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The Week Ahead:
Sunday, December 12
8:00A Holy Communion
8:30A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00A Bible Study
9:45A Church School
10:00A Holy Communion
11:15A Coffee Hour
11:30A Junior Choir Rehearsal
4:00P 'Come and Sing' Messiah Part I
Monday December 13
8:00 P AA
Tuesday December 14
Wednesday December 15
Vestry Meeting
Thursday December 16
Friday December 17
Saturday December 18
Sunday December 19
8:00 A Holy Communion
8:30 A Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 A Bible Study
9:45 A Church School
10:00 A Holy Communion
11:15 A Coffee Hour
11:30 A Junior Choir Rehearsal
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From the Rector's Desk ~Messiah George Frideric Handel composed the oratorio Messiah in 1741, and the first London performance was attended by King George II. As the Hallelujah Chorus began, the King is said to have risen to his feet and to have remained standing throughout the chorus. In such a situation, protocol demands that eveyone stand as well, and the now-familiar tradition of standing for the Hallelujah Chorus began.Just why the King stood is lost to history. Some have argued that he was so moved by the music that he was compelled to stand as the triumphant chorus began. Others say that he rose in tribute to the composer. Still others say he had dozed off, and the loud chorus woke him and he was essentially "startled" to his feet (scholars can be cynical!). I'd like to think that another theory is closer to the truth. Perhaps it took an earthly king to recognize that the Hallelujah Chorus proclaims Christ as king above all kings, and he revealed that understanding by rising to honor the king to whom he, too, is subject.Whatever his reason may have been, I hope you'll want to take part in the "Come and Sing Messiah" at St. Peter's on Sunday, December 12th at 4:00 PM because you want to add your voice (or just your ear, if you prefer) to this wonderful classic.--Stephen
A Note ~~ Many thanks to Beverly Jerold Scheibert, who has served so ably as our music director during Andrew Shenton's exchange professorship this fall in Amsterdam. Beverly will be coming to the end of her time with us as she directs the "Come and Sing" Messiah at 4:00 p.m. Thank you , Beverly!
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Worship
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Sunday, December 12: "Come and Sing" Messiah , 4 p.m.
On Sunday, December 12 at 4:00 p.m., St. Peter's Church, Weston will hold its annual come-and-sing Messiah. George Frideric Handel's perennial masterpiece will be performed by the professional soloists from St. Peter's Choir directed by interim music director Beverly Jerold Scheibert. Heinrich Christensen, music director at King's Chapel, Boston will perform the organ accompaniment.
The community is invited and all are welcome. Admission is free (there will be a free will offering). You are invited to bring your score (some will be provided for those who don't have one) and join in singing the choruses of Part I (the Advent and Christmas story) and the famous "Hallelujah Chorus."
Advent Quiet Morning: Praying with Our Hands
Saturday, December 11, 9-12:30. Amy Bruch, Minister of Liturgical Arts at UCC Norwell, will guide us in a prayerful and expressive project open to any level of ability. Please contact Sarah Rossiter or Hall Kirkham by November 28 if you are interested.
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study meets each Sunday morning at 9 in the Bidwell Room. On December 19th, the clergy will lead a discussion of John 1:1 - 18.
 Audio Sermons - New! Online!
Click here to listen to sermons recorded over the past several Sundays.
Note: This will open a new webpage where the audio will play automatically. Also, this Sermon Audio is also available on the Home Page of our website: www.stpetersweston.org.
 Christmas Flower envelopes and Music Envelopes
Envelopes are in the pews. if you wish to remember a loved one with a donation to either or both. Please put them in the offering plate or send to the church office by Wednesday, December 15.
 Christmas Eve ChoirDo you like to sing? Will you be coming to St. Peter's for either the 5:30PM or 10:30PM service? Members of the congregation are invited to robe and sing with the choir for the carols and mass parts at each service. There will be a rehearsal prior to the service so you can rehearse the parts (music also available in advance). If you're interested in contributing this way to these special services please email Andrew Shenton.
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 and Hall, 781 891 3200.
Christmas Eve Services, December 24
3:00 p.m. Pageant and Holy Communion 5:00 p.m. Prelude with Bala Brass 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion 10:00 p.m. Choral Prelude 10:30 p.m. Holy Communion
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Ministries
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SECOND Annual Weston Winter Walk a Success!!
LAST SUNDAY an amazing and interfaith crowd of young people gathered in the Parish Hall at around 1:00pm to begin the second annual Weston Winter Walk for Elder Homelessness! This is a project of awareness- and fund-raising that addresses the plight and challenges of elders in the city of Boston who are unhoused, with all proceeds from the walk going to help support the street outreach at Hearth, Inc. Nearly 50 walkers - middle schoolers from St Peter's, First Parish Church, Temple Beth Avodah in Newton, and St Julia's Church, as well as many parents and other adults - walked a 3 mile course around the town, turning heads with their presence and hearts with their purpose, and raising over $4,000 as of the walk date! This amount enables Hearth to find housing for one elderly person who currently is unhoused, and it is a wonderful testimony to the walkers and all of their supporters!Thank you to everyone who helped with hospitality, set up and clean up, and - of course - with the walking and guarding of walkers!
See more pictures of the Winter Walk - here!
Flower Guild Prepares for Christmas We have begun preparations to decorate the church for Christmas Eve. We welcome your participation, to work with us and to donate to Flower Guild ministry in memory or thanksgiving. The church will be beautiful on Christmas Eve after the quiet weeks of Advent when we have greens on the altars. Carolyn Ellis 781 899-5880.
Diaper DepotDiaper Ministry: Please join us in support of Waltham's Christ Church "Diaper Ministry". Pick up a package or two and bring to St. Peter's any time. This is an ongoing ministry.
St. Peter's Newcomers Community
Join us and be a part of growing St. Peter's! The St. Peter's Newcomers Committee is looking for volunteers! Help us welcome new parishioners and inform them of all St. Peter's has to offer. Serve as a greeter at the 10 a.m. service on occasional Sundays. Please contact Kate MacDonald or Eileen Fava for more information on this very important ministry
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Parish Life
Looking ahead: Put these Dates on your Calendar!
Sunday, December 12: "Come and Sing" Messiah Part One, 4 p.m.
Sunday, January 23: Parish Annual Meeting
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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: Hall Kirkham (891-3200)
Church School: Sarah Ardila (891-3200)
Choirs: Adult Choir: Andrew Shenton, (891-3200); Junior Choir: Kristen Sienkiewicz
Coffee Hour: Lynn Maruskin (899- 6290)
Communications: Communications Team
Finance: Maria Kussmaul (899-8379)
Flowers: Carolyn Ellis (899-5880)
Keys Newsletter: John Marchiony, Meg Pierce & Keith Ward
Lay Eucharistic Ministries: Bill Symonds
Newcomer: Kate Macdonald,Eileen Fava
Outreach: Rosanne Iacono
Lay Pastoral Care: Flora Booth (899 -2006) and Becky Callow (235-2137)
Property: Mike Iacono
Stewardship: Tom King
Ushers: Scot Westvold (899-4876)
Web Site: John Bulbrook
Youth: Hall Kirkham
Members of the Vestry:
Marshall Bartlett, Senior Warden; Peggy Batchelder, Junior Warden, Maria Kussmaul, Treasurer; Anne Ruggles, Clerk; Members: Sarah Ardila, John Jacobs, Tom Keery, Tom King, Ann Lombard, Jim McDaniel and Chris Phaneuf
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