SPRING GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Due to current events, our Spring General Assembly planned for this Sunday will be postponed to a later date.
ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION MEETINGS
For those who missed the meetings, you can find the architect’s presentation on our website under the Capital Development tab.
COFFEE HOUR
While we wait out the storm, Coffee hours will continue after the Liturgy, but will only be coffee and water, no food. Thank you!
SUNDAY AND GREEK SCHOOL
We will have Sunday School immediately following communion on Sunday. We will work together to strengthen our faith as we journey through Lent.
Greek School:
Mrs. Deena and I will be at St. John this Saturday March 14th at 10:00 AM so that the students can practice for the upcoming program, and for make up lessons any of them may want to attend due to recent absences.
With regard to the current Coronavirus situation, please apply all necessary precautions. Students (or parents) who are sick should, as always, stay at home. Please also refer to the encyclical issued by the Archbishop: https://www.goarch.org/-/encyclical-covid-19-pandemic
Relevant recommendations can be found here:
https://www.ccisd.net/news/2019-20_district_news/clear_creek_isd_monitoring_coronavirus_situation
Warm regards,
Deena Metaxas & Jimmy Dimitris Tsiantopoulos
St. Kosmas the Aetolian Greek School
INTRODUCTION TO ORTHODOXY
Classes continue and will meet in the parish home at approximately 12:30pm. This is an 8 week course open to catechumens and anyone who wishes to learn more about the Holy Orthodoxy Church.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Tina Hammock, Theodoros Pisimisis, Karen Helstrom (Mariam's friend), Tammy Cromartie (Ty’s mother), Panagiota (Dimitri’s niece), Merja Tambourides, Mary Ann Donefas (friend of Colette’s), Robert Finch, Remy Koks, Abigail Robertson, Nicole, Demitri (Creighton’s daughter, & grandson
CLEAR LAKE GREEK FESTIVAL
Greek Festival Dates are set! October 16, 17 & 18
Looking for executive committee volunteers to assist Sylvia Mourtakos and Nick Andrews in shaping this years festival. A significant chunk of our operating budget comes from the festival. Please contact Sylvia, Nick, or any parish council member for more information.
NARTHEX ROTATION SCHEDULE
We are looking for volunteers to help with this Ministry. This is first contact with parishioners and/or guests visiting us for the first time. You do not need to be on Parish Council to volunteer for this ministry. A smile and gentle demeanor goes a long way in welcoming a newcomer to our church. Please contact the office to volunteer.
Mar 15 Lou Marinos, Bill Gazis
Mar 22 Chryse Padilla, Lou Marinos
Mar 29 Demetrios Mourtakos, Chryse Padilla
Apr 05 Ross Leo, Demetrios Mourtakos
PROSFORO
Of the many ways of supporting our Church, there are few which stand out as uniquely personal offerings of faith. The offering of Prosforo bread for the Divine Liturgy is one of them. We are thankful to the handful of ladies who have faithfully fulfilled this responsibility over the years and we invite more of our faithful - especially young families with children - to make this a part of their lives as well. Want to be added to our Prosforo list? Please see Maria Simeon.
Please make sure that Prosforo is in church before the start of the Orthros 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.
Mar 15 Kika Tampouridou
Mar 22 McFalls Family
Mar 29 Maria Simeon
Apr 05 Zaneta Rapos
Apr 12 Andrianna Tambourides
Apr 19 Ellie Ashley
SPRING LENTEN RETREAT 2020
The Retreat will be April 3-5th at Forest Glen Camps in Huntsville, TX. Cost is $140
For the retreat flyer - click here. Packing List - click here. Map of camp - click here. Directions - click here.
Retreat Registration Click Here! Please make sure to register by March 24th.
PASCHA/HOLY WEEK
This year Holy Week will take place April 13-18th and Holy Pascha is on April 19th. If possible, please try to take off some days during this week, especially towards the end of the week. It is so much easier to attend services when we have a few days off, and it makes Holy Week a much more spiritual experience. Some people even take off the whole week.
AMAZON AND KROGER GIVES US MONEY!
If you are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support St. John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Easy set up instructions can be found on the home page of our church website.
Link your Kroger Plus Card to Community Rewards #UF318.
Many thanks to those who have linked their Kroger card and used the special code.