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WEEKLY SERVICES and MEDITATION
Holy Eucharist:
Sundays at 7:30 am in the Chapel and 10:00 am in the Church
Childcare is available at the 10:00 am
service
Morning Prayer
Wednesday through Saturday 8:30 am
in the Rectory Common Library
Contemplative Prayer - Thursdays at 5:30
pm in the Rectory Library
Contemplative Prayer at St.
Saviour’s Parish: Each Thursday, from 5:30-6:30
pm, a group gathers in the Parish Library (in the Rectory Common
at 41 Mt. Desert Street)
to learn about and practice the art of centering prayer. We begin with
listening to a 15-20 minute segment of Thomas Keating’s introduction to
Centering Prayer. Keating uses scientific discoveries, psychological
insights, spiritual wisdom from many traditions and Christian faith to
appreciate the gift of contemplative prayer which has the capacity to open us
to a rich interior life and to connect us with others and to all creation.
Author of several books, including Intimacy with God and Open Mind,
Open Heart, Keating is a Cistercian monk and founder of the Centering
Prayer Movement. He resides at St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass,
Colorado. After listening, we share
responses briefly, and then we sit together in silence for roughly thirty
minutes. We welcome all points of view, and we each benefit from one
another’s experiences.
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For upcoming
activities and events sponsored by Integrity Maine,
see their website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/#!/pages/Integrity-Maine/112720308764632
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St. Saviour’s Parish grace
notes … small
things that herald greater ones.
November 28,
2010 and the week following
(Grace Notes, the Lay Ministry Schedule and our newsletter The Voice
are available on our website www.ellsworthme.org/ssaviour)
Please note service changes: Morning
Prayer starting on Wednesday, December 1 will be Wednesday to Saturday
at 8:30
am in the Rectory
Common Library
Due to the funeral for
the Rev. Eckart Horn at the Cathedral the end of
this week, there will be no Morning Prayer Friday or Saturday, 11/26 and
11/27.
We pray for the families of Eleanor Dwight, Henrietta
Lear Jackson and Jane MacDonald , departed this
life; for Mac MacDonald, Marjorie
Dahl, Walter Ferguson, Mark Campbell and family, Deanna Francis, Margaret
Ellis, Bill Voorhies, Jr., George, Jan, Candi
Cleary, Patti Wharton, Chauncey McFarland, Billie Marshall, Dottie Abbott,
Jack Walls, Scott, Avis Keene,
Sarah Cleaves, Anne Cleaves, Penny Ayers, Pauline Hartin, Sherry Taylor and
Jeanne.
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Collect of the day
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Holy Thief, stealing away our false securities
and idle vanity: awaken us from the dull sleep that clings to empty fear
and vacant routine; unfold on us the time of crisis when love of truth
floods a thirsty world; through Jesus Christ, the one who is to come. Amen. Reprinted
from Prayers For An Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare
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You will find
forms on the back table in the Narthex to order memorial Poinsettias and
Christmas Wreaths to decorate the church for Christmas. Please return
your form and payment to the office by December 10 and join us Sunday,
December 19th for a joint service here of Lesson and Carols, with
St. Mary’s By-The-Sea, Church of Our Father and St. Andrew and St. John. The
10 am service will be followed by
Julia Morris-Myers
annual recital, Music for Advent and Christmas, will be on
Friday, December 10 at 12:15. Joining
her this year will be baritone Geoff Knowles.
Geoff will be singing a number of Christmas carols, both familiar and
not-so-familiar, and Julia will be playing music by Bach, Alec Rowley and
Craig Phillips. For years she has
wanted to learn and perform Bach’s four movement Pastorale and
she is happy to say it’s finally on the program! Donations received at the
door will go to St. Saviour’s outreach funds.
“The Rough Places Made
Smooth” - Isaiah 40.4. An Advent Day of Reflection, led by The Rev.
Jonathan Appleyard and the Rev. John Van Siclen. Saturday, December 4, 2010 at The Alcyon Center
(1060 Tremont Road, Seal Cove,
Maine 04674)
From 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch
is provided. Space is limited. Please indicate your interest for either
retreat by email to: johnvs@tidewater.net
by Monday, November 22. Suggested donation is $20 to cover the cost of food
and the facility.
A Service
for Remembering on
Friday, December 10th at 5:00 PM in The Rectory Common
Library. During the period between
Thanksgiving and Christmas, the wonder of child birth, the gathering of
family and the miracle of child-like joy can touch us deeply and also hit a
raw spot. For many of us, this is a hard time when we remember those who are
not with us to celebrate. We are not alone; and unless we need to be, we do
not have to be alone. All are invited to celebrate the Eucharist with the
special intention of thanking God for the lives of loved ones and asking God
to comfort those who are grieving and those whose children have died before
them. Such losses change life forever. We seek a way to remember and to go
forward. We have a need to embrace grief and hope. If you have lost a child
or someone else, if you feel deep emptiness, I hope that you will find time
to sit still and to be embraced by God’s care. Please come if you can, and
pray for those who have died, for all who grieve and for those who have lost
a child. If you would like to help
shape this service or take a role in leading a part of it, please call me,
Jonathan Appleyard, 288-4215, and welcome our neighbors and friends.
The Emerging Church, continues Fridays at Noon until December 17 (except November 26
and December 10) in the Parish
Library. Reflection
for 12/3 is: Technology, instant communication, diversity and globalization
are just a few of the realities of our current culture. What influence does
this culture have on the “church.” What
possibilities does it create?
Note cards for sale! You
will find a part of the selection of cards on the table in the Narthex and the
full selection on the ordering table in the Rectory Common hallway during
office hours on Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 am
to 1:30 pm. You can sit, look at
them all, fill out your order form and take it to Muffet who will be happy to
get you your selections. Please make your check payable to St. Saviour’s
Parish. Muffet will be happy to email the selection to you – contact her at StSaviour@roadrunner.com.
Joint Worship Services at MDI Episcopal Churches
December
19 - The Fourth Sunday Of Advent - Advent Lessons and Carols at St.
Saviour’s, Bar Harbor
December 24 – Christmas Eve – 10pm at St. Saviour’s, Bar Harbor (NOTE
TIME CHANGE)
Thursday,
January 6, 2011 - An evening observance of the Feast of the
Epiphany, 5:30pm
with pot luck supper and conversation following,
at
Church of Our Father,
Hull’s Cove
March 6, 2011 - The Last
Sunday After The Epiphany at St. Saviour’s, Bar Harbor
April
17, 2011 - Palm Sunday at St.
Saviour’s, Bar Harbor
April
21 - Maundy Thursday at St. Mary’s Church, Northeast
Harbor
April
22 - Good Friday at the Church
of St. John, Southwest
Harbor
Saturday, April 23 - The Great Vigil of Easter,
at Church of Our
Father, Hull’s
Cove
Joint
Sunday Worship is at 10 am.
7:30
Eucharist at St. Saviour’s is celebrated in the Chapel as usual.
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At MDI Episcopal Churches - Weekday services,
education and events:
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea and St. Jude’s - 5 Kimball Road - Northeast Harbor – 276-5588
Thanksgiving
Eve Service at 5pm
Contemplative Evening Prayer on Wednesdays in St. Mary’s Chapel at 5:30 pm.
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Church of Our Father - Route 3 in Hulls Cove -288-4849
Holy Eucharist - Wednesday - 7 a.m. followed by breakfast,
Healing service on 4th Wednesdays
Sisters on a Journey at Church of Our Father, Mondays at 5:30pm. Sisters on a
Journey is a monthly program for all women who want to share food,
fellowship and prayer. Gathering for the potluck meal begins at 5:30pm with the program beginning about 7pm. All women are invited. For more information contact Sharon Linscott at 288-9304.
Class on Paul and his writings in the New Testament. The class that
will meet Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm
in the parish hall-until December 1 The format
is a 30-min. lecture heard on audio CD (from the Teaching Company series) by
Luke Timothy Johnson, and a discussion after. Weekly readings in the
New Testament will be assigned. Call 288-4849 for more information.
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St. Andrew and St. John in Southwest Harbor - 315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor 244-3229
Thursdays - Holy Eucharist at 12:30 (note new day and time) A service that
offers healing and hope to all.
Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm – Bible Study with Jonathan Appleyard
Thanksgiving Day service is at 9:30 am
Acadia Choral Society will hold their Holiday
Concert here Saturday, December 4 at 7pm and Sunday, December 5 at 3pm. There will be selections from The
New Three Log Night Songbook, Ave Rex Angelorum
(anonymous), Praetorius: Puer natus in Bethlehem II, Durante: Magnificat in Bb Major
and pieces by Walker. Come hear the
beautiful performance and enjoy the start of this wonderful holiday season!
Everybody Eats, a free healthy meal available for free to anyone
who comes – 3-6pm
each Monday at St. Dunstan’s – 134 State St.,
Ellsworth.
Coats for Kids Washington & Hancock Country There is a shortage of coat’s for little Girls
sizes 2-8 and for Adult and Boys as well. If you have any used but clean in
good condition, please bring them to church or the office. Muffet will drop
them off to Debbie King from Church of Our Father.
Common Good
Soup is offering free lunches and musical entertainment
starting at noon every Thursday .
Island Connections will try to provide rides for seniors and the disabled
who'd like to attend.
Island
Connections is in dire need of
volunteer drivers. The demand for rides for medical appointments, errands,
shopping for food, etc. has increased by 37% over the past year. They are in
need of help to keep up with the demand. If you can help, even once a week,
please call Island Connections at 288-4457. Gas cards are available if you
are willing to make a trip off island.
Episcopal
Relief & Development Matching Donation Grant. It's a time when we could use a miracle - and with your help, the
Episcopal Relief & Development Matching Gift Challenge can make
one! A group of generous donors has agreed to match all gifts,
dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000, but only if we receive them by November
30. With the compassion Christ taught us and the generosity you
have long shared with us, let's work together to make a lasting change
in the lives of people living in extreme poverty. With your support
of the Episcopal Relief & Development
Matching Gift Challenge, our work can be doubled. So please
ask your congregation to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity. May
God bless you and your family during this time of Thanksgiving.
Calderwood Consort –
“Alleluya Nativitas” Looking for something a little different this
Christmas season? St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 9 Summer St.
in Augusta (located between
Summer & Pleasant Street) is hosting the Maine
early music group “Calderwood Consort” for a
performance “Alleluya Nativitas” on
Friday December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. The
Consort performs music of the Middle Ages in costume, using period
instruments – recorders, crumhorns, viols, harp, psaltery, gemshorn and percussion and all members of the group
sing. During the first half of their program the music will be
interspersed with readings of the Christmas story from the 14th
Century Wycliffe Bible in the original language.
Members of the Calderwood Consort are Maggie
Edmondson, a resident of Readfield, Linda Johnston of Monmouth and Edwin
Douglas of Portland.
Tickets will be at the door - $10 suggested donation. For more
information call 622-2424. A reception will follow the performance.
Delightful
December Crafts @ the Jesup Library. Do you
need some ideas for Christmas? If so, the Jesup
Library may have an answer for you. On
December 2nd (Thursday) you can make a “Christmas Spoon Ornament”
just in time for that last minute gift! The sessions are limited to 15
people; folks are asked to sign up in advance at the library. These
activities are appropriate for adults and children ages 12 and up. For
additional information contact the Jesup Memorial
Library @ 288-4245.
The Next Two Weeks at St. Saviour’s
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Saturday
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November
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27
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7:00 pm –AA –
Parish Hall
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4
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8:30 am – Morning Prayer – Library
7:00 pm –AA –
Parish Hall
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Sunday
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28
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7:30 am – Holy Eucharist – Chapel
8:45 am – Advent Study - Library
10:00 am –
Holy Eucharist – Church
10:45 am – Sonogee
Service
11:00 am –
Coffee Hour – Parish Hall
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5
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7:30 am – Holy Eucharist – Chapel
8:45 am – Advent Study - Library
10:00 am –
Holy Eucharist – Church
11:00 am –
Coffee Hour – Parish Hall
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Monday
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29
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7:00 pm- AA –
Parish Hall
11:30 am – Meditation for Stress Reduction - Library
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6
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7:00 pm- AA –
Parish Hall
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Tuesday
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30
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8:30 am- No Morning
Prayer
10:00 am – PATT
12:00 pm
- 12 Step group – Library
4:30 pm – EFM
– Library
6:00 pm – ACS
rehearsal
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7
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8:30 am- Morning Prayer moves to Library
10:00 am – PATT
12:00 pm
- 12 Step group – Library
4:30 pm – EFM
– Library
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Wednesday
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December
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1
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8:30 am
– Morning Prayer moves to Library
9:30 am - Stewardship meeting
12 Noon
- AA – Parish Hall
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8
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8:30 am – Morning Prayer – Library
12 Noon
- AA – Parish Hall
4:00 pm – Non
Violent Communication-Library
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Thursday
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2
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8:30 am – Morning Prayer – Library
11:00 am – Staff meeting
1:00-4:00 pm –
Jonathan at Southwest Harbor
2:30 pm – Bible
Study at St. John’s in SWH
5:30 pm –
Contemplative Prayer- Library
7:00 pm –
Choir Rehearsal – Parish Hall
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9
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8:30 am – Morning Prayer – Library
11:00 am – Staff meeting
1:00-4:00 pm –
Jonathan at Southwest Harbor
2:30 pm – Bible
Study at St. John’s in SWH
5:30 pm –
Contemplative Prayer- Library
7:00 pm –
Choir Rehearsal – Parish Hall
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Friday
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3
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Office Closed
8:30 am – Morning Prayer – Library
7:00 pm –
Alanon – Library
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10
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8:30 am – Morning Prayer – Library
9:00 am – Healthy Acadia -
Library
12:00
noon – No Emerging
Church today
12:15 pm
– Organ Concert - Church
7:00 pm –
Alanon – Library
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Ministers of the Service
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11/28/10
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12/5/10
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Organist
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Julia Morris-Myers
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Julia Morris-Myers
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St. Anna’s
Guild
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Carmen Greene, Gayle Gleason
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Lucy Triplett
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Flowers
arranged by
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No Altar Flowers during Advent
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No Altar Flowers during Advent
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7:30 am
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7:30 am
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Celebrant/Preacher
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The Reverend Jonathan Appleyard
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The Reverend Jonathan Appleyard
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Lector
Prayer Leader
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Kathy Feid
Carmen Greene
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Rick Mack
Sarah Cleaves
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Chalice
Bearer
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Carmen
Greene
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Lucy
Triplett
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10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Celebrant/Preacher
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The Reverend Jonathan Appleyard
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The Reverend Jonathan Appleyard
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Greeters/Ushers
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Janie Whitney, Jim Vallette
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Herb and Linda Carman
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Acolyte/Crucifer
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Geoff Schuller, Josh Bloom
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Linda Foster
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Lector
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Ruth Appleyard
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Terry Zaroff-Evans
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Prayer Leader
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Sarah Flynn
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Lee Garrett
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Chalice Bearers
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Marsha Lyons, Jenny Reece
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Carmen Greene, Lee Garrett
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Coffee Hour
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Choir
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Outreach
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Vestry on Call
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Debbie Parlee
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Jim Vallette
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The First Light Society of the Diocese of Maine
In 2003 the Episcopal Diocese of
Maine established the First Light Society for any who had included St.
Saviour’s Parish, the Diocese of Maine or any other Episcopal ministry in
their will or planned giving. Several members of the St. Saviour’s are
included as early participants. If you have made such plans, please let
Jonathan know so that Bishop Lane
can acknowledge your foresight. If you would prefer to keep your plan
confidential, but want to support the effort, please let the rector know your
wish. He will pass on word of an anonymous pledge while withholding your
name.
Let all who seek you rejoice in you and be glad. Psalm 40:17
To be added to our weekly email list, send your
name, address and email address to StSaviour@roadrunner.com
To listen to Sunday sermons, go to http://stsaviours/podbean.com
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