Belfast/Searsport WindowDressers, serving Waldo County, is accepting orders now for window inserts. These low-cost inserts save you money on fuel bills, increase your home’s comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Volunteer labor keeps the cost of inserts low and anyone needing help covering costs can get up to ten, pine inserts at no charge. Anyone…
Works by parishioners or from their personal collections are welcome.Deadline for submissions is April 10, 2024. Contact Betsey Feeley (323-4191 or betseyfeeley@gmail.com) with questions or to confirm participation.You can drop off your work in the office or the Parrish Hall.
(for businesses affected by the January 2024 coastal storms) The Outreach Committee continues to collect funds for this extremely important local initiative, and you can be part of our final gift to the City of Belfast by writing a check to St. Margaret’s with the words “Keep the Faith Fund” or “5th Sunday Plate Offering…
St. Margaret’s will hold several services to mark Holy Week from Palm Sunday, March 24, through Easter on March 31. Worshippers are asked to gather in the church parish hall, 95 Court St., by 9:45 a.m. on Sunday March 24 to receive palm fronds and participate in an opening prayer. They will then be led outside…
Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperTuesday, February 13, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m.followed by “Making of the Ashes” Join us for fellowship and pancakes – prepared by some of our men! Please let Paul Mazur know if you are planning on attending ANDable to assist in the kitchen – (207) 323-2526 or pmazur@fastmail.fm Following the pancake supper take part in…
In Context of the prayer for Christian Unity celebrated January 21 to January 27th, let’s unite in song, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 6pm music practice before 6:30 pm service. Greater Bay Area Ministerium (GBAM) Host Church: St Francis of Assisi Church 81 Court St, Belfast, Maine
Three new Vestry members were welcomed –Chris Urick, Sr. Warden, Roy McAlpine, Ruth Heffron, Vestry Members (pictured above)Voted to upgrade connectivity and bandwidth with Spectrum to provide faster and better internet throughout the parish hall and church.Heard a report from Richard Harrison (Junior Warden) on buildings projects: heated mats on church porch and ramp; repair…
We have all seen the results of the two storms that recently devastated our waterfront business, properties and parks. The Belfast City Council and Mayor have decided to bring back the “Keep the Faith Fund” (that was more recently used to assist business affected by the shutdown during COVID).The Outreach Committee has designated this fund…
The Annual Parish Meeting was held on January 7th where financial, ministry, wardens, and Rector reports were shared. Link to the reports is here. Thanks were given for three outgoing Vestry members – Chris Quigley, Mary Rackmales, and Kristin Frangoulis. Newly elected Vestry members are Chris Urick, Ruth Heffron, and Roy McAlpine. Senior Warden will…
Hey Adult Ed Committee, I just wanted to praise the work of our committee this past fall and Advent/Christmas season. The ideas we came up with were new and exciting and engaged more personality types and gifts than we ever have, previously (IMHO). I have especially benefited from the led discussions on the day’s readings…
Sunday, November 26th – This morning during coffee hour, we made Advent wreaths! And caught up with each other.
So who made all 32 pies this past Tuesday?! You have these individuals to thank for the delicious pumpkin and/or apple pie you had at Thanksgiving: Chris Urick (on her birthday!), Jackie Curtis, Cindy Frost, Suzanne Pelletier, Cynthia Zajac, Chris Quigley, Kathy Sticht, and Sue Belair. Thank you Women of St. Margaret’s Committee for this…