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SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023

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Dear Friends-


This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. The Feast of the Transfiguration is one of the 12 major feast days in the church and when it falls on a Sunday (as it does this year) it replaces the lessons appointed for the day. 

 

The Transfiguration is singular among Jesus’ miracles. It is the only miracle that happens to him. As you remember, the Transfiguration tells the story of Jesus’ ascent to the mountaintop where his divine nature is revealed-he becomes radiant and shines in glory-before James and John. Joined by Moses and Elijah, Jesus is addressed by God, who calls him ‘Son’. 

 

For Christians, the Transfiguration shows Jesus as the connecting point between heaven and earth. I look forward to celebrating the Feast with you on Sunday!


Blessings,

George

The Transfiguration, Giovanni Belinni c. 1490


Sunday, August 6th

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Sunday, August 6th



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PARISH NEWS


Anti-Racism Book Club!



As we continue the Christian work of anti-racism, join us in reading, join us in reading The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee.


“This is the book I’ve been waiting for.”—Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist


Heather McGhee’s specialty is the American economy—and the mystery of why it so often fails the American public. From the financial crisis of 2008 to rising student debt to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a root problem: racism in our politics and policymaking. But not just in the most obvious indignities for people of color. Racism has costs for white people, too. It is the common denominator of our most vexing public problems, the core dysfunction of our democracy and constitutive of the spiritual and moral crises that grip us all. But how did this happen? And is there a way out?


Please join us on Tuesday, August 8th at 7PM!



OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING B-SAFE!


Back in July, St. Peter’s once again partnered with St. Elizabeth’s Church in

Sudbury to benefit students from St. Stephen’s Church in Boston. A huge thank

you to Karen Montague and Ann O’Rourke for organizing the Friday movie and

lunch in the Parish Hall. I would also like to thank the other parishioners who

made this day so special by generously donating and serving food: George

Stevens, Bobby DeRegis, Cheryl Murphy, Becky Callow, Lynn Maruskin, Camille

Batarekh, Mike Iacono, Norva Kennard, and Margaret Randle.


The following week we provided 30 bags of groceries complete with $50 Stop and

Shop gift cards for St. Stephen’s families. A special thank you to Kim and Scott

Francour and Bobby DeRegis who helped procure and load the food.


Apologies to anyone whose contributions I may have overlooked.

Afghan Ministry Update


Camp Brookside is underway and despite the heat, the Mom’s and kids are taking advantage of the shady grounds to socialize and play. We are transitioning to an every other week schedule and will continue that going into the fall. We were able to sign up almost all of the kids for summer school with mixed results. That program ends this week so we are hoping to round up volunteers to be able to occasionally get the kids out of their sweltering apartments to parks and pools in August. The top items on our current wish list are fans, air conditioners, a sewing machine in good working order (the more basic the better), convertible car seat/stroller, and a microwave. One of the families lives within walking distance of the Manchester Police Athletic League. They offer all sorts of programs free to kids, from cooking classes to music to boxing. Here is a picture of the second oldest of the 5 boys in the Shahzada family who was the first to receive a yellow belt in Aikido. He was so proud. And two of our Mom’s were recently accepted into an accelerated English class that meets every morning. We were able to get some bikes donated and they are learning to ride. Meanwhile back in Afghanistan, the Taliban continues to strip women of their rights this week officially banning all of the beauty salons nationwide which were a lifeline to women socially and culturally. 


Thank you,

Karen & Hansi

WORSHIP INFORMATION

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All are welcome, those with experience and novices alike! You can request to receive the readings in advance. Haven't done this before and want to try it out before committing? Contact the Parish Office.

Home Communion and Prayer

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Though many of St. Peter's parishioners have returned to worshiping and receiving Holy Communion in person inside our church building, we know it is not yet safe for all of us to do so. We will continue to live-stream our services so that we may include as many as possible in our offerings of praise and thanksgiving to God.


If it is not yet safe for you to worship with us in person, and you would like to receive Holy Communion and/or a share a time of prayer at your home, please contact the Parish Office.


If you would like to schedule a time during the week for private prayer in the church, please contact the church office.


St. Peter's is committed to continuing to make our worship space safe and welcoming to all. We hope to have you back with us in person as soon as doing so is the right choice for you.

CONTACT US

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Do You Have a Pastoral Need?


For pastoral support or emergencies or for any other church matter, please call the church office number (781-891-3200) and press 2 or email George. We encourage you to let us know if you are in the hospital or have some other need that calls for pastoral support.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY 9-2

TUESDAY 9-2

WEDNESDAY 9-2

THURSDAY 9-2

FRIDAY 9-1

St. Peter's Leadership


The Rev. George Stevens, Interim Rector

Bobby DeRegis, Director of Music

Emily Linthicum, Parish Administrator

Michael Iacono, Co-Warden 

John Jacobs, Co-Warden



St. Peter's Episcopal Church | 320 Boston Post Road | Weston, MA 02493

www.stpetersweston.org

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