saint peter the apostle
orthodox mission
jupiter, fl
Diocese of the South / Orthodox Church in America
Rev. Philip G. Kontos, Priest
5899 Stonewood Ct.
Jupiter, FL 3345
561-452-4876 (Church)
561-747-5827 (Home)
FrPhilip@StPeterJupiter.org www.StPeterJupiter.org
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12/14/09
Heaven brought the first-fruits of the Gentiles as a gift for Thee;
a star summoned the Wise Men to the babe in the manger.
They were amazed to see neither throne nor scepter, but
only abject poverty.
What is more humble than a cave? What is more lowly than
swaddling clothes?
Yet the riches of Thy Divinity shone through all these.
O Lord, glory to Thee!
--Hypakoe from the Matins of Nativity
In the fullness of time God sent us His Son born in a cave.
We are diligently searching for and have looked seriously at many properties on which to build a Church where this Holy Event may be remembered. In building a temple to the Lord the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated and people will be nourished with Christ’s Holy Life. This will be a place where people may find Christ in His fullness. Finances have been the main issue in preventing us from moving forward.
At this Holy Season your gift will help to make purchase of land possible; or if you prefer your gift may be for our general operating fund.
During this Blessed time please remember to add your treasures with those of the Magi to the Christ Child.
If you are not a resident of the area and find yourself in Florida this January, please accept our heartfelt invitation to our 5th year anniversary Vespers and dinner on January 17th at 5pm.
Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace, good will toward men!
With Love in Christ,
Fr. Philip Kontos, Priest
St. Peter the Apostle Orthodox Mission
Orthodoxy in America
