{"id":26421,"date":"2017-01-25T09:54:52","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T14:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=5702"},"modified":"2017-01-25T09:54:52","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T14:54:52","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-january-25-2017-st-ignatius-of-antioch-preparing-for-lent-helping-the-poor-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-january-25-2017-st-ignatius-of-antioch-preparing-for-lent-helping-the-poor-more\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter January 25, 2017 — St. Ignatius of Antioch, Preparing for Lent, Helping the Poor…more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
\nSeventeenth Sunday of Matthew<\/h2>\n

Translation of the relics of Ignatius the God-bearer of Antioch
\nNew-martyr Demetrios of Chios<\/h4>\n
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Who Was St. Ignatius of Antioch?<\/h2>\n
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St. Ignatius of Antioch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our father among the saints Ignatius the God-bearer of Antioch (probably died AD 107) was the third bishop of Antioch, after the Apostle Peter and Euodios, whom Ignatius succeeded around AD 68. Ignatius, who also called himself Theophorus (“God-bearer”), was most likely a disciple of both Apostles Peter and John. Several of his letters have survived to this day; he is one of the Apostolic Fathers (the earliest group of the Church Fathers), and a saint in the Orthodox Church (feastday, December 20).<\/p>\n

He was arrested by the Roman authorities and transported to Rome to die in the arena. They hoped to make an example of him and thus discourage Christianity from spreading. Instead, he met with and encouraged Christians all along his route, and wrote letters to the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Philadelphians, Smyrneans, and Romans, as well as a letter to Polycarp, who was bishop of Smyrna and a disciple of John the Evangelist.<\/p>\n

Read more on the Orthdoxwiki website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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House and Business Blessing Schedule<\/h2>\n

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Fr. Hans will be doing house and business blessings all through January and February on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Contact Fr. Hans either by phone, in person at church, or through the website (preferred)<\/a> to schedule a date.<\/p>\n

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Liturgy: Presentation of Our Lord – Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 6:30pm<\/h2>\n
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Presentation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Wednesday February 1, 2017 at 6:30pm we will celebrate the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple on the eve of this important feast day.<\/p>\n

Forty days after Christ was born He was presented to God in the Jerusalem Temple according to the Mosaic Law. At this time as well His mother Mary underwent the ritual purification and offered the sacrifices as prescribed in the Law. Thus, forty days after Christmas, on the second of February, the Church celebrates the feast of the presentation called the Meeting (or Presentation or Reception) of the Lord.<\/p>\n

Learn more on the Orthodox Church in America website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Calling All Women to a Retreat Saturday, March 4<\/h2>\n

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St. Paul’s has invited all Orthodox women in the area to “Spiritual Saturday Women’s Reteat” at St. Paul’s on Saturday November 4. Full schedule of the day’s events are posted on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mark you calendar. More details will be provided this Sunday. Cost is $10 to cover lunch and snacks. Questions? Please see Angela Long or Anthea Teufel.<\/p>\n

This is a good opportunity to meet other Orthodox women in our area in a setting that also is good for the soul!<\/p>\n

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Stewardship Letters in the Mail<\/h2>\n

Responsibility towards God includes taking responsibility for His Church. We love God because He first loved us. He established the Church as His body, as the way we find Him and draw closer to Him. We are responsible for maintaining it so that the work of Christ can continue in the world. That’s how it works.<\/p>\n

You will be getting letter next week asking for your commitment to St. Peter’s. Prayerfully consider your support of St. Peter’s. The Church is not a charity. The Church is the Body of Christ. It needs to be high on our list.<\/p>\n

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Interfaith Charities Needs Peanut Butter, Jelly and Ramen Noodles<\/h2>\n

\"Help<\/p>\n

Interfaith Charities (IC), the local agency St. Peter’s partners with to help working poor families, needs peanut butter, jelly, and ramen noodles to help feed underprivileged kids. They do not need spaghetti.<\/p>\n

St. Peter’s helps IC at crunch time. Last time we supplied over 90lbs of peanut butter and jelly when the call came out.<\/p>\n

Please bring your donation to Church. We will be sure it gets to IC.<\/p>\n

A Luncheon and Fashion Show for All Generations<\/h2>\n

Andrea Psaras has launched a clothing business and invites any interested women to attend “A Luncheon and Fashion Show for all Generations.”<\/p>\n

The luncheon and show will be held at the Bonita Bay Club, 26660 Country Club Dr, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (get map<\/a>)on Saturday January 28, 2017.<\/p>\n

Schedule: 11:00am boutique, 11:30am lunch, 12:30pm fashion show. The cost for lunch and show is $25 per person. Clothes feature LuLaRoe Clothing, India Hicks bags and Noon Collection jewelry.<\/p>\n

For more information call Andrea at 239-591-8002 or email Andrea at andrea.psaras@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Bible Study Continues on Wednesday January 25, 2017<\/h2>\n

Bible Study resumes this Wednesday, January 18, 2017<\/p>\n

See you then.<\/p>\n

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Preparing for Lent Presentation<\/h2>\n

\"Preparing<\/p>\n

Fr. Stephanos will give us some practical instruction on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am on what Lent is for, why we fast and how to fast, the worship cycle and more. We’ve planned it to fit into your schedule.<\/p>\n