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 Missions Committee
- In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for The Church of Ireland
- In the Diocesan Cycle of prayer, for Christ Church, Charlottesville; Emmanuel, Harrisonburg; and Trinity, Arlington.
- For Persecuted Christians in Libya
- For our President, Donald, Congress, and Judges
- For our Governor, Abigail
- In our Community Cycle of Prayer, for our Metro Employees
- 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, 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. 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 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.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – This month’s Women’s Fellowship will be a bit different. We often see the name John Champe, but how much do we really know about him? The Sons of the American Revolution are holding a commemoration for Sgt. Major John Champe on Sunday, April 19th, at 2:00 PM at the John Champe Memorial off Champe Ford Rd in Middleburg. We can meet at the church at 1:00 PM to carpool, or you can meet us directly at the memorial at 1:45 PM. Since this is an outdoor event, please bring a chair and wear comfortable walking shoes. Afterward, anyone interested is welcome to join us for a glass of wine at Cana Winery, located right across the street. In the event of rain, we plan to go out for lunch after church and potentially visit the winery.
CALVARY WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING – Our next meeting is this Monday, April 20, at 10:00 am, at St. Peter’s in McCray Hall. The readings that we will discuss are Exodus 27-40; Leviticus 1-16; Matthew 26-28; Mark 1-7; Psalm 32-41; & Proverbs 12-13. Please join us and bring a friend!
2026 VESTRY ELECTIONS – will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, after the 9:30 a.m. service. The Eligible Voter list will be posted on the bulletin board in McCray Hall. Nominations are open. Contact Deana Czaban, Sr. Warden or Dell Nunaley, Jr. Warden if interested.
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.
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 5:30pm. 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.
19TH ANNUAL BIBLE READING MARATHON, APRIL 26 – MAY 1, 2026 – 6am to 12midnite each day. This event takes place on the Court house lawn in Leesburg. Anyone and everyone is welcome. This event is sponsored by Loudoun Awakening. The Mt. Calvary Guild is excited to reintroduce this event to St. Peter’s. The Bible will be read in its entirety under a tent ( rain or shine.) Members of Mt. Calvary Guild will be reading between 12:30-1:30 on Wed. April 30. If you would like to join us, sign up in McCray Hall or contact Charlene Lane 540 454-2101. If you would like to sign up to participate on another day or time visit www.loudunawakening.org. If you need help or have questions, contact Charlene. It will be a fun experience sharing God’s word.
LEARNING
PETE’S 101 – April 26, 2026 @ 11:15 a.m. 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
NEXT STEP COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – We meet every Thursday at 6:30 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 Honesry. 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!
“Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, ‘Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before! The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Yet there are some of you who do not believe.’ For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him. He went on to say, ‘This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has enabled Him.’” John 7:61-65
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2Timothy 1:6-7
“Abraham believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.” Gen. 15:6
“No man can put on the robes of Christ’s righteousness till he has taken off his own.” – Charles Spurgeon
Next meeting will be May 14, 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!
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
Happening This Week at St. Pete’s:
Sunday, April 19, 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)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)
Monday, April 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. – Mt. Calvary Women’s Guild (McCray Hall)
7:00 p.m. – Monday Night Bible Study (McCray Hall)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
6:30 p.m. – Youth Group (Upper Room)
7:00 p.m. – Vestry Ministry Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
10:30 a.m. – Two or Three Together (Chapel)
11:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Chapel)
1:30 p.m. – 19th Annual Bible Reading (Leesburg Courthouse)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:30 p.m. – Next Step Bible Study (Library)
Sunday, April 26, 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)
11:15 a.m. – St. Peter’s 101 (Upper Room)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)