November 30 - First Sunday in Advent - Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.

 

December 7 - Second Sunday in Advent - Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.
We will be celebrating our friendship with our companion diocese in Guatemala during morning liturgy.

December 14 - Third Sunday in Advent - Lessons and Carols at 10 a.m.
This unique liturgy will feature pre-Christmas readings and hymns.​

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Tuesday, December 16 -Blue Christmas Service 

A gentle prayer service of care and reflection for those experiencing mourning, loss, or emotional pain during this holiday season. The service will feature Taizé chants, Scripture and prayer.

December 21 - Fourth Sunday in Advent - Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve 

• Family-friendly Children's Pageant and Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m.

• Choral Eucharist at 9 p.m., preceded by music of the season beginning at 8:30. 

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Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day - Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.
A quiet service with pre-recorded music.  This service will not be live-streamed.

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Christmas Parking Notes:

Overflow parking for Christmas Eve services is available across from St. Peter's on Easton Road in the front Ivy Rehab parking lot.

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Other Advent and Christmas Activities:

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Sunday, November 30 - Advent Wreath Making

Greens, forms and candles will be available to make Advent wreaths in the parish hall during fellowship.  A free-will offering is welcome.

Sunday, December 7 - Guatemala Sunday

Since 2003, St. Peter’s Church has maintained a very special relationship with five small congregations in the Northeast area of Guatemala. On Sunday, December 7, we will have:

• A slide presentation during the service, with photos of both our scholarship recipients and members of our companion churches

• A video presentation of the sermon recorded by our friend Rev. Neli Miranda with music by her son Maximo

• Special hymns and an opportunity to practice our Spanish singing with the folk group

• An opportunity to shop at the Guatemala Sale with items made by women who are working hard to support their families at UPAVIM, a women’s cooperative

• Coffee from Guatemala and special goodies during Fellowship hour

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Mary Pat’s Cookies: Accepting Donations from November 30 through December 7

We will again be collecting homemade cookies and/or packaged candies (such as Hershey’s kisses, peppermints and the like) to distribute to the homebound, older members and those who need a pick-me-up during this Christmas season.  Candy drop off can begin anytime.  Please place your donations in the kitchen with a note for MP cookies.  Look for a bin marked with the same.  Cookies may be dropped off beginning November 30 to Sunday, December 7 at 9:00 am.  Cookie tins will be assembled PRIOR to church services on December 7 at 9:00 am.  Filled tins will be available for distribution AFTER services on Sunday, December 7.  If you have children who need service hours, they can bake cookies and drop them off at church with their name on them to receive credit.  If they would like to pack cookies, they can arrive at 9 a.m. and Helen Collins will give them service hours for that too.  If anyone would like to help with writing and addressing cards beforehand, please let Helen know. She will supply you with cards and the names for distribution.  Any questions, please call or text Helen at 215 913-4947. Email her at helen.collins@arkema.com.

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​Christmas Poinsettias  

Poinsettias are given to the glory of God and offered in memory of or in thanksgiving for loved ones each year. After Christmas, the plants are distributed to homebound parishioners. If you would like to make a contribution for poinsettias, please fill out an altar flower form located outside of the Accounting Office or outside the chapel and place it in the office mailbox. The suggested donation is $30. 

 

Christmas Card Box

The Christmas Card Exchange box and tray will be set up across from the St. Philip’s Chapel outside the sanctuary.  In this annual tradition, members drop off cards for one another to be picked up at church. By doing this, we are able to save on postage! All donations collected in the box will go toward the Guatemala Education Scholarship Fund. Cards will be available to pick up each week. Even if you choose not to participate in this exchange, please check the tray each week because you may receive cards.