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SAINT PETER’S KEYS Newsletter of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lewes, Delaware

May 2017 Volume 13, Issue 5

Dear People of Saint Peter’s,

Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

As we move through the great fifty days of Easter, we continue to contemplate the gift and joy of the Resurrection. We have many ways of marking the changes of the liturgical seasons. You may notice the color on the altar has moved from purple (penitence) to white (celebration). The silver and brass that were put away for the austerity of Lent have reappeared, polished and brilliant. The Gloria is sung every Sunday now and “Alleluias” appear in just about every hymn. All of this, and much more, is to mark a shift in our annual liturgical pilgrimage. We move away from the mindfulness of our own sins and into a deeper meditation on the wideness and magnificence of God’s Grace.

For that reason, you may notice that the Confession has disappeared from the Sunday liturgy. During Lent, it shifted from being after the Prayers of the People and before the Peace to being at the very beginning of the service. In Lent, we are especially attentive to those things that separate us from the Love of God as we seek to work intentionally to remove those blocks that WE have put between us and God. Now in Easter, we contemplate the lavishness and enormity of God’s grace and love for us, as revealed upon the Cross and through the Resurrection. In Easter, we remember that there is absolutely nothing that can separate us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus. As it says in Paul’s Letter to the Church of Rome (8:38-39): “For I am

convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

This is not to say that we cease sinning and blocking the Love of God, but rather that we need cannot allow our own failings to obstruct our awareness of God’s

presence in our lives and God’s limitless love, grace and forgiveness. At times in the past, the Church has lost sight of this, obsessing upon the human imperfections of our souls. It is

indeed a fine line, one which, even today, we can lose in the mad shuffle of life. The collect for the Second Sunday of Easter sums it up well:

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

And so, I wish you a blessed Easter and a season full of reflection upon the grace and love of God. May we all show forth what we have received in Christ, what we profess to believe in faith, in the context of our daily lives. May we remember our call, by virtue our baptism, to be reconcilers, healers, and agents of grace, love and forgiveness. Rather than Confession, let us focus on our MISSION to be the Church in our daily lives. Perhaps, in place of the confession during these Great Fifty Days, we might embrace this daily contemplation from Henri Nouwen:

Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in the world and the life to come.

Please keep me in your prayers and know that you are daily in mine. Blessings,

Jeff+

From the Rector...

“...the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits...”

In This Issue!

Rector’s Article .................................................................. 1 Parish Picnic / Family Camping / Art Show Volunteers Needed ....................................................... 2 Stephen Ministry / Summer Spirituality Series ... 3 Music Notes / Global Mission Outreach.................... 4 Christian Formation / Easter Photos ....................... 5 Report from the Rector’s Warden / Annual Plant Sale / Green Team Theology........ 6 ECW / Time to Feed the Meters .................................... 7 This N That / Treasurer’s Report ................................ 8 Parish Fundraising Challenge ....................................... 9 Vestry Reports / Easter & Holy Week Photos ........................................... 10-11 From the Rear Pew / New Men’s Class Wild Goose Festival ................................................. 12 Prayers, Birthdays, Anniversaries ......................... 13 Worship Schedule .......................................................... 14 Monthly Calendar .......................................................... 15

It’s Picnic Time!!!

—Saint Peter’s Keys May 2017

Join us on Sunday, May 21, at Camp Arrowhead (35143 Homestead Way, Lewes) for St. Peter’s Annual Picnic. If you are unfamiliar with the camp’s location, enter that address into your GPS. Easiest directions are to take Route 24 to Camp Arrowhead Road and follow to Homestead Way (there will be a sign for Camp Arrowhead). Worship will take place at 10:30 a.m. followed by a delicious picnic luncheon. The picnic’s menu is being generously donated by Pat and Fran Okoniewski in thanksgiving for all of the cards, calls, foods, flowers and other random acts of kindness that you all afforded them during their recent illnesses. This year, we will feature a traditional pig roast which will include coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, and other picnic fare. There will also be veggie burgers for those who don’t eat meat. Come hungry and join us as we celebrate another year together! There will be games, we’ve invited last year’s caricaturist back again to draw our guests, door prizes, and a few surprises. So bring your swimsuit, a towel, lawn chairs, and your favorite beverage! Make plans to join us!

Attention Campers! Family Camping Night is back by popular demand!

This year the parish picnic at Camp Arrowhead is being held in the Spring on May 21. The camp has again invited us to pitch tents or reserve a Homestead Cabin the night before the picnic (May 20). Those of us who camped last year enjoyed an evening swim in the bay, good food and the use of bathrooms with hot showers nearby. Those children and youth attending camp this Summer will get a preview of the camp's layout and facilities. The cost for this is $25 per family whether pitching a tent or sleeping in a cabin. The money benefits the camp. Please let me know by Monday May 8 if you would like to join us. More information will follow as we get closer to the date including food cost and menu. Any and all members of St. Peter's are family and welcome to join us. RSVP to John Biddle ([email protected])

Although this article will appear in the May issue of “Keys,” it’s being written in April, which is Volunteer Appreciation Month — a great time to thank all the wonderful people who make possible the many activities that take place at St. Peter’s!

Perhaps the best known of those events is the annual St. Peter’s Art Show, which will mark its 51st anniversary on Saturday, July 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The show attracts over a hundred artists and artisans in a variety of media from around the mid-Atlantic region who display their creations in the streets around the church. It is a high point in Lewes’s summer calendar, often described as a “favorite” by many of the exhibitors that have taken part over the years.

In addition to the exhibits, the show features a silent auction, luncheon, and raffle of artwork donated by each year’s Featured Artists. All proceeds St. Peter’s receives from the show and associated activities are donated to organizations benefiting people in need in the Cape Henlopen School District.

A big reason for the show’s continued success is the dedication and hard work of hundreds of parishioners over

the years. As jeweler Joy Davis, a longtime exhibitor, said, “It’s been the nicest group of people, so exhibitor-friendly, extremely helpful, everyone with a smile on their face.”

This year’s Art Show Committee is headed by Co-Chairs Karen Fischer and Tina Wical and includes Drew McKay (Logistics); Jackie Ferris (Silent Auction); Mary Beth

Palkon-Krytzer and Ellen Werner (Luncheon and Raffle); Trish Baines and John Mears (Green Team); Barbara Hames (Publicity & Marketing); and Sue Potts, Tracy Mulvaney, and Pat Okoniewski (Volunteer Coordinators). Former committee members Stu Brahs and Shelly Souder, as well as the Rev. Jeffrey Ross, also lend assistance.

There are many ways to volunteer, whether it be helping with pre-show preparations, setup on the day of the show, serving lunch, selling raffle tickets, or helping with teardown and cleanup at the end of the day. For more information on various tasks or to volunteer, contact Tracy (302-645-4809, [email protected]), Sue (302-542-2271, [email protected]), or Pat (302-644-8490, [email protected]).

Art Show Volunteers Needed

At my mother-in-law’s funeral visitation my wife made sure all her siblings knew that grandchildren were invited. She set up a table along the side of the funeral home viewing room where there were plenty of paper and crayons and other activities for children. Many drew pictures and wrote simple notes to Grandma Bea that were later to be tucked into a special drawer in her casket. Some adult visitors may have been surprised but most were touched and pleased as the children comfortably blended sadness of grandma’s loss and the happiness of children at play with each other and with art. I know grandma was present and loved it.

In Stephen Ministry, we often encounter care receivers whose current life situation is a cause of sadness. Usually this sadness is the result of a past or anticipated loss. We’ve learned that glib encouragement for folks to “cheer up” or efforts to minimize events that led to the feelings of sadness are unhelpful and generally unwelcome. Trying to “cheer-up” a person who is sad can at best appear silly and at the worst, insensitive. In these situations, it is very important for our care receivers to know that we empathize with their sad feelings and the situations that have brought it on.

But while Stephen Ministers are not “feel-good cheer leaders”, we also recognize that it is ok for people to also feel happiness during a sad situation. Some care receivers ask us if it’s ok for them to feel happiness during a sad experience. It might seem disrespectful or to be trivializing the loss. They are concerned that others, or even God, might think they are glad about the loss or that they didn’t truly love the person who passed.

The answer about whether it is ok to feel happy during sadness is, “yes, of course”. Whether it’s the joy of a holiday, a visit from a grandchild, the beauty of the garden, or a visit from a friend, feelings are never right or wrong, they are just a reflection of our inner being. Happiness and even laughter during sadness can be part of the God-given healing process. I know this was true at Grandma Bea’s funeral; her grandchildren taught

us all that lesson.

All of us hit serious bumps in the road of life that leave us shaken. Your St. Peter’s family wants to be with you when you encounter one of those life situations. Our Stephen Ministers are continuously trained to be supportive and sensitive people in times of distress. Please ask any of our clergy or any of our Stephen Ministers or Stephen Leaders to find out if this program would be helpful to you or someone you know in our church family.

Pictured left: Maggie Kilroy and Alec Thomson, two of our new Stephen Ministers, with Father Jeff during their commissioning at worship recently.

Stephen Ministry “Happiness Amidst Sadness” by Bob Wardwell

May 2017 Saint Peter’s Keys—

Date Topic Presenter June 1 The Jesus I know The Rev. Carlyle Gill June 8* TBA June 15 Water: A spiritual crisis Green Team

June 22* A scientist’s perspective on our stewardship of the environment

Dr. Jen Biddle

June 29 Bishop Walk About Candidates for Episcopal Bishop of DE July 6 TBA July 13* Always Kristen (book) The Rev. Rita Nelson July 20 500 years of Martin Luther in less than hour The Rev. Ray Michener July 27* Using essential oils in your spiritual life Mary Ann Latorre August 3 Jewish & Christian responses to the stranger Rabbi Beth Cohen & the Rev. Jeffrey Ross August 10* TBA

August 17 The Women of Islam Usman & Sobia Sandhu

August 24* Love conquers all: examples from Corinth to the Cape

Dr. Aimee Wiest

August 31 Introduction to Financial Peace Deb Chamberlain

2017 Summer Spirituality Series The 2017 Summer Spirituality Series begins the Thursday following Memorial Day and runs through the Thursday before Labor Day. Presentations on a variety of topics begin at 7 pm and last about an hour followed by a brief question and answer session after which ice cream cones from Kings Ice Cream will be served. The series is free and open to the public. NOTE: Dates with an asterisk (*) indicate a coinciding children’s night (see page 5). For additional information, contact the church office.

From the Minister of Music

Capital Ringers present “Ringin’ Rhythms” Saturday, May 6, at 2:30 p.m.

Capital Ringers combines music on handbells, percussion instruments, movement, audience interaction, humor, and visual technology to create a show that will appeal to people of all ages. This creative performance will entertain and educate audiences with selections such as “Classical Gas”, “Dancing Queen”, “Viva la Vida”, and many more. To witness an unexpected entertaining combination of all of the above, you need to see the show for yourself! Capital Ringers, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) community English handbell ensemble that entertains and educates concert audiences with an extensive repertoire of rock n’ roll, patriotic, sacred, and current top 40 tunes, performing on the largest set of handbells on the Delmarva Peninsula. Founded in 2004 by Artistic Director, Linda Simms, Capital Ringers’ mission is to provide performances to their audiences that demonstrates the artistic diversity of English handbells. This concert has been underwritten by St. Cecilia Guild of St. Peter’s. A free-will offering will be received at the door.

Ascension Day Jazz Vespers

Thursday, May 25 7 p.m.

The Norm Freeman Quartet will lead a service of jazz vespers (evening prayer) on Ascension Day at St. Peter’s. The Rev’d Norm Freeman earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music from the Juilliard School and a Master of Divinity from General Theological Seminary, he is currently the Episcopal Chaplain for the University of California at Santa Barbara and Vicar of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Isla Vista. Fr. Freeman’s musical career has included regular performances with the New York Philharmonic and New York Pops, he has performed on four Grammy-nominated projects. Visit www.jazzministry.org to learn more and listen to the Norm Freeman Quartet.

Global Mission Outreach Our group continues to be actively involved with the Progressive Interfaith Alliance, an organization of local faith communities whose goal is to support and assist in the settlement of refugees coming to Delaware from the war torn Middle East. The Jewish Family Service heads this Government mandate and is directing the effort.

If you are interested in helping, you can learn more at our monthly meeting, usually held the second Tuesday of the month, but to honor Holy Week, next meeting is May 9. Our other key project is to continue building a mutually enriching relationship with Haiti. We are working on Asset Based Community Development with training in both countries.

Our parish and the Haitian parishes are planning to work together in Haiti in the Fall. If you are interested in being part of this group, come to our Global Mission meetings where we discuss ongoing plans.

As always, we are responsible for allotting our portion of the yearly parish budget for global needs, be they natural disasters or situations of dire need. We often ally with the Episcopal Development & Relief Fund for these choices. Our group is growing in numbers and spirit. In this time of great need, please consider getting involved. ~ the Global Mission Committee. Next meeting Tuesday, May 9, parish conference room, 7:00 p.m..


Thank you to our newest St. Cecilia Guild donors since March 15

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The Revs. Tom Carlson & Ray Michener John Bartram & Mary Cender

Joseph DiSalvo Clement & Christina Edgar

Charles Graham Grace Lowe

Michael Main & Richard McPherson Lois Powell

Herm & Kay Schechinger

Children and Youth Christian Formation

Church School. Our last day of regular classes will be on Sunday, May 7. On May 14, we will have our end of year celebration outside on the patio (weather permitting). We hope you all will join us! The Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success this year with almost 900 eggs being filled by lots of helpers. There were special eggs for each age group that held larger prizes and the kids really seemed to enjoy looking for them. Thank you to all who stuffed eggs to make our youngest members’ smile from ear to ear on Easter morning. Also, thank you to the Easter Bunny for coming to take photos with everyone. (See photos below)

Summer Fun Night. This summer, we will offer Parents’ Night Out on the first Saturday of the month. New for this summer will be a fun hour at 7 p.m. during the Summer Spirituality Series on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (June 8, 22; July 13, 27; August 10, 24). We’ll meet downstairs for a drawing or other type of class, a craft, or a movie. When the parents are finished upstairs, we will join them for ice cream. All children are invited. Older children welcome to come as helpers! Complete details will be available in the June newsletter.

Vacation Bible School will take place Monday through Thursday, July 31 to August 3, at 5:30 to 8 p.m. and this year’s theme is Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love. The cost is $15/child or $25/family. We have awesome stories planned as well as very cool crafts! Dinner is served each evening and every camper will receive a VBS t-shirt. Children of volunteers are free. Scholarships are available. All children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend. Older children are welcome to volunteer as helpers. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Lorri in the office. Volunteers are needed in all areas so please don’t hesitate to sign up — we will be able to use your time and talents!!!

Parents' Night Out May 6 at 5:30 p.m. (Parish Hall)

Our April Parents’ Night Out will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Last month we had 12 kids for the night. We had meatball sliders and watched a movie in the Parish Hall. This month we’ll have chicken nuggets and will be making crafts for

the Moms. Please bring a comfy pillow or blanket/sleeping bag for your child to cuddle up into! Contact Lorri in the office. Reservations are a MUST!

Please Note: There will be a $15 charge for each child who is not a member of the parish. Donations of juice boxes, pudding, and fruit cups are gratefully accepted and we are very grateful to those who have contributed!

Plastic Easter Eggs If you have any empty

plastic eggs from the Egg Hunt, please return them to the office so we can

use them again next year!


Thank You! I just finished reading our Treasurer’s Report and realized another reason to be thankful about our church family here at St. Peter’s. We are a giving people. I know we are a welcoming people and a caring people. But whether it is giving of our time or giving of financial resources, we are a giving people. During my 2+ years on Vestry, more and more people have pledged for the first time or increased their pledges. Each year those who do not pledge have increased the amount in the plate offering as well. We are running at or near a balanced budget with enough resources to increase our spending for necessary repair and restoration of our historic structures. While there is always more we can and should do, many folks comment on how good the property is looking these days.

I also have spent some more time at church and church related meetings lately and see so many of us giving time that is so essential to our church. Some of this is very visible at worship with our choirs, musicians, lay participants in worship, and coffee hour volunteers. At the Lenten Series that continues to grow, there are so many people bringing food,

breaking down and cleaning up. Our Stephen Ministry is growing with new faces and with almost every Stephen Minister and Leader continuing beyond their original two-year commitment. Our Outreach Committee was active supporting the resettlement of a refugee family with several individuals going above and beyond with their time. Our Green Team continues to find ways to help us all become better stewards of our precious planet. Our volunteers in family ministry and Godly Play are so giving of their time to bring our children and youth to the faith we all treasure.

I must stop only for lack of space but I needed to say thank you to all of you whom we see and don’t see who are motivated by the love of God to be a giving people as well as a caring and welcoming church family. You givers are a precious resource to our church family, to our community, and all the future people who will find the Kingdom of God unfolding at our “sanctuary in the heart of Lewes.”

Bob Wardwell, Rector’s Warden

Green Team Theology St. Peter’s Green Team members wonder occasionally if “the team” is seen by some as merely a “trendy” thing unrelated to the mission of St. Peter’s. To the contrary, we believe our initiatives are an integral part of St. Peter’s mission, and take the implications of the scriptures seriously, literally beginning with the Beginning.

Genesis 1:1-5, “the first day” is the dawn of all creation – and everything else, including us and where we are right now, proceeds from that. Even those who’s world view require an alternative “beginning” idea (and there are many who believe so) eventually offer up ideas far less satisfying because what drives the story in Genesis is that God loves God’s creation – including us!

In another Beginning, John 1:1-5 places Jesus Christ, the Word, indivisibly and simultaneously with God and the “wind from God” – the Holy Spirit – there on that first day. Creation is from, and cannot be separated from, the Incarnate Word who loves all creation – including us.

Sometimes scripture seems to be saying certain environmental events are the consequences of humankind not loving God and creation, but we don’t believe they are saying God punishes creation by environmental degradation, climate change, or global warming for humankind’s failure to love God – or creation. Neither do we believe what we are seeing are merely natural phenomena with which we need not

either collectively or individually concern ourselves.

We do believe the scientific evidence describing global warming and climate change and what is causing them compels

us to action. The Green Team believes the science is saying to us the Earth is suffering the consequences of our (humankind’s) not loving God’s creation; and we must engage in actions and activities to restore and protect – to love – God’s creation, Earth, that God – in love – entrusted to humankind. We seek seriously and intentionally to live (and by example encourage others to live) in the spirit of the incarnation. Because love is a verb requiring a reciprocal action, we believe we must also love God’s creation in order to love God in return.

Our place in creation is this planet Earth. Some might dream of travel to distant planets orbiting other stars, but now and for the foreseeable future Earth is our home entrusted to us by our creator. Loving God means loving Earth. Loving the Earth means taking care of it, which means: 1. Stop doing unloving things to it, 2. Start doing things that will sustain it for future generations; 3. Repair and mitigate damage done to it by us and past generations.

It is not up to us, Green Team or St. Peter’s, to fix everything that is broken; but neither are we to do little or nothing to tackle what we can while we can – with what we have. To quote Henri-Frèdèric Amiel, “Life is short. We don’t have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk this way with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind.”


Annual Spring Plant Sale at St. Peters

Spring is here at last. All you gardeners are probably looking over your gardens and making plans for improvement. Now is the time to dig up those crowded or unwanted plants and donate them to the St. Peters Plant Sale on Sunday, May 7. All types of plants are welcome along with garden items like pots, tools, vases, accessories and books. Donations can be left at the church on Friday or Saturday, May 5 or 6 prior to the sale. The sale begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning and ends at noon. This is an excellent chance to add that special plant or garden ornament to your 2017 garden. Volunteers to help with the sale are also needed. Contact Tracy Mulveny (302-370-0072 / [email protected]) to offer your services.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW), a spiritually supportive and social organization for the women of St. Peter’s, supports the church’s mission of outreach by sponsoring two major fundraising events annually: the December Soup Luncheon and Raffle and St. Peter’s Art Show Luncheon and Raffle in July. All women of St. Peter’s are encouraged to take part in ECW activities. To receive news updates and event reminders, as well as minutes from informational meetings, send your name and email address to Teri Munz, [email protected]. The next Informational Meeting will be Wednesday, May 10, 10 a.m., in the Conference Room. To add donation requests or other items to the agenda, contact Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer ([email protected], 856-261-1371) or Ellen Werner ([email protected], 302-604-8444) prior to the meeting. Persons requesting charitable donations should also fill out the form available in the church office. Informational meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every other month, and all women of St. Peter’s are welcome to attend.

Ladies’ Nights Out are relaxed social events meant for catching up with old friends or making new ones. Guests are always welcome; attendees bring a beverage or a sweet or savory treat to share. If you

would like to host in June or in the fall (LNO takes the summer off), please contact Mary Beth or Ellen (contact info above).

St. Peter’s Art Show: Please mark your calendars for the 51

st annual Art Show on

Saturday, July 1. ECW will be hosting the luncheon as well as selling raffle tickets for donated art work (more info on the designated artists to come). Proceeds from Art Show activities benefit local outreach. It takes many volunteers to make the show a success! For more information on the many tasks that need to be accomplished before, during, and after the show, speak to Mary Beth or Ellen (contact info above) or one of the At Show Volunteer Coordinators: Tracy Mulveny (302-645-4809, [email protected]), Sue Potts (302-542-2271, [email protected]) or Pat Okoniewski (302-644-8490, [email protected]). Women on Our Own is a monthly gathering of women who are widowed, divorced, or living independently. Contact Judy Cousins, 302-231-8788, or Nancy Ruscoe, 302-236-0858, for information about coming events.

May 9 is Approaching

Fast!

ECW Spring

Luncheon is

Tuesday, May 9,

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

at Irish Eyes in Lewes.

Michele Buckler, proprietor of Sand N Stones in Lewes and

certified Laughter Yoga instructor will lead a session on this

popular form of stress relief. No experience or special

equipment necessary: all you will need is the chair you are

sitting in! Please plan to come and bring a friend. Cost is $20/

person: checks made out to St. Peter’s with

“ECW Luncheon” in the memo line may be

put in the collection plate or delivered to the

parish office.

Registration deadline

is May 1!


It’s Time to Feed the Meters!

Parking meters are

in effect from May 1-October 14 from the hours of

9 a.m.—6 p.m.

This group meets every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Sacristy. We learn

the discipline of centering prayer and read Thomas Keating’s Open Mind Open Heart. Previous experience is not necessary—only the desire to experience the presence of God in our lives.

Men’s Breakfast All men are invited to the monthly men’s breakfast on the second Saturday (5/13) of the month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Ocean Grill, 17252 N Village Main Blvd, Lewes.

Morning Prayer We invite and encourage you to attend Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday in the Church.

Do you know how to knit? As our prayer list has gotten longer so has the need for Prayer Shawls! If you can help, please join us at 10:30 a.m. on May 15, in the Conference Room. For more information, contact Mary Shea (302-644-2516).

St. Peter’s Readers The St. Peter’s Readers will meet in May on Sunday, May 21, at 5 p.m.). The book selection is a non fiction selection. Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, with an interest in the care of the aged, discusses “how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending” (Amazon). Looking Ahead: June’s book will be Eli Wiesel’s Night and we will meet on June 18.

Spring Coffee Hour Hosts Needed! We are urgently in need of hosts for coffee hour for both Sunday services during April, May and June. To volunteer your time and talent at 8am caontavt Tracy Mulveny (tmulveny@

comcast.net / 302-379-0072). To sign up for 10 a.m. contact Trish Baines (302-644-2356 / [email protected]). Dates open are: s

8 a.m.: May 14 and 28, June 11and 25

10 a.m.: May 7,14, 21 and 28, June 4,11,18 and 25

This ‘n That


Treasurer's Report

Following the practice of my predecessors I hope to provide St. Peter's parishioners with brief updates on our finances from time to time. Thanks to a sound investment policy overseen by our Financial Advisory Committee, a generally robust stock market, and a successful stewardship campaign, we started 2017 with a positive outlook. Guided by LPL Financial in managing our portfolio St. Peter's investments saw an average return of 14.29 percent, year-on-year, in 2016. The return on our Main Account was 19.92 percent, year-on-year, an increase of 7.5 percent over the previous year. As of the most recent LPL consolidated report, our investment assets amounted to $3,081,290. We have been counseled that we should not expect the same rates of return going forward, due, in part, to anticipated additional increases in the Fed's interest rates [two additional rate hikes are expected in 2017]; however, our fixed income account may see a slight up-tick due to these increases. Our stewardship campaign's results have been encouraging. The total number of pledges (257), the amount of individual pledges, and the number of new

pledges have all exceeded recent years. The 2017 pledges amount to $460,950. Notwithstanding these positive figures we cannot become complacent as we must be prepared to meet both anticipated and, in particular, unanticipated expenses. In the first quarter of 2017 St. Peter's operating expenses ran at a modest surplus. Maintaining this positive position depends in large part on a consistent flow of contributions. Every effort is being made by the Clergy, Vestry and staff to keep expenses under control. As Father Jeff and the Wardens aptly note from time to time, however, we must ensure that we have the necessary resources to maintain our historic property – especially a 160-year-old church building and a 300-year-old graveyard. We must also sustain and strengthen St. Peter's myriad ministries. Our 2017 budget envisages revenues at $655,176, with anticipated expenses set at $633,160. We will seek to liven within our means throughout the year and be good stewards. I hope the foregoing snapshot is helpful and informative. Should parishioners have questions or desire further details, please do not hesitate to contact me. Stuart Brahs, Treasurer


NOTE: Spencer Hoernes is the nephew and former ward of Paul and Dan Somerset. He came to live with them in 2010, when he was in the 9th grade, and lived with them until he graduated from Cape and went on to the University of Delaware. He was also, in those years, and an active member of our SPY community. He will be graduating in May; and, has decided to spend 70 day this summer biking 4,000 miles across country to raise money and awareness for and of childhood and young adult cancer — in solidarity with his cousin, Jason. At our April meeting, the Vestry voted to donate $500 from Local Outreach funds toward his trek, and to issue a challenge to our larger St. Peter’s family —the Vestry will match up to an additional $500, for every dollar you donate to the cause. Let’s show Spencer that we support him in this most ambitious and selfless effort. Please make your checks payable to UCF: 4K for Cancer and put Spencer’s name in the memo line. To track the amount collected for the match we ask that you either mail or drop off your check to or at the church office by Sunday, May 14. We thank you for rising to the challenge.

John Michael Sophos, Vestry Mission and Outreach Liaison

Dear St. Peter’s friends and family:

As many you know, a year ago this past Christmas, my now 13-year-old cousin, Jason, was diagnosed with cancer (leukemia); and, since then his treatments have been incredibly rough. This has been hard for our family. Though the treatment is challenging and painful, he is doing well and will be complete his treatment in about 3 years, if all goes well. One thing I have learned throughout this journey so far is that relationships are important and even a simple phone call or quick visit can make a world of difference. A few weeks ago, I was at a non-profit networking event and came across a way to give back to the cancer community. The program is called 4K for Cancer and allows four teams to each bike 4000 miles from Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA over 70 days to raise money for cancer.

As I discussed the opportunity with my family, and contemplated it, I couldn't find a reason not to go. The program is highly efficient as 96% of their funds go towards helping those affected by cancer. The 4K for Cancer rides bring like-minded individuals together for a common cause. Along the way, we will be visiting current or previous cancer patients, hosting presentations and discussions, handing out awards and gift bags and visiting hospitals. During the journey, there are 8 rest days and 7 of those days will be spent volunteering with hospitals or other cancer assistance organizations. This will give my team the opportunity to impact many people’s lives over the course of our journey and increase awareness for the program to help more cancer patients in the future.

As I started a bit late working toward my goal, my fundraising campaign is 5 months shorter than my fellow team mates, but I am confident I can make it! If you are able, please accept the St. Peter’s Vestry’s challenge and contribute to my ride. I thank you, my Uncles Paul and Dan Somerset thank you, my cousin Drew thanks you, and most of all, my cousin Jason thanks you. And May God Bless. Spencer Hoernes

A Fundraising Challenge to Our St. Peter’s Family

Volunteer Thank You

The Vestry would like to thank the many volunteers who gave so generously of their time and talent to make our Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter Day hospitality events so very special. Thanks to their efforts all those attending were able to share an enriching and spiritual experience within our St. Peter’s Family.

The

Church Office will be closed

Monday, May 29, for

Memorial Day.

Vestry Reports Property Planning for Tomorrow

Jay reviewed notes from the February Vestry Retreat. Discussion followed: All present agreed we need to move forward. We know we have inadequate space for our growing parish, but we need to know the City Codes, our needs, costs, etc.

Vestry Retreat Concluded With: “TO-DO’s going Forward”

Hire Design firm to Prepare a Master Plan and Move Forward

Talking Points in the Congregation (Talking Now):

Capacity Issues for Worship and Other Activities

Deteriorating buildings

Our future as St. Peter’s

What are we making possible for future generations

Economic Sensibilities as Opposed to Continued Repairs Senior Warden’s Report

Bob commended that we are a caring and giving congregation and that is what helps us grow. Stephen Ministers show that it is not just the Priest that cares about the parish members, but all of us care.

Junior Warden’s Report (as Jay reported)

Emergency and Necessary but not specifically budget projects

Electrical problems at church require circuit review

Rectory leaks to be resolved with small project contractor

Brick repairs to be completed in June

Improve Fire Alarm reliability and to identify alarm location

Investigate Automatic Defibrillator adequacy

Planned Sacristy improvements completed in July

Things to postpone until budgeted or facility changes made

Kitchen tile cleaning delayed but fix grout for safety

New parish hall roof delayed but inspect and repair as required Worship:

Lenten Series went well. They were well attended. Thanks to all presenters.

Tent for Palm Sunday worked well and will have up for Easter Sunday.

Father Jeff noted that the Noon Service for the first day of Holy Week was well attended. Christian Formation

Twelve children attended April’s dinner and a Movie.

Lorri thanks those who wrote devotions throughout the last six weeks.

Last Supper present by Father Mark was attended by about 55 children and adults.

Easter Egg Hunt will be held following the 10am Services. The Easter Bunny will be attending.

Children’s Chorus will be singing at the 10am Easter Service in the parish hall.

End of Year celebration will be held on Sunday, May 14. Adult Formation

11 Survey forms returned to date. Pat will have a report next month. Parish Life

Seder Meal took place on April 11. Forty people signed up and we had a waiting list.

Holy Week Services all scheduled.

Plant Sale May 7.

Parish Picnic at Camp Arrowhead will be held on May 21. A “pig roast” will be provided by Fran and Pat Okoniewski as a Thanksgiving to all for St. Peter’s support


Mission and Outreach

John Michael presented a letter proposing a way to apply the principles of Asset-Based Community Development at St. Peter’s. It is hoped the two groups can work together to plan the future of St. Peter’s Square.

Spencer Hoernes is doing a cross country bike ride to raise money for cancer research and is asking for donations. John Michael made a motion to take $500 from the Local Outreach funds and offer to match any funds raised by the parish. Jay seconded and all present agreed.

Art Show

We have about 128 applications to date. Rector’s Report

Icon Workshop went well and a very spiritual experience for those attending.

Working on schedule for the Summer Spirituality Series.

Holy Week has begun.

Camp Arrowhead is moving forward with the building of a new dining hall and bath house. Stu Brahs and Tom Sturgis are on the committee.

LRAC has assessed each member of the association $500 to help with the renovations of the floors in the Thrift Store. $200 will come from the LRAC line item of the budget and $300 from the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.


New Men’s Group

All men are invited to a class to be taught by The Rev. Tom Ledbetter and The Rev. Ray Michener using Richard Rohr’s book, Falling Upward: a Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Continuing through May 15, we will meet, on Monday evenings, in the SPY Room (downstairs Parish Hall) from 7-8:30 p.m. to share questions, listening, engaging, and discussion about growing on our spiritual journey as men. For more information, talk to Tom ([email protected]) or Ray ([email protected]).

Join us as we travel to the mountains of western North Carolina for the 2017 Wild Goose Festival from

July 12-17. The Goose is the largest progressive Christian festival in the United States, focusing on spirituality, social justice, art, and music. A few of the 150+ speakers/artists announced so far include Nadia Bolz-Weber, Jim Wallis, Diana Butler Bass, Wm Paul Young, and Otis Moss III. The Rev. Carlyle Gill will be leading this trip. We have a private, air-conditioned mountain home booked for the festival. For information, visit www.wildgoosefestival.org. Contact Michael Potter for trip details (302-236-2761 / [email protected]).

FROM THE REAR PEW—THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT, PART 6 Observations from E. Perren Hayes

Last month, after we had spent five sessions of preparation, we noted that this sixth session will get to the “Baptismal Covenant” itself. And, in a sense, this is actually true! However, before we speak of the details of the of the Baptismal Covenant it is very important that we fully understand the full meaning of the word “covenant.”

“Covenant” is a Latin word, that means “to come together.” In our time a covenant is an addition to a document, where a statement that can be seen in several ways is clarified; and a covenant is added to the document. All parties “came together” on an understanding of a precise (or, “more precise”) meaning of the issue under discussion. “Covenant” is the word chosen to translate the Hebrew word that means “to cut” an agreement. That is, it is cut into stone writing. This cutting, of course, was understood as part of the fullness of the Reality of Creation, as established by God. The Bible discusses the Covenant in Genesis, chapters 15 - 21, and we each should read them.

In today’s modern world, Bible reading, and especially, Bible understanding what is being read is not at all an easy task. Some of the writings – like this one on Covenant – are very ancient (perhaps 4000 years old) and some (such as “covenant”) have been “edited” when events of later time altered the original meaning. But most of all, the difficulty in understanding is, as it was put in Seminary, interpretation written exactly as if it were precise fact. That is, the meaning of the event is written as if it were part of the facts of the event. This is especially true in the chapters of origination of the Covenant.

Although it is only a couple of centuries since this clearer understanding of Bible writing has been noted, it is of crucial importance for today’s world. This because two disciplines came into being that make this change necessary. Science and Religion have each seized the position as the major Reality. That position–by either– is used to deny the reality/truth of the other. Science and religion are believed to be exclusively true. Either religion is true OR science is true – but NOT BOTH. (The ancient Hebrew language cannot say “either. . . or,” it can only say “both . . . and.”) We have seen how language, thinking and conversation developed as a structure upon which faith stands. These three all come from Five Sense observation, fed to the brain. Living, Surviving, and Caring – all develop from these three. Language, thinking, conversation provide the foundation

for Faith. And Faith has guided humankind for more than 10,000 years as we continue to evolve and mature.

However, when Creation was split into Religion AND Science, each fought to be the sole foundation for Faith. This altered Faith dramatically. And Creation as fundamental,

almost completely vanished. Faith then changed to a goal to be attained, pursued:- no longer the sole platform on which all life lives and functions. But when Religion and Science do cooperate in interpreting the events of Reality, then Faith is restored to its position as foundation for all understanding of Creation/Reality .

Covenant, as used in the sacrament of Baptism, restores this foundation-concept of FATH. It represents the way life is intended to be – relation with Reality/Creation. It is not a set of rules to be obeyed; it is not what we “hope to accomplish” sometime in the future. Baptism-Faith is a way of life, built upon FAITH. And every action and thought is built upon this faith. And as we continue to grow and develop, the “events” of each day are challenged by FAITH to help us live more and more fully with fundamental Faith.

A crucial part of Faith-foundation is that it is a “singular” choice. It is an individual person who personally “chooses” to become a “living part” of Jesus. That way gives the fullest response to the Baptismal Covenant. Many individuals – such as Abram and Sarai (see Genesis 15 - 21) – try to use their own personal mind/imagination to fit into the developing human life on this planet. While it may well work for many ‘good works’ it does not really affect or effect the way life is lived on this planet:- except for that one person. Baptism is “initiation” into the brand new and full and complete life of Jesus – a LIVING part of his Body. Baptism welcomes – brings – us into the FULL life of Jesus as it is lived in/at the Eucharist. For it is in the Eucharist that the Body of Christ is built. Holy Communion, of course, brings Jesus into our very life. But far more important is the fact that in the act of Holy Communion the living Jesus is made alive as the living Reality of God-in-Christ – alive NOW! So, “Like a mighty army moves the Church of God!”

The Baptismal Covenant is the statement of the specific way of life a Christian accepts in a solemn promise to enter the specific Christian way of life relationships. Cut in Stone! Complete with forgiveness!

Continued next month.


Prayers Jill Stevens, Mary Beth Crafts, Dorothy Crowley, Dot S., Bettylee Carmine, Gabriel Loeser, Tim Dunham,

Eleanor Huber, Packard, Janet Faust, Jo Miller-Marcin, Jason Somerset, Bill Peterson, Jim Isaminger, Greg

Martin, Stephen Leaders, Ministers and Care Receivers, Chip Dunham, Mark Harris, Gibson Alula McDade,

Anna Marie Kihn, Janina, Eileen, Sean, Pat Okoniewski, Lois, Fred, Andy, Zach, Mary Beth, Ellen, Bob, Sharon

Walsh., Kerri Layton, Perren, baby Evelyn, Bobbie Wheeler, Ray Holden, Paulette Evans, Pamelia Martin, Mary

Helms, Barbara Fischer, Barbara Coverdale, Cassia, Mike Clemmer, Harry Schoen, Barbara Black, Ann Marcin,

Dawn Ferro, Jake Slater, Tom Reale, Janet, William Strohosky, Don and Kathy Scholz, Bob, Ruth, Milton

Bradley, Jerry Mullins, Phil Kless, Mel Craig, the Brinn/Lay families, Sharon Bembry, Crystal George.

Deaths. Alfred Coté, Bill Brinn, Lillian Wzorek, Edna Ferris, Kathleen Leonard, Luke Morrow.

Contact Us!

Please contact the Parish Office (302-645-8479 / [email protected]) if you:

Change your address, phone number, or email address Are in the hospital or planning to go to the

hospital Had a baby or a death in your family Are getting married Are requesting prayers

Celebrating In May

Armed Forces Phillip B, Mark F., Zachary S., Ian M., Tisha N.,

and their families

5. Karen Kohn and Sue Potts 22. Ron Gerber and John Saupp 24. Barb and Bruce Mellen 28. Dave and Kelley Mallon 29. Tina and Will Wical

1. Tim Campbell 2. Ann-Margaret Donato, Jane Thompson 3. Barbara Moulinier 5. Cathy Mark, Debbie Simms, Linda Wunderlich 6. Tim Miller 7. Sam Willard

10. Bob Aulgar, Elijah Clark 12. Will Burton, Terri Klopp 14. George Freeman, Jenny West 15. Dan Somerset 16. Joanne Shirk 17. Joanne Price

18. John McGough 19. Betsy Hansot, Kristy Wells 20. Teri Munz 21. Trevor Feist, Mark Harris 22. Grace Lowe 23. Marija Cahoon, Rita Nelson 24. Art Henry, Lorraine Papp 25. Bob Fischer 26. William Burke, Ben Emery, Alec Thomson 27. Mitch DiSabatino, Ingrid Miller, Samantha

Welch 29. Bob Wimmer 30. Halina Anthaney, Pat Mowll, Robert Patlan,

Ron Ritthaler 31. Mia Gordon, Carole Ann Medd

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Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church Sanctuary in the heart of Lewes for

all who seek peace and wish to grow in the love of God.

211 Mulberry Street Post Office Box 464 Lewes, DE 19958

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Saint Peter's Episcopal Church serves the City of Lewes, Delaware, and its surrounding communities. Located in the heart of the First Town of the First State, St. Peter's is one of the oldest congregations in the state of Delaware. The church has served the community faithfully since 1681. Today, St. Peter's is more active than ever. We strive to be a warm and welcoming congregation and invite anyone seeking a relationship with Christ to join us.

St. Peter’s Church Clergy

The Reverend Jeffrey Austin Ross, Rector The Reverend Canon Mark Harris, Priest Associate

The Reverend Carlyle Gill, Priest Associate The Reverend Larry Hofer, Priest Associate

The Reverend Ray Michener, Priest Associate

Staff Adele Fluharty, Parish Administrator

T. J. Thomas, Minister of Music Lorri Camilleri, Director of Family Ministry

Bob Reehorst, Sexton Samantha Welch, Nursery Caregiver

Vestry Members Bob Wardwell, Senior Warden Jay Rooney, Junior Warden

Stuart Brahs, Treasurer Pat Casadei, Bob Fischer,

Tracy Mulveny, Pat Okoniewski, Bonnie Osler, Sue Potts,

Howard Reign, John Michael Sophos, Barbara Tenney, Tina Wical

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