{"id":7999,"date":"2019-11-06T17:01:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T22:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=7999"},"modified":"2019-11-06T17:01:35","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T22:01:35","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-november-6-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-november-6-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter November 6, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
\nThe Eighth Sunday of Luke<\/h2>\n

Apostles Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Tertios, Erastos and Quartos of the Seventy;
\nGreat-martyr Orestes of Cappadocia; Venerable Theostiriktos of Symbola;
\nNonnus, bishop of Heliopolis<\/h4>\n
\n\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Tertius of Iconium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Who were the Apostles Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Tertios, Erastos and Quartos of the Seventy?<\/h4>\n

Of these Saints, Olympas and Rodion became disciples of Peter, the chief Apostle, and came to Rome, where they were beheaded by Nero. The others reposed in peace, having become bishops: Sosipater of Iconium, Quartus of Beirut, and Erastus of Paneas, or Paneias (which was also called Caesarea of Philippi); Saint Erastus had been chamberlain of the city of Corinth (Rom.16:23).<\/p>\n

Source: The Orthodox Church in America<\/a> website.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Synaxis of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael Divine Liturgy, Friday, November 8 at 9:30am<\/h2>\n
\n\"Archangels<\/p>\n

Archangel Michael, Gabriel and Raphael<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

All the Angels, according to the Apostle Paul, are ministering spirits, – sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs of salvation – (Heb. 1:14). God set them as overseers of every nation and people, and guides to that which is profitable (Deut. 32:8); and while one Angel is appointed to oversee each nation as a whole, one is also appointed to protect each Christian individually. He commands them to guard them that hope on Him, that nothing should harm them, neither should any evil draw nigh to their dwelling (Ps. 90:10-12). <\/p>\n

In the Heavens they always behold the face of God, sending up to Him the thrice-holy hymn and interceding with Him in our behalf, seeing they rejoice over one sinner that repents (Esaias 6:2-3; Matt. 18:10; Luke 15:7). In a word, they have served God in so many ways for our benefit, that the pages of Holy Scripture are filled with the histories thereof. It is for these reasons that the Orthodox Catholic Church, wisely honoring these divine ministers, our protectors and guardians, celebrates today the present Synaxis that is, our coming together in assembly for their common feast to chant their praises, especially for the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who are mentioned in the Scriptures by name. <\/p>\n

The name Michael means “Who is like God?” and Gabriel means “God is mighty.” The number of Angels is not defined in the divine Scriptures, where Daniel says that thousands of thousands ministered before Him, and ten thousands of ten thousands attended upon Him -(Dan. 7:10). But all of them are divided into nine orders which are called Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.<\/p>\n

Read the entire essay on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese<\/a> website.<\/em><\/p>\n

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St. Nektarios Divine Liturgy, Saturday, November 9 at 9:30am<\/h2>\n
\n\"Archangels<\/p>\n

St. Nektarios<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

St. Nectarios: Living Life as a Christian<\/h4>\n

Christians, have we understood the great responsibility that we have taken on before God through baptism?<\/p>\n

Have we come to know that we must conduct ourselves as children of God, that we must align our will with the will of God, that we must remain free from sin, that we must love God with all our hearts and always patiently await union with Him?<\/p>\n

Have we thought about the fact that our heart should be so filled with love that it should overflow to our neighbor?<\/p>\n

Do we have the feeling that we must become holy and perfect, children of God and heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven?<\/p>\n

We must struggle for this, so that we may not be shown unworthy and rejected. Let none of us lose our boldness, nor neglect our duties, nor be afraid of the difficulties of spiritual struggle.<\/p>\n

For we have God as a helper, who strengthens us in the difficult path of virtue.<\/p>\n

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Community Luncheon on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 12:00pm<\/h2>\n
\n\"Community\n<\/div>\n

Please note the Community Luncheon is held on the second Thursday<\/strong> this month.<\/em><\/p>\n

Our next Community Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 14.<\/p>\n

Menu<\/strong>
\nMousaka
\nVegetable
\nGreek Salad with Feta and Kalamata Olives
\nDessert<\/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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Diocese of Miami Winter Retreat<\/h2>\n
\n\"DOMSE\n<\/div>\n
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Bible Studies<\/h2>\n
\n\"Bible\n<\/div>\n

November<\/strong><\/p>\n