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April 19 - 29, 2012
News & Notes
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Dear Faithful People of Saint Peter's Church:
160 guests ate breakfast this past Tuesday morning, the largest number of guests in our history. Men and women. Old and young. Veterans of our two most recent wars. Immigrants and asylum seekers. Most homeless. Many employed, or better, underemployed. Three pastors -- Kevin O'Hara, Mark Erson and I -- were present to serve , as usual, with members of each of our parishes, Watson Bosler and Bruce Johnson from Saint Peter's, along with others who volunteer through New York Cares. I watched this scene on Tuesday morning knowing that we would serve the same number of guests with Momentum at noon and 5:00 (for a daily total nearing 500) and I couldn't help but think about the words of this Sunday's Gospel, "he [Jesus] was made known to them in the breaking of the bread." Beginning at the altar, all our tables are Christ's. At each, Christ is made known. Something to think about.
Again I recommend your attendance at our 10:00 Forums this Sunday as Lucinda Mosher continues part 2 of a three-week series WHAT JEWS WANT CHRISTIANS TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW TESTAMENT.
Rites of healing will be included in all liturgies on April 29, the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Looking ahead, I remind you of three major parish events:
- Saturday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m., our annual Memorial Vespers
- Sunday, May 27 , the Day of Pentecost
- Sunday, June 3, Holy Trinity, The First Sunday after Pentecost -- at 11:00 a.m. that day we will celebrate my fifteen years of ministry together with you and inaugurate our 150th Anniversary celebration.
- Sunday, June 10, following the 11:00 a.m. mass, our Annual Congregational Meeting to act on the 2012-2013 budget.
Details on all of the above will follow.
Please continue to keep Pastor Damm, who is currently housebound, and Pastor Spellman in your prayers, along with Howard Blohm who is recovering quite well at home.
Peace and Joy,
Amandus J. Derr
Senior Pastor
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THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 22, 2012
Coffee and Fellowship are available all day beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the following:
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8:45
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Mass
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Chapel
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10:00
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Forum: Lucinda Mosher - What Jews want Christians to know about the New Testament
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Living Room
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11:00
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Mass
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Sanctuary
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12:30
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Brunch
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Living Room
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1:30
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Saint Peter's Book Discussion:
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
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Plaza Room
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1:30
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Misa en espa�ol
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Chapel
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2:30
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Caf� y foro
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Living Room
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5:00
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Jazz Vespers
with Marcus Printup and Riza Printup Duo
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Sanctuary
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6:00
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Supper
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Living Room
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COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP
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BOOK DISCUSSION: The fiction group will discuss The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen.
Sunday, April 22 at 1:15 p.m.
CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETYwith Saint Peter's members Ulrike Klopfer and Josephine Livotti will present "Six Centuries of Music for Chorus, Brass and Organ" at Church of the Heavenly Rest (Fifth Avenue at 90th Street) on Sunday, May 6 at 4:00 p.m. Advance tickets at www.canterburychoral.org.
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April 20
8:00 p.m.
Quibit presents: Organ and Electronics
April 22 - Third Sunday of Easter
5:00 p.m. - Jazz Vespers
Marcus Printup and Riza Printup Duo
April 23
7:00 p.m.
Fundraiser for Clark Terry
April 24
7:30 p.m.
Douglas Townsend Social Networking Concert
April 28
5:00 p.m
Lyra Music Competition
April 29 - Third Sunday of Easter
5:00 p.m. - Jazz Vespers
Greg Abate Quartet with Don Friedman, Harvie S. and Steve Williams
April 30
7:30 p.m.
A Musical Tribute for Drum Legend Charli Persip
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NEW SANCTUARY COALITION OF NYC and its partners will participate in the Jericho Walk at the U.S. Supreme Court as the court hears arguments on the Arizona immigration law SB1070. To join, contact ravi@newsanctuarynyc.org (917-566-4816). A free bus will leave West 4th Street and 6th Avenue at 4 A.M.
Please wear a white shirt/robes and red in solidarity.
PLEASE HELP JAY NEW YORK
Last summer's hurricane Irene created some inconvenience, but little damage to New York City. However, our northern neighbors in Jay (a small Adirondack town) were so severely damaged by this "once in 500-year storm" that they may not ever recover. The town's three hamlets of: Jay, Upper Jay, and Au Sable Forks, lost thousands of trees, its roads and bridges were damaged, as were many homes.
The community has organized relief efforts, but their local resources have not been sufficient for their needs, and they have asked for help from others. New York State and some other relief organizations have participated, but more is needed.
If you are interested in more information and helping to rebuild the town, please visit, http://www.helpjayny.org/events.html.
Donations are tax deductible, and they really need your assistance.
Send to:
Jay Flood Relief Fund
c/o Adirondack Community Trust
PO Box 288
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Fliers can be found in the Narthex
THE MOMENTUM PROJECT
The Momentum Project continues to serve all those with food security issues: the disabled, the unemployed, the homeless, seniors, families with children, and those enduring serious illnesses. Due to severe budget cuts, volunteers are needed for the lunch and dinner program on Tuesdays at Saint Peter's Church:
Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch.
Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for dinner.
If you would like to help with the catering staff and make a difference in your community, please call the Momentum Volunteer Manager, Charles Vaccaro, at 212-691-8100 extension 2104.
SAINT PETER'S BREAKFAST PROGRAM
On Tuesday 160 guests were fed this past Tuesday. So far, we've served 2,647 guests in 2012. 7,643 guests were served in 2011.
To volunteer, come to the front desk between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.
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