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For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past
and like a watch in the night.
You sweep us away like a dream;
we fade away suddenly like the grass.
In the morning it is green and flourishes;
in the evening it is dried up and withered.
Psalm 90: 4-6
Domine, refugium
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Friday, November 17
9:00 AM Private Meetings, Saint James
1:00 PM Grief Group, Library
Saturday, November 18
9:00 AM Garden Work Day, Gardens
8:45 AM Companions of the Holy Cross, Saint James
5:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Church
6:00 PM Made With Love Pop-Up Bake Sale, Walden Hall
Sunday, November 19
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church, Livestream
11:15 AM Coffee Hour with Made With Love Pop-Up Bake Sale, Walden Hall
11:45 Search Committee Meeting, Saint James
2:00 PM Movie Theology - Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Walden Hall
2:00 PM Here Now Worship Outreach, First Baptist Church, Hyannis
Monday, November 20
6:45 PM Cape Cod Chorale Rehearsal, Walden Hall
Tuesday, November 21
8:00 AM Men's Fellowship, Walden Hall
12:00 PM Silent Meditation, First Lutheran Parish
7:00 PM NAMI Meeting, Saint James
Wednesday, November 22
8:00 AM Interim/Wardens Meeting, Interim's Office
12:00 PM Parish Office Closes
6:45 PM NO Parish Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM NO Sacred Journey Service, First Lutheran Parish
Thursday, November 23
Happy Thanksgiving!
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church
12:00 PM Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Walden Hall
6:30 PM Zen Meditation, Walden Hall
Friday, November 24
Native American Heritage Day
Saturday, November 25
5:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Church
Sunday, November 26
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church, Livestream
11:15 AM Coffee Hour, Walden Hall
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Quick Links for Online Worship and Fellowship
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Click here for the Livestream
of the 10:00 AM Sunday morning worship service.
You can enjoy the services live or watch the recording any time thereafter.
All of our services are available on YouTube after the livestream ends.
Click here for our YouTube channel
Please click the image below for our worship bulletin.
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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.
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During the past 14 months, the Search Committee has overseen the CAT survey, created the Parish Profile, and promoted the quest for our next rector on websites and social media. Now comes the hard (but exciting) part: examining candidates’ applications. By Tuesday, two days before Thursday’s deadline, we had heard from 21 clergy members who wished “to discern with us.” We’ll open their applications on Monday, the day after meeting on Sunday to determine questions to ask of those applicants whom we decide deserve further consideration. We’ll use those Zoom interviews to create a short list of individuals to visit in their parishes. Next, we’ll host the top few contenders in Barnstable. Based on those visits, we’ll recommend our chosen candidate to the Vestry.
If you have any questions or comments for us, please email them to search@stmarys-church.org.
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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.
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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!
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RAIN RAIN GO AWAY
It is supposed to rain all day Saturday. What a great day to stay cozy and dry inside and bake yummy things for Saint Mary's friends and family. Remember all proceeds go to support Saint Mary's. Thank you!
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Made With Love Pop Up Bake Sale is THIS Weekend ~
November 18 and 19th (following worship services) in Walden Hall
Saturday 6:00 PM and 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.
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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.
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Be a Greeter
To help support a culture of welcoming at St. Mary’s, please consider showing up 15–20 minutes early to stand at one of our entry doors (the main Walden hall entry being the most important) to say hello and provide directions to any newcomers. Welcome to Saint. Mary’s buttons are available at each of the entries. If available after the service, please stand next to Father Scott to invite newcomers to enjoy a coffee downstairs. If possible, accompany them and introduce them to other parishioners. No sign ups are needed! Thank you.
Questions? Contact Judy Knauer
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Celebrating With Our Lutheran Friends
We continue to build our fellowship with one another. Please know we are invited to participate in the following weekly meetings at First Lutheran:
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Tuesdays - Silent Meditation - Noon to 12:30 pm
You are invited to meet in the Sanctuary every Tuesday at noon year round for some silence and meditation. It is completely free. Light a candle. Worship, Contemplate, Heal, and Commune.
- Wednesday Nights - Pot-luck Supper 6:00 PM
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Sacred Journey (Via Sacre) Worship Service at 7:00 PM
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.
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Please be sure to check the weekly calendar carefully this week to see which regular weekly classes and events are canceled due to the Holiday break.
Next week the following groups and meetings will NOT take place:
Bible Study, Parish Choir Rehearsal, Sacred Journey Service and Pot-luck Supper, Grief Support Group
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Movie Theology for November:
In honor of Thanksgiving, our next Movie matinee feature presentation is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The 1987 film was directed by John Hughes and stars John Candy and Steve Martin. Neal, played by Martin, is a high-strung business executive in NYC for a business meeting who wants to get back to his family in Chicago in time for Thanksgiving. Del, played by Candy is a kindhearted, but irritating traveling salesman of shower curtain rings who bumps into Neal on a flight out of LaGuardia. Together, they experience delays of all types, putting them together for more than Neal can take. It’s a bittersweet romp through laughter, joy, sadness and tears. The film is 92 minutes long. We will be screening it THIS Sunday, November 19 (the third Sunday this month instead of the second, due to a scheduling conflict) at 2:00 pm in Walden Hall. Please bring your favorite beverage. We’ve got the popcorn!
See you at the movies!
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“Love is not the maximum emotion. Love is maximum commitment.” Sinclair B. Ferguson.
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Commit to Love
A gentle reminder that we are in the midst of our Stewardship Campaign and will continue to hear from our fellow Parishioners on how giving to Saint Mary's resonates in their lives.
There are commitment cards in the back of the church and in the sunroom. Thank you.
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Angels' Treasures
Looking for hostess gifts for all those upcoming Holiday parties? The shop is chock full of whimsical and unique finds perfect to delight your party hosts. Or how about a Yankey Swap gift? Looking for something particularly odd or ugly? You can find some of those gems too. Swing through Angels' Treasures to see what new inventory has come in this week.
Angels' Treasures is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 to 3:00 PM
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The 1891 Society
What can I give?
Examples are cash gifts, marketable securities, real estate, life insurance policies, and retirement plans. If you give
appreciated assets, such as real estate or securities, neither the church nor the donor pays any taxes and the asset is
eliminated from the estate. The donor and the church win!
If you are interested in learning more about how you can help St.Mary’s by joining the 1891 Society contact Linda
Gadkowski at lgadkows@capecod.net or 508-292-5500.
Click here for our 1891 Society Brochure.
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Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
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Upcoming Here Now Worship
November 19 ~ worship and fellowship 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Hyannis
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.
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
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The Veterans' Breakfast last Friday was a complete success! Thank you to everyone who helped with this important Outreach.
A Special Note of Thanks:
On behalf of the Cape Cod Vet Center, we would like to say thank you to the St. Mary’s volunteers, and St Mary’s church for inviting us to the Veterans Day appreciation breakfast. At this event I was able to speak to every Veteran and family member who attended individually and thank them for their service! Additionally, I met seventeen “unique” Veterans that have never applied for any VA benefits or programs previously. Through this outreach engagement many of these Veterans said that they would reach out to me at the Cape Cod Vet Center to learn about their earned VA benefits. We all have the same goals of helping our veterans and their families and sharing information is vital in achieving that goal! Thanks for helping us to help our Cape Cod Veteran community! We look forward to our community partnership with St. Mary’ church moving forward.
Respectfully,
Adam Doerfler, BA
Outreach Specialist - Cape Cod Vet Center
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Feeling Thankful!
The final numbers aren't in at the time of this writing but once again Saint Mary's rose to the challenge with donations galore to help feed close to 300 families in need. Thank you to each and every one of you for your generosity and continued support of this program. Happy Thanksgiving all!
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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.
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It is not too late to join your Saint Mary's family for Thanksgiving Dinner this year! Please look for the paper sign-up on the sunroom bulletin board or go to the online sign-up genius. Please be specific about what you plan to contribute. Thank you! | |
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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
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Church Greening! Help us Deck the Halls ....
Please join us on December 2 after the Saturday 5:00 PM service to Deck the Halls in Walden Hall and the Church. We will need lots of elves to string lights, hang wreaths, decorate our tree, a set up the numerous Nativity sets. Please RSVP to Allison so she knows how many helpers will be present.
Thank you for helping us beautify our Church for the Season and support our incredible Altar and Flower guilds efforts.
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Barnstable Village Stroll
Always the first Wednesday night in December. Come on out on Wednesday December 6th to stroll through Barnstable Village and enjoy all the Seasonal fun.
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Saint Mary's 2nd Annual Christmas Party
Please join us on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM for our Jingle and Mingle. Come in your fun and festive garb. Please bring an hors d'oeuvres or a sweet to share. We will have a fire table and Angels’ Treasures Thrift Shop will be open for your browsing pleasure. Maybe bring a friend or neighbor along and help us spread the Holiday Cheer!
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Celebrating Saint Lucia
With Our Lutheran Friends
Wednesday, December 13 at 6:00 PM Join for a pot-luck supper followed by a 7:00 PM Worship Service for Saint Lucia. The night will end with a celebration featuring Lucia buns and hot chocolate. We hope you will all join us at First Lutheran Parish in West Barnstable for this special evening!
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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
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We are hoping to find children to participate in our 4:00 PM Family Christmas Service. Please reach out to Allison if you know of any children who may want to participate in the service. All are warmly welcome in our manger.
Thank You!
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Saint Mary's is a busy and vibrant place. There is a lot of information to share with one another. Unfortunately, some of our community spaces are becoming too cluttered too often. So, a little house-keeping note:
In particular the Sunroom table and the Greeting table at the rear of the church are problem areas. We are relocating things in an effort to clear up the clutter and want people to know where to look for things.
Name Buttons ~ the name button sign-up will be housed upstairs where all of the buttons are currently hanging (on the staircase landing going into the rear of the church). You can request a button on the paper sign-up that will now be hung on the hooks with the buttons or you can directly e-mail Allison. Please note we still have write your own temporary name tag stickers located on the greeter table in the church rear and in the sunroom.
Saint Mary's Merch ~ We are looking to re-locate all of the Saint Mary's Merchandise: books, paintings car magnets, hats, vests etc. to a new location in the Parish Hall. We are still working on identifying a space and a display surface to house all of these items for sale. Remember Saint Mary's gear makes great Christmas gifts.
The Sunroom table is reserved for our parish
administrative communications and for the flower guild to share small deconstructed arrangements for pastoral visits. The clutter has left us no space for this important pastoral outreach. Please refrain from leaving personal items on this table.
The Greeters Table - Rear of the church
This space should be kept clean for our worship bulletins, guest book and usher needs. We want to encourage people to come down to the Walden Hall to visit and pick up other information in there or in the sunroom.
Bulletin Board ~
Bulletin boards are always too small no matter how big they are. Our Parish bulletin board holds the following information:
Sign-ups,
Events,
Outreach - Here we post information about our own outreach projects as well as other volunteer opportunities. This is also where we post the heartfelt thank you notes received from beneficiaries of our outreach efforts. Be sure to stop by and read these special notes.
Supporting Our Parish - this is reserved for our church leadership and administrator to communicate important things.
Community - This is the only section for outside community events to be posted. It is not a lot of space unfortunately. Please remember if you have information you wish to share with the community and there is no space on the bulletin board, you can also email it to Allison for our electronic communications.
Thank you all for your understanding and support.
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 395
3055 Main Street
Barnstable, MA 02630
508-362-3977
www.stmarys-church.org
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