The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity - 2026
Sep 7
5 min read
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
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Fr. Paul led our beautiful Holy Communion service on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"Life in the Spirit is Not Life Under the Law."
Also, Fr. Paul's weekly podcast is posted each Wednesday by 8 pm and can be found at the following link:
"Morning Prayer or Holy Communion?"
This podcast will be posted on Wednesday, September 9.
Thank you Hutch and Levi for serving with Fr. Paul this past Sunday. Thank you Hutch for leading our Morning Prayer service this past Sunday.
Hutch has posted a sign up sheet for Morning Prayer readers in the Parish Hall. Please consider signing up for this important part of our services!
Team 4 served a delicious lunch of BBQ meatballs, pasta salad, potato salad, broccoli salad, marinated vegetable salad, and bread & butter. For dessert they served tiramisu, German chocolate cake, and pumpkin spice cake. Thank you Teresa, Claudia, and Rosalind for the wonderful meal!
Diane and Claudia looked beautiful in green this past Sunday!
A lovely Sunday of Labor Day Weekend at St. Peter's!
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Next Week
Low Mass on Wednesday at
11 am with Fr. Paul.
On Thursday we have Choir practice at 10 am and Bible Study at 11 am.
Fr. Paul is leading a series of lessons based on the book The Holiness of God by RC Sproul. Please come join us for these interesting and informative Bible Study classes!
Both Christian Education and Children's Sunday School will resume next Sunday, September 13 at 9:15.
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Events and Other News:
Exciting News!
Skipper and Joe announced that they are expecting! The baby is due in May of next year. Congratulations to Joe and Skipper!
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Advanced Directives and Planning Event
The Mission Committee is sponsoring an Advance Directives and Planning Event on Saturday, September 12 at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. Fr. Paul, Teresa, and Laura will be available to help plan your final services and prepare legal documents for healthcare (please note: not wills).
Earlier Teresa sent the following information about this event:
Yes, you have the power to decide who will make important decisions for you regarding your healthcare, finances, funeral, etc. You also have the authority to decide which hymns we sing at your final service, if you make your wishes known in advance. However, these decisions require you to put those choices in writing and in proper form. It is wise to think about these things and put your decisions in that proper form so as to control who and how these important decisions are made.
We have within our congregation people who can assist with these decisions. Laura is able to assist with funeral/memorial service planning. Teresa is offering to assist with the Power of Attorney for healthcare and financial issues. Fr. Paul will discuss planning your funeral service: choice of hymns, psalms, scripture, eulogy, etc. While to some this may seem morbid, for those of us who have gone through the sudden illness and loss of a loved one, it is terrible to make decisions without any guidance from our loved ones. It is the greatest kindness you can give your loved ones.
This event will be open to all St. Peter's members.
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The Mission Committee is meeting after services next Sunday, September 13.
Also, many thanks to Michele for agreeing to serve out the remainder of Lin's term on the Mission Committee. Lin is currently unable to serve due to ongoing health concerns. Please keep Lin in your prayers for healing and pain relief.
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Isaiah 117 House
The Giving Corner
Jessica has set up 'The Giving Corner' in the vesting room down stairs. Because our support of Isaiah 117 House is ongoing and their needs are ever changing, she organized this corner just for the support of Isaiah 117 House. This organization serves all ages and sizes of children at their house each staying until the child/children are matched to a foster home. We will use this space to collect items including new clothes for children of all ages. Some of the items Isaiah 117 House is in constant need of are:
Monetary gifts
Gift Cards
Underwear (all sizes)
Socks (all sizes)
No used items
Jessica will provide a current needs list as she receives updates. Additionally, their current needs are listed on their linktree which may also be used instead of going through St. Peter's:
Please place any donations in one of the cubbies. Thank you for your support as we support Isaiah 117!
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This Friday is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. Please keep all the victims, their families, and the nation in your prayers.
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The Comprovincial is the regular electronic newsletter of the Anglican Province of America and the Diocese of the Eastern United States, detailing the activities of the Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Chandler Holder Jones SSC.
Please find the most recent issue at the link below:
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We received the following information from the APA:
"The next APA Pilgrimage is set and we’re excited to share the news!
Please share this wonderful opportunity with your congregation. Our last pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey was a tremendous success, but we heard from a few people who would have loved to participate but didn’t learn about the trip until it was already over. We don’t want anyone to miss out this time!
Join us for a memorable pilgrimage to the historic cathedrals and sacred places of the United Kingdom and Scotland, led by Bishop Chandler Jones. This special journey will provide opportunities for worship, fellowship, exploration, and a deeper appreciation of the rich Christian and Anglican heritage of these remarkable places."
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