Scones with clotted cream, little cucumber sandwiches, a pot of hot tea and more …… St. Margaret’s Tea & Bake Sale A true English High Tea will be served at St. Margaret’s Harvest Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 3 from 11 to 2. This signature event of the Women of St. Margaret’s is…
Our annual Blessing of the Animals coincides close to St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, which is on Oct. 4th. This Sunday we had many parishioners and newcomers bring their pets. It was exclusively dogs this year, but someone did have Rev. Ineson bless their cat’s picture on their cell phone.
The Vestry is looking for new members to fill three vacancies occurring by the end of 2018. Nominations and applications are being accepted for a ballot of at least 9 candidates. The application form is here and also available on the Time and Talent Table. Application deadline is November 15.If you have any questions, please ask…
This fun and fabulous fashion show will be happening at the Belfast Boathouse on Saturday, October 13th at 2 p.m. Now in its ninth year, the show has promoted fiber arts while raising money for New Hope for Women with the $12 entrance fee. For the second year, there will be a silent auction showcasing…
About 25 parishioners participated in discussion of the Prayer Book with particular focus on its use in our individual and corporate spiritual life, facilitated by Deirdre Good and Julian Sheffield. These discussions will take place on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. in the parish hall as part of our Adult Education ministry. We are…
It is time to break bread together again. Mark your calendar. for Saturday, September 15 at 6:00 in the parish hall The theme is comfort food, “family favorites”. Share these special dishes with our parish family, and share their special stories We shall also be organizing the long promised Dinner Groups. You are invited to…
Deirdre Good will facilitate discussion of the Prayer Book with particular focus on its use in our individual and corporate spiritual life. These discussions will take place on Sundays from 9:00-10:00 on September 23, October 14, and October 21 in the parish hall as part of our Adult Education ministry. We will use the Prayer…
The next corridor exhibit for September and October will feature the paintings of our supply priest Steve Smith. In addition to viewing the show on Sundays, it will be open to the public on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon. Steve has written: “Painting has been a wonderful gift to me in this season of…
Our dear friend and fellow parishioner, Charlotte Herbold, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, September 1st, while surrounded by her family. A funeral will be held, with the Rev. Canon Mary Ann Taylor presiding, on Friday, September 7th at 10 o’clock in the morning. A reception hosted by the Women of St. Margaret’s will follow the service.
The Rev. John Ineson will be back at St. Margaret’s next Sunday, August 19, with his 12-string guitar and we will celebrate Eucharist at 10:15 with a Folk Mass.
Wednesday, August 15, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin at our 9:30 am Eucharist.
The Hospitality Committee is interested in starting a similar storytelling program to Public Radio’s “Moth Hour.” This monthly event will kickoff this Fall as we encourage the practice of personal storytelling. The program goals include: Upcoming events to sharpen our skills and guide us in this adventure, open to anyone. This year’s “Maine Storytelling Muster,” which…