St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: January 3, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8

TIMOTHY, my son, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 1:1-8
Sunday before Epiphany

The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the ...Read Full Text >

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
January 6 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Be thou ready, Zabulon; prepare thyself, O Nephthalim. River Jordan, stay thy course and skip for gladness to receive the Sovereign Master, Who cometh now to be baptized. O Adam, be thou glad with our first mother, Eve; hide not as ye did of old in Paradise. Seeing you naked, He hath appeared now to clothe you in the first robe again. Christ hath appeared, for He truly willeth to renew all creation. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
In the running waters of the Jordan River, on this day the Lord of all crieth to John: Be not afraid and hesitate not to baptize Me, for I am come to save Adam, the first-formed man. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Repentance is the renewal of baptism and is a contract with God for a fresh start in life.
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent Step 5:On Penitence, Paulist Press pg. 121, 6th 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

 
December 30, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of Saint Basil and the New Year
Protocol 01/10

January 1, 2010
Feast of Saint Basil and New Year
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Coffee Hour
Please sign up for the coffee hour. Sign up sheet is located on the wall next to the kitchen in the Parish home, and also online on our website. Thank you.

Orthodox Bible Study Class
This Saturday, January 9th at 7:00pm, after Vespers.

Festival Meeting
Greek Festival meeting on Monday, January 4th at 7:00pm in the Parish Home. All are invited to attend.

2010 GREEK FESTIVAL
May 7, 8 and 9th - Mother`s Day Weekend

St. John’s Prayer List
The following parishioners are in need of prayers on their behalf. If possible, please pass this information

Parishioners:
Kelly Ford
Mary Zacharias
Trudy Balinbin
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle
Mrs. Stavrula Lindsay

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Food Pantry
Please don't forget to bring something to the church for those less fortunate than ourselves.  Any nonperishable item - especially peanut butter, canned soups, canned stew, tuna or chicken or meat cans - and any toiletry item - toilet paper, shampoo, soap, diapers, detergent - will be greatly appreciated. ...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
January 3, 2010 Andriana ...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:
Great Feast of Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ
Vespers-5:30pm
Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, followed by the service of the Blessing of the Waters
-6:15pm

Vespers and the Sacrament of Confession-6pm
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