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Welcome to Saint Peter's Episcopal Church!
The Rev. Everett "Perry" Perine, Rector 30 Church St.Hebron, CT 06248(860) 228-3244

Serving the communities of Andover, Bolton, Colchester, Columbia, Coventry, Hebron, Lebanon, and Marlborough, Connecticut

Where ordinary people are doing extraordinary things.

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Organized in 1734, we have a long and wonderful history — and yet we’re a modern, active congregation, with all of the worship, programs, and activities you would expect to find in any Episcopal church.

We have a flourishing Sunday School, adult Christian education programs, Bible discussion and study, retreats, quiet days, fellowship groups, prayer groups, and a long list of activities that reach out to people in need.

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Notes from the Office

Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office is open 8-11 a.m. Monday-Friday. If no one is in the office please leave a telephone message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Father Perry’s day off is Friday.

Parish Notes and Upcoming Events

Women's Club - The Women's Club is planning a trip to the G & L Christmas Barn on Wednesday, November 18. We'll meet at 10:00 a.m. at Phelps Hall and carpool to the Barn. Some people may want to stop for lunch at the Brewery in Willimantic afterwards. If you'd like to join us, let Marcia Eaton know at 228-3487. This is supposed to be a wonderful place! Please join us!

Church School Bake Sale – The Church School is holding a bake sale next Sunday, November 22, to raise funds toward our local Christmas outreach for children.   Donations of baked goods to sell as well as purchases of baked goods on the day of the sale will be so much appreciated and will show the children the interest and solidarity that the parishioners feel towards the Church School’s outreach efforts.

Christmas Pageant Sign-up!! Any child interested in being in St. Peter’s Christmas Pageant, which will be held on Sunday December 20th at the 10:00 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist, is invited to signup. There are speaking and non-speaking parts. The sign-ups begin today, Sunday November 15th. If you have questions, please call Barbara Alexander at 228-8330 or email her at b_alexander01@yahoo.com.

Christmas Flowers – The sign-up sheet to order poinsettias as memorials to decorate the church at Christmas is on the back bulletin board. Please sign up as soon as possible. For any questions speak with Marcia Eaton

Meetings Scheduled
       Pastoral Care – A meeting to discuss the Pastoral Care ministry will be held in Fr. Perry’s office on Thursday, November 19th at 7:45 p.m. Any one who is interested in this ministry is encouraged to come to this meeting.
      Fundraising – A planning meeting regarding the Christmas Fair will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. We would like to have all the various tables represented at the meeting so we can be sure everything is on track and running smoothly for December 5th.
       Outreach – A planning meeting for all those interested in our Outreach Ministry is going to be held on Monday November 23rd at 7:45 p.m.
       Chalice Bearers -   A brief (1/2 hour) meeting of all chalice bearers and those interested in joining this ministry will be held on November 22 following the 8 o’clock service and the 10 o’clock service. We will also present the Christmas schedule of services at that time.

A Weight Loss Group will be meeting in Phelps Hall for 13 weeks beginning Monday November 16th at 6:30 p.m. There will be a prize for the “biggest loser” and the remaining funds will be donated to a program to combat obesity in young people. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining this group, please call Shelby Barnes at 860-267-0884. There are some flyers at the back of the church and in Phelps Hall.

Polish Dinner – Many, many thanks to all of you who worked so hard to make the Polish Dinner the huge success it was. Your help is invaluable and greatly appreciated!

Companion - The Office has the name and phone number of a woman who is seeking hourly employment as a companion and/or driver for an elderly person. Would be willing to chauffeur to church, supermarket, doctors’ appointments, etc. and would do light cleaning (such as washing dishes, vacuuming and dusting). If anyone you know might be interested, please call the St. Peter’s Office 228-3244.

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Community/Diocesan Events

We have received the Christmas gift tags made by the children of The Church Holy Family as part of their annual outreach project to make Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate. They are posted on a bulletin board in the church narthex. Please take a tag (or two if you can) and buy the gift noted on it. The gifts need to be returned to the office of St. Peters by December 13th.

The Marlborough Food Bank - Donations of food are wonderful and very much appreciated, but did you know that a donation of just $5 can purchase enough food for 17 meals through Foodshare? According to Foodshare, a shocking 10% of the people in Hartford and Tolland counties go to bed hungry. If you'd like to help, but keep forgetting to pick up items at the store or bring them to church, consider writing a check for the Marlborough Food Pantry or Foodshare or put $5 in an envelope (labeled food pantry or Foodshare). We'll get the donation to them!   It's a very easy way to make a big difference.

W.A.I.M. Walk for Warmth – Walk for Warmth raises funds to support W.A.I.M.’s Energy Program. This worthwhile program assists people in financial difficulty and prevents their having to choose between food and fuel The Walk is being held on Sunday November 22 in Willimantic beginning with a service of Interfaith Thanksgiving at 1:30. A minimum donation of $20 in pledges is needed to participate in the Walk. For more information and a registration form please call the St. Peter’s office (228-3244, M-F, 8-11).

And don’t forget Adopt-a-Family for Christmas – The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (W.A.I.M.) is looking for donors (either individuals or groups) to adopt a family for Christmas, providing a holiday meal and gifts for every member in an adopted household. A tree and decorations are optional. WAIM matches donors with families referred to them by social service agencies. For various reasons (job loss, illness, personal crises) these families will not be able to provide a holiday celebration for themselves or their children. Maybe a group of Saint Peter’s parishioners could join up and adopt a family. For more information please call WAIM at 456-7270; www.waimct.org

Red Cross Blood Drive – On December 16th the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at Phelps Hall. Volunteers to assist donors would be very much appreciated. Two to three people from around 12:45-6:30 p.m. would be great. The volunteers help registering people or handing out snacks and juice after the donation process. Please let the St. Peter’s office know by phone or email if you would be able to help out.