November 24th, 2019
Stuff from the Priest: Ukraine Schism: What is a Layman To Do? Click here for the Article.
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/pent23.pdf
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http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Propers for the Sunday Liturgy:
https://www.saintjonah.org/lit/lit_november11.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:
| Wednesday, November 27th | 6:30 p.m. Moleben of Thanksgiving |
| Saturday, November 30th | 10:00 a.m. Baptism
5:00 p.m. Vigil (with confession during and following the vigil) |
| Sunday, December 1st | 9:00 a.m. Hours and Liturgy |
Announcements
To register your children for the 2019 St. Hermans Conference, Please click here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1915mltczBtXHMVQxVSzYv78Ddj-MTZ4CLJFtLreYz6g/edit
Beginning December 1st, we will be collecting donations for flowers to decorate the Church for Nativity.
The Next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Parish Finances:
Fiscal year to date total (01 March thru 31 October 2019):
Tithes: $106,402.00
Building Fund: $6,983.00
For September 2019:
Tithes: $8,641.00
Building Fund: $1,066.00
Recommended Reading for the week:
You can read “Fr. Daniel Sysoev, Priest, Missionary, and Martyr” here:
http://orthochristian.com/117356.html
Recommended Listening for the week:
You can listen to the Sermon: “Therapeutic Movements of the Wounded Christian – Good Samaritan 2019,” by Fr. Josiah Trenham, here:
Rotations
Trapeza:
This Sunday: 11/24/19 (No Fasting) – Parish Thanksgiving Potluck.
Next Sunday: 12/1/19 (Fast Day — Fish, wine, and oil permitted) – Lydia Holt, Shane Martin, and the Kettner and Shephard families.
Cleaning Teams:
Currently: (Ending on): 12/1/19 – Team Kara.
Next (Ending on): 12/15/19 – Team Dee Dee.
Vigil Reader:
This Saturday: 11/23/19: Rdr James Hall.
Next Saturday: 11/30/19: Shane Martin.
Liturgy Reader:
This Sunday: 11/24/19: Abby Hall.
Next Sunday: 12/1/19: Cody Bornejko.
Commemorations from the past week:
Jerusalem Witte’s Birthday – Monday, November 18th.
Billy (Gene) Holloway’s Birthday & Michel Jabbour, Michael Herzog, Francesca (Michelle) Jabbour, Michael Wilkinson; Michael Murphy; and Michael Carlisle’s Name day – Thursday, November 21st.
Rachel Beck & David Youngblood’s Wedding Anniversary; Vera Yates’ Birthday – Friday, November 22nd.
Wictor Charytoniuk’s Name day – Sunday, November 24th.
If you have corrections or additions, e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
Prayer Requests:
Orthodox:
For the Servants of God, Archimandrite Ioann (Magram), Archpriest Andre Papkov, Hieromonk Ambrose, Archpriest Emil Hutnyan, Archpriest Anthony Nelson, Archpriest George Brooks, Archpriest John Maxwell, Matushka Debra Maxwell; Damon Sams, Matushka Parasceva Brooks, Matushka Olympia Sibley, Matushka Margarita Pardo, Thekla Podrasky, Ann (Eleanor) Wandke, Ann (Sonia) Shepherd, Elizabeth (Lori) Hritz, Zoe Wren, Denise (Leslie) Barnett, Vera Zegarac, Kathryn, Sophia, Marina Watson, Billy (Jean) Holloway, Demetra Durham, Sarah (Anna) Herzog, Cassie Hunt, Joseph Reynolds, Mike (Apollos) McBride, Yelena Yegorova, Galina Lay, Sophia (Cynthia) Hirsch, Demetra; Panagyiota; Georgia; Nathaniel Barrett Mahand; Elizabeth Kowasic; Joan Marie Pennings; Robert Carlisle; James Marsh; Anna; Oleg; Larissa; Evdokia; George; Nectarius; Joshua Gonzales; Mary Saad; Katherine Garbett Casanova; Ivan Tschebotarjew; Renee (Ann) Nahlous; Isaac Swett; Merilee (Mary) Eidson; Georgy; and Child Irene Harrington, who are ill.
The Captives Metropolitan Paul; Ramon Cury, and Salma Cury.
For Nicholas.
For Nikolai, who is struggling.
For the safety and salvation of those in Kiev: Vladimir, Yelena, Tatiana, Alexei, Maria, Ivan, and Artem.
For the repose of the Orthodox who have been slain in the violence in Syria, Lebanon, Ukraine, and the Holy Land.
Expectant Mothers:
Olga Shchepelina.
Non-Orthodox:
For the Servants of God, Aiden, Ann Kellis; Shawna Hiu; Misty; Harold Wren; Bethany; Shiela; Cecilia Beck; Rohayu; Infant Jared; Laura Odom, Leslie Swain (Ben Bryant’s mother); Melissa Munster (Moses Munster’s mother); Heather Tolliver (Melissa Holloway’s daughter); Pam Morris (Eleanor’s niece); Keaton Munster, Jeff Perkins, John Williams, William Allen (Eleanor’s adopted brother), John Ward (Rdr Demitri Likomitros’ Uncle), King Kotchavar, Debbie, Carol Schwendeman, Sergei Savitski, Donna Beauchamp, Nicoline and Kent, and Mark Reynolds, who are ill.
For Aki and family; and Johnnie.
The Captive Gregorios.
For the safety and salvation of those in Kiev: Lubov.
For the Reposed: John Munster (Moses Munster’s grandfather); and Kathy (Garrett Eidson’s aunt).
If you have prayer requests you would like announced, please e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
Sunday School:
Toddlers (2-3): Taught by Mat. Genevieve Companik and Mat. Sara Shephard (meeting in the Narthex).
Children, Age 4-7: Taught by Iryna Chebotko and Lydia Holt (meeting in the Nursery).
Children, Age 8-11: Taught by Mat. Patricia Whiteford and Svetlana Cherskaya.
Teens 12+: Taught by Fr. David Shephard (meeting in the Church).
Teens and Adults: Taught by Fr. John Whiteford.
The Schedule for November 2019 through January 2020:
https://www.saintjonah.org/bltn/november19-january20.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, November 27th; Thursday, November 28th; Friday, November 29th; Saturday, November 30th; and Sunday, December 1st, fish, wine, and oil are permitted. All other days are fast free.
Click here for Miscellaneous Items of Interest.
St. Jonah Orthodox Church
2910 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388
www.saintjonah.org
281-467-0264
