From the Rector's Desk......
...but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. (Luke 9:58b)
In a culture where being connected to a place was all-important, it is startling to hear Jesus describe himself as unhoused. Yet it is true that, throughout his active ministry, he was an itinerant teacher who depended upon others for nourishment and housing. The importance of attachment to place is no less important in our own cultural time, and people without a place they can call home are looked upon with suspicion or worse. And it is still true that those without a home are dependent upon others for their survival.
I have recently become board chair for Ecclesia Ministries, an ecumenical organization which strives to address the situation of the unhoused in Boston by forming life-giving and spiritually-based community. The most familiar part of Ecclesia is the worship service on the Boston Common at 1:00 PM each Sunday. Its many other programs throughout the week offer opportunities for the unhoused to experience a community life intended to name each one of them as a unique and gifted human being, as God intends us all to be and to become.
As the economy has deteriorated and the need for the work of Ecclesia has increased, those whose generosity has funded its work for many years struggle to respond. Your help is needed.
One way you can help is to sponsor me on a Hike for Ecclesia this Saturday. Please let me know if you would be willing to donate as I join in this hike at Blue Hills Reservation.
Another way is to consider making a donation to support a joint effort of St. Paul's Cathedral and Ecclesia to support a Minister for those on the Margins at this especially challenging time. The goal is to support a part-time person for the next two years as the economy struggles to move in a new and healthier direction. If you are interested in this opportunity, please ask me for further details.
We can make an enormous difference in the lives of unhoused Bostonians, in the name of our Lord who knew what it was like to have nowhere to lay his head except as others chose to care for him.
--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 June 28, the Rector will lead a conversation on Mark 6:1-13.
 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.
PRAYERS for and from the
Community
Your
clergy pray for members of the parish community, and all whose lives fall
particularly on our hearts, each day and - in particular - at our noonday
gatherings during the week. Please let either of us know if we can include
you in our confidential prayers.
Stephen (sovoysey@stpetersweston.org) and Hall (hkirkham@stpetersweston.org), 781 891 3200.
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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)
Youth Programs
A Thank You to the Middle Schoolers of St Peter's Church, from Hearth's Ruggles Street Affordable Assisted Living Community
Church School
To Parents and non-Parent Adults of St Peter's Church:
Our last Sunday School class of the term is June 14th. The next Sunday School term will begin on Sept 13th, and we will continue with the format we have had this Spring: class begins at 9:45 and the children and teachers enter the service at approximately 10:30.
We would LOVE to expand our wonderful group of willing and able Sunday School teachers! You do NOT have to be a parent to be a teacher, and this is a WONDERFUL way to serve our community!
All you need is a little imagination, a smile, and the rest is easy....PLUS the kids are TERRIFIC and eager to learn!
The curriculum is on-line, easy to access, and lessons are simple to follow. Ideally we will have two teachers per class so that there is flexibility with your schedule!
It is fun, easy and rewarding, and the MORE volunteers we can get the EASIER and MORE flexible scheduling can be!
Are you interested? just curious? PLEASE contact one of us to learn more!
Sarah Ardila: sarah_ardila@yahoo.com; 781 790 1734 or 727 224 9276
Teresa Swanson: tejl@comcast.net; 781 899 6005
Outreach
Next Outreach Meeting
Next Outreach Committee meeting: Sunday, June 21, after the 10:00 service
Grab a coffee and come to the Bidwell Room. Outreach meetings are open to all. We invite you to come and participate! This week, the major focus will be on the summer B-SAFE program. Funding issues will also be discussed.
B-SAFE Program, St. Martins/St Augustine, July 20-24
This will be our third year of serving as a partner church in the "Bishop's Summer Academic Fun Enrichment Program". This is a larger effort of the Episcopal Diocese to serve over 450 children at 6 sites in the Boston area in a five week summer day camp. The B-SAFE program provides academic enrichment, sports, field trips, good food, community, and a safe place for kids, plus it is one of the largest providers of jobs for older teens, who are trained as counselors for the day camps.
Partner churches provide a week of food (lunch and snack) at one site plus organize and fund a Friday field trip. St. Mart/St Aug will provide a summer home for 65 elementary school students, as well as jobs for 10 counselors. Monday - Thursday we deliver and serve lunch, and Friday we will sponsor a field trip to Lands Sake, the Weston pool, and cook out for the kids.
PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING US A HAND! IT ONLY TAKES A FEW HOURS TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD! You can help in many ways: shop, prepare a lunch or snack (evening or AM), or help deliver the food.
And, if you cannot help that week, we need 2 to 3 volunteers to pick up a week's breakfasts on Thursday, July 30, at the Dedham Costco (10:00 AM) and deliver it to St. Stephen's and St. Aug/St. Martins.
And, if you can't participate, but want to support the program, $$ donations are much appreciated!
Contact
Ron Corley
(rbcorley@bu.edu; 617 512-9610) or Rosanne
Iacono (Rosieni@aol.com) for more information.
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The Week Ahead
Sunday June 21
8:00 A Holy Communion
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 Outreach committee Meeting
Monday June 22
8:00 P AA
Tuesday June 23
11:00 A Staff Meeting
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
4:00 P Prayer Group
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
8:00 A Holy Communion
9:00 A Adult Bible Study
10:00 A Holy Communion
11:30 A Coffee Hour
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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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