October 20th, 2019
Stuff from a Parishioner: Response to “Meeting Michelle” Part 1. 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/pent18.pdf
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http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Propers for the Sunday Liturgy:
https://www.saintjonah.org/lit/lit_stjonah_sun.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, October 26th | 10:00 a.m. Baptism
5:00 p.m. Vigil (with confession during and following the vigil) |
| Sunday, October 27th | 9:00 a.m. Hours and Liturgy |
Announcements
The St. Jonah Youth Choir will perform at the Russian Festival on November 10th.
The Next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 27th after Sunday School.
Parish Finances:
Fiscal year to date total (01 March thru 31 August 2019):
Tithes: $65,972.00
Building Fund: $4,318.00
For August 2019:
Tithes: $8,975.00
Building Fund: $675.00
Recommended Reading for the week:
You can read the life of St. Jonah of Manchuria here:
https://saintjonah.org/about-st-jonah-of-manchuria/
Recommended Listening for the week:
You can listen to the Sermon: “Living the Life of the Gospel,” by Archbishop Gabriel (Chemodakov) of Montreal, here:
Rotations
Trapeza:
This Sunday: 10/20/19 (No Fasting) – Parish Potluck.
Next Sunday: 10/27/19 (No Fasting) – The Wilkinson, Yates, and Gentry families.
Cleaning Teams:
Currently: (Ending on): 10/20/19 – Team Nation.
Next (Ending on): 11/3/19 – Team Agustin.
Vigil Reader:
This Saturday: 10/19/19: Rdr. Demitri Likomitros.
Next Saturday: 10/26/19: Rdr James Hall.
Liturgy Reader:
This Sunday: 10/20/19: Cody Bornejko.
Next Sunday: 10/27/19: Rdr. Moses Munster.
Commemorations from the past week:
Elena and Kevin Shaw’s Wedding Anniversary / Justyna Charytoniuk’s Name day – Tuesday, October 15th.
Rachel Gutzke’s Birthday / Leslie Denise Barnett’s Name day – Wednesday, October 16th.
Constantine Nation’s Birthday – Thursday, October 17th.
Olesya (Ksenia) Kettner’s Birthday; Deacon Sergei and Matushka Natalia Baranov wedding anniversary – Friday, October 18th.
Aleksandra Murphy & Diana Rodionov’s Birthday – Saturday, October 19th.
Fr. Benigno Pardo’s birthday, and ordination anniversary; Jonah Companik’s Name day – Sunday, October 20th.
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; 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 Archpriest Basil McMurry, Kathleene Darosky Shouse; Nina (Fr. Sergei Baranov’s grandmother); and the Orthodox who have been slain in the violence in Syria, Lebanon, Ukraine, and the Holy Land.
Expectant Mothers:
Yet anonymous.
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, 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: Wilfredo Rodriguez (Tikhon Pino’s grandfather).
If you have prayer requests you would like announced, please e-mail frjohnwhiteford@gmail.com
Sunday School:
No Sunday School this weekend due to Patronal Feast Celebrations
The Schedule for August through October 2019:
https://www.saintjonah.org/bltn/aug-oct2019.htm
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, October 23rd; and Friday, October 25th, 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
