What s Happening: August 28 September 4, 2016

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1 What s Happening: August 28 September 4, 2016 We Hold In Our Prayers This Week: For the repose of the soul: Bob Hoffman, father of Doug Hoffman Parishioners in Need of Prayer: Mary Sandberg, Nadia Dorenkott, Marlene Wilkinson, Bob Houck, Kate McHale, Eileen Bradfield, Churchill Ward, Lawrence Gibson, Jennifer Carlson, Ann Keller Homebound Parishioners: Barbara House, Betty Fifner, Mildred Bittel, Gibby Houck, Deb Sefcek, Joyce Sutcliffe, Lucille Arnold, Margaret DeArmond, Margo McClure, Winifred Savidge, Don & Pat Ashmun, Fran Ogan, John & Mary Etta Bitter, Nancy Gray, Joanne Bohnfeldt, Linda Thompson Parishioners Friends and Family: Rev. Richard Morris (Martha Taylor), Bob Meadows (Nicole Goddard), George Vogelgesang (Ryan V.), Alberta, David, Jayne (Anida Balmer), Judy Wells, Roxanne Lawrence (Joanne Hull), Rosemary Andrews (Tom & Sue Andrews), Neil Beach, Mike Spillane (John Keller), Chris Dieck (Bill & Liz Crosby), Phil Bender (Dave Tabar), Cal Elaban (Monica Owen), Pastor Alvin T. Jones and Miriam Rush (Joanne Hull), Bob Kinelski, Debbie Aylward (Fred Purdy), Kaitlyn Unger (Ian Taylor), Carol & Joe Loveless (Bobbie Gillen), Ray Hill, Chuck Parker, and Ron Boyce (Chris & Ginger Hill), Joan Surace & Chapek Girs (Peggy Zimmer), Beverly Paulk, Carolyn Spare, Mickie Toetz (Kathy Woolner), David Stenger (Ed & Julie Stenger), Marty Stands (Linda Purdy), Meg Wolf (Amanda Wolf), Anthony Tony Ditz, Jim Elwood, Maureen Ferry, Liz Ferry (Sara Ferry), Brody Harris (Nancy Harris), Wesley Wittig, Hazel Sakai (Nancy Wittig), Alison Linsley (Nan Miller) Our Wider Fellowships: In the Diocese of Ohio pray Retired Clergy Mission and in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, pray for the Church in the province of Sudan and South Sudan The First Reading: Jeremiah 2:4-13 Scriptures of the Day Hear the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel. Thus says the Lord: What wrong did your ancestors find in me that they went far from me, and went after worthless things, and became worthless themselves? They did not say, Where is the Lord who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us in the wilderness, in a land of deserts and pits, in a land of drought and deep darkness, in a land that no one passes through, where no one lives? I brought you into a plentiful land to eat its fruits and its good things. But when you entered you defiled my land, and made my heritage an abomination. The priests did not say, Where is the Lord? Those who handle the law did not know me; the rulers transgressed against me; the prophets prophesied by Baal, and went after things that do not profit. Therefore once more I accuse you, says the Lord, and I accuse your children s children. Cross to the coasts of Cyprus and look, send to Kedar and examine with care; see if there has ever been such a thing. Has a nation changed its gods, even though they are no gods? But my

2 people have changed their glory for something that does not profit. Be appalled, O heavens, at this, be shocked, be utterly desolate, says the Lord, for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and dug out cisterns for themselves, cracked cisterns that can hold no water. At the 5:00 and 8:00 services, the Psalm will be prayed in unison using a monastic breath prayer method. At the asterisk in the middle of each verse, all pause for the space of a breath. At the 10:00 service, we chant the Psalm using plainsong or simplified chant. The Psalm: Psalm 81 Tone VII 1 Sing with joy to God our strength * and raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob. REFRAIN. 10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and said, * Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. 11 And yet my people did not hear my voice, * and Israel would not obey me. 12 So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their hearts, * to follow their own devices. REFRAIN. 13 Oh, that my people would listen to me! * that Israel would walk in my ways! 14 I should soon subdue their enemies * and turn my hand against their foes. REFRAIN. 15 Those who hate the Lord would cringe before him, * and their punishment would last for ever. 16 But Israel would I feed with the finest wheat * and satisfy him with honey from the rock. REFRAIN. The Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves

3 were being tortured. Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, I will never leave you or forsake you. So we can say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me? Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. The Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, Give this person your place, and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, Friend, move up higher ; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. He said also to the one who had invited him, When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. Announcements: August Outreach Partner: ST. LUKE S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: We are privileged to support the dedicated and energetic community of St. Luke s Episcopal Church on Cleveland s near West side. St. Luke s is located at West 78th and Lake, a few blocks away from Watterson-Lake School, in an area of great need. Average Sunday attendance has increased steadily; their website proudly announces that they are the fastest-growing Episcopal congregation in the Diocese of Ohio. God is in Cleveland! Members attend church and take advantage of the programs offered during the week. Some of the programs are: My Neighbor s Cloak, Produce to People, Family Night and Sunday activities. All of these programs can be provided only because St. Peter s and other churches support the work of St. Luke s. Donations of toilet paper, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, underwear, T-shirts, socks, gently-used clothing, children s books, and household items are welcome.

4 In addition to these donations, there are several other ways you can support St. Luke's-- by making a contribution to the loose plate offering or by bringing school supplies to church and depositing them in the marked bin. If you have any questions, please call St. Luke s at Conversations about Adult Faith Formation: Join us today, 9:00-9:45 in the Undercroft to discuss Adult Formation. You only need to come to one Sunday! Childcare, coffee and pastries will be provided. St. Cecilia s Guild: All aboard! The Guild is thrilled to announce the launch of its new programming season with a lunchtime cruise on Cleveland s favorite cruise dining ship, the Nautica Queen! You ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the climate-controlled vessel while a Disc Jockey spins tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, pointing out sights of interest along the way Lake Erie or the Cuyahoga River, depending upon the weather before we return to port and drop anchor. The ship s manifest has us scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2016, and boarding begins at 11 a.m. We depart at noon and return to harbor at 2 p.m. The price per person price is $27.45, and includes an unlimited buffet meal; the cruise; musical entertainment; coffee, tea, and iced tea; and the gratuity/service charge. Itinerary details: 10:15 am: Arrive at St. Peter s parking lot to carpool to the Powerhouse Station in the Flats. Parking fees range from $3 to $10, cash. We should depart by 10:30 a.m. at the very latest; 11 am: Boarding begin.; Noon: Nautica Queen departs for cruise; 2 pm: Nautica Queen returns to harbor; 2:15 pm: Carpools depart the Flats to return to the church parking lot. Your check for $27.45, made out to St. Peter s Episcopal Church with St. Cecilia s Guild/Nautica in the subject line, will serve as your reservation, but please let Marci Rich know by or phone if you plan to attend. Please send payments to Marci at: 1081 Wagar Road, Rocky River, Ohio, 44116, no later than Monday, September 12 (marci.keyword@gmail.com or ). For more information, please contact Marci or Lynn Allman (lballman@hotmail.com or ). Bishop Persell to Visit September 24-25: The Rt. Rev. Bill Persell, the assisting bishop of Ohio, will be with us on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the 24 th, from 8:45 a.m. to noon, Bishop Bill will lead a quiet morning to reflect upon the promises of the Baptismal Covenant. This is open to all who wish to spend some relaxed quality time in prayer, conversation and the opportunity to hear the witness of Bishop Bill. Coffee and pastries at 8:45, with the program beginning at the stroke of 9:00 a.m., in the Undercroft. On Sunday the 25 th, Bishop Bill will celebrate and preach at the 10:00 service. Four of our members will be confirmed, and all who take part in the Saturday quiet morning will have the opportunity to reaffirm their baptismal promises and receive prayer from Bishop Bill. Please plan to bring with you some finger foods or goodies to share in a reception after the service for Bishop Bill and our confirmands.

5 Planting for Tomorrow: A letter updating everyone on the St. Peter s Capital Campaign was mailed this past week. Due to an error, on my part, with the mail merge, an updated letter was mailed (8/25/16) to reflect the correct pledges and amounts paid to date. Please be sure to make your check payable to: Planting for Tomorrow, not St. Peter s. Payments may be mailed to the Diocese of Ohio, 2230 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, or placed in the offertory plates. If you have questions about your pledge, please contact Claudia at cwilson@dohio.org or ~ Leslie St. Peter s Website Visit us at St. Peter s website for all the information regarding What s Happening, the NET, and the sermons as well as other information. By doing so, you will be able to see all of our pictures in living color! For any questions about the listed information, please contact the office. Enjoy!!! Come One, Come All! Parish Breakfast! Join us on Sunday, September 11 th! The September breakfast is being hosted by St. Peter s staff. You are invited to join in the fellowship at 9:00 on Sunday, September 11 th for coffee, juice, fun, and fellowship! Breakfast will run from 9 9:45 a.m. This will be a combination of hot and cold goodies, as well as yogurt parfait fixing s! The cost is $3.00 per person with a maximum of $15 per family. So join us for fellowship, food, and fun before or after the service. We need volunteers for the other monthly breakfasts. Contact Keith or the office if you or your group is interested in hosting this wonderful event. Camp & Conference Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Please join us on Saturday, October 1 st at the new Episcopal Campground and Conference Center for a Family Fun Event and Ribbon Cutting. The event will run from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. And include a BBQ picnic as well as tours. The Center is located at 4655 State Route 60 in Wakeman, Ohio (44889). RSVP to Claudia by September 16 th a cwilson@dohio.org or