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Eighth Sunday After Pentecost<\/h2>\n

Eighth Sunday Of Matthew<\/h2>\n
\"Synaxis<\/a>
Synaxis of All Saints<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saints for Special Needs<\/h2>\n

“We should seek the intercessions and the fervent prayers of the saints, because they have special ‘boldness’ (parresia), before God.” Saint John Chrysostom<\/p>\n

THROUGH THEIR INTERCESSIONS . . .<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Orthodox Church is a living and vibrant community of faithful Christians made up of the members of the Church militant and the church triumphant. The Church militant are those of us who are still part of this world, diligently striving to live our lives according to God’s teachings and commandments. The Church triumphant are those individuals who have been called by God to be with Him in paradise and continue to pray for us.<\/p>\n

Holiness or sainthood is a gift given by God to mankind through the Holy Spirit. Man’s effort to become a participant in the life of divine holiness is indispensable, but sanctification itself is the work of the Holy Trinity, especially through the sanctifying power of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

See a list of Saints for special needs on the St. Peter<\/a><\/em>website.<\/p>\n

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Fr. Hans in Greece July 17-31.<\/h2>\n

Fr. Hans is in Greece traveling with his family from July 17-31. He will be visiting the monastery of St. Paisios in Thessaloniki as well as making a pilgrimage to St. Nektarios monastery in Egina, among other things. Both Saints are active in the St. Peter’s parish.<\/p>\n

Fr. Stephanos Sigoury has kindly accepted to fill in and can handle any pastoral emergencies that may arise. You may contact him at 239-789-7793.<\/p>\n

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Orthodox Nursing Home Opens in Clearwater, Florida<\/h2>\n
\n\"Orthodox<\/div>\n

From Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing:<\/em><\/p>\n

Recently, a pan-Orthodox group banded together and started Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing. It is a house of prayer and repentance which ministers to the physical and spiritual needs of Orthodox elderly in the Tampa Bay area. We are located just south of downtown Clearwater and less than a quarter mile from the largest hospital in the area, Morton Plant.<\/p>\n

The board of directors is pan-Orthodox representing every major Orthodox jurisdiction currently serving in the area. We have priests serving on the board from the Antiochian Archdiocese, the Moscow Patriarchate, the Serbian Diocese of North America, the OCA, and a layman from the Greek Archdiocese.<\/p>\n

Presently, we have a collaborative agreement with the owner of Magnolia Manor (where Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing is located). Magnolia Manor will continue to look after the physical needs of the residents while we will minister to the spiritual needs of the Orthodox residents. We will hold services, including Divine Liturgies, at the residence and have a full schedule of daily services for the residents’ spiritual edification.<\/p>\n

We are now accepting applications from prospective Orthodox residents who would like to join us. We are seeking those who desire to live a more intense spiritual life in an Orthodox atmosphere of love and community. While we are located in the Tampa Bay area, we are pleased to welcome Orthodox residents from other parts of the country.<\/p>\n

Please visit our website<\/a> to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fr. Hans is the Antiochian representative of this endeavor.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Interfaith Charities Reaches Out to St. Peter’s<\/h2>\n
\n\"Interfaith\n<\/div>\n

Interfaith Charities reached out to us last week to provide peanut butter, jelly, and Ramen noodles to feed hungry kids in our area this summer. When school gets out, the need gets greater. <\/p>\n

Please bring these items to church and we will get them to Interfaith Charities. St. Peter’s is committed to meeting the needs of people locally and Interfaith Charities is one way we fulfill that commission. <\/p>\n

Learn more about Interfaith Charities on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Coming in September: Through the Bible in One Year<\/h2>\n
\n\"Read\n<\/div>\n

Would you like to read the entire bible? Would you like to take on this challenge with friends for encouragement and support?<\/p>\n

On September 1, the start of the new Church Year, St. Peter’s will start a program to read the bible in one year. Information will be posted on the website in August.<\/p>\n

Start thinking about it now.<\/p>\n

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Calendar At A Glance<\/h2>\n