{"id":8122,"date":"2020-01-07T05:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2020-01-07T05:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T10:00:06","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-january-7-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-january-7-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter January 7, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sunday after Theophany of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ<\/h2>\n

Martyr Tatiana of Rome and those with her; Martyr Peter Absalom of Palestine; Virgin-Martyr Euthasia; Martyr Mertios of Mauretania<\/h4>\n

Tue Jan 7<\/strong> — Synaxis of St. John the Baptist Divine Liturgy 9:30am<\/h2>\n
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St. John the Forerunner (Baptist)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the Orthodox Church it is customary, on the day following the Great Feasts of the Lord and the Mother of God, to remember those saints who participated directly in the sacred event. So, on the day following the Theophany of the Lord, the Church honors the one who participated directly in the Baptism of Christ, placing his own hand upon the head of the Savior.<\/p>\n

Saint John, the Holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, whom the Lord called the greatest of the prophets, concludes the history of the Old Testament and opens the era of the New Testament. The holy Prophet John bore witness to the Only-Begotten Son of God, incarnate in the flesh. Saint John was accounted worthy to baptize Him in the waters of the Jordan, and he was a witness of the Theophany of the Most Holy Trinity on the day of the Savior’s Baptism.<\/p>\n

The holy Prophet John was related to the Lord on His mother’s side, the son of the Priest Zachariah and Righteous Elizabeth. The holy Forerunner, John, was born six months before Christ. The Archangel Gabriel announced his birth in the Temple at Jerusalem, revealing to Zachariah that a son was to be born to him.<\/p>\n

Read the entire article on the Orthodox Church in America<\/a> website.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cutting of the Vassilopita on Sunday, January 12, 2016<\/h2>\n
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We will cut the Vassilopita (St. Basil’s bread) on Sunday January 12 following the Divine Liturgy.<\/p>\n

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It Is Time For House Blessings!<\/h2>\n

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To sign up for house blessings please text Fr. Hans at 239-248-4775 with some available dates and times that work, or send an email to info@stpeterorthodoxchurch.com<\/a>, or sign up in the Social Hall. Fr. Hans will call you to set up the appointment.<\/p>\n

If you call there is a good chance I cannot pick up, and if I am in the car I cannot write down the information anyway. That’s why texting is preferred.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mark You Calendar! Valentine’s Day Party on February 15, 2020<\/h2>\n

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“Love Around the World: A Valentine’s Dinner Celebration” is the theme for this years gathering and it fits well the the multi-country character of St. Peter’s.<\/p>\n

The date is April 15 and the time will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n

Reservations will be required since the food will be prepared beforehand. Please sign up starting this Sunday or notify Tina Kuchera, the chairwoman for the dinner at 239-980-1520.<\/p>\n

Mark you calendar! More information to come!<\/p>\n

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Do You Want To Learn Greek?<\/h2>\n

One of our parishioners is a Greek teacher at Athenian Academy and would teach a class at St. Peter’s if enough people are interested. Please click the image below and fill out the form (new window will open).<\/p>\n

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Our Stewardship to St. Peter’s<\/h2>\n
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The letter for Stewardship Support of St. Peter’s in 2020 has been sent.<\/p>\n

We are responsible to increase what God has given us. In the Parable of the Talents, the master gave his servants talents that they are expected to nurture and grow. This is a responsibility we cannot avoid.<\/p>\n

The Church is both a place where the increase begins on the inside of us, and to which we much give some our increase. This too is a responsibility we must take on.<\/p>\n

A contribution form will be included in the letter you receive. Our goal this year is $217,000.<\/p>\n

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Diocese of Miami Winter Retreat<\/h2>\n

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A Short Conversation with Bp. Nicholas<\/h4>\n
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Bible Studies<\/h2>\n

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Please note:<\/strong> Bible Studies have been postponed until January, 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Community Bible Study is for the entire community.<\/p>\n

The Men’s and Women’s Bible Study are separate studies but held concurrently.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Liturgies<\/h2>\n

Synaxis of St. John the Baptist on Wednesday, January 7, 2020 at 9:30am<\/h4>\n

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St. Anthony the Great on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 9:30am<\/h4>\n

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The Three Hierarchs on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 9:30am<\/h4>\n

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Pledge & Income Report – November 2019<\/h2>\n

In November we took in $17,225 in total donations. Our monthly goal is $16,777.00 leaving us $448 above our monthly expenses for the month.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your generosity.<\/p>\n

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Calendar At A Glance<\/h2>\n

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