This Sunday - Crossroads Camp Sunday

This Sunday, 10/18, we welcome Helen Payanzo, the Program Director from Crossroads Camp & Retreat Center, who will speak at both services in place of the sermon and be present to answer your questions and provide info material during coffee hour.

Crossroads Camp, located in Port Murray, NJ is a precious resource of the New Jersey Synod of the Lutheran Church (ELCA) and our own Episcopal Diocese of Newark. It is a welcoming and inclusive community providing life-changing and sacred adventures for renewal growth and joy for all ages. Helen will inform us of the wonderful opportunities that Crossroads provides for all.

Make your 2027 Stewardship Pledge

This week each St. Peter's family will receive your 2027 Stewardship package in the mail.

Our 2027 Stewardship committee invites your prayerful consideration for your support of our parish mission and make a 2027 pledge to St. Peter's that is both a part of your worship and that is meaningful for your family.

You can do that by returning your pledge card to the parish or putting it in the Sunday collection plate before December 13. Or you can do it right now electronically by clicking the button below.Thank you!

Urgent Request from our partners at Church World Services - Halloween Costumes & Candy

This week, we received a request from Marina, The Case Worker from CWS overseeing Ukrainian refugee families in Northern NJ, she wrote:

Dear Reverend Michael, 

We are deeply grateful for all the help your church collected last year for Church World Service refugee families. Your support meant so much to our clients.

Now, on the eve of the holidays, we are collecting Halloween costumes and sweets for the children, so they can feel good and participate in school and community events.



We would be very grateful if your parish could help us again with new or used costumes of any size.

With sincere gratitude,

Marina

Case Manager

Ukrainian School Impact

Church World Services

Please bring costumes and candy to church over the next two Sundays and we will get the donations to CWS before Halloween.

Today - The feast day of St. Theresa of Avila

Today, the feast of St. Theresa of Avila, marks the 10th anniversary of the Reception of my Holy Orders into the Episcopal Church. I am profoundly grateful for the goodness and loving kindness that God has had on me and the continued faithfulness and generosity of the parishioners and friends of St. Peter's. I pray this day, through the intercession of St. Theresa, that the Lord may give me a share in His Spirit that I might serve Him, my family and all of you with gladness and singleness of heart. Peace and blessings, Fr. Michael

Upcoming Events

Sat, Oct 17, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm - St. John's Saturday Luncheon (Steve's Group)

Sun, Oct 18, 9:00 am - Liturgical Ministry Meeting - Vestry Conference Room (Training and refresher for all USHERS, LAY READERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - New & Experienced - Please come if you are able)

Wed, Oct 21, 7 pm - Regional Faith Community - Word Celebration at St. Peter's - The Biblical theme we will sit with is "Light and Dark." All are welcome!

Sun, Oct 25, 10:15 am - Holy Baptism of Tara Guatta daughter of Samantha & Brian

Sat, Nov. 7, 11:00 am - Norman Myatt's Memorial Service at St. Peter's

Sat, Nov. 7, 6:00 pm - St. John's Boonton, Fish & Chip Dinner (See below for details)

Tuesday, Nov 10, 5:00 to 7:00 pm - MHA Social Club Dinner