Worship Schedule St. John the Divine 315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Sunday, March 24
Lent 3
10:00 a.m. – Eucharist
Hymns:
Kind Maker of the world (152)
Before thy throne, O God, we kneel (574)
Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing (344)
Scripture:
Exodus 3:1-15
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
Participants:
Celebrant: The Rev. Kathleen Killian
Usher: Sandy
First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Alison
Prayers: Margot
Chalice and Acolyte: Ted F.
Altar Guild: Margot
Coffee Hour: Edie and Bob
Vestry Member in Charge: Ted F.
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>.
Sunday, March 24
9:00 a.m. -- Forum
10:00 a.m. — Holy Eucharist (The Rev. Kathleen Killian)
Sunday, March 31
10:00 a.m. – COMBINED WORSHIP at St. John's
DEADLINE for Net Tender (send articles to saints315@myfairpoint.net)
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. — Meditation
Thursdays, 12:00 noon — Healing Prayer Eucharist
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. — Prepare Backpacks
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At St. John's 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
Sips is having fundraiser for the Westside Food Pantry this month. For every purchase of $12 or more they will donate $1. Eat in only.....so consider Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner there!
Dear friends and neighbors,
I marvel at how St. Patrick's Day has a hold on all of us. Sunday's distribution day was full of green and blarney. I was complimented on my green sweater--which I put on Sunday morning quite unconsciously. Happy to have a conversation starter, or to be able to contribute to comparisons with one of our neighbors modeling of their "green." As always, the Irish and the celebration of their beloved Patrick made for a spirited Pantry day. My favorite was an 80 year old man with a very pronounced Irish name who wore his green coat and shorts because "...the sun was shining on Patrick." Best of all, was a young man and his two year old son who spent the better part of 15 minutes admiring their aerobic father-son exercises in front of the full length wall of mirrors at Harbor House. What a joy-filled hour!
March finished "like a lamb" Sunday. It was a very light day, but we finished the month number-wise in line with the past two years. Here are the numbers: $16,310 worth of vouchers. We served 379 neighbors: 280 adults and 99 children. That's service to 211 households, 6 of which were new registrations.
Next month, April, marks the last month of our distribution season.
I remind everyone that our Distribution Sundays will be April 7 (12:00-2:00) and April 28 (12:00-1:00).
All my best,
Dean
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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. | Saying Farewell to the Lanes | | Farewell Gatherings for Bishop Steve and Gretchen Lane are planned for May 11th in Orono, and May 17-18th in Portland. The events will offer clergy, members of the diocese and friends the opportunity to share memories and offer gratitude and thanks to Bishop Lane and Gretchen for their stewardship and pastoral leadership of the Diocese of Maine for the past 11 years.
The Farewell Gathering North will be held Saturday, May 11th at the Black Bear Inn and Conference Center in Orono, with a Holy Eucharist beginning at 2p.m. A Farewell Reception, with music and a brief program will follow.
(Note: Pre-registration will be required for both the Eucharist and Farewell Reception. All are welcome to attend the Holy Eucharist; tickets will be required to attend the Farewell Reception and will be available in advance (only) at $20 each. Additional information for both events will be shared in a few weeks.)
The Farewell Gathering South will begin Friday evening, May 17th at 5 p.m. at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel and will include a Farewell Reception with music and a brief program.
(Note: Pre-registration for tickets will be required and available in advance (only) at $20 each. Watch for more information in a few weeks.)
The Farewell Gathering South will continue with Festive Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18th at St. Luke's Cathedral, followed by hospitality and the unveiling of the Bishop's official portrait.
(Note: this gathering is free and open to all, however advance/pre-registration will be required. Additional information will be provided in a few weeks.)
All are welcome to attend. Watch for more information to come!
Visit https://bishopquest.episcopalmaine.org/ for updates.
Note: please…no gifts, however if so inclined, the Lanes have indicated donations to Camp Bishopswood would be welcome. | |
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MDI+ Episcopal Churches:
Prayer & Supper around the Island Lenten Worship and Supper: An opportunity to gather with brothers and sisters from all our island churches for a quiet evening worship followed by a simple soup and bread supper, 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays in Lent. March 27 – Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove
April 3– St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor
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. Lenten Quiet Day at St. Saviour's – Due to low sign up, there will be no Saturday Lenten Quiet Day. The deadline. Fr. Tim and those participating will instead meet in St. Saviour's Library at 11:15 on Sunday, March 24 for Lenten study and then lunch. Email him at tim@mdi-episcopal.org if you have anyone interested in attending. | |
Community: A Fundraiser is being organized at The Common Good Soup Kitchen Sunday, March 24 at 5:00 p.m. to support Jessica Stewart and her family. The event includes a meal of soup, salad and dessert; the Common Good Band will provide musical entertainment; and there will be a Silent Auction. Donations of all amounts will be accepted.
MDI COFFEE HOUSE: Held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the YWCA, 36 Main Street in Bar Harbor. Refreshments, musical entertainment and conversation. Bring a friend with you! Need a ride? Call Joan Bromage at 244-3227.
Free Meals in our community. Enjoy the great food, fellowship and warm hospitality!
- Second and Fourth Sundays—4:30 at Bar Harbor Baptist Church, 46 Ledgelawn St. Bar Harbor. Childcare provided.
- First Sunday each month starting May 6, 11:30-12:30, Seaside UCC, 8 Main St., Seal Harbor.
- Common Good Café, 19 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Mondays, 11:00-1:00.
- Mondays from 3-6 pm, Everybody Eats Free Community Meal, in the Parish Hall of St. Dunstan's Church, 134 State Street, Ellsworth.
- Tuesdays from 4-8 pm. Open Table MDI, Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street.
- Wednesdays from 3-6 pm – Welcome Table - First Congregational Church - 2 Church St., Ellsworth
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Services at the Partnership Parishes: St. Andrew & St. John Sundays — 10:00 a.m.—Holy Eucharist 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—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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