St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church
Our Mission: "To Love, Praise, Welcome and Serve"
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Worship on Sunday:
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Pastor Elaine Hewes, presiding
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All services and meetings will be held both in-person and via Zoom unless otherwise designated.
| | | | 4:30 p.m. Meditation/Silent Prayer (Zoom) | | | | |
9:00 a.m. Pastoral Care Ministry meeting (Zoom)
10:00 a.m. In-person Meditation
10:30 a.m. Bible Study with The Rev. Tim Ensworth
4:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal
| | | | 4:00 p.m. Education and Spiritual Development Ministry meeting | | | | 9:00 a.m. Women's Breakfast at Stonecutters Kitchen | | | | 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with The Rev. Jennifer Reece presiding | | |
Sermon given by The Rev. Emily Blair Stribling on April 26th.
Click below for the video recording. A text copy is available here.
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We are in a season of “Care for Creation,” as we prepare our soils, our waters, our air, and our hearts for the blessings of new life.
I am so thankful for our creation-caring parish, as more than a dozen of us bent down to the earth to pick up the trash along more than 1.1 miles of Route 15, from Reach Road to Elizabeth Haskell Way (south of There’s-a-Treat), twice the distance we covered last year. There were the sadly typical bottles, cans, cigarette butts, fast-food wrappers, nips, and pieces of plastic, but there were also remnants of a car accident, a truck tire tread, two other tires, metal, and…you name it, some of it pretty stinky.
What we brought with us were gloves, boots, reflective clothing, trash poker sticks (that’s a technical term), and a really fun spirit of cleaning up. What we took away was four cars of trash (see photo), a renewed spirit of Care for Creation, and the gift of fellowship and fun.
Thank you to the Friday afternoon gang of Miriam, Pete, Barbara K, Charlie, John, Nancy, and Cindy. Thank you, too, to the Saturday morning gang of Woody, Jonny, Barb P, Dan, Lori, Jo, and John. You nailed it!!!
John Arrison
| | Connie: I am very grateful to Allen Downs for his responsiveness, diligence and skill in repairing the lighting system on the organ and for replacing and upgrading the lighting sconces in the organ loft. Thank you, Allen! | | Pastor Elaine: I am grateful for this reminder (click below) of the witness of the life and work of Father Daniel Berrigan, who died on April 20, 2016. Now more than ever we need to study his words and to reflect on Fr. Berrigan's understanding of what it means to live as followers of Jesus. As we remember Daniel Berrigan on the 10-year anniversary of his death, may we be inspired and moved by his courage, his faith and his commitment to nonviolence. | | | | |
One more word in celebration of Earth Day…
Through the mullioned window,
Through the still-winter branches of trees,
The morning sun colors the sky orange,
Announcing to early risers its intention
To claim the day for beauty.
And the only possible response
Is to do what the cardinal begins to do
in shades of red,
Which is to sing,
The sun’s solo becoming a duet,
Then a trio, a quartet, a chorus
As the musicians awaken,
Take a breath,
Lift their heads and hearts
Each a part
Of Eden’s song,
A sing-a-long if ever there was one.
Just waiting for you,
For me, to give voice…
It’s a choice.
Here, take my wing
And we’ll sing together.
~ Elaine Hewes
| | | Giving our Priorities Shape (GPS) Action Item | | |
So many ways to Care for Creation! Choose one!
- Choose a square foot in your back yard, or your flower beds, or along your favorite trail and pay close attention to the changes over the next month that sun, water, and warmth will bring forth.
- The Deer Isle Transfer Station is now accepting food scraps, which will be picked up and composted by Chickadee Compost. Read the March 12 and April 9 Island Ad-Vantages articles, if you have not already, to learn what is acceptable. If you are not a Deer Isle resident, you can subscribe to Chickadee Compost and/or lobby your town to sign up.
- Join Island Heritage Trust’s Trail Tuesday Volunteer Workdays May 5, May 12, May 19... Call or email Alex Drenga for information (adrenga@islandheritagetrust.org).
- Plant more flowers and shrubs that attract pollinators – Bee Balm, Purple Cone Flower, Joe Pye Weed, Asters and so many more. For more on pollinator-friendly gardening, click here.
And thank you to the Earth Day Clean-Up Team from St. Brendan.
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Food Assistance in Hancock County
For 15 years, Healthy Acadia, located in Ellsworth, has sponsored a Hancock County Food Drive in April to collect food and monetary donations, which are then distributed to food-related organizations. This month, $40,000 has already been contributed and will be divided and distributed to 16 food pantries, free meal programs, and school backpack programs in Hancock County. Our Outreach Ministry has frequently contributed to the Hancock County Food Drive.
This food drive is a good reminder of how many of our neighbors do not have sufficient food to lead safe, productive lives. We are listing below several organizations on the island that provide food assistance to our neighbors. Would you please consider contributing to one of these organizations that provide food assistance to our neighbors on the island?
If you wish to contribute to the Hancock County Food Drive, please send a check to Heart of Maine-United Way, 700 Mt Hope Ave, Bangor, ME O4401 and put in the memo line “Hancock County Food Drive.” Click here to make an online donation. All contributions go directly to the food drive. These funds will be distributed in the first week of May.
Simmering Pot, PO Box 112, Blue Hill, ME 04614. This organization provides soup and bread to 130-150 residents on the peninsula every Monday. St. Brendan’s prepares soup for these residents on the 4th and 5th Mondays of the month.
Healthy Island Project, PO Box 55, Stonington, ME 04681. This organization provides 125-130 lunchbox meals every week. They also provide food for the families of 25 of our schoolchildren in the backpack program. They also host a coffee hour every Wednesday.
Island Pantry, PO Box 55, Deer Isle, ME O4627. The Island Pantry, located in Stonington, provides food to approximately 100 individuals and families on Thursday evenings at the Community Center in Stonington.
Thank you for helping these organizations provide food to our neighbors.
| | Education & Spiritual Development Ministry | | |
"My soul finds rest in God alone . . ."
Psalm 62:1
Zoom Meditation/Silent Prayer at 4:30 p.m.
Readings, poems, and prayers are shared before a period of silence.
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10:00 a.m. Wednesdays
In-Person Meditation/Silent Prayer at St. Brendan
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Bible Study
Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Our study of “Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy: The Bible and Brahms' Requiem"
continues on Wednesday.
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Bill Scaife – 1
Ann Tarlton – 4
Jennifer Reece – 5
Rich Paget – 5
Cynthia Pease – 8
Meg Graham – 12
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Neil Haley – 13
Kaz Pickens – 15
Tom Yaroschuk – 17
Anne Burton – 22
Bunny Reardon – 27
| | Lest we forget the good work of our Simmering Pot crew. | | |
Story Sharing Potluck Supper: When Everyone's At The Table
Saturday, May 30, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
You are invited to join your neighbors at The Halcyon Grange in Blue Hill on May 30 for a special evening of connection through the sharing of food, stories, and recipes. A Story Sharing Potluck Supper is an opportunity to engage with new and old friends and to connect with our neighbors. Bring a dish (with a story!) to share, an open mind and an open heart. During the dinner, we'll share stories around the table. After dessert, you’ll be treated to live storytelling performances from a lineup of pre-selected storytellers — some may even be your neighbors!
Our theme for this supper is “When Everyone's At The Table: Storytelling as Solidarity.” This is an extraordinarily difficult time for our immigrant neighbors, who need community support more than ever. Our storytellers will share personal stories from diverse experiences working with Maine’s immigrant communities, from simple acts of welcoming and care to grassroots organizing efforts focused on solidarity and change.
For more information and to reserve a spot, click here.
| | We pray for those in special need: | | |
Julie M.
Danny Judkins
Cathy Johnson
Meg Graham
Charlie Putnam
Judson Brown
Caroline Dane
Mike S.
Jennifer Hutchinson
Meredydd Cooper
Henna Torrey Roy
Liz Leuthner
Jerry
Agnes and Billy
Julie and Tom
Gwyn Murray
Sally
Beth Kyser
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David
Preston Henderson
Mollie Ann Meserve
Tammie and Jason Cox
Tyler Goss
Kate Hallen & Bob Blum
Mimi Maslan
Semantha
Judy Miller
Megan
Bishop Thomas Brown
Naomi
Anne Burton
Hewit
Mary Ann and Terry
Nishah
David Morrish
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Corbin
Rebecca
Pam B
Jaxson
Heather Corey
Stephen Gill
Bill Scaife
Brent Was
Gary and Wellesley
Mary Lawrence Hicks and family
Nancy Greene
Peter Brown
Seth
Linda Shepard and family
Lindsay Bowker
Marcia Scott
Carol Stoneburner
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We continue to hold in prayer those in our community who have recently lost loved ones; among them are the Stoneburner, Sherman, Hewes, Putnam, Wright, and Clauson/Hewes families.
We pray for those struggling with addiction and mental illness and their caregivers.
We pray for all those receiving care through Neighbor Care and for all the relocated residents of the Island Nursing Home and their families.
We pray for the victims of gun violence -- in our cities and towns, in our schools, in our places of worship, and in our homes.
We pray for the victims of the violence of armed conflicts around the world. We pray for those made refugees by the violence of armed conflicts. We pray for the victims of terrorist attacks everywhere.
We pray for all who suffer the effects of domestic violence and the violence of bullying in our schools and workplaces.
We pray for our nation, our president and vice-president, and all elected and appointed leaders.
We pray for all peacemakers and all those who work for justice; may we be found in their ranks.
We pray for all those serving in the armed forces of our country.
We pray for Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury; Hosam, Bishop of Jerusalem; Sean, our Presiding Bishop; and Thomas, our Bishop.
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for St. Patrick's, Brewer, and for the Diocesan Council, Trustees, and Standing Committee.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of North India (United).
On the Island and Peninsula, we pray for the Deer Isle/Sunset Congregational Church, Deer Isle.
| | | Fifth Sunday of Easter
We begin today the fifth of the seven weeks of the Christian year set apart to celebrate the dying and rising of Jesus. The Gospel reading today is a discussion between Jesus and his disciples, particularly Thomas and Philip, about the results of his dying and rising. He is revealed to be the Way into eternal life, and in knowing Jesus we know and are known by the Father.
Today’s reading from Acts describes the martyrdom of Stephen, the first Christian to suffer death for the name of Christ. This is itself a particularly strong witness to the resurrection of Jesus; as Stephen joins his Lord in dying he sees Jesus raised from the dead and leading him into God’s eternal Kingdom.
In the second reading today Peter applies to us the words of God to the people of Israel during their Exodus. By virtue of our baptism into Jesus’ dying and rising, we are set apart as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people,” with the vocation of making God’s wonderful deeds known to all people.
In the Eucharistic celebration, we are revealed as the royal priesthood. In most religions, the priesthood is a small group of people who stand between God and the rest of the people. Christians, however, all stand before God on behalf of the entire human race; on behalf, indeed, of the whole creation. That priesthood is enacted most clearly as we stand before God in intercession and in thanksgiving in the Eucharistic liturgy.
Notes on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2009 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York
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Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pastor Elaine Hewes
Tel: 207-479-5651
elaine.hewes@gmail.com
Emergency Contacts:
| | Warden - John Arrison, 207-505-2474 arrison17@gmail.com | | Warden - Allen Downs 207-348-2560 agdowns53@gmail.com | | |
Emily Hawkins - Treasurer
Cindy Beyer - Clerk
Beth Carter
Kassie Grey
George Pazuniak
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