Greetings!

Anger is something we all have because it's a vital function of life. But anger can turn into something much more when we decide to indulge in it. And we often do. Jesus reserves some his most condemning words in his teaching about anger, relating it to murder. But to even begin to understand our anger and how it operates in us, much less deal with it, we have to first understand our heart and it's role in this emotion that's a part of everyday life.

Father Brendan
Let us welcome the newly baptized, Jayden Robert Wood!
4 Things You Need to Know
1. Sign Up For Lenten Small Groups
During Lent at St. Peter's we as a church commit ourselves to reading one or two books of the Bible. As part of this, we encourage everyone to join a Lenten group. Groups discuss the Bible reading for that week. Lenten small groups start the week of March 12 and end the week of April 2. Groups will meet 4 times, once per week. Click HERE to sign up! Thank you to all of our leaders for hosting Lenten groups - we could not do this without you!

2. "Exploring Our Roots" Adult Confirmation Class
Join us during Christian Formation time at 10:10 a.m. in Room 3, starting Sunday, March 19, and ending May 14 for "Exploring Our Roots." This adult Confirmation class can be attended by anyone who would like to be confirmed or learn more about our Christian roots. The class will not meet on Palm Sunday (4/9) or on Easter (4/16). If you have any questions, contact Mother Kathy at kgarrett@stpetersmckinney.com. Here is our schedule:
  • March 19 Week 1: Old Testament
  • March 26 Week 2: New Testament
  • April 2 Week 3: Church History
  • April 23 Week 4: Sacraments
  • April 30 Week 5: What We Believe
  • May 7 Week 6: Prayer
  • May 14 Week 7: Ministry of the Baptized

3. Wednesday Night Study: Women of Lesser Feasts & Fasts
During the month of February, there will be a study on Wednesday nights led by several different women in our parish. We will cover women of the Lesser Feasts & Fasts. The study will start at 6:15 p.m., immediately following Wednesday night dinner. The study is open to all. Please join us in Room 4. Here is our schedule and topic list:

  • Feb. 15: Karen Kimball will share about Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Ross Tubman, Liberators and Prophets
  • Feb. 22: Michele Bernard will share about Sara Joseph Buell Hale, Editor and Prophetic Witness, 1879
4. Shop & Volunteer at Empty Bowls 5% Day at Whole Foods
All day on Tuesday,  February 21, 5% of sales at Whole Foods Market in Fairview will go to Empty Bowls McKinney. Please save your shopping for that day! We also need volunteers to work two hour shifts between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Whole Foods to hand out Empty Bowls event information. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mary Ann Hayes at mhayes124@gmail.com.
Celebrations

Thank you to Ron and Sue McNaughton for the delicious cheese enchilada dinner last Wednesday night!
We are so very thankful for Michelle Spooner, Sara Greer, Mother Kathy, Courtney Massey, Katherine Cramer Ruscheinski, Stephen Ruscheinski, Cindy Kadera and Stephanie Kimbrough for jumping in to help with Parent's Night Out on Saturday! You guys are amazing! Thank you!!
Thank you to all of the Ministry Leaders who came to our lunch & meeting this last Sunday. We cannot thank you enough for all you do!
What's Happening



Kid's Activity Day - Next Monday!
St. Peter's Kids is heading to the Dallas Aquarium on February 20. The last day to sign up is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 15. Please contact Georgia Thompson at gthompson@stpetersmckinney.com to reserve a spot for your child. We still need volunteers and drivers.







RUMP (Retired Unemployed Motivated Parishioners) Field Trip
Next Tuesday, Feb. 21, we will be touring the Dept. of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving &  Printing which is located at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Ft. Worth, TX. The tour is free. Meet in St. Peter's Parking lot before 9 a.m. Cars will depart at approximately 9 a.m. to caravan there. Lunch will be on your own at Alliance Town Center at 12:30 p.m. RSVP to Sharon Childers at  schilders@stpetersmckinney.com if you plan to attend. Email Tucker Thompson at  ttuckerthompson@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the field trip.

Men of St. Peter's
We will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. for our monthly get together. The main course will be provided by Tad & Nicholas Murley. You are encouraged to bring snacks, salads, and your choice of beverage. We are still collecting for the Community Garden Kitchen. Bring $5 if you would like to donate to the fund. Please RSVP to Tad Murley at tad.murley@modetransportation.com.
 


St. Peter's Campout
St. Peter's has ten cabins blocked off at Robber's Cave in Oklahoma  May 12-14. You can call Robber's Cave directly to reserve one at 918-465-2565. If you have questions, please contact Brandy Hewitt at 214-418-1117.

Interested in being an Acolyte? 

 At St. Peter's, acolytes are open to youth in fifth grade and older. An acolyte can assist in worship by carrying a processional cross, lighting candles, holding the Gospel book, holding candles or "torches", assisting the deacon or priest with the setup and cleanup at the altar, swinging incense or carrying the incense boat, handing the offering plates to ushers, and many other tasks as seen fit by the priest or acolyte director. Contact Tad Murley at tad.murley@modetransportation.com if you or your youth is interested.
Wednesday Evening Events
Dinner is at 5:45 p.m. Dinner is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Dinner Menu:  Honduras Baleadas (vegetarian & gluten free option), Cole Slaw, Spinach Salad, Dessert & GF/ Dairy Free Dessert
SPY will meet in the Youth Room.
Children's Choirs will practice at  6:15 p.m. 
Women of Lesser Feasts & Fasts Study will start at 6:15 p.m. in Room 4. All are invited!
Adult choir will practice at  7:15 p.m.