St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...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 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
'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


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 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

 
Name Day Weekend
Father Florin, 10-4-09
Thank you to all the organizations and parishioners for making this years Name Day celebration and visit with our Metropolitan ISAIAH a huge success. With the help of our parishoners, the bushes were trimmed and items in the church sparkling clean. I would like to thank the Philoptochos, Sunday School, the choir and psalti for their contributions. I would also like to thank Evangelia ...Read Full Text >
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
This weeks coffee hour is sponsored by the Choir, in honor of National Church Music Sunday. Thank you! Please sign up for the coffee hour. The sign up sheet is located in the Parish Home, or online at our website: www.stjohnclearlake.org

Sunday School
A big thanks to everyone who contributed with our youth programs last weekend for Metropolitan Isaiah's visit.  Even though we were small in numbers, His Emminence was impressed with our young people who attended, the Youth Center and what we are trying to accomplish for our children. Sunday School will be ...Read Full Text >

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
October 4, 2009 Cleopatra Nelson  ...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:

Monday, Oct 5: St. Thomas the Apostle
Vespers at 5:30pm
Liturgy at 6:30pm
Wed, Oct 7: Paraklesis at 6:30pm
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