SAINT PETER’S KEYS Newsletter of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lewes, Delaware

November 2017 Volume 13, Issue 11

Dear People of Saint Peter’s, I am sure I have told you this story before or possibly you have heard it before, but it is well worth repeating. There is a story about a woman who gave birth to two twin boys. As the children grew, it became very clear that while they look a lot alike physically, they behaved very different. One boy was hopelessly pessimistic. No matter what happened, he always saw it in the worst possible way. The other boy was the complete opposite and was totally optimistic. By the time the boys reached age ten, the poor mother could take it no longer and decided to seek professional help. Her pediatrician referred her to a child psychologist. After meeting with her and the boys, the psychologist designed a special treatment. When the boys came in one day, he took the children from their mother and locked them each into a separate room. The optimist was locked in a room full of cow manure and the pessimistic twin was placed into a room full of toys. Three hours later, the psychologist brought the mother to the two rooms, confident that the intervention had worked. They first opened the door to the pessimistic boy in the room of toys and they found him sobbing uncontrollably. The mother rushed into the room to

comfort him and the psychologist asked him why he was crying. The boy said that all of toys frightened him because he knew that if he played with them, he would surely break one and thought he would get into trouble. They went to see what had become of the optimistic twin. They opened the door and there was the boy running around the room and throwing up manure in every direction. The psychologist runs over and grabs the

boy and asks him what he is doing. The excited child looks at him and said, "With all this manure, I am sure there HAS to be a pony in here somewhere! I am going to find it!!!" It is amazing how our mindset can

affect the way we approach and experience the world. Things that happen to us can strike us very differently depending upon what is going on inside of us. If we are tired, we may find we lack the patience to endure something that we would normally just let roll off our back. Conversely, something that would normally challenge us, may not seem so significant after we are well rested and experiencing a "good day". Our interior life can really effect how we see and interpret the world. We have come to the month of November, and on the secular calendar the most significant holiday is Thanksgiving. As Americans, we remember the arrival of our forbearers on North American shores, who did not quite know how to survive life in the New World. We commemorate their endurance with a big meal to give thanks for God's providence, the harvest and the kindness of the indigenous natives who showed the pilgrims how to survive. Of course, as Christians, Thanksgiving is nothing new! We believe that every day, every thing, every experience is cause for Thanksgiving or thanking God for his grace, care and compassion. Indeed, an alternative term for Holy Communion is THE GREAT Thanksgiving! And so, as we come to this holiday, we are also conscious of coming to a significant spiritual practice--one well worthy of us consciously redoubling our efforts to practice. (Continued on page 11)

From the Rector...

“We believe that every day, every thing, every experience, is cause for Thanksgiving or thanking God for his grace, care, and compassion.”

In This Issue! Rector’s Article ......................................................................... 1 This ‘n That / Annual Meeting / Stewardship ............... 2 Stephen Ministry / Green Team ........................................ 3 Christian Formation / Youth Group / Advent Wreath Making Workshop ............................... 4 Global Mission / Feed the Children / Capital Punishment Workshop ...................................... 5 Music Notes / Choir Fundraisers .................................... 6-7 Save the Dates / Parish Life Day ........................................ 7 Vestry Minutes ...................................................................... 8-9 Vestry Nominees.................................................................... 10 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Rector’s Article (Continued) ........................................ 11 From the Rear Pew / Trinity Institute / BeachORIGINALS Dining Cards ................................... 12 Prayers, Birthdays, Anniversaries / Primeros Pasos Fundraiser .......................................... 13 Worship Schedule ................................................................ 14 Monthly Calendar ................................................................. 15

Centering Prayer meets every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel. All Welcome

Men’s Breakfast. All men are invited to the monthly men’s breakfast on the second Saturday (11/11) of the month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Ocean Grill, 17252 N Village Main Blvd, Lewes.

Morning Prayer is offered Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel.

A Further Journey: A Class for Men in the Second Half of Their Life. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7 -8:30 p.m. in the SPY Room on the lower level of the Parish Hall. Tom Ledbetter and Ray Michener will lead the conversations and be helped by the planning team of Howard Reign, Chris Mark, Gary Belkot, and Mike Alushin. All men are welcome to join us for this time of enriching conversations of honesty and spirituality with no judgment or criticism. The autumn schedule is as follows: November 13, 27; and December 11.

Saint Peter’s Readers. Join us on Sunday, November 19 at our new time for the winter months—4 p.m. This month we will discuss John Lester’s Corn Singer which is an epic story of crossed cultures with history, adventure, and romance! It is set in the southwest and Europe during WWII. Local author, John Lester, will be with us to share his five-year effort to write and research his book. Betsy Hansot has the book—$12 each. Her phone number is 644-2044. Friends—please remember that all are invited to join us any month! Come when you can, leave when you must! Looking Ahead: The book for December is John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas and we’ll meet on 12/17. Please bring a children’s books to donate. Knit a Prayer Shawl! Join us at 10:30 a.m. on November 20, in the Conference Room. For more information, contact Mary Shea (302-644-2516).

This ‘n That Recurring Events

Sunday, November 5

Immediately following the 9 a.m. service (only one (1) service that day) in the Sanctuary. There is no Pot Luck Luncheon this year

due to Confirmation in the afternoon.

Childcare available upon request— Please contact the office if your

child(ren) will join us that morning!

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ONE LOVE: For God and Each Other 2018 Stewardship Campaign

Watch your mailbox for a special mailing of Saint Peter’s 2018 Stewardship materials highlighting next year’s proposed budget and information about all of the good works that Saint Peter’s is doing in and around the parish. Help us to continue growing our parish and serving the community.

Church Office Closed

The office will be

closed on

Thursday and Friday,

November 23 and 24,

for the Thanksgiving

holiday.

Thank You!

Dear Saint Peter’s Church,

I would like to say thank you for all of the support and prayers that you all have done for me and my family. I am so blessed to have you guys in my life and my parents’ life. It hasn’t been easy but I don’t know where I would be with my faith and where my family would be without the love, kindness, and faith you all have shown toward us. Thank you for all the letters, prayers, books, and support once again.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart and thank you for not abandoning me or my family during these tough times. God bless.

Love, Zachary Krytzer Card (pictured left) was drawn by one of Zach’s friends)

O n a recent TV special about the Voyager Space Mission that provided my generation

with first close-ups of many of our planets and their moons, there was a fascinating end note. Carl Sagan (an astronomer famous for his popular commentaries on the universe) asked NASA to take one last picture. He faced a hard sell because the picture had no scientific purpose…but they finally agreed after lots of lobbying. They pointed Voyager’s camera behind it for the first time since it left earth. And as it left the edge of our Solar system they took a picture back to where it had come from. When the photo was developed, there was an apparent accident, Earth was nowhere to be found. Then as a photographic technician brushed dust off the photographic print before it was filed away, one speck of dust remained stuck…because it wasn’t dust…it was earth as seen from the edge of our own tiny solar system.

Some folks look at the wonders of scientific discovery of our age and see all the beauty, infinite complexity, and vastness of the universe and see an elaborate accident. Others, hopefully you and I, see the hand of a loving creator God who made a “Garden” so vast that our piece of it is but a speck of dust. Yet, we are

made in God’s image so that we can catch a glimpse of our creator’s work and be self-aware and God-aware.

The Psalmist continues, “You have been made them a little lower than God…and given them dominion over the works of your hands….” We often hear this psalm quoted in reference to our

responsibility to care for the gift of this earth. I would also suggest that we look at it in reference to our responsibility to care for each other, we are all God’s special creation. What greater privilege could God have given us than caring for those whom he made “a little lower than God”.

Stephen Ministry lets us work together as a Church family to practice caring for each other. We care for those who are willing to be open to a caring relationship and we care for each other so caring becomes a more natural response. We hope that you will be open to this giving and receiving of caring as well. Any or our clergy or Stephen Ministers or Leaders would be delighted to talk to you about this program.

by Bob Wardwell

Stephen Ministry — What are Human Beings That You are Mindful of Them? (Psalms 8:4)

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Saint Peter's Green Team and a group of marine science graduate students at the University of Delaware Lewes campus are working together on a project to reduce plastic bag pollution. The students are designing the project as part of a class which is teaching them how to communicate effectively with policy makers and ordinary citizens. Professor Danielle Dixon and two of the students met with the Green team to confer on project design and how we can participate in outreach to local businesses, citizens, and community leaders. The students plan to research issues such as what consumers are willing to pay for alternatives to current plastic bags, what alternatives they are currently using, and barriers to alternatives. They will coordinate with the Design Dept. at the University of Delaware in Newark to develop designs for locally themed cloth bags that can be sold in stores in Lewes. We are looking forward to this wonderful new source of energy being brought to an issue that is currently stalled in the Delaware legislature. By Mike Alushin

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

It’s Quiz Time ! The Green Team is sponsoring a monthly contest to give YOU an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge about plastic bags, the kind you get at the grocery store, the pharmacy, the dry cleaner, the bakery, etc. They are everywhere! If you

submit the correct answer to the question, you may win a PRIZE, a reusable, cloth shopping bag made from recycled materials. How many plastic shopping bags does the U.S. go through annually?

a. 30 billion b. 100 million c. 2 billion d. 100 billion

Send your response to Trish Baines at miketrishbaines@gmail.com by November 10. The winner and answer will appear in next month’s Saint Peter’s Keys.

Green Team Partnering With U. Delaware Students to Reduce Plastic Bag Pollution

SAINT PETER'S GREEN TEAM AND A GROUP OF MARINE SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE LEWES CAMPUS

Green Team Partnering With U. Delaware Students to Reduce Plastic Bag Pollution

Children and Youth Christian Formation Our October Parents’ Night Out will be held on November 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Yummy dinner and a movie! Please bring a comfy pillow or blanket/sleeping bag in which your child can cuddle up! Reservations are a MUST by 9 a.m. on October 6. Contact Lorri in the office. Please Note: There will be a $15 charge for each child who is not a member of the parish. Donations of juice boxes, pudding, and fruit cups are gratefully accepted and we continue to be blessed by those who have contributed!

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Calling ALL Youth Grades 7 & Up!

We had our first meeting of the Saint Peter’s Youth Group (grades 7 and up) on Sunday, October 8, and had nine youth and their parents join us for lunch and discussions. The theme for the coming year is Getting Connected With Your Life As An Adult Christian and we will focus on topics of interest for our older youth.

This month we plan to meet at Lefty’s Bowling Alley and Eats on Sunday, November 12 at 1 p.m. We need a firm headcount by November 5. Contact Lorri ASAP.

Our plans for the Youth Retreat on the weekend of December 1-3 in the Lancaster/Hershey, PA area are coming together. We need to know how many will attend no later than November 6 so that we can plan on accommodations. We will be staying at the Eden Resort (www.edenresort.com) in Lancaster and will spend Saturday at Hershey Park. Chaperones needed! Contact Lorri in the office.

Next summer there will be an opportunity for a mission trip to help those affected by the recent disasters — there is definitely going to be a need in so many places! Details to come!

Children’s Sabbath Worship and Mission Project

ALL classes will participate in a mission project making ‘blessing bags’ for those affected by the recent disasters in the US, Puerto Rico and Mexico. A large bin is outside of Lorri’s office to collect items for the bags. We will assemble the bags on November 12 and then offer them at the LIGHT service in the parish hall that day. We hope you will all help us to help those who have experienced tragedy in their lives.

Dollar Store type items are perfect. We need the following (PLEASE NO USED OR OPENED ITEMS):

Looking for Barista Experience? Volunteers Needed to make coffee on Sundays at 10 a.m. One pot usually does it for Coffee and Conversation. Contact the office or add your name to the signup sheet.

Toothpaste & toothbrushes Small shampoos

Washcloths Individually wrapped bars of soap

Decks of cards Small activity books

Crayons

Wide tooth combs $5 gift cards (McDonald’s, Wendy’s, etc.

Socks Chap sticks

All-purpose wipes Non-perishable foods (granola bars, raisins, etc.).

Gallon sized re-closable plastic bags

Advent Wreath Making

All are invited to join us in the Parish Hall on Sunday, November 26, at noon to make your Advent Wreath for this year. Supplies are limited, so please contact Lorri in the office to register. Mark your calendar! We will start off with a soup lunch. Bring a dessert or crusty bread/rolls to share.

SPY Explorers. Our SPY Explorers team, Alan George and Tom Sturgis, is planning 3 events for our youth grades 4 and up. All three trips will involve going to Harbor Health Care here in Lewes. As you know, Tom and Alan have been talking about doing some Mission type events with the SPY Explorers. Details of our first three are included below. Permission Slips required. Please let Lorri know who is participating and the dates ASAP!!! Sunday, October 2—Go to HHC after Trunk or Treat. Leave St. Peter's at 4 p.m. in costume. Return to St. Peters at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 12—Leave St. Peter's at 2:30 p.m. Go to HHC to play Bingo with residents. Re-turn to St. Peter's at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 3—Make Christmas Cards and Cookies to take to HHC. Leave St. Peter's at 2:30 p.m. Return to St. Peter's at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 3— Make Christmas Cards and Cookies to take to HHC. Leave St. Peter's at 2:30 p.m. Return to St. Peter's at 4 p.m.

Chris Miller-Marcin will facilitate a workshop on Capital Punishment on November 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The workshop is one of Chris’ diaconate projects for the Diocese necessary to complete as she moves forward to become a deacon.

Panel members include the Reverends Ron Gerber, Mark Harris, Larry Hofer, and Ray Michener who will touch on our Baptismal Covenant, Scripture and Anglican/Episcopal Tradition. Jeremy Collins will speak on what our reason says about Capital Punishment (the unevenness of administering justice in this country, how a person’s color affects sentencing, what DNA testing has meant for persons on death row, etc.). Carol Wzorek will be Q& A moderator. Moderator for the evening is Don Peterson.

The event is co-sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice.

Refreshments served. All are welcome!

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Global Mission and Outreach (GM&O) Committee The global mission team is committed to engaging lay leadership in "hands on" action as well as supporting communities in need through funding. We define “global” beyond the boundaries of Lewes. Our engagement this year in interfaith conversations and training of lay leadership in new forms of mission action are examples of continuing efforts to live into this commitment. In addition to thoughtfully allocating parish funds for world crisis, we strive to inform ourselves and the parish of world events and act on behalf of those in need. We continue to support and provide representation to the local Progressive Interfaith Alliance Coalition working to resettle refugees and support our established, neighboring émigré community. We were a part of the planning and implementation the Sussex County Peace Week March and Rally on Saturday, September 16; and were honored to have Fr. Jeff accept the Peace Pole presented at that Rally on behalf of the City of Lewes. You will find it on Mulberry Street between the Parish Hall and the Ryves Holt House. In conjunction with Peace Week, we collected school supplies and winter apparel for the children living in Syrian refugee camps and thank all of those who helped us to overflow our donation bin. We are continuing our working relationship with our friends in the Episcopal parish of Ste. Pierre in Mirebalais, Haiti to jointly use our parish resources and personal gifs to their fullest in Asset Based Community Development projects. Toward that goal, a small group of us will be journeying to Haiti in early February to spend time with our friends there as we share and learn from one another how best to utilize our resources and talents in this regard

Financially this year, we have supported, amidst other projects, the work of Episcopal Relief and Development in their efforts to assist those affected by this season’s devastating hurricanes, have contributed to Doctors Without Borders, and the building fund for the Central Delaware Islamic Community’s new Mosque.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 14, in the Conference Room at 7 p.m. Please plan to join us. ~the Global Mission Team

Pictured left: John Michael Sophos poses with the many boxes and bags containing school supplies and winter apparel for the children living in Syrian refugee camps. The Committee is most grateful for all of the donations.

WORKSHOP Feed the Children Heart and Soul Ministry Annual Coat Drive is continuing in the Parish Hall where all of the boxeds are set up! Please consider donating gently-used coats, scarves, gloves, and hats to help the less fortunate. Deadline for donations is

November 10.

The Be An Angel Tree will be available for picking tags on after the worship services on November 11 and 12. All gifts and tags must be returned to the church office by December 6.

Feed the Children Heart and Soul Ministry

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Music Notes

2017–2018 St. Cecilia Guild

Thank you to parishioner Gail Donahue of DeBellis + Ferrara for designing and producing the 2017–18 St. Cecilia Guild brochure. Copies were mailed to all parishioners and friends of the Guild. Additional copies are available in the parish office as well as the narthex.

LEWES CHAMBER PLAYERS

Sunday, November 12 | 3 p.m.

Parlez-vous français? Join us for a concert of spectacular French arias sung by internationally renowned countertenor, Augustine Mercante, a Delaware resident. The new Hubbard harpsichord is featured in Rameau and Messiaen’s religious devotion, beautifully expressed by the strings.

Thank you to all who helped make the choir's wine-

tasting fundraiser at Bin 66

a huge success!

Good Cooking Men

Our parish is fortunate to have several good-cooking men.....AND......five of them have agreed to be part of an upcoming fundraiser for the choir's Ely Cathedral pilgrimage. Here is how it will work:

Tickets will be sold from Dec. 3 - Jan. 6 during coffee hours and at the parish office as well as through choir members

Tickets will be $5 each - you circle which "cook" you want on your ticket stub

Winners (one per "cook") will be drawn on January 6 at the Epiphany dinner

Winners will then talk with the cook to discuss menu and date on which the cook will prepare a meal for the winner and a few guests

Oh, yes......you probably want to know who these five good-cooking men are! They are:

Sounds like fun, right? Be sure to get some tickets so you don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

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St. Peter’s Cookie Walk - Baking Days

Friday, November 17 — Sugar Cookies (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Thursday, December 14 — Gingerbread Men (1 p.m. pm - ????)

One of our goals for the first St. Peter’s Cookie Walk is to provide patrons with a wide variety of Christmas Cookies. In addition to the cookies you are already baking at home, we are getting together on the two baking days listed above, to work on those classic cookies. Come anytime during the designated hours and bring batches of cookie dough all ready for us to roll, cut, decorate, bake and freeze or store for the big day. We’d love to have you stay and join in the fun, but if your time is limited, please feel free to drop off your dough - the elves in the kitchen will be happy to bake it for you!

Below are the Sugar Cookie and the Gingerbread Men recipes. Come and sip some hot chocolate, listen to some Christmas Carols, bake some cookies, and help St. Peter’s Choir reach the goal of the best Cookie Walk in town, to benefit the choir’s trip to Ely Cathedral next summer. Things to bring:

Cookie dough (chilled): Sugar Cookie dough on 11/17 and Gingerbread dough on 12/14 Rolling pins Cookie Cutters Decorations (sprinkles, colored sugars, icings, raisins, etc.) Cooling racks Flour for rolling Storage containers

Thanks so much! Trish and Joanne

Daylight Saving Time ends on Saturday,

November 4. Set your clocks back one hour

before you go to sleep!

Listen and Leap!

November 18—8:30 a.m. to

3:15 p.m. at Saint Anne’s

Episcopal Church in

Middletown, DE. Parish Life

Day is a fun-spirited, community

day, that is often referred to as

our second convention. For over

ten years, it has drawn

approximately 200 people annually from Delaware and the

surrounding areas. In addition to special guests, the day includes;

a wide-range of workshops, 30+ vendors, morning and closing

reflection, music, Bishop’s message, an all-day children’s

program, breakfast, and lunch. There is something for everyone –

a true family affair. Come join the fellowship, fun, and educational

opportunities! For more information or to register,

visit: goo.gl/sAJZ4V

Sugar Cookies 1 ½ C sifted confectioners sugar 1 C softened butter 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp almond extract 2 ½ C all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar Cream Butter and sugar. Mix in egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Combine dry ingredients. Stir into butter mixture until a soft dough forms. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. Divide dough in half. Roll out on lightly floured pastry cloth. Cut out desired shapes and decorate. Bake at 375 for 7 - 8 minutes. Cool completely. Store in airtight container or freeze.

Mom’s Gingerbread Cookies ½ C shortening (Crisco) 1 tsp baking soda 2 ½ C all purpose flour 1 tsp ground ginger ½ C sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ C molasses ½ tsp ground cloves 1 egg

Beat the shortening until softened. Add about half the flour, the sugar, the molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover dough and chill for 3 hours or until easily handled. Roll each half of the dough to a ⅛” tp ¼” thickness. Cut out the gingerbread men with cookie cutter. Transfer to an ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375 for 5 - 6 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool. Ice with powdered sugar icing.

Powdered Sugar Icing

1 C powdered (confectioners) sugar ¼ tsp vanilla 1 Tbls milk

Mix all ingredients together using 1 Tbls milk or enough until spreading consistency is achieved.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Centering Prayer Retreat with Mother Carlyle. Join Mother Carlyle on Saturday, November 4 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) in the Chapel for the Centering Prayer Retreat. Contact the office to register.

Advent Quiet Day. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays on Friday afternoon, December 8 (2 to 4 p.m.) in the Parish Hall. Join Mother Carlyle on this sacred quiet journey through the four weeks of Advent as we prepare for the coming of the Christ Child. Contact the office to register.

Vestry Minutes Saint Cecilia Guild (T. J. Thomas was present to give report)

2017-2018 Saint Cecilia Guild brochures have been mailed out to 527 families. Thanks to Gail Donahue for the printing and mailing. Twenty percent of donors are non- parishioners. Robert Paten will host “donor reception.” Starting to schedule events for 2018-2019 seasons.

Music programs going well. Thirty-six people in adult choir and added three more to the bells. Fund raising committee for the Ely Trip has lots of events planned. Cost is around $3,500 per person.

Additional cost to hire organist to play and some professional singers being hired to balance out choir. Raffle tickets were discussed. Pat C. made a motion to have up to 5 limited ticket events over the next

several months. Each event would be limited to 200 tickets. Bob F. seconded and all present agreed.

Sue expressed her concern of the number of fundraising events scheduled for the different committees. Discussion followed. Planned Giving

2018 Stewardship information has been mailed out. To date, we have received 22 pledges (2 same, 16 raised and 1 lower).

Property (Howard continues to work on the inventory) Christian Formation (as presented by Lorri)

Church School has started and we have 35 children and youth registered for nursery through grade 8 at this time. We have gotten off to a great start and have a wonderful group of volunteers working with us this year.

Dinner and a Movie now has several teenagers from the parish who are willing to work so we have plenty of coverage for the coming year! (This month we will meet on October 7, at 5:30 p.m.)

Youth Group. The formation of a new Saint Peter ’s Youth Group is becoming a reality. We have identified 8-10 older youth in grades 8 and up. Our first meeting will be held on Sunday, October 8 at noon, for an informational luncheon. Parents are invited to attend this first meeting. Going forward, will generally meet on the first Sunday of the month in the SPY room at noon for lunch and discussion. Father Jeff, Father Mark, and Lorri will lead the group. A Youth Retreat is planned for December 1-3 in the Hershey, PA area and we will spend all day Saturday, December 2, at Hershey Park for some fun and fellowship.

The Trunk or Treat on Mulberry Street event will take place on Sunday, October 29 when we will close Mulberry Street from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Members and friends are invited to decorate their trunks and hand out treats to the children. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and best decorated trunks. We will open the event to the community.

Annual Meeting. All Church School classes are canceled on Sunday, November 5, for the Annual Meeting which will take place at 10 a.m. Following the 9 a.m. service. We will have the nursery open and childcare available to anyone who would like to attend the meeting. Parents are asked to notify us if they would like to drop off their child(ren) so that we can plan appropriately.

Children’s Sabbath will be held on Sunday, November 12. The mission project will entail making ‘blessing bags’ for those affected by the recent hurricanes and earthquakes. Items being collected are toiletries, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, wide tooth combs, decks of cards, deodorant, chap stick, small toys, low denomination gift cards to purchase food, non-perishable foods, etc. We also need gallon-sized sealable plastic bags for the items. The collection bin is located outside of Lorri’s office. Families are invited to meet in the Parish Hall at 9:30 a.m. during the church school hour that day to fill the bags. We will offer our gifts during the LIGHT service at 10:30 a.m.

Advent Events. Two events have been planned for Advent. Advent Wreath Making will take place at noon in the Parish Hall on Sunday, November 26. This

event is open to all in the parish. Advent Quiet Day will take place on Friday, December 8, from 2 to 4 in the Parish Hall and will

again be led by Mother Carlyle. Junior Warden’s Report (as presented by Jay) This summer we began the master plan process for St Peter's current and future mission and ministry needs…Our “Open Door” Project

Background The conclusion of St Peter's February 2017 visioning retreat led by St David's Rector Frank Allen was: "Hire Design Firm to Prepare a Master Plan and Move Forward." After contacting several design firms, St Peter's master plan committee (Sue Potts, Natalie Kerr, DJ Turnell, Tom Crowley, Randy Burton, Father Jeff and Jay Rooney) recommended we hire Kimmel Associates to develop a facilities plan needed to accomplish St Peter’s mission and vision for today and the future meetings with St Peter’s members and friends, the visioning retreat group, and stakeholder focus groups formed the basis of a master plan.

October Update From all the congregation meetings, Kimmel Associate first estimated St Peter ’s would need about 25,000 square feet to accomplish all the request of the focus groups…a space much larger than we can probably accommodate on St Peter’s Square. And a space we probably would not be able to afford.

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We worked with Kimmel to develop a phased approach and to reduce the total required square footage. We are now down to approximately 17,000 square feet in total…with phase 1 being about 8,600 square feet, phase 1 stretch adding about 1,400 square feet if we find we want to afford it, and phase 2 in the distant future of about 7,700 square

Now is the time for Kimmel to perform some of their architectural design magic so we can see what future buildings might look like. Kimmel will present several preliminary design alternatives later in October and we will all have a chance to see what a beautiful addition these design alternatives might make to St Peter’s Square…and to further discuss how any changes and additions will serve our present and future needs. Once we see and discuss the first design alternatives there will be changes and additions as needed.

Final deliverables from this master plan study will include architectural renderings and conceptual floor plans...complete with the necessary cost estimates to help make decisions on how St Peter’s might implement future changes.

A special thank you to all who have already participated in the “Open Door” project. A Property Committee. I’m of the opinion that St Peter’s needs a property committee to properly handle all

the needs of St Peter’s Square. This committee would assist the Jr. Warden to take care of St Peter’s building needs in a timely and cost effective way. They would also provide continuity for repetitive work such as brick and mortar repair, HVAC systems, general building repairs, etc. Right now we have numerous important projects that are not getting done in a timely manner. More on this property committee concept next month.

Adult Formation

EfM Mentors attend a “refresher’ course the last two days in Rehoboth. This is the only group in the Diocese of Delaware. Our EfM class has 12 members all from Saint Peter’s.

Ray and Tom’s Men Group is going well. Quiet Day planned for December 8.

Pastoral Care

All female Stephen Ministers have been assigned but we have male ministers available. Have people waiting for mentors.

Parish Life

Boat Cruise was well attended. Reservations must be made for the Bishop’s Concentration on December 9. Only two people signed up for the bowing league.

Mission and Outreach

Around 150 people attended the Peace Walk. Large tub of items were collected for the Syrian children. Haiti trip planned for February 2018.

Art Show (Meetings will begin in January) Rector’s Report

Bonnie Osler is considering resigning from the Vestry due to scheduling conflicts. History Book Festival: Have received their insurance certificate. Book committee has some security

concerns with one of their authors and has contacted the City police. ACS Technologies (our computer program for the membership data base and financial books) will be

transferring to Realm. This new program will store all records in icloud. Will be reviewing and discuss at a future meeting.

Daughters of the King spiritual group is up and running. Will commission members in December. Looking into ways we can help families in Puerto Rico. Jeff will be leaving with group October 8 for two weeks in Scotland with group and the will be home for a day

before going to CREDO for the remainder of the month. Ray, Mark, Carlyle, Larry, and Ron Gerber will be handling all services.

November 5 there will be one service at 9 a.m. followed with the Annual Meeting in the Church. At 4 p.m. that day there will be a state-wide Confirmation and Receiving of new members with Bishop Shaw from the Diocese of Easton.

Jeff will be on vacation November 11 through the 19. Old Business

Open Door Project will be presented to the parish at the Annual Meeting. Ava Caruso has agreed to represent Saint Peter’s at the Diocesan Convention as the under 30 candidate.

New Business

Melissa Aulgar takes food from the Narthex to the Community Resource Center. Chris Miller- Marcin is having a “Pantry Box” built to place around the patio where people can put food in and those in need can take food out.

Bob F. made a motion to re-adopt policy from minutes of the May 2013 Vestry Meeting. “Vestry will approve all fund raising projects.” All present agreed.

(Continued from page 8)

November 2017 Saint Peter’s Keys—Page 9

Nomination Candidates for Vestry

Drew McKay. I would be honored to serve on the Vestry to support the missions of Saint Peter’s, particularly as we plan for the future. I appreciate and value our wide range of members, by age, by experience, by theological background, and yet are united in common pursuit of a deeper understand of our own faith and our calling in this place. Since I stopped my virtually full-time travel for work, I have become increasing engaged in volunteer activities in Lewes and in Delaware. At Saint Peter’s, I have been an usher, an art show volunteer, and a member of the Financial Advisory Committee. Elsewhere I am an in-take counselor at the Community Resource Center, a member of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Steering Committee, and a member of one state and two local commissions. Susan, myself and our two sons, who are at CHHS, have resided in Lewes since 2007.

James J. Berrigan. I reside in the city of Lewes, and have been a member of Saint Peter’s for about eight years. My wife and I attend the Wednesday night services, and at times I assist at these services by reading prayers for the people.

I have helped set up for Seeker meetings in the past, and have volunteered for several years at the Art Show in July. My wife and I also attend the Lenten series and volunteer to help out with that whenever we can. I believe in Saint Peter’s and the work that they do to support the local community. My career involved working as a manager in the Information Technology field at a newspaper where I was employed for 44 years. While there, I was on the board of the Federal Credit Union and directed the United Way campaign for 4 years. I developed a sense for listening to other folks’ ideas and how to form a consensus. The skill sets I developed over the years in my professional life could be used as an asset on the vestry. I currently serve as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Casa San Francisco, the Overfalls and Beebe Health Care. I formerly served as treasurer for FCHSP.

Jacqueline L. Ferris. My first church home was Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland where I attended until leaving for Towson State University, (B.S) and Loyola College, (M.Ed.) ultimately pursuing a thirty one year career in the Baltimore City Public School System. It was a privilege to serve as principal of Lakeland Elementary Middle School for the last ten years until I retired in 2010.

My search for the meaning of God began in earnest when my younger brother was killed in a tragic accident at the age of nineteen. Searching led down many twists and turns with no answers. Formal church seemed out of reach until I attended a Lenten Series

at Saint Peter’s. I knew I was home and joined in 2014. Since then I have traveled to Iona, become an Altar Guild member, served as a Chalice Bearer, Lay Eucharist Minister, Verger, attended Bible Study, chaired the Art Show Silent Auction for three years, and am in my last year of study in Education for Ministry. In July 2018, I will serve as Co-Chair for the 52

nd Saint Peter’s Art Show and will become a

member of the Order of the Daughters of the King.

Thank you for considering me to become a member of the Vestry. It will be my mission to support Saint Peter’s and spread the joy of knowing Jesus.

Natalie R. Kerr. I have been an active member of Saint Peter’s for over 10 years. Perhaps some of you know me from Seekers which I managed until it closed. I also served on the Vestry for two terms. Currently, I am a mentor for EfM, a Stephen Ministry leader and serve on the Open Door Project committee. I have lived in Milton since 1994 & worked as a hospice R.N. until I retired. I

graduated from Chester County Hospital School of Nursing & Widener University. I enjoy sewing, photography and traveling. Saint Peter’s is an important part of my life. It is my pleasure to serve on the Vestry.

Donna Strachan-Ledbetter. After nearly four years at Saint Peter’s, I am ready to be considered as a candidate for the Vestry and this year marks 21 years as a member of the Episcopal Church! My former rector helped me realize that the Catholic Church was the church of my ‘childhood’ and the Episcopal Church the church of my ‘adulthood.’ This is where I have really thrived! My husband Tom and I feel grateful to this warm and welcoming community that nurtures our faith and spirits—we love it here at Saint Peter’s! As a pastoral psychotherapist and former university professor, it was a natural for me to get involved as a Stephen Ministry Leader for the past two years and I also like participating in the many communal activities and spiritual programs offered here.

At Trinity parish in Wilmington, I served on the Vestry for four years. At the Diocesan level, I am currently a Safe Church Trainer and in the past, I served on the Diocesan Response Team on Same-Sex Relations. Additionally, for the Bishop’s office and other faith denominations, I have served as a referral source to provide therapy for clergy, as a consultant and leader whenever needs arose such as facilitating church staff development, congregational conflict, congregational grief, and clergy misconduct. Regularly I’ve offered psycho-spiritual classes, retreats, and workshops for congregations and continuing ed for Stephen Ministry.

For my entire adult life, including my former years as a Catholic, I have felt called to serve God’s people through my professional work, my volunteer work in the local secular community, and as a parishioner in my faith community. I would be honored to continue to serve in the capacity of a Vestry member.

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Vestry Nominees

Church Women, a spiritually supportive and social organization for the women of Saint Peter’s, supports the church’s mission of

outreach by sponsoring two major fundraising events annually: the December Soup Luncheon and Raffle and Saint Peter’s Art Show Luncheon and Raffle in July. All women of Saint Peter’s are encouraged to take part in ECW activities. To receive news updates and event reminders, as well as minutes from informational meetings, send your name and email address to Teri Munz (tfmunz@gmail.com). Next ECW Informational Meeting is Wednesday, November 8, at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room. All women of Saint Peter’s, newcomers or long-timers, are welcome to attend. Agenda items will include plans for the December 2 Soup Luncheon and Raffle and the Cookie Walk choir fundraiser on December 16. If you would like to make a donation request or add an item to the agenda, contact Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer (mbpksic@comcast.net / 856-261-1371) or Ellen Werner (ewerner921@aol.com / 302-604-8444) prior to the meeting.

All women of Saint Peter’s and their friends are welcome. Please bring a beverage or a sweet or savory treat to share and join us on the dates below:

Tuesday, November 14, 6 – 8 p.m., at the home of Molly Rudgers, in Hawkseye, Lewes

Tuesday, December 12, 6 – 8 p.m., at the home of Delores Wardwell, in Senators, Lewes

Directions will be sent to those on the ECW email list — or go to the online church directory, highlight the desired address, and right click to link to a Google map.

United Thank Offering Fall Ingathering: boxes will be distributed at worship services on November 11 & 12, and collected at services on December 2 and 3. UTO benefits Episcopal Church outreach in the U.S. and around the world. Adding a donation to the box each day is

a great way to show our children how we can all make a difference, coin by coin. Please be generous! December 2 Soup Luncheon & Raffle. Volunteers are needed on December 1 for prep work and on December 2 to serve, sell raffle tickets, and clean up. Speak to Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer or Ellen Werner (contact info above) if you can help. Thanks to Harvey Holthaus for donating a handcrafted Holiday Wreath, Elinor Boyce for a Handwoven Basket, Connie Miller and Diane Marshall for baking and decorating a Gingerbread House, and Roberta Lindsay and Tracy Mulveny for assembling a Basket of Gourmet Items. Raffle tickets will be distributed at church and by mail. Watch the window of Citizens Bank on Second Street for posters showing the raffle items! Bakers Wanted! Saint Peter’s Choir is holding a Cookie Walk fundraiser on December 16 to benefit their August 2018 musical residency at Ely Cathedral in England: see separate article in this issue of “Keys.” Women on Our Own is a monthly gathering of women who are widowed, divorced, or living independently. Contact Judy Cousins, 302-231-8788, or Nancy Ruscoe, 302-236-0858, for information about coming events. Questions about ECW? Contact Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer (mbpksic@comcast.net / 856-261-1371) or Ellen Werner (ewerner921@aol.com / 302-604-8444).

November 2017 Saint Peter’s Keys—Page 11

This November, this Thanksgiving, let us try to emulate the optimistic twin. Try, as much as possible, to eschew complaining, judging, and interpreting the actions of others. I know it may sound like a tall order for some of us, I know that it is something that I will probably trip up on, but I truly believe that it is a practice that can really help us reconnect with God. So here's the challenge--you are welcome to select one or try them all if you can:

1. For one month, try NOT to complain at all--if you start, stop yourself as soon as you can.

2. Before you close your eyes to sleep each night, try to think of five things you are thankful for that happened to you during the day.

3. Begin a journal of Thanksgiving--try to keep a list of people, places, and things that you are thankful for and pull it out when you are feeling unfortunate or sad.

4. For each day of the month, write a thank you note to someone who has done something for you or for whom you really thank God for bringing them into your life.

5. Commit to saying thank you to everyone who serves or assists you, either because it is their job or because they help and care for you.

Saint Julian of Norwich, famously once said, "Count all as gift!" Strive to look for the blessing in each moment— after all, that is why we call the now, the present! Please keep me in your prayers and know that you are daily in mine.

Jeff+

(Rector’s Article—Continued from page 1)

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From the Rear Pew by The Rev. E. Perren Hayes RELIGION is the word for this month. It has to do with God. But when we look at the origin of this word, we find that it to be a very complicated word. And when we seek with great care, whole new picture is placed before us.

The first two letters – RE – suggest repetition; remaking. We are convinced that positive repetition will construct a specific relationship with God. So when we REconstruct our lives in a “religion” pattern, then our lives will form a structure on which to stand.

The “-ligion” part of the word, however, has to do with rope! A rope to shape us, bind us, indeed even force us into a very specific pattern. This pattern of life is the result of a total commitment to a list of rules, regulations, and practices! This will form our relationship with God. And if we follow them, we shall please God in every way.

NOT SO!!

It was Julius Caesar who changed the basic structure of human life. He destroyed the democratic Greek-based Republic of Rome. The Greeks had devised a “one man, one vote” democratic system to be used in each of the cities. This worked very well when the citizen body was small enough that everyone could “hear” the speakers. Rome – with its Latin, legal, language – worked out a form of representative government to rule the larger Empire. Although it was slower, SPQR – Senatus Populus Que Romanum – worked well. But that democratic life was destroyed

by Julius Caesar. Force and Power were his “new” foundation. Rules and regulations were presented by the government to the people. Their task was to obey. Belief (personal thinking – freedom!) was irrelevant!

Now the New Testament shows – both in the parables of Jesus and in the writings of Paul and John – this is not the way. Both Jesus and Paul read the Old Testament in a manner that highlighted the

four principles of large-scale human living: Freedom; Justice; Equality; Kindness. These are decisions made by the heart/mind, based on these principles. Legislation was not necessary; everyone knew the principles; and if there was difficulty in making a decision, conversation with one or more “elders” could clarify matters. And Freedom, Justice, Equality, and Kindness continued as the foundation upon which all decisions are made.

Modern archaeological study shows that this existed for several thousand years before either the Greeks or the Romans had developed into a formal People. Cuneiform clay tablets more than 7000 years BC/BCE reflect a society based on these Four Principles: in Egypt and in the Code of Hammurabi. He may well have invented alphabet language: 3000 years before Egyptian hieroglyphics! And that was about 2500 years before the Hebrews arrived in Egypt. Alexander “the Great” had been taught by Aristotle to bring peace to the whole – widening – world by providing a common language – Greek. This was about 400 years before the birth of Jesus. The city of Rome was just beginning to become a center. And from all this there evolved the idea/concept of God!

Continued next month

SAVE THE DATES!

SAINT PETER’S IS A PARTNER SITE!

visit: goo.gl/kHc5ck for schedule and list of speakers

BeachORIGINALS Discount Dining Cards have arrived! These cards offer great deals during the off-season at the following local restaurants: a(MUSE.), The Backyard, Bangkok Thai Cuisine, Beachside Bar & Grill, Blackwall Hitch, The Brick Hotel Restaurant, The Café on 26, Casa DiLeo, Cilantro, The Clubhouse at Baywood, A Different Kitchen, Eden, Forgotten Mile Ale House, Go Brit!, Indigo Indian Cuisine, JAM Bistro, Jerry's Seafood, Just in Thyme, Kindle, Lefty's Alley & Eats, Mariachi, Matt's Fish Camp, The Pond, Rehoboth Ale House, Rose & Crown, Striper Bites, The Vineyard Wine Bar & Bistro. They cost just $20 each and are good until April 30, 2018. Half of the cost goes towards our Children and Youth Programs. Come by the

office during the week to purchase your discount dining card or see Lorri on Sundays in the Parish Hall.

Prayer List

Jill Stevens, Mary Beth Crafts, Dorothy Crowley, Dot Sophos, Gabriel Loeser, Tim Dunham, Eleanor Huber, Packard, Jo Miller-Marcin, Jason Somerset, Bill Peterson, Jim Isaminger, Greg Martin, Stephen Leaders, Ministers and Care Receivers, Mark Harris, Gibson Alula McDade, Janina, Eileen, Sean, Lois, Fred, Andy, Zach, Mary Beth, Ellen, Bob, Sharon Walsh, Kerri Layton, Perren, baby Evelyn, Paulette Evans, Pamelia Martin, Mary Helms, Mike Clemmer, Harry Schoen, Barbara Black, Janet, Phil Kless, Steven Van Gorden, Jack Fisher, Mel Craig, Libby Bayley, Susan Robinson, Patrick Cooney, David Boyce, Cindy King, Beverly King, Betty Hill, Alan Steele, Maureen, Annmarie, Bob, Evelyn Kyritsis, Donald Prol, all affected by Hurricanes Harvey & Irma, Ginnie Holthaus, George, Dave Mallon, Doris Ball, Rose Wall, Candace, Rob Freeman, Casey baker and unborn baby, Chris Lewis, Aber twins, Jack Campbell, Father Norm, Polly, Beverly and James Collins, Meg, Fay Ried, Mary Lou , Stephen, Meg, Bob Derr, Wendy Martin, Nelma Keen, Tara Hornick.

Contact Us!

Please contact the Parish Office (302-645-8479 / office@stpeterslewes.org) if you:

Change your address, phone number, or email address Are in the hospital or planning to go to the

hospital Had a baby or a death in your family Are getting married Are requesting prayers

Armed Forces Phillip B, Mark F., Zachary S., Ian M.,

Tisha N., and their families

Deaths Bill Barry, Polly Margargal, Regina Palkon, Stephen Pringle, and Darren Walsh.

November 2017 Saint Peter’s Keys—Page 13

Celebrating This Month

1. Carol and Phil Kless 6. Donna and Tom Ledbetter 10. Christopher and Lynda Allen 13. Alec and Mary Thomson 14. Skip and Veronica Faust 18. Carole and Jon Woodyard 25. Dot and Ron Barlow Mariann and Steve Shirk 26. John and Susan Symons 28. Amy and Chad Heers

1. Emma Schultz 2. Jonah Coughenour, Evan Mallon, Lily Mallon 4. Jack Gallagher, Sue Wimmer

5. Ken Alumno, Jennifer Biddle, Judy Cousins, Rick Simms

6. Martine Downing, Alan George, Lee Levis 8. Amy Heers, George Huguenin, Andy Krytzer, Gordon Lewis, Clint Phillips

10. Jeff Ross 11. Carlyle Gill 13. Mike Faust, Patty Warden, Don Wiedmann 14. Keith Harpster, Susan Keyser, Melanie Reinhart, Dee Reuben, Domenic Thompson 15. Jean Basore, Tom Reale 16. Georgette Regnault, Richard Scalenghe 17. Jen Mason 19. Arlene Lookup, Joe Reilly 20. Mya DiSabatino, Patricia Tonielli 21. Scott Aijo, Bob Wardwell 22. Doug Craig, Peter Grant, Bonny Mears 24. Bill Cowan, Kathy Edwards, Nancy Grasing 25. Alex Koppenhaven, Nathalie Willard 26. George Farrah, Ruth Heeder, Kelley Mallon,

Ali Myers 27. Carolyn Dec, Tom Sturgis, Bobbie Wheeler 28. Riki Burton, Patricia Morgan, Jay Rooney,

Susan Trone 29. Tom Hoffmann 30. Acadia Coughenour, Red Moulinier

On Friday, November 10, the Board of Directors of Primeros Pasos Early Learning Center will host a fundraising dinner/dance featuring The Funsters. Tickets for this event are $60 per person and may be purchased online at PrimerosPasosDE.org or by contacting Tom Sturgis at 302-703-2202.

An outreach program of the Diocese of Delaware, Primeros Pasos moved into their first permanent facility in April and now serves 30 children ages 12 weeks to 5 years. An additional 9 elementary-age students are served in a pre and after school program. Since its founding 20 years ago, the center has provided quality education to under served children in Sussex County. Members of St. Peter's parish has supported the program since its exception. Currently, Father Jeff serves as the diocesan representative to the board and Chris Miller-Marcin and a committee of her Feed the Hunger Program prepares hot lunches for the school. The event will be held at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown.

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Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church Sanctuary in the heart of Lewes for

all who seek peace and wish to grow in the love of God.

211 Mulberry Street Post Office Box 464 Lewes, DE 19958

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Saint Peter's Episcopal Church serves the City of Lewes, Delaware, and its surrounding communities. Located in the heart of the First Town of the First State, Saint Peter's is one of the oldest congregations in the state of Delaware. The church has served the community faithfully since 1681. Today, Saint

Peter's is more active than ever. We strive to be a warm and welcoming congregation and invite anyone seeking a relationship with Christ to join us.

Saint Peter’s Church Clergy

The Reverend Jeffrey Austin Ross, Rector The Reverend Canon Mark Harris, Priest Associate

The Reverend Carlyle Gill, Priest Associate The Reverend Larry Hofer, Priest Associate

The Reverend Ray Michener, Priest Associate

Staff Adele Fluharty, Parish Administrator

T. J. Thomas, Minister of Music Lorri Camilleri, Director of Family Ministry

Bob Reehorst, Sexton Samantha Welch, Nursery Caregiver

Vestry Members Bob Wardwell, Senior Warden Jay Rooney, Junior Warden

Stuart Brahs, Treasurer Pat Casadei, Bob Fischer,

Tracy Mulveny, Pat Okoniewski, Bonnie Osler, Sue Potts,

Howard Reign, John Michael Sophos, Barbara Tenney, Tina Wical

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