We Hold In Our Prayers This Week:

For the repose of the soul: Majorie Bauer (grandmother of Fred and Charlotte, mother-in-law of Cherie)

Parishioners in Need of Prayer: Josh Owen, Peter Vandrasik, Annika Mintzlaff,  Nancy Gray, Anita Hulligan, Patricia LaMuth, Winifred Savidge,  Joanne Bohnfeldt, Bob Bohnfeldt, Ed Wilkinson, Jacob Rosenheim

Homebound Parishioners: Dick Wilmot, Clara Weidenkopf, Mary Ann “Rusty” Davis, Margaret DeArmond, Westelle Maxwell, Edith Higgins, Ruth Rea, Margo McClure

Parishioners’ Friends and Family: Bill Calkins (Joanne Calkins), John & Clarice deYoung, Nitza Velasquez (Anida Balmer), Juanita Stacko and Cheryl Conway (Fred Purdy), Michelle Winter (Eileen Bradfield), Louise Foisy (Joann Newman), Anke  Amtmann (Lorna Jordan), Ruth Pangrace (Josh Owen), Chris Crawford (Emily Malquest), Margie Price (Amanda Chambers), Merrill DeCamp & Family (Nicole & Jesse Shedden), Marie Franklin (Margaret DeArmond), Ian Bittel (Mildred Bittel), David Sandberg (Mary Sandberg), Marianne Ferry, Dave Ferry (Sara Ferry), Alison Linsley, Aline Masek, (Nan Miller)

Our Wider Fellowships: In the Diocese of Ohio pray our Summit Mission; in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, pray for the Church of England

In Harm’s Way: Kyle Ross, Mark Stroh, Joey Satullo

MARCH OUTREACH PROJECT: THE ZELMA GEORGE WOMEN’S SHELTER provides temporary housing for homeless mothers, fathers, and intact families with children as well as pregnant mothers and victims of domestic violence. The shelter’s focus is to help parents find employment and housing and become more self-sufficient. Services may include alcohol or drug treatment, medical services, entitlement referrals and GED programming.  Loose plate offerings collected in the month of March will be used to support Zelma George’s ongoing needs. Please also consider donating the following items: plastic baby bottles, baby wipes,  diapers (any size), sanitary napkins and tampons, bath towels and washcloths (new or gently used), men’s toiletry items (body wash, deodorant)  Please drop off your donations at the church office or give them to Amanda Chambers. Please contact Amanda Chambers at 440-891-1508 or amandaschambers@hotmail.com for more information and with any questions regarding other possible items for donation.

LENTEN MEDITATION BOOKS AND “HOPE CHEST” MITE BOXES are available at the back of the church.  Please take a “Hope Chest”, fill it with your loose change during Lent, and bring it back on Easter Sunday.  All funds will benefit the Episcopal Relief & Development.  “Happy are those who consider the poor; the Lord delivers them in the day of trouble.” Psalm 41:1;   Let’s fill the Hope Chests and heal a hurting world!

WEDNESDAYS in LENT series will continue on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. with a soup supper in the Undercroft.  All are invited be part of our Lenten study, “Sin, Heaven, and Hell in the Writings of C.S. Lewis.”  Lewis was one of the most influential and engaging Christian writers of the twentieth century, and his theological musings have had a subtle but powerful impact upon Anglicans for three generations.  The two books upon which we will concentrate are The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce.   They are both highly entertaining, provocative, and often humorous works of fiction that will forever change your concepts of sin, heaven, and hell.  The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end promptly at 8:00 p.m.  Childcare is available.  Please join us for this very enticing, intriguing and interesting topic!

ADULT SPIRITUALITY & EDUCATION: Adult Education and Spirituality plans for the winter promises to be informative and exciting.  The Kingdom of God!  Join us as we begin John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg’s series, First Light, Jesus and the Kingdom of God. SUNDAYS at 9 a.m.; Childcare is available. Here’s a look at what’s to come in the next few weeks…

• March 11 – The Lake as the World

• March 18 – Parables as Lures

• March 25 – Jesus as Lord

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN – NEXT SUDNAY! It can be hard to broach the topic of child abuse or sexual misconduct with a congregation. It’s an uncomfortable subject, but it’s critical to educate church employees, Vestry and volunteers about child sexual misconduct and prevention. Prevention is the best way to ensure a secure community. Additionally, in accordance with our policies and procedures, the Diocesan Canons, and our insurance mandate, all members of the Vestry and adults working with children, must attend “Safeguarding God’s Children”. St. Peter’s is fortunate to have its own trainer, trainer Jill Mintzlaff, who will be offering two separate trainings to accommodate everyone’s schedule. Safeguarding God’s Children training opportunities will take place on Sunday, March 18^th and on Sunday April 15^th. The purpose of the “Safeguarding God’s Children” program is to teach adults what they need to know to prevent sexual abuse.  The premise of the program is if every adult can protect one child, each one of us will change one life, and together we will make a difference in this generation of children.

The training will begin at 11:45 a.m. in the main church lounge and last approximately 3 hours (refreshments will be provided). Please R.S.V.P. to Michelle so that all information and packets can be assembled beforehand

ST. CECECILA’S will meet at St. Peter’s at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21^st, to drive together to attend the Noon Concert at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2031 West 30^th Street.   We have enjoyed these concerts every year; if you wish, you may drive directly to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and meet us there.  This year I have made reservations at 1 p.m.  for a private dining room at Le Petite Triangle at 1881 Fulton for lunch after the concert.  It is a charming French restaurant, serving crepes, salads, quiche and wine, with a view of the beautiful Carnegie Public Library across the street.  Please RSVP to Tina Uible at 440-331-5861, or call me with any questions.

HELP NEEDED… FLOOR WASHING: Join a small but ambitious group as we wash our beautiful altar and sanctuary wood floors on Saturday, March 31^st.  We want our church to sparkle for the Resurrection of our Lord!  We will start at 10:00 (after Chancel Guild) and, with as little as six of us, should finish in about an hour.  Materials will be supplied; just bring something for your knees!  Please contact Alison or Bob at 216-221-4451 with questions.

EASTER BRUNCH: You’re invited to The Annual Easter Brunch, Saturday, April 7^th 10am till noon. There is no cost for this event. We will begin with brunch. Please bring a brunch item to share. Families will have the opportunity to experience Holy Week in a variety of ways. We will also have table set up with information about local Christian Summer Camps along with an opportunity to craft an item from our Vacation Bible School kit. If you would like to help or have any questions please call Michelle Killin-Keith at 440-781-4161.

NAME TAGS: Each Sunday, you are invited to write out your name on a name tag and wear it so everyone will know who you are… Permanent name badges are available for ordering!  Please call the office if you would like to place an order for a badge (red background with white lettering).  The badges are available with magnetic backs or pins. (Please remember: anyone with a pacemaker should not order a magnetic back badge.)  The cost of the badge is $6.00.  Call 216-226-1772 or e-mail office@stpeterslakewood.org the office with questions or to place an order.

The Call to the Annual Meeting: In accordance with the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, and the Code of Regulations of Saint Peter’s Church, I hereby announce that the Annual Meeting of Saint Peter’s Parish, Lakewood, Ohio, will take place on Sunday, January 22, 2012, beginning with a celebration at 9:30 a.m. of the Holy Eucharist. The Annual Meeting will take place in the nave of the Church.  The purpose of the
meeting will be to elect new members to the Vestry, to hear reports of the finances and various ministries of the parish, and to take action on such matters as may come before the body.  Persons eligible to exercise seat, voice, and vote at the meeting shall be those aged 16 or older whose membership is recorded on the rolls of this church either through baptism or transfer, and who are known to the Rector and Treasurer as faithful in worship, giving, and serving in this last year.  ~ The Rev. G. Keith Owen, II

YOU ARE INVITED!!! Please attend the ordination of Rosalind Hughes.  Carpooling can be arranged; meet here at the church at 6:00 and head to St. Andrew’s.
By the Grace of God and the people consenting The Right Reverend Mark Hollingsworth, Jr Bishop of Ohio will ordain Rosalind Claire Hughes to the Sacred Order of Priests In Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on Tuesday, January 24,
2012, 7:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Church, 300 Third Street, Elyria, Ohio.

ADULT SPIRITUALITY & EDUCATION: Adult Education and Spirituality plans for the winter promises to be informative and exciting.  The Kingdom of God!  Join us as we being John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg’s series, First Light, Jesus
and the Kingdom of God. SUNDAYS at 9 a.m.;  Childcare is available. Here’s a look at January and February…

January 15 – The Matrix of Jesus

January 29 – The Advent of the Messiah.

February 12 – God’s Great Cleanup

February 19 – Collaborative Eschaton

Annual Meeting Potluck Breakfast: On Sunday, January 22^nd, we will gather in the Undercroft for a potluck breakfast after the 9:30 service in preparation for the annual meeting. Every family in attendance should plan to bring a dish to share. To facilitate a healthy selection we are going to organize it in the following manner: family last names beginning with the letters M though Z, please bring a breakfast casserole or entrée to share; and family last names beginning with letter A through L, please bring
fruit, pastry or bagels to share. Volunteers are also needed to set up,
serve, and clean up the potluck breakfast.  Please sign up in the back of the church.  Thank you for your help.

WOMEN WELCOMING WOMEN: Have you resolved to take some time for yourself this New Year?  Try a gathering of supportive women in the parish.  WWW meets monthly on the 4^th Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting is at Panera on Center Ridge Road in Rocky River on January 24 at 7 PM. Our goal is just fun and fellowship.  For more information call Lorna Jordan (216) 227-0163 or e-mail ljcookie@cox.net.

Children and Youth Information for Sunday, January 22, Annual Meeting Sunday…Pebbles and ROCKS will promptly start at 9:15am (note time change) under the tent in the Undercroft.  The service that day starts at 9:30am followed by brunch and then the Annual Meeting.  Pebbles and  ROCKS will run as usual with the older children joining their parents during the Offertory and Pebbles being ready for pick up by their
parents either to receive communion together as a family or immediately following the service.  Parents and children will eat brunch together in the Undercroft.  Childcare will be held during the Annual Meeting.  Jennifer Williams, the nursery staff, and older teens
will care for the children below the age of kindergarten in the usual nursery rooms.  Children in grades K – 5 will watch a G rated movie in the Lounge upstairs chaperoned by older teens.

LADIES OF ST. CECILIA’S AND ST. ANN’S:  This month we will meet for a Scottish Tea at Tina Uible’s home, 20025 Beachcliff Blvd. at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 18.  Mildred Bittel has promised to advise me on the fine points of a hearty Scottish
Tea.  Since Scotland will be our subject, I am suggesting that anyone who is interested, read one of Rosemunde Pilcher’s books, Winter Solstice, September, The Shell Seekers, etc.  She is an excellent winter read.  I know some of you have traveled in Scotland, and pictures and stories are welcome.  Please RSVP to Tina 440-331-5861 or tuible@aol.com, if you can come.  Everyone is welcome, and we enjoy newcomers.

WINTER CONVOCATION:   Diocese of Ohio,  February 10-11!  For more information, go to the diocesan website at www.dohio.org. Register soon -
space is a bit more limited than in previous years. We also have highly reduced rates in this very nice all-suite hotel, but those rates only last until February 1. You can register for your hotel suite directly from the Convocation
registration website. No PayPal account is needed to register for the
Convocation or hotel. Conference Cost: $39 per person if registered and paid before January 28, 2012 with a maximum of $100 per family. $10 per child age 3 to 12.
Hospitality food and beverage on Friday (including two tickets for beer, wine
or soft drinks), continental breakfast, and lunch on Saturday are all included. Hotel Reservation: To reserve a hotel room at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls, please go to this http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/WinterConvo.  The
conference room rate is $89.00 per room plus tax and is only available until February 1, 2012.  You may also call the hotel directly at 1-866-716-8103