May 28th, 2023
Stump the Priest: Question: “The Bible says that homosexuality is an abomination (Leviticus 18:22), but it also says that eating shrimp is an abomination (Leviticus 11:9-12), so why do Christians eat shrimp, but oppose homosexuality?” Click here for the Answer.
If you have a question you would like to ask, e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
Saints of the Day for Sunday and the coming week, and other edifying reading:
https://www.saintjonah.org/bltn/pascha6.pdf
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Propers for the Sunday Liturgy (Sunday, May 28th):
https://www.saintjonah.org/lit/lit_pascha6.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:
Saturday, June 3rd | 10:00 a.m. Baptism
5:00 p.m. Vigil |
Sunday, June 4th | 9:00 a.m. Hours and Liturgy |
Announcements
Our next Bible Study will be held on Tuesday, May 30th at 7:00 p.m. We will be studying the Gospel of Luke, Chapters 6 and 7, beginning with Luke 6:6. 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/xdz-phue-cvc
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 28th, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held via Google Meets.
We will be having a Summer Camp from June 5th through June 9th in Denton Texas, for children 11 through 18. Those 18 and older can volunteer to be a camp counselor. If you have children who you would like to send, please let Fr. John Whiteford know. Click Here to Register.
We will be taking a collection to help cover the costs of the Camp for young people in our parish.
The Summer Day Camp at St. Jonah Orthodox Church will run from Monday, June 19th through Friday, June 23rd, 9 am – 3pm. There will be several groups, from toddlers to teens. To cover the cost of the food and arts/crafts supply, a suggested donation is $40 per child, but scholarships are available if you want your child to participate, but can’t cover the cost. Volunteers are needed to help with the camp. Both campers and volunteers can sign up online.
Day Camp registration for Campers: https://forms.gle/x1a4snMcWgHNARS37
Day Camp Volunteers Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/LGMRwJTbrN5gCG6k6
Coffee: Fr. Christopher Morgan will be selling fresh brewed gourmet coffee in the bookstore, for those who prefer good coffee to the standard brew. He is also selling fresh roasted coffee beans, for those who would like to brew more at home.
The next online Catechumen Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 31st, at 7:00 p.m. and will be held via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/cwk-gdhz-yfs
Fr. Christopher Morgan is crowd-funding to enable him to do a complete translation of the Greek Septuagint and Greek New Testament. If you would like to help out, see https://saintjonah.org/about/the-first-bible-of-the-church/ You can also send donations through our Church, just mark it as being for “Translation Project.”
The Next Slavonic Liturgy we be on Saturday, May 27th, at 9:00 a.m.
Catechumens: If you are a catechumen, or are not a catechumen, but would like to participate in classes for Catechumens, be sure to joine the Catechumen io group online.
Sisterhood News: The Sisterhood Garage Sale will take place Saturday, June 3rd from 7am-1pm. We are in need of assistance with donations and the sorting of items the week before the sale. Please see the sign-up genius if you would like to volunteer. If you have items to donate, please bring them to the church during the times listed in the sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45AAAA2BA0FD0-garage1
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 28th April 2023):
Tithes: $62,833.65
Building Fund: $6,080.25
For April 2023:
Tithes: $15,720.37
Building Fund: $270.00
Average Monthly Expenses $13,252.00
Recommended Reading for the week:
You can read “Ukrainian Schismatics adopt New Calendar, want authorities to follow their lead and change state holidays” here:
https://orthochristian.com/153858.html
Recommended Listening for the week:
You can listen to the Sermon “Light (Sunday of the Blind Man 2023),” by Fr. Josiah Trenham, here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Lhf92orbOgvkO7j0OJjqE
Rotations
Trapeza:
This Sunday: 5/28/23 (No fast): The Sisco, Martin, and Shaw families.
Next Sunday: 6/4/23 (No fast): The Morgan, Nation, and Walling families.
Cleaning Teams:
Currently: (Ending on): 5/28/23 – Team Nation.
Next (Ending on): 6/11/23 – Team Chebotko.
Vigil Reader:
This Saturday: 5/27/23: Shane Martin.
Next Saturday: 6/3/23: Justin Wood.
Liturgy Reader:
This Sunday: 5/28/23: Shane Martin.
Next Sunday: 6/4/23: Justin Wood.
Servers (Not including Adult Servers):
This Sunday: 5/28/23: Team A: Jonah Companik, Daniel Companik, Jens Yates.
Next Sunday: 6/4/23: Team B: Alex Kettner, Andrew Kettner, Ivan Kuzmin, Padraig McIsaac, Ezra Wilkinson.
Commemorations from the past week:
2023 High School Graduates: Antonio Maldonado, Filofteia (Jayden) DeRosia, Samuel Carlisle, and Angelina Yates.
2023 College Graduate: Franchesca (Michelle) Jabbour
Christopher Cline and Deacon Christopher Morgan’s Name day; Wiktor & Eugenia Charytoniuk’s Wedding Anniversary; Joshua Gonzales Birthday – Monday, May 22nd.
Xenia Galitzine Matta’s Birthday – Tuesday, May 23rd.
Vadym Sieroshtanov, Angelina Yates & Xavier Lerma’s Birthday – Wednesday, May 24th.
Yelena and Constantine Craig’s, and Michel & Monique Jabbour’s Wedding Anniversary – Thursday, May 25th.
Raphael Cosmas Evind, Joseph Ibanez’s Birthday; Rdr. James & Kara (Mary Magdalene) Hall’s Wedding Anniversary – Friday, May 26th.
Ioann Galitzine & Ksenia Gutzke’s Birthday – Saturday, May 27th.
Ilya Krutov, Rdr. James Hall & Wiktor Charytoniuk’s Birthday & Fr. John & Matushka Patricia Whiteford’s Wedding Anniversary – Sunday, May 28th.
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; Thekla Podrasky; Ann (Eleanor) Wandke; 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; Valentin, Rada and Florentina, Sophia Petropoulos, Olga, Nathaniel (Barrett) Mahand, Eliasious, Rdr. John Economou, Robert McIsaac, Galina Lay, Rdr. Joshua Gonzales, Lisa (Euphemia) Bornejko, Cosmas (Spencer) Burton, Jeffery Gallagher, Suzannah, Savva (Tyler) Barrett, Dennis Tilley, Rdr. Gabriel Peña, and John Watts, who are ill.
For Nikolai, who is struggling.
For the safety and salvation of those in Kiev: Vladimir, Yelena, Tatiana, Soldier Alexei, Maria, Ivan, and Artem.
For the newly reposed Deacon Vitaly Kichakov, Elias Salah, Sergei Loukianoff, and those slain in the fighting in Ukraine, Russia, and Syria.
Elizabeth de Carion, Emilia Mullins, Anja Peña, and Elizabeth Cline.
Catechumens:
Jennifer Diaz, Howard Segal, Ryan Thomas, Alyson Good, Deborah and Alexander Gessell, Robert Smith, Victoria Smith, Cory Meissner, Jase Brazzil, Cyprian Corey Patin Sr., Melissa Robillard, John Robillard, Jose de la Rosa, Daniel Sommer, Adriane Melnyczuk, William Chandonia, Sabina Centinia, Christine Kim; Nina and Gerasimos Spiers; Michael Ly; Josiah Plumley; Kashif (Jude) Bhatti; and Jessica Palmer.
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); Pam Morris (Eleanor’s niece); Zee Eidson, Michael and Brenda Eidson, for the child Mason Eidson, Gene and Beth Beggs, Scott and Carol Phillips, Jerald Spires, Shane and Tami Peacock, Larry West, Ana Crespo, Liza, Aida Diaz, Antonio, John Lay, Jennie Mobley, and Linda Ballentine who are ill.
For Ken, Christina, Aki and family; and Johnnie, Damon and Elisabeth Myers, and their child, Dorothy, Scott and Shannon Eidson and their family, James Franklin and his family, Wayne Bo Peacock, Vince Powell and his child Rex, Richard, Teresa. Marcie Dark, Tim, Karen, Taylor, Lindsay, Jon, Alex, and Andrew Burns, Michelle Brazzil, and child Riley Faith.
For the newly reposed Bruce Mencher and Alan Arnson (Hannah Valerio’s grandfathers).
If you have prayer requests you would like announced, please e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
Sunday School:
Toddlers (2-3): Mat. Genevieve Companik.
Children, Age 4-6: Taught by Iryna Chebotko.
Children, Age 7-9: Taught by Mat. Sara Shephard.
Children, Age 9-12: Taught by Matushka Patricia Whiteford.
Teens and Adults: Taught by Fr. John Whiteford.
Schedule of Services for the remainder of April through July 2023:
https://saintjonah.org/bltn/april-july2023.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 31st, wine and oil is permitted. On Friday, June 2nd, fish, 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