St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: September 20, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we ...Read Full Text >

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

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

The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian
September 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -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
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - 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

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

 
September 11, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 87/09

September 14, 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 ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
Today’s coffee hour is sponsored by Diane Kasvicis. Thank you!


Sunday School
Its our Youth Day Celebration! Sunday School begins today. Children will go to classes immediately following communion. The celebration will continue with Coffee Hour being held in our new Youth Center. Thanks to your Sunday School teachers for providing the items for coffee hour. There are some extra ...Read Full Text >

GOYA News
GOYA has many activities planned over the next few months. On Friday, September 25th GOYA will host its first social- a movie party. On Saturday the 26th we will meet with the Metropolitan for lunch and discussion.

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 >

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
Joseph Ancona
Jon-Michael Pond
Juliana Balinbin
Paul Daigrepont
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. ...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
September 20, 2009 Costas Metaxas  ...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.
Names Day Weekend Calendar of Events:

Saturday, September 25 2009
9:30-10:30 AM
Breakfast with Philoptochos at Parish Home

10:45-12:00noon
Sunday School Children meeting with Metropolitan Isaiah at Youth Center

12:00-1:15 PM
Lunch with Youth at Parish Home

5:00-6:15 PM
Great Vespers and Artoklasia

7:00 PM
Leadership Dinner


Sunday, October 14th 2007
9:00-12:00noon
Orthros, Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

12:30-1:15 PM
Lunch in Parish home

1:15-3:00 PM
Town hall meeting in the Church
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