Pentecost Sunday, May 11

     May 11 is Pentecost Sunday, the day the Holy Spirit descended on the early church and the Apostles baptized more than 3,000 new believers. Because of this, Pentecost is considered the Birthday of the Christian Church.

     We will celebrate Pentecost by wearing RED, the liturgical color for the season of Pentecost. After the second service there will be a church picnic. Our wonderful Brotherhood of St. Andrew will supply the meat course and families are asked to bring salads and desserts. Yes, May 11 is also Mother’s Day but you know the restaurants will be CROWDED and this way Dad won’t have to cook! There are sign up sheets in the Parish Hall.

     Don’t miss this great day and don’t forget to WEAR RED!

VBS  Is Coming!  

      Vacation Bible School will be June 16-20. This year’s theme is “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power”.  As always, we are willing to share the fun with anyone who is interested in volunteering! We need lots of folks for a variety of activities. If you are interested in being part of this miraculous week, please call Frances Reed at 729-1601, or Bonnie in the Church Office, 729-2649.
 

Julian of Norwich Chapter
of Daughters of the King
     What a wonderful day, terrific facilities and great leader at the Quiet Day on Saturday, April 5th at St. Bartholomew's in Corpus Christi!  My only regret was that no others from St. Peter's attended.  As I was unable to devote 3 days to attend the Women's Retreat at Camp Capers I treated myself to this "day apart". Our contemplative prayer centered on the Gospel reading for Sunday, April 6th, commonly referred to as the Walk to Emmaus.  While I am not sure I will be able to prepare in this manner every week, I have a greater respect for the energy spent weekly by all clergy in creating their sermons.  Naturally I have notes for a quiet day at St. Peters and am truly inspired by the temporary labyrinth which Fr. Andrew Thayer created.  Walking the labyrinth is so cleansing.  Please read the offerings on the bulletin boards in the Parish Hall and plan to attend.  You will be welcomed and refreshed. 
           For His Sake, Diana Severino-Saxon 

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the people of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Rockport, Texas, being empowered by the Holy Spirit, dedicate ourselves to serve God by proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ to our community through prayer, study, worship, and action using our time, talent, and resources.
 

ST. PETER' S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
"A Caring Congregation Sharing God's Love"