Greetings!
When asked what is the greatest commandment, Jesus recited the Shema which is to love God with all your heart, your soul and your mind. Then he linked the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself as inseparable from the first. This is not the romantic, emotional love one hears in songs, but action. To love God is to love one’s neighbor, and to love one’s neighbor is
to love God. This emphasizes how you treat others at all times really matters. It requires us to respect the dignity of every human being, nearby and far away.
Deacon Betty
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We are very excited to announce the amount that is pledged for Shaping Our Future during church this Sunday! Parishioners are welcome to fulfill their pledges anytime from now through the end of 2020. To make sure donations to the Shaping Our Future campaign are processed correctly, please put "SOF" in the memo line. Also, please review the periodic contribution statements and your online giving information to make sure that your donation was processed in accordance with your wishes.
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All Souls' Evensong
Join us for All Souls' Evensong this Sunday, November 5, at 5pm. Music will be provided by soloists and small ensembles from St. Peter's Adult Choir. During the service, we will be remembering those who have gone before us. Enter your loved ones names below to be included in the remembrances in the bulletin by tomorrow, November 1.
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Bishop LeMarquand Visiting St. Peter's This Sunday
Bishop LeMarquand will visit St. Peter's this Sunday, November 5. He will be preaching at the 9 and 11am services. Bishop LeMarquand and Wendy LeMarquand will talk about their ministry in the Horn of Africa during our adult christian formation session at 10:10am.
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Undie Sunday
November 12 is Undie Sunday at St. Peter's! We are collecting new children's sized underwear, sports bras or camisoles (elementary girl sizes) and diapers for Burks Elementary, Holy Family School and Baby Booties Diaper Bank. Baby Booties can buy diapers at half retail cost, so we will also collect monetary donations. Drop off your donations in the Donation Box or at the church office. Contact Jamie St.Clair at
jstclair@stpetersmckinney.com
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The Rev. Dr. Victor Austin Visiting St. Peter's
The Rev. Dr. Victor Austin will visit St. Peter's on Sunday, November 12. Father Austin is the Canon Theologian-in-Residence for The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. He will be preaching at the 9 and 11am services. Father Austin will talk about his book,
Losing Susan
, during our adult christian formation session at 10:10am.
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Thank You from Heather Biehunko
A big thank you to everyone who helped with the Gathering. Those who donated items were Katrinka Clark, Jo Henderson, Edna Brown, Tammy Chase, Tammy & Todd Snively, Carol Goodman, Christy Amundson, Barbara Moore, Cathy Apple, Annette Sheffield, Gene Autry, Joan Cotter, Brandy Hewitt, and Sally Fowler. Several of the Gathering parishioners were especially happy with the homemade cookies. Thank you to the 6th - 12th grade christian formation class for building lunches. Carol Goodman and Mary Ann Hayes, joined the Biehunko’s and Cotter’s at Thanksgiving Square for the service and to hand out lunches. The day would not have been as successful without you. We are especially thankful to Barry Cotter for leading the service again. His straightforward and heartfelt sermons really resonate with the Gathering parishioners.
We were excited to see one of the youngest parishioners of the Gathering, Faith. On one of our trips a few years ago we witnessed the marriage of Faith’s parents, James and Nikki. A later trip we enjoyed taking a few baby gifts for Faith, when Nikki was expecting. Faith is now two. Her picture is above with Savannah Biehunko.
Outreach is one of the defining attributes of St. Peter’s. If you are interested in joining us in February, please send an e-mail to Heather at
mattbiehunko@yahoo.com. I leave you with words of a dear friend of St. Peter’s parish, God made it abundantly clear that no one should go hungry.
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Thanks to the Shaw Family!
A big thank you to the Shaw Family for providing a delicious homemade lasagna and pizza pasta casserole dinner last Wednesday night!
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St. Peter's Halloween Candy Stop Tonight!
The Sr. High SPY will be passing out candy and water at the church to the neighborhood kids and anyone who wants to stop by from 5 - 7 pm. Any Sr. High student is welcome to join us! Contact MK at
kheitmann@stpetersmckinney.com
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Online Giving
St. Peter's is no longer using Paypal to process online donations. With the switch to our new online directory Realm, St. Peter's online donations are now processed by a company called Vanco. If you set up recurring Paypal donations, St. Peter's will continue to receive them. However, new donations or revisions to old donations will be handled by Vanco and you will need to re-enter your bank or credit card information. Sorry for the inconvenience; however, Vanco should be easier to use going forward. Note, the most cost efficient way to donate to St. Peter's is through your bank's online bill page which has no fees for you or for St. Peter's. However, please donate the way that is most convenient for you. If you need assistance, please contact Mariana Pearson at
972-562-1166
or
mpearson@stpetersmckinney.com
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Photos for St. Peter's Directory
If you would like or need an individual or family photo for Realm, St. Peter's new online directory, Guy Giersch will be taking photos outside of the Parish Hall this Sunday, November 5th and again on Sunday, November 12th. If you have a photo you would like to use, but need help uploading it, please call 972-562-1166 and ask for Mariana Pearson or Tammy Snively.
Thank you for helping us update our new directory with current photos!
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Wednesday Night Dinner, Formation & Fun!
The Men of St. Peter's will be cooking and serving smoked turkey, salad, and ice cream
tomorrow night! Dinner starts at 5:45pm. $5 per adult, $3 for children, $20 max per family.
For more info about:
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Bowl Making Events - Get Dirty, Fight Hunger!
We're making bowls for the Empty Bowls McKinney 2018 event. Come get dirty and work with local artists to hand build bowls; you can choose from multiple techniques. Your creations will become our event bowls. No experience is required! You may make up to 3 bowls as time allows. Children 12 and older are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. November 7th is full, but there is plenty of room in January
. Tickets can be purchased
here
.
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RUMP Tailgate Party on Saturday, Nov. 11
Retired, Unemployed, Motivated Parishioners are having a Tailgate Party! Come and enjoy tailgate party foods and fun! Wear your favorite game day colors. Event held at Carrol and Teena Baylow Alexander's home: 607 Pelican Hills Dr., Fairview, TX 75069. RSVP by Nov. 7 to Teena at
tbaylow@grandecom.net
or 972-549-0020.
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Parents' Night Out
St. Peter's Kids will have a Parents' Night Out on November 11 from 5-8pm in the Parish Hall. Pizza & s'mores provided! $5 per child. To reserve a spot for your child, contact Georgia at
gthompson@stpetersmckinney.com
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Ladies' Paint Night Out
Join us at Fair & Square on the McKinney Square for Paint Night on Thursday, November 16 from 6-8pm. Canvas, brushes, and all supplies included. Participants will be able to choose from several designs to paint or paint what they like! Drinks & dinner will be provided. Cost is $20. You can sign up and pay directly to Fair & Square:
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Work Day at St. Peter's
Sue McNaughton and Tad Murley are organizing a work day for Saturday, Nov. 18. Thank you to the Men of St. Peter’s for providing breakfast that morning! The breakfast we be at 8 am and the work party will end around noon. If you have any questions, contact Sue at
suemcnaughton59@gmail.com
and Tad Murley at
tad.murley@modetransportation.com
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Got Talent?
Come strut your stuff at the next Pete’s Place talent show Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Parish Hall. Contact either Tony Hewitt at
hewitt705@gmail.com
or Kathy Snyder at
kathy.b.snyder@gmail.com
with information about your talent or to ask questions.
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Believe 2017 Benefiting Holy Family School
Join us over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in downtown McKinney for the 12th annual race benefiting Holy Family School. Register early and reserve your race shirt at
www.playtri.com/believe.
Or sign up to volunteer
here.
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St. Peter's Community Cupboard
Our free community cupboard, available to anyone in need, is located outside of the Terrill House on Lamar St. We are now a well known community stop. Please help us continue to make this cupboard a year round stocked pantry. We would like to continually have water, toilet paper and paper towels available. Other helpful items include pop top canned food. Please bring bulk items to the church office so the cupboard can be restocked as needed or put any donations in the church donation bin. You can always place items directly in the cupboard at any time! Contact Kaye Woolery Moreno at 972-571-1156.
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Online Donation and Relief Funds for Victims of Natural Disasters
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Episcopal Diocese of Dallas Disaster Relief
The Diocesan Disaster Relief Team is organizing several trips to the coastal bend for Hurricane Harvey cleanup. Click
here if you would like to be a part of this important work.
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