May 27 Rev. John Ineson June 3 Rev. Stephen Smith June 10 Rev. Stephen Smith June 17 Rev. John Ineson June 24 Rev. John Ineson July 1 Rev. Ted Kanellakis July 8 Rev. Charles Peek July 15 Rev. Robert Hargreaves July 22 Rev. Robert Hargreaves July 29 Rev. Robert Hargreaves August 5 Rev. Ted Kanellakis…
From our Bishop – asking for support of the Al Ahil Arab Hospital in Gaza. Dear Friends, As I’ve watched the tragedy in Gaza unfold over the past several days, my prayers have gone immediately to the ministry and care offered to all people by the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. The doctors,…
The Women of St. Margaret’s are hoping for applications from members and friends of our church for Canp Bishopswood scholarships. We offer 50% “camperships” for a one week stay and full scholarships for “mini-camp”, a three day experience for younger or first time campers. If you are interested for a friend or family member, please…
The Vestry discussed and took action on the following at the meeting on Tuesday, May 8:
One of the initiatives from the Year of Nurture gathering was to reintroduce fair trade coffee at St. Margaret’s.Mary Rackmales will have a sample on Sunday and we will start with the opportunity for parishioners to order, pre-pay, and purchase fair-trade coffee. Mary will share more information about this during our Engagement Party on Sunday.
Dear friends and fellow cooks, In this season of resurrection, both divine and earthly, I would like to bring back the GAME LOFT Friday dinners program. This program is so valuable to these kids. Here’s why: They are fed a nutritious meal 5 days a week at the GL, NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY. On…
On Sunday, April 22, a beautiful kneeler honoring St.Margaret’s was dedicated by the Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean of the Cathedral in Portland. The Celtic Cross in our garden, with lovely day lilies at its base, was the theme, with the bay and sailing vessels as background. Seven years ago, at a Diocesan Convention at…
All levels of gardeners welcome. Bring any tools you have and gloves. 8.30am to 10.00 am Clean-ups will be on the 2nd Saturday of month Except November, if needed, will be the 1st Saturday May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September …
Dear Parishioners of St. Margaret’s,We invite your parish to join us for the dedications of your prayer kneeler which was designed and stitched by your church. You have created a beautiful one-of-kind, unique kneeler which will represent your parish at St. Luke’s Cathedral, Portland, Maine.Please join us in celebrating with other Episcopal parishes of the…
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday at 2 pm at Nautilus restaurant Nurturing and Noshes at NautilusIn an effort to revitalize last Fall’s “Year of Nurturing” project , Elaine Bielenberg, representing the Vestry, will hold a brain-storming and idea-forming get-together. With the Episcopal Church’s Five Marks of Mission as our guide for generating new ideas or refreshing…
St. Margaret’s was very well represented at Saturday’s March in Belfast where it is estimated 750 to 1000 people participated. Photo credits: Kristen Burkholder