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News from
 St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church 
Blue Hill ~ Maine
 
March 15, 2017   




St. Francis By The Sea

 
The Calendar  
Sunday  Services
10 am
Coffee Hour
Adult Forum
 

Thursday
Lenten Lunch and Learn
March 16
Noon-1 PM
(St Francis Church)

Knitters
2:30 pm

Choir
5 pm

***
Blue Hill Bach Concert 
March 18
(see below)

We pray for
Anya
Anna Brown
Brenda
Daniel
Shannon Couhig
Judith Fuller
Joseph
Blair Hansen
Cathy Husted
Aaron Johnson
Gretchen Lane
Lyn
Susan Logan
Sonja Olson
Corinne Pert
Danny Robson
Linda Slaven
Peter Smith
Barbara Sorlien
Liz Tobin Tyler
Galen Vainio
Theresa and David
 

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


Those with March Birthdays

Julie Boardman
Mary Boyd
Libby Buck
Ambrose Chung
Jennifer Coolidge
Suzanne Decrow
David Falck
Steve Hayward
Fred Heilner
Prudy Heilner
Bobby Love
Ed Manuel
Melanie Moore
Pam Peters
Maren Rosborough
Peter Smith
Colleen Spangler
Jillian Weed
Gerald Wheeler
Bob Wilson

We pray for those who have died

Jean Webster and for her family and friends

Clinton Whiting and for his family and friends


Carlton and Lorn a
have brought to our attention multiple Blue Hill Bach programs and offerings for children and adults alike.

Please log on to the website for better understanding of these offerings:
Saturday, March 18, 7:30 PM: Organist Ray Cornils in concert at St. Francis with the Blue Hill Bach Chorus and members of the University of Maine's University Singers. This all-Bach concert will include the Toccata and Fugue in d minor; selections from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook; selections from Cantata 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme; and more. After the concert, enjoy birthday cake with the artists.
Tickets $25; Students, $10; under 18 FREE. Tickets and information at www.bluehillbach.org or (207) 613-5454.





 

 

In case you missed it ten years ago, click below for the final amazing performance of Riverdance
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Riverdance Finale - YouTube


 




Bury your worries and concerns...or just leave a prayer

Everyone is welcome to visit
  The Salt Bowl 
 -whenever the church is open...week day mornings -Tuesday-Friday- and on Sundays
~~~
Messages are never read and become the fuel for the Easter Vigil Fire.
Tomorrow
Thursday, March 16
St Francis Church
Noon-1 pm
(no reservations needed)

Lenten, Lunch & Learn  

Gathering together in Community
 for one hour

 -with lunch and a brief video-followed by discussion



Embracing a Life of Meaning
is the title of this year's
Ecumenical Lenten Lunch and Learn program.



 Adult Forum Continues 

 Lively Discussion Guaranteed!

From Rev. Claudia:

At a time when many are discerning how to live-out their faith in their daily lives, the upcoming Adult Forum will be looking to the teachings of Jesus for guidance by reading together Fr. John Dear's newest book titled The Beatitudes of Peace. 

"The Beatitudes are the hope and prayer and vision of Jesus...the blueprint for Christian discipleship, the job description of every Christian," writes John Dear.
 
From Suzanne Decrow:

ALTAR GUILD OPPORTUNITY

"It takes many hands to do the various jobs that St. Francis requires to function as a vibrant and meaningful parish.

Setting the Lord's table for our church services is one of these important jobs.

Due to a number of reasons, the Altar Guild is desperately in need of some new members- especially with the summer season of two-service Sundays soon to be upon us!

The job does not entail a lot of time. The set-up for a Sunday service takes less than a half hour. The clean-up of the altar vessels and caring of the linens are also not time-consuming tasks.

If we have at least 5- 6 members you will only be "on duty" about once every six weeks.

Please contact Suzanne Decrow if you have questions or might consider becoming a member of this committee. 

Training will be provided.

 Thank you! "

 
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Downeast
 Spiritual Life Conference
Your Spirit. Your World.
Connecting Heart, Earth & Soul
Each of us wants to make a mark on this world. What does your mark look like? Do you express love? Will you help heal the 
planet and its people? Do you have enough faith in yourself to take up the challenge? The 2017 Downeast Spiritual Life Conference will explore these questions and help you identify and express your longing for a meaningful life that brings justice and healing to the world. 

For more details or to register, visit www.downeastspiritual.org

 

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