May 26th, 2024
Stump the Priest: Question: “Why do some Orthodox respond to “Christ is Risen!” with “Indeed He is Risen!” but others say, “Truly He is Risen!”? Which one is correct?” Click here for the Answer.
If you have a question you would like to ask, e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
The Orthodox Term of the Week: Cathedra.
Saints of the Day for Sunday and the coming week, and other edifying reading:
https://www.saintjonah.org/bltn/pascha3.pdf
Propers for the Sunday Liturgy (Sunday, May 26th):
https://www.saintjonah.org/lit/lit_pascha3.htm
You can find propers for other upcoming Liturgies by clicking here, and upcoming Rubrics for services by clicking here.
Schedule of Service for the Coming Week:
| Sunday, May 26th | 9:00 a.m. Hours and Liturgy
4:00 p.m. Wedding |
| Tuesday, May 28th | 6:30 p.m. Vigil for Mid-Pentecost |
| Wednesday, May 29th | 9:00 a.m. Hours and Liturgy for Mid-Pentecost |
| Saturday, June 1st | 5:00 p.m. Vigil |
| Sunday, June 2nd | 9:00 a.m. Hours and Liturgy |
Announcements
We will be taking a special collection for Summer Camp scholarships.
Summer Camp: The St. Jonah teen overnight camp registration is NOW OPEN! Teens 12-18 years old are invited to join. The camp will take place in the Dallas area, in Denton, TX from Monday, June 10th to Saturday, June 15th. The registration fee is $475. All details about the camp, registration and scholarship application forms are available at stjonahcamp.org
Moses Munster and Emily Companik will be married on May 26th, at 4:00 p.m.
Our next Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. We will be studying the Song of Solomon, Chapter 8, beginning with Song of Solomon 8:1. For those appearing in person, we will have Small Compline at 6:15 p.m., followed by Refreshments. For those appearing via Google Meets, they can log in at https://meet.google.com/dvk-xeho-qxn
If you missed a previous Bible Study, and want to get caught up, you can find the classes here:
https://www.youtube.com/@st.jonahorthodoxchurch5607/playlists
The Next Slavonic Liturgy we be on Saturday, June 22nd, at 9:00 a.m.
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Thursday, June 20th, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/ynr-bsmi-kkj
Catechumens: If you are a catechumen, or are not a catechumen, but would like to participate in classes for Catechumens, be sure to join the Catechumen io group online.
You can also join the St. Jonah Catechumen group on Telegram.
Our next Catechumen Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, at 7:00 p.m., via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/scx-dyxb-ipj To sign-up to be a presenter, click here: https://forms.gle/ULAXFvp8GyT6t83M7
Sisterhood News: The next Sisterhood Meeting will be held on Friday, June 21st, via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/kyx-kuod-syf
You can become a Sisterhood member by filling out membership forms online, the paper forms located in the trapeza hall bulletin board. Make sure to join Sisterhood io group online to be up-to-date with all Sisterhood news and announcements.
Brotherhood News: You can join the Brotherhood io group online to keep up with all Brotherhood news and announcements, or follow their Telegram channel.
Parish Finances:
Calendar year to date total (01 January thru 29th March 2024):
Tithes: $61,383.99
Building Fund: $954,245.09
For March 2024:
Tithes: $26,004.37
Building Fund: $1,154.00
Average Monthly Expenses $13,252.00
Recommended Reading for the week:
You can read about the All-Night Vigil, by Archpriest Victor Potapov, here:
https://stjohndc.org/en/orthodoxy-foundation/all-night-vigil-evening-sacrifice-fr-vpotapov
Recommended Listening for the week:
You can listen the Sermon “Wilt Thou Be Healed?,” by Fr. John Whiteford, here:
https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/amvon/wilt_thou_be_healed
Rotations
Trapeza:
This Sunday: 5/26/24 (No fasting): The Chrisanthus, Wilkinson, and Wood families.
Next Sunday: 6/2/24 (No fasting): The De Carion, Kravtsov, Morgan, and Trevino families.
Cleaning Teams:
Currently: (Ending on): 6/2/24 – Team Kara.
Next (Ending on): 6/16/24 – Team Fernando.
Vigil Readers:
This Saturday: 5/25/24: Shane Martin & Justin Wood.
Next Saturday: 6/1/24: Rdr. Kodratus Bornejko & Steven Villarreal.
Liturgy Readers:
This Sunday: 5/26/24: Shane Martin & Justin Wood.
Next Sunday: 6/2/24: Rdr. Kodratus Bornejko & Steven Villarreal.
Servers (Not including Adult Servers):
This Sunday: 5/26/24: Team B: Alex Kettner, Andrew Kettner, Ivan Kuzmin, Padraig McIsaac, Ezra Wilkinson.
Next Sunday: 6/2/24: Team C: Mathieu Powell, Seraphim Powell, Constantine Powell, William De Carion, Luka Chrisanthus, Michael Chrisanthus.
Commemorations from the past week:
Zachariah & Xenia Locke, whose marriage was blessed on Sunday.
The newly Illumined Josiah Pumbley, and his sponsor, Rdr. James Hall.
The newly illumined George Sisco, and his sponsor, George Sleeper.
John Turner’s Name Day; Michael & Nicco (Juliana) Wilkinson’s Anniversary – Monday, May 20th.
Christopher & Elizabeth Cline’s Wedding Anniversary / Fr. John Whiteford, John Mullins, Emilia Mullins, and John West’s Name day – Tuesday, May 21st.
Christopher Cline and Deacon Christopher Morgan’s Name day; Dennis and Angela Daniel’s Wedding Anniversary; Rdr. Joshua Gonzales Birthday – Wednesday, May 22nd.
Xenia Galitzine Matta’s Birthday – Thursday, May 23rd.
Vadym Sieroshtanov, Angelina Yates & Vladimir (Xavier) Lerma’s Birthday – Friday, May 24th.
Yelena and Constantine Craig’s, and Michel & Monique Jabbour’s Wedding Anniversary – Saturday, May 25th.
Alexandra Albarran; Joseph and Ignacio Ibanez’s Birthday; Rdr. James & Kara (Mary Magdalene) Hall’s Wedding Anniversary – Sunday, May 26th.
If you have corrections or additions, e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
Prayer Requests:
Orthodox:
For the Servants of God, Archimandrite Benedict (Nelson); Archpriest Andre Papkov; Priest Benigno Pardo; Deacon Vladimir Trussin; Deacon Jorge Luque-Martin; Presbytera Sarah Trembley; Thekla Podrasky; Ann (Sonia) Shepherd; Subdeacon Romanos and Zoe Wren; Denise (Leslie) Barnett; Marina Watson; Demetra Durham; Sophia (Cynthia) Hirsch; Joan Marie Pennings; Katherine Garbett Casanova; Renee (Ann) Nahlous; Merilee (Mary) Eidson; Rozanne (Anne) and Jerry (John Herman) Spires; Michael Murphy; Aleksandra Murphy; Valentin, Rada and Florentina, Sophia Petropoulos, Olga, Nathaniel (Barrett) Mahand, Eliasious, Rdr. John Economou, Robert McIsaac, Galina Lay, Lisa (Euphemia) Bornejko, Cosmas (Spencer) Burton, Jeffery Gallagher, Suzannah Soloviev, Savva (Tyler) Barrett, Dennis Tilley, Rdr. Gabriel Peña, Nun Barbara (Watts), John Watts, John Lickwar, Sophia Drobot, Mikhaela (Jennifer) Diaz, Svetlana, Gerald Campbell, and the children Niklaus Doucet, Caison Elisabeth Kellam, Anna Krutova, and the soldier Aleksandr who are ill.
For Nikolai, who is struggling.
For Justin and Nadezhda who are suffering persecution.
For the safety and salvation of those in Ukraine: Vladimir, Yelena, Tatiana, Denis, Sophia, Soldier Alexei, Maria, Ivan, and Artem; and Dimitriy.
For newly reposed servants of God: Natalia, Andrei, and those slain in the fighting in Ukraine, Russia, Syria, and the Holy Land.
Expectant Mothers:
Hannah Valerio, Lydia Martin, and Genevieve Companik.
Catechumens:
Howard Segal, Deborah and Alexander Gessell, Josiah Plumley; Lonnie Howard; Savita Bhatti; Jessica Palmer; John Nowak, Anne Nowak; Sean Elliott Burley;Thomas Maroney, Nolan (Silouan) Boe, Greg and Christian Carrow, Eddy Marushkin and Mila (Olga) Marushkina.
Non-Orthodox:
For the Servants of God, Aiden, Shawna Hiu; Misty; Harold Wren; Melissa Munster (Moses Munster’s mother); Heather Tolliver (Melissa Holloway’s daughter); Gene and Beth Beggs, Scott and Carol Phillips, Ana Crespo, Liza, Aida Diaz, Antonio, John Lay, Jennie Mobley, Kathleen Sorrentino, Andrea Engelke, Robin Nicole Thomson McMillin, Ernest Sibley, Julie Nelson, Sean and Audrey, who are ill.
For the Bruto da Costa family, Ken, Christina, Aki and family; and Johnnie, Damon and Elisabeth Myers, and their child, Dorothy, James Franklin and his family, Marcie Dark, Tim, Karen, Taylor, Lindsay, Jon, Alex, and Andrew Burns, Audrey and Michael Morgan, and Michelle Brazzil.
For the newly reposed Catheryn Mullins (John Mullin’s grandmother).
If you have prayer requests you would like announced, please e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
Sunday School:
Children, Ages 3-4: Taught by Mat. Genevieve Companik.
Children, Ages 5-6: Taught by Iryna Chebotko.
Children, Ages 7-9: Taught by Mat. Sara Shephard.
Children, Ages 10-12: Taught by Hannah Morgan.
Teens and Adult: Taught by Fr. John Whiteford.
Schedule of Services for May through July, 2024:
https://saintjonah.org/bltn/may-july2024.htm
You can also see our online parish calendar of events and services here:
https://saintjonah.org/calendar/
Fasting in the Coming week: On Wednesday, May 29th, fish, wine, and oil are permitted. On Friday, May 31st, wine, and oil are permitted. All other days are fast free.
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St. Jonah Orthodox Church
2910 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388
www.saintjonah.org
281-467-0264
