St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: August 30, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 15:1-11

BRETHREN, I would remind you in what terms I preached to you the gospel, which you received, in which you ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 19:16-26
12th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, "Good Teacher, what good deed ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Beheading of the Venerable Head of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
Μνήμη δικαίου μέτ' ἐγκωμίων, σοὶ δὲ ἀρκέσει ἡ μαρτυρία τοῦ Κυρίου Πρόδρομε, ἀνεδείχθης γὰρ ὄντως καὶ Προφητῶν σεβασμιώτερος, ὅτι καὶ ἐν ῥείθροις βαπτίσαι κατηξιώθης τὸν κηρυττόμενον. Ὅθεν τῆς ἀληθείας ὑπεραθλήσας, χαίρων εὐηγγελίσω καὶ τοὶς ἐν ἅδῃ, Θεὸν φανερωθέντα ἐν σαρκί, τὸν αἴροντα τὴν ἁμαρτίαν τοῦ κόσμου, καὶ παρέχοντα ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.


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
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life." - Translation by Narthex Press
Spiritual delight is not enjoyment found in things that exists outside the soul.
-St. Isaac of Syria, Unknown, 7th century


'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th 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

 
August 24, 2009
Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year Day for the Protection of our Natural Environment
Protocol 63/09

September 1, 2009

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 Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and ...Read Full Text >
No Liturgy next 2 Weeks
Please note that there will be NO Liturgy Sunday (August 30), or the following week (September 6) as Fr. Florin is on vacation, and there is no Priest available to take his place.

Take this opportunity to visit sister church`s in the area, or go online at www.goarch.org to view simulcasts of other ...Read Full Text >

Loan Approved!
We are happy to announce that the loan for the property in LaMarque has been approved and we`ll be closing the first week of September. Any questions contact Nadia Hayes.

Nominations for Parish Council
Creighton Balinbin is the Parish Council Nominating Committee Chair and will be  the search for good potential Parish Council members.  All pledging members are asked to search deep and consider serving on Council.  The next few years will be extremely important as we plan for the future of St John`s...be a ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School
There will be a meeting for Sunday School Volunteers at our Youth Center on Monday, August 31st at 6:30pm. Anyone who can help with Sunday School please attend. Also we will be finishing cleaning and decorating our Youth Center so if you can just help us for the evening please attend. Dont forget Youth ...Read Full Text >

Name Day Glendi
Our annual Name Day Glendi will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Webster Civic Center.  The event will be a Community building event, rather than a fund raiser.  Full details and tickets will be available next week.


Pilgrimage to Greece
With the blessings of Metropolitan Isaiah, Father Luke and Presvytera Ruth will lead a fifth annual twelve-day Pilgrimage to Greece this Autumn.  Departure is Monday, October 26 with return on Friday, November 6. Pilgrims will visit the historical and archeological sites where Saint Paul preached in Greece: ...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

Irene Hunsicker
Kelly Ford
Mary Zacharias
Manuel Gazis
Jon-Michael Pond
Mrs. Nikki Vaughn
Juliana Balinbin
Paul Daigrepont
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia ...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
August 30, 2009 Ellie Ashley  ...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.
As Father Florin is on vacation, there will be No Services this weekend, August 29-30 or next weekend, September 5 & 6.
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