Venerable Kyriakos the hermit of Palestinee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Saint Kyriakos (Kyri\u00e1kos)1 was born in the Greek city of Corinth to the priest John and his wife Eudok?a. Bishop Peter of Corinth, who was a family relative, seeing that Kyriakos was a quiet and sensible child, made him a Reader in church. His constant reading of the Holy Scriptures awakened in him a love for the Lord, and made him long for a pure and holy life.<\/p>\n
When he was not yet eighteen years old, Kyriakos was deeply moved during a Church Service by the words of the Gospel: “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). He believed that these words applied to him, so he went straight to the harbor without stopping at home, got onto a ship, and went to Jerusalem.<\/p>\n
After visiting the holy places, Kyriakos lived for several months at a monastery not far from Sion, in obedience to the Igoumen Abba Eustorgios (Eust\u00f3rgios). Later, with the latter’s blessing, he made his way to the wilderness Lavra of Saint Euthymios the Great (January 20). Saint Euthymios, discerning great gifts of God in Kyriakos, tonsured him into the monastic schema and placed him under the guidance of Saint Gerasimos (Ger\u00e1simos) (March 4), who trained him in asceticism at the Monastery of Saint Theoktistos (The\u00f3ktistos) by the Jordan.<\/p>\n
Read the entire history on the Orthodox Church in America<\/a> website.<\/em><\/p>\n
Please note:<\/strong> Vespers on September 21 is cancelled.<\/p>\n
Fr. Hans is out of town from Frida September 20 through Saturday September 21. He will be be presenting at the “Cry of the Forerunner” retreat in Detroit Michigan.<\/em><\/p>\n
Join us for the first Movie Night on Friday, September 20 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall. This is the test run of what is planned to become a monthly feature. The movie is “The Island” that is an Orthodox film of profound beauty. It’s subtitled (fair warning), and you can learn more about it here<\/a>. Popcorn provided!<\/p>\n
The women of St. Peter’s a forming a ministry of mercy to help Fr. Hans take care of our sick and homebound parishioners. There is a lot of work to be done: phone calls, rides, cards, and more. This is also a great time for fellowship and learning for the many women who work hard for St. Peter’s. <\/p>\n
Last year’s winners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Study sessions for the Gospel of Luke (the topic of this year’s Bible Bowl) have started. All teens invited! Please contact Diane Najjar to participate.<\/p>\n
The Bible Bowl is held during the Parish Life Conference every year (this year it will be Jacksonville, Florida). Teens study and test their skills against other teens in the Diocese. Last year we came in second. This year we are aiming higher!<\/p>\n
We hope you had an enjoyable school break, and now we are looking forward to the upcoming Sunday School year. Classes will begin on the Sunday after Labor Day, September 8th.<\/p>\n
No need to fill out the registration form if your child\/children were previously registered, but wewould like to make certain the data we have is up to date. Registration Sundays will beAugust 25th and September 1st in the Social Hall.<\/p>\n
We will have three classes:<\/p>\n
We look forward to working with the parents to provide a fulfilling and happy experience for thechildren as they learn about our Orthodox Religion, its history and traditions.<\/p>\n
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Joan Simon and her assistant, Tina Kucera, fortheir beautiful work last school year. We are most appreciative for their help.<\/p>\n
Georgia Katsigianopoulos
\nSunday School Administrator<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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 will be preordered and available for purchase in the bookstore.<\/p>\n
Giving tends to slow down in the summer but unfortunately our obligations don’t. There is still rent, electricity, and other necessities that we have to pay. <\/p>\n
The letter below was sent to all parishioners as a gentle reminder to remain current on their pledges and giving. That we we stay in the black and remain on a sound financial footing. <\/p>\n
Please stay current on your pledge and giving to help keep St. Peter’s strong.<\/p>\n
Contributions received in August: $19,839.
\nAmount\u00a0of\u00a0money needed to cover expenses: $31,105.
\nWe are behind by $11,266.<\/p>\n
Every year we need an extra push in the summer to keep our income current. Please keep up with your pledge so that we can keep current with our bills.<\/em><\/p>\n
St. Peter Orthodox Church
\n7470 Hickory Drive
\nFort Myers FL 33967<\/p>\n
Visit the DOMSE Website<\/a> (scroll to the bottom, fill in the form on the left side) to sign up for “The Light” Newsletter and DOMSE emails.<\/em><\/p>\n
Young adults, save the date for an Orthodox Young Adult Conference happening in the fall in Nashville, TN! More details to come.<\/p>\n
SEPTEMBER 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n
OCTOBER 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n
Can you volunteer? Please call Joe Repya 612-270-4443.<\/em><\/p>\n
SEPTEMBER 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n
Please note: A fruit, veggie, OR hummus tray may be added to a week’s menu.<\/em><\/p>\n
September 2024 – Team #3<\/p>\n
October 2024 – Team #1 – Barb Dionysopoulos Group<\/p>\n
November 2024 – Team #2 – Margie Zimmerman Group<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Social Hall All Stars are the men and women that make St. Peter’s Social Hall happen. Thank you All Stars!<\/em><\/p>\n
SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n
OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n
Nothing is so conducive to unity as rejoicing about the same things and holding to the same purpose. Dorotheos of Gaza<\/strong><\/p>\n
Leave all human injustices to the Lord, for God is the Judge, but as to yourself, be diligent in loving everybody with a pure heart… Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt<\/strong><\/p>\n
Why do we trouble and torment ourselves at not receiving some treasure which we had expected, or at losing it Because that which we expected or which we have lost was the idol of our heart, because our heart has withdrawn itself from the Lord, the Source of living waters, Who Alone can fill and give peace to it. Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt<\/strong><\/p>\n
Recognize that God in Christ is the only source of your happiness and put all your hope in Him. Let us pray that the everlasting God, the source of peace for all the saints, may purify our earthbound hearts and lift them up from the earth, so that our love for Him and our joy in Him may contain our whole life Bishop Alexander of Mojaisk<\/strong><\/p>\n
Whoever aspires day and night to peace and stillness of intellect finds it easy to be indifferent to all material matters and so does not labour in vain. But if he scorns or cheats his own conscience, he will sleep bitterly the death of forgetfulness. St. Hesychius the Theologian of Jerusalem, disciple of St. Gregory the Theologian<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Lord does not place heavy crosses on the weak. Fr. Andrei Tkachov<\/strong><\/p>\n
Current Prayer List<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLucia
\nIoannes
\nFreida (Hansen)
\nStratton (Leopold)
\nMary (Copeland)
\nRobert (Tewis)
\nGene (Forderhase)
\nRuth (Mudd)
\nBarbara (Duskas)
\nDoug S (Duskas)
\nMarc C. (Duskas)
\nRachel (Voss)
\nKen John (Eaton)
\nDiane (Najar)
\nWilliam (Semeretis)
\nDavid (Orfanos)
\nMaria (Orfanos)
\nWilliam (Long)
\nGeorge (Chionis 11-1)
\nHaley
\nLydia
\nMark (Chionis 11-1)
\nKatheryn (Chionis 11-1)
\nJacob (Chionis 11-1)
\nKen (Chionis 11-1)
\nMaxim (Koco)
\nGeorge (Tsikistas 8\/1)
\nGeorge (Mourgis 8\/1)
\nBarbara (Sason 8\/1)
\nAnthony (Breitenbach 6\/1)
\nArielle (Ghanem 6\/1)
\nNicholas (Ghanem 6\/1)
\nChristos
\nFather Demetris
\nJamie
\nPamela
\nDavid
\nJessica
\nChristina (Hildreth)
\nDionysios Chapekis)
\nNancy (Forderhase)
\nKayla (Palantine)
\nGeorge (3\/23 Chapekis)
\nPenelope (3\/23 Chapekis)
\nTheodora (3\/23)
\nVictor (3\/23)
\nLes (3\/23
\nLynn (Hurely 1\/23)
\nIrene and newborn baby (Tsikitas 1\/23)
\nLinda (Pappas 1\/23)
\nEkaterina (Chapekis 1\/23)
\nLee (Hurley 1\/23)
\nEmmanuel (Kalousdis 1\/23)
\nKatherine (Dusckas 1\/23)
\nVassiliki (Diveris 1\/23)
\nZena Touma (Contorelli 1\/23
\nLamia Touma (Contorelli 1\/23
\nMatthew (Contorelli 1\/23
\nEmmanuel (Kaloudis 1\/23)
\nNicholas
\nMarlene (Tewis 12\/22)
\nTina (Johnson 12\/22)
\nNicholas (De Lorenzo 12\/22)
\nArchpriest Dionysius (Valentine 9\/12)
\nAnthony Presbyter (Kerr 10\/22)
\nJohn Presbyter (Jacobse)
\nElain Presbytera (Jacobse)
\nConstantine(Jacobse)
\nChrysoula(Jacobse)
\nAngel (Ghanem 10\/22)
\nEdgar (Chapekis 9\/22)
\nEvthriki (Jacobse 9\/22)
\nChristos (Johnson 8\/22)
\nJon Paul (Andrew 8\/22)
\nWilliam (Brubaker 8\/22)
\nPeter (Tewis 8\/22)
\nThe People of Ukraine and People of Russia and all those who are suffering in the war<\/p>\n
Permanent Prayer List<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBonnie Joseph
\nMichael (Sovjani)
\nMaria (Sovjani)
\nMaria (Sovjani)
\nMaria (Sovjani)
\nKaterina (Sovjani)
\nFrederick (Sovjani)
\nArsen (Sovjani)
\nIrene (Diveris)
\nKatheryn (Tolkkinen)
\nMarkisia (Long)
\nAngela (Long)
\nMarina (Long)
\nEleni (Long)
\nRaphaella (Long)
\nJoanne (Haley)
\nCorwin (Dusckas)
\nCorgette (Troutman)
\nIrina (Irina)
\nLidia (Irina)
\nSarina (Ghanem)
\nDebbie (Breitenbach)
\nKathy (Breitenbach)
\nHope (Isadore)
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\nJohn (Long)
\nPantelis (Tsikita)
\nMarisa (Tsikita)
\nBarbara (Dionysopoulos)
\nPatricia (Evanoff)
\nGabriel (Mankus)
\nBaby Dani (Repya)
\nDespina (Diversis)
\nFredericos (Diveris)
\nHerman (Kerr)
\nInnocent (Kerr)
\nNicholas (Kerr)
\nPaola (Jacobse)
\nGregory (Yankopolos)
\nPauline (Poulos)
\nSergio (Kazakos)
\nFran (Hansen)
\nNina (Krotov)
\nFranklin (Pyrrson)
\nDemetrios (Kuchera)
\nTheodosios (Palis)
\nTheodora (Webb)
\nRobert (Smith)
\nPresbytera Rosy (in Pakistan)
\nJames (Hord)
\nVassiliki (Kontinos)
\nVassiliki (Morekeas)
\nVassilike (Hord)<\/p>\n
Founders, Members, Benefactors and Friends Departed this Life<\/strong><\/p>\n
John (Hansen)
\nAnatoly (Kurdsjuk)
\nThareni (Brooks)
\nMilan Evanoff
\nJean (Sam)
\nEleni (Pearson)
\nRichard (Pearson)
\nFr. Stephanos (Shagoury)
\nPanagiota (Bea Chionis)
\nAnthony (Mourgis)
\nAnthony (Mankus)
\nConstantine (Houpis)
\nConstantine (Joseph)
\nMary (Jarvis)
\nPanagiota Margarita (Palis)
\nMaria (Ninos)
\nSoterios (Ninos)
\nGeorge (Ninos)
\nJohn (Katsigianopoulos)
\nGeorge (Chionis)
\nMary (Spiropoulos)
\nGregory (Pappas)
\nAngela (Coran K
\nEugene (Rust)
\nRobert (Jarvis)
\nGeorge (Corey)
\nPatricia (Cotsones)
\nSeraphim (Zolio)
\nApostolos<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Add or remove names and print this list for easy reference during your prayer time on the St. Peter website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n