Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Seventh Sunday of Luke
Great-Martyr Artemius at Antioch
Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica;
Procla (Claudia) the wife of Pontius Pilate
Who Is Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica?
The holy Martyr Nestor was very young in age, handsome in appearance, and he was known to the holy Great Martyr Demetrios (October 26), for he had instructed Nestor in the faith.
The Emperor was visiting Thessaloniki, and he built a high platform in the midst of the city so that a gigantic barbarian named Lyaios could wrestle there and be seen by everyone. Beneath the platform many spears and other sharp weapons were placed pointing upward. When Lyaios defeated his opponents, he threw them down onto the spears and they died. Many Christians were forced to fight Lyaios, and were killed. When Nestor saw how Emperor Maximian rejoiced over the victories of his champion, he disdained his pride. Seeing the miracles of Saint Demetrios, however, he took courage and went to the prison where the holy Martyr was confined, and fell at his feet.
“Pray for me, O Servant of God Demetrios,” he said, “that by your prayers, God may help me to beat Lyaios, and put an end to him who brings reproach upon the Christians.”
The Saint, after sealing Nestor with the Sign of the Cross, told him that he would prevail over Lyaios, and then suffer for Christ. Nestor mounted the platform without fear and exclaimed: “Help me, O God of Demetrios.” After he defeated Lyaios, he hurled him down onto the spears, where he gave up his wretched soul.
[…]
Read the complete story on the Orthodox Church in America website.
Services and Events This Week
- SUN Oct 20 — SUNDAY Divine Liturgy Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Oct 23 — Fr Hans Out of Town Wed Oct 23 – Sat Oct 26
- Wed Oct 23 — CANCELLED
Early Divine Liturgy 6:00am LIVE STREAM - Fri Oct 25 — CANCELLED
Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm - Sat Oct 26 — CANCELLED
Great Vespers 5:30pm LIVE STREAM
Hurricane Milton Report
This Sunday October 27 we will hold a special collection for Sts Peter and Paul parish in Jefferson, NC. From Bp. Nicholas:
Good morning Reverend Clergy and the faithful of DOMSE,
As you may know, Hurricane Helene has hit our parish (Ss Peter and Paul) and parishioners in Jefferson, NC very hard, as it hit the entire western part of North Carolina to the extent that the roads had been impassable and flooded many properties. I have been in constant touch with Deacon Andrew Hall to update me on the clergy, parishioners and church. Now that some of the roads which survived the hurricane became passable, we need as a diocese to help our parish. It has been reported to me that many roads and bridges were destroyed, parishioners were stranded, and power was interrupted. After the hurricane hit the area, I immediately contacted IOCC to extend a helping hand and now they are able to help as some roads became usable again.
That area needs all the help they can receive. For this reason, I am asking for your help. I asked Deacon Andrew Hall to prepare a short report about the situation and where to send help. All Saints Church, Raleigh, NC has already sent a truck-load of supplies. We ask all who can help to do so. In addition, I have enlisted the help of the Archdiocese and I was promised that they will send aid immediately.
Please read the parish report by pressing on the link below. At the end of the report, there is a list of needed items including money and where to send them to the parish and/or the counties.
May God bless your efforts and may He Himself help the parish and the area recover quickly.
In Christ,
+Bishop Nicholas,
Diocese of Miami and the Southeast
Women’s Mercy Ministry Forming
The initial meeting will be held this Sunday following the Divine Liturgy.
MARK YOU CALENDAR – Catechumen Classes begin Sunday, November 3, 2024
Catechumen classes begin November 3 following Social Hall (around 12:30pm). The classes is open to everyone but those seeking baptism and chrismation into the Orthodox Church are required to attend.
The class will be taught by Subdeacon Joseph (he returns mid-March) and we will use the book “Small Steps into the Kingdom”). The books are available for purchase in the bookstore.
Sign up the the Monthly DOMSE Newsletter on the DOMSE (Diocese of Miami and the Southeast) Website!
Visit the DOMSE Website (scroll to the bottom, fill in the form on the left side) to sign up for “The Light” Newsletter and DOMSE emails.
ST. PETER’S GREETERS
OCTOBER 2024
- Oct 6 Joe Repya – Candice Rosen
- Oct 13 Joe Repya – Stephen Hall
- Oct 20 Ray Locklear – Paula Kamberos
- Oct 27 Loana Dumitru – Moriah Peterson
Can you volunteer? Please call Joe Repya 612-270-4443.
SOCIAL HALL ALL STARS
October 2024 – Team #1 – Barb Dionysopoulos Group
- Sunday, Oct. 6 – Coffee and muffins
- Sunday, Oct. 13 – Coffee and coffee cakes
- Sunday, Oct. 20 – Coffee and bagels
- Sunday, Oct. 27 – Coffee and donuts
November 2024 – Team #2 – Margie Zimmerman Group
- Sunday, Nov. 3 – Coffee and muffins
- Sunday, Nov. 10 – Coffee and coffee cakes
- Sunday, Nov. 17 – Coffee and bagels
- Sunday, Nov. 24 – Coffee and donuts
For Special Events/Koliva please contact BARBARA SASEN and give her a completed Special Events Form which is found in the lobby of the church.
The Social Hall All Stars are the men and women that make St. Peter’s Social Hall happen. Thank you All Stars!
OCTOBER
- SUN Oct 20 — SUNDAY Divine Liturgy Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Oct 23 — Fr Hans Out of Town Wed Oct 23 – Sat Oct 26
- Wed Oct 23 — CANCELLED
Early Divine Liturgy 6:00am LIVE STREAM - Fri Oct 25 — CANCELLED
Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm - Sat Oct 26 — CANCELLED
Great Vespers 5:30pm LIVE STREAM
OCTOBER — NOVEMBER
- SUN Oct 27 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Oct 30 — EARLY DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Nov 01 — Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm
- Sat Nov 02 — ST RAPHAEL OF BROOKLYN / ST GABRIEL OF GEORGIA DIVINE LITURGY 9:00am LIVE STREAM
- Sat Nov 02 — GREAT VESPERS 5:30pm LIVE STREAM
NOVEMBER
- SUN Nov 03 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Nov 06 — EARLY DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Nov 01 – Sat Nov 2 — Fr. Hans out of Town
- Fri Nov 01 — CANCELLED
Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm - Sat Nov 02 — CANCELLED
GREAT VESPERS 5:30pmLIVE STREAM
- SUN Nov 03 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Nov 06 — EARLY DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Nov 08 – Sat Nov 9 — Fr. Hans out of Town
- Fri Nov 08 — CANCELLED
Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm - Sat Nov 09 — CANCELLED
GREAT VESPERS 5:30pmLIVE STREAM
The Nativity Fast Begins November 15 through December 24
- SUN Nov 10 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Tue Nov 12 — JOHN THE MERCIFUL DIVINE LITURGY 9:00am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Nov 13 — ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM EARLY DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Nov 15 — Dec 24 —NATIVITY FAST BEGINS
- Fri Nov 15 — Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm
- Sat Nov 16 — GREAT VESPERS 5:30pm LIVE STREAM
- SUN Nov 17 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Nov 20 — ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM EARLY DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Thu Nov 21 — ENTRANCE OF THE THEOTOKOS DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Nov 22 — Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm
- Sat Nov 23 — Parish Council Meeting 10:00pm
- Sat Nov 23 — GREAT VESPERS 5:30pm LIVE STREAM
- SUN Nov 17 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Nov 20 — ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM EARLY DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Thu Nov 21 — ENTRANCE OF THE THEOTOKOS DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Nov 22 — Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm
- Sat Nov 23 — Parish Council Meeting 10:00pm
- Sat Nov 23 — GREAT VESPERS 5:30pm LIVE STREAM
- SUN Nov 24 — SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Orthros 8:30am / Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM
- Mon Nov 25 — ST KATHERINE THE GREAT MARTYR DIVINE LITURGY 9:00am LIVE STREAM
- Wed Nov 27 — ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM EARLY DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Thu Nov 28 — THANKSGIVING
- Fri Nov 29 — ST ANDREW THE FIRST CALLED DIVINE LITURGY 6:00am LIVE STREAM
- Fri Nov 29 — Men of St. Paisios 7:00pm
- Sat Nov 30 — GREAT VESPERS 5:30pm LIVE STREAM
Wisdom From The Elders
The fundamental things which arouse and draw one towards sin are: arbitrariness of mind (or curiosity) in the mental faculty, self-will in the faculty of will, and pleasures in the faculty of feeling. St. Theophan the Recluse, bishop of Tambov
Everything that brings disgrace upon us, whether prompted by man or demons, occurs through God’s just judgment in order to humble the overwhelming vanity of our soul. Nikitas Stithatos
He who accepts present afflictions in the expectation of future blessings has found knowledge of the truth; and he will easily be freed from anger and remorse. Saint Kosmas Aitolos
My neighbour is a being with equal rights as myself, a man, like me also made after the image of God; and as he is the same as I am I must love him as I love myself, Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt
Guard your heart against all that you will see in the world. Whatever you touch with your hand, do not allow to touch your heart. Whatever you eat with your mouth, let not your heart take delight in it. When you use your feet to walk, let there be peace within you. And whatever you do outwardly, let not your mind be disturbed by it. St. John fellow ascetic of Venerable Symeon the fool for Christ
Current Prayer List
Lucia
Ioannes
Freida (Hansen)
Stratton (Leopold)
Mary (Copeland)
Robert (Tewis)
Gene (Forderhase)
Ruth (Mudd)
Barbara (Duskas)
Doug S (Duskas)
Marc C. (Duskas)
Rachel (Voss)
Ken John (Eaton)
Diane (Najar)
William (Semeretis)
David (Orfanos)
Maria (Orfanos)
William (Long)
George (Chionis 11-1)
Haley
Lydia
Mark (Chionis 11-1)
Katheryn (Chionis 11-1)
Jacob (Chionis 11-1)
Ken (Chionis 11-1)
Maxim (Koco)
George (Tsikistas 8/1)
George (Mourgis 8/1)
Barbara (Sason 8/1)
Anthony (Breitenbach 6/1)
Arielle (Ghanem 6/1)
Nicholas (Ghanem 6/1)
Christos
Father Demetris
Jamie
Pamela
David
Jessica
Christina (Hildreth)
Dionysios Chapekis)
Nancy (Forderhase)
Kayla (Palantine)
George (3/23 Chapekis)
Penelope (3/23 Chapekis)
Theodora (3/23)
Victor (3/23)
Les (3/23
Lynn (Hurely 1/23)
Irene and newborn baby (Tsikitas 1/23)
Linda (Pappas 1/23)
Ekaterina (Chapekis 1/23)
Lee (Hurley 1/23)
Emmanuel (Kalousdis 1/23)
Katherine (Dusckas 1/23)
Vassiliki (Diveris 1/23)
Zena Touma (Contorelli 1/23
Lamia Touma (Contorelli 1/23
Matthew (Contorelli 1/23
Emmanuel (Kaloudis 1/23)
Nicholas
Marlene (Tewis 12/22)
Tina (Johnson 12/22)
Nicholas (De Lorenzo 12/22)
Archpriest Dionysius (Valentine 9/12)
John Presbyter (Jacobse)
Elain Presbytera (Jacobse)
Constantine(Jacobse)
Chrysoula(Jacobse)
Angel (Ghanem 10/22)
Edgar (Chapekis 9/22)
Evthriki (Jacobse 9/22)
Christos (Johnson 8/22)
Jon Paul (Andrew 8/22)
William (Brubaker 8/22)
Peter (Tewis 8/22)
The People of Ukraine and People of Russia and all those who are suffering in the war
Permanent Prayer List
Bonnie Joseph
Michael (Sovjani)
Maria (Sovjani)
Maria (Sovjani)
Maria (Sovjani)
Katerina (Sovjani)
Frederick (Sovjani)
Arsen (Sovjani)
Irene (Diveris)
Katheryn (Tolkkinen)
Markisia (Long)
Angela (Long)
Marina (Long)
Eleni (Long)
Raphaella (Long)
Joanne (Haley)
Corwin (Dusckas)
Corgette (Troutman)
Irina (Irina)
Lidia (Irina)
Sarina (Ghanem)
Debbie (Breitenbach)
Kathy (Breitenbach)
Hope (Isadore)
s
John (Long)
Pantelis (Tsikita)
Marisa (Tsikita)
Barbara (Dionysopoulos)
Patricia (Evanoff)
Gabriel (Mankus)
Baby Dani (Repya)
Despina (Diversis)
Fredericos (Diveris)
Herman (Kerr)
Innocent (Kerr)
Nicholas (Kerr)
Paola (Jacobse)
Gregory (Yankopolos)
Pauline (Poulos)
Sergio (Kazakos)
Fran (Hansen)
Nina (Krotov)
Franklin (Pyrrson)
Demetrios (Kuchera)
Theodosios (Palis)
Theodora (Webb)
Robert (Smith)
Presbytera Rosy (in Pakistan)
James (Hord)
Vassiliki (Kontinos)
Vassiliki (Morekeas)
Vassilike (Hord)
Founders, Members, Benefactors and Friends Departed this Life
John (Hansen)
Anatoly (Kurdsjuk)
Thareni (Brooks)
Milan Evanoff
Jean (Sam)
Eleni (Pearson)
Richard (Pearson)
Fr. Stephanos (Shagoury)
Panagiota (Bea Chionis)
Anthony (Mourgis)
Anthony (Mankus)
Constantine (Houpis)
Constantine (Joseph)
Mary (Jarvis)
Panagiota Margarita (Palis)
Maria (Ninos)
Soterios (Ninos)
George (Ninos)
John (Katsigianopoulos)
George (Chionis)
Mary (Spiropoulos)
Gregory (Pappas)
Angela (Coran K
Eugene (Rust)
Robert (Jarvis)
George (Corey)
Patricia (Cotsones)
Seraphim (Zolio)
Apostolos
How should we pray for the sick? Remember them daily. Say their names (first names are sufficient) and ask God to bestow mercy and grace on them.
Add or remove names and print this list for easy reference during your prayer time on the St. Peter website.
Sunday Readings
EPISTLE
For the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)
Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
GOSPEL
For the Seventh Sunday of Luke
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:41-56)
At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As Jesus went, the people pressed round Him. And a woman, who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround Thee and press upon Thee! And Thou sayest, ‘Who touched Me?’” But Jesus said, “Someone touched Me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from Me.”
And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before Him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed. And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.” While Jesus was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.” And when Jesus came to the house, He permitted no one to enter with Him, except Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.” And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.
