. . . from the Rectors Desk
LIVING OUT THE MISSION
Our guest preacher at the 10:00 AM service this Sunday is someone who lives out mission in a variety of ways, not least in her work with the Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation. St. Peter's has recently begun to support the foundations work with AIDS orphans in western Uganda, and I am looking forward to hearing about its current work from her.
Dr. Christiana Russ grew up near Knoxville, Tennessee, and was an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis. After graduation, she took a year off and spent time in discernment as a Micah intern in this diocese. The Micah program gives young adults a chance to discern while doing peace and justice associated ministry. Following medical school at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Russ returned to Boston for a combined Pediatric Residency Program at Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. Her ministry with the Jubilee programs of our diocese has included both the Maseno Anglican Hospital in Maseno, Kenya, and the foundations work in Kasese, Uganda. She is currently chair of the HIV/AIDS committee of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. I am privileged to welcome her among us this Sunday.
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This Week
Sunday May 4
Walk for Hunger
8:00 A Holy Communion
9:00 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 A Adult Bible Study
9:45 A Prayer Circle
9:30-11:30 Nursery Care
10:00 A Holy Communion
10:00 A Church School
11:15 A Coffee Hour
11:15 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
5:30 P Confirmation Class
Monday May 5
8:00 P AA
Tuesday May 6
7:30 P Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday May 7
11:00 A Staff Meeting
Thursday May 8
9-3 Diocesan Meeting
4:00 P Prayer Group
7:30 P Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday May 9
Vestry Retreat
Saturday May 10
Vestry Retreat
Sunday May 11
8:00 A Holy Communion
9:00 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 A Adult Bible Study
9:45 A Prayer Circle
9:30-11:30 Nursery Care
10:00 A Church School
10:00 A Holy Communion
11:30 P Junior Choir Rehearsal
11:15 A Coffee Hour
5:30 P Confirmation Class |
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Enews Notes and QuickLinks
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The Weeks Ahead . . .
We welcome Dr. Christiana Russ as guest preacher at the 10:00 AM service this Sunday. A graduate of the University of Tennessee medical school, Dr. Russ returned to Boston to do a pediatric residency combined program at Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. During this last year, she has worked with the Jubilee Committee of the diocese, serving at Maseno Anglican Hospital in Kenya and more recently at the Bishop Masereka Medical Center in Kasese, Uganda. She also serves as chair of the Standing Committee on HIV/AIDS for the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. She has just returned from her time abroad and brings current information on these Jubilee ministries.
Save the Dates: June 30-July 3 for B-SAFE
(Bishop's Summer Academic and Fun Enrichment Program)
Last summer, over 40 parishioners participated in a week long sponsorship of B-SAFE, and it was a wonderful, enriching experience. This is a great opportunity for individuals or families to be involved in. Stay tuned for more information, but plan to get involved at some level. We have needs for shopping, food prep and delivery, monetary support and other areas. For more information or to let us know you can help, contact Ron Corley or Rosanne Iacono.
Adult Bible Study meets each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Bidwell Room. On May 11th, the Rector will lead a conversation on Matthew 28:16-20.
The Finance Committee will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members of St. Peter's Church.
The Vestry will be on retreat Friday evening and Saturday.
Craft items which Stella Masereka has provided will be on sale in the parish hall following the 10 a.m. service.
From the Flower Guild:
Field Trip to Garden-in-the-Woods, Framingham, MA, Monday, May 19, 9:20 - 2:00
Admission to the Garden: $8; seniors $6.
More info: Carolyn Ellis 781-899-5880
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Outreach Update
WALK FOR HUNGER: Sunday, May 4
We invite you to participate or sponsor this year's Walk for Hunger. The Walk for Hunger is the longest running continual pledge walk in the country, and the largest single fundraiser for food banks in the state. Rosannne Iacono is once again leading a St. Peter's team to participate. We welcome all who would like to participate and walk and/or make a pledge. Contact Rosanne for more information .
BMCF: Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation
Come this Sunday, May 4, to hear more about this incredible organization and how you can help. More information can be found in other parts of the Keys.
B-SAFE Program, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, June 30-July 03
PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING US A HAND! IT ONLY TAKES A FEW HOURS TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE! You can help shop, prepare a lunch or snack (evening or AM), or help deliver the food, or help on a field trip.
This summer, St. Peter's will serve as a partner church for one week as part of a larger effort of the Episcopal Diocese to serve over 350 children and teens at 6 sites in the Boston area in a six week summer day camp. The B-SAFE program provides academic enrichment, sports, field trips, good food, community, and a safe place for kids, plus jobs for older teens.
Last summer, over 40 parishioners participated in a week-long sponsorship of B-SAFE, and it was a wonderful, enriching experience. Partner churches provide a week of food (lunch and snack) at one site plus organize and fund a field trip on the last day of the week (which will be Thursday, July 3). St. Stephens will provide for 60 middle school students, and jobs for 10 counselors. Please help make this program a success, while investing in the lives of youth, and give some time. Contact Ron Corley or call me at 617 512-9610 to volunteer of get more information.
Book Collection for the Lawrence Family Development Charter School in Lawrence, MA
Carter Hulings, a sophomore at Weston High School, is in the process of becoming an Eagle scout in Weston's Troop 153. As part of his Eagle project, he is holding a book drive throughout the Weston community to help get the school the books it desperately needs for its school library to truly aid in the learning process. Please consider donating unwanted or unneeded books to this important cause. A box will be near the coat closet in the parish hall.
If you would like more information, you can contact Carter or at 781-864-9188.
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Transition in the
Second Half of Life with Beverly Ryle
Saturday morning, May 17, 2008, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
We live in a world where change is constant, but we make little space in our lives for dealing with it. The most significant events - death of a loved one, birth of a grandchild, a health setback -- get swallowed up in our culture's pervasive impetus to move on. In this workshop transitions coach Beverly Ryle will help us understand how to be in transition, to honor and adjust to these events in our lives.
The second half of life today brings the expectation that many of us will live independently into our 90s with active minds and bodies. Yet while the spirit is young, many acknowledge the unmistakable signs of aging. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to share what they are experiencing, and to begin the process of planning for the coming years rather than waking up to find they are gone.
More info: Carolyn Ellis 781-899-5880; or Parish Office 781 891-3200
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Flower Guild
Preparations for Confirmation at St. Peter's, May 31: Weeders needed for the Memorial Garden. Let me know if you are interested. We need to do a spring weeding and should have the garden in good shape for the Confirmation service and all the visitors to St. Peter's. Arrangers needed for Confirmation flowers, May 30.
Don't Forget: Annual Field Trip to Garden-in-the-Woods, Framingham, MA, Monday, May 19
9:20 AM Meet at St. Peter's to carpool
10:00 AM Guided tour of New England's premier wildflower garden
Lunch together (local restaurant) if there is interest
2:00 PM Return to St. Peter's
Admission to the Garden: $8; seniors $6.
For more info: Carolyn Ellis 781-899-5880
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Who Does What At St. Peter's Church
320 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493 | www.stpetersweston.org | 781-891-3200
(Click on any name that is underlined to send an email.)
Acolytes: Stephen Voysey (891-3200)
Church School: Peggy Batchelder, 781-736-0280
Choir: Brunhilde Engelhardt(891-3200)
Coffee Hour: Lynn Maruskin (899- 6290)
Junior Choir Director: Kristen Dirmeier
e-mail Newsletters: John Marchiony & Keith Ward
Finance Chris Phaneuf (891-3200)
Flowers: Carolyn Ellis (899-5880)
Lay Liturgical Ministries: Bill Symonds
Men's Group: John Marchiony Rob Rodgers
Music: Brunhilde Engelhardt(891-3200)
Newcomers: Betsy Gibson, Michelle King, Suzie Reeves
Outreach: Ron Corley; Rosanne Iacono (891-3236)
Lay Pastoral Care: Flora Booth (899 -2006) and Mary Pughe (894-5961)
Property: Carolyn Ellis (899-5880)
Stewardship: Marty Rodgers
Associate Priest: Rev. Anne Gardner
Ushers: Ed Vydra (894-7131)
Youth: Margaret Randle
Members of the Vestry:
Janice Corley (891-3236), Senior Warden; Marshall Bartlett, Junior Warden; Chris Phaneuf, Treasurer; Richard Batchelder, Clerk; Members: Carolyn Ellis, John Jacobs, Tom Keery, Marty Rodgers, Anne Ruggles, Maggie Tyler-Rubenstein, Keith Ward
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Something to Think About This Week
Strangers are just friends we haven't met yet.
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