LINKS ARE BLUE
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November 14-24, 2013
News & Notes
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Dear Faithful People of Saint Peter's:
There are two more Sundays, November 17 and 24, in this liturgical year in which Saint Luke's is the dominant Gospel. Beginning with the First Sunday in Advent, December 1, the Gospel according to Saint Matthew will take Luke's place. This heralds a significant shift in emphasis. Luke is most concerned about the wideness of God's Promise. Matthew is most concerned about the depth of that Promise's roots in the "Older" Testament - Torah, Writings and Prophets. Our weekly liturgies will soon reflect that emphasis.
But there are two Sundays after Pentecost left in which we will hear Christ speaking to us with Luke's accent. This Sunday, November 17, is the Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost and next Sunday, November 24 is the Last Sunday after Pentecost, commemorating Christ the King. On each of these Sundays, Jesus points to the permanent Reign of God present in the midst of things temporary.
- At the 8:45 a.m. Mass, Pastor Stahler will preside and preach.
- At the 10:00 a.m. Forum , James Sadler will present "Christian Unity through Meditative Practice."
- At the 11:00 a.m. mass, I will preside, Pastor Stahler will preach and we will install our new Parish Council and Parish Officers.
Notes on the 11:00 a.m. liturgy:
The Thanksgiving for Baptism was composed by Pastor Jared R. Stahler for the Metropolitan New York Synod and is being used by Bishop Rimbo and others throughout the synod. It emphasizes the synod's "Claimed" mission strategy.
The Eucharistic Prayer was composed by Gail Ramshaw for use among Lutherans and our full communion partners and is one of the many liturgical prayers composed by Gail, a former member of Saint Peter's Church and in use in churches throughout the country. Gail and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Gordon Lathrop, will be visiting us next weekend.
- Brunch will be provided by Kit Kreilick and Friends.
- At the 1:30 p.m. misa, Pastor Fabian Arias will preside and preach,
- At 5:00 p.m. Jazz Liturgy with anointing for healing, Vicar Carol Schneider will preside and preach. The musical leaders will be: Vince Ector, drums/leader; Kyle Koehler, organ; Bruce Williams, saxophones; Matt Chertkoff, guitar
Here in New York we have a unique opportunity to assist victims of the Philippine cyclone: Give a gift now to Seafarers and International House (www.sih.org). Here's why: 2/3 of all seafarers in the world are from the Philippines. These seafarers are unable to communicate with their families at home. Seafarers and International House is deeply involved with giving them assistance. Before you support other relief efforts, consider supporting this ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that is based right here in New York!
Next Sunday, November 24, is the Last Sunday after Pentecost, also known as Christ the King. - At the 8:45 a.m. Mass, I will preach and preside.
- THERE IS NO 10:00 a.m. Forum.
- At the 11:00 a.m. mass, Pastor Stahler will preside and I will preach.
- Brunch is provided by Kevin Kunkle.
- At the 1:30 p.m. misa, Pastor Fabian Arias will preside and preach.
- At 5:00 p.m. Jazz Vespers, Vicar Carol Schneider will preside and Pastor Jared Stahler will preach. The musical leaders will be Melissa Stylianou, voice; Jamie Reynolds, piano; Gary Wang, bass; Eric Doob, drums
Please note the following soon-to-come events: - Annual Midtown Thanksgiving Service, 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Saint Peter's Church with Rabbi Peter Rubinstein preaching.
- Voices Encore: The First 75 years of Saint Peter's 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013
- Voices Premier: The second 50 years of Saint Peter's: 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2013
Peace and Joy, Amandus J. Derr Senior Pastor
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AN INVITATION |
Seafarer's & International House invites you to a reception with the Honorable Carolyn Maloney on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. Details at: Right of Asylum Mission Reception
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EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT
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Wednesday Evening Study Series 2013-14
The second section of our 2013-2014 Wednesday Study, "Torah: Not Just the Law (Understanding the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Number and Deuteronomy)," takes place at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday through November 20, 2013.
We have a playlist on our YouTube channel just for our Wednesday Study Series.
UPCOMING SUNDAY FORA Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the Living Room November 17 James Sadler -- "Christian Unity Through Meditative Practice" November 24 No Forum December 8 Jonathan Linman -- "Images of John the Baptist" December 15 Kit Kreilick -- "The History of Saint Peter's Church" Watch last week's forum.
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COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP
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All are welcome!
Sunday, November 17 | 1:15 p.m. | Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson | Sunday, November 24 | 1:30 p.m.
| Into Harm's Way, a documentary featuring Ace Clark and his 1967 West Point classmates talking about Vietnam. A provocative discussion will follow the film. |
Voices at Saint Peter's
Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m., an encore presentation of "Deeply Rooted"
Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m., a premier presentation of "Always Growing" -- the next 50 years
Receptions will follow both performances.
Both performances are in the Sanctuary
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ART & MUSIC
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MUSIC
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ART
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In the Narthex
Robert Hickman
In the Living Room Gallery
Marlena Buczek Smith
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
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SAINT PETER'S BREAKFAST PROGRAM
We need plastic containers and plastic bags. Please bring them to the church anytime.
148 guests were served breakfast this past Tuesday. 6,121 guests have been served in 2013.
7,957 guests were served in 2012; 7,643 guests in 2011.
To volunteer, come to the front desk between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. Pastor Derr hopes to return to serve at the Breakfast Program again around Thanksgiving.
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