Pentecost with a welcome back May 23rd The vestry has agreed that we will return to indoor services while also continuing to offer online presence (via Zoom, Facebook and YouTube) for those who feel more comfortable being present online. This will take place on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd. All Covid restrictions will apply, including masks even if vaccinated. Stay tuned for more information from the vestry and our Co-Wardens, Peg and Larry.
From our deacon, Peggy Day Please consider going to the Partners for Peace web page and making a donation. Puritan with match every donation made up to $5000 until the end of the month.
Fund Raiser in the Making This is a follow up to the fundraising suggestion announced last week. The church is looking at selling Hannaford gift cards as a way of raising money which doesn’t cost the congregation anything extra. For example if you know that you are going to spend $50 during your weekly shopping, you could buy a $50 gift card and the church would gain $2.50. If we sold even 10 such cards in the course of a month that would be $25 in a pretty painless fashion. These cards work like any other gift card. They can be used with the To Go program. We can purchase the cards in various denominations $25 to $100 or more. Please let Pat, Rita, Paula or Sandra know if you would like to participate. Thanks in advance for considering trying it at least once. Pat Blethen
Clynk update As of the beginning of April the Clynk account balance is $51.95. We are half way toward our next $100 goal. As before, when we reach this goal we will withdraw the $100 and donate it to support a community outreach program.
Food and Medicine (FAM) has proven to be a vital community organization. We want to show them the support they have shown all of us over the years. All dues are on a sliding scale, $0 to whatever you wish to contribute. There are NO barriers EVER to being a part of this community! Please consider joining their ranks or making a contribution today. Thank you!
Holyoke Street Neighborhood Garden is gearing up for the growing season. You can help by contacting Mary Ann Perry at 570-3113 or maryann_perry@hotmail.com. You might know someone who would also like to participate. We will be receiving compost mix at the end of April or first of May so will begin to prepare for planting then. You might like to help once or on a regular basis by prepping the beds, planting, weeding, watering, and of course harvesting. We also will need a list of people interested in receiving produce. Many hands make light work. St. Pat’s Flower beds are looking good right now, but Ellen Fisher needs consistent help to maintain them throughout the growing season. Please offer to be a summer gardener. Contact Ellen at ellenfisher@hotmail.com.
Columbia Street Luncheon is May 2 Columbia St. Lunch for the homeless is now going to be a warm meal again! When it is our turn on May 2nd , we will be offering chicken casseroles with green beans, rolls, pickles, and fruit. Dessert will be bread pudding topped with whipped cream. We will need help with the casseroles and fruit. Email or call Ellen Fisher if you are willing to do so.( ellenfisher@hotmail.com or 207- 944-7656)Thanks.