This Week at St. Peter's

During our monthly Intergenerational Sunday School, Cindy Gutowski and her students use Godly Play to teach a lesson about Moses and the 10 Most Important Things.

We were all on the edge of our seats during Fr. Derek's Family Mass sermon. Who knew that kazoos and the Beatles could teach us that All We Need is Love?

Role-playing in St. Nick's Chapel helps children learn about our worship and sacraments.

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Rector's Thoughts- October 31, 2026

By Derek Larson • October 31, 2026

This week I'm thinking about closing on the new church property at 1205 West Baker Street. We had to delay the closing just a few days, but I am excited to share that that should happen this week and that we have reached our goal of $75,000 for a down payment! Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. There will be an open house of the new building on November 15, 2026 at the Parish Fall Festival. We have already started cleaning up the grounds around the building and will be doing a little more work on the inside and outside as well. We welcome your help! Just reach out. We'd be glad to hear from you. One simple thing we are working on right now that you can do at any time is picking up trash and debris around the building. We've already picked up 7 black trash bags full of trash and there are probably another 7 that need to be filled. We'll also be doing some landscaping and painting before the Fall Festival. Thanks for your help and we ask for your continued prayers. That's what's on my mind today. What's on yours? I'd love to hear. Peace, Derek

Community Notes

Thank You!

2026 SCHOOL SUPPLY REPORT

Thanks to everyone for their donations to the School Supply Drive here at St. Peters. Your contribution to the collecting of items (I understand the desire to shop for school supplies) added to the final totals. The monetary donations totaled $1,150.00; I spent $1,150.69. I had such fun on the treasure hunt. I’m including a list of what was purchased combined with the items that church members contributed. Though some of the items may seem odd; they were specifically requested by the Cork Administration. Thanks again for your prayers, support, funding, and trust in my ability to represent St. Peters’ dedication to fulfilling the needs at Cork Elementary for the 26/27 school year.

In Jesus name,

Betty Roney

48 backpacks, 26 pencil boxes, 67 pckgs pencils, 2 erasers, 20 cap erasers, 46 scissors, 2 glue, 31 glue sticks, 82 boxes of crayons, 21 spiral notebooks, 7 pcks markers, 36 pcks colored pencils, 24 pocket folders, 6 reams copy paper, 70 pcks snack bags, 1 pck 2x2 zip bags(for lost teeth), 39 boxes facial tissue, 56 pcks baby wipes, 60 Chlorox Wipes, 42 disinfecting wipes, 600 dosage/medicine cups, 50 alcohol swabs, 4 sharpeners, 41 (100 per pk) rubber gloves, 17 hand sanitizers’, 48 rolls paper towels, 3 dry erase markers , 5 large boxes band aids.

Happy Birthday!

Su Booher 11/01, Evan Stevens 11/04, Millie Schaffer 11/04, Gabrielle Biggs 11/05, Jul Gaede 11/05, Melissa Smith 11/06

Happy Anniversary!

There are no anniversaries this week

Please pray for:

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All the Rest...

Those are the basics, now for all the rest.
Check out some upcoming ways we gather as a community for prayer, formation, and service below!

All Saints' Day

Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00am and 10:30am

We read this week of how the veil between the church on earth and the church in glory grows thin. What we see on the other side is a multitude no one can count, from every nation and tribe and language, robed in white, their every tear wiped away by the hand of God. John's vision in Revelation and Jesus's Beatitudes belong together. The poor in spirit, the mourning, the meek, the persecuted: These are precisely the ones standing before the throne, because the Lamb who is their shepherd has guided them to springs of the water of life. We are God's children now, John tells us, and what we will be has not yet been revealed, but when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. The saints are not distant heroes to admire but our companions in the same hope, knit together with us in the one body of Christ. #Episcopal

Mass for the Feast of

St. Andrew

Monday, November 30, 2026

8:00am

Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give unto us, who are called by your Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

St. Andrew, remembered on November 30, is best known as the brother of Simon Peter, yet he holds a distinct and important place among the apostles. Once a disciple of John the Baptist, Andrew was among the first to follow Jesus after John proclaimed him as the Lamb of God. His immediate response was to bring his brother to Christ, making Andrew the first missionary in the circle of disciples. Though not part of Jesus’ inner three—Peter, James, and John—Andrew appears in key moments, including when he brought the boy with the loaves and fishes to Jesus at the feeding of the multitude. The Gospels portray him as one eager to connect others to Christ. While little is known about his later ministry, early tradition claims he preached in Scythia and was martyred on an X-shaped cross. Honored as the patron saint of Scotland, Andrew is remembered as one who quietly but faithfully led others to the Lord. #Episcopal

Engage Cafe

Wednesday, November 4, 2026,

5:30pm-7:00pm in Bender Hall

People in the know enjoy Wednesday nights at St Peter’s. A night to CONNECT, a night to SHARE, and a night to ENJOY an ever changing plethora of good food.

Thirty-four weeks of friends - averaging fifty - enjoying what we do best - TALKING and EATING. And TALKING some more!

Amazing ENGAGE CAFE TEAM and many guest chefs
CHARITY EVENINGS donating all collected to worthy causes.
CHILI COOK OFF, DESSERT CONTEST, OKTOBERFEST, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, FABULOUS SOUPS from our guests, and much, much, more.

Don’t want to miss the fun? You do not have to. A much wanted RSVP is all it takes to

encourage our cooks, permitting proper planning and enhancing the ability to maintain our

time, talent, and treasures.

SO - be one of those “in the know.” “Get CONNECTED” on Wednesday evenings.

Please RSVP by noon on Monday.

Click Here to Register for This Week's Engage Cafe

Friendship as Ministry

November 1-22, 2026

Pathfinders Adult Sunday School

In an era of loneliness, polarization, and individualism, friendship is a

countercultural and prophetic act. But friendship can be hard—especially at first.

Join us as we explore friendship in the parish and our neighborhoods, and how it may be one of God’s most important calls to ministry.

Happening High School Retreat

November 6, 2026 - November 8, 2026
DaySpring Camp and Conference

Center-Parrish, FL

A fun high school weekend retreat put on by the Diocese of Southwest FL, Happening is located about an hour south of us at DaySpring Camp and Conference Center. High schoolers from Episcopal Churches in the area join together for music, games, activities, reflection, food, and fun. It’s sort of a mini-summer camp for November! For more information reach out to Fr. Derek.

Registration is due by October 30th.

Youth Group Work Day

November 8, 2026 3:00-7:00pm

St. Peter’s Youth Group invites all to join them for our Second Sunday Youth Gathering on November 8, 2026 from 3:00pm-7:00pm for a special work day to help work on moving our church office and preparing our new youth building on campus. There will also be games, dinner, and prayer.

Parish Fall Festival

November 15, 2026 at 11:30am

Join us after the 10:30am service for an outdoor parish picnic and fall festival for the whole family! All the fun and food provided! Join us as we tour the new Baker Street building and bring your canned food donations for the Thanksgiving Basket outreach project. The auction returns again this year with new items available, with proceeds going to fund a new, full-time children, youth and family minister in 2027.

Giving Sunday

Sunday, November 15, 2026

On November 15, Giving Sunday, we will come together for worship and bring our pledge cards before the altar as an offering of ourselves to the work ahead and grow as a community that celebrates children and youth.

Thanksgiving Baskets

November 1-20, 2026

St. Peter’s collects items to distribute more than 20 Thanksgiving meals to families

of children at five local schools. We will be collecting items from November 1-20.

Items needed for the baskets include:

Canned sweet potatoes
Canned pumpkin
Stuffing mix
Rice
Cranberry sauce
Flour
Sugar
Salt boxes
Olives
Boxes of cereal
Spaghetti sauce and noodles
Pie crust mix
Canned sweetened condensed milk
Canned fruits and vegetables

We also welcome cash or check donations to purchase turkeys and gift cards. Gift cards will help the recipients buy essentials like eggs, milk, butter, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Please indicate on your check that the donation is for "Thanksgiving Baskets."

Angel Tree Drive

November 15 - December 9, 2026

Every year our parish provides gifts for 30 children from local schools through donations from parishioners. A Christmas tree is placed in the church with angel shaped descriptions of each child. The Angel Tree will go up November 15th and gifts are due back to the church by December 9th.

Meals on Wheels Personal Care Baskets

November 15 - December 14, 2026

For more than 18 years, St. Peter’s has put together personal care gift baskets for 40-50 recipients of Meals on Wheels during the Christmas season. We begin collecting items November 15th and deliver the baskets on December 14th.

Items needed:

Sugar-free candy
Holiday-themed coffee or tea mugs
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and mouthwash
Body wash, body lotion, and deodorant
Shampoo, conditioner, and hair brushes
2027 calendars, writing pens, and note cards (non-holiday)
Lip balm, hand sanitizer, and tissues
Lap robes

If possible, unisex items are preferred but all donations will happily be used
And as always, monetary donations are always welcome as it allows us to fill in the gaps.

Vestry and Diocesan Delegate Nominations Now Open

Now through December 31, 2026
Do you feel called to serve as a delegate at next year’s Diocesan Convention or to serve as a vestry member for our parish? Nominations for vestry and delegates are now open through the end of the year.

FROM OUR BY-LAWS:

“The Clerk shall cause notice of the nomination period to be published in the church newsletter. Such notice shall provide: the positions for which nominations are being received; the requirements for each position; the method of making nominations to the nominating committee; and the time period during which nominations may be made.”

Qualifications of nominees

Adult member in good standing for a period of one year prior to the Annual Meeting, confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church, 18 years of age or older, regular in attendance at divine services, and makes stated contributions of record to the general support of the church.

Method of nominating

To nominate, you can call or email the church office or contact a vestry member finishing their term: Ron Everett, Eda Snyder, and Sandy Black.

Deadline for nominations is: December 31, 2026.

St. Peter’s Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, January 17, 2027

To learn more about all the ways we gather, see our seasonal Community Offerings Calendar with detailed descriptions of every event!

This Week at St. Peter's

November 1, 2026 - November 7, 2026

The Week at a Glance

Click on a gathering to learn more! Special gatherings in bold.

Sunday, Nov. 1st

All Saints' Day with Necrology and Baptisms

Monday, Nov. 2nd

Tuesday, Nov. 3rd

Wednesday, Nov. 4th

Thursday, Nov. 5th

Friday, Nov. 6th

Saturday, Nov. 7th

Coming Up

November 15 - December 14, 2026-

Photos of the Week