WISCASSET

In order to raise funds to pay the bill for fixing its steeple, St. Philip’s Church, in Wiscasset is holding a baked bean and casserole supper.

On Feb. 18 from 5-6 p.m., people are invited to a supper complete with baked beans, casseroles, salads, breads, beverage, and dessert.

When the bell of a Sunday morning a couple of years ago began to thud instead of ring, and the bell rope seemed longer than usual, examination revealed that the bell carriage had crumbled. Not only that, the steps inside the steeple were too dangerous to use, and if that wasn’t enough, the copper sheathing meant to keep moisture out of the belfry, had loosened at the seams and was unable to do its job, causing more issues.

Thanks to a small group of concerned parishioners, a matching grant from the Maine Community Foundation was awarded to cover much of the reconstruction costs. Now the church needs the help of the greater community to live up to its end of the grant.

The charge for the meal is by donation. No donation is too small or too big. To make a reservation or to obtain further information, call (207) 882-7184. Leave a name and a return phone number for verification.