St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: March 29, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Εξ ύψους κατήλθες ο εύσπλαγχνος, ταφήν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ίνα ημάς ελευθερώσης τών παθών, Η ζωή καί η Ανάστασις ημών, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. -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
He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 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

 
March 23, 2009
Encyclical for The Feast of the Annunciation and Day of Greek Independence March 25, 2009
Protocol 15/09

March 25, 2009
The Feast of the Annunciation and
Day of Greek Independence

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 ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
Our Coffee Hour is sponsored by Helen Gazaw and Zanetta Rapos. Thank you! Please sign up for the coffee hour. The list is posted in the Parish home on the wall next to the kitchen.

Parish Wide Survey
Dorothy Smith will be contacting all pledging members to schedule a face to face appointment for our survey.  Your questions will be held in strict confidence, no member of St John`s will know your response, only the Arch Diocese Parish Development team from New York will have access to your responses.  At ...Read Full Text >

Festival Volunteer Sunday
This is FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER SUNDAY. If you have not signed up yet to work at the Festival, we urge you to do so today. Please note the change of date from Mother's Day weekend to April 24th, 25th and 26th- the weekend following Greek Easter! We have enough of our own parishioners that we should not have to ...Read Full Text >

Greek Independence Day
Prayers will be said after the Liturgy today in honor of Greek Independence Day.

Ο Ελληνικος Υμνος
The Greek National Anthem
(Ιωαννης Σολομος)
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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
Last week GOYA had 5 people attend the homeless shelter. We were able to provide service to over 300 Houston homeless. Thank you for your attendance and continued effort to do God's work.

AHEPA News
The AHEPA organization and our own local chapter join in saluting March 25 as Greek Independence Day, which in 1821 threw the yoke of tyranny and captured in hearts of Europe.  The event was celebrated in the White House this year with a delegation that included the AHEPA Supreme President Ike Goulas,and ...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.
Juliana Balinbin
Paul Daigrepont
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle
Mrs. 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
March 29, 2009 Vouli Koemtzopoulos  ...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, April 1: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy - 6:30pm
Friday, April 3: Salutations to the Theotokos at 6:30pm
Saturday, April 4: Vespers at 6pm
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