I was blessed this week to share at Ladies of Hope, a local monthly Bible study, about a practice that helps prepare me for my day — praying the armor of God. Plenty of people pray the rosary of the Lord’s Prayer. When we pray, it is often helpful to have a guide or template. […]
2018
Service to recognize alter servers’ contributions
AUGUSTA — Children and teens from around the Diocese of Portland will gather with their families, Bishop Robert P. Deeley, and area priests for the Altar Server Festival from 2-6:30 p.m. on Sunday inside and outside of St. Mary of the Assumption Church on 41 Western Ave. in Augusta. The day of fun, activities, and […]
UU church names groups to be supported by concerts
BRUNSWICK The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick has picked a pair of charities to support with money raised from its 2018-19 concert series. The church will give a portion of its earnings from the concerts to the Gathering Place, a Brunswick day shelter that supports about 50-70 impoverished and homeless guests each day, and the […]
Living the Word
“And now faith, hope and love abide, these three, and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Charity The word charity is a translation of the Greek word “agape,” which means love of all humankind, friends and enemies alike, and it is said to be the greatest of the three Christian graces. We […]
Dr. Outwin leading Orr’s Island service
ORR’S ISLAND — Dr. Charles Patrick Outwin, who serves as the cathedral historian at St. Luke’s in Portland, will lead a morning prayer service starting at 9 a.m. Sunday. He will speak about the upcoming 2020 bicentennial of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine as well as the role of summer chapels in its continuing development. […]
Rockland priest leads Bailey Island service
BAILEY ISLAND — The Rev. Sheila Seekins of Rockland will be the celebrant of this week’s service at All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Chapel, Bailey Island, on Sunday. The service begins at 9:30 a.m., and all are welcome.
Sondra Sue Yates
BATH — Sondra Sue Yates, 82, of Bath, passed away peacefully while napping pain-free at home on Friday, July 6, 2018, with her family at her side. Sondra was diagnosed with lung cancer in June of 2017 and was told that she had 6-8 weeks to live. Sondra was soon anointed by Paster Harry Gomez […]
Gwendolyn Dutton
BATH — Gwendolyn Dutton, much loved by her family and friends, passed away at 12:55 P.M. on Monday, August 13, 2018, at the age of 98. She was born in Bath, Maine, on July 22, 1920, to Ralph and Mabel (Curran) Lewis. Her father Ralph was a “paperhanger” by trade; her mother Mabel was a […]
Michael Bornyak
PHIPPSBURG — Michael Bornyak, 82, of Phippsburg, Maine, passed away suddenly Friday, August 10, 2018 at Mid Coast Hospital. He was born in Johnstown, PA, November 6, 1935, to parents who emigrated from Czechoslovakia. Mike spent his career as a tug boat captain. He loved the sea and was most at home when he was […]
Carol A. Palesky
TOPSHAM — Carol A. Palesky, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 12, 2018, at the Hawthorne House in Freeport. She was born on May 13, 1940, in West Orange, NJ. She was married to Jacob Palesky on June 12, 1976, who was by her side every day caring for […]
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