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Dear Beloveds in Christ,

This past week after viewing the partial eclipse in my part of Massachusetts, I was reminded of the power of the light of the Risen Christ in a world that sometimes feels consumed with darkness. When the moon obscured all but a bit of the sun’s light, that sliver of sunlight shone even brighter. This week I invite you to look for slivers of bright glory light in the darkness that may be in your life or shining through the headlines.

A prayer from Celtic theologian, John Phillip Newell

My Love 

My Christ, my love, my encircler,

Each day, each night,

Each light, each dark,

Be near me, uphold me,

My treasure, my truth.

(from Celtic Prayers from Iona, 1994)

In the peace of Christ,

Kate+

St. Peter's Community Prayers

We pray for the people on

our parish prayer list:

~

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

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.

Nominees for the Next Presiding Bishop

of the Episcopal Church Announced

The Episcopal Church's Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop announced the names of the bishops nominated to succeed Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. 

The nominees are:

• The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker,

Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska

• The Rt. Rev. Daniel G.P. Gutierrez,

Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

• The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe,

Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Episcopal Diocese of Western New York

• The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright,

Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta

More information about each nominee can be found

on the General Convention website:

 https://generalconvention.org/nominees-for-the-28th-presiding-bishop/

Please see the full announcement from the Episcopal Church's

Office of Public Affairs on April 2nd here:

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/four-chosen-to-stand-for-election-as-28th-presiding-bishop/

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!

• Wednesday, April 24th - Women's Potluck in Parish Hall at 6PM
• Wednesday, May 8th - Men's Fellowship Dinner at 6PM

Phishing Scams

A reminder that Rev. Kate Bast nor any of the lay leaders of this church will never text or email directly you asking you for money or donations. There is a rise in phishing scams where someone posting from a phone number or email that appears to be from clergy or lay leaders are attempting to steal money from parishioners or others on a mailing list. When you think you've received a suspicious communication, please contact Kate+, John Jacobs, or Mike Iacono directly.

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



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

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