St. Peter's

Episcopal Church

Milford, Connecticut

A Word from our Rector, Matt Lindeman

I'm so thankful for the robust participation we had in the Trick or Trot, as well as the fabulous inaugural Trunk or Treat event for our children at St. Peter's. We had a fabulous time!

Looking forward, This week has been a full one at St. Peter's, and this weekend will be a rich celebration of the hope of resurrection. I ask for your continued prayers for the Velez family as we prepare to honor his life through vigil and burial services this Friday and Saturday.

We continue on Sunday with the feast of All Saints, which we will observe in our morning services. More pointedly, we will read out the list of those we've loved and lost, at both the morning services, and our requiem service sung by the choir at 5:00 pm. These services give us permission to grieve, to feel, and to pause in remembrance of those we love but see no longer.

As the days grow short, and the looming disorientation of daylight savings approaches, (this Sunday!) I invite you to pray and seek out the hope and light we see in Christ.

Yours in "the light that shines in the darkness, never and the darkness does overcome it."

John 1:5

Matt

Hello Everyone,

There are many events coming up. On Sunday morning we celebrate the feast of All Saints. On Sunday evening we will remember All the Faithfully Departed with a Requiem Mass at 5 PM.

There is also a joint South Central & South East Region Convocation at St. Andrew's, Madison on Saturday, November 12 @ 9 AM. Bishops Jeffrey Mello and Laura Ahrens will be in attendance. More details are below. The office is open Tuesday-Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM. I can be reached at office@stpetersmilford.org or (203) 874-8562.

The Readings for

Sunday November 6, 2022

Daniel 7:1-3,15-18

Psalm 149

Ephesians 1:11-23

Luke 6:20-31

Happy Birthday to Chris Cunningham, Judith Giusti, Michael Gendreau, John Scicchitano, Paul Thoma, Jillian James, Mary Beth Saltzman and Michele Sansone.



Happy Anniversary to Aaron & Jennifer Shoop.

We are seeking volunteers to bring food for a reception following The All Souls Requiem Mass this Sunday. The service will take place at 5 PM, followed by the reception around 5:45. Contact David in the office if you can help.

All Souls Requiem Service

Sunday November 6, at 5:00 PM. 

Join us for a beautiful sung Requiem Service as we commemorate all the Faithful Departed. Reception to follow. 

Thanksgiving Meal Packing with CCA in New Haven!

You are Invited! Hi everyone, this is Maureen Lucas, the youth director. We are once again inviting you to volunteer with us at with Christian Community Action in New Haven to pack Thanksgiving meal supplies for families in need throughout New Haven. Last year during the pandemic we packed for 1,300 families and had a blast doing it! 

Milestone note: This year will mark 8 years of this amazing, life-giving partnership and we will have been a part of packing over 10,000 meals for families in need!

The packing event will be Saturday November 19 from 11:30-1:30 at Casa de Oracion Y Adoracion, 555 Columbus Ave, New Haven. 

If we fill up, check in with me to see if there's room. We can probably add you in!

Any questions? Contact me! youth@stpetersmilford.org or (203) 494-6117

Click the photo to sign up!

Every year, we are called to reflect with gratitude on what God has blessed us with as individuals and families, and prayerfully consider what we might share of our treasure, time, and talent, as we join God’s mission. We invite your prayerful response to our annual campaign this year, and welcome pledges through our online giving page.

You can make your intentions known for the 2022-23 annual fund by submitting a pledge card, or by emailing our treasurer, Sharon MacKenzie. 

Our mission and ministries rely primarily on the financial support of our own congregation. Regular support, in the form of pledging is the best way for our leadership to craft the budget we need to continue in the work we are called to.  

Click above for the latest news from The Episcopal Church in Connecticut.

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Come join with other Episcopalians from the Southeast and South Central Regions of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut as we meet with each other and with our Bishops Jeff Mello and Laura Ahrens.

We will have time for prayerful conversation, choosing from the following questions:

• What do you love about the community in which your parish is located?

• What do you love about your parish community? What excites you? 

• What breaks your heart? What keeps you up at night?

• Where do you see potential for new life? What do you dream about us doing together?

We will have time to ask our Bishops about whatever is on our minds!

And we will have time to be mark this moment in our common life, listening for the voice of the Holy Spirit in our worship together.

And, we'll share a festive coffee hour at the end (around 11:30am)

DETAILS:

Arrive after 8:30 a.m. for and check in. We'll start at 9:00 a.m.

At this point, masks will be according to your preference. We will adjust this depending on what is happening with COVID details as we get closer to the date.

We will do our best to provide those who participate on Zoom with support and engagement. Please recognize that, alas, in the world of technology, intentions do not always translate to reality.

The November 2022-January 2023 Forward Day by Day is here. Copies are located on the table in the rear of the church.

If you would like one mailed to you, contact David Rivera via email or (203) 874-8562.

DONATIONS FOR ALTAR FLOWERS

We have resumed receiving donations for altar flowers. Donations may be made as a memorial or a thank offering at any time for a specific Sunday. There will be forms for such donations in the back of the church, which can be mailed to the church office, put in the collection plate or given to an usher. A minimum of $35 is suggested, and a preferred date may be chosen for any Sunday.

Important Dates for Your Calendar



Funeral for Esteban Velez Jr. , November 5 @ 10 AM

Daylight Saving Time Ends November 6 @ 2 AM



First @ Five, Requiem for All Souls Day, November 6

Stewardship Breakfast following both services, November 13

Your prayers are requested this week for:

Mike, Rich, Richard, Tommy, Paul, Karen D, Marty & Karen M, Mary, Katrina, Nancy, Marcy, Jeff, Grace, Helen, Violet and Paul, Jen, Carol, Frances, Charissa, Arian, Farrah, Kevin, Rea, Debby, Janice, Nora, Pam, Elaine, Dick W, Sophie, Corrine, Matt, Jim, Emma, Ronald, Rick, David, Paul, Gail and Marlene, John, Susan, Nancy, Gabriel, Dorothy, Doug and Corliss, Kate, Carolyn Martin, Richard, Bob and Connie,

Alice and Amy, Agata, Tracy, Lynn N, Angela, Dick W, Peggie W, Helen P, Mary F, Sammy, Jan B, Cliff, Stephen, Linda S, Heather, Michael P, Peter G, Marge M, Taylor N, Keith V and Jillian K.

+ Pray for those who have died, especially Jane Katz, Esteban Velez and all who mourn them.

+ Pray for those who are frightened, anxious, or lonely.

+ Pray for continued wisdom and discernment in our leaders in government and the church alike that we may renounce the evil powers of this world that corrupt and destroy the creatures of God.

+ Pray for peace, especially in Ukraine.

+Pray for the unemployed and underemployed; for all who suffer from addictions; for all who suffer chronic illness, and for all caregivers;

+ Pray for support and strength for health care workers, first responders, hospice chaplains, palliative care teams, funeral directors, and all who attend to end-of-life care.

+ Pray for all communities impacted by climate change and continued severe weather events, especially those rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. 

+ Pray for all who will be persecuted for their faith, and for all refugees seeking safety. Pray for discernment as we seek to welcome them in Milford.

+ Pray for all active members of our Armed Forces community, especially Stephen Bell and Henry Lucas.

+ Pray for renewal in our church, that the Holy Spirit might bless us with the endurance to run the race before us, and to do so with joy.

+In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer this week, we pray for The Church of England and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for Trinity, Wethersfield; St. Paul's, Willimantic; and St. Matthew's, Wilton.

Please send requests for additions to the weekly Prayer list by email to office@stpetersmilford.org