{"id":8205,"date":"2020-02-18T05:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/?p=8205"},"modified":"2020-02-18T05:00:31","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T10:00:31","slug":"st-peter-newsletter-february-18-2020-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterorthodoxchurch.com\/st-peter-newsletter-february-18-2020-2\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Peter Newsletter February 18, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Last Judgment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n In case of pastoral emergency, please contact Fr. Paul Girgis at 509-845-4540.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Community Luncheons are starting up! Barbara and Kosta Dionysopoulos are hosting the next Community Luncheon on Thursday, March 12 starting at noon. Appropriate lenten fare will be served. <\/p>\n Our seniors in particular love these gathers. Please let Barbara D. know if you can attend.<\/p>\n St. Peter Orthodox Church Greek School with Eleni Stamelou.<\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE: Children’s Beginner Greek now starts at 5:30pm.<\/em><\/p>\n Thank you to Tina Kucera, Chairwoman of the the St. Peter Valentine Day Party along with her crew for their work organizing and executing the Valentine’s Day “Love Around the World” event on February 15, 2002.<\/p>\n Bp. Nicholas will be making an Archpastoral visit to St. Peter’s on Sunday, February 23 at 5:00pm.<\/p>\n We will begin the evening with Vespers and then have a light supper in the Social Hall where he will greet us and give us his encouragement. Bp. Nicholas is a hands-on bishop, caring of his priests and parishes and this is a good opportunity to get to know him better, and let him get to know us.<\/p>\n We need to make a good showing when he visits. Please come for Vespers that evening, even if you came to Liturgy that morning. The Church needs good bishops to flourish and Bp. Nicholas is a good bishop.<\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE<\/em><\/p>\n Click image to see full schedule<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Women of St. Peter hosts the annual Lenten Retreat at St. Peter’s on Saturday, March 7. Fr. Alexis Kouri of St. Philip’s Orthodox Church in Davie, Florida, is the guest speaker.<\/p>\n If you can help with the event, please contact Mary Copeland or Nancy Forderhase to volunteer.<\/p>\n Please plan to attend this one day retreat. We want to support this effort with a strong showing from the Women of St. Peter’s. A $10 contributionwill pay for the food expenses.<\/p>\n Please sign up on Sundays or RSVP to Mary Copeland at 239-298-1730 or Nancy Forderhase at 859-749-9509.<\/em><\/p>\n Click to view the letter<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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 Giving in January was $26,846.00. Our monthly goal to make our 2020 budget is $18,167.00. This leaves a surplus of $8,679.00. While this is good, we have to remember that we always have a good January because some people fulfill their yearly stewardship early.<\/p>\n We have received $140,000.00 in pledges towards our budget goal of $217,000. It’s not too late to sign a pledge card. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex or on St. Peter’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thank you to all of you who support Saint Peter’s.<\/p>\n February<\/strong><\/p>\n March<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note the extra remaining liturgies scheduled for January\/February:<\/strong><\/p>\n March Lent Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\nFr. Hans Out of Town Wednesday through Friday, February 19-21, 2020<\/h2>\n
Mark Your Calendar: Lenten Community Luncheon March 12 at Noon<\/h2>\n
Greek School Schedule<\/h2>\n
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Thank you to Tina Kucera and Crew for the Successful Valentine’s Day Party<\/h2>\n
Bp. Nicholas Visiting St. Peter’s on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 5:00pm<\/h2>\n
Women of St. Peter’s: Women’s Retreat On Saturday, March 14, 2020<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/a><\/p>\nUpcoming Liturgies<\/h2>\n
Saturday of the Souls on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 9:30am<\/h4>\n
Saturday of the Souls on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 9:30am<\/h4>\n
Pledge & Income Report – January 2020<\/h2>\n
Calendar At A Glance<\/h2>\n
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