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St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church
Blue Hill ~ Maine
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March 17, 2022
The Season of Lent
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(Photo, with thanks to Peter Ralston)
“Pause for a little while, refrain from the deafening noise that weakens and confuses our hearing, that makes us forget the fruitful and creative power of silence..."
-from a Lenten message by Pope Francis
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A Message from our Rector,
The Rev. Dr. Brent Was
Lenten Blessings to you all!
I so would like to be there with you all but I have some things to take care of first. I am really sick.
It is something neurological, with migraine-like symptoms and fatigue. The MRIs have been clear so it is almost certainly not a brain tumor, but other than that we are not sure. I am continuing to undergo testing and will let you all know what is going on as I do.
I wish I could say how long I will be gone, I could be one pill away from health, but as you all know, navigating the medical system requires the patience of Job. I am so glad that we have such good priests in the wings, and I am so glad that you all know how to look after yourselves.
Every day I wake up feeling lousy and I have maybe not the most generous thoughts about life. But very shortly thereafter, I remember how grateful I am to be your priest. It is usually my job to take care of you, and now you all are taking care of me and my family. Thank you.
Please keep us in your prayers.
In Christ,
Brent
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Have a Happy Fifteenth Birthday tomorrow, Hannah Maeve!
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The Calendar
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Morning Prayer
Tuesday-Friday
8:45 am
Contemplative Prayer
Fridays at 9:15 am.
Join us on Zoom.
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Wednesday Seekers:
Every other Wednesday in Lent which began on March 9
"On Prayer – a study in the ways we pray"
The study is being led by The Rev. Lisa Durkee of First Congregational Church. Again we will join with the good folks downtown for a joint Lenten Wednesday Seekers. We’ll be learning about and trying a variety of prayer forms: Centering Prayer, Ignatian Prayer, praying with beads and using a labyrinth. This will be offered on Zoom, except for the labyrinth class, which will be the last one, and, God willing, it will be safe enough to do on an honest to goodness, real-life, actual labyrinth.
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Palm Sunday - April 10th - 10:00 AM - The Rev. Donna Downs
Maundy Thursday - April 14th - 7:00 PM - The Rev. Donna Downs
Stations of the Cross - April 15th - noon - behind the Congregational Church with Rev. Lisa Durkee, inside the Congregational Church if raining
Good Friday - April 15th - 7:00 PM -The Rev. Elaine Hewes
Easter Vigil - April 16th - 7:00 PM - The Rev. Jenny Reece, presiding, The Rev. Regina Christianson, homily
Easter Sunday - April 17th - 10:00 AM - The Rev. Steve Hayward
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Regarding Masking
(A Message from St. Frances' Vestry)
As Hancock County is now in the “green” level, Maine CDC advises that parishioners may wear masks based on their personal preference.
From the Episcopal Diocese of Maine: “Some of our community will choose to wear masks, others will feel safe not wearing masks. We honor this diversity in our congregation.”
At St. Francis, we will continue to provide sufficient space to maintain social distancing and will continue to use window fans.
If you have questions, be in touch with Sarah Everdell, our Jr. Warden
(359-8562)
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Our traditional Salt Bowl is now in place in the Sanctuary. You are welcome to drop in any weekday morning during Barbara's working hours, bury your worries and concerns in the salt.
Tuesday-Friday, 8 AM-Noon
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We Pray for:
Amelia, Andrea, Art, Christina, Harry and Marie Bissell, Mary Boyd, Bill Casale, Edward Dufresne, Diane Dumond, Eric, Giffy Full, Grace High, Bethany Hill, Jill, Justin, Kayla, Keagan, Jo-Anne Krestan, Alix Kirkpatrick, Kira and John Klinger, Michelle Liberty, Fred Marston, Sophia Partridge, Diana Robson, Rolande, Rya, Ronan, Carla Rosenzweig, Cathy Smith, Donny Smith, Peter Smith, Marshall Smith, Peggy Smith, Fred Stine, Carl and Carolyn Taylor, Judy Thomas, Fr. Brent Was, Holly Whelan, Cecile Wiley, Persis Williams, Earl Young Sr., Earl Young Jr. and the Young Family.
Those with March Birthdays
Julie Boardman, Mary Boyd, Libby Buck, Ambrose Chung, Suzanne Decrow, David Falck, Steven Hayward, Fred Heilner, Prudy Heilner, Ed Manuel, Pam Peters, Bill Petry, Maren Rosborough, Peter Smith, Colleen Spangler, Hannah Maeve Was, Jillian Weed, Gerald Wheeler
Those in the Armed Services
Abigail, James Crowe III, Andy Dittmer, Brian Haley, Sean Haley,
Douglas Hamilton, Kyler Hall, Peter McGuyer, Kyle Carino Mings,
Eric Partridge
Those in harms way in Ukraine
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A St. Francis Lenten project
There is a basket for canned vegetables and fruits...all kinds of "never previously opened" foods including boxes of pasta and soup. These will be delivered each week to The Emmaus Shelter. Following CDC guidelines, the residents of Emmaus fix their meals as individual families during these Covid days and would greatly appreciate some variety in food available to them. Thanks, everyone!
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Is that our Rector Dancing up there?
Rumor has it that our Rev. Carlton Russell sent Fr. Brent a joke and Windy actually heard him laugh...out loud! Windy says "Feel free to send me some more of those funnies"!!! Seriously!
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Links to Websites of
bwas@riseup.net (Fr. Brent Was)
From our church office: We have a St. Francis Facebook Page. Link below... "LIKE" our page and keep up to date on all the news and happenings!!!
NAMI Maine
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