St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: March 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον, ηνέωξας τώ Ληστή τόν Παράδεισον, τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες, καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας, ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα.

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
The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Bede the Venerable, Unknown, 8th century


Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century


Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Theophan the Recluse 19th 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

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

Volunteers Needed for Festival
Needed Volunteers for our Greek Festival--April 24, 25, and 26th.  In addition, we need help setting up on Thursday, the 23rd and taking down on Monday, the 27th at the park.  You may sign up in the Parish Home, or contact Chrysanthy Cawood by phone, 281-486-8751,or e-mail, ckcawood@swbell.net. When signing ...Read Full Text >

Festival Meeting
Festival Meeting Monday in the parish home at 7pm.  Please attend if you can. Call Meni or Angela (fanosangela@gmail.com or 832-655-4165) with any questions.

GOYA News
Next weekend, Patra will be attending the Denver Diocese Oratorical Festival. She will be presenting her speech along with many other youth from the diocese. Please wish her good luck this week and pray that she and her father have a safe trip.

AHEPA News
AHEPA meeting on Tuesday the 24th at 6:30 P.M. at the Parish Home.

AHEPA will be holding a short meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 24. Afterward, an acclaimed  Greek movie called "Politiki Kouzina" or  "A Taste of Spice" in English , will be shown. This entertaining Greek film tells the story of ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School
Please send children, grandchildren, and God children to their Sunday School class right after Communion. 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.
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 22, 2009 Zaneta Rapos
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:
Tue, Mar 24: Annunciation Vespers at Cathedral on Yoakum at 5:30pm
Wed, Mar 25: Annunciation: Orthos at 9am, Liturgy at 10am
Friday, Mar 27: Salutations to the Theotokos at 6:30pm
Saturday, Mar 28: Vespers at 6pm
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