ST.

DUNSTANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

TID BITS FROM THE TABLE ~ APRIL 29, 2016
UPCOMING WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Sunday, May 1 Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10am, Mother Johanna
Wednesday, May 4 Mid-week Eucharist, 6 pm, Mother Johanna
Sunday, May 8 - Feast of the Ascension transferred, Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10am, Mother Johanna
Wednesday, May 11 Mid-week Eucharist, 6 pm, Mother Johanna
Sunday, May 15 Pentecost, one service, 9 am, Mother Johanna
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Saturday, May 14 Parish Cleanup Day
Sunday, May 15 Vestry Meeting
Sunday, June 12 Vestry Meeting
Sunday, June 19 ECW Meeting
MID-WEEK EUCHARIST UPDATE
The 6 pm Mid-Week Eucharists continue. This Wednesday we celebrate Feast of
Monnica, mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387.
Rectors Discretionary Fund
St. Dunstans has a Rectors Discretionary Fund (RDF) for the use of our priest. These funds are used for
outreach expenses deemed appropriate. Your donations by cash or check to Mother Johannas RDF are
welcome at any time. Undesignated cash donations from the offering the first Sunday of each month will be
directed to the RDF. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
"The month of May is fast approaching and the members of St Dunstans will be providing all the
staff for serving clients at Loaves and Fishes food pantry. This is an important outreach ministry
that we do each year. Please see Joe Stockbridge or Harvey Kelley for your opportunity to help
out. There is something for everyone! Thank You."
Sunday School
Sunday School teachers are needed for the following spring Sunday's. The signup sheet is on the small table
by the coffee table. You are encouraged to form a team to teach and parents are always helpful. Please sign up
at coffee hour or contact Barbara Clark at 669-2384 (babbie2@myfairpoint.net).
May 8 (1 Corinthians 13:1-13, love & Mother's Day)

St Dunstan's Spring Clean Up Day, Saturday May 14, 2016.

The work will include the following:
Spruce up the grounds and parking area, clean and replant some gardens,
rake lawns, clean undercroft, sanctuary, and bell tower.
A substantial lunch and cold drinks will be provided.
Please bring favorite hand tools or special cleaning items.
We are hopeful for a good turnout of volunteers and know that many hands will ensure a success.
Please contact Dan DeLong at dbdelong@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Pentecost Expanded Coffee Hour
Join us after the joint 9 AM service on May 15 for an expanded coffee hour. A sign-up sheet is available downstairs by
the door if you would like to bring in an item to share.

A Sign of Spring
Our thanks to Cheryl and Jerry Whitney for the beautiful floral wreaths that have been gracing our front doors throughout
the Easter season.

Retreat! Retreat!
ECW members are considering hosting a retreat during 2016 for any and all women. If you have any
suggestions or ideas, please fill out a brief survey form so that it can be considered during our May meeting.
Survey forms have been distributed via email and they are also available in the Narthex. A basket to collect
completed forms is also available in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact Leslie.
IN OUR COMMUNITY
The Alcyon Center is an experience of being welcomed body, soul and spirit into the life of a small,
practicing contemplative community. The vision for the Center is rooted in a desire for bold and practical
ways to meet the spiritual hunger of our times. As well as the events listed below, the Center is open for
personal or group retreats.
Meditation/Silent Sit: Mondays (please call ahead) 1-2 pm with 20 minute sit; 5 minute silent walk; 20 minute silent sit
May 6 Quiet Day open to all (period of silence 9am to noon; lunch with conversation noon to 1pm; silence 1to 4 pm)
May 6 Soul Friends, a gathering of women for contemplation, discussion of a specific topic through poetry, literature
and personal experience and reflection - 7-9pm
Bible Reconnaissance open to all an in depth approach to Bible study, concentrating on
May 4 - John 17:20-26 3:30-5:00 pm
May 11-John 14:8-17 (25-27) 3:30-5:00 pm
May 23-Mark 14:12-16 3:30-5:00 pm
May 16-20 - "My only me is God", a classic contemplative prayer intensive: sitting in silence, a daily talk, time for rest
and individual conference lead by Martin Laird, author, professor at Villanova, Augustinian brother.

For more information and directions go to our website at alyconcenter.org; phone (207) 244-1060; email:
office@alcyoncenter.org; write PO Box 40, Seal Cove ME 04674.

Remember to wear your nametags each Sunday!

~WORSHIP and MINISTRY SCHEDULE~
05/01
05/08
Mary DeLong
Dianne Kelley
8:00 Service
8:00 Service
Officiant
Mother Johanna
Mother Johanna
Reader
Jean Rohrer
Marion Frehill
10:00 Service
10:00 Service
Officiant
Mother Johanna
Mother Johanna
Chalice Bearer
Jim Newett
Jim Newett
Lay Readers
Marian Wells, Jim Newett, Dianne Kelley Sarah Whalen, Tracy Shaffer, Harvey
Kelley
Crucifer
Dan DeLong
Dave Wells
Server
Dianne Kelley
Caiden Chattin
Ushers
Mary DeLong and Karl Haller
Ralph Preble and Dan DeLong
Coffee Hour
Tracy Shaffer
Liz and Hyla Tracy
If you should have an emergency, you may contact: Reverend Johanna-Karen Johannson, Priest 902-1013;
Senior WardenDave Wells at 667-6206 (h), 610-3709 (c); Junior WardenDan DeLong at (h) 667-9019. For
pastoral needs: DeaconRev. Joan Preble at 667-4068. Ann is in the office on Thursdays from 9am-3pm. Our
email address is: stdunstansellsworth@gmail.com Note: Ann is on vacation next week (5/5); the next
edition of TidBits will be on May 13. Have a wonderful beginning of May!!
Lay Ministers:
Sacristan