Worship Schedule Sunday, May 7, 2017
Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd)
9:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine
Hymns:
Good Christians all (205)
Jesus, our mighty Lord (478)
Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray (315)
Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing (334)
Scripture:
Psalm 23; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
Participants:
Celebrant: The Rev. Kathleen Killian
Usher: Karen
First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Dean
Prayers: Joan
Chalice and Acolyte: Rita
Altar Guild: Joan
Flowers: Ginny
Vestry Member in Charge: Rita
Weekday Holy Eucharist—Thursdays at 12:00 noon
May 11 – Simon of Cyrene
May 18 – Florence Nightingale
May 25 – The Venerable Bede
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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 Monday through Thursday | |
St. John's Calendar The full St. John's Calendar can be viewed <HERE>. Friday, May 5
1:00 p.m. – Mahjong (teaching available)
5:30 p.m. – Free "Spring Chicken" Community Supper
Sunday, May 7
9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. - Vestry
Sunday, June 11
Annual Meeting at St. John's
Tuesday, May 9
4:00 p.m. - Meditation
Wednesday, May 10
1:00 p.m. - Acadia Senior College
Thursday, May 11
9:30 a.m. - Acadia Senior College
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At St. John's Free "Spring Chicken" Community Dinner: Friday, May 5, 5:30 PM: Celebrate Spring at St. John's Episcopal Church with a Spring Chicken Community Supper. Chicken Cordon Bleu and vegetarian Broccoli Cordon Bleu prepared by the Common Good Café, with side dishes and hospitality by the folks of St. John's, 315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, 244-3229.
Meditation on Tuesdays at 4:00 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.
2017 Church Directory: A limited number of directories are available in the office. If you would like a pdf file please let Michele know.
Yard Sale will again be held at St. Andrew's on Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10. Please feel free to drop off your items (NO electronics) at St. Andrew's anytime before the sale. If you would like to help sort or work, please contact: Barbara Campbell, 244-9087 (barbara@mansetmdi.com) or Jayne Ashworth, 244-5985 (jayne.ashworth@gmail.com)
Starting June 11 Sunday services will be held at St. Andrew by-the-Lake at 8:00 a.m. and at St. John the Divine at 10:00.
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From the Diocese of Maine As a Parish of the Diocese of Maine, we are part of a church family that extends from Kittery to Fort Kent, and connects us to the rest of the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. We share ministry with our Bishop and with every worshipping community. If you are not subscribed to the Diocesan twice monthly email newsletter, the DioLog, please click [here] to subscribe. If you are subscribed, don't forget to open it and read it every time! There is a lot going on in every corner of the Diocese, and you wouldn't want to miss anything! + + + + + + + + + + + A diocesan retreat for adults –June 9-11 Register Now: Playing with Fire: The Parables of Jesus Join us for a weekend at Camp Bishopswood on beautiful Lake Megunticook near Camden, to enrich your heart, mind and soul. This retreat is for everyone who has wondered what Jesus had in mind when he told a parable. Moral teaching? Confounding truth? Topsy-turvey gospel? Read, pray, sing and embody the parables with others who are wondering the same things. The weekend will be hosted by Rev. Bill Blaine-Wallace, Merle Marie Troeger, Jane Hartwell and musician Thew Elliott. There is financial aid for everyone who needs it and also scholarships for Sunday school teachers and youth event volunteers. For more information, contact Jane Hartwell at jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org. Download an information flyer and register at www.tinyURL.com/AdultRetreat2017. | |
at St. Saviour: Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesdays at noon in the Chapel, in a simple, non-musical service. We plan to commemorate saints and seasons using the church's published calendar, as well as focusing on healing for ourselves and for the world.
Caregivers' Support Group meets in the Rectory Library from 1:15 to 2:45 pm (following the Noon Eucharist) the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Open to the entire community!
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at St. John and St. Saviour: PDFs of Mother Kathleen's sermons and video recordings of Fr. Tim's sermons are now available on St. Saviour's website ( www.StSaviours.me); Fr. Tim's videos are also available at St. John's website at ( www.StAndrewStJohn.blogspot.com) Confidential Prayer Chain: Unlike our published prayer lists, prayer requests that come into the Prayer Chain remain private to the prayer chain itself, which will pray devotedly for one week unless an updated request is made. If you'd like to know more about this or our Pastoral Care Team, please contact our office administrators or Mother Kathleen. | | Church of Our Father: Prayer Meeting: Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m
St. Mary and St. Jude:
Work is under way at the Parish Center! The entire building (with the exception of the parish offices) will be closed for public use until construction is completed.
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Contemplative Prayer Group: Wednesdays at 4:30, join Father John in exploring the practice of Christian meditation and contemplative prayer. Meetings will take place in St. Mary's Chapel and will include instruction and practice in this ancient form of prayer. While not required, recommended supplemental reading is Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Practice of Contemplation by Martin Laird. | |
In Our Community: Alcyon Center Schedule:
The Alcyon Center, situated at the head of Seal Cove, begins its 10th year as an experience and experiment in the encouragement of body, soul and spirit in participating in the destiny of our times. For further information or directions to the center please log on to our website or contact us at 244-1060, via email office@alcyoncenter.org or write us at PO Box 40, Seal Cove ME 04674.
May 10 -- Bible Reconnaissance -- study and discussion of John 14:1-4; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
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