{"id":7119,"date":"2018-08-28T04:50:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T08:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=7119"},"modified":"2018-08-28T04:50:06","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T08:50:06","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-august-28-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-august-28-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter August 28, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
\nFourteenth Sunday of Matthew<\/h2>\n

Martyr Mamas and His Family
\nJohn the Faster, Patriarch of Constantinople<\/h4>\n
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St. John the Faster<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Who was John the Faster, Patriarch of Constantinople?<\/h4>\n

Our father among the saints John IV of Constantinople, also known as John the Faster, John the Abstainer, and John Nesteutes, was the 33rd bishop or Patriarch of Constantinople. He is noted for his penitential nomokanon and as the first bishop of Constantinople to assume the title Ecumenical Patriarch. His feast day is on September 2.<\/p>\n

The date of Joannes’ birth is unknown. He probably was born in Constantinople where he was raised by artisan parents. He was not well educated. He became famous for his ascetical life which led to his being called “the Faster”. He was a deacon at Hagia Sophia under Patriarch John III (Scholasticus) before becoming a skallarios, that is, an official who was the patriarchal vicar for monasteries. Under Patriarch Eutychius I, who was restored as patriarch, after John Scholasticus died in 577, Joannes became esteemed among the clergy of Constantinople. Upon the death of Eutychius in 582, he was named patriarch as John IV by Emperor Tiberius II on April 11, 582. He remained in the good graces of Emperor Maurice who succeeded Tiberius later in 582.<\/p>\n

In 588, John IV convened a council in Constantinople to investigate certain charges against Patriarch Gregory of Antioch, of which he was acquitted. The summons to the bishops of the East was done in the name of John IV as Ecumenical Patriarch. While this title, in a context of a compliment, had been used as early as reign of Acacius (471 to 489) in reference to the Patriarch of Constantinople, its use by John IV as a title in documents of his office was a first. The title was used in the acts of the council, to which Pope Pelagius II of Rome objected. Again, in 595, Pope Gregory I, objected to the use of the title, although Gregory previously had been on good terms with John.<\/p>\n

Patriarch John the Faster reposed on September 2, 595 in Constantinople.<\/p>\n

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

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Beheading of John the Baptist Liturgy, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 9:30<\/h2>\n
\n\"The<\/p>\n

The Beheading of St. John the Forerunner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We will celebrate the Liturgy of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 starting at 9:30am. Why celebrate this important day? Because when we celebrate the liturgies of important Saints, their presence and power becomes more evident in our Church. <\/p>\n

This is particularly true of St. Peter’s with the recent installation of the icon of St. John the Baptist. St. John, like the Theotokos, work to bring people to Christ. They work in different ways. We welcome their intercessions and honoring them increases the grace of God they bring to us.<\/p>\n

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Community Luncheon on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 12:00pm<\/h2>\n
\n\"Join\n<\/div>\n

You are invited to join your St. Peter’s friends for lunch and fellowship at 12 noon on Thursday, September 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

Chicken with Macaroni (Kapama)
\nGreek Salad, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives
\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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Sunday School Starts on Sunday, September 9, 2018<\/h2>\n
\n\"Sunday\n<\/div>\n

Parents: Please note that Sunday School starts on Sunday, September 9 immediately following Holy Communion. Children will take communion first and go directly to Sunday School.<\/p>\n

Georgia Katsigianopoulos, our Sunday School director, will have registration forms available following the Divine Liturgy on Sundays.<\/p>\n

This year will be a good year with important lessons planned. Your children will learn important things about our Orthodox faith and Orthodox Church. <\/p>\n

One other very important<\/em> point: Our society is in a decline. The moral and characters values that children need to learn to become strong adults are not longer taught by the society. Parents need to take extra measures to make sure the souls and minds of their children a protected and formed properly. One way to help them is to bring them to Church and Sunday School consistently.<\/p>\n

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Interfaith Charities Needs Food, Clothing, Towels, and Bedding<\/h2>\n
\n\"Support\n<\/div>\n

Interfaith Charities<\/a>, the local assembly of churches that helps the poor in our area, needs:<\/p>\n