St. Peter s Episcopal Church FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS June 25, 2017

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1 St. Peter s Episcopal Church FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS June 25, 2017 Serving this Sunday at 10:00 am Acolytes: Tim Andrews, Rowe Cooper, Kendall Farr Element Bearers: James Bell & William Nelson Fellowship: St. Peter s Day Celebration Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Claire Brant, Christy Cooper Lector: Susan Self; Intercessor: Bill James Sound: John Trieber; Tellers: David Andreae, Ron Abston, Bill James Ushers: David Andreae, Bill James, Chip Stansbury We pray for the healing and comfort of: Al Chapman, Anita Morris, Bo Brown, Bob Poole, Bucky Wolford, Chuck Lattimore, David Oroma, Doris Ledbetter, Doug Moser, Esther Glazier,

2 Gail Ellis, Gary Frederick, Jimmy, Jim & Barbara Northcutt, KC, Kirby Murray, Leah Jonson, LeighAnne, Leland Arnsdorff, Leon Webb, Loretta Kazmier, Mark Northern, Martha Warren, Paul Aughtry, Philip Morris, Rhonda Boocock, Richard Rogers, Ron Kazmier, Sandra Jackson, Sheila Miller, Steve Arnsdorff, Wallace Uptain And for the repose of the soul of: Hazel Conrad, grandmother of Scott Steele Jason Clay Howard, father of Lamar Howard Dana Hill Parrish, daughter of Nursery Manager, Donna Albright Ruth Vredeveld A memorial service for Ruth Vredeveld will be held at St. Peter s this Sunday, June 25, at 2:00 pm. All are welcome. The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the ministry of the Rev. Valerie Carnes. The Open Offering is for Hosanna House. LOOKING AHEAD Mass on the Grass: Final date is this Saturday, June 24, at 6:30 pm

3 St. Peter s Day Celebration: Sunday, June 25. One service at 10:00 am, followed by a picnic lunch and fellowship, including a farewell to the Rev. Valerie Carnes. Bonner-Roo Celebration: Sunday, July 2. We will say goodbye to the Rev. John and Debbie Bonner with a Waffle Bar beginning at 8:30 am in the Bracewell Room Sundays on which 9:00 Service will not be held: July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 only Dear Parish Family, A NOTE FROM OUR INTERIM RECTOR A reminder about summer schedules. Thanks, first of all, to those who have attended the "Mass on the Grass" on Saturdays in June. It has been a very enjoyable and meaningful experience as we worship at the Cross in the midst of the busyness of our lives. I believe it touches the lives of those who drive by, look up, and see meaningful worship happening "in the neighborhood." In July there will not be a 9:00 am service, so please bring your family to the 11:00 am service. The Rev. Quinn Parman, our new Rector, will have his first service on July 16, so come and welcome Quinn, Rachelle, Fritz, and Mary Karis. There will be a light reception following the service. I cannot believe it has been one year since we began our ministry with you. Such a pleasure it has been. We will come to service on occasion just to say hello

4 and make sure you are encouraging your new priest. You are special people in a special place! Faithfully, John B. PARISH NEWS Our New Rector We welcome the Rev. Quinn Parman, who will begin his work at St. Peter s Church on July 10. His first Sunday will be July 16. Please make him welcome! St. Peter s Day Celebration This Sunday, June 25, there will be a 10:00 am combined service only, followed by a picnic lunch, including an inflatable waterslide (Parents, please bring swimwear and a change of clothes for the kids) and a petting zoo! Bring your camp chair and a side dish or dessert to share. St. Peter s will provide hot dogs, drinks, and family fun! On this day, we will also wish a fond farewell to our Associate Rector, the Rev. Valerie Carnes. For questions or volunteer opportunities, please contact Linda Cooper or Chassie Long. Sign-up sheets for volunteers and food are located outside the Bracewell Room. Please come and join in the celebration! St. Peter s Day ROTA If your name appears in the ROTA on June 25 for the 7:30 am or 9:00 am services, please disregard. If it appears under the 11:00 am service, please plan to serve instead at the 10:00 am service. If you need to arrange a substitute, please

5 contact the church office. Remember, there is only one service on June 25 and it begins at 10:00 am. Bid Adieu at Bonner-Roo on July 2 On Sunday, July 2, Fr. Bonner will celebrate the Holy Eucharist for the last time with us at 7:30 am and 11:00 am Plans are underway for a festive celebration of the ministries of John and his wife, Debbie, as their time with us comes to a close. Follow your nose to a Waffle Bar in the Bracewell Room between the two services (8:30 until 10:45 am), where delicious hot waffles, sausage, bacon, and all sorts of ingredients to top off your waffle will be available. (This gathering will take the place of Fellowship after the 11:00 am service.) Bonnaroo-like music will be playing but not too loud! Casual dress is encouraged, including very colorful socks, saddle oxfords or Bucks, and any UTC (Go Mocs!) or golf apparel. Donations needed: Chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chopped almonds, pecan chips, shredded coconut, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, sprinkles, whipped topping. Call or the church office ( or parishadmin@stpeters.org) if you can donate or help set up or clean up. No 9:00 am Service in July Mark your calendars! Just as in 2016, the 9:00 am Family Service will not be held during the month of July. The dates are July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. The 7:30 am and 11:00 am services will be held as usual. The 9:00 am service will resume August 6. Father Band Aid Returns On Sunday, July 9, we are delighted to welcome the Reverend Hunter Huckabay

6 back to St. Peter s. When we found ourselves without a rector at the end of 2013, Father Huckabay served as our supply clergy each Sunday for months. He and his wife, Prestine, have been longtime friends of our parish and we are pleased that he can supply for us on the Sunday before we welcome our new rector to St. Peter s Church. If you would like to find out why he has the nickname Father Band Aid, be sure and come to the 7:30 am or the 11:00 am service on Sunday, July 9. Many Thanks! For at least 10 years and maybe more, Myron Rogers has made the Monday morning bank deposit of the monies collected and counted each Sunday. Myron has served the church in a variety of ways over the years as a member of the Vestry several times and Senior Warden a few times, too. While he prefers to do these sorts of tasks without any fanfare and quietly go about his way as if it s nothing, we wanted to give Myron Rogers a big St. Peter s Thank You for performing this important task for us. He is training our Parish Administrator to follow in his capable (but weary) footsteps. We are indeed blessed to have many parishioners like Myron working behind the scenes to keep things in order. Our sincere gratitude to you! Congratulations! St. Peter s congratulates parishioners John & Connie Trieber, who recently graduated from the Education for Ministry (EfM) program at Grace Church. For more information on EfM, contact Gaines Campbell, Chattanooga EfM Coordinator at gcampbell@videousa.com or , or go to

7 efm.sewanee.edu. Book Drive: June 16-July 3 St. Peter s Church is collecting new and gently used children s books to replace inventory lost due to the recent flooding of the St. Peter s School classrooms. What to do: 1) Check out the Requested Inventory sheets posted at Church and sign up to donate specific books (Pre-K through Second Grade); 2) Drop books in Book Drive bins located in the Narthex and Bracewell Room; 3) Donate money for purchase of new books (make checks payable to St. Peter s School); 4) Spread the word and make a big difference! For more information, contact the School at Donation requests from the CREATE ministry: June Sunscreen and insect repellent Bottled water A Message from Christian Education Although Sunday school is taking a break for the summer, we look forward to seeing everyone at church. In the upcoming weeks, we will be preparing for exciting times to come. Enjoy your summer! Sunday Noon Fellowship This Summer In thanksgiving for all our faithful Fellowship volunteers who provide refreshments so generously during the year, the Vestry will host the Sunday noon Fellowship all summer. Coffee, lemonade, and cookies will be provided in the Bracewell Room

8 after the 11:00 am service. A Message from the Flower Guild Just a reminder that many Sundays are still available this year if you would like to dedicate flowers for the altar in memory of a deceased loved one, in celebration of a special event, or in thanksgiving for a friend or family member. Check the poster in the Bracewell Room for openings. You may pick up a flower donation form in the church office or contact the Parish Administrator by phone or . Please specify the date you prefer and whether you would like specific flowers or colors represented. The minimum donation is $35. Make checks payable to St. Peter s Church and drop in the offering plate, bring by the church office, or mail. Youth Summer Service Projects There are still some slots available! Our parish Youth are looking for service projects on Thursdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm this summer. If you have yard work or light moving or another project that you need help with, please call the church office to set up a day and time with Interim Youth Director Jackson Harris. This is an excellent opportunity for you to get to know our Youth and for the Youth to get to know members of the parish. Please don t hesitate to call! Bishop Search: Walkabout Week, July Meet the Nominees:

9 Meet and hear the Bishop Nominees at regional Evening Gatherings! EVERYONE is invited clergy, convention delegates, alternates, and parishioners and encouraged to attend worship and small group conversations. Be sure to put one of these on your calendar. What questions do you want to ask our nominees to be the 5th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee? Chattanooga Monday, July 10, 4-7:50 pm St. Paul, 305 W 7th St, Chattanooga Knoxville Wednesday, July 12, 4-7:50 pm 814 Episcopal School Way, Knoxville Tri-Cities Area Thursday, July 13, 4-7:50 pm St. Paul, 161 E. Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN Episcopal Churchmen Conference The 71st Annual Laymen's Conference sponsored by the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee will be held August 18-20, 2017, at the Dubose Conference Center in Monteagle, TN. Flyers for the conference are located in the foyer of the church. Registration can be made on line at Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee ( This is a great time for fellowship with fellow laymen from the Diocese of East Tennessee, Tennessee, and West Tennessee lots of good food, activities, speakers, prayer, and just being on the mountain. Question? Contact Chip Stansbury or John Trieber.