Upcoming Events
 
        
      
       
        
      
      Souper Supper, November 14
Souper Supper happens on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Enjoy Soup, salad, bread and sweet treat, from 5pm to 7pm —All are Welcome!
- November 14: Serving Minestrone 
Enjoy this free, sit-down dinner and this community-wide fellowship meal in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be feted with a homemade soup, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Wonderful for singles and families alike. Gather in the Auditorium. No reservations required. Just bring your family and friends and enjoy!
 
        
      
      Prayer Meeting for Outreach & Mission
Join Deacon Matthew every 3rd Monday of the month at 6pm for an hour on Zoom to pray with Scripture for the vulnerable and suffering in our world.
 
        
      
      Souper Supper, November 28
Souper Supper happens on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Enjoy Soup, salad, bread and sweet treat, from 5pm to 7pm —All are Welcome!
- November 14: Serving Lasagna Soup 
Enjoy this free, sit-down dinner and this community-wide fellowship meal in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be feted with a homemade soup, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Wonderful for singles and families alike. Gather in the Auditorium. No reservations required. Just bring your family and friends and enjoy!
Reverend Greg Baker's First Sunday
Greg Baker’s First Sunday at Saint Mary’s
Greg Baker’s First Sunday at Saint Mary’s is November 30th. Please join us for the start of a new chapter in the history of the church.
 
        
      
      Sparkles Annual Christmas Fair
The Sparkles Christmas Fair returns to Saint Mary’s On December 6. Stay tuned for more details!
 
        
      
      Prayer Meeting for Outreach & Mission
Join Deacon Matthew every 3rd Monday of the month at 6pm for an hour on Zoom to pray with Scripture for the vulnerable and suffering in our world.
 
        
      
      Celebrate Jane's Ministry
Let’s celebrate her ministry at Saint Mary’s during the 9:15am joint Coffee Hour on October 26.
 
        
      
      Celebrate Halloween with James & the Kotzschmar Organ
Spooktacular (Halloween Kids show)
(Note: This is not connected to Saint Mary’s but a great event for children. Ticket details are below.)
 
        
      
      Sparkles Autumn Garage sale
This cozy market will feature nearly-new accessories, linens, and home goods, plus pre-orders from Saint Mary’s Kitchen for rolls, cookies, cranberry sauce, lobster stew, and more…
This is at the Saint Mary’s Rectory Garage
 
        
      
      Souper Supper, October 24
Souper Supper happens on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Enjoy Soup, salad, bread and sweet treat, from 5pm to 7pm —All are Welcome!
- October 24: Chicken and white bean 
Enjoy this free, sit-down dinner and this community-wide fellowship meal in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be feted with a homemade soup, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Wonderful for singles and families alike. Gather in the Auditorium. No reservations required. Just bring your family and friends and enjoy!
 
        
      
      Blood Drive
There is a critical need for blood! It is safe for all healthy people to give blood. Sign-up today to be a blood donor and give to those who need your blood to survive!
Go to www.redcrossblood.org to make your donor appointment. Location code: StMary
 
        
      
      Prayer Meeting for Outreach & Mission
Join Deacon Matthew every 3rd Monday of the month at 6pm for an hour on Zoom to pray with Scripture for the vulnerable and suffering in our world.
 
        
      
      In Her Presence Gratitude Brunch
The women at IHP are so thankful for all Saint Mary’s has done to support them. They would like to celebrate and show gratitude to S. Mary’s for their ongoing support and partnership On Sunday, October 19, In Her Presence will have homemade beignets for the 9:15 coffee hour and a delicious brunch made by the In Her Kitchen Chefs after the 10:15 service.
 
        
      
      Organ Overview
Save the date!!
POSTPONED! On Sunday, October 19, our Music Minister, James Kennerley, will share in detail the work we plan to do on the organ as part of the campaign. 
We hope to reschedule this shortly
 
        
      
      Sparkles Autumn Garage sale
This cozy market will feature nearly-new accessories, linens, and home goods, plus pre-orders from Saint Mary’s Kitchen for rolls, cookies, cranberry sauce, lobster stew, and more…
This is at the Saint Mary’s Rectory Garage
 
        
      
      Sparkles Autumn Garage sale
This cozy market will feature nearly-new accessories, linens, and home goods, plus pre-orders from Saint Mary’s Kitchen for rolls, cookies, cranberry sauce, lobster stew, and more…
This is at the Saint Mary’s Rectory Garage
 
        
      
      Sparkles Autumn Garage sale
This cozy market will feature nearly-new accessories, linens, and home goods, plus pre-orders from Saint Mary’s Kitchen for rolls, cookies, cranberry sauce, lobster stew, and more…
This is at the Saint Mary’s Rectory Garage
 
        
      
      Sandwiches for Milestone
Sandwiches for Milestone happens the first Sunday of every month! All are welcome to participate in building sandwiches at the coffee hour.
 
        
      
      Sparkles Autumn Garage sale
This cozy market will feature nearly-new accessories, linens, and home goods, plus pre-orders from Saint Mary’s Kitchen for rolls, cookies, cranberry sauce, lobster stew, and more…
 
        
      
      Souper Supper, October 10
Souper Supper happens on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Enjoy Soup, salad, bread and sweet treat, from 5pm to 7pm —All are Welcome!
- October 10: Lasagna soup 
Enjoy this free, sit-down dinner and this community-wide fellowship meal in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be feted with a homemade soup, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Wonderful for singles and families alike. Gather in the Auditorium. No reservations required. Just bring your family and friends and enjoy!
 
        
      
      Blood Drive
There is a critical need for blood! It is safe for all healthy people to give blood. Sign-up today to be a blood donor and give to those who need your blood to survive!
Go to www.redcrossblood.org to make your donor appointment. Location code: StMary
 
        
      
      St Mary Schola presents Nature's Voice
The world premiere of Bruce Fithian’s “Canticle of the Sun” at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Portland
Artistic Director: James Kennerley
 
        
      
      Adult Forum Series coming
Join Deacon Matthew between Sunday Services throughout the Fall. This is the first installment.
 
        
      
      Two Heritage Campaign Sessions
There will be two sessions regarding a Heritage campaign update on Sunday , September 28th
 
        
      
      Souper Supper, September 26
Souper Supper happens on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Enjoy Soup, salad, bread and sweet treat, from 5pm to 7pm —All are Welcome!
- September 26: Autumn Potlatch soup 
Enjoy this free, sit-down dinner and this community-wide fellowship meal in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be feted with a homemade soup, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Wonderful for singles and families alike. Gather in the Auditorium. No reservations required. Just bring your family and friends and enjoy!
 
        
      
      Maine Council of Churches
Come learn more about the Council and meet Executive Director Rev. Jane Field
 
        
      
      Souper Supper, September 12
Souper Supper happens on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Enjoy Soup, salad, bread and sweet treat, from 5pm to 7pm —All are Welcome!
- September 12: Hearty Hamburg Soup 
Enjoy this free, sit-down dinner and this community-wide fellowship meal in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be feted with a homemade soup, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Wonderful for singles and families alike. Gather in the Auditorium. No reservations required. Just bring your family and friends and enjoy!
 
        
      
      Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us for a Blessing of the Backpacks at our 10:15 am worship service on September 7. Children and their parents should check in with Guiding RAY in the lower level of the parish house to register.
The children will bring their backpacks over for blessing during communion.
We are inviting students of all ages (yes, that meanscollege students and adults heading back to school) and teachers to bring your backpacks or work bags tochurch for a special blessing as all head back to classes.
 
        
      
      Sandwiches for Milestone
Sandwiches for Milestone happens the first Sunday of every month! All are welcome to participate in building sandwiches at the coffee hour.
 
        
      
       
        
      
      Choir anyone?
What if I told you that in just one hour a week you could lift your spirits, relieve stress, sharpen your memory, and build lasting friendships — all while praising God in one of the most joyful ways we know?
 
        
      
      Healing Eucharist Begins September 4th
The Healing Eurcharist returns Thursday, September 4th
 
        
      
       
        
      
      United Recovery Fund / Maine Works Picnic at Fort Williams
Location: Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth
Join us in supporting the United Recovery Fund (URF), an organization dedicated to providing sustainable employment, dignity, and purpose for individuals affected by substance use disorder and incarceration. In partnership with Maine Works, URF empowers hundreds of people in our community through meaningful work and a supportive network that fosters healing and recovery.
How You Can Help:
- Sponsor the Picnic – Help make this event a success! 
- Donate Walmart Gift Cards – Contributions will be collected by St. Mary’s to support URF’s mission. 
For more information or to get involved, feel free to email Victoria Kurtz.
Come enjoy an afternoon of community, connection, and compassion at beautiful Fort Williams Park!
 
        
      
      Portland Bach Experience: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
Location: Saint Mary’s Sanctuary
Celebrate the beginning of summer with J.S. Bach’s heartwarming “Wedding Cantata” BWV 202, rapturous Harpsichord Concerto BWV1054, and joyous Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, as well as Arcangelo Corelli’s Concerto in D. Major.
Find out why musicians, musicologists, and NPR consider Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos “as powerful to me as any rock ‘n’ roll song, as energizing as any techno dance music, as driving and thrilling as any punk or heavy metal” (All Things Considered). Includes pre-concert lecture with “Brandenburg Concertos: The Baroque Jam Band.”
SCHEDULE
- 2:00 p.m. – Doors open 
- 2:15 p.m. – Pre-concert lecture 
- 3:00 p.m. – Concert 
TICKETS
- Adults: $35 in advance, $40 at the door 
- Students: $15 in advance, $20 at the door 
- Under 2: Free 
- Purchase tickets here 
 
        
      
      Souper Supper
Location: St. Mary’s Auditorium
- A relaxed evening of fellowship and nourishment 
- All are welcome—singles, families, and neighbors! 
- Donations of Coffee By Design bags ($11–12) support the program. 
 
                        