St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: March 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40

Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 1:43-51
Sunday of Orthodoxy

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of Orthodoxy
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
Τόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανυμνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν, ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ σταυρώ, καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.

Apolytikion for Sunday of Orthodoxy
O Christ our God, begging forgiveness of our sins, we venerate Your Pure Image, O Good One. Of your own will you condescended to ascend upon the Cross in the flesh and deliver those You created from the bondage of the enemy. Wherefore, thankfully, we cry out, "When You came to save the world, Your filled all things with joy, O Our Savior." -Translation by Narthex Press

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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
Peter, when after so many miracles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


Seest thou how He leads him up by little and little from the earth, and causes him no longer to imagine Him a man  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th 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 27, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios on the Beginning of Great and Holy Lent
Protocol 17/09

March 2, 2009
Great and Holy Lent


“Let us set out with joy upon the season of the Fast….”
Vespers of the Sunday of Forgiveness


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and ...Read Full Text >
Capital Development Tray
As this is the second Sunday of the month, a second tray will be passed for donations to the capital development fund. Please support this effort.

Coffee Hour
Please sign up for the coffee hour. The list is posted in the Parish home on the wall next to the kitchen.

Capital Development
There will be a special announcement and brief meeting after Divine Liturgy next Sunday, March 15 to update you about a parish wide survey which will be conducted by Jerry Minetos from the Arch Diocese, department of Parish Development. Parish Council had asked the Arch Diocese for help and support with ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Meeting Today
Philoptochos meeting immediately following services and coffee hour.

From Our Parish Council President:
Mariam Campbell has agreed to become our Church Administrator.  She is paid job (albeit very low paying) but she will be recruiting volunteers to help her with office work or mail outs....if she taps you for help and you`re available, we thank you in advance for your good work. 

Mariam will be in ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School
Please send children, grandchildren, and God children to their Sunday School class right after Communion. Thank you!

GOYA News
We will be having a GOYA meeting this Sunday. Please attend.

GOYA will be attending the homeless shelter again on Saturday March 21 from 9-11. We will meet at the Church at 8am sharp! This is open to all Church and community members who would like to help serve the homeless.


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.
Paul Daigrepont
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle
Mrs. Stavrula Lindsay
Patsy Moore
Max Priebe
Bill Gazis ...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 8, 2009 Maria Simeon
March ...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:
Sunday, Mar 8: Pan Orthodox Vespers at 40 Martyrs Antiochian Church in Sugar Land at 5pm
Wed, Mar 11: Presanctified Liturgy at 6:30pm
Friday, Mar 13: Salutations to the Theotokos at 6:30pm
Saturday, Mar 14: Vespers at 6pm
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