St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church

Category: Sermons


The Day of PENTECOST Sunday, May 28, 2023

The Pentecost Service from St. Francis By The Sea Episcopal Church Blue Hill Maine. The Rev. Allan Sandlin, Interim Rector is the Celebrant and The Rev. Tim Boggs is the Guest Preacher. The Rev. Carlton and Lorna Russell, Ministers of…

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The Sixth Sunday of EASTER May 14, 2023

It was a beautiful Mother’s Day celebrated after the service with a super pancake breakfast to raise money for the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. It is to provide confidential financial support to people in need at the Rector’s discretion. We have…

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2023

The May 7, 2023, Homily from St. Francis By The Sea Episcopal Church Blue Hill, Maine. We are happy to welcome as our guest preacher Heather Ford, parishioner, vestry member and soprano soloist in the St. Francis Choir. Heather is…

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The Fourth Sunday of EASTER April 30, 2023

Our beloved Music Directors, Lorna and Carlton, took a very well deserved and long overdue Sunday off. Filling in for them, we welcome Gerald Wheeler back to the organ bench. Gerald served as organist and choirmaster at St. Francis from 1996-2004. Hired by…

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PALM SUNDAY

The Liturgy of the Palms April 2, 2023 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE All but one service are at St. FrancisMaundy Thursday, April 6, 7:00 pmGood Friday, April 7, Stations of the Cross, 12 Noon @ First Congregational Church Blue Hill, MaineGood…

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The Fifth Sunday in LENT March 26, 2023

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE All but one service are at St. FrancisPalm Sunday, April 2, 10:00 amMaundy Thursday, April 6, 7:00 pmGood Friday, April 7, Stations of the Cross, 12 Noon @ First Congregational Church Blue Hill, MaineGood Friday Service, 7:00…

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Fourth Sunday in LENT March 19, 2023

It was the last Sunday of Winter which began with heavy snow showers and by the end of the Service the sun was shining with clear blue skies. A number of people decided it was better not to chance slippery…

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A Funeral for a Friend

On March 6, 2023, we formally said our final Goodbye to The Rev. Dr. Edward Dufresne. He was a dear friend of St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill, Maine. He sang in the choir and was…

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The 2nd Sunday in LENT March 5, 2023

A sunny but cold morning after a wicked winter stormy Saturday. But inside St. Francis by the Sea the feelings were warm and inviting to those who dared make the trip up Hinckley Ridge Road. The Rev. Allan Sandlin, Interim…

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The First Sunday in LENT February 26, 2023

Once again we are not only blessed to have The Rev. Allan Sandlin at the Altar here at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill Maine. As Interim Rector, Fr. Allan will lead us through this period…

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