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News from St. Francis by the Sea
Blue Hill ~ Maine
 
October 12, 2016 


"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."  
~Martin Luther


St. Francis Church

 
The Calendar  
Sunday Services

10 AM
*** 
Wednesday

Wednesday Seekers 
10:30 am

Thursday
3 pm
Knitters Group
***
5 pm
Choir
***
Diocesan Annual Convention  |  Saturday, October 22nd
***
Fall Clean-up
Saturday
 October 29
9:00 am
(see right)
***
A Visit to the mosque in Orono
October 29
5:00 pm
(see right)
***
Friday, Nov. 11
Outreach Dinner
(see right)

We pray for
Anya
Brenda
Patricia Brady
Dee Arnaud
Margaret Dierolf
Daniel
Martin Foye
Joseph
Hazel Greene
Nancy Hightower
Cathy Husted
Katie
Gretchen Lane
Joe Lendvai
Linda
Mary Jane Law
Mary Ann
Clyde McElrath
Susan Logan
Sonja Olson
Corinne Pert
Peter
Rose
Jamie and Liam Semple
Peter Smith
Barbara Sorlien
Carolyn  Taylor
Carter Taylor
Theresa and David
Kin Utzinger
Shirley Williams
Clinton Whiting   

Those in the Armed Services   
Andy Ditmer
Kyle Carino Mings
Brian Haley
Sean Haley
Peter McGuyer
Eric Partridge

Those with October Birthdays

Mark Cluett 
Andrew Connard
Anne Follweiler
Jim Crawford
Bitsy Bacon
Nora Schroeder
Page Williamson
Robert Gallant
Brighton Chung
Edward Dufresne
Andrew Chung
Edward Rosenzweig
Dorothy Noble
Ralph Topham
Clint Whiting
Claudia Smith
Nan Fowler




Window Dressers put in a LOT of work!

From Ray Yardy:

Thank you to:

Robert Publicover
Steve Hayward
Virginia Drewry
Mary Hartley
Mary Boyd
John Paul & Milissa LaLonde
Sarah Everdell
Terri Stephens Smith
Angela Yardy
Pam Siewers
Sue & Roger Grindle
Lynn Swazey
Kit Lane
John Higgins

Kudos in particular goes to Virginia Drewry who worked all day every day.  
(as did Ray)

Many apologies if we missed someone!





 
As the winter months approach...

The sign-up list for fruits and veggies for the residents of Emmaus is available. Adults and children truly enjoy the fresh food.

 Your donations are much welcomed.

Which came first-the pumpkin or the pumpkin seed?

 

Join the conversation at Wednesday Seekers!
The Book of Forgiving

In this book, The Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Chair of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, along with his daughter, the Reverend Mpho Tutu, offer a manual on the art of forgiveness-helping us to realize that we are all capable of healing and transformation. 
They believe that "the quality of human life on the planet is nothing more than the sum total of our daily interactions. Forgiveness is the way we mend tears in the social fabric. It is the way we stop our human community from unraveling. This book is an invitation for you to walk with us on the path of forgiveness." 
Join us for this continuing study, co - facilitated by the Rev. Claudia Smith and the Rev. Gary Brinn . 


Fall Clean-up
Saturday, October 29
9 AM----
(A great lunch to follow)

Please sign the list...so that our talented "foodie-makers" will know how much to prepare...lunch is guaranteed to be great!

 

A very encouraging up-date from the 2017 Stewardship Campaign!

Love God. Love Your Neighbor.
Change the World. ®

From Mary Crawford:

At the October 2nd Ingathering and Blessing of 2017 Pledges, the Vestry was pleased to announcement that 68 pledges have been received for a total of $183,200. 

Of the 68 pledges in hand, 30 pledges are an increase over last year, 4 are less than last year, all others the same as last year. There are seven new pledges.

We are confident that outstanding pledges will continue to arrive, taking us beyond our goal of $200,000. Stay tuned! AND, please plan to join in a Celebration of Gratitude, in honor of the congregation's faithful support of St. Francis through annual pledging, 
Sunday November 6, following the 10 am service.
On behalf of the Vestry, 

faithfully yours, 
Sarah Everdell and Mary Crawford for Stewardship 2017

 
Your help is needed...
Several months ago St Frances became part of a coalition of area churches providing meals once a month to those who are hungry and in need of a healthy meal.

 This is part of a community effort called
 Blue Hill/Deer Isle Stonington Peninsula Community Compass
 The meals are distributed through the North Sedgwick Baptist church. Typically some participants eat there- at the church; however the majority of the eighty-plus meals are home delivered. There is a set menu...so you won't have to "innovate."

Help is needed to provide one item (or part of one item) for these dinners. Would you like to be participate just once in this very worthy effort to feed the hungry on the Blue Hill Peninsula?

Please be in touch with Pam Siewers (359-2093) who heads up the dinners provided by St. Francis.

Our next dinner (which will be put together at St Francis) is
 Friday, November 11

 You will not need to transport the meals.

We are all part of St Francis Outreach.
 
Off to Orono...
    Saturday Evening, October 29
                      5:00 pm

We have been invited to attend a dinner and service at the Islamic Mosque in Orono. 

Members of the Congregational Church of Blue Hill will be joining us for this special event. 

Please save the evening of Saturday, October 29th. Details will follow shortly. A sign-up sheet will be available for co-ordinating meeting at the church and driving to Orono.
 


Hurricane Matthew has devastated Haiti


How can we help?

The numbers of deaths and displaced persons are rising. A new wave of cholera is expected.


A reliable way to donate:


Click on the website here:

             Episcopal Relief & Development





Click below for a video update:


Hurricane Matthew: Death toll soars in Haiti - News from Al Jazeera


Updates: The island nation of Haiti has been hit by yet another natural disaster, this time Hurricane Matthew, which at press time has claimed 877 lives,  according to The Independent. The death toll is unfortunately expected to rise.
The Associated Press reports that most deaths have come from falling debris from the winds that tore through the area at 145 mph on Tuesday. Haiti's government has estimated that at least 350,000 people need some kind of assistance, including shelter, clean water, food and toiletries.
According to humanitarian organization UNICEF, up to 80 percent of homes in the south of the country have been damaged-this on top of the 55,000 already homeless from the massive 2010 earthquake.


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From our church office: W e now have a St. Francis Facebook Page!  Link below...   "LIKE" our page and keep up to date on all the news and happenings!!!