From the Rector......
MAY 17 IS YOUTH SUNDAY
I've often heard young people referred to as the "Church of the future," reminding those of us with more life experience that we are called to play a formative role in the lives of young people through family, community and church opportunities. It is certainly true and we need to be attentive to that fact.
But young people are not just the "Church of the future," they are also, in their own ways, the Church right now. Young people think about spiritual things and have spiritual questions, but don't always choose to share them when they are among adults. Hall's work with the teens ("The Rocks") and our work together with middle school youth (including confirmation class for eighth graders), combined with the devoted work and support of Church School teachers, our Church School Coordinator, the nursery caregivers and other lay leaders and parishioners, all strive to engage young people
in the parish community life and in their own faith.
On Sunday, May 17, the 10:00 AM service will celebrate those ministries by having young people take on many parts of the service, and we will take a moment to honor in particular our Church School teachers who work closely with our young people.
Last but not least, we welcome as guest preacher the Rev. Liz Steinhauser, Assistant at St. Stephen's, South End, and coordinator of B-SAFE (Bishop's Summer Academic and Fun Enrichment program). St. Peter's is one of many congregations which support B-SAFE by providing lunches, volunteer readers, and a field day program on the last day of the week for which we take responsibility. Our week this year is July 20 - 24.
Thanks to all whose commitment undergirds our parish youth programs.
-- 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 May 17, the Rector will lead a conversation on John 17:6-19.
 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)
Outreach Meeting: There will be a planning meeting for the El Hogar trip to Honduras on Sunday, May 17 after the 10:00 service in the Bidwell room. The dates of the trip are July 25 - Aug. 1. There are spaces available for teens 15 and older and adults. Contact Rosanne Iacono if you have any questions.
Finance Committee: The Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Church Shool:
Just as a reminder, Sunday school classes start at 9:45am. This week's lesson focuses on John 15:1-8. This week we have a chance to explore one of the well-known metaphors which help us understand the work and person of Jesus the Christ, and what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ. Contact Elizabeth Graham is you have any questions.
Youth Programs:
Calling all young folks, 5th grade and up!
Sunday May 17th is St Peter's "Youth Sunday" and we want to honor the youth in our parish by inviting all who are interested to be part of the service! Do you want to read a passage of scripture? Present offerings or pass the collection plate? Are you interested in being a greeter or usher? Or even dismissing the congregation at the end? Let Pastor Kirkham know ASAP and he will show you - with great Thanksgiving - EXACTLY what you need to do! Hall Kirkham
The Middle School project at Ruggles Assisted Living Facility continues! 
The group has obtained a grant from St Peter's Outreach Committee to purchase the Wii Game System for the residents at Ruggles!! We will have a party there on Sunday, May 17 to install it and provide a basic orientation, and all Middle Schoolers - those who have participated so far, and those who have not yet been able to - are invited to join us! We will depart from the St Peter's parish hall by 5:30pm in order to be at the facility by 6pm. Come by any time after 4:30pm and we will have something to munch on to carry us through until the party!
Questions, or interested and want to come on May 17th? Contact Pastor Hall Kirkham, Peggy Batchelder, Joan Parrish, or Margaret Randle as soon as you can!
St Peters ROCKS! Weston
Sunday night, May 31st with the next installment of our module on prison ministry. Prisoners are one of the groups - the final group - Jesus asks his followers to attend to, and learning about prisons and those in prison provides a way of seeking and serving Christ in all persons. We'll gather at 5:30pm for something to eat, review what we learned in our last session at the end of March, and watch the pilot episode of "OZ," the HBO television drama about life in a fictional maximum security prison. This is a powerful and disturbing - but very informative - visual insight to the prison system, and we definitely want to leave time to debrief and talk after our viewing! Plan on an 8pm pick-up time at the church. Contact Pastor Kirkham .
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 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
11:15 A Coffee Hour
11:30 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
Monday May 11
8:00 P AA
Tuesday May 12
9am - 3pm Retired Clergy Meeting
11:00 A Staff Meeting
7:30 P Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday May 13
9:30 A Drop-In Discussion Group
Thursday May 14
9am - 2pm Diocesan Meeting
4:00 P Prayer Group
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
6:30 P Jubilee Dinner
Sunday May 17
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
5:30 P Middle School depart for
Ruggles
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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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