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 Lectors
- In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for The Church of North India (United)
- In the Diocesan Cycle of prayer, for Grace Church, Goochland; Christ Church, Charlottesville; St. John’s, McLean; and St. Mary’s, Fleeton
- For Persecuted Christians in India
- For our President, Donald, Congress, and Judges
- For our Governor, Abigail
- In our Community Cycle of Prayer, for our Town Staffs
- 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 for Nancy Dillon, Gail Hunt, Steve Koss, Kathy Johnson, 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, Bennett & Theodore Burke, Grace O’Hara, Megan, Jon 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
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 hours, Sunday morning: 20 minutes 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.
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.
CALVARY WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING – Our next meeting is Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at St. Peter’s in McCray Hall. The readings that we will discuss are Job 21-42, Ecclesiastes 1-12, Song of Songs 1-7, Isaiah 1-3, 2 Corinthians 2-11, Psalms 41-53, Proverbs 14-15. Please bring a friend!
2026 VESTRY ELECTIONS – will be held May 10, 2026, after the 9:30 AM service. The Eligible Voter list is posted on the bulletin board in McCray Hall. Nominations are open. Contact Deana Czaban, Sr. Warden or Dell Nunaley, Jr. Warden if interested.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, MAY 7, 2026 – The National Day of Prayer annual observance is designated by the U.S. Congress and held on the 1st Thursday of May. People of all faiths are asked to come together and pray for our nation. Mt. Calvary Guild is advertising this wonderful event at St. Peter’s. This year we will be Praying ‘Round the Cross at 5:30 PM. Bring a friend and come meet with us out front: on your way home from work, after or before supper, whatever you are doing at 5:30. Take a few minutes out of your day to thank God for the blessings of America and ask his protecting hand over our country.
ASSISTANCE NEEDED! – The Guatemala Mission Trip is looking for 2 vans and 1 pick-up truck (with drivers) to help with transportation to the airport on June 21, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Please see Steve Schultz or call (703) 727-2939 after May 10, 2026 for questions or to help.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2026 – VBS will be the week of June 22, 2026 from 9 AM – 12 PM. We are in need of volunteers; Bible teachers, music leaders, craft leaders, game leaders and kitchen helpers! Please reach out to Kathleen Voss if interested or for more information.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! – All rising Kindergarteners thru rising 5th graders can now register to experience an Irish Adventure through Psalm 23. There will be fun activities, snacks and games! Please go to St. Peter’s website to register.
2026 POTLUCK BEACON DINNER – You’re invited to this year’s Beacon Dinner on June 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Let’s get together as God’s Pentecostal people to break bread, have fun, and celebrate. We’d also like to show our appreciation for all the people who helped make the past year successful. This includes awarding one extra-special person the St. Peter’s Beacon Award. A sign-up sheet will be in McCray Hall.
LEARNING
PETE’S 101 – From April 26 through May 17, 2026 @ 11:15 AM. We offer our “Path In” to the life of St. Peter’s on Sunday mornings in the Upper Room. If you are new here at St. Peter’s, you know that starting new is hard to do. Do you have questions about living as a Christian or the distinctive way we do it here at St. Peter’s? For four weeks we will help you explore what we are about here at St. Peter’s and how we live and work together as a congregation. Please see Fr. Tom to be a part of the group.
NEXT STEP COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – We meet every Thursday at 6:30 PM in the library. For information, please contact Steve Schultz at (703) 727-2939.
PERSON OF JESUS – We meet every Sunday at 11:00 AM in the library. We are currently studying what Jesus teaches us about Honesty. For more information, please contact Anne Schultz at (703) 727-6652.
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!
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other.” -John 15:16-17
“Through Him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for His name’s sake. And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.” -Romans 1:5-6
“What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord now in the presence of all His people. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Ps. 116:12-15
“When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.” -Thomas Sowell
Next meeting will be May 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Novak House
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 4, 1952, as the first date. 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 5:30 PM 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
Happening This Week at St. Pete’s:
Sunday, May 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School Youth (Room #201)
9:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II (In-person & Online)
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School K-5 (Rooms #103)
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour (McCray Hall)
11:00 a.m. – Person of Jesus (Library)
11:15 a.m. – St. Peter’s 101 (Upper Room)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)
Monday, May 4, 2026
7:00 p.m. – Monday Night Bible Study (McCray Hall)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:30 p.m. – Youth Group (Upper Room)
7:30 p.m. – Vestry Ministry Meeting (Chapel)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
10:30 a.m. – Two or Three Together (Chapel)
11:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Chapel)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 p.m. – Day of Prayer (In Front)
6:30 p.m. – Next Step Bible Study (Library)
Sunday, May 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School Youth (Room #201)
9:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II (In-person & Online)
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School K-5 (Rooms #103)
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour (McCray Hall)
11:00 a.m. – Person of Jesus (Library)
11:15 a.m. – St. Peter’s 101 (Upper Room)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)