I want to begin by saying THANK YOU to Emil Hottenroth! Emil has been -- and intends to continue --volunteering nearly every weekday at Saint Peter's in these weeks before he's off to begin his college career at Purdue University in Indiana. He's a great organizer! This week, he's been cleaning out, organizing and inventorying the inner sacristy.
AND for the last several months, Fran Reed has been doing much of the same tasks one day every week. Please keep Fran in your prayers as she continues to deal with some health issues.
Audrey Gensel, wife of the late Pastor John Gensel, will celebrate her 92nd Birthday on August 7. She's doing great but would probably really appreciate a birthday greeting. Her address is PO Box 91, Muncy, PA 17756.
This Sunday, August 2 is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. As Christ feeds us, he satisfies all our hungers.
8:45 a.m. mass Pastor Stahler will preside and preach
11:00 a.m. mass I will preside and Pastor Stahler will preach
1:30 p.m. misa Pastor Fabian Arias will preside and preach
5:00 p.m. Vespers I will preside and preach
Next Sunday, August 9 is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus continues to feed us and, while feeding us, to teach us about the fullness of life nourished in Christ.
8:45 a.m. mass I will preside and preach
11:00 a.m. mass Pastor Stahler will preside and I will preach
1:30 p.m. misa I will preside and Juan Carlose Ruiz will assist and preach
5:00 p.m. Vespers Vicar Joseph Schattauer-Paille will preside and preach
WHERE ARE THEY?
Sam Hutcheson left for the West Coast on Wednesday and is currently helping his daughter Holly settle in Portland, Oregon. He will be back on Monday.
Kathy Burt is on vacation this week.
Pastor Fabian Arias leaves for vacation in Argentina on Monday, August 3 through Tuesday, August 25, 2015.
I will be in Houston, Texas from Monday, August 3 through Thursday, August 6.
Vicar Joseph Schattauer-Paille will return from his vacation on Monday, August 3.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Joseph Schattauer-Paille, our first full time vicar in 50 years, will complete his internship year among us on Sunday, August 16, 2015, the Day of Mary, Mother of God. Joseph will preach at 8:45 and 11:00 and we will bid him farewell and Godspeed at the close of 11:00 a.m. mass. Joe will be going to Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota to complete requirements for ordination. To contribute to a farewell financial gift, click the link here.
The Senior Center at Saint Peter's will have its final Saturday program on August 29. Beginning August 31, the Senior Center will be open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will no longer be open on Saturdays. On September 1, 2015 our Senior Center will begin its 15th year at Saint Peter's.
My greatest frustration this past month has been the continuing delays we've suffered as we've tried to begin construction delays on our long-awaited Sion Center. While our architects, contractors, project manager and staff have produced their work in a timely fashion and the contractor is ready to start, work has been delayed due to "approvals and sign-offs" by various city agencies. Needless to say, this project will not be completed in September. However, as of this writing -- and things can still change -- all approvals have been received and construction start-up meeting is scheduled for Monday morning, August 3, 2015. Please join me in praying that we will finally be able to begin this project next week.
Carole and I will be flying to Texas on Monday to see our son Mandy and daughter-in-law Ariana's newly built home and to assist them in caring for our grandaughter while both have to work. Carole will remain in Houston through August 12. I'll be back next Thursday.
HELP NEEDED! FREE DINNER OFFERED!
Saint Peter's will be hosting the ELCA's Mission Interpreters Coordinating Conference on Saturday, August 29, and YOU are invited to dinner and conversation that evening. The Mission Interpreter Ministry helps congregations understand God's work performed together in our congregations, the community and beyond, and the attending coordinators would like to hear the stories of God's missions at Saint Peter's.
There are 15 seats open for dinner (free). Please email or call Jennifer Eberhart (212-935-2200, ex. 104) before August 3 if you would like to attend. (We are also looking for a volunteer or two to assist at the conference during the day.)
Peace and Joy,