The

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My Favorite Book

Volume 152, Number 3 | November, 2015

of St. Peter’s No matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here!

The Corner Office When I was a mom ferrying daughters around to various activities, one of their favorite questions to me was “If you could have any car in the world, what would it be?” I invariably disappointed them. I usually chose a car appropriate to the task at hand. They were appeased only by my assurance they would be picked up from school in a big flashy Mercedes—though to tell the truth I actually wanted a Maserati. But they wouldn’t have “got” Maserati. To be asked to pick my favorite book is a lot like being asked to pick my favorite car … or my favorite anything. It’s hard to choose just one. Books become favorites to me when they call out to some part of my soul and I find myself returning to them, opening them up, and falling in again. Those books stay with me, and when I loan them out, if they don’t come back I rebuy them. The Bible is, of course, the one book that manages to touch every bit of my soul, that I open over and over, that I have read and loved and wrestled with all my life, but it’s a bit obvious for our list. As with most people, books teach as well as entertain me. They have informed who I am and my understanding of life around me. As a child I learned to be alone and to appreciate nature from The Secret Garden, while the Boxcar Children gave me some confidence that if I had to, I might just be able to make it on my own—an odd thing for a child to want to know, but reassuring to me. Then came the great writers, often assigned reading, often under duress, and the themes of injustice, glory, truth, passion, wonder, horror, hate, redemption, and love were just the thing for adolescence in its full majesty. As of now, Possession, Travels with Mohammed, Wonderful Life, and Code of the Woosters are the books that I’ve been returning to over and over. Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children reawakened my awareness of mystery and magic in the midst of deep grief, alienation, and sadness, and it is a great book—but oh, it wrenches my heart out.

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The Deacon’s Beacon Five years ago, we had the opportunity to visit the Bibliotheca Alexandria, the current incarnation of the Library of Alexandria. The new modern library is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The library was made famous by its accidental destruction by fire in 48 b.c.e. during the Julius Caesar's conquest. So much of the world's ancient knowledge was destroyed along with it.

But the saddest destruction of the library came in 642 c.e. when the Muslim Caliph Omar ordered it destroyed because he believed that the world needed only one book, the Koran. Sadly, misguided religious figures throughout the ages, including Christians, have declared that their followers reject all literature except their own sacred texts. I couldn’t disagree more. In addition to our own Bible, I have found enlightenment reading all kinds of books on religion. The Gnostic Gospels fascinate me as do books by atheists, such as God is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens and The End of Faith by Sam Harris. Many of these books only serve to strengthen my faith, although the authors’ intent is to do the opposite. I have also read parts of the Koran and the Book of Mormon, although I find both to be rather boring. I especially love the delightful books on faith by Anne Lamott, C.S. Lewis, and Mitch Albom.

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Corner Office, continued from page 1… Possession, by A.S. Byatt, is a glorious, complicated, passionate, love story, fabulously well-written and with a satisfying ending. (No Wuthering Heights for me!) Travels with Mohammed is as much a testament to Eric Hanson’s humanity as it is to his honor, persistence, patience, and love for and interest in people and situations where it is not easy. And Wonderful Life, written by the well-known paleontologist, Stephen Jay Gould, is just what it says it is, a science book, elegantly and humorously written about wonderful life.

And Code of the Woosters? That’s a delicious bit of fluff by P.G. Wodehouse—a tremendous writer—who wrote romantic comedies before there was TV or movies. He reminds me not to take anything too seriously, especially me. We need great books to challenge ourselves and present alternative ways of thinking. And to teach us to write! They light up the shadowy places in our souls, the dark places. We need books to learn how to live with those people whose lives we cannot inhabit—and yet we must somehow recognize those people as equally human. As in Midnight’s Children, perhaps we can hear the thoughts of 1,001 others if we just keep silent for a day. —Susan+ Deacon’s Beacon, continued from page 1… Reading is such a pleasurable pastime. and if you are like me you find something to be gained in all genres. One of the most delightful books I have read recently is The 100-Year-Old Man who Climbed out the Window and Walked Away by Jonas Jonasson. This book is a laugh a minute with all of the totally improbable twists and turns of the plot. There is no great message in the book other than the idea that one needs to live life to the fullest every minute, no matter how old or infirm you may be. Hey, that’s not such a bad message after all, is it? —Deacon Skip

First Impressions Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is midnight and Mitch and I have arrived at Salon Canning, a tango milonga, or hall, and dancing is about to start. The sounds of piano, African candombe drums, and a bandoneon (a small accordion) greet us as we enter. It’s customary for a man to invite a woman to tango by catching her eye and tilting his head or raising an eyebrow. The woman can nod or perhaps smile to indicate that yes, she will dance. Something similar takes place at the beginning of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Eligible Mr. Bingley has moved into the neighborhood and is attending a dance with his good friend Mr. Darcy. “Bingley was good looking and gentlemanlike: he had a pleasant countenance and easy, unaffected manners.” Mr. Darcy is described as attracting much attention due to his “fine, tall person, handsome features and noble mien.” He is also wealthier than Bingley. Bingley dances every dance and is quite taken with the eldest Bennet girl, Jane. He encourages Darcy to dance with the “quite pretty” Elizabeth Bennet, who is seated nearby and hears Darcy’s response: “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me.” Elizabeth feels this slight but laughs it off as she shares the story with her friends, concurring with everyone that Darcy is extremely proud and acts “above his company and above being pleased.” Jane Austen could develop multifaceted characters through sparkling dialogue, keen description, and intricate plotting. From the start of this romantic comedy she establishes Jane and Bingley as gentle and self-effacing, and Elizabeth and Darcy as intelligent, witty, and quick to judge. Austen then unspools a complex, romantic plot full of twists. The plot unfolds like a tango. A man may choose to guide his dance partner through a molineta and continue to rotate in place, spiraling, and inviting the woman to rondo, flick, or brush his ankle with hers. Similarly, Austen develops her story with precision, and subtlety. Darcy starts to notice and admire Elizabeth when she visits Jane. He appreciates that Elizabeth would walk three miles through muddy fields, and observes that the walk has brightened her fine eyes. And now the romance between Darcy and Elizabeth begins to heat up. Darcy is attracted to Elizabeth’s independence and “sweet archness.” When Bingley hosts a party, Darcy is eager to claim a dance with Elizabeth. Even though Lizzy is determined to ignore Darcy, she is so nonplussed when she asks her that she accepts. Her friend Charlotte assures Lizzy that she will find Darcy an agreeable dance partner. Lizzy replies, “Heaven forbid! That would be the greatest

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misfortune of all! To find a man agreeable whom one is determined to hate! Do not wish me such an evil.” Like a tango that starts with simple moves while partners gauge each other’s abilities and preferences, Lizzy and Darcy’s dance starts without conversation and ends with Elizabeth convinced of his unattractive qualities. When the music stops, Darcy bows silently and leaves. At this point the romance is prickly and one-sided. Darcy is intrigued by Lizzy, but has reservations. Lizzy is less than enamored of him. Later Lizzy is surprised by how many times Darcy visits her and how she keeps running into him on walks. On one visit he starts a marriage proposal by telling her how vainly he has struggled against his feelings for her but ardently loves her. Lizzy is struck dumb. Unfortunately, Darcy goes on to summarize her social inferiority and other disadvantages. He feels his pride is justified but cannot repress his desire for her. How gratifying to see this marriage proposal fall flat! Darcy may love Elizabeth but his pride and her prejudice must be transformed through reflection and action. Austen provides such an engaging plot and a contrast of manners and morality that you are happy to wade through the dense sentences of this early 19th-century novel. Elizabeth’s thoughts and evaluation of her prejudice is interior monologue at its best. At the conclusion of the novel Darcy acts generously to save the reputation of Elizabeth’s sister Lydia. His continued love for Elizabeth reflects how deeply he has changed. His gracious acts and gentlemanly courting allow Elizabeth to see—and love—the true Darcy. Like a good tango, Pride and Prejudice contains longing, refusal… and ultimately, understanding. —Rebecca Schenone

Word of the Month Throw the Book. Colloquial. To charge the accused with every possible crime relevant to the circumstances. Originally: to give the maximum sentence allowed.

My Favorite Book One of the passengers on the original Ship of Fools was the Book Fool. We’ve mentioned before that the Book Fool is our patron saint here at the Keys. To us a good book is catnip. Put one in our hands and right away we’re detached and semi-responsive.

Making the theme of this month’s Keys “My Favorite Book,” was a foolish idea, because it turns out that most people don’t have a favorite book—in our recent survey of the congregation we learned that people have many favorite books: sometimes one for each stage of their lives. For example, the editor’s first favorite book was The Roly-Poly Pudding, but it didn’t take long before Winnie the Pooh stole his heart away. Then Pooh was dropped for Wind in the Willows, and then came Tom Sawyer, and then The Lord of the Rings, The Catcher in the Rye, On the Road, and then… well, who knows? There seems to be a special place in everyone’s heart for the books of our youth. When you go around asking St. Peter’s parishioners to name a favorite book, many pause, think, and then say, “Well, when I was a kid…” Megan Goulden told us that To Kill a Mockingbird is still one of her favorites. Aurora Abramson said that she has fond memories of Dr. Seuss, especially The Cat in the Hat. Nancy Oliver cut her teeth on her namesake Nancy Drew. Harry Potter is among Guy Taylor’s favorites, and The Education of Little Tree is high on Jeff Redlawsk’s list. In fact, three generations of Redlawsks—Ben, Jeff, and Jeff’s father, George—agree that Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is a true classic. In a similar vein, Barbara Naas still has a set of the Dick, Jane, and Sally books, and it turns out that Charlene Wieser just bought a collection of Dick, Jane, and Sally for her son Mark to enjoy. Lots of adults love E. B. White’s children’s books. Church Treasurer John Lessar remembers Charlotte’s Web with

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great affection, quite a few parishioners said Stuart Little was a favorite, and The Trumpet of the Swan got one vote, too. After a while we began to wonder—if the adults’ favorite books are children’s books, maybe the kids’ favorites are adult books. It turns out we were onto something, at least in a couple of cases. Eli Goulden read James Patterson’s Zoo this summer, and then loaned it to the editor. It’s definitely a page-turner. Maddy Redlawsk gave props to A Tale of Two Cities. Su Boocock ranks it high as well. His mother may enjoy Dr. Seuss, but Bryce Abramson listed Of Mice and Men among his favorites. Bryce said he liked the way Steinbeck used foreshadowing. Bryce isn’t the only parishioner who rates Steinbeck high. Billy Park said that East of Eden is one of his favorites, and our occasional musician, Crystal Brunelle, told the Keys that she loves Cannery Row and Tortilla Flats. This contrasts with Mother Susan, who makes a pretty good case for disliking The Grapes of Wrath. Several parishioners have a favorite author but not a favorite title. Kim Schiff, for example, is a big Ray Bradbury fan. She especially enjoyed Fahrenheit 451 and The Illustrated Man. By the way, Kim is also a Roald Dahl fan. Nancy Oliver likes anything by Jane Austen—Pride and Prejudice and Emma in particular. You may have noticed that Senior Warden Becky Schenone is a big P&P fan, too. Charlene Wieser shares the Austen addiction, although for variety she sometimes turns to David Sedaris. Billy Park is enamored with Pat Conroy. Two young people—Thomas Taylor and Maddy Redlawsk—said they like Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” series. Thomas says he enjoys Riordan’s action scenes and the “mental images” Riordan creates. Teri Chin told us she’s a fan of Annie Proulx. Trish Reilly Taylor said that she loves Donald J. Sobol’s “Encyclopedia Brown” books. Speaking of encyclopedias, when he was a boy Father Horace Greeley read through the whole Encyclopedia Britannica, from A to Z. Why were we not surprised to learn that? Only a relative handful of parishioners listed nonfiction titles as their favorites. George Redlawsk told us that he’s working his way through a biography of trumpeter Louis

Armstrong, and Deacon Skip Bushee mentioned that he really enjoyed Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye, which he read in preparation for his recent arctic trek. Predictably, some religious and philosophical titles came up in our interviews. Dave Goulden has The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda on his favorites list, and Mona Dena has the Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness on hers. Nancy Oliver mentioned that Gibran’s The Prophet has always felt special to her. Father Greeley said that Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is one of his all-time favorites. Two people—John Lessar and Dave Goulden—said that Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged was among their favorites. But lots of St. Peter’s parishioners have favorites that are uniquely their own. Charlene Wieser loved Lori Ostlund’s debut novel, After the Parade… from a different era than Su Boocock’s all-time favorite, Jane Eyre. Tastes vary widely even in the same family. Picture the Taylors sitting around the fireplace with this diverse list of favorites: Caroline’s favorite book is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Guy’s is Stand, by Steven King, and Trish’s favorite is Interview with the Vampire. Meanwhile, Thomas keeps working his way through the Percy Jackson books. Likewise at the Redlawsk house: one of Jeff’s favorites is Stephen Carter’s novel of alternative history, The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln; Mona likes The Secret Life of Bees; and Ben goes for Harrison Bergeron, by Kurt Vonnegut. And heaven knows there’s enough Dickens to keep Maddy busy for a while. Over at the Gouldens’ house, Eli’s reading Wonder, by R. J. Palacio and Raquel Jaramillo, and Harper said that Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why is one of her favorites. What’s at the top of the editor’s list of favorites? Probably Walden, by Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau’s self-sufficiency, clear-headed and critical thinking, appreciation for the natural world, and open intelligence resonate as much today as they did in 1854. By the way… so many parishioners said Steinbeck was a favorite author that we looked up his favorite book and discovered that it was Winesburg, Ohio, by Sherwood Anderson. It was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, too. There may be a book in here that strikes your fancy or reminds you of another of your own favorites—it sure is fun to learn from one another. Has a good book just come into your life? Let us know. But please write, don’t call. A ringing telephone can be very distracting when you’re reading!

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Peeping Through the Keyhole

News and shameless gossip

We were delighted to learn that Eleanor Antonakis’s ankle is on the mend and that she’s feeling better. We expect she’ll come dancing to church any Sunday now..! Due to Mother Susan’s travel schedule, we’ll enjoy Father Horace Greeley’s preaching on the Sunday after Thanksgiving (November 30) and the Sunday after Christmas (December 27)… Are you an 8 O’Clocker? We have it on good authority that there will be one combined 10:30 service on both of those post-holiday Sundays… Good news from Erna Daly: she’s feeling better after a recent illness…

Still reeling from the dinner theater? Here at the Keys we certainly are. But there’s more drama in store for St. Peter’s. This year’s Christmas Pageant will be a shadow production… definitely a first for St. Peter’s… We’ve heard reports that Dick Cowen is back home with eight-hour care, and we’re happy to hear it… Are you Wise and Wonderful (and over 70)? If so, expect an invitation to a festive lunch on December 16. This will be the first of several upcoming events for senior parishioners… Word on the street: Jim Redman is making a great recovery from kidney stone surgery… Hurray...! For good company and good conversation you can’t beat a book group. Circle December Wednesdays at 7:00 pm on your calendar. That’s when St. Peter’s Advent Book Group will meet to discuss The First Christmas by Marcus J. Borg and John D. Crossan… and enjoy some rousing holiday fellowship… What did you score at the bake sale on November 22? We won’t blame you if you don’t share. We did a careful analysis and discovered that at St. Peter’s every baker is a genius!

The Halo Award Here at St. Peter’s we buy our halos in bulk and it’s a good thing, too, because this month we’re giving out a whole bunch. For dedication and dramatic performances above and beyond the call of duty, each Star of Tomorrow! gets a solid gold halo encrusted with glitter and built-in spotlights. Congratulations, Bryce Abramson, Juan Duke, Lesly Duke, Marco Duke, Kali Frazier, Eli Goulden, Violet Serumalani, Alexandra Siri, Olivia Siri, Caroline Taylor, and Thomas Taylor! You learned your lines, rehearsed tirelessly, and when the curtain went up on November 14 you emoted like nobody’s business. We were wowed… stunned…bowled over… moved… knocked out… deeply impressed… dazzled… amazed…struck dumb… astonished…staggered…blown away… and flabbergasted. We laughed, we cried. You gave us a night of great theater, and we can hardly wait for the sequel. We’re sure that this is the first step toward immortal stardom for everyone involved. Wear your halos with pride, young celebrities, and be sure to keep them polished for your next audition!

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Meet the Stars of Tomorrow!

On Saturday, November 14, eleven of St. Peter’s best actors and actresses put on a great performance at the Stars of Tomorrow! Dinner Theater. If you were there you know how talented and good-looking those young celebrities are. But if you couldn’t make it, check out this portfolio of star power. And keep your eyes peeled—these kids are going far!

Bryce Abramson

Juan Duke Read the Keys in color online at www.stpetersrwc.org/the-keys/

Lesly Duke

Marco Duke

Kali Frazier

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Eli Goulden

Violet Serumalani

Alexandra Siri

Olivia Siri

Caroline Taylor

Thomas Taylor

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Stars of Tomorrow! continued… Our young stars performed 10 pieces in total: six monologues and four sketches. The program opened with Eli Goulden, Violet Serumalani, and Caroline Taylor performing a scene from “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Among the pieces that followed were sketches about a haunted house (with Thomas Taylor and Juan Duke), a boy who doesn’t wear shoes (with Bryce Abramson and Alexandra Siri), and a school dance (with Olivia Siri, Lesly Duke, Kali Frazier, and Caroline Taylor). Alexandra Siri, Bryce Abramson, Lesly Duke, Marco Duke, Kali Frazier, Olivia Siri, and Thomas Taylor all performed monologues. Under the skilled direction of Neva Hutchinson, the SPYs brought each character to life and gave the scenes surprisingly mature readings. Many people in the audience commented that the sketches and monologues seemed lifted from the kids’ own lives, with subjects like girlfriends, boyfriends, teachers, and life as a young person in 2015.

By the end of the evening the director was beaming and the little man had kicked his chair over and was bouncing up and down on it. The dinner part of the dinner theater included a mouth-watering roast with fixings, prepared by the Men’s Group under the direction of Head Chef Dave Goulden. Paul Siri set up a bar and did a brisk trade in wine and soda. It was “Bravo!” all round when the curtain dropped, and the packed house left full, happy, and thoroughly entertained. Special thanks go out to all the parents who worked behind the scenes, especially Guy Taylor for set construction and Cathy Siri for costumes. The gala raised about $500 for next year’s mission trip.

Smarter Parents… Better Kids The first in our parish’s series of parenting workshops was led on Wednesday, November 11 by Cynthia Klein, and lots of attendees remarked on how informative and helpful the session was. Klein is a certified parenting instructor, and her topic for the evening was family communications. Entitled “Stop Arguing and Win Cooperation with Your Kids!” Klein’s session encouraged parents to communicate with their kids in a way that breaks walls instead of building them, and she provided some helpful tips on how to do just that. Cari Pang Chen told us that she was particularly impressed by Klein’s After… Then strategy. For example, a parent could say “After you take out the garbage, then you can play your video game.” Trish Reilly Taylor said it was gratifying to hear that it’s normal to have to repeat instructions. Another high point for Trish was learning not to engage in why questions or get tangled up in negotiating. Like many of the attendees, Cari and Trish have children entering their teens and tweens, and both mentioned that their kids’ ages were a big reason why they went to the session. Trish said, “We wanted to make sure that the communication with them didn’t fall apart in the high school years.” Klein received high marks for her presentation style—Cari described it as “clear and informational… warm and supportive.” Trish was impressed that Klein offered attendees a free phone consultation.

Cari told us that it was useful to have time to reflect on her parenting style, and added that several of her friends also commented that they’re glad they went. She said, “It was a good session and felt like a good and appropriate way to support our church community and the larger community as well.” Our parish’s focus on young people makes this an especially relevant program. Our next parenting workshop will be in January. Stay tuned and spread the word!

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Dreaming Together In November the parish held two gatherings: opportunities for parishioners to contribute to church planning. At both get-togethers church members were encouraged to share their reflections on the past year and their dreams for St. Peter’s in the months ahead. The first meeting was held at the church on Sunday, November 8; the second at Trish and Guy Taylor’s warm and hospitable home on November 13. St. Peter’s parishioners aren’t bashful, and the conversation was lively. Sometimes the ideas flew so thick and fast that people had to duck!

A few key points from the discussions… -Our parish had a great year in 2015. An obvious high point was the SPY mission trip to New Mexico. The activities that helped raise money for the trip, like the book sales, yard sale, and dinner theater were great events that engaged practically everyone in the parish. -Our outreach program to local day laborers was on the tip of everyone’s tongue. It’s a great program, within our means… and open to many participants. -Continuing to upgrade our space was a priority for many parishioners. Sanctuary lighting, acoustics, flooring, and seating are items that people want to see improved. Some people would like a narthex wall installed near the front door. -Hope Bags and other activities involving the younger kids get a high grade. -Despite the absence of a music director, our music also got high marks—for variety, enthusiasm, and for involving the young people. -Everyone loves a good retreat… and it was great to have three of them in 2015.

-We have outstanding tenants and our relations with them are stronger than ever. - Several people mentioned that Mother Susan has a lot on her plate, and that it would be wonderful if she could have an assistant. What’s ahead for St. Peter’s? There’s plenty of positive momentum as we move into 2016. The young people are heading back to New Mexico, our outreach programs are going strong, and many parishioners have lots of ideas for new activities. All of this requires resources. In the past three years church finances have been well managed, and we’re cautious with expense, but every single pledge is vitally important. Our parishioners have been wonderfully supportive, and as of press time about half of the congregation has pledged for next year. Mother Susan told the Keys that if you’re in that half—thanks! And if you aren’t… well, you wouldn’t want to be the last to pledge, would you?

From the Vestry The most recent Vestry meeting was on Tuesday, November 17. Through October, parish finances are still in the black (by a little) and ahead of budget (by a lot).

Actual Budget Variance Income $ 199,783 $ 196,943 $ 2,840 Expense 198,344 205,146 9,642 Net Income $ 1,439 $ -8,203 $ 9,642

About an hour and a half were spent in discussion with two representatives from the Diocese who briefed the Vestry on an upcoming Diocesan financial program that could have a positive effect at St. Peter’s and other parishes. More information will be forthcoming in the new year. The remainder of the meeting was spent reviewing current church activities, including planning and stewardship. The next scheduled Vestry meeting will be on Tuesday, December 8. Members of the Vestry are happy to hear your questions or concerns. Grab one by the lapel if there’s something on your mind.

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Mark the Date!

A few items for your November and December calendars…

-Sunday, November 29: Combined service at 10:30 am

-Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm: Book Group

-Thursday the 3rd at 10:30 am: Crafty Ladies

-Tuesday the 8th at 7:00 pm: Vestry

-Wednesday the 9th at 7:00 pm: Book Group

-Thursday the 10th at 10:30 am: Crafty Ladies

-Wednesday the 16th at noon: Wise & Wonderful lunch

-Wednesday the 16th at 7:00 pm: Book Group

-Thursday the 17th at 10:30 am: Crafty Ladies

-Wednesday the 23rd at 7:00 pm: Book Group

-Thursday the 24th at 5:00 pm: Christmas Eve service

-Friday the 25th at 10:30 am: Come-As-You-Are Christmas

-Sunday the 27th: Combined service at 10:30 am

In Memoriam

We were deeply saddened to learn that Sue Mitchell’s son Ted died unexpectedly on October 21. Please keep Sue and her family in your thoughts and in your prayers.

To Our Subscribers This really is your newsletter, so you’d better tell us what you think and keep us up to date. Here in this season of Christmas cards and get-togethers, we hope you’ll send us some juicy news. We want to know if you’ve been naughty or nice. Also… changes of address, complaints and questions, etc. Well honestly, we don’t care if you’ve been nice. But naughty is newsworthy. Operators are standing by: office@stpetersrwc.org or 650 367-0777

Rites of Passage

November Birthdays

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Tom Yonker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pat Garofoli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Aidan Harr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Jean Bushee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Joan Lacina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Anna Hoffman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AJ Azar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Jim Redman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sandy Scopel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Peter Hutchinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

November 29

November Anniversaries

Sandy Buck and Gloria Colon. . .

November 16

Amanda and Stephen Reid. . . . . .

November 26

Remembering Caroline Arnold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Get Involved!

Parish governance. Priest’s Warden Rebecca Schenone. rschenone@sbcglobal.net LEMs, acolytes, and lectors. Contact the church office. Godly Play (Sunday School). Cari Pang Chen. caripangchen@gmail.com Altar Guild. Barbara Naas. gladbarb@comcast.net Flowers and Candles. Nancy Oliver. 650 592-5822 SPY (youth group). Mother Susan. susandparsons@aol.com Men’s Group. Deacon Skip Bushee. gsbushee@gmail.com Hopkins Manor ministry. Deacon Skip Bushee. gsbushee@gmail.com Maple Street Shelter ministry. Pat McCarty. Pat_mccarty@sbcglobal.net Ushers. Dianne Brien. briller@bicycletunes.org Crafty Ladies. Midge Bobel. 650 364-0195 Atherton Court ministry. Billy Park. addawg@mac.com Day Laborer ministry. Dave Goulden. dave.goulden@gmail.com

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The Right Reverend Marc Andrus The Diocese of California

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The Reverend Susan D. Parsons, Rector

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Officers of St. Peter’s

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In this issue…

• Parenting!

• Dreaming!

• Stars of Tomorrow!

• My Favorite Book…and more!