join us for 30 minutes of shared silence and "prayer of the heart," an ancient meditative practice of the Christian tradition. All are welcome! We meditate sitting on chairs, though if you prefer to sit on the floor, feel free to bring a mat or cushion. If you are new to meditation, have questions or concerns, or would like more information, please contact Mother Kathleen.
Yard Sale Update: Please note the 3rd Annual Yard Sale, at St. Andrew's, is now on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. both days. We are still asking for donations to make this another fabulous sale with lots of great treasures. Everything will be "Make an Offer" unless you let us know otherwise. The basement is open and tables are up and ready to receive your fine merchandise. As usual, please no books, electronics or clothing. If you would like to volunteer to help set up, we will be scheduling dates for that in late May. We also need a happy sales team to work the days of the sale. Give a call if you would like to help! Thank you, Jayne Ashworth (244-5985) and Barbara Campbell (244-9087)
Annual Meeting: Sunday, June 19, following the 10:00 service at St. John. There will be election of new officers and convention delegates. Reports are due Thursday, June 9 (PLEASE). You may send them to saints315@myfairpoint.net
St. Saviour:
Taizé: An Ecumenical Prayer Service at St. Saviour's Parish at 6 pm on Friday, June 19
Da pacem cordium. Give peace to every heart. By candlelight and in stillness… we make our pilgrimage. Simple, yet profound. Experience the spirituality and the meditative songs of the Taizé community of France, an interdenominational and ecumenical monastic order known around the world for its message of trust, peace and reconciliation. ALL are welcome!
Candlelight • Scripture • Silence • Song • Prayer
Church of Our Father:
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Wednesdays at 1:30 in the Parish Hall.
Spring Cleaning?? The E.C.W. is now collecting items for the "Waste Not, Want Not Thrift Shop" for the 2016 season June opening. Our little Thrift Shop is an important ministry in our community. We welcome donations of good clean clothing for all ages, household bedding and fine linens, decorator pillows (popular), yarn and glassware collectables for the Knick Knack Corner. Please leave donations in the Parish Hall or Thrift Shop.
St. Mary & St. Jude:
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Community:
The Island Quilters invite you to their quilt show tomorrow (Saturday, May 28) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Firehouse in Somesville. $3.00 admission (plus you get a quilted potholder). Come see a dazzling variety of quilts, wall-hangings, homemade goods and sale items by area quilters. Raffle tickets will be on sale for the queen-size quilt designed and pieced by Island Quilters to benefit At Home MDI, a local program that provides older residents with essential services empowering them to remain in their homes. There will also be a special exhibit this year: Acadia Centennial Quilt Challenge.
The Emmaus Homeless Shelter is having a major fundraiser. Our Summer Auction will be on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth.
U U U U U U U U U
Keep in your prayers this week: Bettina Dudley, Paul Milligan, Jean Martinez, Barbara Loveland, Karen Pike, Scott and Debbie Hammond, Sherry Warner, Adam Temple, Jamie Li, Malcolm Hughes, Nancy Kincaid, Herb Hasenbalg, Jack Weisner, John Cronin, Sarah Flynn, Trisha Roy, Bob Theriault, Ron Martin, Lydia Thayer, George Swanson and Sharon Dayana Salazar, our sponsored child in Costa Rica.
We pray especially for Mother Kathleen, upon this her one year anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Grant that she may continue to keep her vows and fulfill her duties of ministry, serve your people and build up your Church, to the glory of your name.
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Jesus Then and Now
An Adult Retreat hosted by the Diocese of Maine
June 17 - 19 at Camp Bishopswood
Join us for a weekend on beautiful Lake Megunticook near Camden, and explore your connection with the many dimensions of Jesus, the Christ. This retreat is for everyone who wonders how Jesus made a difference in his own day and how he makes a difference today. It will put us in touch with Jesus at crucial points in his ministry and beyond. How will you find your life story in the life story of Jesus? Come ready to experience God's love as revealed in Christ, the natural beauty of Camp Bishopswood and in new friendships.
Heart + Mind + Soul
Camp will open for recreation at 3PM Friday; Dinner at 6PM; Program begins at 7PM. The retreat ends 11:30AM on Sunday.
Retreat cost (including 2 nights lodging, meals): For a shared cabin clustered around the bathhouse: $95. A few spaces are available in buildings with shared bathrooms: $125. For those who wish to make their own lodging arrangements: $65. Scholarships for Sunday school teachers and youth event volunteers, and financial aid, are available.
To Register: Visit www.tinyurl.com/AdultRetreat2016 Space is limited to 60 people. Please register by May 31st or earlier.
For information: Contact Mary Ann Perry at maryann_perry@hotmail.com or Jane Hartwell at jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org
Jesus and the Heart of Wisdom
The 2016 Downeast Spiritual Life Conference has partnered with the Jesus Seminar on the Road to bring you ways of thinking about Jesus that are the result of more than ten years of extensive research by members of the seminar, leading theologians, philosophers, biblical scholars, anthropologists and archeologists. The event will be held with scholars David Galston and Robert Miller on Friday and Saturday, July 15-16 at the Moore Community Center, 133 State Street, Ellsworth. Fees: $60 (before July 1) and $75 (after July 1); $50 (full-time students). For complete information or to register go to http://downeastspiritual.org
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Jesus Then and Now
An Adult Retreat hosted by the Diocese of Maine
June 17 - 19 at Camp Bishopswood
Join us for a weekend on beautiful Lake Megunticook near Camden, and explore your connection with the many dimensions of Jesus, the Christ. This retreat is for everyone who wonders how Jesus made a difference in his own day and how he makes a difference today. It will put us in touch with Jesus at crucial points in his ministry and beyond. How will you find your life story in the life story of Jesus? Come ready to experience God's love as revealed in Christ, the natural beauty of Camp Bishopswood and in new friendships.
Heart + Mind + Soul
Camp will open for recreation at 3PM Friday; Dinner at 6PM; Program begins at 7PM. The retreat ends 11:30AM on Sunday.
Retreat cost (including 2 nights lodging, meals): For a shared cabin clustered around the bathhouse: $95. A few spaces are available in buildings with shared bathrooms: $125. For those who wish to make their own lodging arrangements: $65. Scholarships for Sunday school teachers and youth event volunteers, and financial aid, are available.
To Register: Visit www.tinyurl.com/AdultRetreat2016 Space is limited to 60 people. Please register by May 31st or earlier.
For information: Contact Mary Ann Perry at maryann_perry@hotmail.com or Jane Hartwell at jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org
Jesus and the Heart of Wisdom
The 2016 Downeast Spiritual Life Conference has partnered with the Jesus Seminar on the Road to bring you ways of thinking about Jesus that are the result of more than ten years of extensive research by members of the seminar, leading theologians, philosophers, biblical scholars, anthropologists and archeologists. The event will be held with scholars David Galston and Robert Miller on Friday and Saturday, July 15-16 at the Moore Community Center, 133 State Street, Ellsworth. Fees: $60 (before July 1) and $75 (after July 1); $50 (full-time students). For complete information or to register go to http://downeastspiritual.org
