{"id":4686,"date":"2016-05-24T06:42:58","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T10:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=4686"},"modified":"2016-05-24T06:42:58","modified_gmt":"2016-05-24T10:42:58","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-may-24-2016-sunday-of-the-samaritan-woman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-may-24-2016-sunday-of-the-samaritan-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter May 24, 2016 — Sunday of the Samaritan Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Samaritan Woman at the well is known to us as St. Photini, Equal-to-the-Apostles. After her life-altering meeting with Jesus Christ and His Death and Resurrection, she was baptized by the apostles with the name Photini (meaning “enlightened one”). She proceeded to evangelize many in Africa before being brought before Nero in Rome and receiving a crown of martyrdom along with her family.<\/p>\n
Photini came to the well to fill her water pot to sustain physical life but left with something much more – living water that quenched her spiritual thirst. Jesus Christ’s interaction with the Samaritan Woman is notable for several reasons. It was considered inappropriate for Jesus, as a teacher, as a male, and as a Jew, to engage in conversation with such a person. Samaritans were considered “half-breeds” or heretics – former Jews who had apostatized from the true faith.<\/p>\n
Jesus Christ, being the second Person of the Trinity, establishes that the Kingdom of God encompasses all people proclaiming His Word. Sometimes the unlikeliest people serve as His most convincing witnesses.The Gospel account also reveals to us how Jesus is able to see into the depths of all hearts and know who truly longs for Him and belongs to Him.<\/p>\n
Read more on the Greek Orthodox website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Many widowed and single Seniors look for live-in companions for friendship, help and more. This can be very helpful to both because expenses and chores are shared, less chance to be lonely, and more.<\/p>\n If you know of anyone looking for this kind of situation, please mention it to Fr. Hans.<\/p>\n The parish is invited to the baptism of Andrew Fegeron and his daughter Kyriaki on Saturday, June 4 at 1pm. Andrew is the fiance of Ashley Clark, the granddaughter of Pauline Poulos. <\/p>\n Anthea Tuefel is Godmother to both Andrew and Kyriaki, Dr. Zannos Grekos is Godfather to Andrew.<\/p>\n A reception follows in the Social Hall. Please RSVP to Anthea Teufel at 239-994-6975 (text or call), or on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Everyone welcome. Please be on time. Choir practice also held tomorrow (Wednesday) May 25, 2016.<\/p>\n Fr. Hans will be on the other coast. Bible Study will resume Wednesday, June 1, 2016.<\/p>\n The Food for Hungry People Chairman sent St. Peter’s this thank you note for our contribution:<\/em><\/p>\n On May 13, 2016 a gift of $500 was generously and lovingly donated to the Food for Hungry People Program by St. Peter Orthodox Church of Bonita Springs, Florida.<\/p>\n Gratefully acknowledged by Robin Lynn Nicholas, Food for Hungry People Chairman, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.<\/p>\n “A gift to Food for Hungry People is a gift to the giver, a gift to the receiver and a gift to God.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mark you calendars for June 19 for a Pentecost\/Father’s Day Luncheon following Divine Liturgy and the Pentecost Prayers.<\/p>\n More details are coming but tentative plans include hot dogs and hamburgers.<\/p>\n Please RSVP on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Word is the official news magazine of the Antiochian Archdiocese. Published monthly (with the exception of July and August) the magazine circulates to the households of all members of the Antiochian Archdiocese and other subscribers including libraries and seminaries. While content is primarily intended to keep readers informed of Orthodox news, it also educates and inspires with articles on faith and practice.<\/p>\n If you would like to receive a printed copy of The Word or change your subscription information go to: Address Updates & Subscription Requests<\/a><\/p>\n Only with a superficial knowledge do there arise false contradictions between faith and knowledge, between religion and science.<\/p>\nLooking for a Companion for a Senior<\/h2>\n
Baptism of Andrew and Kyriaki Forgeron on June 4<\/h2>\n
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Choir Practice Continues Wednesday, June 1 at 6:00pm<\/h2>\n
Bible Study Cancelled Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00pm <\/h2>\n
A Gift from the Heart<\/h2>\n
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Pentecost\/Father’s Day Luncheon June 19<\/h2>\n
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Orthodox Wisdom<\/h2>\n