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St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church
Blue Hill ~ Maine
May 4, 2023
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“I’m going to give you a handful of wildflowers
so, each petal that falls will remind you
that the earth breathes, and the moon rises.”
― Carolyn Riker
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From our Senior Warden
St. Francis Friends,
What fun to see buds on the trees and summer friends in the pews. Welcome home!!!
Firstly, I want to acknowledge the truly amazing grace and blessing that Allan Sandlin has been to St. Francis. He has provided pastoral care to so many all over the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond in these past few months, and has connected with old and new friends of St Francis in a special way. I don't need to tell you what a gift he is to us all.
And things are hopping around St. Francis!
The Discernment Committee encourages all to attend a May 7 lunch potluck session after church to discuss the search for a new Rector. Please fill out your survey and join us this Sunday.
May 14 there will be a Mothers' day pancake breakfast after church. Please let Milissa know if you plan to attend so that we may plan for food.
Saturday, May 20 will be Spring Cleanup from 9:00-12:00 with a light lunch to follow. Please bring your own drinks, rakes and plenty of positive energy.
Blessings to all,
Milissa
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Our Prayers
Arthur, Mary Boyd, Bill Casale, Cynthia, Fr. Brent, Charles Farenelli, Debbie Jones, Jo-Ann Krestan, Liz Mathewson, Ray Mathewson, Lorelei McKinnon, Susan Reddy, Susie, Margaret Smith, Marshall Smith, Carolyn Taylor, Page Williamson, Persis Williams, Ray Yardy and family
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Those Celebrating May Birthdays
Jim Caggiano, Dixie Chapman, Dennis DeSilvey, Sarah Everdell, Marilyn Heinemann, John Paul LaLonde, Victor Lopez, Elaine MacLean, Abby Martin, Jane Nesbitt, Carla Rosenzweig, Susan Schneider, Donny Smith, Mary Ann Taylor
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This Sunday, May 7, following the 10 AM Service
Potluck and Conversation!
Please come and share your thoughts and ideas as we begin our search for a new Rector. All are encouraged to come; our collective thoughts are important to St. Francis' Discernment committee.
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Stay after church!
Sunday, May 14th
Celebrate Mothers' Day with a Pancake Breakfast!
Donations will be kindly accepted and will go toward the Rector’s Discretionary Fund and Camp Bishopswood.
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Bob Publicover has history...lots of it!
Serving in the military, a career in Washington DC, Sedgwick Selectman, a ZOOM wizard! - everything to do with St. Francis by the Sea Website and Vestry...and those are just some of the highlights!
Heather Ford is taking over the website and will keep us updated as it is a work in progress leaning on so much of Bob's work really and appreciating his guidance.
Thank you, Bob, for keeping eClare out of trouble (mostly) and so much more! Don't go anywhere!
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Outside/Inside/Again
Art Exibitby our Cheryl Coffin
Blue Hill Library
May, 2023
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There will be a reception on Saturday, May 13, 3-5 p.m., at the library, open to the public, with light refreshments
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From Cheryl's writing...
"Growing up in the landscape of Maine has been a lifelong source of beauty and fascination, even when I lived away. My career as an academic pathologist led me into a different world of patients, colleagues, tissues, cells, biochemical and genetic concepts, and places. A major theme for my recent works is the great blue heron. The Blue Hill Peninsula is both a migratory pathway and a summer neighborhood for these birds. In the past two years, I have learned about two herons, Harper and Mariner, with whom I have serendipitous connections. These inspired me to imagine what sights and experiences they encounter, to explore those ideas artistically, and to consider how birds use their visual and spatial perceptions to make such deliberate, arduous journeys. The paintings in this exhibit are the colorful results of observation, imagination, exploration, and reflection.”
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From our church office: A Program of Good Shepherd
Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters
This program provides participants with hands-on cooking and nutrition classes led by volunteer chefs and nutritionists. These four to six week classes are held in communities in partnership with local agencies. Classes are free to participants and host sites. At each class, participants receive a bag of groceries and recipes to try at home.
No previous professional cooking or nutritional science experience necessary, just an enthusiasm for cooking and learning!
We are looking for volunteers to be cooking/instruction assistants for the following community cooking classes
If anyone is interested in participating in Cooking Matters, please contact Gina Bingham, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at Good Shepherd Food Bank, gbingham@gsfb.org or (571) 444-9857.
Class Location: Harborview Residencies - 13 Harborview Ct, Blue Hill, ME 04614
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It's a chilly spring day in Blue Hill!
“I suppose the best kind of spring morning is the best weather God has to offer.”
— Dodie Smith
Banjo, a Montana kitten, is not amused! It's still snowing out there!
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