If you are interested in serving on one of the Commissions please contact the Vestry Commission Leader. An explanation for each of the commission is given below.
We encourage you to become involved in the Parish life of St. Peter’s by-the-Sea. All ministries of the church are open to everyone. Please call one of the names listed or the church office for more information or to volunteer. Senior Warden: Earline Sawyer
Junior Warden: Joe Scott www.stpetersbythesea.net
stpetersbts@yahoo.com
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 1912 E. Beach Blvd. Gulfport, Mississippi 39507 (228)863-2611
The purpose of Saint Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is to witness to the Love of God in the world by proclaiming the Word of God; by nourishing and nurturing the spiritual journeys of the people of God; by ministering to the needs of people of God; and by providing a home where our Parish family can celebrate their relationship to God in the Episcopal tradition.
PARISH MINISTRIES
Acolytes/Crucifers: Acolyte and Crucifer training allows young people to take part in the service. Altar Guild: Earline Sawyer, 452-0096 earline@sawyerrealestate.com or Jacqueline Krass, 832-2979 jfk0239@aol.com Open to men and women, the Altar Guild is responsible for readying the church for services. The Altar Guild oversees all baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Angels: Dot Parker 328-0686 and Judy Joest 863-0527 jjoest@aol.com The Angels provide food or other kindnesses to families in grief, in the hospital, homebound, and families with new babies.
Choir: JT Anglin, 863-2611 noazdad@netzero.com St. Peter’s has a vibrant and important music ministry. The St. Gregory Choir sings at the 9:00am service and for special occasions. Christian Education: Virgil Gillespie, 896-5760 vgg@gillespielawfirm.com
Communications: Leslie Dukes, 863-3882 lmdukes@cableone.net This ministry is responsible for community relations. Community Outreach: Scott Williams, 223-3293 scott_e_wms@yahoo.com Projects reaching into the Gulf Coast community including the Interfaith Hospitality Network, (a program for housing homeless families), and Feed My Sheep soup kitchen.
ECW: Sue Cassady, 863-4406 cassady@datasync.com The Episcopal Church Women meet on the second Wednesday of each month in St. Andrews Hall at 12:30PM. The ECW sponsors the Fall Harvest Luncheon and the operation of the St. Peter’s Gift Shop.
EYC: Andrew McLarty, 601-212-4042 andrew_mclarty@hotmail.com The Episcopal Youth will have regular meetings during the school year.
Lay Eucharist Ministers: The Rev. Edward O’Connor, eandoc1@aol.com The LEM’s assist the priest and administer the chalice during Communion. Men of the Church: Mike Cassady, 863-4406 cassady@datasync.com The Men of the Church meet every fourth Tuesday at 6:30PM
Newsletter: The Key: Tracy Williams, 223-3292 tracy_jane_sc@yahoo.com The newsletter is published every month. Deadline for the articles and announcements is the 10th of each month.
New Member Ministry: David Daniels, 328-2863 lulatrix690@aol.com The new member committee contacts newcomers and arranges for several social gatherings throughout the year.
Office Volunteers: Susan Prendergast, 863-2611 stpetersbts@yahoo.com Volunteers assist in the office folding Sunday bulletins, newsletters, and other office duties.
Parish Activities: Margaret McCrary, 896-6876 mm10snut@aol.com Many annual social activities include the Parish Pot Luck Suppers, Special Receptions and the Bishop’s annual visit. Pastoral Care: Edwin Graham, 863-2343 kedwgrm@aol.com The Pastoral Care Committee visits with shut-ins, those in the hospital, the bereaved and parishioners who need special care. Stewardship: Earline Sawyer, 452-0096 earline@sawyerrealestate.com Responsible for the yearly stewardship program.
Ushers/Oblationers: Call the church office (863-2611) if you would like to serve in either of these capacities. Young Adult Ministry: Chuck & Amy Rollins, 864-5156 chuckrollins@cableone.net The Young Adults hold social functions regularly through the year.
Earline Sawyer - SENIOR WARDEN 8409 County Farm Road Long Beach, MS 39560 (H) 452-0096 (Cell) 861-0232 [earline@sawyerrealestate.com]
Joe Scott - JUNIOR WARDEN
Harry Yoste - TREASURER 1514 19th Avenue Gulfport, MS 39501 (H) (W) 864-7144 (Cell) 365-3697 [hmyoste@cableone.net]
Margaret Murdock - VESTRY CLERK 219 Forest Court Gulfport, MS 39507 (H) 896-7799 (W) 868-5811 [mmurdock_ms@yahoo.com]
Larry Brassell (2010) - NEW MEMBERS 700 Anniston Avenue Gulfport, MS 39507 (H) 896-3452 (Cell) 806-3707 [lbrassel@bellsouth.net]
David Daniels (2008) 15440 Ewing Street Gulfport, MS 39503 (H) 328-2863 (Cell) 239-9228 [dannyd529@aol.com]
Leslie Dukes (2008) PO Box 6854 Gulfport, MS 39506 (H) (Cell) 861-3882 [lmdukes@cableone.net]
