Worship Schedule St. John the Divine 315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Sunday, April 7
Lent 5
10:00 a.m. – Eucharist
Hymns:
Jesus, all my gladness (701)
Let thy Blood in mercy poured (313)
I sing the almighty power of God (398)
Scripture:
Isaiah 43:16-21
Philippians 3:4b-14
John 12:1-8
Psalm 126
Participants:
Celebrant: The Rev. Kathleen Killian
Usher: Karen
First Lesson/Psalm/Second Lesson: Margot
Prayers: Patsy
Chalice and Acolyte: Linda
Altar Guild: Dean
Coffee Hour: ____
Vestry Member in Charge: Karen
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, April 7
9:00 a.m. -- Forum
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist
12:00 p.m. – Westside Food Pantry distribution
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. — Meditation
Thursdays, 12:00 noon — Healing Prayer Eucharist
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. — Prepare Backpacks
Michele will be out of the office until Tuesday, April 9th.
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At St. John's Easter Flowers: If you would like to remember a friend, family or loved one on Easter, please add their name to the list in the undercroft. The names will be printed in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
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
Distribution Sundays will be April 7 (12:00-2:00) and April 28 (12:00-1:00).
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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. Spring Training, Saturday, April 27, 9:30-3:30 at South Parish Congregational Church, Augusta. For the fourth year, the diocese will offer a free day of 22 new workshops for clergy and lay people to choose from. This year, our theme is The Way of Love. We will begin our day with a coffee hour, followed by three sessions of workshops with breaks for a lunch, worship and an address from Bishop Steve. This is a great opportunity to see old friends and make new connections with folks from all around the diocese. Registration is required by Easter. (visit episcopalmaine.ord/spring-training)
| 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:
Holy Week Services
Sunday, April 14, The Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday)
10:00 AM—Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
at all MDI Episcopal Churches
Wednesday, April 17
12:00 noon —The Way of the Cross
at St. Saviour's, Bar Harbor
Thursday, April 18, Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM—Holy Eucharist
at St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor
Friday, April 19, Good Friday
7:00 PM—Solemn Liturgy
at St. Saviour's, Bar Harbor
Saturday, April 20, The Great Vigil of Easter
7:00 PM—Holy Eucharist
at Church of Our Father, Hull's Cove
Sunday, April 21—Easter Day
10:00 AM—Holy Eucharist at all 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 at 4:30 p.m. The final gathering will be on Wednesday, April 3 at St. John the Divine in 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.
Daniel Pyle, Music Director at St. Saviour's, will be performing in a Harpsichord concert at Northeast Harbor Library at 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor on Wednesday, April 3rd at 5 pm! Daniel will play the music of Bach, Handel and others! Northeast Harbor Library
The Way of the Cross, Wednesday, April 17 at 12 noon at St. Saviour's in Bar Harbor. On Wednesday in Holy Week, in lieu of our usual midweek Eucharist, we will be praying the Way of the Cross using the Stations that folks colored last year. If you are not familiar with this devotional service, it is a way of entering into the last hours of Jesus' life by following his steps through Jerusalem. This practice is appropriate at any time during Lent or Holy Week, and booklets containing the service are on the table at the back of the church and the shelf near the cloister door if you'd like to pray on your own at any time Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 Noon. | |
Community: 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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