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ay, 2012

From the Rector:

Dear people of Saint Peter’s,

Recently, as we completed our Lenten study on Forgiveness, I shared this story: An elderly Cherokee

was teaching his grandchildren about life...He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me, it is a terri-

ble fight and it is between two wolves. One wolf is evil -- he is fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed,

arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, competition, superiority, and ego.

The other is good---he is joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence,

friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. This same fight is going on inside you,

and inside every other person, too." The children thought about it for a minute and then one of them

asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?" The old Cherokee simply replied: "The one you feed".

Here at Saint Peter’s we strive to feed the “good” wolf in all of our ministries and have been

blessed with joy, peace, love, hope sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship empa-

thy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. Consider, for instance, our Seekers ministry. For the past

five years Seekers has grown to a tremendous ministry in our community. In addition to providing

spiritual resources for those seeking greater understanding of their own religious traditions as well as

those of others, we have used all of the proceeds to help those in need, including the Cape Henlopen

Food Basket, Doctors without Borders, work in Haiti, and Centro Infantil in San Miguel de Allende.

In addition, we have created a space for conversation; a place to explore our own spirituality as

Christians and to learn from the religious traditions of others. In addition to the occasional work-

shops, our summer spirituality series has provided a wonderful line-up of programs and this summer

will be no exception. Here’s a sneak peek of what is on tap:

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May 31 Celes�al Wonders of the Day & Night Sky Dr. Jim Mullany

June 7 Spirituality of Music T.J. Thomas

June 14 Incan Spirituality Dr. Pando

June 21 Sacredness of In�macy Kathryn Harris, Beth Cohen and the

Rev. Carlyle Gill

June 28 Intersec�on of Science and Religion The Rev. Perren Hayes

July 5 Stewardship of our Environment: Screening

the movie: Flow –on the misuse of water

Diane Wilson

Prayer List………………………………Page 9 Calendar………………………………...Page 10 Worship Ministers Schedule…………….Page 11

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Summer Spirituality Series (continued)

I hope you will mark your calendars now and join us! It is going to be a wonderful summer as we

continue to build bridges of faith in our community. Please keep me in your prayers and know

you are daily in mine.

Blessings,

Jeff+

WHAT THE RECTOR IS READING: Since watching the movie “The Way”, I

have been captivated by the Camino de Santiago Frances pilgrimage in northern

Spain; a mere 400+ mile walk. Sister Joyce Rupp recently completed the journey

and has written a wonderful book on the life lessons she (re)learned along the way:

“Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino”. Even if you can’t

make the trip, you can vicariously experience the gleanings of her trek!

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July 12 Cross of nails—Coventry Cathedral’s ini�a�ve

for peace

The Rev. Tom Davis

July 19 Communi�es of faith working for the Environ-

ment: Interfaith power and light

John & Louise Sykes

July 26 Trends & Technology in 21st century congrega-

�ons

Sister BJ Brown

August 2 Hinduism Dr. Jani

August 9 The Inquiry: A play on the arrest and trial of

Jesus from the perspec�ve of Jewish Law

Wri=en by the Rev. Robert Smith, directed

by Charlie Meyer

August 16 Forgiveness Dr. Susan Robinson

August 23 New Hymns of Praise Dean Donovan & a Lutheran Church choir

August 30 Poetry, Prose and Praise Dr. Aimee Wiest

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April Vestry Minutes

Administration

• Received a thank you note from Mary Thomson for her gift card.

• Rita Nelson has resigned from the Communications position.

• Kelley, Karen and Stuart working on Ministry brochure. Planning Ministry Fair in the fall.

• Working on updated job description for Katherine.

• Carol Wzorek to do review with Katherine.

• Thanks to Kelley for helping with the Newsletters and bulletins. She will continue to help until posi-

tion is filled.

• 6 resumes to date for Communication’s position. Karen, Jeff, Adele and Stuart will review and discuss

at the next meeting. Tony and Stuart suggested adding to the hours.

Property

• Updated project list had been emailed.

• William V. Sipple and Son from Milford has been contacted about washing the tombstones in the

Church Yard. They have proposed to wash the 18 on the map of the church yard for $5,000 and bal-

ance 300+ for $9,000. Stuart made a motion to pay up to $14,000to clean all the stones in the church

yard. Pat seconded and all present agreed.

• Parish member paid to have the carpet cleaned in the Church for Easter.

• Carpet removal and sanding of the floors in the Church was discussed. Stuart recommends we go

with Mr. Downs at a cost of $5,366.25 and funds to be taken from the Barnes Fund/Major Renova-

tions. Tony seconded and all present agreed.

• Heating/AC installation will begin soon.

• Motion lights are being installed in the stair well by the patio door and hall way down stairs.

• Stove in the kitchen needs cleaning and Lorraine Papp has agreed to do this.

• Chancel has been painted.

Tax Credit No new information to report.

Wall Committee Terry sent the following report:

• Mary Makowski and Terry will report to the FAC on the work to date of our committee and request

their assistance in finding ways to fund the wall renovation. (Report was made to the FAC at their

March 19th meeting and they agreed to assist with the funding.)

• Contract with Gary Gredell to prepare detailed engineering plans for the wall renovation was signed

and returned. Mr Gredell has advised us that a well-qualified masonry contractor should be able to

“handle” all the anticipated work and that this would probably prove to be the most efficient way to

get the work properly done. He also advised that installation of the drains just inside the wall be done

at the same time that the brick-work is undertaken.

• When Gredell’s engineering plans are completed, the committee will meet with the City of Lewes to

obtain approval for this project and will seek bids from masonry contractors to carry-out the work in

the fall of 2012.

Missions and Outreach

• Local Outreach family has been approved for Habitat housing.

• ECW members have made cushions.

• UTO offering is April 15th.

Parish Life

• Lenten suppers went well.

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• John Michael Sophos is doing the reception following the Vigil on Saturday night.

Publicity

• Great ad in the Cape Gazette for the Easter Services thanks to Kelley Mallon.

• When doing publicity, we need to add website and year the Church started.

Companion Parish

• Jeff and Katherine went to Mexico for Father Michael’s retirement. It was a great success.

• Father Michael will be here in Lewes May 10th.

• Katherine has 16 people going on the SPY trip to Mexico. She has made arrangements on housing

and projects while they are there.

• It was suggested not to refer to the kids as SPY, but St. Peter’s Youth.

Worship and Music

• Coming-up Music Programs will be listed in the newsletter.

• Services for Holy Week and Easter Sunday went well and attendance was great.

• Have 2 estimates for organ work that is to be done while the stained glass window is out. Organ pipes

were not installed or properly laid out from the beginning. Fewer people doing this kind of work.

Can repair as is with 90% digital and 10% pipe or scrap pipes and replace with digital. Don suggested

going all digital. T.J. will make a recommendation after the 3rd bid comes in. Project to start in June.

Garden Committee

• Flower bed maintenance is done by Garden Creations.

• Annually spray for bag worms.

• Plant sale on May 13th.

• Have a master plan that should be posted.

• Helen is getting busy and would like to make some organizational changes.

• Stuart suggested setting up an endowment.

• Committee is working with the Church School children and the wall committee.

Stewardship

• Have not heard from 15 people who pledged last year for a total of $20,620.00.

Christian Formation

• 2 people helping with Godly Play.

• Safe Church Training offered in Wilmington on June 9th. Katherine will soon be able to do training.

• Family Ministry Committee will be reorganizing.

• Road Map Committee will have a report for us in May.

• St. Peter’s Youth will continue breakfast the 3rd Sunday of the month thru June.

• Stock sales continue.

• Confirmation class will begin in the fall.

Rector’s Report

• Survey results-no clear conclusion.

• 3 hour limit for metered parking spaces on Second Street is being enforced. “Loading dock” could be

placed in front of the Rectory. Jeff will talk to Ted Becker and Mayor Ford.

• Art Show Committee continues to move forward. They recommend 4 areas for funds to be used:

Hunger (Cape Henlopen Food Basket and Community Resource Center), Children (Primeros Pasos

and LaCasita), Homeless (Away Home and Crisis House), and the Elderly (Gull House and Meals On

Wheels). Pat made a motion to accept recommendations from the Art Show Committee for distribu-

tions of funds. Kelley seconded and all present agreed.

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• New Life Thrift Shop has no manager at this time. Dutch retired for the third time and Gene was

hired, but has resigned. Mary Makowski will be resigning at the end of June. Bennett Connelly will be

taking her position. New Life has hired a professional consultant to help through this time.

• Morning Prayer has been very popular. Some who have been doing it want to continue and also sug-

gested having Holy Eucharist once in a while. Doug and Tony offered to help when they are in Lew-

es.

• Announcements will begin in May and will be done before the services start. Guidelines will be availa-

ble.

• Bishop Wright will be here on Sunday, April 15th. He will meet with the Vestry and members of the

Outreach Committees after the 10 a.m. Service. St. Peter’s Youth will be having their breakfast for the

parish after both services.

• John Sykes and Louise White would like for St. Peter’s to become members of Delaware Interfaith

Power and Light. Brochure was handed out and will have them come talk at our next meeting.

To My Parish Family:

“Thank you” – the phase is simple and the words are few, but behind them lay a world of appreciation.

Your prayers, flowers, cards and concern during the last couple of years while I was caring for my uncle,

Rodney Green and since his death have been greatly appreciated. You continue to prove what a caring

and loving parish community we have at St. Peter's.

God bless you,

Adele

COMMUNITY QUILTING BEE

“Quilts of Love”, a local organization making crib-size quilts for at-risk babies, is sponsoring a day of quilt

making on Saturday, May 19, at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, Rehoboth. Quilts are given to infants and

children in Sussex County affected by HIV, poverty, drugs, alcohol and serious medical problems.

Please join us for a day of fun and creativity. All materials provided. If you don’t know how to sew, we’ll

show you. If you have a sewing machine please bring it if you can. Please bring a covered dish to share at

lunch.

We welcome the following donations for future Bees:

pure cotton fabrics and flannel

100% cotton thread

low-loft batting

embroidery floss

Due to hot irons and extension cords, we ask that you don’t bring small children. For more

information call Jan at 302-703-2107

ST. PETER’S READERS meet the 3rd Sunday of each month at 4pm in the Conference Room. The dates & the chosen books for the next two (2) months are: May 20 - "Must You Go?: My Life with Harold Pinter" by Antonia Fraser. (non-fiction) June 17 - “Island Beneath the Sea: a Novel” by Isabel Allende

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MUSIC at St. PETER’S

THE CHORISTERS

Chorister rehearsals continue on Sundays, May 6 & 20, and June 3 at 11:45 AM in the Music Room; new

choristers are welcome at any time. Choristers will make their liturgical debut on Sunday, June 3 at 5:00 PM

Choral Evensong, please come support this wonderful group of young singers.

Sponsor a chorister vestment: We need to order new smaller sized vestments for our choristers, they will

be vested in similar attire to our adult choir; cassock, surplice, and neck ruff. Please consider

sponsoring one or more pieces of the vestment:

Cassock $80

Surplice $45

Neck Ruff $30

TOTAL $155 per chorister

Please speak with T.J. Thomas if you are interested in sponsoring chorister vestments; your

donation is tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS

Choral Evensong for Ascension Day

Thursday, May 17 @ 7:00 PM

Sung by the Adult Choir

Capital Ringers Handbell Concert

Saturday, May 19 @ 3:00 PM

Presented in cooperation with the Lewes Public Library, this concert performed

by the Capital Ringers, a semi-professional handbell ensemble from Dover, is

offered free of charge. This event will take place in the Parish Hall so seating will

be limited, plan on arriving early.

GuruGanesha Band Concert

Sunday, May 20 @ 7:30 PM

GuruGanesha Band blends world beats and ancient instruments with modern elec-

tronics, and such diverse musical styles as raga, blues, jazz along with traditional

Kirtan. The group is led by world devotional music pioneer GuruGanesha Singh,

renowned for his work with singers Snatam Kaur, Tina Malia and Nirinjan Kaur;

widely respected as the founder of Spirit Voyage records. Tickets available at www.guruganesha.com

Choral Evensong for Trinity Sunday

June 3 @ 5:00 PM

Sung by the Choristers and Adult Choir directed by T.J. Thomas and accompanied by

Georgiana Ibach. This service will highlight choral music composed in the 20th and 21st

century for the office of Choral Evensong whose framework was set the 17th century.

Music includes a setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by David Hogan (1949-1996)

composed for the choirs of Washington National Cathedral; Preces and Responses by M.J.

Gibson (b.1939); and a recently commissioned setting of Psalm 63 by Robert J. Powell

(b.1932). This service marks the liturgical debut of our Chorister choir; a special reception

will be held following the service celebrating their inaugural service.

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ST. PETER'S MEN'S GROUP will meet for breakfast on Saturday, May 12th, at 8:30 a.m. at Blue

Sea Cafe, 108 Second Street, Lewes. Sussex County Councilperson Joan R. Deaver will be the guest

speaker. Ms. Deaver will discuss public policy issues currently before the County Council. Please RSVP to

645-8479 or office@stpeterslewes.org.

ECW LADIES NIGHT OUT Karen Kohn and Sue Potts will be hosting our next event, scheduled for

Monday, June 11 from 6-8 pm. The Potts/Kohn household is located on scenic Herring Creek in Pin-

ewater Farm, just off Route 24. Their address is 1 Pinewater Farm; you can call them at 947-0278 if you

need directions. Please bring finger food and/or a beverage to share. If you need a ride, please call Rob-

erta Lindsay 302-245-6512

STEWARDSHIP CORNER This month brings the inaugural edition of a new and ongoing column on

Stewardship.

When we hear the word Stewardship we think: It must be the end of the year. We are going to

be asked to pledge to support St. Peter’s and all its ministries in the coming year. We certainly

will ask you for your support in the fall of the year, but there’s more to it than our annual request. Stew-

ardship is the sum of all of the contributions of “time”, “talent”, and “treasure” given generously by you

to be the lifeblood of St. Peter’s Church. The annual request assists the Vestry in preparing a budget plan

for the next year, but your pledge is just a “snapshot” promise of support. The reality is that the life of St.

Peter’s parish is a continuous “video” of activities sustained by your contributions throughout the year.

In future newsletters and publications we will address many aspects of Stewardship. We’ll start with ques-

tions you may have regarding church income and expenses. For example: why do we need to pledge each

year? How much does the pledge income cover the operating budget for the year? Besides loose cash in

the collection plate, what other sources of income does St. Peter’s receive on an annual basis? What is the

Primary Investment Account? How does it work? Who makes the spending decisions on the funds the

church receives? Where are we on our income–vs.–budget numbers year–to–date?

These are just some of the “treasure” questions and issues we plan to address in the coming months.

“Time” and Talent” issues will also be addressed.

If you are receiving this newsletter for the first time and/or you are a new member of the parish, please

consider making a pledge for 2012. It’s never too late. Thank you for your generous and loyal support to

St. Peter’s!

Faithfully your Stewardship Co-Chairs,

Tony Marinello and Dan Somerset

BENEFIT CONCERT The Faith Relations Committee of Sussex County Habitat

for Humanity eagerly announces a Southern Gospel Music Concert to benefit Sussex County Habitat for

Humanity May 6, 2012 - 3:00 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church 200 Church St., Milford, DE 19963 302-422-

8466 christ.church.milford@verizon.net Admission: "Bring a Tool(s) for use on House Building": ham-

mers, screw drivers, masks etc. Light refreshments will be served in Baker Hall

A DAY IN OLD NEW CASTLE MAY 19th This is the oldest home and garden show in the

United States, and the proceeds benefit Immanuel On the Green Episcopal Church, New Cas-

tle Library Friends and New Castle Senior Center. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day

of the event. To purchase you tickets in advance, or for more information, visit

www.dayinoldnewcastle.org

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If you’ve been in the parish hall anytime since February 17th you might have noticed a bulky barrel “thing” sitting near the door at the Mulberry St. entrance to the building. Sometimes, though, it’s been in the scullery or at the back of the room and, every now and then, it’s even occupied the landing at the top of the steps. Regardless of its loca-tion, though, it’s been “in our midst” for longer than had been planned. I would like to say that its extended residency was intentional with the purpose of tweaking your curi-osity and challenging those “with inquiring minds” to seek an answer to the question:

“What is it and why is it here at St. Peter’s?” Ahh yesss…I’m so glad you asked. If I tell you its purpose is to be the repository for something of great value to our earth in general but, more specifically, for the beautification of “St. Peter’s Square,” can you guess what it will hold? Gold? Silver? Jewels? Money? Nope, none of the preceding. Truth is it’s going to hold our kitchen waste. In other words…our garbage. And in time our garbage will become compost that the Garden Committee will use to keep our flowers, trees and shrubs well nourished without the need for harmful chemicals and excessive reli-ance on commercial fertilizers. There is a GREAT kid’s/family song by Tom Chapin entitled GOOD GARBAGE that I think pretty much captures the essence of what the Environmental Committee has been working to see happen here at St. Peter’s and in the homes of our parish families. I tried to find a website that would enable you to listen to the song, but I’m not technologically talented enough to do that. I even solicited the help of my granddaughter to find it online the last time we were together (knowing that her computer skills are MUCH more advanced than mine) but alas, she couldn’t find the song in its entirety either. Unfortunately, she heard just enough of it to get it “stuck in her brain” for the remainder of the day, which she said drove her nuts. Guess that was because the tune is catchy and you can actually hear and understand the words. (Imagine that!) Well, anyway…here are the lyrics to GOOD GARBAGE…I hope you like them as much as I do.

Of course, it goes without saying, that none of the things the Environmental Committee has done so far and hopes to continue doing would be possible without the support of our Rector, the staff and members of the Vestry. We here at St. Peter’s are truly blessed to have the leadership of people who “put their money where their mouth is” when it comes to being good stewards of this wonderful world God has provided for us. So to all those who make the decisions….especially when responsible stewardship often comes with a hefty price tag attached….THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

Good Garbage by John Forster & Tom Chapin © 1990 Limousine Music Co. & The Last Music Co. (ASCAP) I had a turkey dinner, threw the bones away. They hauled them to the county dump without delay. By the following Thanksgiving they had turned to clay. They're bio-de, bio-de, bio-degradable garbage. Good Garbage breaks down as it goes. That's why it smells bad to your nose. Bad garbage grows and grows and grows. Garbage is s'posed to decompose. Now styrofoam is bad, it lasts a thousand years. A packing peanut's born and never disappears. So crumple up your comics when you ship your chandeliers. 'Cause comics are bio-de, bio-degradable garbage. Good Garbage breaks down as it goes. That's why it smells bad to your nose. Bad garbage grows and grows and grows. Garbage is s'posed to decompose. Every time that we buy food we also buy the package. Bottles, boxes, bags and cans, they end up in the garbage. Half of all our cash we're spending on our trash. For the sake of Mother Earth, let's get our money's worth! Only buy bio-de, bio-degradable4

Good Garbage breaks down as it goes. That's why it smells bad to your nose. Bad garbage grows and grows and grows. Garbage, garbage, garbage is s'posed to decompose.

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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 communications@stpeterslewes.org.

Please Pray for the safety of our armed forces, especially: Patrick Baker, Phillip Bergeron, Dustin Bradford, Taylor Donahue, Shawn Keller, Amelia Kern, Brit Landry, Justin Neive, Dr. Mark Riddle, Zachary Shea, Andrew Taylor, Lori Wilson, Brad Yskamp .

May Anniversaries 1 The Rev. Carlyle Gill & Carol Wzorek 5 Sue Potts & Karen Kohn 6 Rufus & Kate Malecdan 7 Carol & Jansen Fray 18 Jim & Carol De Catur 24 Bruce & Barb Mellen 28 Dave & Kelley Mallon

Parish Register Baptisms: Confirmations: Jean Keats & Wendy McKeever Holy Unions: Transfers In: Burials:

Warren Smith Denny Petry Rebecca Turner The Jubb family Mary Ron Datterer Joseph F The Kimmel family Phyllis Vannan Judy Bunting Betty Stanec

Tara & Family Jane Porter Beatrice Tubbs Carol Decker Connie Seta Corey Ortwein Craig Taylor Cynthia Hodges Mark & family Haydee James Cronin

Jerry Williams Jim Healy Joe Pastva Julia Lucienne Wolf Nate Willard Phyllis Vannan Ron Fogarty Skip & Kathy Wilson Taylor

1 Tim Campbell 2 Ann-Margaret Donato 2 Jane Thompson 3 Barb Moulinier 5 Debbie Simms 6 Tim Miller 7 Curtis Reinhart, 7 Sam Willard 9 Bill Fisher, Jr. 12 Will Burton 12 Terri Klopp 14 Dean Donavan 14 George Freeman 14 Jenny West 15 Dan Somerset 14 Joanne Shirk 15 Joanne Price 19 Kristy Wells 19 Betsy Hansot 20 Teri Munz 21 The Rev. Mark Harris 22 Grace Lowe 23 Marja Cahoon 23 The Rev. Rita Nelson 24 Art Henry 24 Lorraine Papp 25 Bob Fischer 26 Ben Emery

26 Alec Thomson 27 Marge Connor 27 Ingrid Miller 27 Samantha Welch 29 Linda Raivel 30 Halina Anthany, 30 Ron Ritthaler 30 Robert Patlán 31 Phyllis Frick 31 Carol Ann Medd

May Birthdays

Patrick

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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

2nd

& Market Streets

P.O. Box 464

Lewes, DE 19958

Phone: (302) 645-8479

Fax: (302) 645-0986

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Join us for Choral Evensong on Ascension day,

Thursday, May 17th at 7 PM

The day of Pentecost is Sunday, May 27th