ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL

CHURCH

Sanctuary in the heart of Lewes

January 2015 Volume 10, Issue 1

SSTT. P. PETERETER’’SS KKEYSEYS The newsletter of St. Peter’s Episcopal ChurchThe newsletter of St. Peter’s Episcopal ChurchThe newsletter of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Stewardship 1

Rector’s Letter 2-3

Vestry Minutes 4-5

Miscellaneous Info 6

Flowers, Chef’s Corner 7

ECW 8

FTP / Men’s Breakfast 9

Youth & Family 10

Vestry Members 11

Calendar 12

Worship Ministry 13

Events Around Town 14

Prayer List, Soldiers, Birthdays/Anniversaries

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PLEDGE UPDATE AS OF 12/23/14

Total Amount Pledged: ................................. $343,053 Total Pledges Received: ......................................... 204 Total New Pledges: .................................................. 42 Average Pledged: ......................................... $1,681.63 Total Fish (increase of $2/wk) .................................. 46 Total Loaves (increase of $5+/wk) ........................... 72

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

For helping to make Ministry possible at Saint Peter’s in 2015

LETTER FROM OUR RECTOR

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Dear People of St. Peter’s, The end of one year and the beginning of another is an appropriate time to be mindful of our blessings. There is one blessing I would like to draw your attention to the gift that we are to each other. Our congregation is strengthened and enriched by the dedication of so many who give so freely of their time and talent. First and foremost in this group are our wardens and vestry members who are elected to lead Saint Peter’s. To be sure, their commitment to our common life goes well beyond just one meeting a month. Each vestry member serves as a liaison to a particular ministry — such as worship & music, Christian formation, outreach, parish life, stewardship, art show and pastoral care. Each of these responsibilities involves connecting with different committees and groups within the congregation. It is a substantial commitment of time to keep the lines of communication open and to communicate what is going on. The vestry is led by two wardens who not only keep an eye on the property, finances and administration of the church but also support and guide the Rector. An essential element in the life of our community is our worship; which takes many volunteers! Musicians, singers, acolytes, chalice bearers, readers, altar guild, decorators, ushers and the like all work to create services to inspire our souls and draw us closer to God. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes as they practice and prepare for the liturgies at our church. While Carlyle, Mark, TJ and I are compensated for our leadership of our worship life would be greatly impoverished without the help of well over 100 members of our church. Christian formation is another crucial ministry at St. Peter’s. Here again, we have a part time staff member in Mende George who provides leadership and organization, but we rely on the support of teachers, greeters, and youth advisors to make all of our efforts possible. Teachers need to practice their lessons before they teach and adult youth leaders often take time off from work to go away on mission trips and outings with the youth. All of this takes time and commitment from many in order to make it happen. As a congregation, we are also blessed to have several retired clergy who give of their time and energy to teach classes for our adults. As followers of Jesus Christ, we know that our Lord has called us to care for the least, the lost and the lame; for widows, orphans, the lonely, the hungry and the homeless (Matthew 25 among many other passages). This responsibility is also taken very seriously at St. Peter’s and encompasses the commitments of many, many volunteers from our church. Some work at the Community Resource Center with the homeless and hungry; others volunteer at the Thrift Store to raise funds to help those in need. Some are volunteers at the Emmanuel Homeless shelter, Habitat for Humanity or with numerous community organizations like Beebe Hospital and Lewes Village. Annually we host a wonderful Art Show in July which is not only a local institution, but also provides over $20,000 to support folks in the Cape Region who need assistance with their rent/mortgage or utilities. We also have folks who see beyond our local community and reach out beyond our nation to build relationships and help those in need in other lands. We support a school in San Miguel, Mexico and have ties to folks in Haiti. I am constantly amazed at the impact so many of you have upon our community and the world. Our care and compassion does not end with others, we also care for each other and ourselves. Our Stephen Ministry program and pastoral visitors reach out to care for our members who are going through difficult times or who have become homebound. Some of us are especially mindful of newcomers, while others generously support our hospitality by supporting Coffee Hour, providing an opportunity for us to not only feed our bodies but also to draw closer to each other. We also maintain our property as a place of welcome not only with many volunteers who tend our gardens but also folks who support our Sexton, Bob, in maintaining St. Peter’s square as a spiritual sanctuary in the heart of Lewes. It is always a daunting task to thank folks at St. Peter’s because, with so many things going on, I am sure I have overlooked something. I do hope you will join me in saying thanks to God and to each other for the blessing that we are as a community. I ask three things of you: 1) In your prayers, remember St. Peter’s and who give of

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themselves in ministry. 2) Remember to say thank you to your fellow parishioners, and 3) Consider what you can DO to volunteer and help. Please do not say “no” before taking some time to consider what God may be calling YOU to do as part of the body of Christ that is Saint Peter’s Church in Lewes. Please keep me in your prayers and know that you are daily in mine. Faithfully, Jeffrey

PICTURE DAY! There will be a Parishioner Picture Day sometime in late February after each Sunday service. Stay tuned for more information. Please come to the Parish Hall to have your picture taken for the Church Directory, and enjoy a warm cup of coffee and pastries. If you would prefer to submit your own, please email it to vbailey@stpeterslewes.org. If you do not have your picture taken,

you will remain as a cartoon caricature in the Directory!

WHAT THE RECTOR IS READING A parishioner gave me a kind gift of the latest biography on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer called Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. One of my spiritual heroes, I look forward to reading this over the Christmas holiday.

2014 PLEDGES

2015 Pledge envelopes will be available in the vestibule of the Church at the beginning of the new year. Please do not use them until after January 1, 2015.

THREE KINGS FEAST January 10 a new tradition begins!

January 10 @ 5pm in the Parish Hall. There will be catered food from Dos Locos, festive drinks, and a Three Kings cake!

Auction, fellowship and fun all to benefit the little angels at Centro Infantil San Pablo in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in the church office. Donations for the auction are appreciated. For more information, contact Patty Soffronoff at pesoffron@yahoo.com.

If you would like to submit an article or announcement for the St. Peter’s Keys, please do so by the 15th of each month.

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VESTRY MINUTES - DECEMBER 2, 2014 Four new Vestry members were welcomed. Karen asked all to introduce themselves and tell us something we didn’t know about them. Bob Fischer has served on 7 advisory committees for aviation, John has a theatrical ambition, and Pat can speak the Mandarin language.

Senior Warden Thanks to Seekers volunteers for their dedication over the past 7 years. Closing date will be December 6th. Loan

has been paid in full. Has enjoyed and appreciates all help from everyone during the last 3 years.

Junior Warden Received 1 proposal and waiting for second on grease trap repairs in the kitchen. Repairs to the damage around the front door of the Church and in the undercroft area were discussed.

deGruchy Masonry estimates the cost to be around $25,000. Funds will be taken from the Barnes Fund. Natalie made a motion to accept Stuart’s proposal for deGruchy. Rob seconded and all present agreed.

Stewardship To date we have 183 Pledges for 2015. 55 are the same, 83 raised, 11 lower and 34 new for a total of $321,479.00.

Worship and Music Advent and Lessons on Sunday, December 5th at 5 p.m. Capital Ringers on Saturday, December 13th at 2:30 p.m. Music department is getting ready for Christmas.

Christian Formation Nursery

Attendance in nursery has held steady at 5 children under the age of three since the beginning of the school year. This includes two new families since last year.

Godly Play 47 children registered for Godly Play (ages 3 through 5th grade) Average Sunday attendance is approximately 20-25.

Everything is set for the Christmas Pageant at 4 pm on Christmas Eve. Two new storyteller volunteers, and training is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2015 here at St. Peters.

Trainer will be Kathleen Capcara from Towson, Maryland. Other churches are invited to attend for a nominal fee, and have advertised in The Net.

Spy Middle This group continues to struggle with attendance. Meeting to discuss a time that will not interfere with

Choristers and Acolytes. Spy High

3 children participated in our Habitat Build. Throwing away the upholstered furniture and rug in the Spy Room in an effort to eliminate the remaining

musty smells. Will have recommendations for new furniture soon.

Pastoral Care New Stephen Ministry group to train in January. We now have 10 care receivers meeting with ministers. Hoping to join with other Churches in the area to work together.

Mission and Outreach Casa San Francisco

St. Peter’s donated around $375 worth of food in November. Episcopal Church Women

Soup Luncheon will be held on December 5th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chrissy Miller-Marcin is coordinating the event.

Ladies Night Out scheduled through March.

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Women on Our own next meeting will be held on December 10th at Baywood Restaurant at 1:15 p.m. Delivered coats and toiletries to the Home of the Brave for 2 women and 2 children. Looking for someone to coordinate UTO Ingatherings.

Episcopal Relief and Development “Gifts for Life” catalogs to promote Charitable giving over the Advent and Christmas season are available in

the vestibule of the Church. Kairos

5th Inside Weekend held at SCI was the most successful so far. Both staff and residents are very excited about the program.

Men of St. Peter’s Continues to meet the 1st Saturday of each month at the Ocean Grill at Five Points. The Mayor of Lewes will

be guest speaker in January. Centro Infantil San Pablo

Caps are being made for the children at CISP and Primeros Pasos in Georgetown. Three Kings Dinner planned for January 10th to benefit CISP. Dinner and silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. in

the parish hall. Cost is $25.00. Patty Soffronoff has been asked to serve on the Companion Diocese Committee being organized by the

Delaware and Mexican Dioceses.

Art Show — Will be meeting soon to begin planning the 2015 Show.

Rector’s Report — Father Jeff joined us by phone from Mexico. Installation of new Rector was great. Met with committee and they would like us to sign another 3 year

commitment with them. They would like to plan a visit here in May 2015 and us to visit them in fall of 2015. Visited CISP and the number of students attended has doubled. From funds we have sent, they have been able to cushion the floor and build a roof over the play area. We will hold a Three Kings Dinner and Auction in January to support the school.

Bible Study Weekend with Rev. Marek Zabiskie was great. Funeral Services for Marna Cupp will be held on December 20th at 11 a.m.

2015 Budget Set pledges to $360,000.00. At this point we are about $25,000.00 short. Suggested we enter footnotes when making changes in the line items. Report to the Parish on a quarterly basis through the Newsletter. Don made a motion to accept the 2015 Budget as presented. Stuart seconded and all present agreed. Vestry Vacancy With MJ’s resignation, Karen nominated Nathalie Willard for the 1 year term. Shelly seconded and all present agreed. 2015 Vestry Assignments Jeff expressed his appreciation to Karen and Stuart for serving as wardens, Don and MJ for their time on the

Vestry and to Nathalie for staying for another year. Jeff nominated Tracy Mulveny as Senior Warden for 2015. Natalie seconded and all agreed. Nathalie nominated Bob Wardwell as Junior Warden. Rob seconded and all agreed. Natalie nominated Adele as Clerk of the Vestry. Shelly seconded and all present agreed.

PASTORAL HOSPITAL VISITS If you are wanting a clergy member to visit you, or a loved one, while in the hospital, please

notify the hospital that you are an Episcopalian. Also, please notify the office of your Room

Number — we cannot find your room without permission from you.

Volume 10, Issue 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR — MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Page 6

INCLEMENT WEATHER If the weather is inclement or there is ice/snow on the ground, please use caution while walking through the church grounds and entrances. The ground may be uneven and will increase your risk of slipping/falling. Also, while there will always be clergy

present for services, we ask that you please use your discretion when driving to/attending church.

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP We meet every Tuesday at 6 pm in the Church. 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.

SAINT PETER’S READERS St. Peter’s Readers usually meet the 3rd Sunday of each winter month at 4pm in the Conference Room. The date and book for this month is:

JANUARY 18 — Darwin, His Daughter and Human Evolution by Randall Keynes

TRINITY INSTITUTE’S 44TH NATIONAL THEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE—JANUARY 22-24, 2015 .. Creating Common Good: A Practical

Conference on Economic Equality

St. Peter’s will host the broadcast of a diverse group of scholars, faith leaders and economists at Trinity Institute’s 44 th National Theological Conference. As a partner site, we will offer all aspects of the conference in real time, via webcast—where participants can submit questions for speakers via email during the live Q&A—or via video at a later time. Onsite reflection groups are coordinated. For more information and schedule see St. Peter’s – Trinity Institute page on our web site (stpeterslewes.org) and click on Christian Formation.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”, Martin Luther King, Jr.

FACING UP TO RACISM- IN OUR CHURCH, OUR COMMUNITY, OURSELVES

Join us as we begin a listening and learning experience about race and diversity. We will meet in the Parish Hall at 5:15 PM on Sunday, January 19, 2014. At this first meeting, we will discuss existing opportunities for growth as well as decide on some initial priorities and directions.

For more information, contact: Jo Klinge (302) 226-4903, edjoklinge@mindspring.com; or Carole

Somers (302) 645-1906, somers606@aol.com.

PACT- Practical Approaches to Cross-Cultural Transformation

We at Saint Peter’s

wish you all the very

best of 2015.

May it be full of

good health, great

memories and joyous

blessings.

Volume 10, Issue 1 ALTAR FLOWERS — CHEF’S CORNER Page 7

CHEF’S CORNER Monthly recipes shared by parishioners (if space allows). If you have any fabulous recipes, please feel free to send them to vbailey@stpeterslewes.org. Happy Cooking!

Eggnog Bread Pudding

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat over to 3250

2. Place bread into baking pan (I used a 7cinch round pan with removable bottom) 8 inch square pan or loaf pan will work well too.

3. In large bowl mix eggs, rum, cream, and milk along with nutmeg and cinnamon with an egg beater until it's well blended

4. Pour mixture over the bread and allow it to soak in for 15 minutes

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes

NOTES Whip 1 cup heavy cream in mixer bowl with ⅛ tsp nutmeg and ¼ tsp rum extract for topping.

6 croissants (about 7 cups) cut into cubes 5 eggs 1/2 cup Rum (can substitute

1-2 tsp rum extract) 1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk 2 TBS sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Volume 10, Issue 1 ECW Page 8

The Episcopal Church Women, a spiritually supportive and social organization for the women of St. Peter’s, supports the church’s mission of outreach by sponsoring two major fund-raising 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 business meetings, send your name and email address to Teri Munz, at tfmunz@gmail.com. Holiday Soup Luncheon & Raffle It was a great success: the luncheon made $1,310.56! Thanks to Chrissy Miller-Marcin, coordinator, and the many volunteers who made this popular annual event possible. The raffle winners were: Jane Thompson — Gourmet Basket Barry Zimmerman — Gingerbread House Ruth Mitchell — Christmas Wreath Carol Kless — Holiday Table Runner Women on Our Own A monthly lunch group for women who are widowed, divorced, or living independently. For info please contact: Judy Cousins, 231-8788, or Nancy Ruscoe, 856-2770. Secret Sisters We enjoyed exchanging Christmas gifts at the Dec LNO. Please continue supporting your Secret Sister in this way. Our last gift exchange will be at the May Luncheon, where you do put your name on your gift to let your Secret Sister know who you are.

Ladies’ Nights Out A fun way to catch up with long-time friends and make new ones. The December LNO hosted by Diane Wilson and “parking attendant extraordinaire” Jim Wilson was a joy-filled event in a beautifully decorated setting. Upcoming LNOs are shown below. Contact Delores Wardwell, 644-4234, if you need transportation. Tues, Jan 13—Afternoon Tea, 3–5 pm, Roberta Lindsay, 31329 Edgewood Dr, Lewes Thurs, Feb 12—Delores Wardwell, 15268 Robinson Dr, Milton Tues, Mar 17—Patty Soffronoff, 36315 Tarpon Dr, Lewes ECW Business Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 14 at 10am in the Conference Room, followed by lunch at the Rose and Crown. All women of St. Peter’s are welcome to attend. Recent Donations The ECW have been gratefully received by the Recovery Through Grace Mission House sponsored by Midway Baptist Church; Centro Infantil San Pablo preschool at our companion parish, St. Paul’s, in San Miguel, Mexico; and Camp Arrowhead. Thanks to everyone who has worked on or supported our luncheons and raffles, which enable us to make donations to many worthy causes.

Hats and Gloves for Preschoolers Handmade or store bought hats and gloves/mittens for Centro Infantil in Mexico and Primeros Pasos in Georgetown are due in the church office by Jan 4.

Saint Peter’s Family,

We would like to take a moment to thank you all for your generous gifts at Christmas.

Your thoughtfulness not only at the holidays, but throughout the year is sincerely appreciated.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! If you haven’t joined our Facebook page, please do so by clicking on the logo to the left or by

visiting www.facebook.com/SaintPetersLewes

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MEN’S GROUP BREAKFAST — JANUARY 3, 2015

Special New Year’s Breakfast with Mayor Ted Becker

St. Peter’s Men will enjoy a special breakfast meeting to open the New Year with Lewes Mayor Ted Becker as our guest. Mayor Becker will speak about current and future issues impacting Lewes and the surrounding area. Please put Saturday, January 3rd on your calendar now and call the church office to reserve a seat at this special event.

St. Peter’s Men meet the first Saturday of each month at our new location this year, the Ocean Grill in the Five Points Plaza, Lewes. The breakfast begins at 8:30 am and orders are taken promptly at that time. We order off of the regular and extensive breakfast menu at the Ocean

Grill and each person settles his check separately with the cashier as they leave. Please remember to include an appropriate gratuity for our server and discretely give the meeting coordinator a dollar in cash before our guest arrives to cover the cost of breakfast for our guest.

Please contact Bob Wardwell with any questions you may have about this meeting or if you need assistance with transportation. (Note that both the meeting room and bathroom at the grill are accessible for persons with mobility challenges).

- Bob Wardwell

OBSERVATIONS FROM PERREN (The Reverend E. Perren Hayes)

Advent Saints—at least some of them—pre-date Christmas in Christian Tradition. That’s because Christmas was not celebrated until near the end of the 4th century—one result of Constantine’s make-over of the Gospel of Good News. Three saints are easily incorporated into our modern Christmas. St. Barbara (Dec 4) is legendary in details, and not vey well known in England. Her pagan father, very wealthy, kept her secure in a tower to protect her from the collapsing of the Roman Empire. Secretly she converted to Christianity, and was baptized. She refused to worship the pagan gods. Her father tortured her and put her to death. He was instantly destroyed by lightning! St. Barbara is a protector against lightning, fire, storm and sudden death. A masquerade with children in fantastic costumes, dancing and seeking “goodies” in the community marks her day. A model for young girls, Barbara is also associated with harvest, plants and special plants. St. Nicholas (Dec 6) very likely attended the 1st Council of Nicea in 319, and is the most popular name for churches in England. He

inherited a huge fortune, and spent it in charities. One store tells how he saved three daughters of a poor nobleman. Three bags of gold, on consecutive nights, were thrown through their window—these are the origin of the “Three Bags” often displayed on Pawn Shops! He is also patron for sailors and for children. The Dutch pronunciation of his name brings us “Santa Claus” St. Lucy (Dec 13), known in Delaware as Swedish, is a 3rd century child of wealth from Sicily. She vowed herself to be a virgin; her mother tried to get her married. Lucy ripped out her eyes to prevent this. Other stories say the local Governor did it. Anyway, Lucy is the patron of light and vision. Often represented holding a book of a plate on which her eyes are placed! Because her name is “Luxa” (light), she also carries a torch or candle. When she went north, she donned a white garments, with a crown-veil, with lighted candles, and she became part of the celebration of the beginning of winter with its promise of spring and sun, and plants and food and new life for all. Merry Christmass.

(with thanks to Adelma Simmons A Merry Christmass Herbal)

Bible Study Group meets every Tuesday at 10:00am in the conference room. Everyone

is welcome, and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Our knit/crochet group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:30am in the

Conference Room. For more information, contact Carole Somers 645.1906 or Mary Shea 644.2516.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

COMMUNITY GROUPS USING

ST. PETER’S

Monday Yoga 6:30-7:30a 11a-12p Insight Meditation 4-6p Alcoholics Anonymous 7-8p

Tuesday

Alcoholic Anonymous 12-1p

Wednesday Yoga 6:30-7:30a Women’s 12-Step 12-1p Socrates Café 1:30-3:30p Alcoholics Anonymous 8-9p Narcotics Anonymous 9-10p

Thursday Yoga 11a-12p

Friday Yoga 6:30-7:30a

First Friday Insight Meditation 7:30-9p

Second Friday Overfalls 7-9:30p

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GODLY PLAY: Beginning Sunday, January 18, we will start our new Godly Play Center created especially for our 3 and 4 year olds. In addition to that classroom we will continue with our two current centers for Kindergarten and 1st grades and for 2d and 3d grades. All Godly Play Centers are located in the lower level of the Parish House. We welcome two new storytellers,

Trish Baines and Amanda O’Connor.

OFFICE HOURS & HOLIDAYS Monday—Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm The Office will be closed in observance of holidays on the following dates: January 1, January 19, February 16, May 25, July 4, September 7, October 12, November 11, November 26-27, December 25

SPY HIGH We are planning for a lock in to be held on January 17. A second Habitat date is being scheduled in February and

more information with be forthcoming. SPY ROOM The Spy Room is under renovation. The carpet has been cleaned and new furniture is being order. Hope to have it ready for its grand reopening by the end of the month. JUNE MISSION TRIP Plans are starting to take place for June’s Mission Trip. There will be a parent meeting held following the 10 a.m. service on January 25 where details will be provided. This year’s Mission trip will be within driving distance and will include both Spy High and Spy Middle. The date will be June 13 through 20. Here is a clue.

GODLY PLAY TRAINING On Saturday, January 17, we will be holding a Godly Play Teacher Training Day from 8:30 until 3. This is for our existing teachers, our new teachers and anyone in the congregation that may think they are interested in becoming involved or for folks just curious. There is no charge and lunch will be provided. The trainer will be Kathleen Capcara a certified Godly Play specialist who is currently the Christian Education Director for Trinity Episcopal Church in Towson, Maryland. Kathleen is one of people I ever heard tell a Godly Play story some 18 years ago. She is excellent and has so much to share with us. Please RSVP to Mende if you plan on attending.

So much is happening with your children and youth. Feel free to walk downstairs and check us out on a Sunday morning. As I recently said to a friend of mine “it is all kinds of crazy down here on a Sunday morning.”

3 babies

3 greeters

2 toddlers

30 children

3 storytellers

2 SPY teachers

3 Spy Middle Youth

1 Nursery Attendant

All we are missing is a partridge in a pear tree.

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JUNIOR WARDEN Bob Wardwell

St. Peter’s member for 7 years. Bob presently coordinates the Men’s Group, is a Stephen Minister and has volunteered in various other capacities at the church. Prior to joining St. Peter’s he was an active member of Lutheran and Methodist Churches at various congregations in Maryland and New York. He served in the Navy during the Viet Nam War. He’s currently a semi -retired health policy consultant. I live between Lewes and Milton with my wife Delores.

LEGACY SOCIETY Bob Fischer

I served on the vestry during the transition period of calling a new priest to St. Peter’s. My wife Karen and I have been members of since we moved to Lewes almost 15 years ago. Professionally I am a Captain for United Airlines. As a member of St. Peter’s I sing in the choir, have served as Junior Warden, and chair of the Financial Advisory Committee. We enjoy participating in the dinner groups, and other special events at St. Peter’s.

PARISH LIFE John Michael Sophos

I have spent over 40 years actively involved in the Episcopal Church on the parish, Diocesan, and National levels. I first discovered St. Peter's in 1985 and officially t r a n s f e r r e d m y membership here in 2009. I currently serve St. P e t e r ' s a s a representative to the L e w e s R e h o b o t h Association of Churches (LRAC), on the Board of Seekers, as a delegate to Diocesan Convention, as a chalice bearer and lay reader, and as a SPY HIGH mentor.

PARISH LIFE Pat Okienowski

Born in Tarrytown (Westchester County), NY. Moved to Wilmington area as a child. University of Delaware graduate. Worked as an executive in a diverse range of supply chain firms for over 25 years. Volunteered at Ronald McDonald House and Delaware Hospice in Wilmington. Volunteered at Beebe Hospital ICU dealing with patients' famil ies. Current ly volunteers at Greater Lewes Community Village. Active member of ECW.

SENIOR WARDEN Tracy Mulveny

OUTREACH Judy Cousins

WORSHIP Tom Crowley

OUTREACH Rob Morgan

STEWARDSHIP Alec Thomson

ART SHOW Shelly Souder

CHRISTIAN FORMATION Nathalie Willard

PASTORAL CARE Natalie Kerr

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Volume 10, Issue 1 EVENTS AROUND TOWN Page 14

Looking for something to do? This column is your insight into what is happening around town – including concerts, markets, holiday events, theater performances, fundraisers, etc.

WINTER WONDER Dec 5 6:30-11p. A celebration of all things nice—auction, dinner, cocktails, dancing, and more! For more info or to pur-chase tickets, please visit Winter Gala. (www.cbhinc.org)

CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE Dec 6, 10a-6p. Crafts, baked goods, gifts, and more for sale. For more info, please v i s i t C h r i s t m a s B o u t i q u e .

(www.leweschamber.com)

CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec 6, 5-7p. 83rd Annual Parade. Come out for a great night along Savannah Rd fea-turing local businesses and groups. For more info, please visit Christmas

Parade. (www.leweschamber.com)

DELAWARE’S BIRTHDAY Dec 7, 11a-4p. Come help us celebrate Dela-ware’s birthday on the streets of downtown Lewes—namely Front St. For more info, please visit DE’s B-

Day. (www.leweschamber.com)

LIVING NATIVITY Dec 12 & 13, 6:30-8:30p. 14th annual event re-enacting Bethlehem. Features over 75 actors, live animals, music, scen-ery, and period costumes. For more information, please visit Living Nativ-

ity. (www.leweschamber.com)

SLAM DUNK TO THE BEACH Dec 27-29. Come cheer on your favorite local high school team in this bas-ketball tournament. For more infor-mation, please visit Slam Dunk. (www.slamdunktothebeach.com)

MERCHANTS ATTIC Jan 3, 9:30a-1:30p. Come shop at the states larg-est indoor garage sale! You are sure to find treasures and great deals! For more info, please visit Holiday

Open. (www.beach-fun.com)

COMMUNITY UNITY CELEBRATION Dec 7, 5-7p. A night of delicious foods, refreshments, Santa, live entertain-ment, plus activities for kids of all ages For more info, please visit Com-

munity Unity. (www.downtownrehoboth.com)

SEASHORE MARATHON Dec 6. 17th Annual event featuring some of the best independent films, seminars, meet-and-greet with celebrity guests, and special events. For more info, visit Film Festival. (www.rehobothfilm.com)

COOKIE WALK Dec 6, 9a-1p. 6th An-nual Cookie Walk at Epworth UMC . Tables and tables of pre-packaged homemade cookies, baskets and more for sale. For more informa-tion, please visit Cookie Walk. (www.beach-fun.com)

HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec 2, 6:30p. Come celebrate a Rehoboth tradition with their an-nual Christmas Parade sponsored by the RB Volunteer Fire Dept. For more info, please visit Christmas Pa-

rade. (www.downtownrehoboth.com)

COASTAL CONCERTS strives to enhance live classical music in Southern Delaware and surround-ing areas. To view upcoming c o n c e r t s , p l e a s e v i s i t www.coastalconcerts.org.

REHOBOTH CHILDREN’S THEATER will be hosting weekly performances for audiences of all ages. For more info, visit www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org

POSSUM POINT PLAYERS brings the experience of live theater alike to the Sussex Country area. To view upcoming performances, please visit www.possumpointplayers.org

SOUTHERN DELAWARE CHORAL SOCI-

ETY brings quality choral music to southern Delaware. For more info or to view upcoming events, visit www.southerndelawarechoralsociety.org

CLEAR SPACE THEATER is a leader in the vibrant performing arts com-munity of southern Delaware, in-spiring audiences through high quality performances. To view their event calendar, please visit www.clearspacetheater.org.

LEWES

REHOBOTH / DEWEY BEACH MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS

This list of Events Around Town is not meant to be exhaustive — it is merely a list of events chosen by Vera within the local area that she suggests might be of interest to you and your family. While we are more than willing to advertise an event you are supportive of, we also maintain the discretion to withhold from printing due to space limitations, etc. If you belong to, or enjoy, an organization with upcoming events, and would like to see it mentioned in the ‘Events Around Town’ page of the newsletter, please contact secretary@stpeterslewes.org.

* Angie Rummel

Annie

Baby Sarafi

Beth

Betty

Brenda

Brian

*Carol Wzorek

Cristina

*Dave Mallon

David L

*Diane Wilson

Eileen

*Genevieve McGee

Harry

Jason

Jessica

*Jill Stevens

Joanne

Joseph

*Joyce Lindsay

Judy

Judy H

Karen

Kate

Kathy & Bill

Kelly

Marie E

*Margaret Beall

*Marna Cupp

*Mary Willis

Missy

Monroe Family

Packard Biddle

Ray

Rob & Jane

Ruth

*Skipper

Tara

The Rev. Courier

Thomas & Dorothy

*Tom Sturgis

Zachary

*italics indicates St. Peter’s members

Bold indicates departed

The following people request your prayers for healing and support. If you would like to add or remove a name on the list, please notify the church office at 645.8479, or email vbailey@stpeterslewes.org.

Please pray for the safety of your armed forces, especially: Patrick B, Phillip B, Taylor D, Amelia K, Justin N, Dr. Mark R, Zachary S, Andrew T, Buddy S, Pierson R, Christopher W, Daniel P, John L, Ian M, Rob, and Tyler B, Trisha N, Olaf O, and their families.

PARISH REGISTER JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

SAINT PETER’S PRAYER LIST

Volume 10, Issue 1 PRAYERS AND CELEBRATIONS Page 15

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES

5 Rob Morgan & Janice Erich 8 Mack & Carole Somers 13 Michael Seifert & Harvey Holthaus 18 Jeff Ross & Sheila Bravo-Ross 23 Al & Charlene Ortwein

Marriages: Lucille Candeloro and Jean Smith Baptisms: Nnamdi Harrison Azie Transfers In:

1 Kevin & Lauren McLane Sam & Luke Johnson 2 Barbara Orton Edmund Seyfried 3 Richard Fenters Matt Emery 4 Drew Naylor 5 Peyton Nowakowski 7 John Kyritsis Joyce Eidell Carole Woodyard Jeanne Rogers Elizabeth Shea 8 Robert Eckenrode Tina Wical Stephen Shirk Frances Malecdan 9 Caroline Quinn Carol Kless Jeffery Hyland Flynn Fountain 10 Michael Zwicke 12 Alfred Best Jr 13 Mary Makowski Vernon Huber Virgil Brown 13 Ray Myrtle 14 Edmund Baniak

William Willard 15 Michael Kearns Eleanor Hodges 16 Michael Seifert Jackson Cohen 17 Skip Mowll Eddie Ghabour Jr 18 Delia Mitchell Dot Barlow Pat Okoniewski 19 Eddie Ghabour Sr Austin Ross 21 Alfred Best III Scott Myers 22 Rowland Marshall Bert Long 24 John Mavromatis 25 Ava Caruso Erin Noonan 28 Alan Steele Denise Seliskar 30 Norma Jane Henry Bruce Aldred Trevor Aldred 31 Peter Jones Peg Naylor Brandt Lookup

Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2nd & Mulberry Streets PO Box 464 Lewes, DE 19958 o) 645.8479 f) 645.0986

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