St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: August 3, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7

BRETHREN, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:27-35
7th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have ...Read Full Text >

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
August 6 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμά σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες απενεκρώθησαν, καλί ίστατο οι Μαρία εν τώ τάφω, ζητούσα τό άχραντόν σου σώμα. Εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ' αυτού, υπήντησας τη Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν, ο αναστάς εκ των νεκρών, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

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
You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father. - Translation by Narthex Press
And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 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@comcast.net

 
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour today is sponsored by Demos Thanos in memory of his uncle, Elias Kocotas, who passed away last month, in Charlottesville VA.
Please sign up for the coffee hour. Sign up sheet is located in the Parish Home.

Send off for Col. Bill Gazis
This Sunday at the coffee hour, AHEPA will be hosting the military deployment of Col Bill Gazis to Iraq with a cake and a going away card wishing him God Speed. Please sign card if you so wish.
George Zacharias
President, AHEPA

Need Garage Sale Chair
We are in need of a volunteer to chair this years garage sale. If you are interested, please contact Ann Nemphos, our Fundraising Chair, or Father Florin. Thank you.

Nameday Glendi
Tickets for the Glendi on Saturday, Sept. 20th are now available. Tickets may be purchased from Kika Guadiano, Ann Nemphos, or any Parish Council Member. Lets make this another great event!

Philoptochos
Next Sunday Philoptochos and AHEPA will award scholarships to high school graduates who applied and met the established requirements. In addition to the scholarship money, each one will receive an icon of St. John the Theologian, and there will be a cake in their honor at the coffee hour.

Capital Development
Capital Development team reminds you that bricks are for sale for $100 each....your loved ones can be memorialized on the brick inset at our new Church for all time.

Stewardship
If you have not become a Steward of our wonderful and Holy St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, join today and help us build our new church!  We`re a growing dynamic community trying to build an Orthodox Complex that you, your children and your grandchildren will call "home".  Pledge cards are ...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 to your friends and relatives as well. Phone calls are also appreciated.

Mr. George Saphos
Ms. Leslie Smith
Mrs. Phyllis Parris
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle ...Read Full Text >

Kittens need good home!
I have 4 kittens to give away to GOOD homes. If you know any one please let Angela Loveless know. There are 3 red and one black to give away.    

Need Church School Director
Mrs.Loveless is stepping down as church school director and teacher. Church School Director and teachers are needed for pre-k, kindergarden class, and middleschool class. Please see Father Florin.

Items for Sale
We still have plenty of items left over from the Greek Festival for sale:
Souvlaki Meat - $8 per bag
Butter - $2 per pound
Self Rising Flour - $1.50 per 5lb. bag
Kourabiethes - $1 each
Finikia - $2 for a box of 4
Nescafe for frappe - $5.00/200gr can

Food Pantry
Please don't forget to bring something to the church. Any kind of non perishable food (peanut butter, soups, stews, vegetables), diapers, baby formula, and toiletries are always needed. Thank you for supporting this church ministry. Mary Zacharias and Cleopatra Nelson


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
August 3, 1008 Ellie Ashley
August ...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:
Tuesday, Aug. 5th: Feast of Holy Transfiguration
Orthros at 5:30pm - Liturgy at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Aug. 6th: Paraklesis at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 9th: Vespers at 6pm
Previous St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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