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St. Peter's Episcopal Church
115 St. Peter's St.
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
Tel: (410) 742-5118
Worship Schedule

Summer Schedule

SUNDAY  

8:00 A.M. - The Holy Eucharist.  The 8:00 a.m. service follows The Book of Common Prayer for Rite I in a quiet, contemplative environment.  The Liturgy in Rite I contains ancient prayers and beautiful language.

10:00 A.M. - The Holy Eucharist. The 10:00 a.m service follows The Book of Common Prayer alternating between Rite I and Rite II Liturgies.  The service features hymns, organ and piano.Music alternates each Sunday between the Senior Choir; the Junior Choir; the folk group, Peter's Voice; and soloists from our church and the community.  The Bell Choir sometimes performs.  Nursery care is provided during this service.

WEDNESDAY
Noon - The Holy Eucharist Rite II and Ministry of Healing

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Greeter's Program: If you plan on being one of St. Peter's Greeters, and missed one of the meetings last Wednesday, please email Barb (dreamer@stpeterschurch.net) or call her (410-742-5118, ex. 203) and she will scedule another time to meet with you. If you were already on her list and missed the meeting, you will receive the handout from the meeting in the mail with instructions.

Vacation Bible School – July 20,21,22,23 – 5:30 pm – 8.00 pm: Journey into Wildwood Forest and "discover the  untamed nature of GOD!"  There will be classes for all ages this year, so be sure to mark your calendar with these dates.  Each evening will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm, followed b a community ingathering of drama and/or music.  Classes, activities and games will be held from 6:30 - 7:30.  At 7:30 there will be a second community ingathering of music and compline with dismissal by 8:00 pm.  Come and learn about Gideon, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Paul, Silas and Elijah as each meet the "untamed nature of God" in their lives!

 "In the Beginning..." - Sight and Theatre Experience - Strasburg, PA - Saturday, September 26, 2009: Plan now on attendng one of the best Sight and Sound has to offer!  Resetvations will be accepted Sunday, July 12 - Sunday, August 9th.  More information will be forthcoming on prices for the bus/luncheon/ticket package.

June 13 - Stephen Ministry Pre-Comissioning Retreat - Hebron:  Please pray for our ministers-in-training as they head towards the home stretch!  They will be finalizing their training in an all-day retreat, and preparing to be commissioned on Sunday.

June 14 - Stephen Ministers Commissioning Ceremony - 8:00 AM Service: Please mark your calendars to attend the 8:00 setvice in support of the Stephen Ministers and their ministry as they are commissioned into service.

High School EYC Diocesan Mission Trip to Ottawa, Canada - July 24 - July 31:  Registration is Now Open! The Diocese has finalized this summer's mission trip for 9th - 12th graders.  The cost of the trip for the week is $250.00 (includes travel,food, housing for the week).  If you are interested in going, brochures, registration & medical release forms are posted on the EYC bulletin board.  See Barb Fisher with any questions.  NOTE: All required forms and money MUST be turned in to Barb by noon on June 14.  Due to limited spaces, registrations will be submitted to the Diocese as they are received, but no late registrations will be submitted to the Diocese (after June 14) will be accepted.

UPCOMING EVENTS TO WATCH FOR

St. Peter's Puppeteers Training Workshops: Three day-long workshops will be held in August (dates to be announced in the near future) for any student who will be at least a 4th grader this fall.  During the workshops the students will learn to create their own puppets, write scripts amd stage a show.  Contact Barb Fisher at dreamer@stpeterschurch.net or 420-742-5118, ex. 203.

Important Announcements
NOTICE: STILL LOST!! The Food Pantry key has been missing for several weeks.  If anyone has inadvertently taken it home in their pocket, please return it to the hall hook where it is normally kept.

REMINDER: Please return the forms for updating St. Peter's rolls.

PARENTS: Please refrain your children from standing on our beautiful hand stitched kneelers.

Joseph House:  It is now time to make up the calendar for the year for the Joseph House "workers".  St. Peter's day to serve lunch is always the 4th Tuesday of each month.  You would be scheduled to work 3 times a year for an hour and a half.  Please let me know if you would like your name added to or removed from this list.  We would welcome any new helpers to join us!!  Contact Nancy Reddish, 410-742-7758.

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Stained glass windows were the poor man's Bibles of the Middle Ages. More than 60 windows at St. Peter's tell the stories of the saints and other lessons.
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Comforters

Comforters’ Hostesses for May:  May 25: no meeting. 

Comforters' Hostesses for June:  June 1: Ann Purnell, June 8: Ann Fincher, June 15: Peggy Allen: June 22: May Friedlander, June 29: Roemary Winchester.

The Comforters would like to invite interested members of the congregation to visit and pray with us.  Comforters meet on Monday mornings to pray together and to learn more about the Bible through guided reading.  Contact either Sally Thrash (410-742-1398) or May Friedlander (410-742-5752) for directions.          

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