The Rock Road

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February 2017

The Rock Road SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE:

The Rev. Dick Elwood, Interim Rector

CHANGING BAD SPIRITUAL HABITS INTO GOOD SPIRITUAL HABITS On the back of the Worship Program for Sunday, January 15, you received a list of the seven habits by which Jesus lived his life. They are spiritual habits because they enabled Jesus to come into relationship with the Living God, and to become the person he was meant to be, and that he wanted to be, and to experience the deep satisfaction

The Rev. Thomas Murray III, Associate Rector

that Jesus called JOY. If going to church is a good spiritual habit, not going regularly, Sunday by Sunday, is a bad habit. If daily prayer to God is a good habit, not praying daily is a bad habit. You can go through all of the seven habits and find, the opposite of them are bad habits, because they are what keep us away from God, and they keep us away from

Janet Boutin, Director, School

becoming the person we are meant to be. I say these things to you now, in February, so you can prepare because Ash Wednesday is March 1. The season of Lent is about changing bad spiritual habits. During Lent we are called to self-examination and repentance, to change your way of behaving, and to change your path moving away from God to moving back to God.

Chrisie Jennings, Parish Administrator

How can you change a bad habit into a good habit? It takes discipline and each of these seven habits is called a “spiritual discipline….that is a plan, a guide, by which you and I are meant to live to become the people we are meant to be and God wants us to be. During February, as we move toward Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent,

Linda Jordan, Dir. Parish Life

prayerfully take the time to determine what your bad spiritual habits are and resolve to change them into habits that are good. God will give us the power to continue and to see it through. God Bless you in this upcoming Lent. Amen

Gavin Rogers, Missions

The Rev. Richard H. Elwood, Interim Rector

Guy Scott, Facilities Manager “We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

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Peter Moments Today is the feast day of the Confession of St. Peter the Apostle. Sitting on the coffee table as you enter my office is a bronze sculpture depicting Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus walking on water and Peter sinking. You remember the setting. John the Baptist has just been beheaded and Jesus has just fed the 5000. He made the disciples get in the boat and go to the other side while he dismissed the crowd they had fed. After the dismissal he went up on a mountainside to pray. Later that night while the wind and waves battered the disciples’ boat came Jesus walking on the water. The disciples were terrified thinking that Jesus was a ghost. Peter, thinking that it may be Jesus, asked to come out to him on the water. Jesus had him come. While walking on the water Peter focused on the waves and he began to sink. Jesus reached out his hand to catch him. Peter is one of my favorite disciples. He is so human, tries so hard, yet always finds a way to get it wrong. Later in Matthew 16:17-19, after Peter’s declaration, Jesus declares Peter the rock on whom he will build his church. Peter was doing it right but for a moment he took his focus off Jesus and the result was his sinking. Does this sound familiar? Yesterday I had one of those “Peter Moments.” I was attempting things in the name of God, good things, yet for one moment, I became distracted with the immediate situation and a rather costly mistake was made but yet it could have been a lot worse. Today my focus is back. Will there be more moments that will overwhelm me and attempt to take away my focus on Jesus? Oh yes they will but remember Jesus’ last words on this earth, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” BLESS !!! Fr. Tom III _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you to all of the wonderful ladies who have so faithfully worked in The Cottage Shop this past year…you did it again! You made the ECW budget of $40,000, returned over $21,000 to our consignors, paid the government over $5,400 in taxes and you did it with grace, love and happy faces. We thank our church family for their generous donations and their support in this blessed ministry. The funds have assisted clergy discretionary accounts, St. Peter’s school scholarships, St. Peter’s School operating fund, scholarships to graduating seniors, Dr. Berg’s work in Africa, the Magdalena House and so many other worthy works. Do think about joining us as we continue this outreach ministry project and remember our motto…Shop, donate or volunteer! Blessings and thanks, Cathy Murray

WEDNESDAY EVENING presentations IN FEBRUARY Presented by Fr. Elwood 6:30 in Tucker Hall (following 5:15 Eucharist and 5:45 dinners) Feb. 1 – “Building the Great Cathedrals”, then, in following order, “Cathedral Cities” Feb. 8th – Portsmouth & Chichester Feb. 15th – Guildford & Rochester Feb. 22nd – Salisbury & Winchester March 1st – Ash Wednesday – Eucharist and Ashes March 8 – Begins a five-part speaker series during Lent. Details will be announced.

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The Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge A big thank you to Bishop Lillibridge for his visit to St. Peter’s on January 22nd. This marked his “final” visit to St. Peter’s as Bishop, as he will be retiring. A large group of parishioners showed up to show their support for Bishop Lillibridge as he performed Confirmation/Reaffirmation for a nice-sized group, and First Communion to the littler ones. Bless you Bishop Lillibridge and we wish the best for you in your future.

YOUTH GROUP – 2nd and 4th Wednesday 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. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Jordan at 2578162. _________________________________

***KING’S KIDZ CONTINUE THROUGH APRIL 5*** KING’S KIDZ is every Wednesday at 6:30 pm for children age infant through 5th grade. The children are divided into at least 2 different age groups. The young ones (2 years old and younger) will be in the Children’s Center with a minimum of two St. Peter’s childcare workers. The little ones can play, draw, color, hear about Jesus and even take a nap if they wish. The older children (3 years old through 5th grade) will meet in the Youth Room in Shelton Hall. This group of children will hear a bible story, have a craft project and play outside. King’s Kidz is a loving, safe place that children are able to come and hang out with their friends and have fun while learning about Jesus and His love for each and every child.

SENIOR GAME DAY: February 14th & 28th in the Multi-Purpose Room

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CALLING ALL 2017 SENIORS! The Episcopal Church Women will again be offering a scholarship of $1,000 ($500 per semester) to each graduating senior who is a baptized and confirmed Episcopalian, an active member of St. Peter’s, and who will attend either college or a business/vocational/technical school in the fall of 2017. If you need an application, please contact us as soon as possible by calling the ECW Scholarship Chair Mrs. Gail Brown at 895-9720. If we do not know who you are, we will not be able to support your education with this gift. Thank you!

MUSIC MINISTRIES Warmest Greetings, St. Peter’s ~ As we just finished celebrating Christmas and ringing in the New Year, it's hard to believe that we are now rapidly approaching the season of Lent and

Holy Week. I offer you a most hearty invitation to come join the choir for the astounding journey through Holy Week, or perhaps for the entire season of Lent. Due to Wednesday night programming during Lent, we will be moving our rehearsals to TUESDAY nights from 6:00-7:30 in the choir room. The choir is a lovely group of people who enjoy preparing music to enrich worship, but it is much more than that. St. Peter's Music Ministries is a community that supports one another, lifts each other up in times of joy and sorrow, and shares a deep love of Christ and music. Please consider joining our group, if even just for the season. We would love to have your talent and get to know you! Peace,

Kara Joy Baker

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ST. JEROME JOTS In the interest of trying something a little different, our book reviewer for the Wednesday, February 1, 2017, meeting at 2 o'clock in the library will be...

US! If you like, please bring a book to the meeting that you would like to talk a little about. It could be one you have read that is already in the library collection or simply one that you have found interesting and/or inspiring. Our time together will be informal; that is, you don't need to present a formal report. Nothing lengthy, as we hope there will be several books about which to talk. This should be fun, help us learn more about each other, add books to our personal "want to read" lists, and perhaps add to the library collection. We had a good time at the January meeting saying thanks to outgoing president Jennifer Timko. New officers are Susan Parker, president and treasurer; and Capy Alexander, vice president. The position of secretary will be shared by members. Thank you, Father Tom, for installing our officers for 2017. Our next book sale will be Sunday morning, February 19 and Wednesday evening, February 22. Please put these dates on your calendars--you will not want to miss this sale. The books donated from "The Stockton Williams Collection" plus many more will be available for purchase.

A Note from the Senior Warden Thank you to all who attended the ECW Wine share on January 14, and a big thank you to Lou Ann Maxwell, for organizing this special event. Thanks also to all who brought wine and food. The food and wine were delicious, the blind tasting was fun, but the best part was the fellowship. By the time you read this, our Search Committee will be at work looking at names of possible candidates for our new Rector. Please include the search committee members in your daily prayers. Pray for wisdom, patience and discernment. Tucker Hall is going to be a busy place this month. St. Peter’s School is having a fund raiser luncheon on February 9, at noon. Call the school at 257-0257 if you would like to attend. The following Thursday on February 16, at 6:00 PM, Magdalene House will be hosting a dinner theater featuring Jane Leister Elwood in her presentation of An Evening with Mary Magdalene. Call the church office at 257-8162 for more information or to purchase tickets. On February 21, at 10:30 AM the ECW will be hosting a meeting/luncheon with guest speaker Fr. Andrew Sloane of Love for the Least. Please plan to attend this meeting and bring a friend. RSVP to me at [email protected] or call the church office at 257-8162, so that we are sure to have enough food. I hope many of you will attend at least one of these events. All of these fulfill our mission statement: To give glory to God, by knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known to others. Till next time I’ll leave you with this: “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21

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THE COTTAGE SHOP

BEST TIMERS

(830)257-0290

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

Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 9-5PM or Saturday, 9-1 PM.

4th Thursday of each month

Wishing all a Happy Valentine’s Day! Please stop by and see all the great jackets and sweaters ~ just right for Spring!

225 West Main Street

“Like” us on Facebook to keep up with our sales and mark-downs.

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Did you know?? The Cottage Shop provides funds to organizations such as the Battered Women’s Shelter, Christian Assistance Ministry, Habitat for Humanity and numerous other local and global ministries.

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VOLUNTEER

FEBRUARY USHER SCHEDULE 9:30 AM:

February 23rd

5th: Gail and David Brown 12th: Karen Jackson & Andy Bachofen 19th: Hiram Wilson & Jimmy Wheat 26th: Kay Bruce & Nellwyn Sadler

11:30 AM Please RSVP online or call Lynda Griffin @ (830)896-5163 _______________________________________

11:30 AM: Jim Posgate, Harriet Ritter, Jesse Filgo, Karen Weber

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A new study for women of all ages will be offered at St. Peter’s for the year 2017. LOST WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: THE WOMEN WE THOUGHT WE KNEW, by Carolyn Custis James, will be the basis for the study/discussion group which will meet once a month First Thursday of each month February 2nd— 5:00-7:00 PM Fran Cox’s home—2517 Birkdale

Call Jane Elwood FMI at (830)992-2697

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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

Ella

Turner

1-Feb

Nancy

Hunter

17-Feb

Dennis & Jane

Quein

3-Feb

Paul

Smith

1-Feb

Angela

Swyers

17-Feb

Bill & Pam

Crumrine Jr.

5-Feb

William

Womack

1-Feb

Rosetta

Abrahams

18-Feb

Roger & Sandra

Chapman

6-Feb

Clarke

Henderson

1-Feb

Riggs

Russ

18-Feb

Sandra S.

Chapman

6-Feb

Paul

Powell

2-Feb

Rowan

Russ

18-Feb

Bobby & Kathy

Ulich

14-Feb

Carol

Howard

2-Feb

Felicia

Dobbs

19-Feb

Bill & Katy

Lackey

19-Feb

Julie

Wood

2-Feb

C.C.

Eastland

19-Feb

Roger & Karen

Smith

20-Feb

Archer

West

3-Feb

Isabel

Gerhart

19-Feb

Fred & Yvonne

Sherron

22-Feb

Anita

Warrington

3-Feb

Denise

Baehre

19-Feb

Charles & Virginia Smith

22-Feb

Wes

Wagner

3-Feb

Caryn

Talarico

19-Feb

Wayne & Carol

23-Feb

Karen

Smith

4-Feb

Alissa

Leonard

19-Feb

Sue

Hamilton

4-Feb

Donna

Burke

21-Feb

Joanne

Lynch

5-Feb

Kristi

Underwood

22-Feb

Lynn

Loggie

6-Feb

Janey

Crum

22-Feb

Laurie

Blewett

6-Feb

George

Oliver

22-Feb

Dorothy

Beene

7-Feb

Joan

Cone

22-Feb

Kitty

Lehman

7-Feb

Bryan

Fields

23-Feb

Sarah

Land

7-Feb

Wynell

Aaberg

24-Feb

Valerie

Olsen

7-Feb

Allen

Williams

24-Feb

Patrick

O'Fiel

7-Feb

Brack

Dolce

24-Feb

Sue Zipper Meek

8-Feb

Jeff

Talarico

24-Feb

Bill

Hoegemeyer

8-Feb

Amy

Rector

25-Feb

Amelia

Weatherford

9-Feb

Mary Nan

Wehrung

25-Feb

Harvey

Hilderbran

9-Feb

Richter

Weinheimer 26-Feb

Kayden

Williams

9-Feb

Helen

Herget

26-Feb

Holland

Cook

9-Feb

Jacquelyn

Aldredge

26-Feb

Janet

Himes

9-Feb

Drew

Imel

26-Feb

Karen

Lear

10-Feb

Virginia

Smith

27-Feb

Antoinette

Hamilton

10-Feb

Bonnie

Longcope

27-Feb

Annabelle

Stebbins

10-Feb

Connie

Yoxall

27-Feb

Clair

Booth

11-Feb

Barry

McCollom

28-Feb

Rosemarie Jundzilo

11-Feb

Hildegarde Slaughter

28-Feb

Joseph

Leonard

11-Feb

Mike

28-Feb

Ann

Matthews

12-Feb

John

Ellison

12-Feb

Andrew

Thompson

13-Feb

Shaun

Platt

13-Feb

Bryce

Smith

14-Feb

Sally

Arnold

15-Feb

Anna Marie Stevenson

15-Feb

Lauren

Haufler

16-Feb

Kevin

DeVore Jr.

16-Feb

Ezer

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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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PERIODICAL KERRVILLE TX 78028 PERMIT

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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, PARISH LIFE BARBARA DAVILA, CHILD CARE DIRECTOR EMILY CARLOS BRADY, HOSPITALITY GUY SCOTT, FACILITIES MANAGER AMOS ROSALES, SEXTON CHRISIE JENNINGS, PARISH ADMINISTRATOR KRISTEN COOK, ADMIN. ASST. CATHERINE SCHULTE, TREASURER VESTRY 2018 JASON BLEWETT ART BOGIE BARBARA CORDOVA, SENIOR WARDEN FRED HENNEKE DEBORAH ROMMEL, CLERK 2019 BROOKSIE BLEDSOE PATRICK O’FIEL RICH SCHNEIDER LEE UNDERWOOD, JUNIOR WARDEN 2020 STEPHEN DRANE CATHERINE KERN LOU ANN MAXWELL MEGAN RUSS

The Rock Road (USPS 402850) is published monthly by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter Street, Kerrville, TX 78028. Periodical postage paid at Kerrville, TX. Postmaster: Send address changes to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter Street, Kerrville TX 78028

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