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

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.

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.

Location: Saint Mary’s Auditorium

This May, Saint Mary’s Mission of the Month is Friends of Casco Bay, an organization dedicated to protecting the health of our coastal waters through innovative preservation programs, bay monitoring initiatives, and advocacy.

Representatives from Friends of Casco Bay will give a presentation during Formation in the auditorium about how you can volunteer and support their mission.

Location: First Parish in Portland

Artistic Director James Kennerley leads the dynamic ensemble of singers and instrumentalists in Orpheus Britannicus, a celebration of Henry Purcell (1659–1695), an English Baroque composer.

Showcasing Purcell’s finest music for the opera house, the chamber, and the church, the concert will include Come, ye sons of Art, a splendid work written to celebrate the birthday for Queen Mary in 1694.

Baroque strings, flutes, oboes, natural trumpets, kettle drums and keyboards provide an authentic period sound, complementing the stunning vocal soloists drawn from the ensemble. Performed by specialists in historical performance, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through Purcell’s finest works.

Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets:

• $30 in advance

• $35 at the door

• Free admission for students under 21.

Purchase tickets here.

Proceeds go to our Environmental Grant Program for Cumberland county schools.

Location: Saint Mary’s Auditorium

Free Concert (Donations Welcome)

Experience the magic of vintage American music with Adam Swanson, four-time World Champion of olde-tyme piano playing! This lively concert will feature:

• Ragtime, Jazz & Boogie Woogie

• Gershwin & Showtunes

• Roaring 20s Classics

• Selections from the Great American Songbook

About the Artist:
Adam Swanson is one of the world’s foremost interpreters of historic popular music. A protégé of ragtime legends like Max Morath and Johnny Maddox, he has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center, accompanied silent films in Hollywood, and toured internationally. A gifted historian and entertainer, Adam holds degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and has recorded with acclaimed musicians across genres.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a master at work!

Deacon Matthew leads this thought-provoking Theodicy series exploring God's justice amid suffering and evil. Each standalone session combines teaching with discussion. Content may be challenging - all are welcome to attend as they're able.

May 4: Final Thoughts

• Crucifixion/Resurrection paradox

• Suffering and Joy invitations

Location: The Westin Portland Harborview – Grand Ballroom
(Sponsored by St. Alban’s & the Diocese of Maine)

Join us for a transformative day with Brian McLaren, renowned author, speaker, and public theologian, as he explores how to cultivate hope, purpose, and resilience in a time of global upheaval. His presentation, "A World Unraveling," will address the intersecting crises of our age—environmental, economic, political, and social—while offering wisdom for strengthening communities and nurturing faith in uncertain times.

Event Highlights:

• Keynote & Interactive Sessions – Engage with McLaren’s visionary insights.

• Lunch Provided – Enjoy fellowship and conversation.

• Inspiring Takeaways – Practical tools for facing challenges with courage.

Registration & Details:
→ www.aworldunraveling.org

Open to all seeking hope and a deeper sense of purpose in today’s world.

Special spring break screening of a faith-based film (title TBA). Popcorn provided!

Give the gift of life! Donate blood to help those in need.

Location: St. Mary's Parish House

Registration: Red Cross Blood Donation (Use sponsor code "StMary")

Services:

• 9:00 AM: Festive Eucharist with choir, brass & organ

• 11:00 AM: Festive Eucharist with choir, brass & organ
  Note: No nursery care - families worship together. Church decorated with Easter flowers.

Location: Sanctuary
Details: The Great Vigil - Blessing of New Fire, lighting of Paschal Candle, Exsultet, Baptismal Covenant renewal, and first Easter Eucharist.

Services:

• 12:00 Noon: Liturgy (Chapel)

• 4:00 PM: Family Stations of the Cross (meet in Sanctuary)

• 6:00 PM: Liturgy (Sanctuary)

Services:

• 12:00 Noon: Footwashing & Holy Communion (Chapel)

• 6:00 PM: Agape Meal & Footwashing (Auditorium)

• 7:00 PM: Holy Eucharist (Sanctuary)

• 8:00 PM: All-Night Prayer Watch begins (James Chapel)

Daily Holy Week Prayers - a brief, contemplative midday service.

Daily Holy Week Prayers - a brief, contemplative midday service.

Daily Holy Week Prayers - a brief, contemplative midday service.

Families gather to watch our youth perform an 8-act Passion Play, from Jesus' triumphal entry to the crucifixion. Directed by Emily & Ben Rodgers. Costumes provided!

Deacon Matthew leads this thought-provoking Theodicy series exploring God's justice amid suffering and evil. Each standalone session combines teaching with discussion. Content may be challenging - all are welcome to attend as they're able.

April 13: The Christian Approach I

• Jesus and Suffering

• Emmanuel in Crucifixion

Services: 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium
Details: Liturgy of the Palms begins in the Auditorium with procession. Passion narrative read at both services.

Location: St. Mary’s Auditorium
Menu: Homemade Onion Soup, fresh salad, bread, and dessert
Details:

• Free, all-ages community meal

• No reservations needed—just bring yourself, family, or friends!

• Dine-in only (takeout not available)

Volunteers Needed! Contact the office if you’d like to help with setup, serving, or cleanup.

Renewal of Vows & Blessing of Holy Chrism

Location: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church | 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth

All are welcome to join Bishop Thomas J. Brown, clergy, and laity across the diocese for this sacred Chrism Mass—a powerful tradition of renewal, unity, and preparation for Holy Week.

The day will include:

• 10:00 AM – Morning Hospitality (Coffee & Fellowship)

• 11:00 AM – Holy Eucharist with:

  • Blessing of Holy Chrism (used for baptisms and confirmations)

  • Renewal of Ordination Vows (clergy) & Baptismal Promises (laity)

  • Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Libby Catania

• 12:00 PM – Clergy Lunch & Discussion with Bishop Brown (All clergy invited)

Details:

• Carpooling encouraged (Parking is limited).

• Registration is free but required → [Register Here]

• Contact Lauralee Raymond at (207) 772-1953 or [email protected] with any questions. 

A meaningful opportunity to reconnect with our shared baptismal covenant and diocesan community.

Deacon Matthew leads this thought-provoking Theodicy series exploring God's justice amid suffering and evil. Each standalone session combines teaching with discussion. Content may be challenging - all are welcome to attend as they're able.

April 6: The Modern Problem II

• Post-Holocaust Jewish responses

• Theology of Protest

• "Is God Abusive?" discussion

Help prepare sandwiches for Milestone during the 9:15 AM gathering hour. All are welcome to participate!

Location: Guild Room

Join us for a reflective Lenten Quiet Morning exploring the sacrament of baptism and its vows. Through discussion, prayer, and silence, we’ll engage with the baptismal promises and their meaning in our daily lives. The morning will conclude with a renewal of vows. Open to all—whether baptized, curious, or seeking renewal. Come for the full session or drop in as you’re able.

Contact: For questions, email Merle Marie Troeger at [email protected].

Deacon Matthew leads this thought-provoking Theodicy series exploring God's justice amid suffering and evil. Each standalone session combines teaching with discussion. Content may be challenging - all are welcome to attend as they're able.

March 30: The Modern Problem I

• Historical Christian Atrocities (Slavery/Crusades)

• Holocaust examination