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St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-11-12
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
General Announcements
Attachments
Calendar
Goodsamaritan
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St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (281) 679-5395
  • Fax:
  • (281) 679-5397
  • Street Address:

  • 1100 Eldridge Parkway

  • Houston, TX 77077

Contact Information

Priest Father Luke Palumbis

fatherluke@mystbasil.org

Services Schedule

Sunday Orthros: 8:45 AM

Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 AM

Weekday Liturgies: 9 AM

 

 

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead!

Apolytikion for John the Merciful in the Plagal 4th Tone

In patiently enduring, you obtained your reward, O venerable father. You persevered in your prayers without ceasing; and you loved the impoverished and you satisfied them. We entreat you, intercede with Christ God, O blessed John the Merciful, for the salvation of our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Tone

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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Saints and Feasts

Goodsamaritan
November 12

8th Sunday of Luke

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 115.15,12.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Verse: What shall I render to the Lord for all that he has given me?

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith is still alive.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

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General Announcements

Fall Parish Assembly Meeting this Sunday

11/12/2017

Please find in the attachment section of this bulletin, a reposting of the notification and agenda of the 2017 Fall Parish Assembly Meeting.  The parish assembly will take place in the community hall of the George J. Kostas Education Building, following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.


2017 Stewardship Update

11/10/2017

Saint Basil Stewards are beginning to respond to the invitation to articulate their commitment in 2017! 

To Date: 185 households have returned their 2017 Stewardship Commitment Cards, pledging $253,690 in support of the ministries and life of Saint Basil's.

Additional offering commitments of $22,290 have been made in the effort to retire our parish debt!

100% Household Participation is our goal.

All parishioners and friends of Saint Basil's are invited and strongly encouraged to return a completed 2017 Stewardship Commitment Card this Sunday!

* 2017 St Basil's Stewardship Commitment Card can be found in the attachments seciton of this week's bulletin.


Weekday Services This Week

11/13/2017

Monday 11/13:    Saint John Chrysostom, Divine Liturgy 9am

Wednesday 11/15:   Saint Matthew the Evangelist, Divine Liturgy 6:30pm

May the saints pray for us!

 


Bible Study - Family

11/15/2017

Join us for our thematic Bible Study as we explore 'Family,' by exploring His Word.  

Bring a Bible, bring a snack, bring a friend!

We gather for Bible Study on Wednesdays at 11 AM in the George J Kostas Education Building.

You are invited! 


Orthodoxy 101 - Adult Education

11/15/2017

This coming Wednesday we will have our final Orthodoxy 101 class of 2017, striving to provide general insights into Christianity and the life of the Church, through the lens of the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom.  Each of the six sessions will maintianed a specific theme through the context of the Divine Liturgy, and in this final session  we will celebrate the the Divien Liturgy itself!

We will celebrate the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom in commemoration of Saint Matthew the Evangelist.

Join us Wednesday evening at 6:30PM in the main sanctuary!


2-Day Youth Camp During Thanksgiving Break

11/20/2017

The Hellenic Education Ministry of Saint Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church is offering a 2-day youth camp at the church during the week of Thanksgiving.  For details, please see the flyer in the attachment section of this bulletin.


Scheduling Sacraments & Blessing Services

It is imperative that the scheduling of Sacraments and Blessing Services (including: memorials & 40-day blessings) be done in advance, as some desired dates may not be ecclesiastically appropriate.  Please contact the church office well in advance with scheduling requests.


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Attachments

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Calendar

  • This Week at Saint Basil's

    November 12 to November 19, 2017

    Sunday, November 12

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, November 13

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy: Saint John Chrysostom

    Tuesday, November 14

    10:00AM Silver Stars

    Wednesday, November 15

    11:00AM Bible Study: 'Family'

    6:15PM Chrismation - Bowen

    6:30PM Orthodoxy 101: 'The Divine Liturgy: Celebration of the Divine Liturgy'

    6:30PM Divine Liturgy: Saint Matthew the Evangelist

    Thursday, November 16

    11:00AM Spaghetti Lunch $8

    Sunday, November 19

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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