{"id":7934,"date":"2019-10-01T05:55:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T09:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=7934"},"modified":"2019-10-01T05:55:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T09:55:37","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-october-1-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-october-1-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter October 1, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
\nThe Third Sunday of Luke <\/h2>\n

Thomas the Apostle Called “The Twin”<\/h2>\n

Innocent, Apostle to the Americas; Venerable Kendeas of Cyprus; Venerable-martyr Makarios of St. Anne Skete on Athos<\/h4>\n
\"The
The Apostle Thomas “The Twin”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Apostle Thomas, for the most part, lives in the background of the four Gospels. St. John tells us in his Gospel that Thomas was also called “Didymus,” or “the Twin,” but we really do not know anything about the origin of this nickname. Perhaps he had a twin brother or sister? The name “Thomas” seems to be derived from a Hebrew word which means “twin,” so perhaps “Didymus” was simply his name translated into Greek. <\/p>\n

We know him colloquially as “Doubting Thomas,” which is true up to a point, but still a rather unfortunate way to remember him! St. Thomas did at first doubt the Lord’s resurrection, but only because he was not with the other disciples when the Lord first paid them a visit. When he met the Risen Lord, he believed!<\/p>\n

Three times in St. John’s Gospel St. Thomas rises to the forefront, and we can learn a great deal about him and about our own faith from these instances.<\/p>\n

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Read the entire essay about St. Thomas on the Antiochian Orthodox Christian<\/a> website.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Community Luncheon on Thursday, October 03, 2019 at 12:00pm<\/h4>\n

\"Community<\/p>\n

Our next Community Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 3.<\/p>\n

Menu<\/strong>
\nBaked Lamb Shanks
\nMashed Potatoes
\nGreen Beans
\nGreek Salad with Feta and Kalamata Olives
\nDessert – Baklava<\/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

Please: Don’t sign up if you cannot attend. The food is prepared for the numbers who sign up.<\/em><\/p>\n

Donations are accepted. Proceeds benefit the building fund.<\/p>\n

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: St. Peter’s Potluck Featuring John Panagiotou on Saturday, October 26 at 6:00pm<\/h2>\n

\"Plan<\/p>\n

St. Peter’s is growing and that means more planning, more organization, and more work — but it’s the kind of work that is blessed by God because we are building to help ourselves and the people that God will bring to us.<\/p>\n

We see that happening already, but it will grow. It’s our mission, but this mission is given to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

Potluck season is here too so we are combing two events into one. We will enjoy the food and fellowship we all love as well as a featured speaker. The first speaker will be John Panagiotou who will tell us how supporting St. Peter’s really works.<\/p>\n

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Fr. Hans Out of Town October 14-19, 2019<\/h2>\n

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Fr. Hans will be out of town from Sunday evening October 14, 2019 until Saturday, October 19, 2019.<\/p>\n

For pastoral emergencies, please call Fr. Paul Girgis from St. Paul’s in Naples at 509-845-4540.<\/p>\n

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Men: Join AMEN<\/h2>\n

\"Antiochian<\/p>\n

AMEN is growing in the Miami Diocese, very fast actually, and there is a lot of good energy behind it. Fr. Hans has been appointed the Spiritual Advisor to the group by Bp. Nicholas. Steve Breitenbach is our local president.<\/p>\n

What will AMEN do? It will bring together the men of the parish for friendship, fellowship, and work.<\/p>\n

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St. Peter’s Men: <\/p>\n