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Words from the Well
November 2019
The Rt. Rev. Thomas Brown,
Bishop of Maine
Gail Leland, Senior Warden
The Rev. Mary-Carol Griffin, Deacon
CHURCH OF OUR FATHER
PO Box 186 (91 State Highway 3)
HULLS COVE, MAINE 04644
207-288-4849
www.churchofourfather.org
Our Rectory had some storm damage as many of you have
had recently! Fortunately, the Rectory itself is fine and the
tree was cleaned up in a flash.
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Here is Kate’s beautiful labor of love kneeler
She took over the task when my Carolyn was no
longer able to complete it. With love she dedi-
cated it to Carolyn’s though she completed the
work herself my family and I are everlastingly
grateful to Kate for her dedication.
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From our Senior Warden
I would like to say thank-you to all that stepped up and offered to be on the Partnership Profile and Search Com-
mittee. Tony and I have put our heads together and chosen the following people to serve on that commit-
tee: Kate Berry, Barbara Linscott, Tony Sousa, Mike Bullard and Larry Johnston. This committee will move
forward and start meeting with the other representatives from the other churches.
Thank-you for your willingness to serve!
Gail Leland,
Senior Warden
Men’s Group, November! Our November meeting is on Monday the 18th at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. Dinner
will be provided by Chef Steve and our speaker will be “our own” Sean Dwyer. Sean
will engage us in a discussion about his experiences as an actor in Hollywood. He
might even show us some samples of his work!
Men’s Group Christmas Party.
Our Annual Christmas Party will be held at the Town Hill Fire House on December
13th at 6:00pm. Chef Steve will present appetizers and dinner, and Santa will be there
once again for the Yankee. Swap. Plan some outrageous gifts and be there to sing, eat and make merry!
A “BIG THANK YOU TO All”
for your support of the Waste Not, Want Not Thrift
Shop this year. To our sorters, workers, donors and
shoppers, we are so grateful for you all. We have
many repeat customers in need who love our shop.
The shop is now closed and we are planning for the
Christmas Fair on Saturday, December
7th. Please hunt for any Christmas items you no
longer use and might like to donate for the Christ-
mas Collectable Table. Please leave them in the
Parish Hall. Many thanks and may God Bless you
all, THE ECW GALS
MDI Joint Episcopal Church Out-
reach committee This committee has been meeting monthly un-
der the leadership of Bill Krenicki, Church of
Our Father for 6 months. A number of ideas
have been shared by the three churches, but
moving forward on definite plans of action in
joint outreach has been hindered by limited and
inconsistent participation to date. While their
still may be time for some joint “together” ac-
tivity before the end of the year, it is important
to raise awareness for greater participation in
hopes of joint MDI Episcopal Church Outreach
in the future. The next meeting is scheduled for
November 21 at 5 PM.
Brad Berry
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Parish Stewardship You will have received your stewardship mailing recently and we hope you will consider your pledge of time and talent as well as treasure for 2020.
Ways to respond to Stewardship Goals- Remember to address mailed
pledge card responses …“Attn to: James Kitler” or used the enve-lope sent to you.
Those bringing pledge cards in,
please do so by December 1, 2019
Christmas
Outreach for 2019!
Christmas is coming. Once
again our church’s efforts
will focus on helping others
with gift giving, as well as
supporting the Fuel Fund.
We welcome past commit-
tee members to once again help; BUT we
hope others will be willing to assist. Please
let Jane Adams know your willingness to be
a part of this Outreach. So what is known
at this Point---The tree with gift tags needs
to go up on Nov 30 for the start of Advent
on Dec 1. The final day for bringing in
gifts for children at the Emmaus Center will
be Dec 16. Watch the weekly announce-
ments for further details as they emerge.
Above: Thank you for the stun-
ning arrangement by Janet Mery-
weather with beautiful hydran-
geas from the Dawson gardens!
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How to pack a shoebox… See our gift suggestions according to age and gender listed online for other fun toys,
hygiene items, and school supplies to fill the shoebox. ..
Online info Follow link for more info
Start with a quality “wow” item such as a stuffed animal, soccer ball with pump, or
clothing outfit that will capture the child’s attention the instant he or she opens the
box.
Looking forward to the Christmas Season…!
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) “Christmas Fair and Luncheon” at Church
of Our Father will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 to 1:00 pm. Christmas
White Elephants (Ornaments, decorations, anything Christmas) are needed for the
Fair. New items will be used for the Boutique. Winter scarves and gloves are great exam-
ples. More news coming. SAVE THE DATE!
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The ECW Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 13th at Noon at Jane
Adam’s home on Lopus Point in Bernard. More details coming.
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Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoebox Program
Once again, we are participating in the Shoe Box Gifts project. Boxes are avail-
able in the Parish Hall with examples of gifts to pack in yours.
Return your box to the church along with a check for $10 payable to
Samaritan’s Purse. BEFORE November 17. How wonderful to share the gift of giving!
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Below: our Men’s Group dinner and program is always timely and delicious!!!!
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AUTUMN
‘Tis Autumn here, the hills of home,
Are dressed in colors bright.
Some red, or green or golden brown,
Changed by the frost each night.
The sky is clear and very blue,
The moon is large and round.
A peaceful scene from day to day
A simple small Maine town.
I wonder if on foreign shores
On England’s hills and lanes
If the beauty of that Country
Can equal that of Maine.
I wonder if our “Doughboy” there
Is glad to think once more,
Of colored leaves and crystal lakes
And dream of woodland lore.
Even as he does his tasks
O’er land or ocean foam,
We know the thoughts that go with him
Are one of Maine and home.
He thinks of Mother, Sweetheart, friend,
Can see each one so plain,
They give him strength to carry on,
These country folk of Maine.
As he goes on to distant lands
His heart seems to grow light.
He knows that home is good old Maine
For this he’ll gladly fight
He’ll truly give his very all
For those who sit and yearn,
Watching and always praying
For every boys return.
Agnes Salisbury
Right: a special offering thanks
to Joann Sousa. A poem by
Agnes Salisbury that gives a
special nod and thanks to all of
our Veterans in the past and
now for all they and their fami-
lies sacrifice for us in Maine
and everywhere. Listen for the
area bells tolling Monday, No-
vember 11 at 11 am.
We wish you and your loved ones a
most enjoyable Thanksgiving.
Remember those who are not able to
enjoy a table of plenty and help at a
food program this holiday season
such as Everybody Eats at St. Dun-
stan’s in Ellsworth. You may find you
enjoy the volunteering and continue
with us all year when it works with
your schedule! Contact Tracy Shafer
at 973-287-9926 or email her at
November 1
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All Saints Sunday
8 am & 10 am
Holy Eucharist
Rev. Jane Cornman
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8 am Holy
Eucharist &
Breakfast
Fr Tim in office
am
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8 am & 10 am
Morning Prayer
Rev, Mary-Carol
Griffin
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8 am Holy
Eucharist &
Breakfast
Fr Tim in office
am
1-3 Men’s Bible
Study CoOF
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8 am & 10 am
Holy Eucharist
Rev. John Wingert
11:45 am Vestry
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Labors of
Love due
6 pm Men’s
Group
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8 am Morning
Prayer &
Breakfast Mike
Bullard
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10 am JOINT MDI
service at St.
Mary’s, NEH
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Newsletter
articles and
photos due
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27 8 am Holy
Eucharist &
Breakfast
Fr Tim in office
am
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Thanksgiving
Day
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November 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Sunday 03-Nov-2019
Pray for the Church of Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)
The Rt. Revd Nicholas Dill – Bishop of Bermuda
Sunday 10 November 2019
Pray for the Lusitanian Church (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)
The Rt Revd Jorge Pina Cabral - Bishop of the Lusitanian Church
Sunday 17 November 2019
The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)
The Rt Revd Carlos López-Lozano - Bishop of Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church
Sunday 24 November 2019
Pray for the Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury)
The Rt Revd Timothy Thornton - Bishop to the Forces and Bishop to the Falkland Islands
Birthdays 11/3 Barbara Kelly 11/3 Aedan Higgins 11/4 Sandra Smoker 11/5 Frank Gray 11/9 Muffet Stewart 11/20 Ada Gray 11/21 Betty Tiedemann 11/21 Jim Kelly 11/26 Doug Peterson 11/27 Christine Krenicki
ANNIVERSARIES 11/2 (Squeak) & Dimp Sawyer
Intercessory Prayer: Pray for Dave Battistoni, George Kidder, Ursula Heiniger, Joe R., Mary T., Betty
Walls, Anne Zaslau, Haji, Avila, Beth Kidder, Fr. Bob Raymond, Stacey Austin, Donna Cardillo, Cindy,
Roger Evans, Carl Hatch, Christina Heiniger, Helen, Cameron Knable, Kim and Jean Lasater, Gary Lyons,
Ronald Olson, Tony & Shawn Smoker, Bob Theriault, Lloyd Woods, the Ministry of Hospice and the Bar
Harbor Food Pantry. Our Military: Pray for those who serve in the armed forces, of the USA.
Prison Ministry: Pray for peace in our prisons.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 3 November ~ Pentecost 21~ All Saints Sunday The
congregations of St. Columba’s, Boothbay Harbor St.
Paul’s, Brunswick For the deacons of the Diocese of
Maine
10 November ~ Pentecost 22 For all who serve and have
served in the armed forces of our country at home and
abroad as we honor them on Veteran’s Day
17 November ~ Pentecost 23 The congregations of St.
Mary & St. Jude, Northeast Harbor Trinity, Castine St.
Brendan the Navigator, Deer Isle For all victims of war
24 November ~ Pentecost 24 ~ Christ the King For
United Thank Offering and those who will benefit from
UTO gifts For the people and clergy of our Companion
Diocese of Haiti
Words From The Well
IN THIS ISSUE P. 1 Storm damage at the Rectory P. 2-3 Photos and updates P. 4-5 Stewardship and Holidays coming P. 6-7 Photos and blessings P. 8-9 Calendar/Birthdays/Anniversaries/ Prayers
Church of Our Father Holy Eucharist: Sunday 8 and 10 am
Wednesday 8 am
(followed by light breakfast)
November 2019
CHURCH OF OUR FATHER
P.O. Box 186
HULLS COVE, MAINE 04644
Office—207-288-4849
www.churchofourfather.org
(GPS location: 91 State Hwy 3, Bar Harbor)
