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November 14 - 25, 2012

News & Notes

Dear Faithful People
of Saint Peter's Church:

"Ordinary," "usual" and "normal" will continue to describe our Sunday liturgies for the rest of this month.  This Sunday we will hear from the Gospel according to Saint Mark for the last time this year as Jesus responds "do not be alarmed" to disciples who are both confused about the implications and afraid of the natural and human-made disasters that surround them.  His is a timely response for us.

 

This Sunday's 10:00 a.m. forum, "Hoping/Coping with the Holidays," will be led by Pastor Bill Eschen who will help us deal with the normal (and this year, extraordinary) stresses of the holidays.  Again, timing is everything!

 

During Brunch, Vicar Dustin Wright will gather those interested in the ministry of advocacy, particularly advocacy for immigrants.  These efforts will include Saint Peter's Church, Pastor Arias and Sion Lutheran Church and the New Sanctuary Coalition, of which we have been a part for the past year.

 

Our 78th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m., but there is a change in venue:  St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Avenue and not 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church as previously announced.  However, the Senior Minister of 5th Avenue Presbyterian, Scott Black Johnson, will be the preacher!

 

Finally, before some very advanced notice of much that is yet to come, please note that Pastor Stahler will be away for a much deserved vacation beginning Wednesday, November 14 and continuing through the Thanksgiving holiday.

 


Looking ahead:

Sunday, November 25, the Last Sunday after Pentecost, at all liturgies:  We will be receiving new members.

 

Sunday, December 2, the First Sunday in Advent at the 11:00 a.m. mass: Three members of our congregation - Juliet Anna Gresh, Lilly Ann Johns and Sophia Grace Vitarius, will affirm their faith and be confirmed, and we will celebrate the fifth anniversary of ordination and give thanks for the ministry of Pastor Jared Robert Stahler.

 


150th Anniversary Celebrations:

Friday, December 7:

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Lella and Massimo Vignelli's design for Saint Peter's Church.

6:00 p.m.   Solemn Vespers in the Sanctuary

6:45 p.m.  Opening of the Exhibit, gallery viewing and reception.

Festive attire suggested.

 

Saturday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary:

Ordination mass - Metropolitan New York Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

 

Sunday, December 9, Second Sunday in Advent

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Consecration of Saint Peter's Church

ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, presiding and preaching at

11:00 a.m.  Solemn Mass in the Sanctuary

 5:00 p.m.  Jazz Vespers in the Sanctuary

 

12:30 p.m. in the Living Room:  Festive Brunch

 2:00 p.m. in the TheaterVoices of Saint Peter's:  The First 75 years

 


Looking further ahead:

Saturday, December 15, 10:00 a.m. in the Living Room and Warming Pantry:  Families@SaintPeter's Advent Gathering:  Cookie baking and other Advent activities

 

Sunday, December 16, Third Sunday in AdventHanging of the Greens, all day.

 

Friday, December 21, 6:00 p.m. Caroling in the Plaza

 

Sunday, December 23, Fourth Sunday in Advent

 

Monday, December 24, ChristMass Eve

                 5:00 p.m.  Lessons and Carols

   First Vespers of ChristMass

                 7:00 p.m. Misa de la Natividad

                11:00 p.m. Solemn ChristMass

 

Tuesday, December 25, ChristMass Day

                11:00 a.m.  ChristMass

                 1:30 p.m. Misa de la Natividad

 

I know, I know: TMI! But...enjoy ordinary, extraordinary soon to come!

 

Peace and Joy,

 

Amandus J. Derr

Senior Pastor

 

 

IN THIS ISSUE
Dear Faithful People
Coming Together: SANDY Relief Concert
Congregation-based Advocacy
Education and Enrichment
Community and Fellowship
Music at Saint Peter's
Opportunities to Serve
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COMING TOGETHER:
A HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT CONCERT

 

A concert to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy will take place on Friday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Peter's Church.

 

Organized by trumpeter Sandra Coffin, the concert will bring together a variety of chamber ensembles, including the THREEDS oboe trio, a violin/viola duo, a horn quartet and other musicians in various combinations, for music ranging from Bach to Copland's Quiet City.

 

All proceeds will be donated to New York Cares and the NJ Hurricane Relief Fund.  

 

Suggested Donation: $20.

 
For additional information, contact Sandra Coffin. 

 

CONGREGATION-BASED ADVOCACY

 

On November 18, following the 11:00 a.m. mass, Vicar Dustin Wright will hold an informal discussion over brunch to explore how Iglesia Luterana Si�n and Saint Peter's can get further involved in congregation-based advocacy, beginning with issues related to immigration.  We'll simply gather at a table in the Living Room, so if you want to learn more about how social justice and your faith intersect, please join us!

 

EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT

 

SUNDAY FORA  

November 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Living Room

Pastor Bill Eschen presents:  "Hoping/Coping with the Holidays"

 

November 25 is Thanksgiving Weekend

NO FORUM

 


2012-2013 Wednesday Study  will resume on January 9, 2013.  This year's series is entitled:

Formation and Re-Formation:  The Holy Spirit and the People of God. 

  

 

Participants meet in the Plaza Room from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. immediately after the 6:00 p.m.  Mass for Peace in the chapel. A light supper is served and all are welcome.

  

COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP

 

Sunday November 18 at 1:15 p.m.

Fiction book group meets in the Plaza Room to discuss Room by Emma Donoghue.


Sunday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Gallery Talk.  Stephanie Fuller-Anthony discusses her exhibit in the Narthex.


Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 p.m. (in the Theatre -- LL2) 

 Voices at Saint Peter's -- the 150th Anniversary edition

Friday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. 

Docent led tour of the Metropolitan Museum's  Islamic Art Wing 

Reservations are closing soon!  Limited group size -- REGISTER NOW!
RSVP and pay here or speak to Tracy Christensen.  $20 per person.

Sunday, December 16 beginning after the 11:00 a.m. mass with a festive brunch and continuing all day -- Hanging of the Greens: our annual party to wrap gifts, decorate the church for the holidays and enjoy fellowship together.  Bring a plate of Christmas treats to share!


Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 1:15 p.m.

Non-fiction book group meets to discuss American Massacre: The Tragedy at Mountain Meadows, September 1857  by Sally Denton. 
MUSIC AT SAINT PETER'S
Thursday, November 15
1:15 p.m. - Midtown Concerts

Friday, November 16
7:30 p.m. - "Coming Together"
see description above

Saturday, November 17
5:30 p.m. - Piano Recital

Sunday, November 18
5:00 p.m. - Jazz Vespers
Alexis Cole Quartet
featuring
John DiMartino, Jim Cammack & Clarence Penn

Wednesday, November 21
1:00 p.m. - Midtown Jazz

Randy Napoleon, guitar

David Wong, bass

Kevin Kanner, drums

Sunday, November 25

5:00 p.m. - Jazz Mass

Christ the King Sunday

with Chanda Rule

ART AND DESIGN AT SAINT PETER'S
Church:Vignelli
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
THE MOMENTUM PROJECT

The Momentum Project continues to serve all those with food security issues:  the disabled, the unemployed, the homeless, seniors, families with children, and those enduring serious illnesses.  Due to severe budget cuts, volunteers are needed for the lunch and dinner program on Tuesdays at Saint Peter's Church:

 

Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for dinner.

Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch.

Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for dinner.

 

If you would like to help with the catering staff and make a difference in your community, please call the Momentum Volunteer Manager, Charles Vaccaro, at 212-691-8100 extension 2104.

    


SAINT PETER'S BREAKFAST PROGRAM 

On Tuesday 147 guests were served this past Tuesday.  To date, we've served 7, 140 guests in 2012. 7,643 guests were served in 2011.

 

 

 

We also are pleaded to thank the volunteers who come to us through New York Cares.  According to their own accounting, NYC volunteers have provided 730 service hours at Saint Peter's Breakfast Program in the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 

 

To volunteer, come to the front desk between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.