St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: January 4, 2009

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 Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Ἑτοιμάζου Ζαβουλῶν, καὶ εὐτρεπίζου Νεφθαλείμ. Ἰορδάνη ποταμέ, στήθι ὑπόδεξαι σκιρτῶν, τοῦ βαπτισθῆναι ἐρχόμενον τὸν Δεσπότην. Ἀγάλλου ὁ Ἀδὰμ σὺν τὴ Προμήτορι, μὴ κρύπτετε ἑαυτούς, ὡς ἐν Παραδείσῳ τὸ πρίν, καὶ γὰρ γυμνοὺς ἰδὼν ὑμᾶς ἐπέφανεν, ἵνα ἐνδύσῃ τὴν πρώτην στολήν, Χριστὸς ἐφάνη, τὴν πᾶσαν κτίσιν, θέλων ἀνακαινίσαι.

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
The Word, therefore, that became man is, as it appears, God, and the fruit of the Father's substance ...Yes! We  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 10., 4th Century


This means: He alone is the husband of the Church, He is the expectation of the nations, and the prophets removed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Seven Exegetical Works, 4.22, 4th Century


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 31, 2008
Encyclical -- Feast of Saint Basil and the New Year
Protocol 01/09

January 1, 2009
Feast of Saint Basil and the New Year

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
This week`s "Kids Koffee" hour is sponsored by our Sunday School to support our monthly Childrens Church. Thank you! Please sign up for the coffee hour. Sign up sheet is located in the Parish Home.

Next Festival Meeting
Now that the holiday season is winding down, we are planning our next festival meeting for Tuesday, January 6th. We will be meeting in the parish home at 7pm. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions you may have, and RSVPs are always welcome. I look forward to seeing you there!
Meni ...Read Full Text >

To: All the children of St. John`s Greek Orthodox Church...
From: Kika and Jose Guadiano

Hello little dancers!!... we hope you had a Merry Christmas and Santa was good to all of you.

It`s time to start learning again for our Greek Festival... It will be here in no time. First dance practices will begin on Sunday, January 4, 2009 after liturgy.  ...Read Full Text >

Office Procedure Update
When writing checks to the church, please designate in the memo line where the check needs to be deposited to. Also, for better tracking purposes, please write separate checks for different departments (ex: pledge, candles, capital development, cemetery, etc.). Thank you.

2009 Stewardship Drive
The 2009 Stewardship Drive will be underway the first week in January. 2009 will be a pivotal year for our Church, there will be much to do to prepare for our new facilities. Join early and become a part of this historical year. God bless us all as we look forward to a blessed and successful New Year. ...Read Full Text >

AHEPA News
AHEPA Glendi will be held on Saturday, February 14th. Mark you calendars!

Volunteers Needed for Narthex
We are in need of volunteers to help in the Narthex. Volunteers must be present by the beginning of the Liturgy. If you can help, please see Michael Loveless. Thank you.

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. James Goodwin
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle
Mr. Mrs. Pavlos and Stavrula Lindsay
Patsy Moore
Max ...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
January 4, 2009 Cleopatra Nelson  ...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.
Announcement

December 29, 2008
On December 12, 2008, Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver notified the Parish of the Annunciation Cathedral of Houston, TX, that he relieved the Very Rev. Archimandrite Gabriel Karambis of his duties as a pastor of the Cathedral ...Read Full Text >
Services this Week:
Monday, January 5th: Great Feast of Theophany
Vespers - 5:30pm, Liturgy - 6:15pm
Tuesday, January 6th: Feast of St. John the Baptist
Vespers - 5:30pm, Liturgy - 6:15pm
Saturday, January 11th: Great Vespers at 6:00pm
Previous St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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