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Dear Beloveds in Christ,
Happy Birthday to the Church!
This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost when we celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit to the apostles and followers of Jesus. From the witness of their time with Jesus and the courage, wisdom and empowerment they received from the Spirit, they were able to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News of God’s love for all peoples made known through Jesus.
There is a beautiful anthem for Pentecost our Cathedral will be performing with lyrics by Patricia Blaze Clark; these words/prayer better describe what I could name and pray for what the Holy Spirit can continue to bring:
“Spirit, moving over chaos, Breath, instilling animation,
bringing light where there was none, giving life, informing soul,
be to us a light, revealing breathe into all our beings
where the work is to be done. life that makes the Body whole.
Praise to God, among us dwelling, Praise to God, among us dwelling:
praise the Spirit giving light. praise the Spirit giving life.
Power, Lifeforce, Inspiration, Wind, inflaming fear filled bodies,
blowing, breathing, brooding here, sending them to tell the News,
call, enliven, and empower fire anew your church’s spirit,
for your work, both far and near. show the path we ought to choose.
Praise to God, among us dwelling, Praise to God, among us dwelling,
praise the Spirit giving strength. praise the Spirit giving fire. “
May you be infused with the life-giving power of the Spirit now and always,
Kate+
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St. Peter's Community Prayers
We pray for the people on
our parish prayer list:
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Cathy, Gerri, Penelope, Maryann, Judith, Valerie, Joan, Walter, Helen, Chip, and Harry
We pray also for the repose of the soul of Betsy Rowe
and for the comfort of her family
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Saturday, May 18th - Celebrate Weston
- Saturday, May 18th - Electing Convention for Next Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts
- Sunday, May 19th - Feast of Pentecost with guest speaker Ines Palmarin from B-SAFE at both 8AM and 10AM services
- Wednesday, May 29th - Women's Pot Luck at 6PM in Parish Hall
- Saturday, June 1st - Memorial Service for Betsy Rowe at 2PM
- Sunday, June 2nd - Piano Recital for Cathy Nicholson at 4PM
- Sunday, June 9th - Summer Service 9AM Schedule begins
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Feast of Pentecost this Sunday
Come as you are!
For Pentecost, please join in the celebration by wearing whatever casual clothing you wish and especially in colors of red, yellow and orange.
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Guest Speaker Ines Palmarin from
B-SAFE this Sunday
B-SAFE (Boston's Summer Academic & Fun Enrichment) is a five-week, full day academic and enrichment program through the St. Stephen's Youth Program (SSYP), serving child and youth from Boston communities. Ines Palmarin is the Acting Executive Director of SSYP and will be speaking about B-SAFE during this Sunday's 8AM and 10AM services!
Please see the link for Ines' bio! https://www.ssypboston.org/teamandboard
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Changes to Office Hours for Summer
Church office hours will be changing through the summer:
- Monday - 8:00AM - 2:30PM
- Tuesday - By Appointment with Rev. Kate
- Wednesday - 8:00AM - 3:00PM
- Thursday - Office Closed
- Friday - 8:00AM - 4:00PM
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Piano Recital in Gratitude to Cathy Nicholson!
In gratitude to Cathy Nicholson for her gift of a lovely Yamaha grand piano for the choir room, we will have a champagne toast, short piano recital by Soomi Lee, and light refreshments afterwards. The event is on Sunday, June 2nd at 4PM in the choir room on the third floor of the Parish Hall (also accessible by elevator).
About Soomi Lee
Soomi Lee made her Carnegie Recital Hall debut at age 16 while attending the Juilliard Pre-College School. She earned a B.M. from Indiana University and M.M. from New England Conservatory. Ms. Lee has performed as soloist with the Seoul Philharmonic, Korean Broadcasting Symphony, the Boston Pops, Pro-Arte, New Philharmonia, Harvard Chamber Orchestra, as well as Wellesley, Brookline, Newton, and Lexington Symphonies. Ms. Lee has also been a faculty member at the Walnut Hill School and New England Conservatory.
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Come Celebrate Weston with St. Peter's TOMORROW!
We are seeking volunteers to help staff a booth for St. Peter's at Celebrate Weston! Tomorrow. Please contact Hansi at hansidean@aol.com to volunteer for a shift from 10:30 AM - 1 PM or 1 PM - 3:30 PM. It will be a fun event and a great opportunity to tell our neighbors about the wonderful things that are happening at St. Peter's.
About Celebrate Weston!
Celebrate Weston! is back by popular demand. Held on Saturday, May 18, this popular town-wide celebration offers a multitude of activities for persons of all ages. Located in the Weston Town Center, the festival will embrace and feature many of the diverse clubs, organizations and businesses that make up the tapestry of culture and activities that Weston has to offer.
Activities will begin at 11:00 am through to 3:00 pm. There will be local music entertainment, kids activities, fire, police, and DPW vehicles, interactive historical displays, tours, food offerings, and a street fair of local businesses and clubs.
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Priest-In-Charge Search Update
We have received the names of two possible candidates and are in very early conversations with them. In upcoming weeks, we will have a better idea of whether either of the candidates will be a "fit" for St. Peter's and vice versa. We will keep the community posted.
-- Mike and John
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Did you know you can give to St. Peter's securely through our online giving site? Make your pledge, give one-time or designate a special gift to one of our ministries. | |
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Thank you to all who donated diapers to benefit the Waltham Diaper Depot.
The 2,700 diapers combined with $1,000 that St. Peter’s Outreach Committee contributed will supply one month’s worth of much needed diapers to Waltham families. Please know how much these families need and appreciate these expensive and necessary items.
I feel blessed to be a part of such a generous and loving community.
Thank you,
Anne Ruggles
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Registration Open for 2024 Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane!
The Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane will be on Sunday, June 9th at Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Rd. Weston. First 100 registrants get a FREE Run for Lovelane T-Shirt!
As part of the St. Peter's Church sponsorship, the first 8 registrants can sign up for free using the code StPeters24 in the Coupon Code field. Click "Apply" and then continue with the registration process.
Click the Link to Register for the "St. Peter's Church" Team!
https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/142734
Schedule of Events:
9:00 - Registration Opens
10:15 - Diaper Dash (for our youngest participants)
10:30 - Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run (ages 12 and under)
11:00 - 5K Run (a USATF Certified race)
11:05 - 1 Mile Walk
11:45 - Awards Presented
- Prizes for all Diaper Dash and Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run participants
- Awards for 5K winners in all age groups and overall winners (in-person participants only)
- Food truck, live music by Cow Bell, DJ, clown, face paintings, and horses
- Stroller and wheelchair friendly
Virtual Participants:
Register by Thursday, June 1st, to receive your bib and award in time for race day--June 9th!
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Sign Up to be a Worship Leader/Lay Assistant | |
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Please consider signing up to serve as a Lector, Litanist, Usher, (8:00am/10:00am), or Crucifer (10:00am only)
Lector = reads the Scripture readings
Litanist = leads Prayers of the People
Crucifer = carries the cross
Usher = greets and directs members and visitors
Important Note! We are transitioning to a new sign up system
and will no longer use the website link.
If you wish to be on future schedule rotations,
please contact Emily at office@stpetersweston.org
Thank you to those of you who have already reached out!
All are welcome, those with experience and novices alike! You can request to receive the readings in advance. Haven't done this before and want to try it out before committing? Contact the Parish Office.
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Updates to Prayers of the People
If you would like to include a family member or loved one on the prayer list, please contact Emily at office@stpetersweston.org
or call the office at 781-891-3200
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Do You Have a Pastoral Need?
For pastoral support or emergencies or for any other church matter, please call the Rev. Kate Bast at 360-379-9803. We encourage you to let her know if you are in the hospital or have some other need that calls for pastoral support.
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PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS
MONDAY 8-2:30
TUESDAY By Appointment with Rev. Kate
WEDNESDAY 8-3
THURSDAY CLOSED
FRIDAY8-4
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