Worship Schedule Pentecost 15
Sunday, September 2
8:00 a.m. – St. Andrew by-the-Lake
1358 Tremont Road, Rt. 102, Seal Cove
10:00 a.m. – St. John the Divine
315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Hymns:
Praise to the living God! (372)
Blest are the pure in heart (656)
As we gather at your Table (763 WLP)
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates (436)
Scripture:
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Psalm 15
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Participants at the 10:00 a.m. service:
Celebrant: The Rev. Kathleen Killian
Usher: Dean
First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Pamela
Prayers: Michael D
Chalice and Acolyte: Rita
Altar Guild: Jayne
Flowers: Floy
Coffee Host: Edie and Bob
Vestry Member in Charge: Michael D.
Weekday Healing Prayer and Eucharist at 12:00 noon on Thursdays
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St. John's Calendar
The full St. John's Calendar can be viewed <HERE>. Sundays, 8:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. Andrew by-the-Lake Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – Eucharist at St. John the Divine Monday, September 3 -- Church Office will be closed (Labor Day)
Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. – Confirmation Class Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. — Meditation Thursdays, 12:00 noon — Healing Service and Eucharist Fridays, 9:00-1:00 – Farmer's Market Fridays, 1:00 p.m. — Mahjong (teaching available), Common Room
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At St. John's
St. John's Centennial Celebration
Please plan to join us on Sunday, September 16, to celebrate 100 years at St. John the Divine in Southwest Harbor at the 10:00 a.m. service. There will be special music; a history display of photos and newspaper articles in the undercroft; and a birthday cake! 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. Westside Food Pantry: Summer concert at St. John's:
Friday, September 14 – 7:00 p.m.
Gavin Black, Harpsichord
Suggested donation is $10 – ALL proceeds go to the Westside Food Pantry which provides food vouchers for local residents during the winter and spring months. | |
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! Bishop Lane is Coming to MDI! Friday Evening, September 21 – 5:30 p.m. Bishop Lane is coming to MDI for his final visitation before he retires. To honor him, the four parishes are hosting a Harvest Dinner at the Hulls Cove School House. Saturday, September 22 – 9:30 a.m. All are invited to a prayer service at St. John's at which time Bishop Lane will give a birthday blessing for our 100th anniversary. Saturday, September 22—10:00 a.m. Following the service St. John's vestry will meet with the Bishop. Sunday, September 23 – 10:00 a.m. Don't forget that the four MDI Episcopal parishes will have a joint service at St. Saviour's in Bar Harbor during Bishop Lane's visitation. There will be no other services that day. | |
MDI Episcopal Churches:
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.
St. Mary & St. Jude: September 2 will be the final day of our Summer schedule, and the last service at St. Jude's for the season. Holy Eucharist at St. Mary's by-the-Sea at 8 and 10; Holy Eucharist at St. Jude's at 10. Church of Our Father: Our Thrift Shop will be open on Saturdays from 9-12 and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6 pm.
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Community: Labor Day Concert: Flash in the Pans will present a concert on Monday, September 3, in the Re-Store parking lot, next to Jordan's Snack Bar, 200 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth. Donations will benefit Everybody Easts Free Community Meal and Families First. Bring a blanket or picnic chair, grab a bite to eat at Jordan's and come on over to the parking lot (inside building, if raining) & be ready to listen to a GREAT Steel Drum Band! And of course, if you are so inclined, DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!
Families First Community Center: Raffle tickets are on sale for a queen size quilt made by the Island Quilt Guild (several of St. John's women are part of this guild and helped make the quilt). The drawing will be held at Families First second annual Gourmet Dinner at Big Cat's Catering in Trenton on Sunday, September 9. You need NOT be present to win! Tickets ae 2 for $5 or 5 for $10. For tickets, e-mail familiesfirstellsworth@gmail.com or call 460-3271.
The Alcyon Center is a place of contemplation and peace, offering a variety of programs including quiet days, a gathering of women to discuss various topics through poetry, personal experiences (Soul Friends), a monthly quiet day and a weekly study of the Gospel for the coming Sunday. The center is located in Seal Cove on MDI. For more information please either email office@alcyoncenter.org or call 207.244.1060.
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Services at the Partnership Parishes: St. Andrew & St. John Sundays -- 8:00 a.m. Eucharist at St. Andrew by-the-Lake
Sundays -- 10:00 a.m. Eucharist at St. John the Divine Tuesdays — 4:00 pm–Meditation Thursdays—12:00 noon—Saint of the day & Healing Prayer Eucharist Church of Our Father Sundays—8:00 and 10:00 a.m.—Eucharist Wednesdays, 8:00 am—Eucharist. St. Saviour's Sundays—7:30 and 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am—Morning Prayer Wednesdays, 12:00 noon—Saint of the day & Healing Prayer Eucharist
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