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Greetings!
Did you ever notice that it was only after those 40 days in the wilderness alone that Jesus was finally tempted by the devil? Maybe we need to look at the wilderness itself. At different times we may find ourselves in a wilderness – loss of a job, standing at the foot of a hospital bed, going to a funeral of a loved one, fractured relationships, or you find faith difficult in the face of so much doubt. Lent recognizes the wilderness; invites us to experience it and to see it as not only a normal part of the Christian faith, but also as an important, formative part of faith as well. My Lenten challenge to you is to carve out time this season to explore the wilderness experiences of your life. Remember: No matter who we are or what we have done, no matter if the wilderness is of our own making or not, Jesus is present in the wilderness with us and can lead us through it and out of it. This is our Christian hope and faith.
Deacon Betty
March 5
Sermon Link
Father Brendan's sermon from 3/12 did not get recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Readings
As a church, we take on a Lenten discipline of reading a book of the Bible each year. This year, we are reading the book of Acts. Bookmarks with the readings for each day are available in the Narthex. You are encouraged to bring this bookmark with you to an Easter service and put it in the plate as an offering to God.
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Click
HERE to access the daily reading schedule.
If you prefer to read the Bible online, below are some links you can use.
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"Exploring Our Roots" Adult Confirmation Class Starts this Sunday!
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
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What do Lent & Holy Week mean to me?
Children in 3rd - 7th grades are invited to attend a speaker series about the importance of Lent and Holy Week. The series will be from 11 - 11:30 am on the Sundays of March 19, March 26, and April 2. We will meet in Room 3. Join us as we cultivate our relationships with God and learn about this special time of year. Christian Formation will still be at 10:10 for all children.
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Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be offered Thursdays at 7 pm in the Nave by the Education for Ministry (EfM) class. This service reflects on events of Jesus' final day in Jerusalem. Everyone is welcome. Contact Deacon Betty at bbreyfogle@stpetersmckinney.com if you have any questions.
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Images of Jesus: Modern Reflections on the Stations of the Cross
This Lenten season, ask yourself, "Where do I see Jesus?" Walk through the fourteen Stations of the Cross as imagined from our world today. This will be a time to reflect on the many events in our lives and around the world; to serve as a reminder that we are made to live in community with each other; to develop a sense of gratitude for the many blessings God bestows upon each of us; and to recognize that we are all "one" body of Christ.
Please join us for this special presentation Thursday, March 30 @ 7 pm in the Parish Hall. Contact Christy Amundson at theamundsons@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
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Palm Sunday: Bring Your Friends, Family & Neighbors on April 9
Join us for
Cactus Fest: A Prickly Pear Parish Picnic following the 11:00 service. Lunch will be served by On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, and please bring $2 for a popsicle by Frio's Gourmet Pops! There will be a live band, balloon artist, face painter, and an arts & crafts and quilt display by the Comfort Ministries. There's something for everyone! If you are unable to attend the picnic, we will also be serving Cactus Fest themed refreshments to welcome our Palm Sunday guests following the 9:00 service.
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Whole Foods Community Giving Day
Thank you for your support in February. Due to the amazing turnout to shop at the Fairview store on Feb. 21,
Empty Bowls McKinney will receive a check for
$3,781.70! Together, we’re fighting hunger one bowl at a time!
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Thank You!
The
3rd-4th and 5th-7th grade classes mulched the toddler/preschool playground the past two Sundays as a gift to the younger children. Thank you so much for your hard work! It looks amazing! A special thank you to
Michael Kent,
Ryan Miller,
Michelle Boyd, and
Stephanie Kimbrough for getting their hands really dirty along with all the kids!
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Thank You Neighborhood Police Officers for Joining Us!
Officer Patton and
Officer Guzman of the Neighborhood Police Officer Unit visited with St. Peter's family, children and girl scouts at the February 22nd Wednesday evening dinner. Daughters of the King (DOK) of St. Peter's are working with the neighborhood police to establish more communications between St. Peter's and the neighborhood unit. The police officers are also invited to our Wednesday dinners on
March 15 and 29. Please join us at 5:45 pm in the Parish Hall for a soup dinner for the whole family and introduce yourself and your children to the neighborhood police. Dinner is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
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Camp All Saints
It's time to start thinking about summer camp. Need based partial scholarships in the amount of $150 are available from St. Peter's. Send Mtr. Kathy an email at kgarrett@stpetersmckinney.com to apply for one. Deadline is March 31. In your email include the name, age, and current grade of your camper as well as which camp session he/she will be attending camp. Camp All Saints has further scholarship aid available.
St. Peter's Foundation Scholarships
College scholarships are available for graduating seniors and college students who are members of St. Peter's. Applications are due March 31. Please use this form. There's an older form that requires lengthy essays floating around out there. Do NOT use that form.
Men of St. Peter's Breakfast & Work Party
Once a quarter we will be hosting a work party to get things done around our church home. Since we have a work day coming up at the end of March, we will have a breakfast meeting at 9 am on the last Saturday of the month, March 25, instead of our normal third Tuesday in March. Please join us at 9 am for breakfast and then we will have the work party until around noon. We hope to see you all there and encourage you to bring a friend. Please RSVP to Ron McNaughton at ronmcnaughton@hotmail.com or Tom Shaw at thomas.te@gmail.com. Also, let us know if you are bringing any food or drinks. The meal will be provided.
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Comfort Ministry Day Retreat
The Comfort Ministry is sponsoring a day retreat on
March 25 from
9 am until 3 pm in Room 3 in the Parish Hall. Whatever craft project you are working on, help us with projects to support the Comfort Ministry, and/or come to learn a new skill. We will try to have someone available to help if you want to learn a new skill. We will have a morning coffee and quickbread snack, and a soup and salad lunch. Cost will be $10. Contact Mary Ann Hayes at
714-914-3900 or
mhayes124@gmail.com to let us know you are coming and what project(s) you plan to work on so that we can be certain to have needed resources.
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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.
There are only a few cabins left!
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Cursillo
There will be a June Cursillo. The weekend is June 8-11 at All Saints Camp on Lake Texoma. If you think there should be more on your Christian walk you might want to go to Cursillo. Sponsors are provided and partial scholarships are available. Contact anyone who has been to Cursillo or call Steve Powell at 972-824-0372.
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Confirmation Camp (Going into 8th Grade & Up)
We are considering doing a confirmation camp this summer. It would be 5 days and have a combination of classes, field trips, and service projects. The dates would be
June 26-30.
We would then have a refresher one day next spring prior to confirmation.
Please email Mother Kathy at kgarrett@stpetersmckinney.com by March 31 if interested.
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2017 Junior High Mission Trip
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Save the Dates! The Junior High Mission Trip serving in McKinney, Texas, will be the week of June 18 - 23. Any student going into 6th grade through 8th grade is invited! More information to come!
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2107 High School Mission Trip
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2017 High School Mission Trip - Austin & San Antonio
We are super excited about this year's mission trip to Austin and San Antonio. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people struggling with homelessness, hunger, and poverty, then join us. We'll work crazy hard but we'll also have fun. Food trucks? River Walk? Bats under the bridge?
The dates of the mission trip will be July 16-22. Current 8th graders are included in this trip. Mission trip meeting for the High School trip is March 26, at 12:20 pm in the Parish Hall. Packets and permission slips will be handed out at that meeting. RSVP to Mtr. Kathy at kgarrett@stpetersmckinney.com so we can plan on food. If you have been on a St. Peter's Mission trip before, your parents do not need to attend. If this is your first mission trip with us, please bring a parent with you to the meeting.
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Vacation Bible School will be held June 12-16!
VBS 2x2 will be June 26-29!
Join us as we discover and celebrate
God's Good Gifts!
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Dinner is at 5:45 p.m. Dinner is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Dinner Menu: Frito Pie, Salad, Cornbread, Dessert, and Vegetarian Chili
SPY will meet in the Youth Room.
Children's Choirs will practice at
6:15 p.m.
Mtr. Kathy and Deacon Betty's Wednesday Night Lenten Small Group will meet in the Sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Adult choir will practice at
7:15 p.m.
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