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Forefeast of the Transfiguration Sunday after Pentecost
\nNinth Sunday of Matthew
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Martyr Eusignios of Antioch; New-martyr Habakkuk of Thessalonica<\/h4>\n

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The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated each year on August 6. The feast commemorates the transfiguration or metamorphosis<\/em> of Christ on Mount Tabor, when our Lord appeared in His divine glory before the Apostles Peter, James, and John.<\/p>\n

Biblical Story<\/h4>\n

The event of the Transfiguration is recorded in three of the four Gospels: Matthew 17:1-9<\/a>, Mark 9:2-8<\/a>, and Luke 9:28-36<\/a>. Jesus took the Apostles Peter, James, and John with Him up upon a mountain, and while they were on the mountain Jesus was transfigured. His face shone like the sun, and His garments became glistening white.<\/p>\n

Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ, talking to Him. Peter declared how good it was for them to be there and expressed the desire to build three booths for Moses, Elijah, and Christ. This reference to the booths could imply that this occurred during the time of the Feast of Tabernacles when the Jews would be camping out in the fields for the grape harvest; for this Feast had acquired other associations in the course of its history, including the memory of the wanderings in the wilderness recorded in the Old Testament book of Exodus.<\/p>\n

While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came from the cloud saying, \u201cThis is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.\u201d When the disciples heard this they fell on their faces filled with awe. Jesus came to them and told them to not be afraid. When the three looked up they saw only Jesus.<\/p>\n

As Jesus and His disciples came down the mountain, He told them not to speak of what they had seen until He had risen from the dead.<\/p>\n

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The Transfiguration of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Divine Liturgy at St. Paul’s on Monday, August 6, 2018<\/h2>\n

Please note the change of venue. The Liturgy will be held at St. Paul’s in Naples (get directions here<\/a>). Orthros at 8:30 and Divine Liturgy at 9:30am.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fr. Stephanos Shagoury – May His Memory Be Eternal<\/h1>\n
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Fr. Stephanos Annointing Robert Jarvis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Stephanos Shagoury. Fr. Stephanos suffered a heart attack on Monday and the emergency personnel were not able to revive him.<\/p>\n

Many of you will remember Fr. Stephanos assisting St. Peter’s as well as his two children, Abraham and Sophia.<\/p>\n

The funeral will be held at St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church in Naples, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 11am.<\/p>\n

Please pray for Fr. Stephanos and Abraham and Sophia.<\/p>\n

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Community Luncheon on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 12:00pm<\/h2>\n

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You are invited to join your St. Peter’s friends for lunch and fellowship at 12 noon on Thursday, August 2 at 12:00pm. <\/p>\n

Barbara Dionysopoulos and friends are preparing a delicious meal for all our members. Come and join us to enjoy some good food and the company of your friends. Make some new friends too and get to know other parishioners.<\/p>\n

MENU<\/h4>\n

Baked Tomato Stuffed with Whole Wheat Orzo
\nOven Roasted Potato
\nGreek Salad
\nBread, Dessert, Beverage<\/p>\n

Reservations are required!<\/em> Please call Barbara at 239-826-1655 or sign up in the Social Hall after Divine Liturgy.<\/p>\n

There is no charge for this luncheon. An anonymous friend is donating this dinner to the good people of St. Peter’s.<\/p>\n

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Can You Help Cliff Tewis Get to Kenya?<\/h2>\n

Cliff needs about $400 to complete his goal of funding his mission trip. If you could help it would be greatly appreciated.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cliff Tewis (Jeremiah’s brother) is a member of our parish. He was baptized at St. Peter’s and attended often until he moved to Boca Raton to start college. <\/p>\n

Cliff is going to Kenya this August to provide medical aid to Kenyans in need through the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC). OCMC is the overseas medical and missionary arm of the Orthodox Church and sends teams all over the world.<\/p>\n

His days will consist of clinic work and health education in nearby schools. The team consists of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and is led by a priest that was a medic in the army. Cliff was selected because of some extra work he did in the medical field as a pre-med student.<\/p>\n

Please contribute. Team members raise their own funds. Click the image below to be taken to his Go Fund Me page.<\/p>\n

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Dormtion Fast and Akathist Hymns begin (August 1-15, 2018)<\/h2>\n
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Dormition of the Theotokos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 1 starts the Dormition period in our Orthodox Church. We fast (abstain from meat and dairy as much as possible) from August 1 to August 15. At St. Peter’s the fast ends after the Dormition Liturgy on the evening of August 14.<\/p>\n

Every weekday we will sing an Akathist to the Theotokos starting at 6:00pm. These are very powerful prayers and you will notice a focusing in your life if you participate in them.<\/p>\n

On the evening of August 14, 2018 we will celebrate the Dormition of the Theotokos with a Divine Liturgy at 6:30pm.<\/p>\n

What is the Dormition of the Theotokos?<\/h4>\n

The Holy Scriptures tell us that when our Lord was dying on the Cross, He saw His mother and His disciple John and said to the Virgin Mary, “Woman, behold your son!” and to John, “Behold your mother!” (John 19:25-27). From that hour, the Apostle took care of the Theotokos in his own home.<\/p>\n

Along with the biblical reference in Acts 1:14 that confirms that the Virgin Mary was with the Holy Apostles on the day of Pentecost, the tradition of the Church holds that she remained in the home of the Apostle John in Jerusalem, continuing a ministry in word and deed.<\/p>\n

At the time of her death, the disciples of our Lord who were preaching throughout the world returned to Jerusalem to see the Theotokos. Except for the Apostle Thomas, all of them including the Apostle Paul were gathered together at her bedside. At the moment of her death, Jesus Christ himself descended and carried her soul into heaven.<\/p>\n

Following her repose, the body of the Theotokos was taken in procession and laid in a tomb near the Garden of Gethsemane. When the Apostle Thomas arrived three days after her repose and desired to see her body, the tomb was found to be empty. The bodily assumption of the Theotokos was confirmed by the message of an angel and by her appearance to the Apostles.<\/p>\n

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese<\/a> website.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lily and Carmine Riccioli Baby Shower Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 4pm<\/h2>\n

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All St. Peter parishioners are invited to a baby shower for Lily and Carmine Riccioli on Saturday, August 18, 2018 starting at 4pm. The shower will be held in the Social Hall.<\/p>\n

Lily is registered at Target.<\/p>\n

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Calendar At A Glance<\/h2>\n