Community
Paraklesis to the Theotokos begins on Friday, Aug 1st, and continues each weekday evening until the Feast of Dormition (except Tues, Aug. 5th which is Vespers for the Transfiguration). If there are people who are in particular need of prayer, Fr. John can offer their names during the service. Please bring a list of names with you (living only) to the service.
St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos: Please join us on Wed, Aug. 13th at 7:00pm. This meeting is for all members. We will be creating our yearly calendar & event planning.
Coffee hour is one of the most important ways we can welcome visitors to our parish, and encourage fellowship between parishioners. If you are able to sponsor a coffee hour, please contact the church office.
A host is needed on these Sundays:
- Aug. 10th
- Aug. 17th
- Aug. 24th
Pastoral Reminders
We will continue to stand during the Consecration of the holy Gifts on Sundays, at the request of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos. This has traditionally been the practice of our Church (kneeling is reserved for Liturgies during the week). Each Sunday is a "little Pascha"— a day of joy for the resurrection which is set apart from the rest of the week. Although we will be standing, we should remain reverent with our heads bowed.
We have received notice about the current uncanonical standing of St. Nina Monastery in Union Bridge, therefore we do not recommend visiting the monastery until the issue is resolved. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. John.
Please note that Holy Communion, Unction, 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. If you cannot make kollyva and are not able to prepare it, a Trisagion service can still be offered for the departed. 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 is our ministry for elementary, middle, and high schoolers. This ministry will resume again in the fall. 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 more information.
Greek Folk Dance is open to all ages and levels of experience. Contact Georgette Calomeris at [email protected].
Orthodoxy 101 serves as a catechism for inquierers and a continued learning opportunity for our parishioners. We will resume meetings again in the fall. Contact Fr. John for more information.
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. Contact Shannon Nerantzis at [email protected].
