From the Rector......
CONFIRMATION
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 2, 8 of our young people will be confirmed by Bishop Tom Shaw. At our 10:00 Am service this Sunday, I will present them with their confirmation certificates and a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.
The full name for Confirmation is the Apostolic Laying on of Hands, a title which draws our attention to the deeper meaning of the ceremony.
In the earliest years of the Christian community, household members of all ages were baptized together when they were moved to become part of the Christian faith community. Over time, the practice of baptizing infant children separately became common, and the rite we call Confirmation was separated out as a time when the baptized children were of age to begin to take on adult responsibilities. To say it is "apostolic" is to say that it dates back to the very origins of the church. As the word "apostle" literally means "sent," it is also saying that our faith sends us out into the world to bear witness to the God in whom we live and move and have our being.
Confirmation is not the end of the faith journey in any sense. Rather, it is the beginning of naming the faith story in our own lives. Of course, no one arrives at a place of completion; yet again and again in the journey we call life, we brush up against the holy deep in the midst of all things.
Please join me in celebrating with these young adults and their families at this time in their faith lives.
-- Stephen
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Worship
Adult Bible Study meets each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Bidwell Room. On May 10, the Rector will lead a conversation on John 15: 9 - 17.
 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)
The next Outreach Meeting is Sunday,May 3, at 11:30 in the Bidwell Room.
The Music Committee will meet this Sunday, May 3, at 11:30am in the Rector's office
Walk for Hunger -
This Sunday, May 3, is the annual Walk for Hunger. St.
Peter's will have a team of walkers and anyone who would like to walk
all or part of the 20 miles is welcome to join us. If you are unable to
walk and would like to make a pledge to this great cause, please
contact Rosanne Iacono.
Outreach:Jubilee Celebrates Africa
May 16th, 2009 6:30pm
Bishop Thomas Shaw and the Jubilee Committee cordially invite you to join them for an evening of African food, live music, and storytelling
Presented by the Jubilee Committee
of The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
Live and Silent Auctions
African Crafts
Cash Bar
St Peter's Episcopal Church
320 Boston Post Rd
Weston, MA 02493
All proceeds to benefit the Jubilee Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts as they continue their work fighting HIV/AIDS in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Ticket Levels:
$25 Jubilee Guest;
$50 Jubilee Supporter;
$100 Jubilee Patron;
$250 Jubilee Benefactor;
$500 Jubilee Host
To reserve a place or to donate please contact:
Please send checks to:
The Rev. Maggie Geller, RN (mgeller@diomass.org) Jubilee Ministry Episcopal Diocese
(617) 482-4826 ext 351 138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
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Parish Life
Later this week, the Vestry will be on Retreat Friday evening, May 8, through Saturday, May 9.
The Drop-In Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, May 13, at 9:30 in the Bidwell Room. We will finish our reading of Madeleine L'Engel's "The Irrational Season" (Chapters 7-11). In the fall Joan Parrrish will be leading a series of short story discussions. All are welcome.
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The Week Ahead
Sunday May 3
Walk for Hunger
8:00 A Holy Communion
8:30 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 A Adult Bible Study
9:45 A Church School
9:30-11:30 Nursery Care
10:00 A Holy Communion
11:15 A Coffee Hour
11:30 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
11:30 A Outreach Committee Meeting
11:30 A Music Committee Meeting
Monday May 4
8:00 P AA
Tuesday May 5
11:00 A Staff Meeting
Thursday May 7
4:00 P Prayer Group
Friday May 8
Vestry Retreat
Saturday May 9
Vestry Retreat
Sunday May 10
8:00 A Holy Communion
8:30 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 A Adult Bible Study
9:45 A Church School
9:30-11:30 Nursery Care
10:00 A Holy Communion
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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