August 22 E-News

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Dear Parishioners of St. Peter's,

We may not have an official "minister" at St. Peter's at the moment, but we all, collectively,
are continuing in our ministry at St. Peter's. As a congregation, we continue to pray, work
and discern together. I am very thankful that we have such dedicated parishioners who
keep our communal and our spiritual lives nourished.
Plans for our future community activities are proceeding at a dizzying pace. We are
gearing up for the opening of St. Peter's Nursery School. There's an Open House this
coming Saturday, August 26th from 10 AM until noon. Come by for a visit and lend your
support. It's going to be an excellent new program, coupled with our regular Mother's Day
Out. The program begins on September 11.
Final preparations are being made for the Harvest Hoedown scheduled for September 9th
from 6:00 - 11:00 PM. Please sell your tickets that were mailed to you previously. We're
still looking for help to set-up, decorate, and serve the catered dinner. You can also donate
items for the silent auction. For questions, call the church office at 301-349-2073. Our
next fundraiser meeting is August 27th after the 9:30 service.
Vacation Bible School will occur the week of August 28th. Contact Carole Bailer (301)
874-8475 for additional information.

In faith,
Mary Pat Wilson
Fall Schedule
Fall Schedule
Starting on September 10th we will resume the fall worship schedule as follows:

Fall Worship Schedule:              8:00 am Holy Eucharist
                                                   9:05-9:55 am Adult Formation
                                                   9:00-9:20 am Children's Choir
                                                   9:20-9:55 am Sunday School
                                                   10:00 am Holy Eucharist
 
Sunday School Registration will be held on September 3rd, 10th,  and 17th. Registration forms can be found in the foyer of the church.
Blessing of the backpacks will be on September 3rd at the  9:30 service. 
Making a Difference
Just Lunch
Preparations are under way for Just Lunch!  Every school day we serve lunch and offer hospitality to over 100 teenagers from the high school.  We are looking for volunteers for this important ministry!  We need regular weekly volunteers to come in from about  10:00-12:30 once a week, people to be on our substitute list for when our regular volunteers have schedule conflicts, and people to shop once a month over the weekend at Costco or Sams Club. 
Please sign up on this link  or e-mail or call Katie Longbrake at  klongbrake@gmail.com or  240-477-0414.  Thanks!

Upcoming This Week
(View all events, including recurring events on our  calendar   or  Upcoming events page )
  • Fundraiser meeting this Sunday after the 9:30 service!! There will be a sign up sheet available for jobs that need to be done to make this fundraiser a success. 
  • 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!
  • Vacation Bible School is next week, August 28-September 1! 

    • Help is needed! If you would like to help out at VBS contact Carole Bailer at bailers@verizon.net Service Learning Hours Available!

       

    • Register now online, on the app, or get a paper form at church.

Upcoming This Month
  • 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.  
     
Looking Ahead...
 
Save the date! Saturday, September 9thHarvest 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.
  • Cherubs Music
    is back! It is a FREE music program open to the community for ages 3-6. 3 and 4 year olds will meet Tuesdays at 4 pm and 5 and 6 year olds will meet on Thursdays at 4 pm. The Cherubs Program follows a familiar pattern; children attend a weekly ensemble rehearsal with varied movement activities and games and periodically play their songs for the congregation and community. Call the office (301)349 2073 for more details. 
  • 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.
Nursery School
This Fall Saint Peter's is launching a Nursery School to support the mission, ministry and outreach o f Saint Peter's. It is for children ages 2.5-5 and will run from 9-1 Tuesday through Thursday. Registration is open now! Please contact the director Beth Watt at stpetersnurseryschool@saintpetersnet.org or visit stpetersnurseryschoolpoolesville.com for more information.
Prayer List
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:
Leah Osteen, Carley Van Devanter, Marie Jankowski, Donald Vogel, Maria Briancon, Ellen Kirkpatrick, Gayl Tjonehoj, Susan Ferris, Bev Norris

In the Diocese:
St. Augustine's Church, Washington
St. Albans School for Boys
The National Cathedral School for Girls
Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School
Washington Episcopal School
The Bishop John T. Walker School
Ministers in our Sunday Services
August 27 , 2017 -  Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

8:00 a.m. Service
Sermon - Sally Lermond
Eucharistic Minister - Tracey Forfa
Lectors - Bruce Kirby, Bill Lermond
Ushers - Bruce Kirby, Alf Andreassen
 
9:30 a.m. Service
Sermon - Sally Lermond
Eucharistic Minister - Mary Pat Wilson
Lectors - Patricia Brown, Bernadette Morrow
Ushers -Bernadette Morrow, Travis Morrow
 
Readings
Exodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
Quick Clicks
Here's what's  happening at St. Peters!

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Key Contacts
Office Administrator:  stpeters@saintpetersnet.org
Josh Graf, Minister of Music:  joshgrafmusic@gmail.com
Mary Pat Wilson, Senior Warden:  mrptwilson315@gmail.com
Bruce Kirby, Junior Warden:  bakirby1@comcast.net