{"id":7522,"date":"2019-02-26T05:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=7522"},"modified":"2019-02-26T05:00:57","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T10:00:57","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-february-26-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-february-26-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter February 26, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunday of the Last Judgment
\nSunday of Meat Fare<\/h2>\n

Martyrs Eutropios, Kleonikos, and Basilikos of Amasea; Hieromartyr Theodoretos of Antioch<\/h4>\n
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The Last Judgment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The parable of the Last Judgment is about Christian love. Not all of us are called to work for “humanity,” yet each one of us has received the gift and the grace of Christ’s love.<\/p>\n

We know that all persons ultimately need this personal love—the recognition in them of their unique soul in which the beauty of the whole creation is reflected in a unique way.<\/p>\n

We also know that people are in prison and are sick and thirsty and hungry because that personal love has been denied them.<\/p>\n

And, finally, we know that however narrow and limited the framework of our personal existence, each one of us has been made responsible for a tiny part of the Kingdom of God, made responsible by that very gift of Christ’s love. Thus, on whether or not we have accepted this responsibility, on whether we have loved or refused to love, shall we be judged.<\/p>\n

Read more on the Greek Orthodox<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

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St. Peter’s Community Luncheon on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 12:00pm<\/h2>\n

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Menu<\/strong>
\nHomemade Pastichio
\nGreek Salad with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives
\nBread, Dessert, Beverage<\/p>\n

You are invited to join your St. Peter’s friends for lunch and fellowship at 12 noon on Thursday, March 7, 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

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

The cost is $5 per person. After food expenses all donations benefit the St. Peter building fund.<\/p>\n

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St. Peter Second Annual Bake Sale<\/h2>\n

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Order your treats for Pascha by March 24 and have them delivered on Sunday, April 7 or April 17.<\/p>\n

Items include: Spanikopita (Spinach Pie), Tiropita (Cheese Pie), Baklava, and Koulourakia (Cookies). <\/p>\n

Order forms, pick up instructions, and more are available at Church and also on the St. Peter website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please note:<\/strong> All orders must be in by March 24, 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lent and Holy Week Schedule Posted<\/h2>\n

Click the image to view and print. Copies will also be available at Church.<\/p>\n

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Lenten Supper Schedule<\/h2>\n

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Following the Presanctified Liturgies on Wednesday evenings during Great Lent, we share in a Lenten supper. During the supper a short program will be held. This year’s theme is “Orthodox Saints” and it is being organized by Nancy Forderhase.<\/p>\n