From the Rector......
VALENTINE'S DAY
When we hear the word "valentine,"
we are likely to think of February 14, flowers, boxed chocolates, and
romance. Valentine's Day is one of those days which we may be
forgiven for understanding as a "hallmark" occasion - cards and
flowers expected.
Some of us may recall a time
when the day was called "St. Valentine's Day," because the date
has been observed as a Christian occasion at various times in history.
There were many early Christian martyrs named "Valentine."
Two of those martyrs were thought to have been martyred in February
- Valentine of Rome in 269 AD and Valentine of Terni during the Aurelian
persecution of 197 AD. Neither event seems to encourage the observance
with which we are familiar today. The connection with romantic
love appears to have come from a legendary account of Valentine of Rome.
The emperor wanted young military-aged men to remain unmarried.
Valentine was a priest who disobeyed this imperial edict and performed
marriages for many young men. He was eventually arrested and martyred
for his actions.
My natural tendency is to reclaim
the potential for spiritual meaning in notable days in our modern calendar.
Perhaps Valentine's Day is an exception - certainly the willingness
of a martyr to give his or her life for their faith is a deep kind of
love, but it is distant from the romantic expressions of love which
now connect with the day.
Happy Valentine's Day, and
let the flowers and chocolates fulfill their true vocation on February
14!
-- Stephen
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Worship
 Adult Bible Study, meets each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Bidwell Room. On February 22, the Rector will lead a conversation on Mark 1:9-15.
 Music
"Borrow a harpsichord?
"The
adult choir will sing Bach's Cantata BWV 131 with orchestra during the service
on March 29 (Passion Sunday). Does anyone in the parish have knowledge of harpsichord that we could borrow
for our Music Director Andrew Shenton to play for this occasion? Please contact Andrew or John Bulbook know.
 Prayer Group
The Prayer Group meets in the
Bidwell Room on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm and lasts about one hour.
We read aloud the Order for Evening Prayer, Compline, or a Service for
Worship in the Evening, and have 10-15 minutes of quiet reflection.
Anyone who would like to join us is welcome. Call the Office for more
information.
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Ministries (Church School, Youth Programs, Outreach, Adult Education, Altar Guild, Flower Guild, Ushers, Welcome Team, Vestry, Pastoral Care, Hospitality, Stewardship, Communications)
Church School
Just as a reminder, due to the school vacation, there will be NO SUNDAY
SCHOOL this week on Feb. 15. We will have a special activity on the
22nd, with more details to follow. If anyone is interested in helping
with the special activity, please contact Beth Graham.
Middle School Youth Group
PARENTS: INTERESTED IN HOW ST PETERS CAN MINISTER TO
ITS TEENS? Amy Cook from the Diocese of Massachusetts will be here after the 10am service in the Bidwell Room on March 15 to
talk with our Youth Ministry Team about issues surrounding youth ministry and some
of her observations about how teens perceive church and faith. She will
also help us understand a bit more about the J2A curriculum introduced at our
last meeting. If you are a PARENT,
NON-PARENT ADULT or a TEEN you are invited, so let Hall Kirkham know if you
would like to join us! (hkirkham@stpetersweston.org)
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Parish Life
 Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 24, 2009
Parish Hall, 6-7:30pm, Come as You Are!
The Drop-In Discussion Group will
meet again on Wednesday, February 18 at 9:30 am in the Bidwell Room. We
will resume our reading of Madeleine L'Engle's book, The Irrational
Season, concentrating on Chapters 5-7. Here we share her reflections on
February in New England, Lent, "Strange bleak season in the Church
year," and some thoughts on the Beatitudes. Everyone is welcome. We
will take up a three-part Lenten series in March and April.
Bishop Barbara Harris Consecration Anniversary Celebration 
Saturday, February 28th
At the Cathedral of
St. Paul, 138 Tremont Street, Boston
10:00 AM
--Video Clips from the consecration
service
--Guest speakers, including Presiding
Bishop Katharine
Jefferts Schori and
Rep. Byron Rushing
12:00 Noon
--Box Lunch in Sproat Hall
--Opportunity for informal conversation
1:00 PM
--Celebration of Holy Eucharist
--Music by Gospel Choirs
--Offering will go the B
- SAFE Summer Youth Program Reservations
If
you plan to have lunch, register online at either diomass.org or stpaulboston.org (lunch
cost is $25, $10 of which is a contribution to the B Safe Program). To attend either morning or afternoon
gatherings, please inform Ethel Crawford at elc@diomass.org
Book Discussion Group: Ground of Your Own Choosing: Winning Strategies for Finding & Creating WorkWednesday, March 4, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Follow-up to Beverly Ryle's workshop at St. Peter's on January 31 and based on her book, the group meetings will continue the workshop exercises and use a study guide provided by Beverly Ryle for group discussion. Meetings are open to workshop participants and St. Peter's parishioners. Carolyn Ellis and Bill Symonds are the group facilitators. If you would like more
information or plan to attend, contact the Parish Office 781-891-3200 or Carolyn Ellis.
Copies of the Annual Parish Report are available in the Church Office.
The 2009 pledge envelopes are
now available and can be picked up in the Narthex. If you do not find
yours, and want a set, please write your name on the sheet provided. |
| The Week Ahead | Sunday February 15
8:00 A Holy Communion
8:30 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 A Adult Bible Study
9:30-11:30 Nursery Care
10:00 A Holy Communion
11:15 A Coffee Hour
11:30 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
Monday February 16
8:00 P AA
Tuesday February 17
11:00 A Staff Meeting
Wednesday February 18
9:30 P Drop-In Discussion Group
Thursday February 19
4:00 P Prayer Group
Friday Febraury 20
Saturday February 21
Sunday February 22
8:00 A Holy Communion
8:30 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 A Adult Bible Study
9:30-11:30 Nursery Care
10:00 A Holy Communion
10:30 A Children's Communion
10:45 A Children's Special Activities
11:30 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
5:30 P Confirmation Class
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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.)
Rector: Stephen Voysey (891-3200)
Assistant Rector: Hall Kirkham (891-3200)
Parish Secretary: Mercer Riis, (891-3200)
Acolytes: Stephen Voysey (891-3200)
Church School: Peggy Batchelder, (781-736-0280); Beth Graham (891-3200)
Choirs: Adult Choir: Andrew Shenton, (891-3200); Junior Choir: Kristen Dirmeier
Coffee Hour: Lynn Maruskin (899- 6290)
Communications: Communications Team
Finance Chris Phaneuf (891-3200)
Flowers: Carolyn Ellis (899-5880)
Keys Newsletter: John Marchiony, Meg Pierce & Keith Ward
Lay Liturgical Ministries: Bill Symonds
Men's Group: John Bulbrook, John Marchiony Rob Rodgers
Music: Andrew Shenton, (891-3200)
Newcomers: 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
Ushers:Ushers: Ed Vydra (894-7131)
Web Site: John Bulbrook
Youth: Hall Kirkham
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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