St. Peter's News

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Upcoming Events

You can view our complete calendar here for all scheduled events and activities.

Sunday, March 9

Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Recovery Inc. at 7 p.m. in the library.

Tuesday, March 11

Rooted Tree Rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Vestry Meeting at 7 p.m. in the library.

Wednesday, March 12

Holy Eucharist and Healing Service at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel.
St. Peter's Purlers Knitting Group at 11 a.m. in the library.

Thursday, March 13

Rooted Tree Rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
Community Partnerships Meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Choir Practice at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Worship

The First Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.

March 9, 2025

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The Sunday Leaflet is available every Friday on the home page of the St. Peter's website.

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Happening This Sunday, March 9

"I Give Up" Sunday Forum

Rev. Barb will lead a discussion on the art of surrender, reflecting on the Lenten practices of fasting and abstinence following morning worship.

Youth and Teen Night: Pizza and Game Night at 6 p.m. on Lower Level

The monthly Youth and Teen gathering will be held on the lower level in the blue room this Sunday. Participants will enjoy an evening of delicious pizza and fun activities. The program is open to kids aged 11 and older. Please make sure to RSVP with Rev. Barb (stpeter654rector@gmail.com) if your child will be attending.

Planning a Holy Lent

2025 Lenten Programing

The Montgomery Deanery Lenten Series: Prayer Practices and Spirituality Begins on Monday, March 10

Join members of local Episcopal Churches on Monday evenings during Lent for "Prayer Practices and Spirituality," a series exploring different ways to deepen your prayer life. Each evening begins with a simple meal of soup and bread at 6:30 p.m., followed by an interactive session from 7–8 p.m. at All Hallows Episcopal Church, 262 Bent Road, Wyncote. Each week, a different leader will guide us through a unique prayer practice. Come for one evening or join us for the whole series! All are welcome. No registration is required.

See the speaker schedule below.

March 10 – Imaginative Prayer - The Rev. Mary McCullough (retired)
March 17 –The Rev. Chris Exley (All Hallows)
March 14 – Centering Prayer – The Rev. Eric Bond (St. John’s Huntingdon Valley)
March 31 – Icon Collage - The Rev. Emily Given (The Church of the Messiah Gwynedd)
April 7 – Lectio Divina - The Rev. Madeline (St. Anne’s Abington)

Learning

Episcopal 101 Classes Begin Next Wednesday, March 12 on Zoom

Rev. Barb will lead an introduction to the Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays during Lent (March 12, 19, April 2, and April 9) on Zoom.

The classes provide an introduction to the Episcopal beliefs and practice as well as preparation for adults who wish to be formally received or confirmed in the Episcopal Church. For more information please contact Rev. Barb at Stpeter654rector@gmail.com.

Prayer and Worship

Lenten Quiet Morning: March 15

Join The Rev. Mary McCullough at All Hallows Church, 262 Bent Road, Wyncote, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to noon for a morning of meditation on the themes of "Suffering, Surrender, and the Embrace of Grace." Register here.

Lenten Taizé Service: March 26

This beautiful candlelight service of Taizé chant and prayer invites all to enter the simple rhythms of the Lenten season on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter's.

Lent Schedule at St. Peter's

Use the button below to view the full Lenten schedule on the St. Peter's website.

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Note from the Parish Nurse: Protecting Yourself and Family Against Measles

Dear Beloved Members of St. Peter’s,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to you today with an important update regarding a recent health concern in our community. As of Sunday, March 2nd, a case of measles has been confirmed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Officials have reported that the measles case is related to an unvaccinated child. While this news may be concerning, I want to provide you with helpful information on how to protect yourself and your family.

What is Measles?

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It begins with symptoms similar to a cold, such as fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash that usually begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

How Dangerous Can Measles Be?

One in 20 children who catch measles can develop pneumonia. One out of 1,000 children can develop encephalitis (swelling of the brain), which can lead to seizures, deafness, or intellectual disability. Three out of 1,000 children can die from measles. Before this year, there hadn't been a child death from measles since 2003. To create herd immunity, where an unvaccinated person is unlikely to be infected, at least 95% of people must be vaccinated.

If you have been exposed to measles and are unvaccinated, you can be contagious for 4 days before the rash appears, and continue to be contagious for 4 to 5 days after the rash appears.

How to Protect Yourself and Others:

Vaccination is Key: The most effective way to prevent measles is through vaccination. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective in preventing the disease. If you or your children have not yet received the MMR vaccine, please consider scheduling an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as possible. If you are unsure of your vaccination status, consult your doctor. If you had measles as a child, you should have immunity to the virus, but you can have your blood titers drawn to be sure.

Read the rest of the letter from parish nurse, Kristina Marchuk, with the button below.

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Faith In Action

Weekly updates on ways to work for justice and serve others as people of faith.

Donate to the Food Cupboard this Lent

This Lent, consider including items for the the food cupboard in your Lenten giving. Drop them off in the wagon at the back of the church on Sundays, or place them on the shelves at the food cupboard entrance any time during the week.

We need soup, mac & cheese, spaghetti-Os, protein such as stew, chicken, tuna, Spam, and peanut butter and jelly.

Our neighbors appreciate your donations.

Thank you for your support,

Audrey Kipphut and Rick DeKalb.

Learn more about this ministry here.

Use the button below to download the shopping list.

Printable Grocery List

Weekly Anthem Spotlight

Come to Me, All You Who Labor

"It is rare, indeed, to find nothing about a musical composition or its composer when searching the internet. While the World Wide Web can give us the most mundane descriptions and facts about almost anything, our Anthem for this week and its composer has totally eluded all."

Episcopal Church Women Rally Saturday, March 29 at 8 a.m.

The Episcopal Church Women is hosting its ECW Rally at St. Peter's. The event is for all in the Diocese who identify as women to come together for a day of fun and learning. The event, which includes lunch, is free. We will have inspiring speakers sharing stories of the contributions of women in the church. Represented parishes are asked to bring a poster showcasing the work women are doing within their community. You can expect a variety of activities, including games and surprise entertainment as well as raffles with great prizes.

St. Peter's kitchen coordinators, Deborah Way and Suzanne Teleha, plan to prepare a delicious lunch for everyone to enjoy. We are seeking breakfast donations of coffee cakes, breakfast rolls, or donuts. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Additionally, we’ll need a few volunteers to help with cleanup after the event.

Spanish Translators will be available for this event. Share the flyer with your family and friends.

Use the button below to sign up to donate items or volunteer.

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Save the Date

Charlie Zahm at St. Peter's: Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

Charlie Zahm, known for his traditional Irish and Scottish Celtic music, will perform with Tad Marks on the fiddle at St. Peter's this spring. As the concert gets closer, we will be asking for help with selling tickets at the door, welcoming people, setting up/cleaning up, and providing refreshments. All concert proceeds will support the parish programs.

Learn more about Charlie Zahm here. Special thanks to Dave Kipphut for helping St. Peter's secure a spot on Charlie's busy schedule.

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