St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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
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

 
Othodox Bible Study Class
Father Florin, November 14, 2009
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 ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
This weeks coffee hour is sponsored by Diane Kasvicis, in memory of her husband daughter Angela. 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
6 month Memorial today for Angela Kasvicis. May her memory be eternal!


Sunday School
Sunday School will be held immediately following communion.  If there is anyone interested in the church offering a Fall Festival next Friday or Saturday please see Christina Varsos or Mary Maxson or call 281 338 4083.  Right now we are planning on having a an extended Sunday School next Sunday Nov. 1st and ...Read Full Text >

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
There will be a fall retreat, hosted by St. Basils on November 13-15. The cost is $91.00. If you are going, I need your money by this Sunday. I will be driving it to St. Basils on Sunday right after Church. Also, registration is open for the basketball tournament in Jan. If you are interested, you may ...Read Full Text >

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

Kelly Ford
Mary Zacharias
Trudy Balinbin
Juliana Balinbin
Mr. George Saphos
Mrs. Vasilia Liolios
Mrs. Kathy Bechtle
Mrs. Stavrula Lindsay
Linn Ward
Frances ...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 25, 2009 Helen Gazaw  ...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.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >
Services this Week:
Monday, Oct 26: St. Demetrios
Vespers at 5:30pm
Liturgy at 6:30pm
Saturday, Oct 31: Vespers at 6:00pm


Upcoming Events:
Sunday, Nov. 1st: Daylight Savings Time Ends—set clocks back (fall back) 1 hour

Wednesday, Nov. 4th: Paraklesis at 6:30pm

Monday, Nov. 9th: St. Nektarios the Wonderworker-Vespers at 5:30, Liturgy at 6:30pm

Fri-Sun, Nov 13-15: GOYA retreat

Sunday: Nov 15th  - Fall General Assembly

Sunday: December 13th  - Parish Council Elections

Saturday, Nov 14th: Orthodox Bible Class immediately following Vespers at 7pm
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