eClare from St. Francis by the Sea

Sunday, November 6, we will be celebrating All Saints Day.

eClare

St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church

Blue Hill ~ Maine

November 3, 2022

A Special Message to St. Francis Church-

Thanksgiving from the Parishioners and Friends of St. Francis by the Sea

Complete Dinners for twelve families for the clients of H.OM.E.

We are all set for a St. Francis tradition going back many years! The tables are in the sanctuary; the sign-up lists are on the tables, ready for everyone to join in this special tradition going back many years.

Please come by the church and sign the lists during Barbara's office hours or add your name to the lists on Sunday mornings. Or, feel free to sign up with Barbara by phone. She will have duplicate lists.

Items for each of our Thanksgiving Baskets are: turkeys, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, bags of white potatoes, peas, beans, rolls, pumpkin or apple pies, mints and nuts.

(Already purchased are plates, napkins, cups, a dish towel, turkey roasting pans, place-mats, and some funky table decorations.)

A note: Following a conversation with TradeWinds owners, it looks like our 12-15 lb. turkeys (along with other items) are going to cost a little more this year. Specific pricing is not yet available. In recent years our church has been gifted with a number of supporting Thanksgiving checks in the mail and these are greatly appreciated. These checks have come from you, summer parishioners, as well as a number of local parishioners who have been reluctant to attend church during Covid. If you wish to contribute a few $, members of the Outreach Committee will be happy to shop for you. Please address checks directly to St Francis Church with a notation for Thanksgiving Dinners. If you wish to provide specific items, your name will be added to that list. Many thanks and much gratitude to one and all! We always get this done!

Following a conversation with Tracey Hair at H.O.M,E., we are collecting jackets and coats for an expected rise of needs by those who are homeless or neighbors in need in our area. We are all set up in the Narthex with a coat rack and hangers. Contributions will be much appreciated. Good used coats or jackets for any and all ages would great!

In response to a request from Community Compass and The Rev. Elaine Hewes, our Outreach Committee has happily agreed to contribute $250 to their community-wide efforts to provide Thanksgiving Dinners to an additional forty families. Our Stewardship dollars to Outreach are always carefully considered and well spent. Many thanks to all for your gifts to Stewardship!

Our Prayers

Amelia, Andrea, Bob Andretta, Art, Arthur, Fr. Brent, Mary Boyd, Marie Bissell, Connie Bridges, Bill Casale, Christina, Cynthia, Newt Curtis, Diane Dumond, Edward Dufresne, Charles Farinelli, Giffy Full, Brinley Hall, Catherine Husted, Jill, Kayla, Kira and John Klinger, Keagan, Alix Kirkpatrick, JoAnn Krestan, Michelle Liberty, Lisa Looke, Fred Marston, McKayla, Lorelei McKinnon, Merry Newton, Sophia Partridge, Greg Payne, Susan Reddy, Ronan, Rya, Donny Smith, Marshall Smith, Peggy Smith, Fred Stine, Carolyn Taylor, Judy Thomas, Tom, Holly Whelan and Persis Williams

We remember those celebrating November birthdays

Margaret Hannah, Terry Briggs, Aletha Langham, Simon Wesley, Arthur Gregg, Judy Thomas, Lyn Swazey, Ellen Young, David Decrow, Jon Barry, Laura Danielson, Susan Reddy, Meredith Penfield, Ann Sexton, Michael Creighton, Lorna Russell.

We pray for those who serve in the Armed Services especially Abigail, Kyle Cariño Mings, James Crowe III and Kevin West.

From Marty Hamblein-

Christmas Wreaths

Good afternoon, friends! It is that time of year again!

Orders must be in by Wed November 16 for delivery on Sunday, November 27. All of the wreaths can be picked up at the church in the parking lot after the service the same as we did last year, weather permitting. If the weather is going to be bad, we will make other arrangements

This year wreaths with a bow only will be $30. Fully decorated are $40. They must be pre-ordered.

Also, if anyone saved any of their bows they can return them to me for a three dollar credit!

People can call me at 479-8933 or email me at Seawhispermdi@gmail.com to place their order.

Blessings

Marty

-Several Reminders-

Change the clocks for this Sunday

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VOTE Next Tuesday

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Bishop Brown's Visit

Wednesday, November 16

6:30 PM

(in person or Zoom)

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