Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-12-01
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Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (301) 663-0663
  • Fax:
  • (301) 663-6855
  • Street Address:

  • 920 West 7th Street

  • Frederick, MD 21701


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Welcome

Welcome to Sts. Peter & Paul! It's a blessing to have you join us in prayer. If you would like to follow along with today's services, please scan the QR code, select today's date, and the service in progress ("Matins" or "Divine Liturgy").

Please join us for coffee hour after Divine Liturgy, located in our social hall on the lower level.

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Today

Parish Council Elections will be held after Divine Liturgy in the Dr. Peter Tsaknis Social Hall. All members in good standing are invited to vote.

Coffee hour will be sponsored by the Parish Council.

 

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Saints and Feasts

December 01

Nahum the Prophet

The Holy Prophet Nahum, whose name means “God consoles,” was from the village of Elkosh (Galilee). He lived during the 7th cent. B.C. The Prophet Nahum prophesies the ruin of the Assyrian city of Nineveh because of its iniquity, the destruction of the Israelite kingdom, and the blasphemy of King Sennacherib against God. The Assyrian king Ashurbanipal died in 632 B.C., and over the next two decades, his empire began to crumble. Nineveh fell in 612 B.C.

Details of the prophet’s life are unknown. The Prophet Nahum died at the age of 45, and was buried in his native region. He is the seventh of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

 


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Mode

When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You.
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for the Church in the 4th Mode

As the first in rank of the Apostles and teachers of the world, intercede with the Master of all that He grant peace unto all the world and great mercy unto our souls.

Οι τών Αποστόλων πρωτόθρονοι, καί τής Οικουμένης διδάσκαλοι, τώ Δεσπότη τών όλων πρεσβεύσατε, ειρήνην τή οικουμένη δωρήσασθαι, καί ταίς ψυχαίς ημών τό μέγα έλεος.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 3rd Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν Προαιώνιον Λόγον, ἐν Σπηλαίῳ ἔρχεται, ἀποτεκεῖν ἀπορρήτως. Χόρευε ἡ οἰκουμένη ἀκουτισθεῖσα, δόξασον μετὰ Ἀγγέλων καὶ τῶν Ποιμένων, βουληθέντα ἐποφθῆναι, παιδίον νέον, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων Θεόν.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

23rd Sunday after Pentecost
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 2:4-10

Ἀδελφοί, ὁ θεός, πλούσιος ὢν ἐν ἐλέει, διὰ τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ ἣν ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς, καὶ ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν συνεζωοποίησεν τῷ Χριστῷ - χάριτί ἐστε σεσωσμένοι - καὶ συνήγειρεν, καὶ συνεκάθισεν ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· ἵνα ἐνδείξηται ἐν τοῖς αἰῶσιν τοῖς ἐπερχομένοις τὸν ὑπερβάλλοντα πλοῦτον τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν· θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον· οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων, ἵνα μή τις καυχήσηται. Αὐτοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν ποίημα, κτισθέντες ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ἐπὶ ἔργοις ἀγαθοῖς, οἷς προητοίμασεν ὁ θεός, ἵνα ἐν αὐτοῖς περιπατήσωμεν.


Gospel Reading

14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

14th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:35-43

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ᾿Εγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν αὐτὸν εἰς ῾Ιεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν προσαιτῶν· ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι ᾿Ιησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται. καὶ ἐβόησε λέγων· ᾿Ιησοῦ υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με· καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα σιωπήσῃ· αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν· υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με. σταθεὶς δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν λέγων· τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω. καὶ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἀνάβλεψον· ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε. καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψε, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν Θεόν· καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ Θεῷ.


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Announcements

Upcoming Events

The Philoptochos sponsored pajama drive for COIPP (Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership) ends today. A collection box will be in the Narthex. Personal checks can also be made payable to "Ladies Philoptochos," memo: Pajama Drive.

GOYA & HOPE/JOY will be singing Christmas Carols for residents of Somerford House next Saturday, Dec. 7th., sharing the message of Christ's birth.

Philoptochos Dinner Meeting is after Vespers on Dec. 7th, to decorate the church for Christmas, sing carols, and enjoy a potluck dinner. Please RSVP to [email protected], and bring a fast-friendly side dish to share!

Join us for a Christmas Pageant performed by our Sunday School children in the social hall after Divine Liturgy on Sun, Dec 15th.

The Stewardship Luncheon will also take place Dec 15th in the fellowship hall after Liturgy, following the Pageant. Parish Council hosts this complimentary meal, and all are welcome to attend. 2025 Stewardship cards are now available in the Narthex.

Join us for a Church Cleaning on Sat, Dec. 21st at 11am to prepare for Christmas. Please come help beautify our worship space for this major feast day of our Church!

Reminders

Please consider sponsoring a coffee hour in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. Please contact the Office to host.

Upcoming Hosts:

  • Dec. 8 - In loving memory of Robert Horst
  • Dec. 15 - Parish Council for Stewardship Sunday
  • Dec. 22 - St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptocos 

Please note that Holy Communion and other sacraments are reserved for baptized/chrismated Orthodox Christians in good-standing. Please contact Fr. John if you have any questions.

In order to protect our icons and liturgical items, please blot or remove any lip products before venerating icons and before approaching for Holy Communion.

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.

Memorial Services are offered on behalf of our departed loved ones. They may be held on the 3rd, 9th, and 40th day, on the completion of a year from the day of death, and annually after that. If you would like to offer a memorial service for a departed loved one, please call the Church office. You can also honor the memory of your loved one(s) by hosting a coffee hour in their memory.

Email Scam:  Please be aware that there's currently a scam involving an email message asking to provide funds for Fr. John. These emails are not sent from Fr. John's email address but look very similar; this has been reported to authorities.
Please be advised that Fr. John will never personally contact you via text or email to request a monetary contribution.

Ongoing Ministries

Hope/Joy & GOYA meet the last Tuesday of each month for worship, food, and fellowship, leading to deeper spiritual friendships with one another and with Jesus Christ. Open to all children in grades elementary thru high school. Contact Christina Summers at [email protected].

Greek Folk Dance Group is open to all ages and levels of experience. Please contact Georgette Calomeris at [email protected] for more information or to register.

Orthodoxy 101 meets every other Thurs evening virtually for discussion on the Divine Liturgy and how it relates to our Faith. Contact Fr. John for info.

St. Eugenia Philoptochos ministers to the poor and needy in our community. To become a steward, complete the form which is located on the Philoptochos table. If you have any questions, contact Georgette Calomeris at [email protected] or 301-471-7303.

St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos greatly appreciates all who baked and packaged for the Gyro Days Pastry Fundraiser.

Ways to Give

2024 Stewardship: We depend on your Stewardship Pledge to support our many ministries and to preach the Gospel message to Frederick and the surrounding areas. For more information on what stewardship is and how you can support our church, visit our website, www.stspeterpaul.net, and click GIVE. Stewardship Cards are also available in the Narthex. Thank you for your generous support!

Accessibility Project: If you've already made a stewardship pledge and are looking for additional ways to give, please consider donating to our accessibility project, which will provide a street-level ramp for access to the church and an ADA lift for access to the Narthex and Social Hall. Help us make Orthodoxy accessible to all! Donate
 
Altar Keepers: Donations received are used to help us with the purchase of liturgical items. Please donate through our parish App, our website, or by check.
 
Aero Energy House of Worship Program: If you are an Aero Energy customer, you can have a percentage of your bill donated to our church, without costing you anything extra. Click here for details.
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Ministry Contacts

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]

HOPE & JOY Ministry: Brandi Lahanas - [email protected]

GOYA: Christina Summers - [email protected]

Sunday School: Christina Summers - [email protected]

Orthodoxy 101: Fr. John - [email protected]

Kali Parea: Contact the church office for information

St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos: Georgette Calomeris (President) - [email protected]

Hospitality Ministry: Tyler Shuck (coordinator). Contact the church office if you're interested in hosting a Coffee Hour.

Bookstore: Fr. John - [email protected]

Greek Folk Dance Ministry: Georgette Calomeris - [email protected]

Byzantine Choir: Contact the church office for information

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Parish Calendar

  • Next Week

    December 1 to December 8, 2024

    Sunday, December 1

    Pajama Drive for Children of Incarcerated Parents (COIPP) ends

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Greek Folk Dance Ministry

    12:00PM Parish Council Elections

    Monday, December 2

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy for St. Porphyrios

    Tuesday, December 3

    7:00PM Orthodoxy 101

    Wednesday, December 4

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy for St. Barbara

    Thursday, December 5

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy for St. Savvas

    7:00PM Vespers (at St. Nicholas in Baltimore, MD)

    Friday, December 6

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy for St. Nicholas

    Saturday, December 7

    9:00AM GOYA & Hope/Joy Caroling

    5:00PM Vespers

    6:00PM Philoptochos Christmas Decorating & Pot Luck Dinner Meeting

    Sunday, December 8

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Greek Folk Dance Ministry

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