November 20-30, 2014
News & Notes
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Dear Faithful People of Saint Peter's:
This Sunday is the final Sunday of our Church's annual liturgical cycle. For 51 weeks our regular Sunday liturgies have been shaped by the Gospel according to Saint Matthew. Beginning on November 30, the Gospel according to Saint Mark will shape us on our way. This Sunday we hear Jesus' final parable in Matthew 25, "you did it to me," how the God who gathers, nourishes and dignifies us as if we were Jesus Christ intends for us to gather, welcome and dignify others; a power-filled way to complete this year. On this Sunday, the Last Sunday after Pentecost, also known as Christ the King Sunday, we welcome the following new members at each liturgy:
Katherine Clark
Andrew Hartman
Kate Koenig
Daniel Molina
Caroline Schneider
Lauren Sevian
Karytza Vergara
This Sunday,
8:45 a.m. Mass: Pastor Jared R. Stahler presides and preaches
10:00 a.m. Forum: Brother Eugenio DeLorenzo: Vita Consecrata
11:00 a.m. Mass: I preside and Pastor Jared R. Stahler preaches
12:30 p.m. Brunch: Thanks to Tracy Christensen & Kristian Kraii
1:30 p.m. Misa: Fabian Arias presiding and preaching
3:00 p.m. Cena: Members of Sion
5:00 p.m. Mass: Vicar Joseph Schattauer-Paille presiding,
Candidate Nicholas Sollom preaching with The Alan Ferber Big Band
Where are they?
Seminarian Kevin Farrar is with his family in California for Thanksgiving.
Dr. Thomas Schmidt is at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Il as guest organist for their monthly Bach series.
Next week's News and Notes will be sent on Monday. In it we'll prepare you for Advent with a link to devotional materials from the presiding bishops of the ELCA, Episcopal Church USA, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and Primate of the Anglican Church in Canada; with an overview of the "year of Mark" beginning November 30 and a reminder of Advent arrangements and themes.
There will be no Midtown Manhattan Thanksgiving Service next week, a 79 year tradition, because of the lack of clergy interest.
With my colleagues at Central Synagogue, I am disappointed.
There will be no 6:00 p.m. mass on Wednesday, November 26.
SAINT PETER'S CHURCH building and all programs will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 through Saturday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Peace and Joy,
Amandus J. Derr
Senior Pastor
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YOUR FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP |
Here's how 59 members and friends of Saint Peter's plan on Giving Together in 2015
2015 MINISTRY FUND |
| Commitments received to date | 217,139 | Goal | 441,000 |
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| 2015 PROPERTY FUND |
| Commitments received to date | 31,157 | Goal | 110,000 |
Make your commitment today at
click here
or return the pledge cards you received
to the church office by Sunday, December 7
Do you serve on a committee at Saint Peter's? Join these committees who are 100% Giving Together 2015: Parish Council Program Cabinet Executive Committee Membership Development Committee Adult Education and Enrichment Committee Dance at Saint Peters Finance Committee Nuestro Refugio Property Committee
Gather your friends! Convene your committees and groups! Experience the joy of Giving Together, too!
Need help? Call Jennifer Eberhart at the church office. |
STEWARDSHIP JAN - OCT 2014 |
Your Faithful Stewardship enables and supports the mission and ministry of Saint Peter's Church. Here's a recent snapshot of your giving:
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Jan - Oct 2014
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Oct 2014
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Stewardship Expectation
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$367,500
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$36,750
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Actual Stewardship Giving
| $332,758
| $25,089
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To give online click "Give Now" at www.saintpeters.org.
You can also use your stewardship envelopes to give regularly.
Need help? Call Jennifer Eberhart at the church office.
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A TASTE OF SAINT PETER'S
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This Sunday, November 23 is "A Taste of Saint Peter's." where we'll introduce you to different programs and committees and take you on a tour of the entire building - there are rooms here you probably didn't even know existed!
Invite family and friends for this special event. Good food and great conversation!
>> Details
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WHAT DO OUR MUSIC DIRECTORS DO OUTSIDE OF CHURCH?
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Ike Sturm, Director of Music for Jazz Ministry, is thrilled to be playing with Laila Biali's quartet next Monday, November 24 at 8pm in a beautiful new space called Subculture (45 Bleeker Street). The gig features drummer Ben Wittman and tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm.
Stop by, listen to some great music, and say hi!
For more information, check out: http://subculturenewyork.com/event/laila-biali/.
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And, if you happen to be in the Chicago area this weekend, catch Director of Music Tom Schmidt on the organ at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest for a Bach series.
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COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP
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Sunday, Nov 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Fiction Book Discussion
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
Meet in the 3rd floor conference room.
Friday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Candlelight Holiday Tour of the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Gardens
421 East 61 Street. $10 group rate.
RSVP by Nov 21 to [email protected]
Sunday, December 14 after 12:30 p.m.
Hanging of the Greens Party
Live jazz, great food, gift wrapping, fellowship and decorating of the church.
Friday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Caroling on the Plaza
Chare holiday carols with commuters going in and out of the subway plaza. No singing experience necessary, and don't forget to wear warm clothing! Fellowship and hot chocolate afterwards.
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EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT
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Upcoming Sunday Fora
November 23: Br Eugenio Di Lorenzo, Vita Consecrata Part 3
November 30: NO Forum
December 7: Dr. Sue Racoczy: The New York Mystics and Social Justice
December 14: Pastor Jonathan Linman
December 21: Pastor Jonathan Linman
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ELCA'S MESSAGE ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE |
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MEMBER BIRTHDAYS |
November 23 Deborah Pangallo
25 Michael Wickman, Gregory Manning
27 Anthony Kovner
30 Jonathan Linman
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BREAKFAST PROGRAM |
LAST TUESDAY, volunteers, including Watson Bosler, Bruce Johnson, Adam Stone, James Pfister and David and Marisa Lohse prepared and served pancakes, Canadian bacon, frittatas and other breakfast goodies to 138 guests. The meal was served fresh, hot and on-time! Thank God for all our volunteers!
On the basis of current attendees, we expect to provide Breakfast for more than 8,000 people in 2015. The number of those in need continues to rise each year. Many of these are underserved veterans of our Mideast wars. We regularly run out of food. Donations to Saint Peter's Church, memo "Breakfast Program" are sorely needed.
This past Tuesday, 138 guests were served at our Breakfast Program.
6,523 guests have been served thus far in 2014.
7,955 guests were served in 2013.
7,643 people were served in 2012.
To serve in our Tuesday morning Breakfast Program simply show up between 6:45 and 7:15 on Tuesday morning or, for more details, speak with Pastor Derr and he'll connect you with one of our members who regularly serves.
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