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St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church

Blue Hill ~ Maine

June 28, 2022

(photo, with thanks to Peter Ralston)

“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.”

                                                            —Norman Vincent Peale

A Wonderful Sunday with our Bishop!

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Brown, presiding and serving, The Rev. Tim Boggs (preaching) and The Rev. Dcn. Ann MCAlhany, assisting, gifted all of us with a beautiful, meaningful service on Sunday, June19.

Lunch and a meeting with the leadership of the church followed. St. Francis Church is being looked after in wonderful ways!

From our Senior Warden-

Happy Summer!

First of all, I send good wishes and many thanks from Fr. Brent. He is experiencing some improvement and we'll just have to wait and see if it lasts.

Lots going on at St. Francis!

Barbara will be taking the week of July 7-15 off so please know that the office will be closed. If you have a question or concern which cannot wait, please call me at 469-2155.

Cafe Francais is set and ready to go. It promises to be a lovely and fun evening.

Technology struggles caused a postponement of Adult Forum but, have patience, we will resume soon!

Pop-up Lemonade Hour is going strong so please consider contributing.(see details below)

Be sure to ask Dennis DeSilvey about his "crazy idea"!

Big strides are being made in bringing Mahdi and his mother to the US and setting up a support fund for other refugees. More details will be shared on Sunday.

Enjoy the lovely weather and thank you for being such a loving, generous family.

Fondly,

Milissa

The Calendar

Morning Prayer

Tuesday-Friday

8:45 am

Contemplative Prayer

Fridays at 9:15 am.

Join us on Zoom.

CAFÉ FRANÇOIS Dinner

Wednesday, June 29

5:30 PM

(Reservations are closed)

*As always, the Sunday Service Bulletin will be sent separately from the church office.

We Pray for:

Amelia, Andrea, Bob Andretta, Art, Christina, Harry and Marie Bissell, Mary Boyd, Bill Casale, Christina, Newt Curtis,Cynthia, Edward Dufresne, Diane Dumond, Edward Dufresne, Charles Farinelli, Giffy Full, Bill Gould, Brinley Hall, Grace High, Bethany Hill, Catherine Husted, Jill, Kayla, Keagan, Jo-Anne Krestan, Alix Kirkpatrick, Kira and John Klinger, Michelle Liberty, Lisa Looke, Fred Marston, Lorelei McKinnon, Merry Newton Sophia Partridge, Susan Reddy, Diana Robson, Rolande, Ronan, Rya, Carla Rosenzweig, Donny Smith, Peter Smith, Marshall Smith, Peggy Smith, Fred Stine, Judy Thomas, Tom, Fr. Brent Was, Holly Whelan, and Persis Williams 

Those with June Birthdays

Marie Bissell, Mark Boechat, Tim Boggs, Camdyn Chung, Betty Creighton, Judith Dullnig, Mary Gallant, Lois French, Brinley Hall, Maddie Heilner, John Higgins, Tyler Knowles, Bob Publicover, Miquel Reinoso, Fr. Brent Was, Jean Wheeler, Ray Yardy

Those in the Armed Services 

Abigail, James Crowe III, Brian Haley, Sean Haley, Douglas Hamilton, Kyler Hall, Peter McGuyer, Kyle Cariño Mings, Eric Partridge  and Kevin West. 

We pray for those who have been injured or lost or are in harms way in Ukraine

We pray for the recent loss of so many migrants crossing the border into Texas, hoping to find a better life in the United States



Lemonade and Conversation!

From Anne Gilchrist-

"This summer on Sundays we are having a “pop-up” lemonade table after the service outside.

The purpose of the lemonade table will be to give us all a gathering place to visit. 

We’re calling it “pop-up” since it will be weather dependent and very simple. There will always be lemonade and tea. Sometimes there may be simple snacks either store bought or home made. If the weather doesn’t cooperate there will be no lemonade table. 

If anyone wants to volunteer to bring a plate or two of snacks one Sunday this summer please contact Anne Gilchrist at annebyrdg@cs.com or on her cell 704-408-6266."

Eighth Grade Graduation!

Congratulations Hannah Maeve Was and Brighton Chung

ART IN BLOOM

"Red Twigs"

by

Barbara Brady

From Julie Boardman-

"On Thursday, July 14 from 5-8 (reception, tickets $50.00) and Friday, July 15 from 10-4 (tickets $20.00) the Brooklin Garden Club, which has members from all over the peninsula, will hold an Art In Bloom exhibit at the Bay Hill School. Our very own Barbara Brady’s artwork will be featured with an arrangement accompanied by a local arranger. Marty Hamblen and her daughter will create an arrangement to accompany artwork by Jerry Rose. The artwork will be for sale at the event. To purchase tickets or for more information please contact Julie Boardman at 239-994-4668. All proceeds will fund garden related projects on the Blue Hill Peninsula."

Fr.Brent, Windy and the girls really appreciate and enjoy the meals coming their way! Here again is the link

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/q6d8dr

Vaccinations are required for in-person services or events at St. Francis by the Sea

For the safety of the most vulnerable, only fully vaccinated* people may attend in-person worship.  Exceptions will be made for those unable to be vaccinated due to health conditions or eligibility (such as children under 2).

If you are not fully vaccinated, you would put our children and others who may be medically fragile at higher risk.  

PLEASE do the loving thing and get vaccinated, if not for yourself, then for our children.  Otherwise, you are welcome to continue on Zoom for the time being.

-Barbara will be on vacation the week of July 7-15

-Update your information for The Friends List

-Donations toward flower arrangements are greatly appreciated!

Links to Websites of

bwas@riseup.net (Fr. Brent Was)

St Francis by the Sea (website)

The Downeast Spiritual Life Conference

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!!!

St Francis by the Sea Facebook Page



Episcopal Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministry/advocacy-social-justice/maine-episcopal-network-for-justice

St Francis' email address (to

contact the church office)

Healthy Peninsula

NAMI Maine

https://www.namimaine.org/