St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον, η Ζωή η αθάνατος, τότε τόν Άδην ενέκρωσας τή αστραπή τής θεότητος, ότε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας εκ τών καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αι Δυνάμεις τών επουρανίων εκραύγαζον, Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών 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

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, 10-18-09
All parishioners and their friends, Orthodox or non Orthodox, are invited to attend our Orthodox Bible Study class, which will commence on the second Saturday of each Month immediately following Vespers, from approximately 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Parish Home. It will be beneficial to attend Vespers prior to the Bible Study class in order to spiritually prepare and introduce the ...Read Full Text >
GOYA Luncheon
Today, GOYA is hosting a luncheon. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD THE SITARIS GIRLS who are still in the hospital and need our support and prayers. Please make plans to stay after church today for the luncheon so we can support our fellow Orthodox youth.


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 fall retreat will be organized by Houston area Orthodox Churches this year, specifically St. Basils.
Please note the following information in your calendars.
GOYA FALL RETREAT
Date: Nov. 13-15
Where: Pine Cove Outback in Columbus, Texas
Departure: 5:00p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 ...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

Terry Venetulias
Kelly Ford
Mary Zacharias
Trudy Balinbin
Juliana Balinbin
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle
Mrs. Stavrula Lindsay ...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 18, 2009 Alice Marinos  ...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 24: Vespers at 6:00pm
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