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Dear Beloveds in Christ,

I invite you into the Holy Week of worship at St Peter’s! We are called as a Christian people to prepare for our journey of joy in the newly Risen Christ by walking along with Jesus in his journey to the cross in spiritual and emotional alignment with the suffering, sorrows, and injustice for all of humanity. Our lay ministry teams of music, choir, Altar Guild, readers, office and myself have lead us into a meaningful Holy Week to prepare us for the glory of God’s Love that transforms suffering and death into eternal life. The Good Friday Crucifixion Cantata provided by Bobby and the choir is a powerful musical offering for reflection on the Passion. 

For this Good Friday, St. Peter’s will be using the new liturgical/rubrical guides commended for use in our Diocese. The John Passion will reflect the changes of language to remove the use of the words, “the Jews” and replace them with the more accurate translation, “the Judeans.”

The usage of the words, “the Jews” and the false view that the “Jews” were responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion have been some of the excuses for people who identify as Christians to use hostile language, engage in prejudicial actions, and commit physical violence towards people of the Jewish faith and people who identify as Jewish. The gospels are clear, unlike the anti-semitic views of the gospels, that Jesus and most of his apostles including Paul were Jewish and devoutly practiced their faith while also following the Way of Love that Jesus taught and lived. 

The Solemn Collects on Good Friday will contain prayers honoring the Jewish people’s covenant with God and our “lament (for) Christian acts of prejudice and violence” against Jewish and other non-Christian peoples.

Please join this faith-filled community of St. Peter’s for Holy Week.

The peace of Christ be with you,

Kate+

St. Peter's Community Prayers

We pray for the people on

our parish prayer list:

~

Cathy, Gerri, Betsy, Penelope, Maryann, Stephen, Judith, Valerie, Joan, Walter, and Helen

We also pray for the upcoming Baptism of

Isabel Callahan on Easter Sunday

A Prayer for Priest-In-Charge Discernment

May the search for clergy be guided by wisdom, discernment, and divine inspiration. May those involved in the process find strength and clarity in their decisions, seeking leaders who embody compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the spiritual well-being of the community. May their efforts be blessed with success in discovering individuals dedicated to serving with humility and love.

Massachusetts Preliminary Slate of Bishop Nominees Announced

The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts is pleased to announce that, after receiving the recommendations of the Bishop Nominating Committee, it has approved a preliminary slate of four nominees for election as the 17th bishop diocesan of the Diocese of Massachusetts. 

They are:

• The Rev. Dr. Brendan J. Barnicle,

Rector, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Wilsonville, OR

• The Rev. Canon Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa, Th.D.,

Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries,

Diocese of Massachusetts

• The Very Rev. Gideon L. K. Pollach,

Rector, St. John's Church, Cold Spring Harbor, NY

• The Rev. Julia E. Whitworth,

Rector, Trinity Church, Indianapolis, IN

More information about each nominee can be found a www.diomass.org/bishop-search/bishop-nominees

Please see the full announcement from March 15th here:

https://www.diomass.org/news/diocesan-news/preliminary-slate-bishop-nominees-announced-petition-period-opens

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.

Mark Your Calendars!

• Sunday, March 24th - Palm Sunday at 8AM and 10AM
• Thursday, March 28th - Maundy Thursday Service at 7PM with Potluck at 6PM
• Friday, March 29th - Good Friday Service at Noon, Good Friday Cantata at 7PM
• Sunday, March 31st - Festive Easter Holy Eucharist Service at 10AM and the Baptism of Isabel Callahan--Easter Egg Hunt to follow

Congratulations to Hansi Dean for her Reception into

the Episcopal Church with Bishop Carol Gallagher

celebrating the service last Sunday!

Next Thursday, there will be a potluck dinner at 6PM in the Parish Hall prior to the 7PM Maundy Thursday service. Please contact Lynn Maruskin (dlmaruskin@gmail.com) or Cheryl Murphy (cherlmurphy@aol.com) if you plan to bring a dish to the potluck

Easter Flower Memorial Donations

If you wish to make a seasonal donation in memory of a loved one, you can either donate by using the flower donation envelops found in the pews or go to the St. Peter’s website to donate online.  The Donate button is located in the top right corner of the homepage or you can use this LINK.  In the drop-down menu, select “Easter Flowers.”  

Please email Emily with the names of your loved ones to be

published in the Easter bulletin by TODAY!!

Easter Hydrangeas for Sale

This year, we will again be offering the beautiful pink bi-colored Easter hydrangea plants in the windows for $20 each. They may be taken after the 10AM Easter service next Sunday.

Help Needed for Easter Egg Hunt!

Easter eggs are stuffed, but we still need them to be hidden.  If you can help at 9AM on Easter morning or at another time more convenient for you, please email at: cherlmurphy@aol.com

Bible Study for Lent: The Gospel of Mark

Sundays 9-9:45 AM in the Bidwell Room 

This will be our last session of the Lenten Bible Study.Join us for this meaningful and informative class with reflection and discussion. Kate+ will be using material from scholar, Amy Jill Levine’s book, The Gospel of Mark to help us study the texts from historical, cultural and spiritual perspectives. We will meet in the Bidwell room on this Sunday for the last class. You do not need to attend every meeting.

Men's Fellowship Dinner on Wednesday, May 8th

Men's Fellowship Dinners will be starting again on Wednesday, May 8th at 6PM. More details to come about location; please see the bulletin and weekly newsletter for updates. Please contact Steve Peacher at steve.peacher@sunlife.com with any questions!

St. Peter’s Church is sponsoring a Mother’s Day diaper drive to benefit the Diaper Depot in Waltham.  The Diaper Depot provides over 5,000 diapers per month to 120 Waltham residents who qualify for public assistance. Each eligible child receives 45-60 diapers per month. The Depot is open one Saturday a month and runs out of Christ Church, an Episcopal Church on Main Street in Waltham.

Please consider donating a box, or more, particularly SIZES 5 & 6 since these are the most needed.

There are three ways to donate:

1. Purchase diapers and drop off at St. Peter’s Church (320 Boston Post Road) Monday-Thursday 9:00am-2:00 pm and Fridays 9:00am-1:00pm. Please use the side door adjacent to Rt. 20 near the mailbox. Call the office number (781-891-3200) for entry and leave the diapers in the entry way. Parishioners can leave diapers in the Narthex during Sunday worship services.
2. Purchase and ship directly to the Diaper Depot's coordinator, Erin Jensen, at: 62 Cabot Street, Waltham, MA 02453
3. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, either send a check payable to Christ Church with "Diaper Depot" in the memo line or use the church's PayPal link (http://www.christchurchwaltham.org/giving/) and add "Diaper Depot" in the memo line. The church's address is: Christ Church, 750 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451

Did you know:

• Diaper need effects nearly 1 in 3 women in the US
• Diapers cost approximately $18 a week per child
• Food stamps and WIC do NOT pay for diapers
• Many parents struggling to pay rent and food cannot afford the cost of an adequate diaper supply (1:3 mothers cut back on basic essentials to afford diapers for their kids)

Many thanks for considering this request and please contact Anne Ruggles (asruggles@gmail.com) with any questions.

Donation deadline is Monday, May 13th



Society of St. Margaret's

Songs of Faith and Sorrow for Lent and Holy Week

On Sunday, March 24th at 4PM, join the Society of St. Margaret for this special Hymn Sing on Palm Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Carl P. Daw Jr. will lead as they sing and reflect on selected hymns that look back through Lent and forward through Holy Week. All are welcome!

St. Margaret's Chapel

30 Harden Hill Rd.

Duxbury, MA

sisters@ssmbos.org

781-934-9477 ext. 701

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

Calling All Sunday Readers and Ushers!

We would love to extend an invitation to the community for more readers and ushers during the Sunday 8AM and 10AM services. All are welcome! Training is available.

If you wish to schedule a meeting to learn more about the role of reader and usher, or to receive training, please contact Kate+ at revkateb@stpetersweston.org

In every newsletter, you may find the sign-ups for Sunday lectors, litanists, and ushers under "Worship Information" below. Sign-ups are open for the Epiphany season. Readings may be found above through the link to the bulletin. You may also request the readings from Emily at office@stpetersweston.org

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.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church | 320 Boston Post Road | Weston, MA 02493

www.stpetersweston.org