Dear faithful people of Saint Peter’s Church:
This Sunday, January 6, 2019 is the Day of the Epiphany of our Lord and the principal Latinx celebration of Christ’s Nativity. It has been Saint Peter’s long-standing (15 year) tradition to celebrate the principal liturgy of the day — 11:00 a.m. — as a bilingual liturgy that is primarily in Spanish. I will preside at the 11:00 a.m. Misa and Pastor Fabian Arias will preach. Pastor Stahler will preach and preside at the 6:00 p.m. Jazz Mass.
- 9:00 a.m. English Mass of the Epiphany at which I will preach and preside
- 10:00 a.m. Forum: A conversation on the form and meaning of Pastoral Care led by me
- 11:00 a.m. Mass/Misa of the Epiphany celebrating the arrival of the Magi
- 12:30 p.m. Celebratory Brunch with special activities for children including the arrival of the Magi*
- *”Brunch” this day is very much a children’s party a quite noisy! This might be a good day to plan to have your Sunday brunch elsewhere.*
- No 1:30 p.m. Misa
- 6:00 p.m. Jazz Mass of the Epiphany
NOTEWORTHY LITURGIES & EVENTS, JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019
- Wednesday January 9, 6:00 —8:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass and Striking of the Greens party
- Friday January 11, 6:00 —9:00 p.m. VOICES OF SAINT PETER’S
- Saturday January 12, 11:00 a.m. Ordination of John Keogh, with reception to follow
- Wednesday January 16, 6:00 —6:45 p.m. Mass for Peace resumes
- Wednesday January 16, 7:00 — 8:30 p.m. Study: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith
- Friday January 18, 6:00 p.m. Memorial for Nancy Purnell
- Saturday January 26, 10:00 —3:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTION #1
- Saturday February 2, 11:00 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection: Arthur “Jim” Burt, with reception to follow
WEDNESDAY STUDIES IN JANUARY
Living the Questions: PAINTING THE STARS
Science, Religion and Evolving Faith
January 16: Toward Healing the Rift
January 23: A Renaissance of Wonder
January 30: Getting Genesis Wrong
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN FEBRUARY will be dedicated to community work together to prepare documents needed to begin the process of calling a new pastor. Each evening will begin with Mass/Misa at 6:00 p.m. followed by a meal and conversation on our Mission Site Profile. Please watch for details.
The liturgy of Epiphany always includes the Solemn Announcement of the Church Year. I’m including it here as an additional point of reference as you plan for the year ahead.
Know, beloved in Christ, that as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ,
So, by the tender compassion of our God, we announce to you also the joy of Christ’s resurrection.
On the sixth of March will fall Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the solemn fast of holy Lent.
On the twenty-first of April, we celebrate with joy Easter Day,
the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the second day of June will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the ninth day of June, the feast of Pentecost.
On the first day of December, the First Sunday in Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to whom be all honor and glory forever and ever. Amen
Thus we begin another Year of Grace together.
Peace and Courage!
