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Worship
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Sundays:
8 AM: Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
9 AM: Wee Believers
(Families with children
six and under)
10 AM: Holy Eucharist and
Church School
(children join their parents
for Communion)
Wednesdays:
12 Noon: Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
(Chapel)
11 AM: Lectio Divina
(1st & 3rd Wednesdays)
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Upcoming Sunday Readings
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You can look ahead at the readings for this Sunday by connecting to the Lectionary Page.
This Sunday, June 18, is
the Second Sunday after the Pentecost.
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A Message from Our Interim Rector
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"Summer Season of the Spirit"
Ever get a sudden inspiration to do something good? Feel moved to reach out in compassion to help another? This is likely to be the Spirit at work in your spirit.
Almost half the Church Year--the Pentecost Season--focuses on the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The Spirit is the dimension of God "nearer than breathing," which animates all life and seeks to work with us to bring forth all our best, Christ-like qualities. From Advent to Pentecost
Sunday we focus on the life of Christ, so we can see what God-like character in action looks like. Then we have a season where we hear,
Sunday by
Sunday, the substance of Jesus' teaching to help us apply what Jesus taught in our daily lives.
Summer Sundays are important! Don't miss hearing, week by week, what Jesus actually told us to do, and how he saw human life in God.
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Bishop Beckwith's Visitation at all Services
June 18
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Our Diocesan Bishop will be with us to preach, celebrate Communion, lead us in a renewal of our baptismal vows, and lead a Bishop's Forum during a special Coffee Hour in the Undercroft after the
10 am service.
We are all asked ponder this question:
"What part do you feel you play in God's mission in the world?
What are some of the ways you serve God's purposes?"
The Vestry will then meet with the Bishop for lunch to discuss how we see St. Peter's serving God's purposes in our communities.
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Father Anthony's Institution on June 17
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Father's Day Grief
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It's easy to forget that for many, this upcoming Sunday, Father's Day, can be full of emotional landmines. Our Pastoral Assistant and Bereavement Specialist, Vince Corso, offers his insights to spouses with young children who are coping with the death of a Dad, in the lead-up to Father's Day. The article is
published on-line at SheKnows.com or you may
download a copy here.
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VBS Craft Night, Monday, 6/19
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We will hold HERO CENTRAL VBS on August 7-11!
Thanks to those who came to our craft and decorating night last week. Our next volunteer opportunity is coming up in June!
Join us Monday, June 19 at 7:30 in the Upper Room for a Craft & Decorating Night!
Registration has opened and is filling up quickly! If you would like to have your child join us, please
fill out the registration form and return it to the church office soon.
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Summer Schedule
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Staff Planning Day
Wednesday, January 21
Office Closed - No Midweek Eucharist
9 am
Sunday Wee Believers is over until
September 10
Last Wednesday
Noon Healing Eucharist on
June 28
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Street Fair Thanks
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To all who hammered, hauled, stood for hours, picked up balls, carried, fed people, sold tickets of all types, donated food, books and those amazing Tricky Tray baskets ... to those who came to the Fair, brought friends and relatives ... and to all those in between ...
Thank You!!
It was a hugely successful Street Fair and we couldn't have done it with out everyone's help. It was truly St. Peter's at its best!
Peace & Love,
Your Street Fair Committee
If you were one of those wonderful people who put out a Street Fair lawn sign please return it to the church office porch so we can re-use it for next year :) Thanks!
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Sunday School
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Family Church
Our Junior SPY did a spectacular job with Family Church! Our readers were Zoe Boggier, Donte Chance, and Anna Torok, who each read so clearly and beautifully. Abby Boggier and Katie Butler were a big help ushering, and our elements were carried so carefully by cousins Julia DiGiovanni and Katelyn Wescott. Family Church will take a break for the summer :(
Although
Sunday School & Family Church will be on break for the summer, children are ALWAYS welcome in "big" church so I hope to see you all during the summer! Please consider helping with these important ministries next year. If you have any questions reach out, I'd love to talk to you!
With Faith & Love,
Dana Leach
[email protected]
Nursery Care
Nursery Care will continue to be available for children 3 and younger through the end of June, then will take a break for July and August. Michelle & Ann will be back again after Labor Day to care for our littlest parishioners. The little ones are always welcome in "big" church, however :)
With Faith & Love,
Dana Leach
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Ornament of Lost Coin Window
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A replica of the window dedicated to Mother Stephanie last week will be available on a Christmas ornament, and proceeds will be divided between the parish and a purse for Mother Stephanie.
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Coffee Hour: Mutual Give and Take in Action
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Mutuality is at the heart of Christian practice, and the heart-beat of Saint Peter's is mutual support: some prepare the altar for the rest of us, others read so we may hear. Some take flowers to the sick and shut-in, others greet us warmly as we enter for worship. Church School teachers educate children from any family of the parish and OpShop Volunteers touch the lives of people in the larger community.
Likewise, our after-service coffee hours are a kind of "rotating pot-luck" offering of members to members: each week a different family hosts the coffee hour for all who come. The rules are simple (and posted in the Upper Room): make the coffee (easy), bring some goodies (doesn't have to be fancy!), and tidy up the space when finished. You are invited to "join the mutuality" by signing up for hosting one week this season. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Upper Room.
Help us help make Saint Peter's
a welcoming space for all!
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The OpShop
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Our regular hours are
Thursday, 1 - 4 pm
Saturday, 10am - 2pm
We will be closed June 10,
reopening on June 15.
Stay tuned for our Summer Sale Days!
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Please Help Our Local Food Pantry
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The need is great, your donation makes a difference!!
The next time you are shopping, please simply buy a double for one or two of your regular items. That's it! Don't worry about whether it's "this month's" item, it doesn't even need to be edible (a little bit of mascara could be a real treat for someone!). Please just bring an item or two each week when you can, and think of what a difference it will make!
Thank you for your generosity!
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Saint Peter's On the Web
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Did you know that Saint Peter's has our own YouTube channel? We include the Gospel reading with the sermon for your reference, and try to highlight special music by our Combined Choirs as well as the Cherub Choir.
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Amazon Smiles
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Ple
ase keep Saint Peter's in mind
when you shop online
If you
follow our Saint Peter's link to get to Amazon.com, we receive a percentage back in advertising revenue, and we are currently earning 6.5%! The more clicks and purchases we receive, the greater this percentage.
In addition, when you shop at
smile.amazon.com, you may select Saint Peter's as your charity of choice and Amazon will donate a portion (0.5%) of the purchase price to Saint Peter's.
Please note that
you are not charged
any additional fees by shopping using these links, and you may change your charity of choice at any time. Amazon Smiles is a one-time sign-up; and earnings are in addition to those from the advertising program.
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Pastoral Counseling
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Our Pastoral Assistant, Vince Corso, is available to Saint Peter's parishioners for advice and counseling--especially around issues of grief and loss.
If additional counseling is desired, you may engage with him through his private practice.
compassion identity
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Piano Lessons
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John Pivarnik is currently offering piano lessons for beginners through adults, with or without prior musical training. Please contact John at 973-377-9068 or by e-mail for scheduling and more details. |
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