Dear Faithful People of Saint Peter's:
This Sunday, January 19, 2014, is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany and we find ourselves in the presence of Christ at wedding feast. Today is also the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Renewer of Society.
At the 8:45 a.m. Mass, I will preach and preside.
At 10:00 a.m. Forum , L.D. Frazier leads our remembrance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.
At the 11:00 a.m. mass
- Pastor Stahler will preside;Theodore Kells Fitzpatrick will be baptized; I will preach;
- The Offertory, NYMPHS PAS DE TROIS from WALPURGISNACHT, will be presented by Dance@SaintPeters, Choreography: Roberto Lara after Leonid Lavrovsky;Music: Charles Gounod; Dancers: Hannah Barnard, Emily Petry, Gwendolyn Petry.
- We will bid Farewell and Godspeed to Margareta Grape, Head of Mission, World Council of Churches office at the United Nations.
- We will commemorate the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brunch will be offered by Michael McKee and Eric Stenshoel.
At 1:30 p.m. misa, Pastor Gustavo Vinejeras will preside and preach.
At 5:00 p.m. Jazz Vespers, Pastor Stahler will preside and Vicar Carol Schneider will preach.
STEWARDSHIP
Please make your 2014 Stewardship Pledge! Pledging is important! We've moved from a Program Year to a Calendar Year to make pledging more convenient for all. Please return your 2014 pledge by Sunday, February 2, 2014.
Next Sunday, January 26, 2014, is the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, a day in which, with the Twelve, Jesus calls us to be disciples. This day also marks the 39th anniversary of my ordination.
At the 8:45 a.m. Mass, I will preside and preach.
At 10:00 a.m. Forum , Kit Kreilick will present another chapter in her incomparable series about the History of Saint Peter's Church.
At the 11:00 a.m. mass, I will preside and preach.
Brunch will be offered by Janet Groth, Ed Wagner and friends.
At 1:30 p.m. misa, Pastor Gustavo Vinejeras will preside and preach.
At 5:00 p.m. Jazz Vespers, Vicar Carol Schneider will preside and preach.
FEBRUARY 8, 2014 WINTER PARISH RETREAT, 9:30 - 3:30, Plaza Room:
UNEXPECTED AND MYSTERIOUS: Personal Experiences of God Many of us have and many of us seek a more intimate experience of God's presence in our lives. At this retreat, in the context of Worship, Scripture and Tradition, participants are invited to share their own experiences and searching. Suggested donation $25.00 Breakfast (Bagels, etc.) and a light lunch are included. Attendance limited to 20. To attend, speak to Pastor Derr who will lead this retreat and watch for schedule and on-line registration.
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PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO OFFER BRUNCH by signing up at the BRUNCH BUNCH on page 1 of the INTERSECTION!
SAINT PETER'S CHURCH is closed on Monday, January 20, 2014 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
WHERE ARE THEY?
Sam Hutcheson, Director of Communications, has been on vacation since Tuesday, January 14 and will return on Tuesday, January 20, 2014.
Pastor Jared Stahler will be on vacation January 24-31, 2014.