St. Peter's Shield
St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

 

500 South Country Road

Bay Shore, NY 11706 

 

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Sunday, January 17, 2016 
In This Issue
This Sunday
Patronal Festival
Parish Notices
Boy Scout Sunday
Life LIne Screenings
Center for the Arts
Music at St. Peter's
Online Donations

Parish Calendar for   
17 January 2016
through
23 January 2016 

Sunday, 1/17
8 - Holy Eucharist
9 - Sandwich Program
9:15 - Choir Rehearsal
10:15 - Choral Eucharist

Monday, 1/18
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Preschool and Offices Closed
9 - Morning Prayer
5 - Bay Shore Soccer Practice
7 - AA Meeting

Tuesday, 1/19
9 -  Preschool
5 - Soccer Practice
7:30 - Vestry Meeting

Wednesday, 1/20
9 - Preschool
9 - Morning Prayer
7 - Boy Scouts

Thursday, 1/21
9 - Preschool
9:30 - Island Symphony Rehearsal
11:30 - ECW Meeting
7 - West Islip Lacrosse Practice
7:30 - Parish Choir Rehearsal

Friday, 1/22
9 - Preschool
12:30 - Thrift Store
5 - Bay Shore Girls Lacrosse Practice
8 - AA
 
Saturday, 1/23
10 - Thrift Store
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MUSIC AT ST. PETER'S
 
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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 
celebrating 
The Feast of
The Confession
of St. Peter 
 
Click on the links to see the texts of the lessons and leaflets for the week.
  
Acts 4:8-13
Psalm 23
1 Peter 5:1-4
Matthew 16:13-19 
  
10:15 am in the Church

The Right Reverend Johncy Itty
Celebrant and Preacher  

Mark Engelhardt
Organist and Director of Music
The Feast of the Confession of St. Peter
 
In human life, names are important. Names not only identify us within a larger community, but they also remind us of our personal and family histories. They connect us to the past as we live out our lives, creating new histories and traditions for the people who follow us.
 
Today, in the life of our church family, we celebrate the patronal Feast of the Confession of St. Peter. The practice of commemorating a saint and having their name associated with church buildings and organizations is a custom that has been practiced for many centuries. Since its inception, this Christian worshipping community in Bay Shore, has assumed the name of St. Peter as it became a church, in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition, within the Diocese of Long Island.
 
St. Peter was one of Jesus' first disciples and is remembered as one of the pioneers of the Christian Church. Jesus, in Matthew 16:18, proclaims: "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
 
Originally, a fisherman, Peter was from the village of Bethsaida, in the province of Galilee. He, along with his brother Andrew, was one of twelve persons who were chosen by Jesus to become his disciples. As a faithful disciple of Jesus, he is also remembered to have denied Jesus thrice, but repented, and is known to have become a powerful and outspoken advocate of Jesus' life, witness, and ministry.
 
We give thanks to God today for St. Peter; for his faithfulness and dedication to Jesus, and the foundation upon which we gather together as a Church, both local and universal.
 
May the strength of St. Peter's witness, and those of all of the apostles, martyrs, and saints of God continue to inspire us to accomplish great things for the kingdom of God, in this portion of the vineyard of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
May the Peace of Christ, abide with you always.
 
Bishop Itty
 

Parish Notices for Sunday, January 17, 2016       

The parents of Killian Thomas Quinn and Troop 43 invite you to attend the Presentation of the Eagle Scout Award Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will be at St. Peter's, and a Reception will follow.
 
Sunday, February 7 will be Scout Sunday. Our Boy Scout Troop 43 and Cub Scouts Pack 153 will be in attendance and taking leadership roles in the Choral Eucharist at 10:15 a.m. A Scoutmaster Retirement for Phil Jacobs and Installation Ceremony for Ray Polk will take place in the Parish Hall, followed by Brunch. All are invited!
 
The Prayer List will be updated February 1. Please let Mark Engelhardt know if any names you have asked to be placed on the list should REMAIN. All others will be removed.
 
St. Peter's Church will be hosting the Deanery Lenten Program this year. Please join us on Tuesdays, beginning February 16 and continuing through March 15. The evenings begin with Eucharist at 6 pm, followed by a light supper of soup and salad and the program.
 
Lifeline Health Screenings will be available in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, March 15. For detailed information and registration information, please pick up a flyer available in the narthex and in the hallway opposite St. Edmund's Chapel.
 

Upcoming Dates to Mark on Your Calendars:

Sunday,1/17-Patronal Festival
Monday, 1/18-Martin Luther King Day (Office Closed)
Thursday, 1/21-ECW Meeting (11:30 am)
Saturday, 1/24-Eagle Scout Ceremony (2 pm)
Sunday, 1/31-Annual Parish Meeting (9 am) 
Tuesday, 2/2-Feast of the Presentation, Holy Eucharist (10 am)
Sunday, 2/7-Boy Scout Sunday
Wednesday, 2/10-Ash Wednesday
Sunday, 2/14-First Sunday in Lent
Tuesday, 2/16-Deanery Lenten Program begins (6 pm)
Sunday, 2/21-The Art of Song (4 pm)
Tuesday, 3/15-Healthline Screenings 




The Center for the Arts at St. Peter's

Private Instruction in Piano, Voice, Guitar and Orchestral Instruments for beginners through advanced musicians. Qualified, degreed music teachers. Extremely reasonable rates!

CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS!!!

Contact Mark at 631-665-0051 x. 23

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Online Donations to St. Peter's Ministries: 

You can donate online

and even use our safe and secure parish website for pledging, and making donations to the Food Pantry, and to the Music Program.  Look for "Donate" at www.stpetersbayshore.org.  

 

You may also direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to St. Peter's: Individuals who participate in the Thrivent financial network and have Choice Dollars can designate these dollars to St. Peter's. To learn more, contact your Thrivent rep or call (800) 847-4836 and mention Choice Dollars.