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Please look carefully for a link at the bottom of our Weekly Email to ensure you see the entire message and all of the content. It should say something like this:
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And I will be your father,
and you shall be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
2 Corinthians 6:18
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Friday, June 14
Flag Day
1:00 PM Grief Support Group, Library, zoom
Saturday, June 15
Newsletter Deadline
9:30 AM Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross, St James
5:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Church
6:00 PM Third Saturday Potluck, Walden Hall
Sunday, June 16
Happy Father's Day!
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church, Livestream
11:15 AM Fellowship, Walden Hall and Patio
Monday, June 17
Tuesday, June 18
8:00 AM Men's Fellowship, Jud and Bonnie Phelp's Home
12:00 PM Silent Meditation, First Lutheran Church
7:00 PM NAMI Meeting, Saint James
Wednesday, June 19
Juneteenth
9:00 AM Staff Meeting, Saint James
10:00 AM Wednesday Spirituality Discussions, Library
2:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Cape Regency
3:00 PM Bereavement Group, Library
6:15 PM Sacred Journey Potluck Supper, First Lutheran Church
7:00 PM Sacred Journey Worship Service, First Lutheran Church
Thursday, June 20
8:30 AM Thursday Morning holy Eucharist and Book Discussion, Walden Hall, zoom
1:00 PM FCEN Meeting, Saint James
6:30 PM Zen Meditation, Walden Hall
Friday, June 21
1:00 PM Grief Support Group, Library, zoom
Saturday, June 22
5:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Church
Sunday, June 23
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church
11:15 AM Fellowship, Walden Hall, Patio
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Saint Joseph with the Infant Jesus,
Ricardo Balaca y Orejas-Canseco
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Praise Those Fathers
Let us praise those fathers who have striven to balance the demands of work, marriage, and children with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice.
Let us praise those fathers who, lacking a good model for a father, have worked to become a worthy and virtuous father.
Let us praise those fathers who, by their own account, were not always there for their children, but who continue to offer those children, now grown, their love and support. As well, let us pray for those fathers who have been wounded by words and actions of their children.
Let us praise those fathers who, despite marital discord, have remained in their children's lives.
Let us praise those fathers whose children are adopted, and whose love and support has nurtured a thriving life.
Let us praise those fathers who, as stepfathers, freely choose the obligation of fatherhood and earned their step children's love and respect.
Let us praise those fathers who have lost a child to death, and continue to hold the child in their heart.
Let us praise those men who have no children, but cherish the next generation as if they were their own.
Let us praise those men who have "fathered" us in their role as mentors and guides.
Let us praise those men who are about to become fathers; may they openly delight in their children.
And let us praise those fathers who have died, but live on in our memory and whose love continues to nurture us.
- Prayer of Kirk Loadman adapted by Debra Mooney, PhD
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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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Reflections for Juneteenth | |
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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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Helping One of Our Own
We are looking for just a bit more help for the Galvin family. There are just a few dates left on the sign-up calendar for meal donations. Please click here to sign-up for a meal. Even if you aren't a chef you can still contribute by having food delivered from local restaurants through the Meal Train program. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Wednesday Spirituality Discussion Group
Meets every Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Saint Mary's Library. The group is currently discussing the Gospel of Mark. If you would like to join this group, please reach out to Deacon Elizabeth Whitmore. All are warmly welcomed!
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Garden Work Day - Thank You!
We had a very productive workday last Saturday morning. Our Kitchen Garden is doing well, herbs, tomatoes and even potatoes on the way! We plan to donate our produce to the local food pantries or the Faith Family Kitchen chefs.
Saint Mary's Garden Committee is always looking for new members and more help. It has been absolutely wonderful to have new members bring their unique gifts to our group. Thank you!
Be sure to set aside some time to take a stroll through our gardens soon. The peonies are showing off now. All of the beautiful pots planted by Amy Crocker and Elizabeth Betti are beginning to fill in and flower. Our next Garden Work Day is scheduled for July 13th at 9:00 AM. We also have a Garden Committee Meeting Scheduled for Monday July 15th at 4:00 PM. All are ALWAYS welcome!
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Celebrating Our Time With Father Scott
Be sure to mark your calendars for the final weekend in June. There will be small celebrations after each of the weekend services on June 29 and 30. We hope you will all join us and help us celebrate and thank Father Scott.
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Meet and Greets with Father Michael:
Have you secured your spot at one of our wonderful host’s homes to meet and chat with our incoming Rector, Michael Horvath? We still have a few spots open! Click here for the online sign-ups.
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July 4th Parade Plans
You are invited to join us for the annual Barnstable, West Barnstable 4th of July Parade. This year we will be marching in the parade en masse to show our community spirit and to announce the arrival of our new Rector. We will provide Episcopal flags and American flags for people to wave. We need you to show up the morning of July 4th wearing your red, white and blue, ready to march and celebrate. The parade always starts at 9:00 AM sharp! We will assemble at Saint Mary's around 8:15 AM and then walk together to the County Courts Complex in the Village. Wear comfortuable shoes and dress for the weather! Thank you for your support!
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SAVE THE DATE
For our All Parish Barbecue
Date: Wednesday July 24
Time: 5pm till dark, rain or shine
We hope you will join us in celebrating Summer, our new rector, and Saint Mary's beautiful gardens. This is an opportunity for the entire parish to gather and mingle with friends from all three services.
Barbecue and drinks will be provided. We are asking for everyone to bring their favorite Summer salad or dessert to share.
See you on the patio!
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Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
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INREACH
Volunteer opportunities at Saint Mary’s:
Lemonade on The Lawn Season is Here
Yahoo! It has warmed up enough to switch from indoor coffee to having lemonade and treats on the patio instead. Lemonade on the Lawn is always weather dependent. IF it is truly nasty out, we will set up inside Walden Hall. We will no longer provide coffee so please be sure to get your needed caffeine before you come to church.
Hosting the fellowship hour after our worship services is a great gift to our community. As host or hostess you and a companion provide store-bought or home-made finger food goodies for all to enjoy after the 10:00 AM service. There is also a Fellowship Hour scheduled after the 8:00 AM service on the first Sunday of each month.
It's all with the help of our wonderful Sexton, Lanny who assists with set-up and clean-up.
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the sunroom. Click here for more information.
Contact person: Hub Mathewson, 774-994-158 or at hubmathewson@comcast.net
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Garden Committee – Do you like working in the garden? Our garden committee is always looking for additional members and volunteers. This is our busy season and we need LOTS of help to keep up with all the happy weeds. Please contact Allison Bresette, our Garden Chair at community@stmarys-church.org
Office Angels – please consider a few hours a week or monthly working in the Parish Office answering phones and greeting visitors. If you are interested, please see Julie Remie, Parish Administrator (admin@stmarys-church.org).
Angels’ Treasures Thrift Shop – Angels’ Treasurers is seeking volunteers for shop coverage and help with our Social media presence. Please contact Janis Umschlag, Manager at angelstreasures@stmarys-church.org.
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Adventure Awaits!
Do you love kayaking? Want to help build affordable housing on Cape Cod? Enter to win this beautiful handmade kayak. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity's continued efforts to fight homelessness on Cape Cod. Click here for more information on how to purchase a raffle ticket.
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Amazing Grace Camp - Volunteers Needed
Amazing Grace Camp's mission is to nurture healthy and positive futures for children from Cape Cod and southeastern MA affected by incarceration. They seek to break the cycle of family incarceration by empowering these Amazing Kids for success.
One of the ways they do this, is by providing a camp experience each year. Any child (age 8-11 at the time of camp) affected by a family member’s incarceration, is eligible to participate.
Volunteers - Camp Support Needed:
About The Opportunity:
Interact with our amazing kids during morning, afternoon, or overnight shifts the week of camp, held at the YMCA's Camp Burgess-Hayward in Sandwich, MA. Minimum of three 6 hour shifts during the week of camp, preferably a shift during all five days of camp, plus a full training session on the Saturday before camp begins. Completion of online training modules will involve 4 to 6 hours which can be spread out over time. Additional training options will be offered, including an evening mentor forum and orientation.
Who we're looking for:
Mentors are mature, responsible volunteers who provide unconditional love and guidance to children in a residential camp setting. Minimum age of 18 years; ability to communicate well with children (age 7-11) and co-workers. You will provides supportive companionship to the campers and provide supervision of an assigned group of campers, ensuring each child's safe participation in the program's activities. The work requires a significant amount of walking over uneven, hilly ground, stooping, bending, kneeling, standing and some light work and lifting; vocal and written communication, hearing and visual acuity. Application, background (provides 2 references) check and interview process required, along with satisfactory results of CORI and SORI background checks.
For more detailed information on becoming a Camp Mentor please click here.
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How about a beautiful pair of Size 10 rollerblades? Hardly used! And then, we have a high quality walker which may be needed after your epic rollerblade crash. Just kidding! Cheers to good health and whatever wheels we all need to get around!
Angels' Treasures thrift shop is open from 10 to 3 Wednesday - Saturday.
We are trying to spread the word about our shop into the community. If you haven't already
liked, FOLLOWED and SHARED our facebook page please take a minute to do so, Thank you so much for your support! Remember the proceeds from AT Thrift go to support our church's outreach.
Thank you!
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When it rains it pours!
As you all know, our little thrift shop is entirely dependent on donations. Janis spends countless hours each week chasing down good inventory for the shop at estate sales, on facebook marketplace, on the side of the road, in your homes, basements and attics. When there is an abundance of GOOD stuff she has to jump to grab it and then she has to find a way to STORE it. It is a constant challenge to keep all the inventory tucked away neatly and rotated through the store as space allows.
- More volunteers are needed to help with these collection runs and storage shuffles.
- Do you have a truck and a strong back?
- Are you gifted at de-cluttering and organizing?
- Angels' Treasures Thrift Shop could use your help!
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Cape Cod Community News
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You Are Invited to the: Global Wind Day,
THIS Saturday, June 15
The Cape Cod Climate Action Network invites you to Global Wind Day on Saturday June 15, 2024 at Craigvile Beach from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM. Cape Cod Climate Action Network has joined with the Sierra Club to support this effort for a simple reason: Cape Cod is the region facing the worst threats from rising seas and weather disasters caused by carbon pollution. Cape Cod is also, right now, the front line in solving the problem, by creating massive new supplies of renewable energy from offshore wind. Massachusetts’ State plan to combat carbon pollution is completely dependent on electricity from offshore wind. The plan calls for most buildings and most vehicles to run on electricity by 2050, and most of that electricity will come from offshore wind. The most important offshore wind projects that are close to reality are right off Cape Cod. For more information on Offshore Wind Power please click here.
WHEN:
Please join us, and bring friends to show your support, on June 15th.
Look for the big green “Decarbonize Cape Cod” banner.
COST:
Free
BRING:
Enjoy a day on the beach: Please feel free to bring beach gear and a lunch/snack!
ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS:
Parking at Craigville Beach is $20. If this is a barrier, we will have reimbursements available for carpooling/financial need. Please contact Sam for more information.
Carpool: Please email Sam if you can give a ride or need a ride!
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
RAIN DATE:
June 22nd 11 AM - 1 PM
You can see more details and register for updates from Sierra Club about this event here (registration is NOT required to attend!):
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Cape Coastal Conference - June 18
Collaborating for Solutions: Practical Sessions to Achieve Watershed Plans
Case studies that apply traditional and alternative methods to reduce nitrogen and improve water quality.
The Cape Coastal Conference is back! We are looking forward to welcoming decision-makers, managers, and researchers to learn about and discuss the best available science-based solutions to address coastal challenges that we face in the Cape and Islands region. This year’s conference will focus on action to restore water quality and highlight local case studies that apply and evaluate traditional and alternative methods to reduce nutrients in Cape Cod watersheds. Cooperation is key to managing watersheds spanning town boundaries, thus collaborating on solutions to achieve watershed goals is a major theme threaded throughout the day. Conference attendees and speakers will exchange knowledge around the challenges related to watershed planning through small-group facilitated discussions during a roundtable session. The Coastal Training Program will capture major themes and future action steps from these discussions to distribute to attendees after the conference.
You are invited to be a part of the conversation by joining us at the Emerald Resort & Conference Center on June 18, 2024 for a full day event!
Registration: There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
Please register by Thursday, June 13, 2024.
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Supporting Our Church
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1891 Society News
Learn all the necessary components of having a complete estate plan for you, your loved ones and the resources available to you. This informal session will be led by Kathey Parcels, CPA and Linda Gadkowski, a fee-only Certified Financial Planner ®. Handouts will be provided. We look forward to seeing you. Please let Julie at admin@stmarys-church.org know if you plan to attend any of these sessions.
Sunday, August 18 at 11:15 am in the church Library
Sunday, September 8 at 11:30 am in Walden Hall
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Parish Communications
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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 for 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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