The Sunday of Zacchaeus The Sunday of Zacchaeus rings like a bell in the distance to alert us that Great Lent is approaching. Starting this Sunday we are to start preparing, to ready ourselves, to start pondering the coming of Great Lent. Great Lent is a time of purification, of earnest work, the kind that allows Christ to perform His work in us. Great Lent is to be taken seriously; each … [Read more...]
A Brief History of St. Paisios
On January 13, 2015, the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Synod unanimously added the blessed Paisius to the roles of the Saints of the Church. This decision was made following the application by the Committee on Canonical issues. Saint Paisius of Mt. Athos, known to the world as Arsenios Eznepidis was born in 1924 in Farasa Cappadocia. He departed this world in July of 1994. He was a Greek … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter – January 15, 2015
Sts. Athanasius and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria This Sunday we commemorate Sts. Cyril and Athanasios. Who were they? Both me fought valiantly against the heresies (false teachings) in the first centuries of the Church. St. Athanasius fought against Arianism (he was one of the authors of the Nicene Creed) and St. Cyril fought against Nestorianism. St. Athanasius In the half-century … [Read more...]
Jubilee Year of the Repose of St. Raphael of Brooklyn
January, 2015 Brother Hierarchs, Reverend Clergy, Esteemed Members of the Archdiocese Board of Trustees and Parish Councils, Department Chairs and Beloved Faithful: Greetings to you and your families in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray you all enjoyed a blessed feast of Theophany. 2015 is an historic year in the life of our God-protected archdiocese. This year marks … [Read more...]
Anticipating Needs
Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ Galatians 6:2 If you watch the altar servers closely, you will see that they anticipate the needs of the priest. The priest is the primary celebrant of the Divine Liturgy, the one who pilots the ship. But in order for the priest to do his job well he needs their help. Their work is important. They light the candles and incense, … [Read more...]
Bible Study Begins Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7pm
They word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 Bible study begins next Tuesday, January 13 at 7pm at Church. All are welcome. Classes meet weekly. Bring your bible. We will use the Orthodox Study Bible as … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter – January 7, 2015
Who are Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John? During the Divine Liturgy right after the petitions for Metropolitan Joseph and Bishop Antoun we say these words: For Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John, and for their quick release from captivity and safe return, let us pray to the Lord. Who are Metropolitan Paul and Archbishop John? Why are we praying for them? From the Assembly of … [Read more...]
A Prayer by Elder Paisios
The love of the Elder Paisios for the whole world is well known. The Elder has helped a whole host of people before and after his physical death. But the question is from where did he receive his ability to help people and to perform miracles? He received this heavenly power through his fervent prayers to God. The following prayer of his was given to a convent which had asked the Elder for a … [Read more...]
Vasilopita (St. Basil’s Bread) This Sunday!
The Sunday (January 4, 2015), St. Peter's will cut the Vasilopita (St. Basil's Bread) after Divine Liturgy. The history behind this celebration reaches back centuries: The tradition of baking and cutting a special "pita" (which can mean a loaf of bread, a cake, or even a pie) each year on January 1st is observed in honor of our holy father Basil the Great, archbishop of … [Read more...]
Theophany Service Schedule
January 5, 2015 9:30am Royal Hours (First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth Hour) 7:00pm Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil and the Blessing of the Waters How do we prepare to Divine Liturgy? Very light breakfast, no lunch or a very light lunch if your health requires it, no supper until after Divine Liturgy. … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter – January 1, 2015
The Sunday Before Theophany Theophany of our Lord is recounted in these scriptures: Matthew 3: 13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22, John 1:32-34, Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 42:1; 2 Peter 1:17. The Theophany or Epiphany is a major Feast Day in the liturgical calendar of the Orthodox Church. It is celebrated on January 6 (Julian calendar). In the Theophany icon we see Christ standing in the Jordan … [Read more...]
Nativity of Christ Worship Schedule
Christmas Service Schedule December 24 9:30am Royal Hours (First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth Hour) 7:00pm Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil How do we prepare to Divine Liturgy? Very light breakfast, no lunch or a very light lunch if your health requires it, no supper until after Divine Liturgy. Pray throughout the day. Try as much as possible to put aside the rush and demands of the day, or … [Read more...]
The Real Santa Claus
A Dedicated Servant of God More than 1,600 years ago, in the year 270 AD, St. Nicholas was born not far from Myra, in a land that is now part of the country of Turkey. In those days Orthodox Christians were persecuted for their faith. It wasn't easy to be a Christian. Many of them were tortured and executed because they believed in Christ. Nicholas was taught by his parents to love the Lord … [Read more...]
Order of St. Ignatius Sunday
This Sunday we honor the members of the Order of St. Ignatius. The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch is an organization of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America with the objective of financially supporting the departments, programs and charitable works of the Antiochian Archdiocese, Patriarchate of Antioch and the Orthodox Christian faith. The Order assists the Antiochian … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter — December 17. 2014
The Sunday Before the Nativity of Christ On the Sunday that occurs on or immediately after the eighteenth of this month, we celebrate all those who from ages past have been well-pleasing to God, beginning from Adam even unto Joseph the Betrothed of the Most Holy Theotokos, according to genealogy, as the Evangelist Luke hath recorded historically (Luke 3:23-38); we also commemorate the … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter – December 9, 2014
Reminder: Evangelism Presentation this Sunday St. Peter's has been selected to take part in a pilot program on evangelism. We will hear from Adam Roberts who is spear-heading the program. The emphasis will be on how to share your Orthodox faith with others. The format will be talk and discussion. The talk/discussion will occur right after Divine Liturgy. We will receive the … [Read more...]
Reminder: Evangelism Talk this Sunday
Reminder: Evangelism Presentation this Sunday St. Peter's has been selected to take part in a pilot program on evangelism. We will hear from Adam Roberts who is spear-heading the program. The emphasis will be on how to share your Orthodox faith with others. The format will be talk and discussion. The talk/discussion will occur right after Divine Liturgy. We will receive the antidoron … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter – December 7, 2014
St. Nicholas Liturgy this Saturday, December 6 at 9:30am, Vespers at 5:30 On St.Nicholas Day (Saturday, December 6) will we celebrate Divine Liturgy at 9:30am and Vespers at 5:30pm. Following Vespers we will decorate the tree and Church for Christmas. Please bring an ornament for the Church Christmas tree and a canned good or nonperishable to donate to one of the local food … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter — November 25, 2014
Except the Lord Build the House. . . Psalm 127:1 reads: "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." What does this mean? This means that the first (and final) architect of St. Peter's is God Himself. Yes, we choose the icons, clean up the building, make everyone feel welcome, do the worship, and all the other things necessary to maintain our … [Read more...]
St. Peter Newsletter — November 15, 2014
Pray with Perseverance When you pray, think about the words you are praying (assuming you are reading the prayers of the Church - the written ones). It may be a struggle (prayer often is), but it is within the struggle that the good happens. Just stay with it. The fruit of that struggle will manifest itself throughout the day. The day will be filled with more light no matter what the … [Read more...]
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