From the Rector......
 TIME
As I walked through the house
to change the clocks after returning home on Sunday evening, I found
myself thinking about the concept of time itself. It isn't the
first time my mind has wandered in that pathway. As someone trained
in the study of history before I entered theological study, I've
been fascinated with the concept of time for, well, a long time
now. At one level, time is a necessary construct by which society
gathers those who need to be in the same place at the same time.
This aspect of time is essentially impersonal and structural, and we
take it for granted.
But there are other senses
of the word "time" which involve scientific, philosophical and /or
theological elements. In common speech, for example, we sometimes
say that something will come to be "in God's good time."
Some experiences necessarily occur before or after others. We
are children before we are adults. We must consume food and liquid
within a certain period of time in order to remain alive.
As time passes, things which may at first have seemed eternal turn out
to be subject to change. What do we make of these senses of time?
Let me suggest one way of looking
at it. The passing of time is a reality of our material being,
however we may choose to measure it. But even as we live through
the passage of time, we have moments in which we see meaning beyond,
even despite, ordinary chronological time. To say that God is
eternal, for example, is a theological way of saying that in the
end, what we consider to be immutably structured "time" turns out
to give way to that which is beyond the limitations of time, the eternity
of God.
I think I changed all the clocks
in the house, so it's back to the tasks at hand, to be addressed in
a - you guessed it - timely manner!
-- Stephen
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Worship
 Adult Bible Study, Adult Bible
Study meets each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Bidwell Room.
On March 22, the Rector will lead a conversation on John 12:20-23.
 Music
Special Service Music
On
Sunday, March 22, St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host a remarkable
high-school choral group: the United Nations International School Chamber
Ensemble. This ensemble is made up of some two-dozen high-school
students from around the world, who now attend the United Nations International
School in New York City. Their performance will be an integral
part of the worship service on March 22, and will begin shortly before
10 AM. St. Peter's would like to invite all members of the community
to attend this very special event and encourages St. Peter's members
to bring a friend.
Despite the youth of its members, the Chamber Ensemble has won considerable
renown. The choir has previously toured Europe, where it performed in
Stockholm, Hamburg and Berlin. In New York City, the ensemble
has sung at the Harvard Club, the United Nations General Assembly Hall,
and many other locations. The choir studies and performs choral music
of various cultures and styles, from the Renaissance Madrigal through
20th Century Jazz.
The ensemble's appearance at St. Peter's will kick off its spring
concert tour of Massachusetts. In addition to its appearance in
Weston, the Chamber Ensemble will also sing at the French International
School in Cambridge, and the German International School in Boston.
Later, the Chamber Ensemble will perform with the Middlebury College
Choir in New York.
On March
22, the Chamber Ensemble plans to sing selections from Mozart, Ralph
Vaughan Williams, as well as such beloved spirituals as "Amazing Grace,"
and "Ride The Chariot." People who attend the worship service
will have an opportunity visit with members of the Chamber Ensemble
during the informal fellowship that follows the service. St. Peter's
welcomes members of all faiths to attend what promises to be an enjoyable
and inspiring service.
For additional information about either event, please call the church
office at 781 891-3200, or consult the church website, www.stpetersweston.org.
 Bach Cantata BWV 131
with Choir and Collegium (Chamber Orchestra) at St.
Peter's
On Sunday March 29,
2009, the
semi-professional choir and Collegium (chamber
orchestra) at St.Peter's Church in
Weston,
MA will give a complete
performance of J. S. Bach's cantata BWV 131:Aus
der Tiefe rufe ich, Herr, zu dir (From the deep, Lord, I Cried to
Thee).
The
cantata is one of Bach's most beautiful and
enduring pieces. It is scored for SATB soloists, chorus and orchestra and sets
Psalm 130
along with part of Psalm 13 and the chorale
Herr
Jesu Christ, du höchstes
Gut. The soloists will be Meredith Kelly,
soprano; Rebecca Saslow,
alto; Evan Biela,
tenor; and Jonathan Cole, bass. The ensemble
will be directed by
Andrew
Shenton who recently took up
the position as Director of Music at St. Peter's.
The cantata will be performed during
the 10:00
AM Holy Communion and then performed
again at 11:30 AM so that people will be
able to hear it both liturgically as part of the Passion Sunday liturgy and then
again in its entirety after
the service. For further details call 781-891-3200 or email
ashenton@stpetersweston.org.
Alternatively:www.stpetersweston.org/content.cfm
 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
This week's lesson focuses on Psalm 19 which invites us to deepen our
understanding of God's law and consider the ways we live as individuals
and as the church. The
psalmist describes God's law as life-giving, beautiful wisdom, teaching
us to live in positive relationship with God and with other people.
Also, just a reminder, children depart from the service following the children's message and gather for a children's comnmunion service before classes begin. Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten are in the room next to the nursery; grades 1-4 are in the downstairs classroom next to the Pre-K class; and grades 5-8 meet in the Bidwell Room. For further details, please contact.
Beth Graham
The Middle School Youth Group
The Middle School Youth Group, under the creative inspiration of Joan Parrish and guiding force of Hall Kirkham, has a new mission project! To develop relationship with the community of residents at Ruggles Street Assited Care Housing (the same organization St. Peter's supported a few years ago by furnishing rooms when the building opened.)
The MSYG went to meet with the residents last Sunday evening to explain the sports games played on the Wii system and have dessert. (The intention is, if the residents liked the Wii, to pursue a grant to purchase one for them. The residents could then play on it as part of their weekly activities but it would also be a source of entertainment for further visits by the Middle School.)
It was terrific. Although many of the middle schoolers were a little reluctant, and we were warned not to expect too much from the residents, things could not have gone better. The Wii demonstration went very well, with many residents expressing interest and coming forward to try it out, which was very encouraging.
But the glory of the visit was dessert. (Let me pause and praise Flora and Robin Booth for the fabulous quantity and variety of dessert-- for the adults who didn't come, here's an incentive to join next time!)
All of the kids served dessert to the residents and then sat down to eat their own dessert at the tables with them. Students all joined in animated conversations with residents and really enjoyed the experience. Everyone had a nice opportunity to get to know each other a little. I think this is a very good sign for ongoing work.
The next step is for the MSYG to meet and write a proposal to the Outreach committee for funding to purchase a Wii for Ruggles Street, and we dare to hope, a new TV!
Margaret Randle
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!
Hall Kirkham
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Parish Life
The Weston PTO Parent Education Committee and
the Weston Health and Wellness Project
are pleased to present a series of dynamic speakers to help Weston parents
support their children:
"The Parents' Delicate Balance: Holding On and Letting Go"
Presented by Dr. Rob Evans, Psychologist, author and lecturer
Monday, March 30th 9:00 am to 10:30am in the Country School Cafetorium
Of particular interest to grades Pre-K - 5
"Adolescent Psychology-The Parent Version"
Presented by Joani Geltman, LICSW
Thursday, April 2nd 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Amy Potter Center
Of particular interest to grades 4 - 9
"Talking with teens about alcohol: What's really in that water bottle?"
Presented by Dr. Henry Abraham, Psychiatrist, author and lecturer
Monday, April 13th 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the High School Auditorium
Of particular interest to grades 6 - 12
Dr. Robert Evans is the Executive Director of Human Relation Services (HRS), a private, non-profit community mental health service agency. He is a clinical and organizational psychologist who has served at HRS since 1974. His presentations are known for their lively wit and plain talk. Dr. Evans' research interests have focused on the challenge of leading change in schools and on changes in the family and in the home-school relationship. www.robevans.org
Joani Geltman has worked with teens and parents for over 30 years, as a clinician, and consultant to schools and agencies. She is also an educator, teaching at Lesley University and Curry College. She has presented this seminar "Adolescent Psychology-The Parent Version" to over 50 middle and high schools. Her "infotainment" presentation style using humor, storytelling, and sending home parents with a "goody bag" of helpful techniques make this a valuable evening for parents.
www.joanigeltman.com
Dr. Henry Abraham, has been Director of the Substance Abuse Program at Tufts New England Medical Center, clinical professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, and chief of Clinical Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services at the hospital affiliated with Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Abraham shared in the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize for his work with Physicians for Social Responsibility and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Dr. Abraham will discuss the environmental factors that lead to experimentation, use, and abuse of substances by teens, as well as review specific actions that parents can take to combat these exterior influences.
www.drabraham.com
SPONSORED BY the Weston Parent Education Committee formerly known as "SPARK"
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 | Lenten Food Drive to restock Grandma's Pantry, Christ Church, Waltham and the food pantry at Weston Council on Aging.
List of items and collection baskets are in the Narthex and the Parish Hall.
The Vestry will meet this Tuesday evening at 7:30. Meetings are open to all members of St. Peter's Church.
Sunday March 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
10:20 A Church School
11:15 A Coffee Hour
11:30 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
5:30 P Confirmation Class
Monday March 16
8:00 P AA
Tuesday March 17
11:00 A Staff Meeting
7:30 P Vestry Meeting
Wednesday March 18
9:30 A Drop-In Discussion Group
7:30 P Book Study Group
Thursday March 19
4:00 P Prayer Group
Friday March 20
Saturday March 21
10:00 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
Sunday March 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
10:15 A Church School
11:30 A Coffee Hour
11:30 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
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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: Sarah Ardila; Teresa Swanson; 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, Ann Lombard, Marty Rodgers, Anne Ruggles, Keith Ward
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