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Upcoming Schedule Changes
- June 4: Final four-service Sunday; final Parish Forum
- June 5-9: Final week of Morning Prayer and Wednesday Eucharist
- June 11: Summer service schedule begins (8 & 10 a.m.); Annual Parish Meeting and Lunch
- June 18: Bluegrass Mass at 10 a.m. and Parish BBQ
Save These Dates for the Fall!
- September 10: Homecoming Sunday; worship at 8 & 10 a.m.
- September 17: Worship at 8 & 10 a.m.; Ministry Fair
- September 25: Four services return (8, 9, 10:15, 11:15 a.m.); Kairos and Forum at 10 a.m.
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What is this MEGA Deanery Food Drive?
The ministry I ran in Trenton, New Jersey fed over 1,800 families per month at the height of the recession. To meet that demand, we became very creative with our food collection. Some volunteers taught us how to do a MEGA drive and I am bringing this method to St. Martin's for our June 3rd Food Drive.
Here is how it works: Volunteers from the parish will stand at the entrance and exit of the ACME on Mermaid Lane in Chestnut Hill. As people enter we will ask them if they want to shop for their hungry neighbors. When they say yes, we hand them a shopping list and a reusable shopping bag. As they exit, our volunteer receives their bag, says a hearty thank you, and puts the bag in our pickup truck.
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No Parish Forum May 28
Join us on June 4 for the Final Affairs Fair
Be a good ancestor; get your affairs in order now! Led by the Planned Giving Ministry. A great gift of love we give to our relatives is to have our affairs in order at the time of our dying and death. Using the 5 Big Questions tool we will help you start the key planning discussions in your family as you plan your final affairs. We will look at everything from planning your own funeral, to living wills and advance directives, to estate planning and planned gifts. Once you have children you need to be engaged in these questions, so all ages are encouraged to attend.
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Messiah
Sing-Along: Part II!
Wednesday, May 31, 7 p.m.
Following the success of the December Messiah Sing-Along,
we invite you to come and sing Easter selections from Handel's Messiah.
YOU are the choir! All voices and skill levels welcome. Accompanied by orchestra. Bring a score (limited copies available), your voice (no experience necessary), and your friends.
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Vestry Nominees Announced for Annual Meeting, June 11
Vestry 2017
Dick Dupuis
Al Good
Margaret Horvat (Youth Representative)
Skip Lynch
Jim Rowley
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Diocesan Convention
Harry Gould (re-election)
Shirley Mann (re-election)
Laura Palmer
Devon Wood
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Women Connecting Pentecost Gathering
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
Saturday, June 3, 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Parish House
Pentecost presents us with mystery: the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. How in your life do you encounter a sense of mystery? Come join us as we explore knowing and not knowing.
This seasonal gathering of women revolves around the spiritual gifts of silent reflection, deep listening and shared stories. All women are welcome. No registration is required.
All Shall be Well: A Day of Care for Caregivers
Saturday, June 17,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (includes lunch) in Hilary House
Facilitators: Wellspring ministry members
Suggested donation: $35
This special day invites caregivers of all kinds to experience prayer and pampering while exploring techniques for prayer, wellness, and self-care.
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EfM is a parish-based theological education program out of the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee,Tenn. While it spans four years of study, participants commit one year at a time to meet weekly for a seminar facilitated by trained mentors. The program offers participants an in-depth look at Scripture, church history and tradition, and invites them to use that learning to strengthen their baptismal call to ministry and service.
EfM runs from September to early June. Registration for the fall 2017 class at St. Martin's will soon be underway. For more information please contact Barb Ballenger, Associate for Spiritual Formation and Care, at
[email protected] or call
214-247-7466.
Bright Colors Concert for Refugees a Success!
The May 13
Bright Colors on a Dark Canvas
concert was a great success, raising over $5,000 and bringing city-wide attention to our ministry and especially the refugees we serve. Many thanks to all those who helped make it happen, attended, and contributed. Organized mostly in the final week, we didn't have a chance to appropriately thank all the people who worked with Michele Haines to make the reception following the concert happen. Many thanks to the following contributors:
- Bredenbeck's Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor
- The Night Kitchen Bakery
- Talula's Garden
- DiBruno's Cheese Shop
- Kanella's South
- Fork
- Miel Patisserie
- Spring Mill Café
- Aux Petits Délices
Volunteer with Vacation Bible School at St. Martin's Aug. 7 - 11!
Sign up now to be part of the energetic cadre of teen and adult volunteers who make this fun week happen!
Our popular Vacation Bible School program, which we hold in conjunction with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, returns this year from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11. Volunteers help shepherd groups, prepare lunch and afternoon snack, and help with registration and setup. The daily camp program is run by camp counselors from the diocese. We're looking for volunteers aged 12 and older only please!
We'll send more detailed information on meetings and logistics later in the summer. For more information email The Rev. Anne Thatcher here.
We'll send more detailed information on meetings and logistics later in the summer. For more information contact The Rev. Anne Thatcher: [email protected]
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June 11: Celebrating Our Grads
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Pentecost Retreat at Philadelphia Cathedral: Awakening to Spirit
Saturday, June 10,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Registration Fee: $60
Click
here
for a brief overview of the day.
Click
here
for directions to the Cathedral.
Presenters:
Joanne Brewer Conway, Ed.D.
Harriet Kollin, M.Div, MSN
Phyllis Strock, MA
Ruth Cunningham
Click here to learn more about them.
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Kneeler Tenders Needed!
Howard Goldstein is the new chair of the Needlepoint Guild; presently there are 8 members whose charge is to vacuum the kneelers in the altar area and the 60-odd hassocks in the pews that have designs. We do this for moth control and for general upkeep of these treasures. You can learn about the story behind the kneelers and hassocks by picking up the beautiful booklet that is on the table in the vestibule of the Parish House. We need more help! It takes one person one hour to vacuum the kneelers in the altar, and two people about two hours to vacuum the pew hassocks. With more people involved, it would mean that you would be called to help once a month or less.
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St. James School Summer Camp Challenge!
For children living in poverty, summer camp is not a vacation as parents struggle to find safe, affordable options for spending long summer days. In addition, many children lose ground in reading and math during the summer months. If you are able, click here to donate today. For questions about donations of time, talent or treasure, click here to email Laura Sibson.
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Volunteer Receptionist wanted at St. James School
St. James School seeks front desk volunteers. Be that friendly voice on the phone or a warm smile for the visitor! A great way to get engaged in a wonderful school nearby! To volunteer, click here to email The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel or contact him by calling the parish office at 215-247-7466. |
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Upcoming Events
- May 29: Memorial Day, Office closed
- Jun. 3: Mega-Deanery Food Drive
- Jun. 4: Final Evensong and Tailgate Party
- Jun. 11: Annual Meeting; summer schedule - services at 8 & 10 only
- Jun. 11: Choral Evensong at Philadelphia Cathedral
- Jun. 12: Final Books & Banter
- Jun. 18: Bluegrass Mass and Parish BBQ
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Weekday Worship:
Morning Prayer:
Weekdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Mary Chapel
Morning Meditation:
Weekdays at 8:15 a.m. in the Mary Chapel
Holy Eucharist:
Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Mary Chapel
Compline:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7 p.m. after SUPPER at St. Martin's
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Quick Info & Links
Our Mission
Welcome all seekers;
Worship God in liturgy, music, and prayer;
Equip all baptized persons for ministry;
Engage as agents of Christ's love in the world.
Our Core Values
Learning leads to God;
In giving and receiving care we encounter Christ;
Life in the Holy Spirit is beautiful.
Our Aspirational Values
Community engagement and social justice;
Unconditional welcome and inclusion;
A community that calls forth the gifts of its entire people;
Becoming a racism-free and diverse community that reflects the city where we worship.
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Field Notes is the weekly parish e-newsletter for the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Read about our events, programs, and other opportunities.
To submit news or articles, please send typed blurbs (75 words or less!) to Natalee Hill, Associate for Communications & Administration at
[email protected]
by Tuesday. Feedback is always welcome!
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Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields |
StMartinEC.org
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8000 St. Martin's Lane | Philadelphia | PA | 19118
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