The Third Sunday after Easter - 2026
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Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
St. John 16:20
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This past Sunday Fr. Paul led a very informative, interesting, and beautiful 'Instructed Liturgy' during our 11 am Holy Communion service. The 'Instructed Liturgy' is a special service designed to explain the meaning and elements of the liturgy. This service helps all congregants understand the importance of the rituals and prayers used in Anglican worship.
Benita shared this picture of Fr. Paul explaining the 'Instructed Liturgy' before the start of services.
We did not record this 'Instructed Liturgy' service but Fr. Paul has shared this link of an "Instructed Liturgy" service he recorded from several years ago:
Thank you Fr. Paul for the beautiful service and the explanations!
Thank you Hutch and Phil for serving with Fr. Paul at the altar!
Thank you Hutch for leading our Morning Prayer services this Sunday!
After services we enjoyed a lunch catered by the church including ham sandwiches, chicken fingers, fresh veggies & dip, potato chips, and various pastries for dessert. Thank you Keith and Jessica for arranging for this delicious meal!
A wonderful Sunday 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. Please find a recording of the last Bible Study lesson at the link below:
"The Importance of the Cappadocian Fathers"
Please come join us for these interesting and informative classes!
Both Christian Education and Children's Sunday School met this past Sunday. Fr. Paul is leading a series of lessons on Islam. The Children's Sunday School will join the adult class for these lessons.
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Misty has volunteered to prepare the weekly bulletins for our Sunday Holy Communion services. Thank you so much Misty for taking on this task!!
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St. Peter's Charity Support
Currently we are supporting Isaiah 117 House. We are supporting them in several ways:
Jessica, Keith, Diane, Rose Marie, Fr. Paul, Benita, Lynn , Daryl, and Rosalind attended a fund raiser sponsored by Isaiah 117 this past week. At this fund raiser, St. Peter's donated money from our charity fund donations. We also learned about the work done by Isaiah 117. Both a volunteer and a young lady helped by them gave presentations. The young lady's talk was very moving as she discussed her experience after being removed from her family home along with her younger siblings and the help Isaiah 117 provided.
In addition, Jessica and Keith purchased many items from a needs list given to them by Isaiah 117. Jessica brought in those items this past Sunday.
Our donations include children's books & Bibles, clothing for both boys & girls of all sizes, 20 backpacks, and several Visa gift cards for use by the volunteers to purchase specific items for the children.
When children arrive at the Isaiah 117 house, volunteers often share cards with encouraging messages. Often these cards help children as they adjust to being removed from their family homes.
After lunch this past Sunday, several people created and signed these encouraging notes - including Benita!
If you would like to support the Isaiah 117 House, please put your donations in the collection plate with a designation for charity.
Thank you to everyone for helping us support this important ministry - especially Jessica and Keith for all their work! For more information please go to the Isaiah 117 House website at the address below:
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An Afternoon Outing
The Mission Committee has planned an afternoon outing for Saturday, May 30. The afternoon starts with attending the play "The Prince of Egypt" a musical about Moses. The play starts at 2 pm at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. For more information on both the musical and the venue please see the following website:
Ticket prices are as follows:
"GENERAL ADMISSION: $20
STUDENTS/SENIORS: $18 (Age 65 and up )
GROUP RATE: $16 (For groups of 15 or more)
Cancellations - We hold to our policy of NO REFUNDS. "
After the play we will eat lunch at Grace Meadows Farm also in Jonesborough.
"The Kitchen at Grace Meadows brings people together around heirloom recipes served family-style. From porch swings and antique tractors to peaceful lake views, every detail invites you to slow down and savour the joy of gathering."
For more information please see their website at:
Rose Marie has a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall. Please sign up by next Sunday. Please give Rose Marie or Teresa a check for the tickets or place a designated check in the collection plate.
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APA Information & Updates
Registration for the APA hosted St. Bede’s Anglican Youth Camp will close on May 1. Anyone considering signing up their child should do so in the next week. There is a direct link for registration below along with a flyer. This year’s camp will be held at Heart Ridge Camp in Sunset, SC on June 7-12. The camp is for boys and girls, ages 8-16. If you have any questions, please email Fr. Sean McDermott at:
Members of St. Peter's have attended in the past and very much enjoyed it.
St. Dunstan's Academy is an APA sponsored all-boys Anglican boarding school for 9th-12th graders in Roseland, VA. They have invited all of us to attend their 4th Annual Patronal Feast Celebration on May 23, 2026. For more information please see their website at the following link:
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Teresa reminded me that Thursday, May 7 is the National Day of Prayer for 2026.
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Levi tested out our newly installed chair lift!
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Cook Team Schedule
Team 1 Diane, JP, Ambler, Keith & Jessica
Team 2 Fr. Paul & Benita, Laurel, Rose Marie, Carol T
Team 3 Michele, Lin, Lynn, Hutch & Misty
Team 4 Rosalind, Teresa, Melinda, Fr. Mike & Nancy
Team 5 Catered by the Church
May 3 Team 1
May 10 Team 2
May 17 Team 3
May 24 Team 4
May 31 Catered
June 7 Team 1
June 14 Team 2
June 21 Team 3
June 28 Team 4
July 5 Catered
July 12 Team 1
July 19 Team 2
July 26 Team 3
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April Activities
Wed., April 29
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., April 30
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
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