{"id":10195,"date":"2021-06-28T15:07:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T19:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=10195"},"modified":"2021-06-28T15:07:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T19:07:09","slug":"st-peter-news-june-29-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-news-june-29-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter News June 29, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
Saint Andrew was from Damascus; his parents’ names were George and Gregoria. He became a cleric and secretary of Theodore and Patriarch of Jerusalem; from this, he is called “the Jerusalemite.” He was present at the Sixth Ecumenical Council in Constantinople, which was convoked in 680 during the reign of Emperor Constantine IV (668-685). <\/p>\n
He became deacon of the Great church in Constantinople, that is, the Church of the Holy Wisdom of God, then Archbishop of Crete. He reposed in 720 or 723. Beside his other sacred writings, he also composed various hymns, among which is the famous Great Canon, which is chanted during Great Lent (see the Thursday of the Fifth Week of the Fast).<\/p>\n
Read the entire biography on the Orthodox Church in America website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n None of this would be possible without the hard work of many of our members and the financial support of our parishioners. We run a lean machine and we run it responsibly. All three elements explain why we are able to have so much progress so quickly.<\/p>\n Our Church is growing and the old ways have to become new ways so that things run smoothly.<\/p>\n First of all, thumbs up to our July volunteers: Barbara Dionysopoulos, Marianthi Kazakos, Niki and Ray Locklear, Maria Mourgis, and Carol Palantine. Thank you and thank you again!<\/p>\n Thank you to Tom and Marlene Haley who organize everything. They do a great job!<\/p>\n Thank you and let’s BREAK BREAD! <\/p>\n The Women’s Book Study meets in the Social Hall. The book we will study is Fr. Arseny: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father. Fr. Arseny was a prisoner in a Soviet Gulag and ministered to many prisoners. His story is gripping, compelling, and shows how God worked even in the Gulag through a faithful priest.<\/p>\n Most men and women lead lives of quiet desperation and “What if” scenarios. They make themselves slaves to their external realities. <\/p>\n FEAR and their lack of faith in Jesus Christ drives them to hopelessness.<\/p>\n According to the Scriptures, Proverbs 31:9, “Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Thus, it is our duty as Orthodox Christians to guide and help them. <\/p>\n So please reach deep into your pockets and give generously to those impoverished. Any amount is appreciated.<\/p>\n Thank you, God bless and IC XC NI KA!<\/p>\n Donations received in May: $24 ,401. These numbers reflect the operating costs of the the Hickory Drive property.<\/p>\n Please note:<\/strong>Please continue your generous support. If you cannot make it to church please mail in your donation to:<\/em><\/p>\n St. Peter Orthodox Church You can also donate online:<\/p>\nServices This Week<\/h2>\n
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Services Next Week<\/h2>\n
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Progress Continues at St. Peter’s<\/h2>\n
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Over the last few weeks we have:<\/h4>\n
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What’s coming up?<\/h4>\n
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New Procedures for Hospitality<\/h2>\n
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NEW PROCEDURES<\/h4>\n
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WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY This Wednesday, June 30, 2021<\/h2>\n
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Cafe of Life Ministry<\/h2>\n
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Two Things to Remember About Our Church at Hickory Drive<\/h2>\n
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Pledge & Income Report – May 2021<\/h2>\n
\nAmount of money needed to cover expenses: $22,760.21.
\nWe are ahead by $1,641.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n
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