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A Note from Father Steve
Dear sisters and brothers,
I will be attending the CREDO conference on the Gulf Coast May 6-13. The conference, by invitation only and sponsored by the Episcopal Church's Pension Group, offers the opportunity for priests of the church to reflect on key aspects of their lives (financial, health, spiritual and vocational) and to discern the future direction of their life and ministry. I am grateful for this opportunity, and ask for your prayers.
During my absence, the assisting clergy will be presiding at our worship services and available for pastoral care. Deacon Nancy will be coordinating pastoral care response during this time, so please contact her should you need or desire the ministry of the clergy. I give thanks for their ministry, not only to our parishioners, but to me, as well. I will be back in the office on Tuesday, May 14, and look forward to celebrating the Feast of Pentecost with you on May 19. |
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The wearing of the Red |
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Pentecost is Sunday, May 19th
That is also the traditional day for our Annual Parish photo, which will be taken on the front steps of the church following the 11AM Eucharist. You are invited (and encouraged) to wear red.
Are you ready for your close-up?? |
| Congratulations! |
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We give thanks for those who were recently confirmed, received, or who reaffirmed their faith during Bishop Lee's visit to St. Peter's on May 1st: Charis, Tom, Melissa, JR, Guy, Severiano, Kimberley, Virginia, Sam, Alison, Adriana, Andrew, Lety, Mick, Cindy, and Marty. |
| Wednesday in the Chapel |
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Dame Julian of Norwich, Mystic
Julian of Norwich was an English anchoress who is regarded as one of the most important Christian mystics.
Come and find out more at the 6:30PM celebration of The Holy Eucharist, Wednesday, May 8th. |
| Ascension Day Schedule |
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The Holy Eucharist on the Feast of the Ascension 
will be held in the church on Thursday, May 9th, at 7PM. |
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The Sunday Readings |
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The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:16-34
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. |
| Growth Group News |
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The next 20-30 Growth Group gathering will be Friday, May 17th at 7PM. The group will meet at the home of Melissa Farmer. Please bring an appetizer, dessert, and/or beverage to share.
The next 40-50 Growth Group gathering will be at the home of Catherine and Graeme Thomson on Tuesday, May 14th at 7PM. Please bring an appetizer, dessert, and/or beverage to share.
The next 60+ Growth Group gathering is in the home of Kate Wulle-Dugan on Friday, May 17th at 2PM. Please bring an appetizer, dessert, and/or beverage to share.
For more information regarding any of these groups, email Fr. Steve directly or phone him at 773 525-0844 |
| Parish Bylaws |
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Your input is encouraged  St. Peter's is in the second phase of drafting our parish bylaws. All parishioners are encouraged and invited to have input in this process. There will be one final opportunity for discussion from 5:45-6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 15th. You may view the proposed bylaws and a letter from the Bylaws sub-committee at this electronic link. |
| Youth Enrichment Program |
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YEP!
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The Art Institute of Chicago's historic Michigan Avenue building. Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago. |
Enroll your children in St Peter's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP!) this summer. Parishioner Catherine Thomson will lead YEP participants on mini tours of the Art Institute of Chicago.Linked under the theme "I Love to Tell the Story", each tour will engage participants in close looking and discussion to reveal stories central to our faith and religious practices depicted in several works from the Art Institute's vast collection. These are not art history lectures; these are inter-active activities designed to expand awareness of the many ways core religious themes have been communicated over centuries and across cultures. Enrollment and admission are FREE for all children and the first three adults who agree to act as chaperones. To sign up or for more details, email Catherine or call (773) 827-4703.
Come to one or all, Sundays from 2-3 PM:
June 9 - Mary Had a Baby
July 14 - Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord!
August 11- Now the Green Blade Rises |
| June 30th Pride Parade |
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Pride Parade Planning
Planning for diocesan-wide participation in the Chicago Pride Parade is underway! If you'd like to participate in planning for the event, please attend the kick-off planning meeting, Wednesday, May 8th at 6PM at All Saints' Episcopal Church (enter Parish Hall at 1757 West Wilson Avenue). Contact Committee Chair Matthew Zaradich (matthewzaradich@gmail.com) for further details. ALL will be welcome to walk the route on Sunday, June 30th. |
| Diocese of Chicago News |
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Click here to read the latest Diocesan e-newsletter. |
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| Stewardship |
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St. Peter's Perpetual Memorial now online
The Stewardship Ministry Team has streamlined the process for beginning endowments in the St. Peter's Perpetual Memorial. Now, all information may be typed into an online form and either printed or sent to the church via the Internet. If you would like to honor someone in the Perpetual Memorial during the Easter season, visit St. Peter's website or click here. |
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People in Ministry |
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Darrick Malone
Linda Montanero
Lectors/Intercessor
Linda Montanero
Frank Surge
Allen Heinemann
Acolytes
Michael Feinerman
Sam Hoehnle
Alison Erekson
Caroline Ward
Subdeacon/Deacon/Preacher/Presider
Nancy Fifield
Nancy Meyer
Ellen Wondra (8AM and 11AM)
Ellen Wondra (11AM) Norma Sutton (8AM)
Flower Guild
Altar Guild
JR Clark
Coffee Hour hosts
Rachel Clark and Eric Anderson
Sunday School
Caroline Ward and Charis Chia |
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Prayers |
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Please remember in your prayers
The Rector Search Committee, Charlie, Jane, Georgann, Wendy, Bill, Rosie, Nathan, Don, Russell, Pearl, Mary, Zina, Beth, Lynn, Carolyn, Jim, Gil, Waneta, Kate, Tom, Jonathan, Bonnie, Terry, Linda, Nora, Christine, Kim and Ron, Deb and Ernie, Mother Helen, Judy, Ed, Rob, Sharon, and Alan
In Thanksgiving
For the Birthdays of Margaret, Sam, Lisa, Nancy, and Janet
For Anthony Vaccaro and Tyler Sampson, sponsored for ordination by this parish
For the Departed
Adrian Jones, Linda Hall, The Rev. John "Jack" Owens |
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Donate Online
Did you know you can donate or make your pledge payment online, either with a credit card or a check? Simply log onto St. Peter's website and click on the "Donate" section at the top of the page. The page will look like the image below. Thank you for your support of St. Peter's!
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| St Peter's Clergy and Staff |
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INTERIM RECTOR The Rev. Dr. C. Stephen Danzey
FatherSteve@StPetersChicago.org
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DEACONS
The Rev. Nancy Meyer
The Rev. Br. Gordon Stanley, BSG
ASSISTING CLEGY
The Rev. Norma S. Sutton
The Rev. Dr. Ellen Wondra
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