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Please join us for coffee hour after Divine Liturgy, located in our social hall on the lower level.
According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Sunday before Holy Cross
Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18
Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.
Join us for Coffee Hour in the social hall after Liturgy in honor of Ministries Sunday. Representatives from our various parish ministries will be available to sign you up and answer questions about their respective ministries.
Reminders
Please consider sponsoring a coffee hour in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. Click here to sign up.
Upcoming Hosts:
Sunday School classes begin next Sun, Sept 15. Come visit our booth during Ministries Sunday for more information!
Greek Folk Dance Group: Open to all ages and levels of experience. The first practice will be next Sun, Sept 15. Please contact Georgette Calomeris at [email protected] for more information or to register.
Greek School classes for the 2024-25 school year begin this Wed, Sept 11, at 7pm (adult class) and this Fri, Sept 13, at 6pm (youth class). Please see the Greek School booth during Ministries Sunday for class details and to register.
Fr. George Alexson will be available to hear Confessions on Sat, Sept 28 here at Sts. Peter and Paul. Signup: https://calendar.app.google/hQg8mF3sD6G2w7aJ7
2024 Stewardship: Our parish depends on your Stewardship Pledge to support our many ministries. 2024 Stewardship Cards are available in the Narthex. You can also go to our website, www.stspeterpaul.net, and click GIVE. Thank you for your generous support!
Altar Keepers: If you've already made a stewardship pledge and are looking for additional ways to give, please consider donating to our Altar Keeper fund, which helps us with liturgical items. Click here.
Parish Council: George Lountos (President), Elizabeth A. Kostas-Polston (Vice President), Bruce Flanders (Treasurer), Christos Cambetes (Secretary), Dimitri Rotov, Gregory Nerantzis, Nicholas Carras, Thomas Tsianakas.
Greek School: Dr. George Lountos (Principal) - [email protected] or (404) 375-3180
HOPE & JOY Ministry: Brandi Lahanas - [email protected]
GOYA: Christina Summers - [email protected]
Sunday School: Christina Summers - [email protected]
Orthodoxy 101: Details will be sent out soon about the day and time. Contact Fr. John for more info.
Kali Parea: A ministry for adults 50 years and older. Contact the church office for more info.
St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos: Georgette Calomeris (President) - [email protected]. All in the parish are encouraged to be members of the Philoptochos Society! Contact Georgette for more info.
Hospitality Ministry: Tyler Shuck (coordinator). We focus on welcoming visitors and coordinating fellowship activities after Sunday Liturgy to provide a warm and welcoming environment for both parishioners and visitors alike. Please contact the church office if you're interested in hosting a Coffee Hour.
Visitations: If you or a loved one need hospital or long-term care, please call the church office to schedule a visit from Fr. John. Frederick Memorial Hospital (and most facilities) will not automatically notify the church upon admission, but only when requested by the patient or caregiver.
Bookstore: Located in the Social Hall. We offer books, icons, censers, votives, and other items for prayer and spiritual growth. Interested in volunteering to staff the bookstore? Reach out to Fr. John or the church office.
Greek Folk Dance Ministry: Open to all ages and levels of experience. Contact Georgette Calomeris - [email protected]
Byzantine Choir: Traditional Byzantine chant that highlights the beauty of our liturgical hymns. Please contact the church office if you are interested in participating.
Fall Gyro Days
8:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Ministry Sunday
7:00PM Parish Council Meeting
6:00PM Greek School Begins
6:00PM Vespers for the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy for the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
5:00PM Vespers
Sunday School Begins
8:30AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Greek Folk Dance Ministry
Greek Folk Dance