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St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2016-11-20
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St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (281) 679-5395
  • Fax:
  • (281) 679-5397
  • Street Address:

  • 1100 Eldridge Parkway

  • Houston, TX 77077


Contact Information




Services Schedule

Sunday Orthros: 8:45 AM

Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 AM

Weekday Liturgies: 9 AM

 

 


Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 1st Tone

O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Entry of the Theotokos in the 4th Tone

By blossoming forth the only Ever-virgin as fruit, today holy Anna doth betroth us all unto joy, instead of our former grief; on this day she doth fulfil her vows to the Most High, leading her with joy into the Lord's holy temple, who truly is the temple and pure Mother of God the Word.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Tone

The whole world is filled today with joy and gladness on the Theotokos's auspicious and resplendent feast, whereon with great voice it crieth out: The heavenly tabernacle is she in truth.
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Saints and Feasts

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November 20

9th Sunday of Luke


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 1st Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.


Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and he stayed in it for twelve years without ever uttering a word to anyone, and without eating anything but bread and water.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

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General Announcements

Memorial Service

11/20/2016

The Memorial Service will be prayed this Sunday, November 20, for the servants of God:

Emmanuel Kaffenes (40 days)

Vasilios Katsigiannis (6 months)

Richard Liddell (3 year) & Juliana Liddell (11 years)

May their memories be eternal!


Parish Vision Town Hall Discussions

Where there is no vision, the people perish. ~ Proverbs 29:18

As a spiritual family, we will begin small group and town hall style discussions on the five arenas of ministry:

Education-based Ministries: Nov 13 following the Divine Liturgy in the hall

Philanthropy-based Ministries: Nov 30, 7PM in the hall

Cultural-based Ministries: Dec 5, 6PM in the hall

Activity-based Ministries: Dec 7, 7PM in the hall

Support-based Ministries: Dec 11, 7PM in the hall

Join your spiritual family at Saint Basil's by investing into this process as we strive to actualize the parish life that your family best serves our households!

* dates of town hall meetings will be announced at the general assembly

 


Weekday Liturgies

11/21/2016

This coming week we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the following mornings:

November 21:  Entrance of teh Theotokos, 9AM

November 25:  Saint Katherine the Great Martyr -- 9AM

We look forward to celebrating in commemoration of our Panagia and Saint Katherine!

May the saints pray for all of us!


Bible Study - Gospel Account of Mark

11/23/2016

Join us this Wednesday at 11 AM as we continue our exploration of the Gospel Account of Saint Mark.  

Bring a Bible!

Bring a snack!

Bring a friend!


Stewardship Update

11/18/2016

Saint Basil Stewards have been responding to the invitation to articulate their commitment in 2016! 

To Date: 219 Families have returned their Stewardship Commitment Cards, pledging $329,752 in support of the ministries and life of Saint Basil's.

100% Household Participation is our goal.

All parishioners and friends of Saint Basil's are invited and strongly encouraged to return completed 2016 Stewardship Commitment Card this Sunday!

* 2016 St Basil's Stewardship Commitment Card can be found in the attachments seciton of this week's bulletin.


Scheduling Sacraments & Blessing Services

It is imperative that the scheduling of Sacraments and Blessing Services (including: memorials & 40-day blessings) be done in advance, as some desired dates may not be ecclesiastically appropriate.  Please contact the church office well in advance with scheduling requests.


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Calendar

  • This Week at Saint Basil's

    November 20 to November 27, 2016

    Sunday, November 20

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM 6 month Memorial - Vasileios (Bill) Katsigiannis

    11:15AM 40-day Memorial - Manuel Kaffenes

    11:15AM 3 Year Memorial - Richard Liddell, 11 year Memorial - Juliana

    1:00PM GOYA Basketball

    2:30PM Joy/Hope Basketball

    6:30PM HCCSW Meeting in the hall

    Monday, November 21

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy - Entry of the Theotokos

    Wednesday, November 23

    11:00AM Bible Study - Gospel Account of Mark

    Thursday, November 24

    Thanksgiving

    Friday, November 25

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy - Saint Catherine the Great Martyr

    Saturday, November 26

    2:30PM James Thomas Wedding

    Sunday, November 27

    No GOYA Basketball

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Memorial - 20 Year - George Klonis

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