St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Webster, TX PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His 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
The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

A modern monk heard it said, and taught his brothers, that money is like manure. Unless it is quickly spread  ...Read Full Text >
- Evergetinos

If your tongue is used to chattering, your heart will remain dim and foreign to the luminous intuitions of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John of Dalyatha, Homily on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

 
Fall General Assembly
Father Florin, 11-1-09
My beloved Stewards of St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church,

It is with love that I invite you to attend our Fall General Assembly 2009.
We are serving God and His Church here in the Bay Area and every year we must come together as good people of God to take care of His House. For this year 2009, we have been blessed by God with an increased in our steward ...Read Full Text >
October 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the ...Read Full Text >
Coffee Hour
This weeks coffee hour is sponsored this Sunday by AHEPA commemorating the 28th of October "OXI Day". 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
Immediately following communion the children will go to the Youth Center for a special Sunday School.  We will be having a Fall Celebration with special activities and snacks.


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
This Sunday we will have a GOYA meeting at 1:00. Please bring $10.00 so that we can order our St. Johns GOYA T-shirts. If there are any members of the parish that would like to order a shirt, please e-mail Christina with the size you want, and bring your mula Sunday. Also, each individual GOYAn needs to ...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

Herschel G. Hammack
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
November 1, 2009 Lela Yunakou  ...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:
Wednesday, Nov 4: Paraklesis at 6:30pm
Saturday, Nov 7: Vespers at 6:00pm




The Macedonian Association of Greater Houston
Cordially invites you
to the Annual Demetria 2009

Commemorating the patron of Thessaloniki, St. Demetrios

Featuring a dancing performance and LIVE MUSIC Entertainment

Saturday, November 7 at Braeburn Country Club
8101 Bissonnet (Between Fondren and Gessner) - 77074

Call for Tickets:
Linda Sideris 281-491-3317
Manos Papadakis 713-529-7026
Maria Gassi 713-838-8446
Nina Peropoulos 713-661-8899
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