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

500 South Country Road

Bay Shore, NY 11706

E-News

Sunday, February 28, 2016

In This Issue

This Sunday

Parish Notices

St. Patrick's Dinner

Lenten Series

Episcopal Ministries Appeal

ECW Archdeaconry Road Trip

Brahms Requiem

Life LIne Screenings

Bike Ride

Center for the Arts

Music at St. Peter's

Online Donations

Parish Calendar for

28 February 2016
through
5 March 2016

Sunday, 2/28
8 - Holy Eucharist: Rite I
9 - Sandwich Program
9:15 - Choir Rehearsal
10:15 - Choral Holy Eucharist: Rite I

Monday, 2/29
9 - Preschool
9 - Morning Prayer
7 - AA Meeting

Tuesday, 3/1
9 - Preschool
6 - Deanery Lenten Program
7 - Boy Scouts

Wednesday, 3/2
9 - Morning Prayer
7 - Boy Scouts

Thursday, 3/3
9:30 - Island Symphony Rehearsal
7:30 - Boy scouts Committee Meeting
7:30 - Parish Choir Rehearsal

Friday, 3/4
12:30 - Thrift Store
8 - AA

Saturday, 3/5
9 - Special PALs
10 - Thrift Store

Important Links

PARISH WEBSITE

PRESCHOOL 2016

MUSIC AT ST. PETER'S

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF LONG ISLAND

THE NATIONAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER 1979

THE EPISCOPAL LECTIONARY

THE DAILY LECTIONARY

WATCH THE VIDEO

PRAISE THROUGH FLOWERS 2015

The Third Sunday in Lent

Click on the links to see the texts of the lessons and leaflets for the week.

This Week's Lessons

Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 63:1-8
I Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9

The Holy Eucharist: Rite I

8:00 am

St. Edmund's Chapel

The Choral Holy Eucharist: Rite I

10:15 am in the Church

The Right Reverend Johncy Itty

Celebrant and Preacher

Mark Engelhardt
Organist and Director of Music

Parish Notices for Sunday

February 28, 2016

For the Observance of a Holy Lent:

Prayer Group with Bp. Itty (Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00)
The Reconciliation of a Penitent (Confession) by appointment with Bishop Itty.
The Atlantic Deanery Lenten School of Spirituality at St. Peter's on Tuesdays in Lent. Details are on page 10.
Morning Prayer on Monday and Wednesday in the Lady Chapel at 9am.

The Altar Guild Quarterly Meeting will be next Sunday, March 6 at 9 am in the Lounge.

Next Sunday, March 6, at 4:00 pm the eVoco Voice Collective will sing the Brahms "Requiem". This sublime work is heard often in concert, and is considered a masterpiece of choral repertoire. This outstanding ensemble has sung several notable concert at St. Peter's. Plan to come. Details are below.

The Episcopal Ministries Annual Appeal: The Annual Appeal enables Episcopal Ministries of L.I. to work with and provide support for youth advocates, feeding ministries, senior centers, a homeless shelter and other ministries that are sustaining lives and strengthening communities. Last year EMLI contributed more than $400,000 to parish-based programs, partner organizations and Camp DeWolfe. This year, we want to do more. But we can only do it with your help. Please take a moment to read the brochure enclosed with this leaflet, and prayerfully consider your participation in the Annual Appeal. Envelopes for your contributions are available in the narthex and in the hallway outside St. Edmund's Chapel. You may place your contribution in the offering plate next Sunday, March 6, or the following Sunday, March 13. (See below.)

St. Patrick's Day Parish Supper!! Saturday, March 12, 5:00-9:00 pm. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex. $10 adults/$5 children.

WANTED: EASTER BASKETS! Lent is here... and Easter is not far behind! There are children currently residing at the Domestic Violence Safe House/Homeless Shelter here in Bay Shore who have recently experienced family crises. We can help them enjoy Easter by providing them with Easter Baskets, as we have done for over 20 years, thanks to the generosity of our parishioners. Make your own; or buy a pre-made basket; or perhaps donate some wrapped candy to be put into baskets. All donations are accepted and appreciated! Table games/toys/coloring books and crayons are also a great additions. For info: Kathy Malloy: 631-626-0812. Last Date for Baskets-Palm Sunday, March 20!

Lifeline Health Screening at St. Peter's on March 15th! Stroke is a leading cause of death today, affecting over 750,000 people each year. Every 45 seconds in America, someone suffers a stroke and every 3 minutes, someone dies from one. This means that during the next 45 minutes, approximately 15 people in the United States will have died due to a stroke. Stroke can be a life threatening and life changing event, and yet according to the National Stroke Association, 80% of strokes are preventable. By signing up for this health event, not only will you be able to take your health into your own hands, but you will also receive $10 off any package of $129 or more. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up only by either calling our members-only phone number, which is 1-888-653-6441 or by visiting www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

Suffolk Archdeaconry ECW Bus Trip! Date: 26 April 2016. Destination: Seamen's Church Institute, Port Newark, NJ. See details below.

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.