The Ninth Sunday after Trinity - 2025
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But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
St. Luke 15:20-21
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Fr. Paul led our lovely Holy Communion service on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity. Thank you Hutch for serving with him at the altar!
Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"The Waiting Father"
Thank you Hutch for leading our Morning Prayer services this Sunday!
We welcomed visitors Martha and John from St. Paul's Anglican Church, a sister APA church in Crownsville, MD. They were on their way to the Smokey Mountain National Park.
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After services Team 5, the men's team, served a delicious and hearty lunch of beef stew, American goulash, lasagna, chicken salad, egg salad, bread with butter, and peanut butter stuffed pretzels!
Thank you to Team 5 for the delicious food and to everyone for the wonderful fellowship!
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Christian Education:
Fr. Paul continued his series of Christian Education classes about Anglicanism. Adult Christian Education classes start each Sunday morning at 9:15. Please find the recording of this past Sunday's lesson at the link below:
"Anglicanism 101: What is Anglicanism Overview of the English Reformation"
The children's Sunday School class also meets at 9:15.
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Next Week
Low Mass on Wednesday at
 11 am with Fr. Paul.
Holy Communion on Wednesday at 5 pm with Fr. Paul followed by the Wednesday Night Bible Study.
On Thursday we have Choir practice at 10 am and Bible Study at 11 am.
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HappeningsÂ
Ordo Kalendas
We have the 2026 Ordo Kalendars in the basement at the church. We have both full size as pictured and pocket size available for a donation of $10 each. Please place your donation in the envelope beside the calendars.
Helping Hands
In our most recent Mission Committee meeting, we voted to form a "Helping Hands" group at St. Peters. This group will help other St. Peter's members on an as needed basis. The help we hope to offer includes:
-group visits to members who are unable get to church
-assisting members recovering from surgery or accidents
-accompanying Fr. Paul when he brings Holy Communion to people in their home.
Please let me or Diane know if you are interested in supporting any of the activities of this group. We are looking for ideas and suggestions! We will schedule a quick organizational meeting after services in the near future.
The Annual Deanery Picnic
St. Peter's is a member of the Appalachian Deanery which includes APA churches in East Tennessee, western North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. The annual picnic is an opportunity to meet the many wonderful people who are part of our larger church family. The picnic will be held on Saturday, August 23 from 11:30-2:30 at Saint Patrick’s (1825 Rosman Highway, Brevard, NC 28712). We are asked to bring side dishes or desserts. Meat and buns will be provided.
If you are interested in attending please let Fr. Paul know.
Agnes
Agnes has completed her move into the Governor's Bend facility in Erwin where her brother lives and has already decorated her apartment!
Her phone number and email address remain the same. She and Fr. Paul are planning a house blessing in the near future - more details to come!
Taylor
In celebration of Taylor's upcoming move and wedding, we are hosting a Potluck luncheon on Sunday August 31 - his last day with us at St. Peter's.
