St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: June 28, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-11

BRETHREN, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:22-33
3rd Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will ...Read Full Text >

Peter and Paul, the Holy Apostles
June 29 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον, η Ζωή η αθάνατος, τότε τόν Άδην ενέκρωσας τή αστραπή τής θεότητος, ότε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας εκ τών καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αι Δυνάμεις τών επουρανίων εκραύγαζον, Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion of the Church
Beloved Apostle of Christ our God, hasten to deliver a people without defense. He who permitted you to recline upon His bosom, accepts you on bended knee before Him. Beseech Him, O Theologian, to dispel the persistent cloud of nations, asking for us peace and great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
The truth is that people are frightened of being poor because they have no faith in Him who promised to provide  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, To the Most Reverend Nun Xenia no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 305, 14th century


We advance toward humility by means of trials. He who rests on his virtue without suffering tribulation has the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Homily 57, in Ascetical Homilies, p. 283, 7th 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 the Bortolotti family, in memory of Nikki Bortolotti. Thank you!

Memorial Today
Memorial today for Nikki Bortolotti. May her memory be eternal!

Sunday School
Thanks to everyone who participated in Vacation Church School and our trip to St. Paraskevi Monastery.  We had a wonderful trip and visit there.  I plan to conduct a "Supply Drive" for the monastery.  They have a need for soap and cleaning supplies and paper goods.  I will be visiting there to help them ...Read Full Text >

Pilgrimage to Greece
With the blessings of Metropolitan Isaiah, Father Luke and Presvytera Ruth will lead a fifth annual twelve-day Pilgrimage to Greece this Autumn.  Departure is Monday, October 26 with return on Friday, November 6. Pilgrims will visit the historical and archeological sites where Saint Paul preached in Greece: ...Read Full Text >

Water Help
Please, if you have any time in the evenings to go by the church and water the flower beds of the church, parish home and the dry lawn grass.  Because of the drought there is a need for it.  There is no need for keys or entrance, just turn on the garden hose and water for about one hour.  It is up to us as ...Read Full Text >

Congregational Singing
The choir will be adjourning for the summer. The congregation is encouraged to sing along from the pews.

Philoptochos Scholarships
The Nikolas O. Simeon Philoptochos scholarship application is available. The scholarships are for St John`s graduating high school seniors who will continue their studies at a university, college, or trade school, and whose families are pledging members in good standing. Please see Mary Zacharias or ...Read Full Text >

FOR SALE
FOR SALE : Many of these items are below cost. 
pita, packages of 10 - $3.00
tzatziki, 3.75 lbs - $5.00
nescafe for frappe, 200 gr - $9.00
Greek coffee, papagalos, 8 oz - $4.00
Swan's Down cake flour - $2.00
self rising flour, 5 lbs - $2.00
bottled water, Ozarka, case of 32/16.9oz ...Read Full Text >

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.
Kelly Ford
George Saphos
Manuel Gazis
Jon-Michael Pond
Mrs. Nikki Vaughn
Juliana Balinbin
Paul Daigrepont
Mr. George Saphos ...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
June 28, 2009 Kika Guadiano
July ...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:

Monday, June 29th: Holy Apostles Peter & Paul
Vespers-5:30pm
Liturgy-6:30pm
Wednesday, July 1st: Paraklesis at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 4th: No Vespers
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