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October 4 - 14, 2012

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  All Nite Soul 2012

 

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Dear Faithful People
of Saint Peter's Church:

In the liturgical sense, this Sunday is in ordinary time.  But at Saint Peter's, September and October are never ordinary time.  This Sunday is no exception to that:  As you can see above, our annual ALL NITE SOUL extravaganza begins at with Jazz Vespers at 5:00 p.m. and continues with the concert at 7:00 p.m.

 

ALL NITE SOUL has several affects on the rest of the day.

 

First, BerlinVokal conducted by Michael Betzner-Brandt will provide some of our music at the 11:00 a.m. mass.  BerlinVokal is a German Church choir which, in 2011, helped our own Ike Sturm premiere his jazz mass in Berlin.  It will be a joy to welcome them!

 

Second, instead of our regular home-cooked Brunch, we'll be "ordering in" pizza and salad.  I know you'll want to be prepared for that.

 

Third, there is an OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE occasioned by ALL NITE SOUL.  Every year the people of Saint Peter's provide desserts to sell at ALL NITE SOUL.  This not only provides a nice, homey touch, but also reduces our expenses.  If you can, please bring your homemade or store-bought desserts to the kitchen on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning (October 6 or 7).

  

Also this Sunday our 10:00 a.m. Forum in the Living Room, entitled "An Unexpected Journey" : One daughter's story of learning and acceptance.........and dealing with Alzheimer's Disease, will be led by Donna Marie Arigo.

 

Our carefully-planned, long-awaited NARTHEX RENOVATION has begun and will continue this Monday, October 8, when Saint Peter's is closed.  On that day, and possibly into Tuesday, new carpeting will be laid in the Narthex and Great Stairs. On Sunday you will see that, in preparation for this work and for the new furnishings in the Narthex, the Reception Desk will have been removed.  This entire project will be completed over the next few weeks.  We will bless and dedicate our new Narthex on December 9, 2012, the Second Sunday in Advent and the 35th Anniversary of the Consecration of Saint Peter's Church.  Our Presiding Bishop, Mark Hanson will preach and preside at all liturgies on that day.

 

In preparation for this major renovation, a Narthex Task Force, made up of several of our committee chairs, staff and congregational members, the Design Committee, chaired by Kristian Kraai and with Pastor Jared Stahler's creative support, have met, discussed and worked endless hours to get us to this day.  As the old is removed and the new comes in, please join me in thanking God for all these dedicated, creative and hospitality-conscious leaders.

 

Next Sunday, October 14, we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council with Father James Loughran of the Franciscan Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute, leading the 10:00 a.m. Forum and preaching at the 11:00 a.m. mass.  We've also invited the Rev. Dr. Eugene L. Brand to preside at that mass.  Vatican II played a significant role, not only in 'opening the windows' of the Roman Catholic communion but in the design of our liturgy and, ultimately, this church building.  

 

Our annual Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, October 28 following the 11:00 a.m. mass.  This meeting, which will be officially announced next week, regularly includes the election of new Council members and of a member of our Trust Committee.  The Parish Council has re-nominated Arthur Clark to a four-year term on the Trust Committee, which Arthur currently chairs.  The Congregation will also vote on a covenant between Saint Peter's Church, Sion Lutheran Church and the Metropolitan New York Synod by which Sion would become partners with us at this Intersection and provide ministry with our Spanish-language community. This covenant, the names of the nominees for election to the Parish Council, and other reports and action items will be sent to you next week.  This is also the time when we remember those of our parish community who died during the previous year.

 

All this is yet to come.  In the meantime, there is simply no other jazz event in New York that equals ALL NITE SOUL!  In addition to great music, there's also great Hungry Souls' food.

Join the festivities as this DEEPLY ROOTED, ALWAYS GROWING parish community celebrates one of God's greatest gifts to the world and one of our most unique gifts to the church, the city, and the world. 

 

Peace and Joy,

 

Amandus J. Derr
Senior Pastor

 

IN THIS ISSUE
ALL NITE SOUL
Dear Faithful People
Community and Fellowship
Music and Art
Education and Enrichment
Opportunities to Serve (Bring Desserts for All Nite Soul)
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20s&30s@saintpeters hosts an evening of conversation and connection at the Intersection. This is an especially wonderful opportunity for young adults who are new to New York. Bring a friend!  

 


  20s30scalendar Lex & Rooftop: an evening at the Intersection

Tuesday, October 9, 2012    

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.   

Roof of Saint Peter's 

  

To say you're coming or bringing a friend,  click here.  

For more information, visit saintpeters.org/events.  

 

 

COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP

 

Saturday, October 13 

Walking and Tasting: The High Line.  Kathy Young hosts a docent led tour of the extraordinary High Line park along Manhattan's west side.  Group size is limited, so rsvp to Tracy Christensen asap.  The 9:00 a.m. tour begins at the West 14th Street entrance, followed by brunch at a local restaurant.  

 


Sunday, October 14

12:30 p.m.

The Fiction Book Group will meet on in the Plaza Room after brunch to discuss Memento Mori, by Muriel Spark.  Everyone is welcome!

 

2:30 p.m.

Gallery Talk with Jackie Weisberg, who will be discussing her photography exhibit in the Living Room Gallery. 

 


Sunday, October 21, at 2:00 p.m.

Movie viewing and discussion in the Plaza Room:  Departures, winner of the 2009 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.

 


Friday, December 14

Guided tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art:  Limited group size -- REGISTER NOW!
-  rsvp and pay on the wiki or speak to Tracy Christensen.  6:30 PM, $20 per person.
 

 

 
MUSIC AND ART

 

MUSIC

ART

 

Wednesday, October 3

1:00 p.m. - Midtown Jazz

Barbara Rosene, singer

Conal Fowkes, piano 

 


Sunday, October 7

5:00 p.m. - Jazz Vespers

Fabian Almazan with Strings

Camila Meza

BerlinVokal

 

7:00 p.m. - All Nite Soul!
Honoring the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra 

 over 80 musicians will perform

 


Tuesday, October 9

8:00 p.m. - Classical Concert Series

Beowulf Consort

 


Wednesday, October 10

1:00 p.m. - Midtown Jazz

Bryan WellsJohn Webber

& Joe Farnsworth

 



Sunday, October 7

5:00 p.m. - Jazz Vespers

   

  

 
   

Jackie Weisberg

Photography

Showing in the Living Room Gallery

September 20 to November 5

 


 

 

   

Janie Millstein

"Reflections on the Grid"

Showing in the Narthex Gallery

September 22 to November 5

 

 
EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT

  

2012-2013 Wednesday Study continues, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Plaza Room immediately following the 6:00 mass.  A light supper is served.

 

This Wednesday, October 3, concludes the first "Old Testament" section of this year's series  "Formation and Re-Formation:  The Holy Spirit and the People of God," a study of biblical texts and historic Christian theological writing on the work of the Holy Spirit in creating and reforming faithful communities and some informed speculation about the possible shape and structure of Christian communities in the next fifty years.  The next "New Testament" section begins on October 17 and concludes on November 14.

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE


Every year the people of Saint Peter's provide desserts to sell at ALL NITE SOUL.  This not only provides a nice, homey touch, but also reduces our expenses.  If you can, please bring your homemade or store-bought desserts to the kitchen on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning (October 6 or 7).

Thanks! 
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:

 

Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for dinner.

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 157 guests were served this past Tuesday.  To date, we've served 6,310 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.