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In addition to Maggie starting to show some buds, we also have tall sunflowers budding in Maggie’s Garden!

With typical Scots frugality and thoughtfulness, Judy Ripley purchased a third crepe myrtle tree for the West Gardens to provide cover for an air conditioning condenser as well as to beautify and color balance the garden. “It was only $85,” boasted Judy. Truly a good deal for a nealy 6-foot […]

Parishioners and visitors entering the red front door of St Peter’s Church might now notice a difference in the garden beds on either side of the door. That is because on Saturday, September 7th, the Gardening Team transplanted 2 boxwood bushes into the beds on either side of the church’s […]

There were 6 door prizes, announced by Leo and his co-emcee Ashley Hans: a box of Taiwanese pineapple cakes – won by Alejandro Colina-Valeri (yoga student of Sherry’s) a box of Taiwanese pineapple cakes – won by Bonnie Lee Elliott a bottle of Iris vineyards pinot grigio – won by […]

On Saturday, May 11, Judy Ripley led the Gardening Team to transplant 6 azaleas from the Cloister Garden to Maggie’s Garden and West Garden plots. You may recall that last autumn, Judy started the transformation process by mulching the area containing hellebores and hydrangeas surrounding the centerpiece southern magnolia. During […]

On a cold, cloudy Monday, January 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Day) the Environmental Committee led its second annual clean-up of the area around Andre Thornton Park on the north side of Phoenixville (55 N Main St), located only 0.3 miles from Bridge St.  The park is named for Andre […]

The Daughters of the King hosted a Tea for the women and girls in the parish on Saturday, May 6, 2023.   We had a great turn out with many dressing up for the occasion, including hats! The Daughters offered tea sandwiches, a chilled soup, scones, muffins, cookies, other sweet […]

On Sunday July 23, 2023, St. Peter’s Accounting Warden Dennis Reid had an experience every golfer dreams of but rarely experiences — he shot a hole-in-one. At the Linfield National Golf Club approximately 5 miles from his home, Dennis’ tee shot at the 128-yard 7th hole took a graceful arc […]

St. Peter’s parishioner Amy Atlee has begun teaching Qigong classes at the Phoenixville YMCA at 400 E. Pothouse Road, starting January 4, 2024. Her 45-minute classes are held in Studio B at the YMCA on Thursdays at 12:15pm. Amy’s first class was a big success, attended by 8 students, including […]

On a rainy Saturday, October 14, Judy Ripley and Leo Guen transformed Maggie’s lawn — at the northeast corner of the parking lot in front of the ADA ramp — into Maggie’s garden. Judy started the transformation process by putting a layer of newspapers atop the lawn to inhibit future […]

On Saturday, October 7th, the Gardening team transplanted a large hydrangea and two hellebores to the West lawn between the ADA ramp and parking lot. Fred and Judy Ripley and Leo Guen dug 8 holes in the stony earth to make new homes for the hydrangea roots that were split […]

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, St Peter’s welcomed new members who had joined within the past year. New Members ministry leader Judy Hans and Vestry Senior Warden Diane Hope led the welcoming ceremony to introduce the Class of 2023 new members to the congregation. A few of the new members […]

On Sunday September 24, 2023, St. Peter’s new class of Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) were introduced to the congregation and received a blessing from Father Sam. They are Gary Russell, Gretchen Streuli, Lisa Scott, Vernet Spence-Brown, Vince Giancaterino, and Maureen Baker (see photo). Deacon Joe Dietz is the leader of […]

On a hot Saturday June 10, 2023, 6 members of the Property, Environmental and Gardening Committees gathered to begin construction of the new organic gardens on the southeast lawn of the church grounds. Led by Dave Brennfleck, who purchased and delivered lumber to the building site, and Shawhan Fox, who […]

On May 20, a sprinkling Saturday morning, the Gardening team transplanted the northern magnolia sapling from the Cloister Garden to the “northwest lawn” next to the new ADA ramp. After digging a hole about 2.5 feet wide and 1.5 feet deep in very rocky soil, we filled the hole with […]

The very first non-holiday Saturday service was held at St. Peter’s on May 13, 2023 at 4:30pm, with Father Sam celebrating. Approximately 30 parishioners attended, including adults, youth and children. Following a long history of other churches holding Saturday evening services as an alternative to Sunday services, Father Sam embarked […]

THANK YOU!!! Mark Hammaker, Dave Brennfleck, Robert Gauthier, Dennis Reid, and Shawhan Fox Thanks to you, we were able to switch out the old incandescent, CFC, and halogen flood lights with new ultra-bright LED floods over the altar and choir. AND….. unbelievably you were able to reposition and aim the […]

Grace and Peace to you and your loved ones, In the course of our ministry together here at St. Peter’s I have loved the opportunities that God has accorded us to minister and to further God’s work in our region and in the lives of each of us. Beginning this […]

During the week of May 1, ten St. Peter’s parishioners paired up to prepare dinners for the dozen or so residents of St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter, located at 900 Emmett Street, Phoenixville. One parishioner cooks the entree, while the other provides a salad and dessert. While we normally provide 5 […]

Boston ivy has grown at the southeast corner of the church for many years. This ivy has been growing around and up through the large yew, around the base of the lamp post, and climbing the church corner walls. Finally, on April 22, Leo Guen and Robert Gauthier, under the […]

In February, the St. Peter’s Youth Group visited In Ian’s Boots. We volunteered our time to help clean, label, and sort shoes to be donated around the world. The adults and youth were inspired to help even more, so we decided to have a shoe drive. If you have any […]

The St. Peter’s website now has a PDF document containing instructions how to set up online giving in Realm. Click here to access the document. If you have questions about setting up online giving, contact Leo Guen at leotguen@gmail.com. If you have questions about your giving statement, contact our parish […]

For the first time since the 2020 pandemic, on Sunday March 26th the women of the St. Peter’s Altar Guild stripped the altar and cleaned it and apse area thoroughly. They took special pride in cleaning the Lord’s table in preparation for the Last Supper, as Good Friday arrives April […]

Dear Siblings in Christ, I pray that you and your loved ones are well. This coming Saturday 18th March 2023 we are invited to join with the family and friends of our beloved Pat Howse. Visitation at 10am and Rite of Christian Burial service at 11am. https://www.klotzbachfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Winifred-Howse/#!/Obituary Sincerely, Fr. Samuel […]

During three consecutive Saturdays in February (11th, 18th, and 25th) and Monday, March 7th, the St. Peter’s Property Committee completed phases 4 and 5 of the Prospect Street flooring project, replacing the old broken floor with new ceramic tiles. The result is both aesthetically pleasing and far safer. The members […]

If you have not found a box with your name, please notify the parish office. Everyone is encouraged to use Giving Envelopes if they do not give by using Realm or automatic payment options.

Our next Book Discussion will be held on April 1st from 9:30am – Noon. We will be reading Amy Jill Levine’s book Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week. This is a short (143 pages) but enlightening look at the events happening during Holy Week. We can plan to […]

Calling all Past and Future Lay Eucharistic Ministers – Are you feeling called to the healing presence of Lay Eucharistic Ministry — visiting and bringing communion to ailing St. Peter’s parishioners at home, in the hospital, or in hospice care? If so, please contact Deacon Joe. Prior to the pandemic, […]

7:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross, with the recitation of the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary afterward for those who are interested – Every Friday During Lent

St. Peter’s Mailing Address: 121 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 St. Peter’s Telephone number: 610-933-2195 St. Peter’s Email Address for the Church Office: saintpetersphoenix@gmail.com St. Peter’s Web Site: www.saintpeterschurch.net Fr. Sam’s Email Address: kirabisam@gmail.com

St. Peter’s parking lot; the north side of Church Street; on Sundays parishioners and guests may park in the Senior Center’s Parking Lot or in the St. Peter’s Place’s visitor spots or on the south side of Church Street.

Meal Preparation – The St. Peter’s Youth Group leaders are seeking parishioners who would be willing to prepare a meal for a Youth Group meeting.  During every meeting, the youth and leaders gather for a meal, and it is a very important part of our fellowship.  The meals are on […]

Parish Concerns: Please keep in prayer, especially, John Burkhardt, Peter Fifer, Joan Grunwell, Lane Schultz, Karen Greene, Georgette Druckenmiller, Lenora Thornton, Bill Sullens, Joseph Ndungu, Leah Githua, Mary Gibbons, John Coupe IV, Diana Novi, Melissa Boukalik, Peggy Green, Dawn Rhoads, Stephanie Green, Sandi Spadt, Charles Kemmerer, Wendy Hendrickson, Frances Stengel, Amy […]

Ash Wednesday Services – February 22nd at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.

You are invited to join others in the congregation for the St. Peter’s annual meeting, as required by our bylaws. The meeting will be held in conjunction with our 10:00 a.m. worship service and it is important for all of us to attend. Two Vestry position vacancies, as well as a Clerk […]

Good evening siblings in Christ, On Sunday we will join with many others in our Diocese and the Episcopal Church in observing the Feast Day the Rev. Absalom Jones. Attached here and below is a small part of his life shared by our Diocese. I invite you to read a […]

Secretary’s Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

DAY by DAY [Forward]: The February/March/April issue may be found on the Narthex credenza and the table near the handicapped entrance.

Ladies’ Lunch – Let’s Try A New Day – Let’s try a gathering on Wednesdays and see how it suits us.  The February 2023 gathering for the Ladies’ Lunch will be Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 12:30 at O’Grady’s in Phoenixville. If you can join us, please just come along at this time.  It is a […]

On Monday, January 16, 2023 (Martin Luther King Day) the Environmental Committee led a clean-up of Andre Thornton Park on the north side of Phoenixville (55 N Main St), located only 0.3 miles from Bridge St.  The park is named for Andre “Thunder” Thornton, who grew up in Phoenixville and […]

“Vintage Saints and Sinners – 25 Christians who Transformed my Faith” by Karen White Marsh is a compilation of short stories about 25 “spiritual heavyweights” and their extraordinary journeys of faith. From Dorothy Day, Mother Teresa and Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Fannie Lou Hamer,  Flannery O’Conner and C. S. Lewis there is a […]

Ladies’ Lunch – Let’s Try A New Day – Let’s try a gathering on Wednesdays and see how it suits us.  The January, 2023 gathering for the Ladies’ Lunch will be Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 12:30 at O’Grady’s in Phoenixville. If you can join us, please just come along at this time.  It is a […]

Coffee Hour Volunteers – We so enjoy our time after the service to have some fellowship with each other at Coffee Hour.  Please consider lending a hand for a Sunday, by either arriving a little early for the service to help with set-up, or assisting with cleaning up.  A sign-up sheet […]

For this Advent and Christmas season, the St. Peter’s Youth Group, again led by high school senior Emma Martz, chose Kate’s Casa as the local charity for parishioners to support.  This season’s goal was to provide 100 items of clothing and footwear for 25 children and teen immigrants, mainly from […]

Daylight Savings Time Ends this weekend. Turn clock BACK 1 hour before retiring on Saturday.

The Daughters of the King invite you to a Quiet Day on November 5th from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s. Fr Chaz Howard will present meditations on prayer and ways to pray. A light lunch will be served at the end of our time together. More details […]

Update 11/5/2022… Thank you again to all who attended the Cristosal event in early Oct.!   And it is good to know that we can do something to help and serve those suffering in Central America through supporting Cristosal financially which will help to empower them to best serve the needs of the […]

All Saints’ Sunday, November 6 – We will remember beloved friends and family members who have died. To submit names, please email them to saintpetersphoenix@gmail.com OR call the Parish Office: 610-933-2195. DEADLINE for submissions is Wednesday, November 2nd.