St. Peter's by-the-Sea
Episcopal Church
500 South Country Road
Bay Shore, New York 11706

631-665-0051
631-665-0052 (FAX)

The Fourth Sunday
after Epiphany

30 January 2022
WINTER STORM ALERT!!

Should conditions on Sunday morning require cancelling the 10AM Service, an E-mail notice will be sent, and a message left on the Parish Telephone Answering System. Please be on the alert for any potential closure announcements!
Click on the image above to open the Service Leaflet for this Sunday
Click on the image above to open the Lessons and Prayers for Sunday
— For the Service This Sunday —
 
Officiant and Preacher - The Right Reverend Johncy Itty
Lector - Brian Clark
Lay Eucharistic Minister and Intercessor - Joan Derle
Acolyte - Bob Birch
Organist - Mark Engelhardt
Ushers - Theresa Macario, Irene Feola
Altar Guild - Linda Brady, Juanita Moon, Jeannie Taylor


Parish Notices for
Sunday, January 30, 2022

All are invited to join us for Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30am and Sundays at 9am in the Lounge.
 
Congratulations to all the newly elected members of the Vestry! The new roster is published on the back cover of the service booklet.
 
Next Sunday, we will be pleased to welcome Boy Scout Troop 43 and Girl Scout Troop 430 as they will be attending our Parish Eucharist for Scout Sunday.
 
St. Peter’s will be marching in the Bay Shore St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 12. Any parishioners interested in joining us are asked to contact Brian Clark.
— Prayers for the Week —
 
We pray for those for whom our prayers have been asked: Abigail, Andrea, Ann, Annette, Autumn, Betty C., Bill, Chris, Cindy, Corey, Deanna, Diane, Donna, Elinor, Felix (Sr.), Gary, Greg, Hannah, Jim, Joel, Joy, June, Kamryn, Lorraine, Matthew, Michelle, Mother Vivian, Muriel, Paul, Rick, Bishop Rodney Michel, Roger, Sarah Grace, Shanti, Sister Joy, Steve, Sue, Vincent, and William;
 
We pray for those who have died; and all those grieving the death of a loved one, that they may they find comfort and peace;
 
We pray for those in military service, and especially for Christian, Erik, John, Matt, Robert, and Stephen;
 
We pray for the unemployed and underemployed; for all who suffer from addictions; for all who suffer chronic illness, and for all caregivers;

We pray for our companion diocese of Torit of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan; and for mercy, peace, and justice among all peoples, especially those whose lives have been devastated by natural disasters, terrorism, war, famine, tyranny, or injustice;
 
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for All Saints', Brooklyn; Church of the Ascension, Brooklyn; Calvary & St. Cyprian's, Brooklyn; Christ Church, Bay Ridge; Christ Church, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn; St. Mark's Day School, Brooklyn; Emmanuel Church, Brooklyn;

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean; and these Dioceses of Churches of the Anglican Communion: Kano (Nigeria); Kansas, Western Kansas (USA); Kanyakumari (South India); Kapoeta (South Sudan); Kapsabet (Kenya).

Diocesan and state health guidelines prevail. Please observe the procedures listed below, and as always, thank you for observing these protocols, which is an expression of your care for everyone in the Parish family.
 
AT THE TIME FOR COMMUNION:
¨ Only the Host (Bread) will be distributed; not wine
¨ Please approach the Altar in SINGLE FILE from the Center aisle only, not the side aisles
¨ Communicants should sanitize their hands before receiving the host.
¨ The Host will be placed in the palm of each Communicant, not on the tongue
¨ Please return to your seat, by way of the side aisles

Please also remember, per the mandates of the State of New York and
The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island:
 
· Face Masks are required to be worn by all in attendance at all times.
(We have a supply on hand, if you forgot yours.)
 
· Physical Distancing of 6 feet should be maintained at all times, and pews are marked for that purpose.
 
· Please place your offering in one of the Offering Plates near the Altar before the service begins.
On our Website: Preparing for Sunday . . . You can access Sunday lectionary readings at your convenience, and reflect and pray over them at any time. The lessons for three Sundays (previous week, upcoming week, and the following week) each have an overview, easy-to-read and understand scripture backgrounds, a reflection and prayer starter to enhance your worship experience. Just click on the PREPARING FOR SUNDAY icon at the top of the Sidebar on our home page.
Online Donations to St. Peter's Ministries: 
You can donate online and even use our safe and secure parish website for pledging, and making donations to the Food Pantry, and to the Music Program. Look for "Donate" at www.stpetersbayshore.org.
 
You may also direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to St. Peter's: Individuals who participate in the Thrivent financial network and have Choice Dollars can designate these dollars to St. Peter's. To learn more, contact your Thrivent rep or call (800) 847-4836 and mention Choice Dollars.

The Parish office can receive your pledges and gifts via US Mail, and we are now able to accept your donations and pledge payments electronically through PayPal (which charges a 2.5% fee), or if your bank is a registered Zelle user, you may make donations by sending to
businessoffice@stpetersbayshore.org.
 
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