Parish News

  • Creation Care news – Water filling stations ordered and more…

    https://waldo.villagesoup.com/news/council-appoints-new-city-committee/article_58759560-ec2e-11ed-b359-77afea0ca293.html WATER FILLING STATIONS HAVE BEEN ORDERED!We have raised over $16,000, enough to purchase the stations. While we wait for their manufacture and shipment to Belfast (arriving by mid-June), we will continue to raise the funds for installation. We thank everyone who has contributed and/or passed the word about this major effort. With just a…

  • But Still I Am One representatives to speak at Women of St. Margaret’s meeting

    The WoSM’s will meet at their regular time (3rd Wednesday of the month at noon) on May 17th at noon for a brown bag lunch, discussion and to hear more about the local organization to help homeless or home insecure youth in the area – But Still I Am One. Neva Allen, the director will be joining us by…

  • 5th Sunday Donation (April 30th)

    April 30th is the second fifth Sunday this year and the Outreach Committee designated H.O.M.E. of Orland as the recipient of the plate offerings on that Sunday plus any special donations you might like to make by marking the check for either “H.O.M.E”. or “5th Sunday”.        Some of you might not know about this…

  • Outreach News

    Several of us met last Saturday to discuss and plan for St. Margaret’s Outreach mission. As you see in previous post, we designated the very worthy organization, H.O.M.E. of Orland, as recipient of the next 5th Sunday offering (April 30th).        In addition we are sending $500 to But Still I Am One, a local organization…

  • Remember When???

    Remember when, years ago, we had food donation baskets at the back of St. Margaret’s sanctuary, and during the offertory we brought the baskets forward with the sacraments to be blessed? This ministry is starting up again! Please bring one or more of the following with you to church on Sunday:  . . . and…

  • Great Vigil of Easter Celebrated

    The church was packed with parishioners, clergy and guests from five midcoast churches (St. Margaret’s, Belfast, St. Thomas’, Camden, John the Baptist, Thomaston, and Nativity Lutheran, Rockport. Bishop Thomas Brown was present for a baptism and to celebrate Eucharist at this highly spiritual and joyful service.

  • Diocese-wide Chrism Eucharist

    Diocese-wide Chrism Eucharist on Tuesday, March 28, 2023at Grace Church in Bath @ 11 – PLEASE register before March 20 Bishop Thomas Brown has invited Bishop Chilton Knudsen and Bishop Stephen Lane to join us on this day! Bishop Knudsen will preach. We’ll renew our promises of baptism, and clergy will renew their ordination vows. Holy…

  • From Our Rector

    March 10, 2023 Dear Beloved of God, Since the first Christians decided to gather in Jesus’ name, baptism has been the mark of belonging to the body of Christ. In it, baptismal candidates pass through the life-giving and dangerous water of death and resurrection. Your baptism is a means of sharing in Christ, dying with…

  • Creation Care – Earth Day

    HELP WANTED FOR EARTH DAY PLANNINGThe Committee is making plans for Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. We invite all parishioners to help plan activities for the day, the week, and the month of April. If you have ideas to share, or have participated in Earth Day activities here or elsewhere, or just want to be…

  • Knit-a-thon for fuel assistance

    The Women of St Margaret’s knitters are having a KNIT-A-THON on March 18th, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All craft venues welcome during this day of sharing, creating, enjoying food, all while raising funds for those who need assistance with fuel costs. We are all aware of the tremendous rise in costs to heat our…

  • Knit-a-thon for heating assistance

    Join our community of knitters for our March Knit-a-Thon to benefit the Waldo County Woodshed and heating assistance. Make checks payable to   “Women of St, Margaret”s” with Knit-a-Thon in the memo field. When: Saturday, March 18 Time: 8am to 8pm 5:00 pm Informal fashion show    Bring 1 or 2 items to share.Stay for as long or as short…