The St. Pete’s Weekly
Welcome! Whatever your religious background, and however you have come to be here, we’re glad to have you join in our praises of God today. We hope you will feel comfortable here and fulfilled and strengthened spiritually to meet the challenges of your daily life.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
- For Mark, our Bishop
- For Tom, our Rector
- In our Parish Cycle of Prayer, for our Friends Being Friends Group
- In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for The Anglican Church of Kenya
- In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for Immanuel on the Hill, Alexandria; Kingston Parish, Mathews; and Holy Comforter, Richmond
- For Persecuted Christians in Eritrea
- For our President, Donald, Congress, and Judges
- For our Governor, Abigail
- In our Community Cycle of Prayer, for our Parks & Recreation Board Members
- For U.S. troops throughout the world, our foreign service personnel and contractors
- For those who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflicts and are suffering from posttraumatic stress
- For our Federal, State, & Local Police Officers and Loudoun Valley Fire and Rescue Departments
- For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially have compassion on Nancy Dillon, Gail Hunt, Steve Koss, Becky Loker, Mike Muihlbauer, Marsha Price, Randy Stoutenburgh, Karen Stunkel, Heather Voss-Andberg, Erica Wanis, Barbara Kuhler, Gwen Hill, Rick Smith, Margaret Thomas, Karen Wilson, Dorothy, Debra, Mark Benson and all those who suffer from any grief or trouble.
PRAYER NEEDS: Individuals and families may choose to have their names placed on the public and/or private prayer lists. The names on the public prayer list are included during the Prayers of the People during worship on Sunday and in the bulletin. St. Peter’s Prayer Quilt members spquilt@stpetes.net pray for the people on the private list. Names are listed for four weeks. If you would like someone to remain on our list, please send us an update every 4 weeks.
NEW WAYS TO PRAY! We have been doing a lot of praying in new ways this year. Consider joining us or making use of any, or all, of the opportunities below –
- Sweet Hour of Prayer every Wednesday at 10:30 with seven of us regularly gathering.
- Using our new Prayer Cards on the first Sunday during prayers of the people.
- Turning the altar in the Chapel into our Prayer Altar, covered with new prayer requests.
- The Vestry is incorporating praying together into our Strategic Plan and into Vestry meetings.
- And the latest: Gathering an intercessor team to pray for people in-person after church on Sundays. Once the crowd has left the Nave, they’d be happy to meet with you discreetly one-on-one to pray with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BULLETIN DEADLINE – Please submit all announcements for the Sunday Bulletin by noon on Wednesday to ensure inclusion in the upcoming bulletin. Send announcements to office@stpetes.net.
CHURCH SERVICE ONLINE – Even though you may be on vacation, traveling for sports or work, here’s the link to the service so you can join remotely! https://www.youtube.com/@saintpetersepiscopalchurch6579/streams
OUTREACH AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE – We now have an Outreach and Social Media Team. If you have a suggestion, or would like to be involved, please contact Jean McElroy at office@stpetes.net or call (540) 338-7307.
FOLLOW US NOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA – You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Next Door, and You Tube. Sign up and stay in the loop of what’s happening and what’s to come!
WE NEED YOU – Please remember to take pictures at any activities, meetings, dinners or ministry events we are doing here at St. Peter’s for our social media pages! We do so many great & fun things here, and we want everyone to know what a great community we have! Send them to office@stpetes.net with a short description.
ALTAR GUILD – Please consider serving with the group of ladies who have been very short-handed in the previous months. Our duties are light when we only need to serve once a month. (Saturday morning: 1-2 hrs., Sunday morning: 20 min. before the 9:30 am service, and after the service removing altar items and putting them away). You will always have a partner who will work right along with you.
Please think about this and pray along with us that we can welcome some new members. Feel free to ask questions from one of the people you see serving each week or call Karen Wilson 540-533-0528.
MT. CALVARY WOMEN’S GUILD – Our next meeting is on Monday, March 16 from 10:00-12:00 at St. Peter’s in McCray Hall. Our Bible readings will be 2Chronicals 15:9; Ezra 7:1-26; Romans 9:10-1; Corinthians 4:4-12; Proverbs 9:13, 11:12-13. Please join us & bring a friend! All are welcome!
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – Joins us this Friday March 20 at 7:00 pm in McCray Hall for game night. Come and have food, fun, fellowship, and lots of laughs! Snacks will be provided. Bring a friend!
PARISH SPRING CLEAN-UP – Our spring clean-up will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9:00-1:00. Projects will include new posts to be added in front for banners (post diggers are provided), installing gutter guards on a small section of the roof, and deep cleaning inside. All hands are appreciated and lunch will be provided.
MISSION TRIP TO LIBERIA – As we prepare to send Bob Loker, Maggie Snyder, Gary Simpson, and Paula Simpson to Liberia this month, we are uniquely positioned to answer Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples”. Beyond our presence and prayers, we have a critical opportunity to support St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Monrovia, Michael Sie’s vibrant parish that serves as a spiritual anchor for its community. The lack of reliable electricity often halts its vital ministry and outreach. We are therefore launching a plea for additional funds to provide a much-needed generator. This equipment will ensure that the light of the Gospel and the music of the parish remain steady, even when the national power grid fails. Please consider a financial offering to help us secure this essential resource for our dear friends in Christ. Please make checks out to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and write LIBERIA in the memo. Thank you all for your continued support & generosity. The prayer calendar is included at the back of the bulletin. Please bring it home and continue to pray for the Team as they prepare and embark on their mission.
EASTER EGG HUNT COMING SOON! Donations for Easter candy are needed by Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026. Please make sure the candy can fit into plastic eggs. Donations may be placed in the labeled box located in the Narthex.
YOUTH GROUP MAUNDY THURSDAY MADNESS – April 2, stay after The Maundy Service for a fun night of egg filling, pizza, games, and more! We will be in touch with more info once we know more!
EASTER FLOWERS: Parishioners are invited to make a special offering toward flowers that will decorate the church during the Easter season. Memorials are usually in the amount of $25.00, but any amount is acceptable. Checks should be made out to: St. Peter’s and indicate “Easter Flowers” on the memo line. Contributions may be (1) put into the offering plate, or (2) dropped off or mailed to the church office. Donations accepted through March 29, 2026. Forms can be found in the Narthex.
GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER! – Saturday, April 4,at 8:00 pm. In the Jewish observance of a new day beginning at sunset, we come together to celebrate the Day of Resurrection with joyful hearts. We continue our celebration afterwards with a dessert, champagne and sparkling cider reception. Please indicate what you will bring on the signup sheet in McCray Hall.
SAVE THE DATE – Mt. Calvary Women’s Guild is hosting their Annual Tea on April 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. More details to follow.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, MAY 7, 2026, PRAY ‘ROUND THE CROSS – THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY – Pres. Truman established an annual National Day of Prayer in 1952. He proclaimed July 4th, 1952, as the first. In 1988 Pres. Reagan amended the law setting the first Thursday in May as the designated date for the National Day of Prayer. Each year the president signs a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. This year’s theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations”. Drawing inspiration from 1 Chronicles 16:24. Mt. Calvary Guild is promoting this event out front under the cross. We will stand on the ½ circle, Pray for our Nation, leaders, military and all those who keep us safe. Please plan to join us at 5:30pm for this special event. Stop on your way home from work, before dinner, whatever you are doing. Take a few minutes out of your day to thank God for the blessings of America and ask his protecting hand over our country.
HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR MISSIONS – Did you know, your next grocery bill, gas tank fill-up, restaurant check, coffee run, and online purchase can help you raise funds for our mission trips?
Join St. Peter’s RaiseRight program and buy gift cards or shop online through RaiseRight. Every purchase earns up to 20% back—and it adds up fast! Your family has the potential to earn $1,000 or more every year for St. Peter’s missions. Whether you’re at home or on the go, RaiseRight gives you the flexibility to earn with eGift cards, reloadable cards, and a mobile app. Earn anytime, anywhere.
To get started, sign up at : https://raiseright.com – enrollment code LDJX6GND9THT. Or contact Marcia Davis at marcia.davis2018@gmail.com for more information. – A special thank you to everyone who has used RaiseRight already. We have raised $90 so far to use for our missions’ programs. THANK YOU!
NEXT STEP COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – We meet every Thursday at 6:30. We will be Studying Heaven-Answering common questions starting March 19. For information, please contact Monica Gill at (703) 999-4229.
ADULT FORMATION: FIGHT FOR SOULS – Share a meal, share the gospel. If you desire to do what Jesus says, consider joining the Fight for Souls group!
“Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Mt. 15:13
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Gal. 5:22
“Then will all your people be righteous and they will possess the land forever. They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor.” Is. 60:21
“When the spirit bears fruit in our lives, it can affect how others spend their eternity.” Dayna Mayer
Next meeting is April 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Novak House
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
19th ANNUAL BIBLE READING MARATHON – Loudoun Awakening is sponsoring the 19h Annual Bible Reading Marathon in Leesburg from Saturday April 18th thru April 23, 2026. Mt. Calvary Guild is taking the lead on this and is asking anyone who wants to join us to sign up on the sheet in McCray Hall or contact a member of the guild. We have reserved time on Wednesday April 22nd to read. Join us at the home of Charlene Lane for lunch at 12 noon then we will carpool to the Leesburg Courthouse to read from 1:30-3pm. We had a great time last year and it will be even better this year!
Happening This Week at St. Pete’s:
Sunday, March 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School Youth (Room #201)
9:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I (In-person & Online)
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School K-5 (Room #103)
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour (McCray Hall)
11:00 a.m. – Person of Jesus Study (Library)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)
Monday, March 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. – Mt. Calvary Women’s Guild (McCray Hall)
7:00 p.m. – Bible Study (McCray Hall)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
6:30 p.m. – Vestry Business Meeting (Library)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10:30 a.m. – Two or Three Together (Chapel)
11:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)
6:30 p.m. – Lenten Supper Series (Trillium Farm)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:30 p.m. – Next Step Community Bible Study (Library)
Friday, March 20, 2026
7:00 p.m. – Women’s Fellowship (McCray Hall)
Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Parish Spring Clean-up Day
Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School Youth (Room #201)
9:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I (In-person & Online)
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School K-5 (Room #103)
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour (McCray Hall)
11:00 a.m. – Person of Jesus Study (Library)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)