"Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour."

Matthew 25:13

Weekly Calendar

Quick Links for Online Worship and Fellowship

SALT's Commentary for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Light and Delight

A Prayer for our Community in Transition

Almighty God, you know the needs of your Church in every place: look graciously upon the people of Saint Mary’s and grant us the guidance of your Holy Spirit as we seek a new Rector for this parish. Guide the members of our Search Committee as they labor to be faithful in seeking your will. Inspire those who will discern with us, that each may be responsive to Your call. Give us wisdom and confidence in your timing, and in all things help us to seek the path you have set for us to follow. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

The window for clergy who wish “to discern with us” about our vacant rectorship will close next week, on November 16. Following our diocese’s instruction to ensure fair treatment for all, the Search Committee will wait until after that deadline to view any applications, including the 16 that have already arrived. Initially, we’ll develop a “long list” of individuals whom we’ll interview by Zoom. We’ll base that cut on the extensive materials – including CVs, ministry profiles, and examples of sermons – that accompany all applications. We’ll decide whether each individual’s skills, experience, and attributes align with those that the parish articulated in the CAT survey. Meanwhile, as we await the deadline for applications we’re developing questions we’ll pose to individual who make the long list. If you have questions or comments for us, please email them to [email protected].

If you have any questions or comments for us, please email them to [email protected].

Prayer Requests

If you have additions to our Parish Prayer List, please fill out this,

Online Prayer Request Form There are also always paper forms available in the rear of the church or our parish office.

Flower Dedications

Please click here for the online signup form. Flower arrangements can be donated for so many different reasons whether it is in loving memory of a deceased loved one, in celebration of a joyous event, a wedding, a baptism, a graduation, or in thanksgiving for something important in your life. We are very blessed to have a team of talented flower guild members who always work to create beautiful arrangements holding your intentions in their hearts. We also have a paper sign-up on the bulletin board in the sunroom as well. Please note that dates do need to be shared as we have a large community to honor and celebrate together. There are NO flowers during Advent or Lent. You are welcome to dedicate Altar Arrangements during Advent but please understand the arrangements will not include flowers, just seasonal greens.

Thank you!

Tea on The Terrace/ Coffee Hour

We are always looking for more hosts and hostesses.

Please be sure to check the bulletin board in the sunroom in order to sign-up. You are welcome to co-host with a friend if you desire. We have allowed for 2 volunteer slots each week although, you are welcome to host solo as well. This is a crucial way for us to build community and welcome newcomers. Thank you very much for your help with this ministry.

Celebrating With Our Lutheran Friends

We continue to build our fellowship with one another. Please know we are invited to participate in the following meetings at First Lutheran:

• Tuesdays - Silent Meditation Noon to 12:30 pm 
• Wednesday Nights - Pot-luck Supper and Sacred Journey (Via Sacre) Worship Service.

Via Sacre is an alternative form of worship held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM; it is filled with candlelight, time for meditation and prayer, Bible readings and sermon, and the sharing of Communion – and community. Each week may be a little different without any set liturgy, but there is plenty of music – both in the Taizé tradition and others with upbeat rhythms. Additionally there is a community pot-luck supper offered before at 6:00 PM. All are welcome to bring a dish and join for food and fellowship prior to the worship service.

Formation

Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.

- Moliere

Made With Love Pop Up Sale

November 18 and 19th (following worship services)

Walden Hall

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 11:15 AM

Don't miss this opportunity to purchase delicious baked goods just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will also be other goods made with love, artwork, knitting, jewlry etc. All proceeds go to support Saint Mary's. If you wish to make and donate items, please contact Beth Hearn.

Thank you.

Thanksgiving Turkeys for Cape Codders

Partnering with Community Action Committee, St Marys will again help provide a turkey and a food gift card to 200+ local families in need. If you would like to contribute with a supermarket card or check donation please leave off in the office in envelope labeled Thanksgiving Turkeys. Please include your name and address so we can properly acknowledge your gift. 

Checks should be made out to Community Action Committee. Donations will be accepted until Monday November 13th.

 Questions ? Contact [email protected]

An Invitation from Here Now Ministries

Here Now Ministries offers monthly worship services that bring together folks that are unhoused, unsheltered, or marginally sheltered to sing, pray, worship and be grounded in God’s Love. 

Upcoming Here Now worship services:                 

November 19 ~ worship and fellowship 10:00 AM

South Congregational Church

565 Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632

Individuals or church groups are welcome to attend, to offer prayer, poetry, music, donations, lunch.

We are currently in need of donations for the many folks who live unsheltered and in poverty. 

Donations needed include:

Toiletries: soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste,

Warm Clean Clothes: short and long sleeve t-shirts, sweat pants, sweatshirts. Men and Women, all Sizes. Clean and gently worn.

Blankets, Sleeping Bags, Tarps, Tents.

Donations can be brought directly to the worship service on November 19

Please consider donating to our ministry to be a blessing to our siblings that are struggling with poverty and housing. Thank you for your generosity and the love you share through your donations.

Peace and Blessings!

Pastor Pam

Rev. Pam Wannie

Pastor for Homeless Ministries

Santa's Sleigh Toy and Gift Shop Collection

Partnering with the Cape Cod Council of Churches and the Hands of Hope Outreach Food Pantry, Saint Mary's is invited to help make Christmas just a little brighter for Cape Cod Families in need. Please click on the flier for more details. We will have a Collection area set up in the sunroom starting next week. Please read the instructions on gifting carefully. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Any questions? Please contact Allison.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

November 22 ~ Parish Offices Closes at Noon

November 23rd Thanksgiving Day

11:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist, Church

12:00 PM Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Walden Hall

Sign-up Online

November 24 ~ Office Closed

The Christmas 2023 Worship Service Schedule

Saturday, December 23 - Advent IV

5:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with hymns

Sunday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Day

11:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with special music 

4:00 PM - Family Eucharist with special music

9:30 PM - Prelude of Christmas music

10:00 PM - Festival Eucharist with choir

Monday, December 25 - Nativity of Our Lord

10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with hymns

Sharing Your Thoughts

Your Vestry has decided to set up an on-line Let's Talk Box in addition to the physical ones around campus. Please click on the image below to share your thoughts, questions, concerns, ideas etc. The hope is this additional pathway of communication will help our Vestry members know what is on the hearts and minds of our parish.

• Weekly E-News deadline: Wednesday at noon.
• In an effort to keep it brief we will only highlight happenings of the next 10 days in our E-News.
• The deadline for submissions to our Monthly E-Newsletter is the 25th of the prior month.
• For your convenience, the Monthly Newsletter (printed out) will be available in the sunroom and the back of the church for those who would like a paper copy. If you know of someone who would enjoy receiving a paper copy in the regular mail please let Allison know.

     Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 395

3055 Main Street

Barnstable, MA 02630

508-362-3977

www.stmarys-church.org