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Dear Parishioners of St. Peter's, Your Vestry is continuing to interview priest-in-charge candidates. At the services this past Sunday, August 13th, Joey Rick, Canon for Congregational Vitality, explained that there were many, well qualified candidates who applied for our priest-in-charge position. Consequently, the anticipated time required for Vestry interviews is longer. Good progress is being made, however. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for August 28th - September 1st. If you can help out with teaching, snack preparation or decorating, contact Carol Bailer at (301) 874-8475.
I know it's the middle of August, but now it's time to start thinking about September! Starting on September 10th, we will resume the fall worship schedule as follows:
8:00 AM Early Service 9:05-9:55 AM Formation for All Ages 10:00 AM Later Service |
Sunday School Registration will be held on September 3rd, September 10th and September 17th. Registration forms can be found in the foyer of the church.
And finally, don't forget that our Harvest Hoedown is September 9th from 6:00 - 11:00 PM. You can help raise funds for our parish in numerous ways such as volunteering to help set-up, decorate, or donating items for the silent auction and last, but no less important, attending and having a good time! Our next fundraiser meeting is August 27th after the 9:30 service.
In faith, Mary Pat Wilson |
Cherubs Music
Cherubs Music is a free program to teach kids about music! They learn the basics of reading music, playing instruments and singing. This year we are splitting into a cherubs class and a chimers class. Cherubs are 3 and 4 years old and play only percussion instruments. Chimers are 5 and 6 years old and play percussion instruments and hand bells! Meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm at St. Peter's. Call the office for more information or to sign up! (301) 349 2073.
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- Our playground is getting renovated! In preparation for the nursery school we are building a new playground for Saint Peter's. While this is in progress the playground is closed. Work on removing the old playground is already underway, so please keep your children away from the playground area for their safety!
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- Vacation Bible School postponed! New dates are August 28-September 1. If you would like to help out at VBS contact Carole Bailer at bailers@verizon.net Service Learning Hours Available!
Each Summer St. Peter's offers a Vacation Bible School, which is open to the entire community. Children learn Bible stories, important biblical themes, sing songs, make crafts, and play games. We end the week with a short program, so parents, friends and families can hear some of the themes that their children learned during the week as well as enjoy the songs that were sung during the week. Register now online, on the app, or get a paper form at church.
- Have a youth in (upcoming) grades 6-12? Youth Group will be meeting regularly for connection and formation on Sunday mornings this fall from 9:00-10:00. We will also be planning fun outings and gatherings with other Episcopal youth groups in the area. Make sure your family and youth are on the youth group e-mail and contact list! Contact Katie Longbrake at klongbrake@gmail.com or 240-477-0414 or the church office. We send out information via e-mail and will be also sending reminders via text to the youth so please make sure we have that information.
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Save the date! Saturday, September 9th - Harvest Hoedown Pig Picking and Dance! All parish fundraiser!
- EFM is back for the Fall! Have you always wanted to go deeper in your understanding of Christianity and be part of a small group to study, learn and discuss? Consider EFM Education for Ministry. Questions? Contact Tracey Forfa or Sally Lermond.
- Episcopal Church Women Claggett Center Retreat, Adamstown, MD
September 15th - 17th, 2017 Sacred Ceremonies of Everyday Life: Exploring the Divine through Food, Song, Poetry, Nature and Meditation Presented by the ECW of Central Pennsylvania and the Reverend Rowena Gibbons * St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield PA Single rooms w/1 queen bed - 1 person = $225.00 Two people can share a room with 2 queen beds: $195 each. ECW will not place you with a roommate - you have to sign up with a roommate in mind. Registration fee includes: Retreat fee, 2 nights' accommodations, 4 meals (3 Saturday and Sunday breakfast, plus snacks) and all supplies for activities. There are no refunds unless there is a waiting list. To register: http://bit.ly/ECW2017retreat Kathy Jankowski from St. Peter's Poolesville is on the planning committee for this retreat. If you have any questions, please send her a note at kjankowski@xecu.net or call 240.994.3953 for more information.
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Please Pray for Members and Friends of our Parish:
Samantha Baker, Mary White Lok, Sam Hardwick, Chris Rabida, Berry Thompson, Winsome Brown, Lana Ragazinsky, Cindy Cummins,
Sandra Ferris Ziffler, Patricia Ferris, Jose Jimenez,
Bonnie Reiff,
Barbara Heap, Beth Watt, Brandon Cox
Pray Those in our country's Armed Forces:
Happy Birthday:
Tyler Smith, Austin Butz, Otto Elliott, Richard Forfa, Tracey Forfa, William Stamm, Bill Fox
In the Diocese:
St. Bartholomew's Parish
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August 20
, 2017 -
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Service
Supply Clergy - Carol Flett
Eucharistic Minister- Steve Horvath
Lectors - Libby Hillard, Bill Fox
Ushers - Bill Fox, Ted Wroth
9:30 a.m. Service
Supply Clergy - Carol Flett
Eucharistic Minister - Sandy Steele
Lectors - Sandy Miller, Andy Romano
Ushers - Andy Romano, Alison Romano
Readings
Genesis 45:1-15
Psalm 133
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
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Here's what's happening at St. Peters!
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