St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: October 5, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th century

Vespers
Saturday: 6:00 p.m.

Matins
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Weekdays: as scheduled and for Feast Days: 6:30 p.m.

Parish Information
St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church
202 North Walnut Street
Webster, TX 77598

Phone: (281) 554-7223
Fax: None
Website: www.stjohnclearlake.org
Email: stjohnclearlake@comcast.net

Assistant: Fr. Florin Craioveanu
Email: frflorin@gmail.com

 
Coffee Hour
This weeks coffee hour is sponsored by our GOYA. Thank you! Please sign up for the coffee hour. Sign up sheet is located in the Parish Home.

Calling all Ladies at St. John The Theologian
Please contact Heleni Gazaw for bake sale schedules for next week and the week ends. We have the majority of the supplies to begin preparations for the upcoming bake sale in December. Now we need all hands on deck. Heleni can be reached at 281-482-0477, if not available please leave a message and she will ...Read Full Text >

GOYA News
GOYA will be hosting a luncheon on Sunday October 12th. Please come and support! Also, we will have a date for our next babysitting night soon, so keep your eyes open!


Stewardship Reminder
What a wonderful increase in stewards we had in 2008 and we`re looking for a larger increase in 2009. There are so many things we have to be thankful for and of course, especially at this time, many things to pray for.
Many of us are still traumatized by IKE. If you need help please call me or Father ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Meeting
Ladies of Philoptochos, please plan on attending the monthly meeting on Sunday, October 12th, following the Sunday coffee hour in the parish home.

Greek School
We are trying to decide whether or not there will be Greek School for children this year. We spent a lot of days with either no children or only 1 child in class last year and we don`t want to repeat the pattern. If you are interested in bringing your children, and you will make every effort to bring them ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School
If you have any toys/books that your children have outgrown, please bring them to church and put them in the sunday school so that a nursery for babies and toddlers can be set up for them to let off some energy if needed. thanks


Garage Sale!
Angela Fanos, Meni Koulakiotis and Phyllis Parris will chair the Garage Sale sometime in the latter part of October. You may contact Angie at (832) 655 4165, Phyllis Parris at (281) 337 6269 or Meni at Mycatslinkly@hotmail.com. for donated items. Thank you ladies.

Capital Development
Participation to the brick wall fundraiser has started well and we have already one of the cornerstones sponsored. This is great news and it shows that our family cares a lot about upgrading our place of worship. Let's keep the effort up. Thanks to everyone for their generosity and effort.

St. John’s Prayer List
The following parishioners are in need of prayers on their behalf. If possible, please pass this information to your friends and relatives as well.

Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle
Mr. Mrs. Pavlos and Stavrula Lindsay
Mr. John Ladakos
Patsy Moore ...Read Full Text >

Food Pantry
Please don't forget to bring something for the food pantry when you come to church, especially now after Ike when the need is great. Any non-perishable items are welcome - peanut butter, canned stew, canned soups with some meat, canned vegetables, canned tuna or chicken or salmon, baby formula, diapers, ...Read Full Text >

Prosforo Reminder
Please make sure that Prosforo is in church before the start of the service on Sunday. Please write the date (or put a sticker with the date) on the plastic bags with the Prosforo. That way the oldest will be used first. Thank you for your help, Cleopatra Nelson
October 5 Evangelia Gazis
October ...Read Full Text >

Planning
Please inform the office of any upcoming memorials, baptisms or weddings so we can include them in the calendar and announcements. Thank you.
Services this Week:
Saturday, Oct. 11th: Vespers at 6:00pm
Previous St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:August 10, 2008
Publish Date:August 3, 2008
 
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