Serve
Service to those within and outside the community of faith is an essential part of the mission of this parish. Currently, we engage in service in the following areas. New efforts in outreach are always welcome.
Feeding the Hungry
Parishioners are encouraged to bring non-perishable food regularly to church, which is then transported to the Bar Harbor Food Bank and made available to those in need. Additional help in encouraging donations and transporting food is always welcome. A donation box for the Westside Food Pantry is located in St. Mary’s Chapel. This organization provides food vouchers to those in need on Mount Desert Island.
Angel Tree
At Christmas time the parish organizes a special fund drive to support individuals and/or organizations in need on Mount Desert Island.
The Stroud Fund
Through the generosity of Dr. Morris W. Stroud III, a permanent outreach fund was established in 1990. Income from this fund is disbursed for community needs and projects by the Vestry. Grants are made on a quarterly basis, with applications being reviewed on behalf of the Vestry by the Stroud Fund Committee.
The fund distributes approximately $30,000 a year. Applications must be completed and submitted electronically, using Word. Read the guidelines.
You may download an application here.
