March 2023 Newsletter
Thank You!
Thank you to Scarlett White for the delicious treats for coffee hour and Bible Study! You have spoiled us all.
Thanks to Rusty Hanson, Patrick Mickey, and John Stell for their services with Chanting.
Thanks to Dan Smith and Arlo Hanson for serving in the Altar with Fr Peter.
Thanks to Julie Harrison and Carl Williams for making Prosphora last month.
Announcements
- Kameron and Diana welcomed their sweet baby girl, Kyrian on February 20th. Kyrian was a few weeks early and was 4lbs 7oz at birth. Diana is doing well and so is Kyrian, though she remains in the NICU. Please keep them in your prayers!
- Holy Week books are here! If you have paid for your book, you may get your book from Dan, Rusty, or Natasha. An easy way to pay for your book is through Tithely. Tithely is a great alternative to PayPal donations and is now featured on our webpage (https://www.stjohnprodromos.org). The Tithely button is down at the bottom of the page and is bright green and says “Give with Tithe.ly”. On the donation page, there is a drop-down menu with an option for your donation to be earmarked for “Holy Week Books”. Otherwise, a check or cash is fine.
March Birthdays
Rex Petrey - March 9th
Julia Bartlam - March 11
Hermela Michael - March 12th
Patrick Freeman - March 21st
Carl Williams - March 21st
Natasa Dobras - March 24th
Faye Palacio - March 24th
Robel Michael - March 27th
Tessema Tessema - March 27th
May God grant all of you many years!
Services for Month of March
Friday, March 3rd
6pm - Akathist/Salutations with Fr Peter
Saturday, March 4th
9am - Orthros
10am - Saturday of Souls Liturgy
6pm - Great Vespers
Sunday, March 5th
9am - Orthros
10am - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
Sunday, March 12th
9am - Reader’s Orthros
10am - Typika & Bible Study
Friday, March 17th
6pm - Akathist/Salutations with Fr Peter
Saturday, March 18th
9am - Orthros
10am - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Sunday, March 19th
9am - Reader’s Orthros
10am - Typika & Bible Study
Sunday, March 26th
9am - Reader’s Orthros
10am - Typika & Bible Study
For a complete and updated schedule, please see our church calendar: https://www.stjohnprodromos.org/news/calendar
Reader Services
Our Reader services are done when we do not have a priest. It begins with Orthros at 9am, followed by Typika generally around 10am. Afterwards we have Bible Study and discussion in the community hall. This is a great time for any questions that anyone may have. We invite everyone to attend!
Prayer for Catechumens
O Lord our God, who dwells in the heavens, and looks down upon all thy works, look down upon thy servants, the catechumens, who have bowed their necks before thee, and grant them a light yoke. Make them honorable members of thy holy Church and vouchsafe unto them the laver of regeneration, the forgiveness of sins and the robe of incorruption, unto the knowledge of thee, our true God.
Orthodox Prayer for the Priesthood
O Lord Jesus Christ, enkindle the hearts of all Thy priests with the fire of zealous love for Thee, that they may labor unceasingly in Thine earthly vineyard for the salvation of our souls and the glory of Thine All-Honorable and Majestic Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
How to find us:
Our website – stjohnprodromos.org
Facebook – Saint John Greek Orthodox Church Amarillo - fb.me/OrthodoxAmarillo
Gab - https://gab.com/OrthodoxAmarillo
Discord - for an invite to our Parish server, please contact Kameron or Rusty.
Our physical address and phone number:
1101 S. Bell Street
Amarillo TX 79106
806-355-0683
If you have any questions or would like to add any content to the monthly newsletter, please feel free to contact us at stjohnprodromos@gmail.com or send a Facebook message to our church page. Natasha or Rusty will get back to you ASAP.