Worship Schedule Sunday, May 28, 2017
Seventh Sunday of Easter
9:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine
Hymns:
Hail the day that sees him rise (214)
When Christ was lifted from the earth (603)
Praise the Lord through every nation (484)
The head that once was crowned with thorns (483)
Scripture:
Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36
Acts 1:6-14; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
Participants:
Celebrant: The Rev. Timothy Fleck
Usher: Fred
First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: ___
Prayers: ___
Chalice and Acolyte: Rita
Altar Guild: ___
Flowers: Gen
Vestry Member in Charge: ___
Weekday Holy Eucharist—Thursdays at 12:00 noon
June 1 – Justin Martyr
June 8 – Chief Seattle
June 15 – Evelyn Underhill
June 22 – Alban
June 29 – Peter and Paul
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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)
Michele will be out of the office until May 30
Sr. Warden, Bunny Watts (244-3699)
Jr. Warden, Rita Redfield (244-4025)
The Church Office is open Monday through Thursday
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St. John's Calendar The full St. John's Calendar can be viewed <HERE>. Friday, May 26
1:00 p.m. – Mahjong (teaching available)
Sunday, May 28
9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
DEADLINE FOR JUNE NET TENDER ARTICLES
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day – Office Closed
Tuesday, May 30
4:00 p.m. – Meditation
Thursday, June 1
12:00 noon – Holy Eucharist
Saturday, June 3
9:00 a.m. – Clean Up Day at St. Andrew
Sunday, June 4: THE DAY OF PENTECOST! WEAR RED!!
Fifth Annual Jazz Mass with Guest Musicians
Guest Celebrant: The Rev. Lev Sherman
Sunday, June 11
Annual Meeting at St. John's after the 9:00 AM Service
Sunday, June 18
8:00 a.m. – First Service at St. Andrew
10:00 a.m. – Summer schedule starts at St. John
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At St. John's Deadline for Net Tender Articles: Sunday, May 28. Send to saints315@myfairpoint.net
Clean Up Day at St. Andrew by-the-Lake, Saturday, June 3 around 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to come and bring rakes, Windex, furniture polish to spruce up the grounds and Sanctuary in preparation for the first service on June 18.
Fifth Annual Jazz Eucharist on Sunday, June 4, 9:00 AM. Stephen and guest musicians will share the Holy Spirit's gifts of improvisation and harmony. Guest Celebrant: The Rev. Lev Sherman.
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.
Yard Sale will again be held at St. Andrew's on Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10. 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 18 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: 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. | |
In Our Community: Free Community Meals:
Every Sunday: Common Good Café 9 a.m. – noon,
Weekly Popover Service, 19 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor
Every Monday: Everybody Eats 3 – 6 pm,
St. Dunstan's Parish Hall, 134 State Street, Ellsworth
Every Wednesday: The Welcome Table 3 – 6 pm,
First Congregational Church of Ellsworth, 2 Church St., Ellsworth | | | |
