Week of November 10, 2024

You will show me the path of life; *

in your presence there is fullness of joy,

and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 16: 11

Tuesday November 12

12:00 PM Silent Meditation, First Lutheran Church

5:00 PM Our World United Meeting, St. James Room

Wednesday November 13

9:00 AM Rector/Warden Meeting, Rector's Office

10:00 AM Staff Meeting, St. James Room

10:00 AM Wednesday Spirituality Discussions, Deacon Elizabeth Whitmore's Home

11:00 AM Clericus, zoom

6:15 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal, Walden Hall

6:15 PM Sacred Journey Potluck Supper, First Lutheran Church

7:00 PM Sacred Journey Worship Service, First Lutheran Church

Thursday November 14

8:30 AM Holy Eucharist and Book Discussion Breakfast Group, Walden Hall, zoom

10:00 AM Set-Up Day - Angels' Treasures Big Christmas Sale, Walden Hall

Friday November 15

10:00 AM Angels' Treasures Big Christmas Sale, Walden Hall

1:00 PM Grief Support Group, Library, zoom

4:00 PM CANCELED - Newcomer's Reception, Parke's Home (RSVP required)

Saturday November 16

10:00 AM Angels' Treasures Big Christmas Sale, Walden Hall

5:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Church

6:15 PM Third Saturday Potluck Reception, Walden Hall

Sunday November 17

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church

11:15 AM Coffee and Fellowship - Walden Hall

11:15 AM Angels' Treasures Christmas Big Sale, Walden Hall

11:30 AM PATH Meeting, Library

2:00 PM Movie Theology - Pieces of April, Walden Hall

Monday November 18

3:30 PM EfM Group, St. James Room

3:30 PM FAIR Project Meeting, Library

4:00 PM Garden Committee Meeting, Walden Hall

6:45 PM Cape Cod Chorale Rehearsal, Walden Hall

Tuesday November 19

8:00 AM Men's Fellowship Group, Walden Hall

12:00 PM Silent Meditation, First Lutheran Church

7:00 PM NAMI Meeting, St. James Room

Upcoming Events

Save the Dates!

It is with regret that the Newcomer Reception scheduled for this Friday, November 15 at the Parke home is being canceled. The Welcome Committee looks forward to providing another opportunity to gather those new to our church family in the New Year.

Get your gift shopping done early this year! The angels from Angels' Treasures Thrift Shop have created an incredible POP-Up Christmas Shop. This week, on Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16, Walden Hall will be converted into a Big Chistmas Shop. Stop in and browse through all the seasonal items and please bring along a friend or two. Remember proceeds from Angels' Treasures Thrift Shop support our Church's outreach efforts in the community. Please help us spread the word about this sale.

Our next film for our Movie Matinee series will be “Pieces of April” on Sunday, November 17, at 2 PM in Walden Hall. Please note the new start time for these next few months to allow moviegoers to get home before it gets dark. Click here for a description of our November film. Please feel free to bring your favorite beverage and seat cushion. We’ve got the popcorn! See you at the movies!

Please join us for a Community Thanksgiving Day Celebration. We will gather in the church for a Thanksgiving Worship Service at 11:00 AM. Immediately following the service, you are invited to join us in Walden Hall for our Community Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner. In the spirit of sharing our gifts together, we are asking everyone to contribute something towards the meal. We will provide the Turkey, stuffing, and gravy and ask that everyone else please sign-up on our on-line sign-up genius to bring either an appetizer, a side dish, a dessert or some beverages to share with the group. If cooking is not your thing please know you are still welcome to join us and you can sign-up for set-up or clean-up.

Please click here to sign-up. All are welcome! Please share this invitation to anyone you know who may be alone this Thanksgiving.

St. Mary's Formation & Education

Join Fr. Michael for an Adventtide study as we prepare our hearts for the season of anticipation and hope. Beginning on Tuesday, November 26 and continuing on December 3, 10, and 17, we will gather at noon each week to reflect on the names of the Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Together, we will explore the significance of these titles in their historical context and what they might mean for us today. We will use Walter Brueggemann's, "Names for the Messiah" as our study guide.

Bring your own lunch and come ready for meaningful conversation and reflection. More details to come—we hope you can join us! Please RSVP to Julie Remie by Monday, November 18th.

Dates: November 26, December 3, 10 and 17

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: TBD

Facilitator: Fr. Michael

Education for Ministry (EfM) theme for this year is Living into the Journey with God. EfM meets each week for 3 hours from September through June. Year 1 participants study the Old Testament, Year 2 studies the New Testament, Year 3 studies Christian History, and Year 4 puts everything together in Theology. In addition each Year reads the same two texts, one around Christmas, Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman and the second around Easter,The Four Vision Quests of Jesus by Steven Charleston. The discussions are lively and engaging and the community that is developed is well worth your time. Speak with Amy Crocker if you are interested or have questions about the program.

The group will be meeting in the comfort of Elizabeth and Steve Whitmore's home going forward. Click here for the address. They meet every Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM. The group is currently discussing the Gospel of Mark. All are warmly welcomed! Any questions? Please contact Deacon Elizabeth Whitmore.

Please consider joining our weekly gathering on Thursday mornings in Walden Hall at 8:30 AM. Each week different participants take turns facilitating the discussion and contributing tasty breakfast treats. All are welcome!

The group is reading, When One Religion Isn't Enough, The Lives of Spiritually Fluid People by Duane R. Bidwell. 

Supporting Our Church

PLEDGING FUN FACT:

The average pledge for 2024 was $2517

You can see our progress in the charts below. We hope this will inspire you to join the ranks of pledgers, and hasten us towards our goal of 155 commitments.

Cape Community News and Events

The annual Barnstable Village Stroll is always on the first Wednesday night in December. This year on Wednesday, December 4, St. Mary's will be representing with a table/display in front of the Barnstable Village post Office. We are looking for volunteers to help us create a fun and friendly display and serve hot chocolate. Please reach out to Allison if you are interested in helping represent St. Mary's and spread some Holiday cheer.

Episcopal Church News

Get Involved With Volunteer Opportunities

The St. Mary's Outreach Action Team has assembled an flier to highlight some of the Inreach and Outreach opportunities that exist at St. Mary's. On one side we highlight current volunteer needs and on the other, we list some of the ongoing outreach ministries you may be interested in joining. The contact information for the ministry heads is included. We will continue updating this flier as outreach campaigns and needs change throughout the year. These fliers are always available at the back of the church and in the sunroom. Click here for the latest OAT flier.

 Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 395

3055 Main Street

Barnstable, MA 02630

508-362-3977

www.stmarys-church.org