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The Synaxis (“Gathering”) of the Twelve Apostles <\/h2>\n

Martyr Peter of Sinope; New-martyr Michael the Gardener of Athens<\/h4>\n
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Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The holy God-crowned Emperor Constantine the Great (May 21) built a church in Constantinople in honor of the Twelve Apostles. It was second only to Hagia Sophia among the great churches of Constantinople. Most Emperors and many patriarchs and bishops were buried in the church and their relics were venerated by the faithful for centuries. <\/p>\n

The historian Nicetas Choniates records that the Crusaders plundered the imperial tombs and robbed them of gold and gems. Not even Justinian’s tomb was spared. The tomb of Emperor Heraclius was opened and his golden crown was stolen along with the late Emperor’s hairs still attached on it. Some of these treasures were taken to Venice, where they can still be seen in St Mark’s Basilica. <\/p>\n

When Michael VIII Palaeologus recaptured the city from the Crusaders, he erected a statue of the Archangel Michael at the church to commemorate the event, and himself. In 1461, following the fall of Constantinople to Mehmed, it was taken over by the Ottomans and demolished to make way for the Fatih Mosque, which still occupies the site and houses Mehmed’s tomb.<\/p>\n

How Were the Apostles Martyred?<\/h4>\n

St. Peter was crucified upside down.
\nSt. Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross.
\nSt. James, the son of Zebedee was beheaded.
\nSt. John the Theologian died in a miraculous manner.
\nSt. Philip was crucified.
\nSt. Bartholomew was crucified, scraped and beheaded.
\nSt. Thomas was pierced with five spears.
\nSt. Matthew the Evangelist was burned alive.
\nSt. James, the son of Alphaeus<\/span> was crucified.
\nSt. Thaddeus or Jude, the Brother of James was crucified.
\nSt. Simon the Zealot was crucified.
\nSt. Matthias was stoned and then was beheaded after death.
\nSt. Paul was beheaded.<\/p>\n

Read more on the Mystagogy website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Bishop Nicholas Attending Sts. Peter and Paul Feast Day Liturgy on Friday, June 28, 2019<\/h2>\n
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Sts. Peter and Paul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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As is our custom, we get together with St. Paul Orthodox Church to celebrate our Feast Day of Sts. Peter and Paul. This year St. Peter’s will host.<\/p>\n

Bishop Nicholas will be attending this important day. I encourage everyone to make every effort to attend. It is important to welcome our Bishop, our Brothers and Sisters in Christ from St. Paul’s, to honor the Great Apostles Peter and Paul, and most important to worship Christ in the Divine Liturgy. When we worship, we invite God to enter our lives.<\/p>\n

Orthros begins at 6:00pm and Divine Liturgy at 7:00pm. The minimum preparation should be a light lunch and no food following until after the Divine Liturgy.<\/p>\n

Refreshments will be served following the Liturgy. <\/p>\n

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Liturgies for St. John of San Francisco (Maximovitch), and St. Paisios of Athos<\/h2>\n

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On Tuesday, July 2 at 9:30am we will celebrate the Liturgy commemorating St. John of San Francisco (Maximovitch)<\/strong>. Why? Because St. John has quietly worked miracles for some of the families in our parish. God is glorified through His Saints.<\/p>\n

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On Friday, July 12 at 9:30am we will celebrate the Liturgy commemorating St. Paisios of Athos<\/strong>. Why? Because St. Paisios has also worked miracles for some of the families in our parish. God is glorified through His Saints.<\/p>\n

Please note these are morning Liturgies starting at 9:30am.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pledge Report – June 2019<\/h2>\n

\"Pledge<\/p>\n

In order to meet our operating Budget goal for 2019 we need to take in $16,777.00 each month.<\/p>\n

We are $4,400.00 short of our goal for May.<\/p>\n

Please pledge in order to meet our goal. Pledge forms are available on the table in the narthex.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Icons Available in the Social Hall<\/h2>\n

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St. Peter’s has a large selection of Icons available for sale and donation. They come in various sizes — mini, small, medium and large. <\/p>\n

The Icons are generously donated by Theo Palis and therefore all proceeds go directly to St. Peter’s.<\/p>\n

If there is a specific icon you are looking for and we don’t have it, Theo might be able to make it for you.<\/p>\n

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Bible Studies<\/h2>\n
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Bible Studies have been cancelled for the summer. We will resume in September.<\/p>\n

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Calendar At A Glance<\/h2>\n

JUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n