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May 2014

From the Parson

hen I was little, it seemed as if the world revolved around what I was or wasn’t permitted to do. Would my parents let me go out and play? Would the teacher allow me to sit next to my friend in class? Would I ever be allowed to jump off the high board at the swimming pool? I dreamt of the lovely life I would live as a grown-up; how I would be able to play instead of having to clean or go to school, could eat cookies instead of vegetables, sit where I wanted, go where I wanted, and (most especially) could stay up late watching TV. The concept of permission was simple to me: adults got to do anything they wanted, while walking around saying “no” to children. It didn’t take long to realize that there were nuances to this permission thing, especially after eating too many sweets—I still can’t eat chocolate chip ice cream—or after frightening encounters. And a little deeper understanding of permission came with adolescence. While permission continued to be needed for practically everything—and from a whole new array of authority figures like Motor Vehicle Departments—there was now also more freedom to act on the belief that I knew better than others what was best for me. Without my parents’ permission or knowledge I could jump in the car with six friends and drive to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, in an ice storm, with the rugby team, because they had a game… simply because I wanted to, never mind that I was supposed to be taking a mid-term at the University of New Mexico. And maybe that could turn out to be the right decision. This is the tricky bit about permission that 2

is easily overlooked: the assumption that we know what’s best for someone else, or that we always know what’s best for us. Knowing what’s best is often elusive and ephemeral. Some people have an understanding of God that shares much in common with childhood ideas of permission and authority figures. To them God says “yes” and “no” and even “permits” the tragic and horrible. God knows what’s best. And indeed, there are other people who think they know better than God what we need. Both understandings of God take away our freedom and take away our free will, and we become mere puppets on strings, actors in a grand play. Our relationship with God is so much more profound and complex than that! God stands with us, offering wisdom and courage and humor as we make our choices. Often the consequences of our choices are good; sometimes the consequences can be painful. God doesn’t “permit” the pain any more than he “permits” the good. What God permits is the choice. And then God continues to stand with us… even when we choose to eat the whole gallon of chocolate chip ice cream! Susan + The Keys, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Heartfelt Thanks… Thank you for sharing with me at Easter the joy of being able to say we have called a new rector. I am humbled and overjoyed to be called to St. Peter’s. My soul has been at home with this congregation since I first celebrated one Sunday morning just over a year ago. I am delighted too, with the glorious zebra plant you presented to me. It is quite comfortable in my office and would love to have a visit from you anytime. And speaking of visits, one of the great pleasures of this last year has been getting to know so many of the people of St. Peter’s. And I want to continue to get to know you, but in a more purposeful way. In the coming year, I will be setting out to visit as many of you as I can in your homes. It used to be that the rector or vicar could just roll up at the door and expect tea and cookies. But I promise to make appointments at times that are convenient for you and not to stay too long. I’m looking forward to connecting, Susan +

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Rites and Permissions Our May or May Not Issue

here’s a difference of opinion on why we call this month May. Some people say it’s named for Maia, a Greek goddess who was the daughter of Atlas and the mother of Hermes. Others say the month was named for the majores, or Roman ancestors. Either way, May’s budding blossoms and sparkling rejuvenation make it a fine month in which to honor mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother’s Day on different dates, but by a wide margin most of them put Mother’s Day somewhere in May.

In the United States Mother’s Day has always come on May’s second Sunday. The founding mother of Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, from Grafton, WV. After six years of work she succeeded in getting official federal recognition for Mother’s Day in 1914. We’re told that in the next six years she grew increasingly disillusioned with the holiday’s commercialization. Mother’s Day might be commercialized… but in many homes a May that passes without tangible and concrete tokens of appreciation can be followed by a cool June with occasional frost. The prudence of yielding to commercialization is an important lesson in this important month. However, in this May issue of the Keys we’re thinking not only about the importance of May, but also the importance of may, the little word we use to request permission, as in “May I be excused?” or (appropriately in May) “Mother, may I?” How often in life we ask permission before proceeding! The need for approval is so common that it’s hardwired into English in ways that we don’t often think about. 4

One example of this is let us or let’s—what English teachers call the first person plural imperative In practical terms, when we say “Let’s do such-and-such” we’re either building or acknowledging consensus. But to be precise about the words themselves, we’re asking an unseen power to allow an event to occur—to let us take the next step. This is enough to drive a cynic to distraction. To “Let us pray” the cynic might ask, “Who’s stopping us?” To which we reply, “Good question—let us consider it!” When we say let us, it could be that we’re politely ceding authority… or acknowledging the possibility that disagreement could prevent action… or asking God’s approval. But darned if we know. It’s a mystery. What isn’t a mystery is how common it is to wait for permission when we already know how we should act. In the battle of human nature against human conscience, absence of permission can be a wonderful excuse for doing nothing, almost as effective as an outright refusal. After all, when people say “Hold on while I check” The Keys, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

mostly what they mean is “And don’t sit on a stove waiting for me to get back to you.”

making good decisions and that it’s up to us to make them.

Maybe people are conditioned to want permission because as children they were punished too often for doing wrong and encouraged too seldom to take initiative. Punishment trains kids to be wary of acting without approval, while encouragement trains kids to be confident.

That may be why baptisms are so appealing: there’s a wonderful, rousing decisiveness in the repeated refrain of “We will!” No shilly-shallying, no “Hang on, let me think”… just a rector asking people if they’ll do the right thing, and the people responding emphatically that they will. It’s really a shame that more rites of the church aren’t so enthusiastically affirmative.

It’s a well-established rule of childrearing that it’s better to reward good behavior than it is to punish bad behavior. Kids who are reprimanded more often than they’re praised are less successful when they grow up than kids who are praised more often than they’re reprimanded. If you want to condition a child to be indecisive and dependent, frequent punishment will do the trick. But if you want to build initiative and confidence, praise the child who does right and gently guide the child who errs. The same principle holds true in management and sales. Sometimes public recognition of success can be more motivating even than a raise. As Dale Carnegie put it, sincere compliments win friends and influence people. You can find both approaches— proscription and encouragement—in the Bible. Whole books of the Old Testament are built around what’s forbidden. Eight of the Ten Commandments are Don’ts and only two of them are Do’s. The gospels are much more positive. The Beatitudes describe those who have earned God’s blessing, not disapproval. The Catechism tells us that we are “free to make choices: to love, to create, to reason, and to live in harmony with creation”… in other words, that we are all capable of May 2014

Whether we’re raised by punishment or by praise, by proscription or by permission, we learn what’s right and wrong at a very early age. By the time we’re old enough to vote, it’s clear to most of us that we’re given rules, judgment, and tradition because we’re expected to use all of them when we weigh our options. Some decisions in life are difficult. It’s natural to hesitate when faced with a tough choice, and every now and then it’s a good idea to pause before acting. Fools rush in, et cetera, et cetera. But there are plenty of occasions when we know what we must do… when it’s clear that now’s the time for action and that we’re the ones who should act… when what’s needed isn’t permission but commitment. Finding the will is usually much harder than knowing what to do. But as Davy Crockett used to say, “I leave this rule for others when I’m dead: Be always sure you’re right — then go ahead!” In the month that honors mothers, let’s remember what’s expected of us—not what we May do, but what we Must! 5

THE DEACON’S BEACON By Dn. Skip Bushee The phrase I use all of the time to justify my indiscretions is, “It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.” In other words, go ahead and do what you wish because a generous person is more likely to forgive you once the deed is done than to grant you permission before the fact. I used this axiom to good effect recently when the sound system at St. Peter’s failed so spectacularly during the 10:30 Easter service. That afternoon I went over to Trinity to check out their system and get the part numbers I would need to order the necessary replacements for St. Peter’s. Lo and behold, I found that Trinity had recently replaced all of its wireless microphones and the old ones were just sitting there, unused. Who would ever notice if a few of them just walked away? So I just helped myself to the parts I needed. Deacons are supposed to be resourceful… but maybe not quite that resourceful. Feeling a bit guilty for my larcenous actions, I went home and emailed Trinity’s rector asking forgiveness for my actions, which, to my relief, he promptly and graciously supplied. Every Sunday during the confessional, we ask God’s forgiveness for the sins we have committed and are promptly granted absolution by our priest. It all seems so easy. We can go ahead and sin to our hearts’ content, knowing that our sins will be promptly and graciously forgiven. I’ll bet that none of us has ever asked God’s permission before committing a sin. But does this make it all right? Early Christians were frowned upon because people felt, with some justification, that the ease with which we obtained absolution encouraged them to sin all the more. Are we like that today as well? In the Jewish tradition, absolution was an expensive and timeconsuming process. Not so for Christians. Sometimes I think it is useful to consider the words from the old prayer book and try to take them to heart. The old confessional began with: “Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways…” When we come to confession, do we really feel sorry for our sins? Do we really intend to amend our ways and lead a new life? I believe that God would dearly love us to.

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Baton Notes –James Sharpe

I Permit Thee One of the major boundaries which Jesus crossed during his ministry was that of forgiveness. The many times we read of him forgiving others, it is often in the context of healing, and giving those in his presence the permission, and in fact, the opportunity, to step where they, and others, might not have otherwise gone. To forgive was technically not in the purview of a layperson—rather it was reserved for priests, or, in some communities, God alone. Ultimately, this simple act of generosity and kindness was one of the “sins” which caused the events in Jerusalem. Permission works within our faith community at St. Peter’s—by participating in our worship, you encourage the cultivation of spiritual growth not only in yourself but in those who join you. Your presence contributes to the energy of our clergy in their work, and of all those whom they serve. It enhances areas as diverse as Godly Play, coffee hour, and singing in our choir. For the latter, you are especially to be thanked, whether it was for the anthem and solos shared during Lent and Holy week, the use of Taizé chants during Maundy Thursday, or your ongoing encouragement to each other and to those who lead our worship. Your enthusiasm is wonderful, and has made Holy Week last a long time. This month, our young people (of all ages) will be sharing the delightful spiritual, “Jesus is a Rock in a Weary Land” accompanied by our Jazz Quartet organized by Jeff Redlawsk. This group will lead on worship on May 4th, and, with Erik Chen on the piano, is certain to bring the level of excitement to a new height. Give them your permission by encouraging your child to come early on this Sunday, and learn this song. It will be theirs for a lifetime. Our choir will sing on the second and fourth Sundays of this month as usual, meeting first at 9:00 am in the library to learn an anthem and practice hymns. Give yourself permission to sing! All are welcome. Grace and peace, JAS

May 2014

Lofty Visions: The Organ Pipes Up –Peter Swain-Kates

St. Peter’s has many magical qualities, none more miraculous than an organ that can write notes as well as play them. This month we received a mysterious submission from a name we didn’t recognize. We wrote back asking, “Have we been introduced?” Here’s the reply… Actually, we have known each other over 40 years. During that time, I have never once not loved the joy of sharing my voice with yours in worship, or accompanying a bride down the aisle, welcoming a child into the Church in baptism, or acknowledging life everlasting at a memorial service. Forty years is a lot of history, and I believe I am just getting started. My parents, Swain and Kates Pipe Organs, are still active in the Bay Area. Robert E. Kates was once organist of Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Swain and Kates has built over thirty three-manual organs in the Bay Area and Central Valley, in an area from Clear Lake in the North to Salinas in the South. My history is complex—I was originally a small organ of 12 ranks (sets of pipes). In 2000, one of my care-takers, Randy Terry, added eight additional sounds, and installed a new console which had previously served the Parish of St. John’s in Ross, California. Lots of changes, and because of emerging technology, lots of opportunities for change. For the first time in many years, I was tuned just before Palm Sunday. Tuning means that the length of each pipe is minutely adjusted. Similar to what happens on a piano, this means that the pitch of the sound changes, and, when the all the pipes are tuned, the results are spectacular. Members of the Schoenstein Pipe Organ company visited and made all the right adjustments. However, I think I became overexcited on Palm Sunday. The expectation of playing for Easter was a little too much and I lost my voice partway through the Easter Vigil. 8

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The actual sounds of the organ are controlled by a device similar to what controls a telephone system, and that needs some repair. It will happen in the next few weeks. What I am especially excited about is that Jack Bethards of Schoenstein suggested some changes that will improve my sound, and, of course, my reliability. Hopefully this will happen over time. Jack knows what he is talking about—he works on the Mormon Tabernacle organ in Salt Lake City, UT, and on the Grace Cathedral organ in San Francisco. He is excellent. I will let you know more next month. Until then—keep singing! PSK

From the Vestry On April 8th the Vestry met with diocesan Canon to the Ordinary Stefani Schatz. Under discussion were steps that should follow the decision to call Reverend Susan Parsons as our permanent rector. Among the items reviewed were: -Staying focussed on priorities for 2014, especially liturgy, buildings and grounds, and children and youth. -Supporting Mother Susan in ministries such as pastoral care, outreach, and evangelism. -Bringing more enthusiasm to stewardship in 2014. Reverend Canon Stefani suggested that the Vestry and Mother Susan should conduct a Mutual Ministry Review in about six months to compare our parish accomplishments with our ministerial goals. When the wardens and Mother Susan sign a standard employment agreement the long process of calling a permanent rector will be formally concluded… to everyone’s delight. The next Vestry meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM

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Women’s Retreat at Bishop’s Ranch May 16-18

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Catching up with the People’s Warden How can Megan’s day have 25 hours?

Recently we caught up with Megan Goulden, our new people’s warden. Her job description includes responsibility for church facilities, including the buildings, grounds, and landscaping. It took a sprint to catch Megan, and we were lucky to get a few moments of her time… she may be the busiest person in the parish. You’ve been the people’s warden for a couple of months now. What have you spent most of your time on? I’ve been having lots of conversations with our priest’s warden, Susan Mitchell. We’ve been focussing on goals for the Vestry, our recent retreat, and the many situations that come up within our community. Did you have a particular reason for taking on the job… are there one or two things that you especially want to accomplish? I wasn’t expecting to be nominated for the position. I felt honored and a little apprehensive about taking on the role. I thought about it, though, and felt a nudge that said “Step up!”—and so I did. It’s been a good experience so far, and I look forward to serving our congregation and community. What kind of feedback have you gotten from the congregation? I’ve had some good conversations recently with our parishioners about their concerns and ideas for St. Peter’s. I realize that we have been through a lot of changes in the past few years together, and we also have many new Vestry members and our new rector, Mother Susan. Things may be done differently or stay the same as we move forward, and we all need to work together to communicate better as we grow together. What part of the job do you like best? I am really enjoying our Vestry and our Vestry meetings—it’s a great group of people, and we have fun together. I will admit that I am not the biggest fan of evening meetings—but 12

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so far, we’ve had a good time together. We have many different ways of approaching problems and I like to hear what everyone has to say. What part of the job do you like least? Sometimes there seems to be such a long list of issues to consider at church; it can be a challenge to prioritize because everyone has different needs and wants. I have to think about what is best for the congregation as a whole, and sometimes that can be hard. What are your top priorities in the short term? The long term? I’ll continue to build my working relationships with Mother Susan and our Vestry as we take on projects around the church. I also would like to encourage parishioners to think about the things that they are passionate about and what they bring to the table… and to find a place for those interests and passions at St. Peter’s. Everyone has different gifts, and I hope that everyone feels compelled to share them with our church. Then we can go out and serve Redwood City and our world in a bigger way. Long term, I would love to have a more outward focus than we have had in the past few years—I look at that gorgeous industrial kitchen that sits empty so often, and think of the needy people we could feed! I am not sure of what that focus should be, and I am waiting for the Spirit and for our parishioners to help guide us there. You’ve got the greenest thumb… tell us about your thoughts for the grounds and landscaping. I love gardening because it is a great teacher of many things—patience is the one that comes to my mind first, as that is something I always need to work on. I would love to fastforward three years, just to see that everything is growing in on the side yard! Everything looks so small, and when it is all grown in, we will have fewer problems with weeds, drainage, and excess water usage. It is just a process, though… and sometimes it is hard to wait it out. We are hoping to add benches and some paving stones in the area, and I’d love to move the fig tree into the ground so we can harvest some figs in the fall… eventually.

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What have you heard from our tenants? Everyone seems satisfied with the space, and Ragazzi has been a generous partner with us as we make some repairs upstairs. We really are blessed to have so many good tenants. You’ve done a fantastic job of getting kids involved with outreach. Any plans to get kids involved with things like gardening or painting? I would love to have our kids do gardening and painting and other art projects. We will have to get some more volunteers from the congregation to help make this happen—give me a call! How can parishioners support you? I’ve stayed at St. Peter’s because I really love so many of the people here. I would ask that the parishioners support our whole Vestry as we grow together in the next year. They can support us by sharing their talents with St. Peter’s, stepping up into roles that they may be uncomfortable with, or taking the initiative themselves to put together a project they feel good about.

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Documenting Us All Our documentary video project for the parish’s 150th anniversary is rolling right along… and gathering speed as it goes. You may have noticed the cameraman at our 10:30 service on Easter Sunday. The next step is a series of interviews with parishioners—including you! Can you spare 20 minutes? We’re looking for good stories from the veterans… first impressions from newcomers… thoughts on the challenges of raising families today from parents… and dreams for the years ahead from parish young people. In addition to parishioner interviews the documentary will review St. Peter’s founding and history (including a tour through the church archives), and speculate about the future of faith communities in Silicon Valley. The World Premier will be on Anniversary Weekend in September. Our partner in the documentary is PenTV, our local public access channel. You’ll hear from us soon to schedule an interview. Same advice as always: wear your best and give us your good side!

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Noted in Brief The Bunny Is Exhausted

Our busy and beautiful Holy Week was made possible by contributions from many congregants. Among the highlights: the Taize service on Maundy Thursday… an Easter brunch that offered a feast for both the eyes and the palate… enough candy to give every kid in the parish a daylong sugar high… lovely sanctuary decorations indoors to complement the glorious spring day outdoors… and a smile on every face in the parish. There are too many names to name. You know who you are… and thanks!

Called to the Kids?

If ministries of Christian formation are your vocation, and you’d like to learn alongside other youth, family, and children’s ministers, check out the certificate program at Faith Formation Academy. www.faithformationacademy.org . Follow up with Mother Susan: some scholarships are available.

Minds in the Gutter

Mother Susan asked for a volunteer to blow the leaves off the roof of Dr. Feiler’s office, and suddenly, poof!—the deed was done. But how? A mysterious stranger… or Easter miracle? Either way, the work is deeply appreciated.

Dig We Must

First the bad news: in early May the city will begin work on neighborhood sewer lines, and both traffic and parking are sure to be worse than usual. Now the good news: if all goes according to plan the repaired pipes will eliminate the unpleasant stoppages that have plagued the church in recent years.

The Coffee Hour Is at Hand

Perk up! Our saintly deacon has donated a new coffee maker to the church, and it should arrive by the end of the month. We’re told it’s just like the old one… except that it works. Blessings on Deacon Skip!

Don’t retreat too soon!

This year’s annual Parish Retreat will start on November 6. Why not Labor Day? We need to get ready for a big birthday party in September!

Don’t retreat too late!

Here’s a new way to spend Mother’s Day: leave town! It’s not too late to sign up for the 2014 Women’s Retreat on May 16 through 18... but act quick. Give Becky Schenone a call at (650) 888-2921 or drop her a note at rschenone@sbcglobal.net

Peet’s for St. Pete’s

We are very grateful to Susan Mitchell for her sponsorship of Peet’s Coffee for May; lift your cup to Susan at coffee hour! Would you like to sponsor a month? Please write denise@stpetersrwc.org May 2014

Finding Your Way Are you looking for a new way to get connected or help out at St. Peter’s? Wondering what your ministry might be within our community? There may be more going on than you realize and more chances to get involved than you know. Think about one of these ministries and if something interests you, get in touch with the contact person listed below. • C hoir—contact James Sharpe at JSharpe@stpetersrwc.org • Parish Governance (Vestry, Deanery, Finance or Buildings & Grounds)— Sr. Warden Susan Mitchell at fjmsfm@comcast.net • Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes and Lay Readers—contact Sue Walker at davtronr@aol.com • Godly Play (Sunday School)—contact Cari Chen at caripangchen@gmail.com • Altar Guild—contact Barbara Naas at gladbarb@comcast.net • Flowers and Candle donations—contact Nancy Oliver at (650) 592-5822 • S.P.Y. (Youth Group)—contact Susan at susandparsons@aol.com • Hopkins Manor Nursing Home Ministry—contact Deacon Skip Bushee at gsbushee@gmail.com • Maple Street Shelter Ministry—contact Pat McCarty at pat_mccarty@sbcglobal.net • ECW (Episcopal Church Women)—Su Boocock (650) 591-9395 • W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom)—Lori Castellucci at loriange1551@sbcglobal.net • Crafty Ladies (ECW)—contact Su Boocock at (650) 591-9395 or Midge Bobel at (650) 362-0195 • Brotherhood (Men’s Group)—contact JD Davidson at jdconstruction_2000@yahoo.com Of course, if you have an interest in starting a fellowship group or ministry at St. Peter’s, don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Vestry so we can assist and support you in that effort.

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Rites of Passage May Birthdays Chris Angel �� 5/1 Sarah Rivera �� 5/5 Dean Miller �� 5/8 Cari Chen �� 5/9 Carl Berens ��5/12 Natalie Friend ��5/13 Erna Daley ��5/15 Lesly Duke ��5/15 Stacey Redman ��5/17 Court McKean ��5/17 Declan Higgins ��5/18 Pat McCarty ��5/19 Miguel Rivera ��5/20 Arthur Lloyd ��5/21 Mona Dena ��5/26 Robbie Davidson ��5/26 Helena Shapiro ��5/28 Danny Shapiro ��5/30 James Badia ��5/30 Dottress Rollin ��5/31

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