Christ is Risen!
Save the Date
- The Ladies Philoptochos will have their general membership meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, beginning at 7pm. Board Elections will also take place at this time.
Community
Coffee hour is a way for us to encourage fellowship and welcome visitors to our parish. If you would like to participate in this ministry by sponsoring a coffee hour, please contact the church office.
Host needed on these Sundays:
Hope/Joy & GOYA meet again on Tuesday, April 29th, at 6 pm.
The Metropolis of NJ Clergy-Laity Conference is coming up on Tuesday, April 29th. All Philoptochos Chapter members are invited and encouraged to attend, especially if you’re considering a role on our Chapter Board. Our Philoptochos Chapter Board elections are coming up on May 3rd. All seats are open, so please consider participating as a Board member to fulfill our mission and lead our chapter forward. Chapter Board of Directors elections held on May 7th.
Festival Prep
Soutzoukakia preparation will begin on Saturday, May 3rd, at 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen.
Pastry packaging/cutting: Help is needed on Tuesday, 4/6, at 5:00 and Wednesday, 4/7, at 11:00 and 5:00. Baked goods donations can be dropped off in the church social hall from May 6 to 8. *Help is also needed @ Pastry Booth during the Festival Thank you! The Pastry Committee
Youth News
Camp Good Shepherd Summer Camp applications are now open! Join other youth from our region for a week filled with faith, fun, and fellowship. See flier for details.
Camp Good Shepherd is also seeking staff to help the week of June 15. Contact Fr. John if you are interested.
Pastoral Reminders
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.
Please blot or remove any lip products before venerating icons and before approaching for Holy Communion to protect our liturgical items.
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 can be offered for our departed loved ones. Please call the church office to schedule. You can also honor the memory of your loved ones by hosting a coffee hour in their memory.
Give to Support our Church
When Jesus fed five thousand people with only five loaves of bread and two fish, He showed us how God’s love can multiply the effects of our generosity.
2025 Stewardship: Our parish ministries depend on your Stewardship Pledge. Frederick and the surrounding areas need to hear the Gospel message and experience God's love! Pick up a 2025 Stewardship Card in the Narthex or 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: To ensure that the church and hall of our beloved parish are open to all parishioners, inquirers, and visitors, Sts. Peter and Paul has approved an Accessibility Project to install a street-level ramp for access to the church and an ADA lift to allow access from the Narthex to the Social Hall. While a generous grant from Leadership 100 is providing funds to assist our parish in this effort, we also need the support and generosity of our Sts. Peter and Paul family to make this vision a reality. Please consider making a gift or a pledge today to help 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. Visit Aero Engergy's website for details: aeroenergy.com
Join a Ministry
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].
Young Adults (ages 18-35) meet once a month on a Saturday after Vespers for potluck, fellowship, and discussion. Contact Fr. John for info.
Greek Folk Dance is open to all ages and levels of experience. Contact Georgette Calomeris at [email protected] for more information.
Orthodoxy 101 meets virtually every other Thurs evening to discuss 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.