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General Information
- Phone:
- (301) 663-0663
- Fax:
- (301) 663-6855
- Email:
- secretary@stspeterpaul.net
- Street Address:
- 920 West 7th Street
- Frederick, MD 21701
Contact Information
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2020-10-11
- Publish Date:
- 2020-09-27
- Publish Date:
- 2020-09-20
- Publish Date:
- 2020-09-13
- Publish Date:
- 2020-09-06
- Publish Date:
- 2020-08-30
Welcome
We welcome you to Sts. Peter & Paul! It's been a trying and difficult few months, but we're able to once again gather in love as Christ's Body. Many changes have been implemented in order to comply with the State of Maryland, local authorities, and the Metropolis of NJ Three Phase Reopening Plan. Please take the time review these changes by visiting our website for more details.
Coffee Hour has been suspended until further notice, so please exit the Church after receiving antidoron.
I pray that you continue to remain safe and in good health. God Bless!
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1
Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.
2nd Sunday of Luke
Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18, 7:1
Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω· καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε· κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.
Gospel Reading
2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36
The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."
2nd Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 6:31-36
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως. καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσι. καὶ ἐὰν ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσι. καὶ ἐὰν δανείζητε παρ᾿ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ἀπολαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανείζουσιν ἵνα ἀπολάβωσι τὰ ἴσα. πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες, καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε οὖν οἰκτίρμονες, καθὼς καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστί.
Parish Calendar
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Parish Liturgical Services & Activities
October 4 to October 18, 2020
Sunday, October 48:30AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, October 69:00AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
Wednesday, October 77:15PM St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos General Meeting (Zoom)
Thursday, October 85:00PM Bible Study (zoom meeting)
7:00PM Parish Council Meeting (Rescheduled)
Saturday, October 103:00PM Church School
4:00PM Hope/Joy (Virtual class)
5:00PM Great Vespers
Sunday, October 118:30AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Monday, October 12Columbus Day office closed
Thursday, October 155:00PM Bible Study (zoom meeting)
7:00PM Parish Council Meeting
Saturday, October 173:00PM Church School
5:00PM Great Vespers
Sunday, October 188:30AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy
3:00PM NJ Clergy Laity (cancelled)
Parish Ministries
Parish Council: George Lountos (President), Chrisoula Evans (Vice President), Bruce Flanders (Treasurer), Denise Beauclair (Secretary), Sue Manos, Elizabeth A. Kostas-Polston.
Greek School: Dr. George Lountos (Principal). Email: gtlountos@gmail.com or cell: 404-375-3180.
HOPE & JOY Ministry: Mrs. Christina Summers (Coordinator). Email: Mrs.Summers@aol.com
GOYA: Call the Church office for details.
Religious Education: Mrs. Despina Horst (Interim Principal). Email: horst7213@aol.com. Lessons begin after Holy Communion. We encourage our youth to participate in Sunday School, to learn and live the life of our Holy Orthodox Faith.
Kali Parea: This ministry is for adults 50 years and older. Come and join us! Contact Mrs. Bess Koutras, email: kikikoutras@yahoo.com or cell: 240-409-1431.
St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos: – Mrs. Maria Moungelis Bedard, President. All in the Parish are encouraged to be members of the Philoptochos Society. Contact Maria if interested in joining. Email ladies@sainteugeniaphiloptochos.net
Fellowship Ministry: Ms. Sue Manos coordinates Sunday Coffee Hour hosts. Please contact the Church Office if you're interested in hosting a Coffee Hour.
The Three Hierarchs Book Club: The book club meets in the fall and in the spring to discuss the book of the season. Please contact Fr. George if you're interested in joining. frgeorgemastakas@gmail.com
Hospital Ministry: Should you or a loved one need hospital or long term care, Fr. George would like to visit. Please be advised that Frederick Memorial Hospital (and most facilities) will not automatically notify Fr. George upon admission, but only when requested by the patient or caregiver.
Three Hierarchs Bookstore: Eleni Trivizas, Manager. The bookstore is located in the Social Hall and offers books, icons, censers, votives, and other spiritually edifying material. Anyone interested in volunteering to staff the bookstore on Sundays should reach out to Eleni or the Church office.
Announcements
Reminder: Please remember to wear a MASK upon entering the Church. Wearing a mask is not only for your protection, but more importantly for the protection of others around you. Please do not place ushers in an uncomfortable position to address this issue at Church.
As part of the Phase 1 Reopening Plan, Parishioners MUST reserve a seat for Sunday Services by NOON FRIDAY (You Do Not need to reserve a seat for weekday/Saturday services), but you will need to register at the entrance of the Church before entering. A limited amount of seats are reserved for those who do not use a computer. Please call the Church office and reserve a seat (301 663-0663).
CLICK HERE to reserve a seat for Sunday Liturgy.
The Three Hierarchs Book Club is reading "Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica" and will meet on Saturday, November 7th to discuss the book. Buy the book and join us. Please contact Fr. George if you would like to join the book club.
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Philoptochos collected $1,706 during the September Gyro Days Festival. All proceeds will benefit the Frederick Food Bank.
The Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) provides a three- to five-day supply of food to families and individuals who are facing an economic crisis and cannot afford to buy their groceries. The FCAA Foodbank serves between 600 to 800 households each month ranging from very low-income families who use the foodbank on a regular basis to moderate-income families who are facing a financial crisis and need food assistance. Learn more: https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/462/Food-Bank-Program
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St. Eugenia Ladies Philoptochos: Philoptochos general meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15pm, and are open to all members. Our meetings are held via Zoom until further notice.
All members are welcome and encouraged to:
Participate in our meetings & activities
Help us achieve our goals of philanthropy, fellowship & faith in action
Include us in your daily prayers & share your valuable Input & Ideas
Love, share it!
Offer your time and talents to our important mission
As the threat of COVID-19 continues, the church office is following state guidelines and will be open by appointment only. Please call the church office if you need assistance.
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