| Join Us for Worship:
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Palm Sunday
Holy Eucharist
9 am at Church of Our Father
Celebrant: The Rev. Holly Hoffmann
Liturgy of the Word:
A Reading of the Passion of Our Lord
11 am at St. Saviour's, Bar Harbor
Officiant: Gail Leiser
Holy Eucharist
4 pm at St. John the Divine
Celebrant: The Rev. Holly Hoffmann Sunday services of Holy Eucharist will be livestreamed to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MDIEPISCOPAL | | | | Holy Week and Easter Services on MDI
Palm Sunday 4/10
9:00 am - Church of Our Father
10:00 am - St. Mary's-by-the-Sea
11:00 am - St. Saviour's
4:00 pm - St. John the Divine
Holy Wednesday 4/13
5 pm Taize Prayers, Church of Our Father
Maundy Thursday 4/14
5 pm Holy Eucharist, St. John the Divine
Good Friday 4/15
Noon, St. Mary's-by-the-Sea
Holy Saturday 4/16
Noon, Prayers by the Tomb, in the public cemetery beside St. Saviour's
Easter 4/17
10 am Festive Easter with Brass, Holy Eucharist, St. Saviour's
10 am Holy Eucharist, St. Mary's-by-the-Sea
4 pm Holy Eucharist, St. John the Divine | | | | Midweek Holy Eucharist on MDI
Wednesdays at Church of Our Father at 8 am Using the readings appointed for the day in the Book of Common Prayer,
we will have a service Holy Eucharist.
On the first Wednesday of the month, we will use a Rite I liturgy. | | Covid Precautions: If you are exhibiting any of the symptoms of Covid, please choose to attend a service online. Our Covid protocols will be followed: Vaccinations expected, unless medically prohibited
Everyone masked indoors
Socially distanced seating is available, not required
Communion in one-kind, Bread only
Outdoor coffee hour, weather permitting
Sanitize your hands prior to receiving Communion. God bless you for keeping our church, our community,
and our loved ones safe. If you or a close contact tests positive for Covid, please let Mother Holly know so we can support you in your recovery and communicate with the community as necessary about their possible exposure to the virus while maintaining confidentiality and pastoral privacy. | | | Weekly Sermons and More
Sunday, April 3 Sermon:
(live streamed from St. John the Divine)
Sermon by the Rev. Holly Hoffmann Lent V April 3, 2022 at St. John the Divine, Southwest Harbor, ME. "Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me."" (John 12:1-8). Sermon begins 1:35. |  | | | Assisting at Services We are in need of support for our worship services:
Acolytes, Greeters/Ushers, Lectors, Intercessors, Altar Guild, Flower Guild and Officiants for Morning Prayer. If you would like to help at any of our services, please contact the parish administrator of your church. Thank you! | | | Please Wear Your Name Tag to Church Remember that wearing your name tag at worship is helpful to each other, Mother Holly, supply clergy, and to visitors! If you would like a new name tag, contact your Parish Administrator. | | | Pastoral Care Requests Holy Communion: If you are unable to attend an in-person worship service and would like Holy Communion brought to you, please contact the church office (contact information is at the bottom of this email). We will arrange a time for the clergy or Eucharistic Visitors to bring the Sacrament to your home or hospital bedside.
Hospital Visits: If you or a loved one is in the hospital, please let Mother Holly know. She is glad to come visit you in the hospital or call you during your stay. | | |
Sacred Spaces and Thin Places: A Conversation with John Bell
Pastor Rob Benson, of the Bar Harbor Congregational Church, and the Rev. Holly Hoffmann engage with John Bell of the Iona Community in a conversation about creation care, Celtic Spirituality, and Acadia National Park. (Interview held on Monday, March 28, 2022) To learn more about the Iona Community, visit: https://iona.org.uk |  | |  | | The talk on "Missing Women in Scripture" given by the Rev. John Bell on Monday, March 28 at the Bar Harbor United Church of Christ. | | | Upcoming Events and Dates | | | | Invitation to a Holy, Prayerful Lent
Labyrinth Walking Meditation, Now through Easter
St. Andrew's by-the-Lake, 1374 Tremont Rd, Seal Cove, ME 04674
The labyrinth will be available for individual prayer now through Holy Week and Easter.
Open 10-Noon every day or whenever you wish to stop in.
Contact Pamela Smith or Katharine Thompson with questions
(contact information is in our 3-parish Directory).
Thank you!
Many thanks to the musicians of our parishes for their offering of the Thursday "Music and Meditation" series at St. Saviour's and to Dr. Daniel Pyle for his leadership in organizing it.
We also give thanks for those who led the praying of the Stations of the Cross in community on Thursday afternoons at Church of Our Father. | | | | April 9: Preparing Palm Crosses
On Saturday, April 9th at 10 a.m., a small group of volunteers will meet in St. Saviour's Parish Hall to prepare palm crosses for Palm Sunday. No experience necessary, masking required. If you are interested in joining this little workshop, please let Sue Blaisdell know by email (click here) or phone (number is in your directory). All are welcome. Come join the fun! | | | April 12: The Past as Prologue: Emerging in this Moment
 Panel Discussion (online)
Tuesday, April 12th
3:00 pm
Online
Offered by the Episcopal Parish Network (formerly known as CEEP)
Join this panel discussion for a virtual gathering of leaders from across the Episcopal Church for a lively mix of history, theology, and strategic reflection. Together they will explore what the church's pandemic experience in the 14th century might suggest about the church's witness today. What might be new, enlivened or emboldened in the church's witness for our own day? How do we imagine theology, liturgy, and ecclesiology will be transformed in the coming decades because of what we are living right now?
Panelists include: - Jessica Brown - Counseling Psychologist; Assistant Professor of Counseling and Practical Theology, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University; Richmond, Virginia
- Robert Flanagan - Interim Priest, Diocese of New York; Adjunct Faculty, General Theological Seminary; Author, Courage to Thrive: Finding Joy and Hope in the Midst of Mental Health Struggles; Bridgewater, Connecticut
- James Harlan - Canon Evangelist, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia; Newport News, Virginia
Click here to register. | | April 14: St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Ellsworth to Host Ukrainian Flag Giveaway Free Ukrainian flags will be available next Thursday, April 14 from Noon – 4 PM in the St. Dunstan's parking lot at 134 State Street, Ellsworth.
The flags will be distributed until the supply is gone and several different sizes will be available including many handheld flags and garden size flags with stands.
Reminiscent of the outpouring of American flags displayed after the 911 attacks on our own homeland, it is hoped people will display the flags in their homes, yards and gardens and when seeing the flags, reflect in hope that the war will end soon and our Ukrainian neighbors can return home and rebuild.
Though the flags are free, any donations received will go to benefit relief efforts in Ukraine organized by the International Red Cross and Episcopal Relief and Development.
For further information, contact Rev. Dr. Carolyn Rosen at 406-696-4113 or Rev. Deacon Tracy Shaffer at 973-287-9926. | | April 16: Alive! A concert to benefit Ukraine at the Retreat Center led by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Reece in Orland
| | Oranbega Retreat Center in Orland will present Alive! A concert to benefit Ukraine featuring jazz and blues singer-songwriter Danie Ocean accompanied by the band Spence & Co. at the Center (36 Narramissic Drive) on Saturday, April 16, at 3:00 pm.
A suggested donation of $25 (more if you can, less if you can't) will be routed to two of our favorite ways to assist Ukrainians: UNICEF' s Children of Ukraine fund and World Central Kitchen, the food distribution organization.
The concert will take place outside, if the weather permits.The audience is invited to bring a rug or a folding chair, and their own snacks.There will be non-alcoholic drinks available. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will take place inside, and masks will be worn.
The Oranbega Retreat Center is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to support the arts and artists and to provide a space for creative work and spiritual uplift.
For more information, click here. | | | |  April 24: Island-wide Shared Worship Island-wide worship on the fourth Sunday of the month will be held on April 24. This service will be held at St. Saviour's at 10 am.
Loose plate collection at this service will be offered equally to "Episcopal Relief and Development" and "Save the Children" to support the humanitarian efforts for those living in the Ukraine. Please see below in the "Outreach" section for more information on these organizations.
If you would like to donate by check, simply make the check payable to "Episcopal Relief and Development" or "Save the Children," and we will mail your donation with a note from our four parishes.
| | | April 27: Book of Hope Community Read & Discussion
 Following our experience with the documentary film Mission: Joy and the book Book of Joy, those gathered for the book discussions this week decided to continue this series by reading the Book of Hope: A survival guide for trying times by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams.
Join us for continued conversation on Joy and Hope on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm on Zoom. Click here to join the Zoom meeting at this time.
| | April 30: Join the Episcopal Churches Team for an Earth Day Clean Up with Friends of Acadia After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, Friends of Acadia is excited to host its 21st Annual Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This community volunteer event brings together friends, families, neighbors, and organizations to celebrate Earth Day and beautify Mount Desert Island and Trenton by cleaning up roadside trash, together.
To join the team of Episcopalians, contact Rebekah Heikkila by email (click here), or see the directory for the address, who will register you as a part of our team. For more information on Friends of Acadia visit: https://friendsofacadia.org | | | May 4: Outreach Meeting
The Outreach, Evangelism, and Mission committee meets every first Wednesday at Church of Our Father after 8 am worship. Please join us Wednesday, May 4! We conclude by 9:30 am, so people can attend the 10:30 am Bible study led by Fr. Steve Muncie over Zoom. If you need to attend an OME meeting by Zoom, contact Mother Holly the day before the meeting. We will discuss plans for outreach this summer and look ahead to initiatives for the fall, too.
| | | | May 14: Register for Spring Training 2022 | |
Join us for Spring Training 2022 on Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm online via Zoom. Attendees can engage in a conversation between our own Bishop Brown, Bishop MacVean-Brown of Vermont, and Bishop Hirschfeld of New Hampshire as well as take part in two of the following workshops of their choice: - Creative Church Fundraising – The Rev. Sara Gavit and St. Anne's, Calais
- Welcoming Children (Back) into the Pews – The Rev. Cn. Sara D'Angio White
- Earthkeeping in the Parish: How You and Your Congregation Can Respond to Bishop Brown's Earth Day Proclamation – Diocesan Climate Justice Council and the Rev. Jenny Reece
- Diocesan Resolutions and Our Relationship with the Wabanaki People –Committee on Indian Relations
- Building Bridges: A Deacon's Ministry, Bringing People Together –Heather Sylvester and The Rev. Kris Conley
- The Ministry of Planned Giving – Cn. Terry Reimer
| | | | | Ways to Support Those Suffering from Violence in Ukraine
Continue to pray for Ukraine and those in danger. 
Collect for Peace from the BCP:
Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity your dominion may increase until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Members of the Partnership parishes gathered in the first week of the month to discuss Outreach projects for the spring. There was a strong desire to focus our energies on promoting organizations that are helping those living in the Ukraine. Two organizations that are being recommended are:
Episcopal Relief and Development is working closely with Anglican agencies and ecumenical partners to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of Ukrainian refugees in Europe. People quickly packed up and fled Ukraine to safety and are now in need of basic supplies and will need long-term support. Your contribution to the Episcopal Relief & Development International Disaster Response Fund will help provide clothing, food, water and other items. For more information on this organization, including instructions on how to give, visit: www.episcopalrelief.org or call 1.855.312.4325
Save the Children: UKRAINE CRISIS RELIEF FUND Ukraine's children are in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress and mass displacement. Save the Children is concerned for children caught in the middle of armed conflict, forced from their homes in freezing temperatures, and exposed to injury, hunger and cold. Your donation to Save the Children's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund can help provide children and families with immediate aid, such as food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support and cash assistance. Together, we can protect children in crisis.
For more information on this organization, including instructions on how to give, visit: https://www.savethechildren.org
| | | Bar Harbor Food Pantry for 2022
The BH Food Pantry Facebook page says they now are in considerable need of jams, jellies and cooking oil. There is a collection basket by the entrance of the nave at St. Saviour's and Church of Our Father. Thank you for your care of those living in need within our community. | | | Circles of Caring:
Every other Wednesday (other than third Wednesday of the month) at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm over Zoom
As the pandemic continues, a number of us have been feeling a lack of connectedness. There's an opportunity for anyone in the Partnership to join a " Circle of Caring" where you can connect with others. Please feel free to extend this invitation to anyone you think would be interested. The groups are fluid, no necessary commitment, just an opportunity to "see: friends, meet new ones, and reach out to others."
If you are interested in attending, contact Roger Samuel by emailing click here or call him by phone (number is in your directory). | | | Our MDI Covid Task Force meets regularly to discuss our protocols.
Updates: - An area (not the whole worship space) will be marked off for Social distancing for those who want to sit in an area designated for this seating arrangement
- We will no longer keep a list of attendees at services to assist in contact tracing.
- At meetings of the church (ex. Vestry and including choir) and those who use our buildings (like AA), masking will be encouraged but not required. (All vestry meetings on MDI have the option to be attended via Zoom.) Masking will continue to be required for indoor worship and large public events for all people in attendance.
Note: Full vaccinations expected, unless medically prohibited. | | | Youth & Family Formation
Children's Faith Formation at Home on MDI Brad Berry and Chris Krenicki of Church of Our Father send home materials to support faith formation at home monthly for elementary and middle school aged youth. If you would like to receive these materials or be notified when in person events are happening here for youth in this age range, please be in touch with the parish office. Contact information is at the bottom of this email.
 Connect with other Episcopal Maine households walking the path of faith via this private Facebook group. Our team will provide curated resources, and we will be resources for one another.
Episcopal Maine Youth of all ages are gathering online
| | All 6th-12th grade youth are welcome to join in for prayer, song and community on April 18 from 6:30- 8 pm.
If you haven't yet joined us on our Dungeons & Dragons-style epic adventure, we invite you to hop on! You don't need to know anything about D&D to attend.
We'll welcome you into a co-created mystical realm of mischief and magic. Click here to join us on Zoom. | | High schoolers and young adults (21 and younger) are also invited to gather for conversation and prayer online.
They can click here to join on Zoom on the first Monday of each month. The next meeting is Monday, May 2 at 6:30 pm. The group will talk about current events, their faith, God, and everything in between - wherever the conversation goes!
Questions about either of these monthly gatherings? Please contact the Rev. Cn. Sara D'Angio White.
| All 6th-12th graders invited to an overnight youth retreat!
| | For the first time in two years, Episcopal Maine Youth will gather in person for an overnight retreat - and we want any and all 6th-12th graders to be there!
Our Youth Retreat will take place April 29 - May 1 at Camp Bishopswood in Hope, Maine. Read more or register now to join us for a weekend of fun, friendship, and some Jesus thrown in for good measure! We'll even do some community service, giving back to Camp Bishopswood as part of their larger Work Weekend.
Are you a young adult or adult interested in volunteering? Please get in touch with the Rev. Cn. Sara D'Angio White to see if the fit is right for you!
| Celebrate the end of summer at Camp Bishopswood | | | | Start thinking about summer! Families and households from the Diocese of Maine are invited to celebrate the end of summer together at Camp Bishopswood. Spend a night or two cabin or tent camping while you swim, boat, hike, rest, and worship on scenic Lake Megunticook. All meals included.
There will be free diocese-wide programming during the day on Saturday, August 27 including worship with Bishop Brown. Come for the day or stay for the weekend!
Scholarships are available. Click here to register for Summer Finale. Cabins and tenting available. | | | | | | | | | Bible Study with the Rev. Stephen Muncie on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am through the month of May. If you would like to be added to the class mailing list please send Fr. Steve an email here: Email Father Steve. Contemplative Prayer Group: Mother Regina Christianson and the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece are gathering those who have or would like to learn a centering prayer practice every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Oranbega Retreat Center in Orland, Maine. Beginners are always welcome, as are the more experienced, so long as they have "beginner's mind"! Participation via Zoom will be available for those who live too far away to come to Orland for an hour on Fridays. To receive a link, use the above contact info. If you intend to come to Orland in person, please call or text Jenny at 207-952-2363 for the schedule (or if you need directions), as the meeting will be Zoom only on the weeks when she is absent and Mother Regina is leading the group.
| | We pray for the victims of the recent natural disasters around the world. We pray for all essential services personnel, the first responders and healthcare workers affected by the pandemic. Church of Our Father Please let us know if we don't have your birthdate or anniversary date to celebrate! shalomcoof@gmail.com | | Birthdays:
April 5 Charlene Bullard
April 6 Steve Miller
April 10 Joan Tukey
April 21 Marilyn Kitler
April 23 Kylie Parsons
April 24 Kate Berry
April 26 Liam Patrick Higgins
April 30 Joanne Sousa | Anniversaries:
Please let us know if yours isn't here!
| | St. Saviour We pray for Gregory Berube, Connie Brush, Yolanda Ferrari, Cheryl Kolodziej, Julie Grindle, Geoff Schuller, Eleanor Raynes, Howard Brush, John Stewart, Ruth Westphal, Gretchen Westphal, Lucy Triplett, Gail Leland, Christopher Lebida, Christopher Walls, Linda Carman, Mary Smith, John Fibiger, Ray McDonald, Emily O'Connor, Sarah Cleaves, Nicholas, Janet Flood, Rachel, Mimi, Charlie, Sarah B., Dickie, Alex, Penny Ayer, Arletta Sullivan, and Anne Cleaves. Please let us know of any updates.
Please let us know if we don't have your birthdate or anniversary date to celebrate! info@stsaviours.me | | Birthdays:
March 30 Robert Cameron
| Anniversaries:
None at the moment. Are we missing yours? | | We pray for Mary Ann Mahoney, Liz, Edie Stanwood, Susan Buell, Elizabeth Ward, Bunny Watts, Anne Wetzel, Paul Haertel, Chuck Bradshaw, Ted Bromage, Jean Storace, Spencer Ervin, Geoff Schuller, Doris McCorison, Gail Leland, Michael Shook, Joyce and Jim Risser, Loretta Schmidt, Theresa Mitchell, Fred & Dollis Sprague, Sara Winchenbach, Richard Ramsdell, Dorothy & Jim Clunan, Bill and Barbara Loveland. Please let us know if we don't have your birthdate or anniversary date to celebrate! sasj@mdi-episcopal.org | | Birthdays:
April 11 - Edie Stanwood
April 13 - Susy Clark Ogden
April 22 - Ezra Halkett
April 22 - Diane Krueger
April 25 - Bunny Watts
April 29 - Henry Goodwin | Anniversaries:
April 19 - Jim and Mary Vekasi | | | A Prayer for Ukraine from Archbishops Justin Welby & Stephen Cottrell | | | | Mother Holly's Office Hours
Sunday as scheduled and where needed
Monday at St. John's
Tuesday at St. Saviour's
Wednesday at Church of Our Father
Thursday where needed and sermon preparation
She is happy to schedule an appointment on Zoom or in person, if you would like to see her!
Call the parish office or E-mail her For pastoral emergencies, call her at 207-244-8144
and leave a message,
if you do not reach her immediately. | | | | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT . . . | | | | Women's History Month Art Exhibit at the Southwest Harbor Library extended through April  Mother Holly, KC Burton, and Marsha Lyons (and perhaps other parishioners, too!) have artwork on display at the Southwest Harbor Library as a part of an observation of Women's History Month. The theme of the show is Hope and Healing. The art show will be open throughout the months of March and April. https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/8912936 | | Results of the "Jesus in America" National Study
"Jesus in America" is a national study conducted in a partnership between The Episcopal Church and Ipsos and just released this month. The research found that while the majority of Americans polled believe Jesus was an important spiritual figure and want equality in society, it also showed Christians are not necessarily practicing what Jesus taught, and Americans feel judged when talking about their beliefs. Continue reading about the study and view the results online. | | Participate in General Convention Hearings - Happening Now + April/May! 
The 80th General Convention will convene in Baltimore in July 2022. The Convention is the Episcopal Church's governing body, making decisions about: - Worship, authorizing new liturgical materials and deciding about revision of the Book of Common Prayer
- Programs and policies in areas such as racial justice, congregational and diocesan vitality, and Christian formation
- The Church's stance on issues such as the economy, poverty, war, health care, violence, climate change, racism, and human rights.
- The budget of the Episcopal Church
The Convention works by adopting resolutions. Legislative committees have begun meeting to review resolutions assigned to them.
All Episcopalians, and all members of the public, are invited to register to attend or testify at online hearings on resolutions being considered for the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
Some important notes to help you plan your participation: - Online hearings are being scheduled for April 30-May 21. Committees will meet throughout the winter and spring.
- Resolutions can be found on the General Convention Virtual Binder.
- More than 100 resolutions have been submitted so far, and one way to narrow your focus is to browse the list of Committees. Select a committee whose topic is of particular interest to you, then view the resolutions assigned to that committee.
- Anyone can observe a meeting of a legislative committee and/or testify at an online hearing. Registration in advance is required. The Legislative Committee Calendar lists upcoming meetings and hearings; additional meetings will be posted as committees schedule them with the General Convention Office. Links for "more info" on the Legislative Committee Calendar will take you to the sign-up page to observe or testify.
- There are two types of Legislative Committee meetings: deliberation and hearing. Only those listed "Video - Open Hearing" are available for members of the public to testify. Members of the public can opt to attend and observe hearings, but will not have the option of speaking unless they change their registration to testify prior to the meeting. If the meeting is listed as "Video - Ctte Deliberation Only - No Testimony," members of the public are invited to request to observe the meeting.
- To testify, you must indicate a specific resolution. The time allocated to each witness may be limited to as little as one or two minutes, so prepare your remarks carefully.
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Summer Study at Yale Divinity School: June 6-10 on Zoom https://summerstudy.yale.edu/classes
This program is open to anyone interested in theological education. There are no prior educational requirements necessary to participate. Courses can count towards continuing education requirements for some clergy. Participants receive a Yale Certificate of Completion at the end of the course week. Courses are not for academic credit, but can count towards continuing education requirements for some clergy. Participants receive a Yale Certificate of Completion at the end of the course week. All courses are offered exclusively online via Zoom. Yale Divinity School's Summer Study program is open to the public, and all are welcome.
The Center for Continuing Education at Yale Divinity School provides opportunities and resources for churches, clergy, and laity to foster the knowledge and love of God in their communities. The Center makes available the theological resources of YDS —events, lectures, programs, instructional resources, publications, and more—to enable and enrich ministry and lay learning. These resources are intended to support faith formation, religious education, and personal and professional enrichment. https://divinity.yale.edu/continuing-education | | | An Invitation to Pray: Transformation Northeast David Janssen. Email questions to here to "start to pray". Sign up for a time slot that isn't yet taken. You will receive an automatic reminder to let you know your prayer time is coming. Find prayer guidesClick hereJoin them in praying 24/7 for Church and regional renewal, transformation, and awakening. Tony Sousa, Senior Warden of Church of Our Father in Hulls Cove, encourages churches in our diocese to become involved. is a nondenominational effort to renew Christianity in New England. Transformation Northeast | | | Praying Compline in the Diocese
Monday-Friday at 8 pm
A core community at the Cathedral of St. Luke, Portland have been praying the service of Compline together for sometime. They would now like to invite anyone in the diocese to come and pray with them! Follow this Zoom link to join them Monday through Friday at 8:00pm. They look forward to meeting you as they end the day in prayer together. | | $$ No Frills Oil Discount $$
No Frills Oil gives a discount to all Episcopalians for a private home: 8 cents off the cash price. Inquire directly with No Frills and contact Andrew McMullan, Junior Warden of St. Andrew and St. John, with questions. | | | | Support Your Church
Online Giving To facilitate stewardship, the Diocese of Maine has an online giving site at no charge to the parishes. The Diocese will transfer the funds you give to your church or summer chapel using this online payment system.
If you would like to set up automatic payments for your pledge, simply select your church and set up your one-time or recurring gift or establish automatic weekly or monthly donations to the parish, either charged to your credit card or to your personal checking or savings account.
You can also name your gift in memory or honor of someone through this site in the memo section. Congregation names begin with their town; chapels begin with "Chapel" followed by town and chapel name. Click here to visit the online giving portal of the Diocese or click the button below.
As always, the church accepts other forms of donations (cash, check, etc.). | | | Stewardship:
If you haven't returned your pledge card, please do so now.
If you did not receive a pledge card and would like to, please contact the parish office. | | | | Devotional Materials to Support Prayer at Home - Teen Simple Daily Devotional https://d365.org/ This resource is used by teens across the country. It walks you through simple daily devotionals (sort of like meditations). You could use it any day, to strengthen you on your faith journey.
- Forward Movement has the daily office (morning prayer, noonday prayer, evening prayer, or compline) on the Forward Movement Daily Prayer website.
- There is also a daily podcast, A Morning at the Office, with various people leading the prayers and reading the scripture lessons for the day.
- The popular daily devotion Forward Day by Day is posted each day online, and it too is available as a podcast.
- Hardcopies of the Day By Day readers are available by contacting the church office or stopping by when the parish office is open.
| | | Community Resources
AA recovery groups, online and in person, in Downeast Maine can be found by clicking here.
Downeast Community Partners DCP brings community resources together to help people in Washington and Hancock counties achieve self-sufficiency and a better quality of life. Our Housing division helps people maintain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing (including heating assistance through the THAW program). Our Transportationdivision staff travels over a million miles each year, helping people get to medical appointments, senior food programs and other important services. Helping Hands Garage helps people buy affordable roadworthy vehicles. Friendship Cottage in Blue Hill offers an Adult Day Service Program. Our Energy Services division provides a variety of services to prevent hunger, hypothermia, and homelessness. At Home provides services to assist seniors aging in place. Everybody Eats! provides a free community meal each week to Ellsworth area residents. Our Early Care and Education program provides Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K and Childcare services to local families. Our Supportive Services division provides support to individuals and families working to make changes in their lives. Nurse Bridging and Maternal and Child Health services provide caring nurse support to families with infants and small children. Peninsula Free Health Service provides free medical care to the uninsured on the Blue Hill Peninsula. https://www.downeastcommunitypartners.org
Everybody Eats Free Community Meal is a project whose goal is to provide free, healthful and wholesome meals to the Ellsworth community. Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Everybody-Eats-A-Free-Community-Meal-568143769902367/.
Open Table MDI exists to inspire strong, loving, and inclusive communities by bringing people together to share in nourishing food. For more information visit their website here.
Westside Food Pantry Distribution of vouchers at St. John the Divine in Southwest Harbor occur on the first Sunday (12:00-2:00) and third Sunday (12:00-1:00) of each month from November through April and beyond, if necessary. We invite you to visit the facebook page where you will find periodic announcements and information about the Westside Food Pantry. Please visit the page at: https://www.facebook.com/WestsideFoodPantry and like it. | | ** Get free at-home COVID-19 tests ** 1) Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.
The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them: https://www.covidtests.gov
Project ACT
2) Additional Free Tests can be ordered for those living in some communities in Hancock County. Search by Zip Code: https://www.accesscovidtests.org | | | Age 5+ eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccination, Age 12+ eligible for booster COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots are available by appointment at the Community Health Center, Cooper Gilmore, and Trenton Health Center.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is the only vaccine currently authorized for children ages 5-17. Everyone age 12+ is eligible for a booster shot. You must be 5 months past your second dose of Pfizer/Moderna or 2 months past your first dose of Johnson & Johnson to receive a booster dose. If you would like to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination or booster, please call one of our vaccination sites below or check our Bar Harbor Regency Clinic calendar. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are also available by appointment at local pharmacies in Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Ellsworth. Call now to schedule your vaccine or booster (Pfizer/J&J): Cooper Gilmore Health Center: 207-288–5024 17 Hancock Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Community Health Center: 207-244–5630 16 Community Lane, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Trenton Health Center: 207-667–5899 394 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605 | | | | Warning about email, phone and text scams.
Neither the Rev. Holly Hoffmann nor any member of the church staff or leadership will solicit gifts, specifically gift cards, via email, phone or text directly. Neither will we ask if you are "free now" and request only an email or text response. Always check the actual email address from the sender to see if it matches Mother Holly's email and do not respond to the email, text or call. Please report these emails as phishing/scam attempts and block the sender or caller from your inbox or phone . If you are in doubt, or need more information, please contact the parish office. We will return your call. | | |
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