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The Rock Road

The Rev. Dick El-wood, Interim Rector

The Rev. Thomas Murray III, Associate Rector

Linda Jordan, Dir. Parish Life

December 2016

Chrisie Jennings, Parish Administrator

Janet Boutin, Director, School

Gavin Rogers, Missions

Guy Scott, Facilities Manager

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ST. JEROME JOTS SJLG has created a space for a "Kid's Book Nook" at the Kerrville Urgent Care Center. There is a sign there that reads, "Hi, Kids! Hope you enjoy this book nook provided by St. Peter's Episcopal Church St. Jerome Library Guild." Ann Wickham donated two small chairs and a table and SJLG purchased a small rug and child sized shelves to create a reading area for children to enjoy while waiting to see the doctor or waiting with a parent for their visit. There are about thirty-five books available that SJLG members update and maintain on a weekly basis, keeping everything clean, disinfected, and tidy.

Our plan is to have additional book nooks at additional future locations.

In case you have time to do some reading during the Christmas season, we recommend Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas by Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter by C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton; and for children, A Story of Three Trees by Steven E. Robinson and illustrated by Cave Hen-derson.

Please be advised much appreciated generous readers: SJLG will not be accepting any more donated books until further notice. We have had SO many wonderful books donated that we have no more space to house ad-ditional books until after we have our next book sale sometime next year.

SJLG will not meet in December, and we will change our meeting date to the first Wednesday of the month in 2017 in order to accommodate more of the members' schedules. Therefore, our next meeting will be Wednes-day, January 3, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. in the Library for a business meeting. The first book review of 2017 will be in February.

Thanks be to God for all our many blessings in 2016.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a

Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, and a

Happy New Year!!!

A WORD FROM FATHER TOM…

Listen and Look with the Ear and Eye of the Holy Spirit

As we grow older, our ideas and thoughts change, maybe not radically but they change. Hopefully they mature. Experiences affirm, disaf-firm and shape those ideas and thoughts. Christmas to a 5 year old and then later to that same 55 year old can be fundamentally differ-ent. Santa may go from a person to a spirit. God can become more intimate and personal or distant and ethereal.

The Holidays will bring many experiences to shape not only our own individual thoughts and ideas of God but our loved ones as well. We can Hustle and Bustle God right out of the picture. God is in every circumstance of our life. Sometimes he is very hard to find but he is always there. You may think that it is easy to see and hear God at Christmas but think again. In the midst of the busyness of the Holidays God can be totally missed. Stop! Look! And Listen!

Come Holy Spirit Come. Come now and be upon us here.

Father, take our eyes and see through them, Our ears, hear through them, Our lips, speak through them,

Our minds, think through them, And Father, take our hearts and set them on fire for you,

For you are our strength and loving redeemer. AMEN BLESS !!!

Fr. Tom III

Julie, Katie, and I wish all of you a Christmas Season full of the richness of God’s Presence, Love, Joy, and Peace.

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A few pictures from St. Peter’s Episcopal School’s Annual Feed

the Hungry Chapel and Food Drive for CAM in November.

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ALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITES, CLASSES, AND DINNERS WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 11TH.

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The lost women of the Bible! Who are they? Why were they lost? How were they lost? Were they ever found?

An intriguing new opportunity for Bible Study will foucs on Carolyn Custis

James’ book, LOST WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: THE WOMEN WE THOUGHT WE KNEW.

This study, which will be open to al lwo men, will meet once a month begin-ning January 12, 2017. Jane Elwood will be the facilitator. For more information, please plan to attend a gathering on

Light refreshements will be served. If you have questions or want to order a book, please contact Linda Jordan at St. Peter’s (830)257-8162 or linda@stpeterskerrville.com.

Thursday, December 8, 5:00 PM

at the Home of Fran Cox

2517 Birkdale Lane, Kerrville

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YOUTH GROUP – 2nd and 4th Wednes-

day of every month at 5:45 pm in Tucker Hall.

Please note that if Wednesday Night Suppers

are not scheduled for either the 2nd or 4th

Wednesday of the month then there will be

no Youth Group scheduled as well.

St. Peter’s Youth Group is for youth in 6th through 12th grade. The youth meet the sec-ond and fourth Wednesday of every month during the school year at 5:45 pm in Tucker Hall. The group meets with Linda Jordan, Di-rector of Parish Life, and Rebekah Talarico, a former member of the youth group who now volunteers as a co-leader for Youth Group. The middle and high school youth meet at 5:45 pm for fellowship with dinner and a bible lesson. The group is able to catch up with each other’s lives, discuss future outreach projects and possible weekend trips to in-clude mission work. Youth Group provides a safe place for each student to be open, hon-est, heard and accepted for who they are and know to their core that Jesus loves them, no matter what. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Jordan at 257-8162.

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ACOLYTE MINISTRY

The Acolyte Ministry at St. Peter’s continues to be a meaningful ministry for so many of our young children and youth. When our children reach 2nd grade they are encouraged to be-come a member of this special ministry. If you are interested please contact Linda Jordan or Lee Underwood through the church office at 257-8162. An Acolyte Schedule will be pro-vided to you via email; so parents, please be sure Linda has your current email address.

SENIOR GAME DAY

2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room, unless the church office happens to be closed for the upcoming holidays.

What is Senior Game Day? It is a day set aside for those of you that have an interest in meeting with others for an af-ternoon of dominoes, Rummikub, cards, and other games. Coffee, tea, and lemonade will be provided. Afterwards, if you wish, you can attend the Eucharist at 5:15 pm, and supper at 5:45 pm!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER will be served in Tucker Hall at 5:45pm. Supper will be served most Wednesdays through December 14. Suggested donation for each plate is $5.

Friendly Beast Christmas Pageant

December 18 at 9:30 am The Christmas Pageant is Sunday, December 18 at the 9:30

am church service with punch and cookies following the ser-

vice in Tucker Hall. Several families have been in contact

with Linda Jordan letting her know if their child(ren) is

planning to be in the pageant this year. Youth in 6th through

12th grades are needed as helpers and narrators. Please con-

tact Linda Jordan if you have not yet done so at lin-

da@stpeterskerrville.com to let her know your child’s plans.

On Sunday, December 11 at the 9:30 am church service in

the children’s chapel and Wednesday, December 14 at 5 pm

in the multipurpose room in Tucker Hall, there will be an

overview of the children’s assigned animals and practice for

the youth narrators. Please free to call Linda at

928-9453. Thank you…

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This year we are doing the Giving Tree a little bit different-ly. From its inception we have ministered primarily to our homebound here at St. Peter’s. We will continue to do that but in addition we will be including our School. We will be providing candy, sugar free candy and poinsettias for each homebound, one can donate to the Rector’s or Assoc. Rector’s discretionary fund but we are also adopt-ing each classroom and providing non provided teacher and classroom supplies, such as, paint pens, stickers, stamps, children’s CDs etc. Each teacher has provided a wish list and we have put the item to a card on the tree. Pease do not wrap the item. We will be collecting the items until Sunday December 11 and distribute the Gift Bags to the teachers at Christmas Fiesta on Wednesday December 14.

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Good People of St. Peter's,

It is truly a joy to be with you in worship each Sunday. I want to take a minute to share my

thoughts about this year's stewardship drive. Having been in the church my entire life, I

have never witnessed such a meaningful invitation to participate in Stewardship Sunday to

the children of the parish. It strongly resonates with me as a parent of a small child. It is

our Christian responsibility to share of our time, talent, and treasure that God has entrust-

ed us with in this life. Truly a value that we wish to instill in our son. THANK YOU St. Peter's

for supporting our family in this effort.

Now, I switch to offering you the opportunity to share of your time and talent by joining

the Music Ministries. Perhaps you'd like to join the Chancel Choir for the Christmas Season,

or occasionally play guitar at the 9:30 service, or your child takes piano lessons & would

be willing to play their recital piece for the church, or perhaps you're the happy congre-

gant who hears and appreciates music in worship. Your pledge can be great or small, but

consider doing just one thing in the coming year to support St. Peter's Music Ministry. You

may surprise yourself!

SAVE THE DATE! Our annual Lessons & Carols will be Sunday, December 11th at 7:00 pm. We

can always use extra singers! Please contact me for more information.

Peace,

Kara Joy Baker

Chancel Choir Director

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CHRISTMAS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Attention all Rock Roadies and Office Volunteers! Mark your

calendars for Tuesday, December 20th at 11:30 AM. in Tucker Hall.

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Kerrville Ministerial Alliance’s

Annual Christmas Walk 2016 A Kerrville Tradition Promoting Unity and Fellowship

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5:30PM – 8:30PM The Walk begins at First Baptist Church, then to First Presbyterian Church, followed by First Assembly

of God church , then St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and ending at Notre Dame Catholic church.

Participants encouraged to bring a flashlight L ight refreshments & Fellowship hosted at Notre Dame Gym starting at 7:50PM

Questions – contact Kristin Mudry at 285-8282

A Note from the Senior Warden I must begin by thanking all who had anything to do with the Stone Soup Stewardship campaign and the Stewardship

Sunday Potpourri of food! Lee Underwood did an outstanding job of “thinking outside of the box” with his idea of

Stone Soup. Hiram Wilson printed lovely posters to publicize the campaign. Chrisie Jennings ordered the children ’s

books, Lee found an artist to contribute the beautiful painted stones for the children, and Brandy Weatherford orga-

nized a marvelous and very tasty food fair. I can’t begin to name everyone, but please know that I am thankful for all

of you, and appreciate all you do for St. Peter’s. I was pleased with the number of pledge cards received that day, but

we need more to reach our goal. Check out our website and/or the Parish Profile to get an idea of how we spend your

money other than paying salaries and running the church. The sooner you turn in your pledge cards, the easier it is

for us to develop a realistic budget. “And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that

by always having enough of everything you may share abundantly in every good work.” 2Corinthians 9:8

A big thank you to Seth Weatherford, Mark Voss and the singers of the Praise and Worship team! This group stepped

up heroically when it looked as though we would have no music at the 9:30 service one Sunday. They continue to

share their wonderful talents each Sunday. The contribution of these musicians is immeasurable. “Hallelujah! Sing

to the Lord a new song; sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful.” Psalm 149:1

I am still looking for volunteers to drive the golf carts for both the 9:30 and 11:15 services. Thanks to those of you who

volunteer from time to time. A special thanks to Mike Grissom for driving most Sundays. If there is one special person

out there who would like to lead the recruitment and scheduling of drivers, I would love to hear from you. This is a

great opportunity for you to give your time and talent as part of your stewardship at St. Peter’s.

When you read this, the first Sunday of Advent will have already passed. Time flies! I love Christmas, but I love Ad-

vent even more. As we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ, an excitement builds, much like a child’s excitement

builds in anticipation of a visit from Santa. As adults, the thrill of opening gifts on Christmas morning fades and is re-

placed by the joy of the blessed birth. Most of the things I like about Christmas happen during Advent. I enjoy the dec-

orating, the shopping, the cooking, the carols…all things that mostly go away on Christmas Day. Hopefully, with all

the activities of the season, we can set aside some time each day for prayer and study as we await and then celebrate

the birth of Jesus!

Until next time I’ll leave you with this: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert

a highway for our God.” Isaiah 40:3

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DECEMBER USHER SCHEDULE

9:30 AM: December 4. Gail and David Brown 11. Karen Jackson and Andy Bachofen 18. Nellwyn Sadler and Hiram Wilson 24. Kay Bruce, Karen Jackson, Barbara Whipploe and Nellwyn Sadler 11:30 AM: Herb Williamson, Karen Weber, Jim Barkley, Jimmy Wheat

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Mary, Mother of Jesus

Presented by Jane Elwood

Wednesday, December 7th – Tucker Hall

5:15 PM Eucharist

5:45 PM Dinner

6:30 PM Presentation

THE COTTAGE SHOP (830)257-0290

Christmas items are now in stock! Come see all that we have!

Our “Overstock” sale was a success—Thanks to all who came out and supported our sale.

We need the support of :

SHOPPERS DONATORS

VOLUNTEERS

Please put it on your “To Do” list for 2017!

We wish all a Blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 9-5PM

or Saturday, 9-1 PM.

SHOP DONATE VOLUNTEER ________________

BEST TIMERS

Social hour luncheon! Join us, won’t you? We have the BEST TIME!

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Meet us at the

Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Restauarant 11:30 AM

Please RSVP online or call Lynda Griffin @ (830)896-5163

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord….

My Spirit rejoices in God my Savior...“

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DECEMBER

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES Peggy Ann Eastland 1-Dec

Larry Spillman 1-Dec

Ron Imel 2-Dec

Jim Boyer 2-Dec

Nikki Hill 3-Dec

Nadine Tune 3-Dec

Karin Roethler 3-Dec

Fronie Shelton 4-Dec

Jimmy Jordan Jr. 4-Dec

Sadie Harwood 5-Dec

Katie Poindexter 6-Dec

Chris Simone 6-Dec

Barbara Blackbird 6-Dec

Geoff Thomas 6-Dec

Lillian Real 7-Dec

Jim Avery 7-Dec

Steve Schulte 7-Dec

Nicholas Boland 7-Dec

Collyn King 8-Dec

Brent Ives 8-Dec

Traci Hale 8-Dec

Pam Overman 8-Dec

Brittney Modgling 9-Dec

Acelynn Thomson 9-Dec

Wayne Milberger 10-Dec

Jim Overman 10-Dec

Anne Nicholson 11-Dec

Creed West 11-Dec

Laura Ann Wagner 11-Dec

Scotty Mosty 12-Dec

Lori Schreiner 12-Dec

Lynda Griffin 12-Dec

Barbara Gandy 12-Dec

Zachary Delgado 13-Dec

Gayle Bingham 14-Dec

Ann Jackson 14-Dec

Jack Walters 14-Dec

Sean O'Fiel 14-Dec

Tracy Hilderbran 16-Dec

Ann Wickham 16-Dec

Linda Jordan 16-Dec

Michael Platt 16-Dec

Reggie Tuck 17-Dec

Grant Baehre 17-Dec

Camille Martin 17-Dec

Gloria Harris 17-Dec

Anna Herman 17-Dec

Laura Beene 18-Dec

Barbara Cordova 19-Dec

Lawrence Hicks 19-Dec

Jerre Williams 20-Dec

Loretta Munson 21-Dec

Donald Jackson 21-Dec

Wingert 21-Dec

Gabriela Alvarez Chedzoy 21-Dec

Michael Jeffery 22-Dec

Elaine Nelms 22-Dec

Jim Barkley 22-Dec

Tristan Isom 23-Dec

Heather Stebbins 23-Dec

Ken O'Neal 24-Dec

Keith Robbins 25-Dec

Peggy Richter 25-Dec

Vicki Wilson 26-Dec

Willie Morales Jr. 26-Dec

Mason Tuck 27-Dec

Michael Kimberly 27-Dec

Mike Cosgrove 27-Dec

Johanna Roussel 28-Dec

Michael McNiel 28-Dec

Carly Scogin 28-Dec

George Hyde 29-Dec

Rosie McCollom 29-Dec

Lyla Earl 29-Dec

Cynthia Hurayt 29-Dec

Michael Barber 29-Dec

Sunny Wood 29-Dec

Nancy Alvarez Chedzoy 29-Dec

Ashton Pierz 31-Dec

Phyllis Sherman 31-Dec

Anne Montgomery 31-Dec

April Runcik 31-Dec

Amy Blanks 31-Dec

Peter & Ashley Hightower 7-Dec

John & Bridget Ellison 7-Dec

Beverlee & Paul Smith 12-Dec

John & Karol Ellwanger 13-Dec

Wright & Johanna Roussel 15-Dec

Joe & Courtney Burkett 19-Dec

Bob & Debra Parmley 23-Dec

Stephen & Jana Drane 27-Dec

Chuck & Zona Berry 27-Dec

Randy & Margaret Scott 27-Dec

Mike & Janet Smajstrla 29-Dec

Steve King & Renee Wash 29-Dec

Greg & Lou Ann Maxwell 29-Dec

Phil & Pat Hamman 30-Dec

Stockton & Leslie Williams 30-Dec

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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL

CHURCH

320 St. Peter Street

Kerrville TX 78028-4650

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9-4

Phone: 830-257-8162

E-mail: office@stpeterskerrville.com

Visit our Website at:

www.stpeterskerrville.com

THE REV. DICK ELWOOD, INTERIM RECTOR

THE REV. TOM MURRAY III, ASSOC. RECTOR

GAVIN ROGERS, YOUNG ADULTS

JANET BOUTIN, SCHOOL DIRECTOR

KAY REICHENAU, ASSISTANT DIR., SCHOOL

KARA JOY BAKER, CHANCEL CHOIR DIR.

LINDA JORDAN, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

GUY SCOTT, FACILITIES MANAGER

AMOS ROSALES, SEXTON

CHRISIE JENNINGS, PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

KRISTEN COOK, ADMIN. ASST.

CATHERINE SCHULTE, TREASURER

VESTRY

2017

BARBARA CORDOVA, SENIOR WARDEN

SUSAN PARKER

CARYN TALARICO

BRYAN WOFFORD, JR. WARDEN

2018

JASON BLEWETT

ART BOGIE

FRED HENNEKE

DEBORAH ROMMEL, CLERK

2019

BROOKSIE BLEDSOE

PATRICK O’FIEL

RICH SCHNEIDER

LEE UNDERWOOD

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