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 the Pastoral Care Team
- In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for The Church of South India (United)
- In the Diocesan Cycle of prayer, for St. David’s, Ashburn; Varina Church, Richmond; N. Farnham Church, Farnham; and St. John’s, Warsaw
- For Persecuted Christians in Syria
- For our President, Donald, Congress, and Judges
- For our Governor, Abigail
- In our Community Cycle of Prayer, for our Youth Sports Organizers and Coaches
- 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, Gwen Hill, Rick Smith, Margaret Thomas, Karen Wilson, Dorothy, Debra, Sean & Libby, Bennett & Theodore Burke, Grace O’Hara, Megan, Jon, John Hartman, Dan Reardon 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 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 – Our next get-together will be Friday July 17, 2026. Details to follow.
JULY 4TH PRAYER SERVICE – We will be having a prayer service on July 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. followed by pie in McCray Hall. Bring a friend – everyone is welcomed!
MT. CALVARY WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING – Our next meeting is on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Peter’s in McCray Hall. The readings that we will discuss are Isaiah 42-66, Jeremiah 1-15, Ephesians 3-6, Phillippians 1-4, Colossians 1-4, 1 Thessalonians1-2, Psalms 68-80, Proverbs 18-19. Please join us and bring a friend!
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN: DUE TODAY – St. Peter’s is partnering with Mosaic Virginia Pregnancy Resource Center to help provide care and encouragement to mothers in crisis. Mosaic supports women by meeting their material and emotional needs so they can focus on giving life to their unborn baby. We kicked off the Baby Bottle Campaign on Mother’s Day to support Mosaic! It’s easy to get involved. Pick up your empty baby bottle in the entryway and fill it with change, check, or cash. Then, bring it back to church by the pickup date, Father’s Day, June 21, 2026. That’s it! Your donation funds the community of moms in Loudoun County who bravely choose life. Questions? See Maggie Heim for more information
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS – Family movie nights will be held here at St. Peter’s, starting on Friday, June 26, 2026. Our first movie is Toy Story, then The Wild Robot on July 31, 2026, and Narnia on August 28, 2026. Bring chairs and blankets. Snacks will be available for purchase with the proceeds going to the Youth Ministry.
LEARNING
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!
“To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.” 1Sam. 15:22-23
“Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than men! The God of our fathers raised Jesus from the dead – whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree. God exalted Him to His own right hand as Prince and Savior that He might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.’” Acts 5:29 – 32
“I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge Him before the angels of God. But he who disowns Me before men will be disowned before the angels of God. And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.” Luke 12:8-10
“God is not commanding us to clean our lives up, He is commanding us to lay our lives down. We don’t have the power to clean ourselves, but He does.” -Mark Spence
Next meeting will be July 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Novak House
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
2026 Guatemala Mission Team
Anne & Steve Schultz
Debora Ramirez
Bob Loker
Chris Hass
Jim Hobgood
Marcia Davis
Meredith Rugen
Paul & Miki Casey
Lucy, Liz, Ted & Abby Vorboril
Layne Frearson
Adam Mahmud
Jaren Hori
Susie Smith
Shannon Lee
Jill Miller
Evan Hori
2026 Guatemala Prayer Calendar
| Tues
June 12 |
Preparation
Pray for the spiritual preparation of each team member and the congregation that sends us. Pray that our preparations for all of our ministries, including our personal preparations, are thorough and complete. |
Sat
June 20
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Team Preparation for Departure
Pray for us as we pack, that we don’t forget anything and for the strength to meet our departure! |
Fri
June 26
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Day with Fernando & Escuinntia
Pray that we are overflowing with the joy of the Spirit as we meet people for the first time at worship at Iglesia del Camino. Pray as we prepare food bags for the week that He guides us in developing relationships with those Guatemalans we will see each day. |
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| Mon
June 15 |
Pray for Our TEAM!
Pray for our daily devotion and prayer time as a team, that we will be led to speak just the right words to encourage each other on our trip. |
Sun
June 21 |
Travel Day & Arrival in Antiqua
Pray for God’s blessing on our initial meeting with our hosts and Guatemalans we will meet today. Pray for our health on the trip; that we stay well-hydrated while also avoiding the local water. Pray for our daily spiritual nourishment. |
Sat
June 27
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Morning Free
Pray for us as we enjoy the city of Antiqua. Pray for our safe travels back to the USA on Sunday |
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| Tue
June 16
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Daily Spiritual Care
Pray for our daily spiritual nourishment. Pray that we will be given the skill and the strength to accomplish all the tasks ahead of us. |
Mon
June 22
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Day with Fernando & Escuinntia
Pray that we are overflowing with the joy of the Spirit as we meet people for the first time at worship at Iglesia del Camino. Pray as we prepare food bags for the week that He guides us in developing relationships with those Guatemalans we will see each day. |
Sun
June 28 |
Reflections
Pray that our reflections and joy will be infectious as we share our experiences with our families and friends. Pray along with us as we attend church service in Antigua. Pray for a safe travel back to the US that evening. |
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| Wed
June 17
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Pray for Our Families
Pray for the safety and care of our families and for God to bring His Spirit on our loved ones in a huge way. |
Tue
June 23
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Hope for Home & Centrrosomos el future
Pray for the energy to provide a meaningful experience as we take family photos and do activities with the kids. |
Mon
June 29 |
. Thank Our Supporters
Prepare to thank our spiritual and financial supporters.
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| Thu
June 18 |
Pray for Our Hosts
Pray the IDC Team is prepared to receive us. Pray for the safety and care of our families and for God to bring His Spirit on our loved ones. |
Wed
June 24
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Visit Campos de Suenos
Pray God guides the effort and gives us the strength and skills to complete His tasks through teaching and mercy ministry. |
Tue
June 30 |
Send Letters
Pray that our letters are prepared and received with a gracious heart |
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| Fri
June 19
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Team Preparation
Pray that all the logistics will be worked out to serve all ministries. |
Thu
June 25
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Visit Hope for Home again & Paramos
Pray that we do not take our minds off the Gospel as we visit and serve the children at Hope for Home and deliver water filters to Pastores. |
Happening This Week at St. Pete’s:Sunday, June 21, 2026
9:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II (In-person & Online)
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour (McCray Hall)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)
Monday, June 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Vacation Bible School
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Vacation Bible School
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Vacation Bible School
10:30 a.m. – Sweet Hour of Prayer (Chapel)
11:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer (Chapel)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Vacation Bible School
Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Vacation Bible School
8:00 p.m. – Family Movie Night – Toy Story
Sunday, June 28, 2026
9:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer (In-person & Online)
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour (McCray Hall)
5:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Bible Study (Hersh Home)