St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: March 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:14-21
Forgiveness Sunday

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
Τό φαιδρόν τής Αναστάσεως κήρυγμα, τού Αγγέλου μαθούσαι αι τού Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καί τήν προγονικήν απόφασιν απορρίψασαι, τοίς Αποστόλοις καυχώμεναι έλεγον, Εσκύλευται ο θάνατος, ηγέρθη Χριστός ο Θεός, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

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 Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen." - Translation by Narthex Press
Spiritual delight is not enjoyment found in things that exists outside the soul.
-St. Isaac of Syria, Unknown, 7th century


For I know, yea I know many, not merely fasting and making a display of it, but neglecting to fast, and yet  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century


Before we enter the Lenten fast, we are reminded that there can be no true fast, no genuine repentance, no  ...Read Full Text >
-His Grace Bishop Kallistos of Diokleia 20th 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

 
February 23, 2009
SCOBA Encyclical for the Sunday of Orthodoxy - March 8, 2009
This is the Faith that has established the world.
- The Synodikon of Orthodoxy

March 8, 2009
The Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference
of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To all the Clergy and the Laity of the Holy ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
This week’s coffee hour is sponsored by Dimitrios Valsamis. Thank you! Please sign up for the coffee hour. The list is posted in the Parish home on the wall next to the kitchen.

Sunday School
Don't forget to send your kids after Communion! Mary Maxon has put together a little something for the parents, Godparents, and grandparents to read about Sunday School and some of our goals...enjoy!


Greek Festival
Greek festival meeting @ 7:00pm on Monday, March 2nd at the Parish home.

Why Sunday School Matters
There are lots of messages for families on TV. One common message is: As a parent, we must make the time to talk with our son or daughter about drugs, sex and smoking. We understand the dangers that these things present. Parents, schools and government stand together when it comes to keeping our children ...Read Full Text >

GOYA
Thank you to those parishioners and GOYAns who woke up early last Saturday to go to the homeless shelter. We had a great time and hope to have even more people attend next time!

This weekend is the GOYA retreat...expect updates from the weekend in the next bulletin!

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
Mrs. Stavrula Lindsay
Patsy Moore
Max Priebe
Bill Gazis (deployed to Iraq) ...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
March 1, 2009 Chrysanthy Cawood  ...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:

Wed, Mar 4: Presanctified Liturgy at 6:30pm
Friday, Mar 6: Salutations to the Theotokos at 6:30pm
Saturday, Mar 7: Saturday of the Souls
Orthros at 9:00am
Liturgy at 10:00am
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