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March 7-17, 2013
News & Notes
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Dear Faithful People of Saint Peter's:
"And they began to make merry."
That's the way the King James Bible describes the celebration in Jesus' parable of the prodigals, which, fatted calf and all, is the Gospel for this Sunday, giving us a textual reminder that every Sunday, including Sundays in Lent, are celebrations of Easter. It's difficult to fast when there's a well-prepared fatted calf! This parable sets the theme for this Sunday and the week that follows; it is the last time we'll hear from the Evangelist Saint Luke until 11:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Please note the liturgical schedule for Holy Week and Easter available below.
At Vespers for these Sundays in Lent, we've been giving God thanks for "the growing light that lengthens our days." Those thanks will be particularly appropriate this Sunday: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 2:00 a.m. SPRING AHEAD those time devises that don't do this automatically.
I'm leading our 10:00 a.m. forum this Sunday, continuing my occasional presentations around our 150th anniversary theme, DEEPLY ROOTED, ALWAYS GROWING. This week's topic: Who decided that? Policy. Program. Implementation. Innovation: A look at decision-making at Saint Peter's Church, 1977-present. Our vicar, Dustin Wright, will be the presenter at the March 17 10:00 a.m. forum, the last until after Easter.
Sunday School is at 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch in the Plaza Room and two classes - for children ages 3-5 in the Plaza Room and children ages 6 and up in the music Room. This first "term" ends on Sunday March 17 and the next term begins with a party on Sunday, April 7.
Please also note that on Wednesdays, March 6, 13 and 20, there is no 6:00 p.m. liturgy at Saint Peter's Church. Please note the following schedule and locations:
Wednesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 13:
Vespers at 6:30 p.m. Supper at 7:00; Study, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
At the Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
325 East 33rd Street (between 2nd and 1st avenues) (6 train to 33rd Street, walk east 4 � blocks; M15 bus or M101 bus.)
Wednesday, March 20: 7:30 pm.
At the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
1393 York Avenue at East 74th Street
(6 train to 68th or 77th Streets, M31, M102 buses)
Tenebrae (a service of psalms, readings, light and darkness)
Several of us, including Dr. Schmidt, Sam Hutcheson and I, will be on vacation during the week of March 16-23, so don't be surprised by our absence. However, we'll still see you all this Sunday!
Peace and Joy,
Amandus J. Derr
Senior Pastor
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TOGETHER WITH THE CHURCHES
AROUND THE WORLD
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This week we pray for the people of Myanmar as they begin developing just and humane political and civil system after decades of military rule. We give thanks for new government efforts to end the ivory trade in Thailand. We pray that recently announced peace talks between the Thai government and Muslim militants in the south of the country succeed in ending a nearly decade-long conflict that has claimed more than 5000 lives.
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EASTER FLOWER FUND |
The Design Committee is beginning to plan for especially festive decorations for Easter in this sesquicentennial year. Make your gift to the Easter Flower Fund in memory of, or in honor of someone or a life milestone.
Gifts can be made online (the best way), or by using the pre-printed Easter Flower Fund envelope in your Stewardship packet (a very good way), or by using an Easter Flower Fund envelope available in the Narthex (a good way). All gifts and citations received by March 24 will appear in the printed lists distributed at the Easter masses, but if you miss that deadline, the Fund will remain open throughout the Easter season.
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EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT |
UPCOMING SUNDAY FORA
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the Living Room
March 10 led by Pastor Derr: "Who decided that? Policy. Program. Implementation. Innovation: A look at decision-making at Saint Peter's Church, 1977-present."
March 17: Vicar Dustin Wright
March 24: Palm Sunday, there will be no forum
March 31: Easter Sunday, there will be no forum
LENTEN EVENING PRAYER AND STUDY
Once again this year we will join our Roman Catholic neighbors for a Lenten series of Evening Prayer and study on Wednesday evenings.
March 13 at 6:30 -- at the Church of St. Stephen / Our Lady of the Scapular, 151 East 28th Street (between Lexington and Third Avenues)
In lieu of Evening Prayer on March 20, everyone is invited to:
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HOLY WEEK AT SAINT PETER'S
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HOLY WEEK 2013
Liturgies in English
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-27
12:30 p.m. - Mass
6:00 p.m. - Mass
Holy Thursday, March 28
12:00 p.m. - Footwashing liturgy
12:30 p.m. - Mass
6:00 p.m. - Footwashing/Mass/Stripping of Altar
7:30 p.m. - Vigil
Good Friday, March 29
12:00-3:00 p.m. - SAINT MATTHEW PASSION
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday, March 30
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Easter Vigil (new time)
The Resurrection of Our Lord, March 31
8:45 a.m. - Mass
11:00 a.m. - Mass
1:30 p.m. -Misa en espa�ol
5:00 p.m. - Jazz Mass
SEMANA SANTA 2013
Las liturgias en espa�ol
Jueves Santo, 28 de marzo
7:30 p.m. - Misa en espa�ol
Viernes Santo, 29 de marzo
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Estaciones de la Cruz
S�bado Santo, 30 de marzo
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Vigilia
6:30 p.m. - Vigilia Pascual
La Resurrecci�n de Nuestro Se�or
1:30 p.m. - Misa
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COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP |
Sunday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. Fiction Book Discussion: Three Strong Women by Marie NDiaye
Sunday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Special 150th Anniversary Film Viewing
March 17th at 3:00 p.m.
The Shepherd of the Night Flock
Building Improvements Needed? The Property Committee is seeking suggestions for capital improvements to our building. Physical improvements and purchases over $1,000 are funded under the Capital Budget. The committee and staff are working to identify our renewal needs, but we don't want to overlook anything important that you think needs attention, or should be changed or added to enhance our programs. Forms to submit your capital budget suggestions are available here, from any Property Committee member (John Cavanagh, Art Clark, Kit Kreilick, John Mostenan or Edward Wagner) or from Kathy Burt in the church office. Please turn in your form by March 29, 2013 for consideration for next year's budget. The more information you can provide about details of the work to be done or items to be purchased, the easier it will be for the committee and the Parish Council to decide on budget priorities.
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ART & MUSIC
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MUSIC ART
1:15 p.m. - Midtown Concerts
7:00 p.m. - Jazz Memorial
5:30 p.m. - Concert
5:00 p.m. - Jazz Vespers
8:00 p.m. - Classical Concert Series
Martin Neron
Cory-James Crawford
1:00 p.m. - Midday Jazz Midtown
1:15 p.m. - Gotham Early Music Scene
Bacchanalia Baroque English and American music
of the 18th Century
5:00 p.m. - Competition
5:00 p.m. - Jazz Vespers
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Coming soon to the Narthex Gallery:
Work by
James Austin Murray
Tamesis II (oil on canvas 82" x 54" x 4", 2011)
Showing March 11 to April 25
Opening Reception
Friday, March 15
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Coming Soon to the Living Room Gallery
Artwork by Members of Saint Peter's Church
Part of the 150th Anniversay Celebration
Showing March 11 to April 25
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On World Water Day, Friday, March 22, 2013, Saint Peter's will be hosting the World Water Day Concert -- an evening of breathtaking music and art; a true celebration of water. Quentin Fielding, the internationally acclaimed pianist and composer, will be sharing his mesmerizing music. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit Water.org (a 501(c)3 charity) -- one of the world's most effective water organizations, founded by the famed actor and philanthropist Matt Damon, and the world-renowned water authority Gary White. |
IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY WORKSHOP (rescheduled) |
Saturday, March 16, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. In the Sanctuary and Living Room, Saint Peter's Church
Due to the snowstorm of February 8, the Immigration Advocacy Workshop has been rescheduled to March 16. Ravi Ragbir, Director of the New Sanctuary Coalition of New York, will discuss how current issues relate to past immigration and Amy Gottlieb, Program Director of the Friends Service Committee's Immigrant Rights Program, will discuss why immigration issues should matter to people of faith. After worshiping together we'll proceed to the main discussion and conclude with time for light refreshment and informal conversation. If you have any questions, please contact Vicar Dustin.
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
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We've created a "BRUNCH ASSISTANT LIST." Sign up so you can be called upon to help others without being responsible for EVERYTHING. Thanks!
BRUNCH MAKERS NEEDED The following dates are open for you to prepare brunch:
April 14, 28 June 2 You may sign up directly here or contact Bruce Johnson.
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 137 guests were served this past Tuesday; 1,373 have been served in 2013. 7,957 guests were served n 2012, 7,643 guests in 2011. To volunteer, come to the front desk between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. |
PRAYER VIGIL FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY
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Every Saturday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saint John's Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street
As the US Supreme Court prepares to hear cases on Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8, Saint John's Lutheran Church is hosting a weekly prayer vigil for marriage equality. The vigil includes stations for individual prayer on various concerns around the issue and also an opportunity to brainstorm about additional advocacy actions. For more information, contact Vicar Dustin or Pastor Mark Erson (a former Saint Peter's Vicar) at [email protected].
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2012 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS |
If you made any Contributions to Saint Peter's Church in the year 2012, your official tax statement is now available online. Just log on to ACS, click on "Giving History," and then on "PDF Tax Statement."
While you're there, be sure to update your profile and maybe add your picture.
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