The Parish of
St. Mary and St. Jude
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Opportunities for Lay Ministries
Vestry: Elected parishioners serve three-year terms on the vestry overseeing finances, facilities, parish policies, programs, and personnel. Two members of the vestry are elected as Wardens of the parish. The vestry meets monthly. Christian Education: The parish conducts regular Sunday School on site, year-round. One paid teacher and a number of volunteers lead the Sunday School Bible discussions, craft projects, liturgical lessons, and the annual Christmas pageant. Adult Education: Traditionally, the rector has conducted weekly adult Bible study or discussion groups. A Bible study group for men and women meets regularly during the summer months. Rectors and others qualified as mentors conduct the Education for Ministry program, sponsored by The University of the South (Sewanee). This is a four-year, 39-weeks per year program that takes place between September and June. Outreach: A number of programs throughout the year offer parishioners the opportunity for community involvement. Some of these are the collection and distribution of food to the needy, visitation and socialization for shut ins and the elderly, an "Angel Tree" program designed to distribute clothing and gifts to community members in need at Christmas, lay Eucharistic ministry, and participation in conducting Sunday services at area nursing homes on a rotating basis with other churches. The Stroud Fund accepts requests from the community, and meets quarterly to vote on the distribution of funds. Newsletter: The parish publishes "The Harbor Chart," a monthly newsletter informing parish members of church activities and events, issues of concern, opportunities for ministry, and containing messages of inspiration and challenge from the rector and wardens. |
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The Parish of St. Mary and St. Jude
P.O. Box 105, Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662 Tel: 207.276.5588 Fax: 207.276.3220