St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό τών Ιουδαίων, καί στρατιωτών φυλασσόντων τό άχραντόν σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι Δυνάμεις τών ουρανών, εβόων σοι Ζωοδότα. Δόξα τή Αναστάσει σου, Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οικονομία σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 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

 
Orthodox Study Class
Father Florin, October 14, 2009
To the faithful of St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church in Bay Area,

This Saturday, October 10th, we will start our new calendar year with a Bible Study class. All parishioners and their friends, Orthodox or non Orthodox, are invited to attend. Our intent is to continue these Bible Study sessions on the second Saturday of each Month immediately following ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
This weeks coffee hour is sponsored by Evangelia Gazis, in memory of her husband Manuel. 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


Memorial Today
40 Day Memorial today for Manuel Gazis. May his memory be ever eternal!


Philoptochos Bake Sale
Our Annual Bake Sale is going on right now.  Order forms were sent via email but there are copies in the Parish Home also.  The Bake Sale is our major fund raiser for the year.  We hope we will be successful and able to carry on with our mission, which is to help those in need and to help our church.  This ...Read Full Text >

GOYA News
Our St. John the Theologian GOYA has a big weekend coming up! On Friday, October 16, we will host our Church GOYA retreat in Galveston. The Petrou family (members of Annunciation) has graciously donated their beach house for the night so we can get together and have fellowship and discussion. This is open to ...Read Full Text >

AHEPA
There will be an AHEPA meeting today after the Divine Liturgy.

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 >

St. John’s Prayer List
The following parishioners are in need of prayers on their behalf. If possible, please pass this information

Frances Christian
Irene Hunsicker
Kelly Ford
Mary Zacharias
Joseph Ancona
Jon-Michael Pond
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
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:

Saturday, Oct 17: Vespers at 6:00pm
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