St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: September 27, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

Romanos the Melodist
October 1 ...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 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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
There is an old saying: 'Excesses meet.' Too much fasting and too much eating come to the same end. Keeping too  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment no. 16; Paulist Press pg. 76, 5th 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

 
Sunday Luncheon
Special Chicken Luncheon today prepared by Ellie Ashley, in honor of Metropolitan ISAIAH and the Name Day of our Patron Saint.


Sunday School
In honor of the visit of Metropolitan Isaiah, there will be no Sunday School classes.  Instead immediately after communion the children will join together and sit in the front pews of the church.


Orthodox Bible Study
Our next Bible Study will be Saturday, October 10, at 7 pm after Vespers. The topic is "Chapter One of St. Matthew`s Gospel". We will be using the Orthodox Bible Study book, so if you have one, please bring it with you. We will also have some books available.


Parish Council Nominations Soon
Nominations for Parish Council are just around the corner. Parish Council members along with Fr. Florin are engaged in the parish's day to day functioning. Among their duties are to oversee: property maintenance, financial management, long range planning, educational programs and fellowship activities of the ...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 27, 2009 Vickie Calve  ...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:
Saturday, Oct 3: Vespers at 6:00pm

Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church
Cordially Invites You to Its

      16th Annual Name day Celebration

of the Feast day of the Patron Saint of the Parish:
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
Saturday and Sunday: September 26 & 27. 2009

Presided Over by
His Eminence, Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver

Saturday, September 26, 2009:
9:30-10:30 AM Breakfast with Philoptochos at the Parish Home
10:45-12:00 noon Sunday School Children meeting with Metropolitan Isaiah at the Youth Center
12:00-1:15 PM Lunch with the Youth at the Parish Home
5:00-6:15 PM Great Vespers and Artoklasia - celebrated with Metropolitan ISAIAH and area Orthodox Priests

Sunday, September 27, 2009:
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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