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Life at Saint Peter's 
March 6, 2014
In This Issue
Upcoming Sunday Readings
Daylight Saving Time
Christine's Kitchen this Saturday, 3/8
Children's Chapel Starts This Sunday at 10!
Our Lenten Journey in Music
Arts & Crafts Coffee Hour
Discipleship Thank-You
Lenten Study
Parenting Issues Survey
Fire Relief Benefit on March 9
Food Pantry Needs
Save the Date for VBS!
Coffee Hour
Amazon Link
Web Site Updates
Piano Lessons
Worship

Sundays:  


8 AM: Holy Eucharist (Chapel)


9 AM: Family Eucharist
(Families w/children 6 and under)


10 AM: Holy Eucharist and
Church School  

(children join their parents
for Communion)

 

 

Wednesdays:  

 

7 AM: Bible Fellowship

 

12 Noon: Holy Eucharist and Healing Service in the Chapel

 

 

Saturdays: 

5 PM: Holy Eucharist (Chapel)

Upcoming Sunday Readings  
You can look ahead at the readings for this Sunday by connecting to the Lectionary Page.
 
This week, Sunday, March 9, is the First Sunday of Lent.
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Daylight Saving Time

daylight savings time
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend!
Christine's Kitchen, Saturday, March 8

soup

The confirmation class is going to Christine's Kitchen this Saturday. Thank you to the many parishioners who have signed up to donate food and cook. Please remember that donations must be at Saint Peter's by 9:30 on Saturday morning.

Please place the donations in the Undercroft kitchen near the dishwasher. The doors will be open on Saturday by 8:30 am. 

Children's Chapel to Start This Week!


Children's Chapel

March 9, 2014 10:00 AM


Children's Chapel for Sunday School age children begins this Sunday at 10:00 am in the Chapel. Sunday School students should go directly to the chapel and not to their Sunday School classrooms. The children will return to the church to join their families for the celebration of the Holy Communion.

 

Please note:  

There is no change to the 9:00 am Family Service.

Our Lenten Journey in Music

On Lent I, Sunday March 9, the combined choirs of Saint Peter's will present Buxtehude's setting of "Jesu, Meine Freude"  (Jesus, My Joy) at the 10:00 am Eucharist. The short work is scored for SAB chorus, 2 soprano and 1 bass soloist, 2 violins and continuo.

The text of the six verses is well exemplified and "painted" by the musical motives.
Arts & Crafts Coffee Hour, March 9
  
All artists and crafters are welcome to exhibit their work during coffee hour.  Art is beauty, and beauty is from God. Participants include knitters, hookers (rugs that is!), beaders, scrappers, painters.
 
Come one, come all! Please email Stephanie if you are interested in participating. 
Discipleship Thank You
Dear St. Peter's Parishioners,

Through January, 160 families had responded to the Discipleship campaign. My heartfelt thanks to you all for your generous effort! 56 families increased their pledges, there are 14 new pledging families, and 7 families that had pledged previously to St Peter's have again done so. I had pledged to send out coffee cards to those that increased their pledges, did not know that many folks like Starbucks!

It was indeed a pleasure to have been your Chair, I met so many wonderful people, renewed relationships with those I normally do not see and I look forward to doing it again this fall.

All the Best! 
John Van Etten

Discipleship ...  
All that we do, with all that we have, all of the time. 
Lenten Study
Silence  is a 1966 novel of historical fiction by Japanese author Shusaku Endō. It is the story of a Jesuit missionary sent to 17th century Japan, who endured persecution in the time of Kakure Kirishitan ("Hidden Christians") that followed the defeat of the Shimabara Rebellion. It  has been called "Endo's supreme achievement" and "one of the twentieth century's finest novels."
 

Written partly in the form of a letter by its central character, the theme of a silent God who accompanies a believer in adversity was greatly influenced by the Catholic Endō's experience of religious discrimination in Japan, racism in France, and a debilitating bout with tuberculosis. The novel thus explores the silence of God in the midst of suffering.

There will be two groups: Wednesday morning at 11:00 in the parish office and Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the parish office.

If you would like to order a copy of the book, please contact Ronald.
Parenting Issues Survey


Dear St. Peter's Parishioners,

With respect to the great turnout of the 5 Wishes program last Fall, the Health and Healing Ministry would like to plan a program for this coming Fall dealing with the challenges parents face today in raising a well-rounded and confident child. In order to scale the program in a feasible manner, we need your input!
 
Please email us with your TOP 3 concerns regarding raising children today and what obstacles you feel may get in the way. What challenges do you have? Is social media a negative tool?
 
Please make sure you email your responses to me. In order to start planning the program and its main focus, the responses should be received by March 31.

Thank you in advance for your participation,

Sherry Walz-Eisenhardt
Health & Healing Ministry member
Fire Relief Benefit on March 9
Food Pantry Needs

Grocery bag (for Food Bank(

Caldwell Food Pantry is requesting donations of paper goods.  Please bring in toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, etc. There is also a need for personal items such as shampoo and soap.

You may leave your donation at the back of the church of chapel. Thank you for your generosity! 
Save the Date for VBS

It's hard to believe, but Vacation Bible School 2014 is less than six months away! Isn't it nice to imagine those warm summer days as we watch the snow pile up outside?

Saint Peter's will once again team with Caldwell United Methodist Church as West Essex VBS, and this year our theme will be Workshop of Wonders. VBS will be held at Caldwell United Methodist Church August 4-8. Please save the dates! 
Coffee Hour


Coffee Hour hosts are needed for upcoming weekends this winter. You will find the sign-up sheet at the back of the church, or you make contact Elizabeth Boggier directly via email. 
Amazon Link




If you follow our Saint Peter's link to get to Amazon.com, we will receive a percentage back at no additional cost to you through their Associates program. The more clicks and purchases we receive, the greater the percentage.

Thanks to your clicks,
we have earned over $1,100
and are now earning 7% on all purchases!

If you already have an account with Amazon (including Prime membership), you may log in as usual when the link directs you to the home page.

 

Simply click above to get started, or visit the link on our home page.

Please note: Some email programs will highlight the word "Amazon" within this email and provide a link. Only the black and gold link above and the one on our web site will direct you in a way that will benefit Saint Peter's. Thank you for clicking carefully!
Saint Peter's Web Site


We are working to keep our church web site updated with helpful information and links, as well as pictures and videos of recent events.

Did you know that you can listen to sermons or music from our talented choirs and even get do a little shopping?

Here are some direct links:
Now included in The Onward online is our monthly service calendar! This calendar reflects assignments for Altar Guild, Chalicers, Crucifers, Lectors, Sunday School Teachers & Greeters, and Ushers, as well as which Choirs are singing and who is hosting Coffee Hour. You can download this month's copy here.

We hope to soon offer the ability to pledge online, and welcome your comments and suggestions on how we can make the Saint Peter's web site even more useful. Please email us!
Piano Lessons



John Pivarnik is currently offering piano lessons for beginners through adults, with or without prior musical training.  

 

Please contact John at 973-377-9068 or by email

 

 

for scheduling and more details.
Contact information:
 
Email: info.saintpeters@gmail.com
Website:  www.stpeters-essexfells.org
Parish Office: 973-226-6500   Fax:  973-226-5477

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