St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: January 17, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:17-21

Brethren, obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 19:1-10
15th Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Anthony the Great
Τὸν ζηλωτὴν Ἠλίαν τοὶς τρόποις μιμούμενος, τῶ Βαπτιστὴ εὐθείαις ταὶς τρίβοις ἑπόμενος, Πάτερ Ἀντώνιε, τῆς ἐρήμου γέγονας οἰκιστής, καὶ τὴν οἰκουμένην ἐστήριξας εὐχαίς σου, διὸ πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῶ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
Christ is the salvation that comes, and Zacchaeus is the house to which He comes.
-Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic, Prolog, 4 February

In this reading we note Zacchaeus' sense of eager expectation, the intensity of his desire to see our Lord, and we  ...Read Full Text >
-Bishop Kallistos of Diokleia, The Meaning of the Great Fast from the Lenten Triodion

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 week's coffee hour is sponsored by Merja Tambourides. Thank you! 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.

Vasilopita Auction
The Philoptochos will have the annual Vasilopita auction on January 24th with Lou Marinos as the Auctioneer - Thank You Lou !  Maria Simeon is already busy calling everybody and we hope many of you will be able to bake a Pita to be auctioned off.  For those who are not Greek and do not know how to make ...Read Full Text >

2010 Stewardship Commitment
2010 Stewardship Cards are now available in the Narthex. Please fill out a stewardship card for this year. As this is a new year, previous cards will no longer be valid. Please support our little parish. As Gregory the Theologian writes, “You will never overcome God’s generosity, even if you give away all ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School
Sunday School will be held immediately after communion.  Due to the GOYA trip all classes will be combined and will meet in the old Sunday School room connected to the church.



Calling ALL GREEK FESTIVAL DANCERS!!
Happy new year to all.... It`s that time again to start practicing for the St. John the Theologian Greek festival...

Practices for the Angels will begin on Sunday, January 24 after Liturgy. All, new dancers and the ones that have danced before are welcome!! We`ll have a good time...

Asteria ...Read Full Text >

Festival Meeting
There will be a festival meeting on Tuesday, January 19, in the parish home at 7pm.  Hope to see you there!


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

AHEPA VALENTINE’S DINNER/DANCE
AHEPA VALENTINE’S DINNER/DANCE

Saturday, February 13, 2010

6:30 PM – Cocktails
7:30 PM – Dinner
9:00 – Midnight Dancing

$60 Adults / $25 Children 12 & under

BAY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER
Clear Lake Park - NASA Pkwy
Greek & American Music – DJ – “Harry ...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

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

Parishioner ...Read Full Text >

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 17, 2010 Ellie Ashley  ...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. Jan 23: Vespers and the Sacrament of Confession-6pm
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