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This saint lived in the fifth century. Out of remorse for the adultery that she committed with another man, she fled from her husband's house, renamed herself Theodore, clothed herself as a man, and pretending to be a eunuch, entered a monastery of men. Her identity as a woman was discovered only after her death.
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.
8:30AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Greek Festival
6:00PM Great Vespers for The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
9:00AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
5:00PM Bible Study
9:00AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy St. Euphemia the Great Martyr
6:00PM Greek School begins
9:00AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy for Sophia and Her Three Daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love (CXL)
5:00PM Great Vespers CXL
8:30AM Orthros/Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Parish Ministries Agiasmos
Parish Council: George Lountos (President), Elizabeth A. Kostas-Polston (Vice President), Denise Beauclair (Treasurer), Gregory Nerantzis (Secretary), Eleni Trivizas, Kiriaki Kontos, Paul West, Georgette Calomeris.
Greek School: Dr. George Lountos (Principal). Email: gtlountos@gmail.com or cell: 404-375-3180.
HOPE & JOY Ministry: Mrs. Jennifer Ferentinos. Email: jaf7275@gmail.com
GOYA: Mrs. Christina Summers. Email: mrs.summers@aol.com
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 Sophia Glezos Voit, email: sgvoit@comcast.net.
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: This ministry coordinates Sunday Coffee Hour hosts. Please contact the Church Office if you're interested in leading this ministry or 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.
Greek Folk Dance Ministry: Open to all ages and levels of experience. Contact Georgette Calomeris if interested in participating. email: georgette@calomeris.com
Today we will chant a 4-yer memorial for Theodora Carras. May her memory be eternal.
Today, as a Church and a nation, we remember those who tragically lost their life during the September 11, 2001 attacks, as well as their family and friends that mourn their loss. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to comfort and strengthen their families. May their memory be eternal.
Instead of coffee hour after Divine Liturgy, join us at the Greek Festival!
Please consider sponsoring coffee hour in memory of a loved one or when celebrating an occasion. Coffee hour hosts are needed throughout the summer months. Click here to sign up.
Upcoming Sponsors
Sept. 18th Trivizas Family
Sept. 25th Sponsor needed
Oct. 2nd Sponsor needed
Bible Study begins on Wednesday, September 21st @ 5pm via zoom. We'll be studying the Book of Acts. Click here to sign up.
Greek Folk Dance: If you are interested in participating, please contact Georgette Calomeris at georgette@calomeris.com or Nick Caviris.
The Agiasmos (Blessing of the Waters) Service for all of Sts. Peter & Paul Youth Ministries will be held Sunday, Sept. 18th, following the Divine Liturgy.
Parish Picnic (Click here to sign up). The picnic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24th, from 12 pm to 3 pm at Utica Park, shelter #2. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Please bring something to share. Sign-up is requested in order to gauge interest and prepare accordingly.
Greek School: Classes begin on Friday 9/16. Please contact the church office for further details.
Church School: classes begin on Sunday 9/18 after the Agiasmos. Please contact the church office for further details.
Intro to Orthodoxy 101 Join us for a one-day seminar on Saturday, October 15th from 1pm-5pm and learn more about the Orthodox faith. Perfect for those seeking the faith or a refresher for those already baptized into the faith. Fill out this form if you're interested in participating. Click here
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Greek Gyros and Festival
Festival Bake sale
Picnic
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