January 2026 Newsletter

Announcements
  • Thank you to everyone who came to the 3rd Annual Christmas Party! It was a great turnout and we enjoyed your company.
  • Scarlett and Audra are the two team leads for Coffee Hour refreshments - if you would like to volunteer, please see one of them! This can be as easy as picking up something from the grocery store or helping to clean up afterwards. The goal of this team system is to make sure we can continue providing coffee hour consistently without the same few people carrying the responsibility every week. Many parishes use this approach successfully so that everyone can contribute in ways that fit their time, energy, and budget. Even small roles make a big difference. If you’ve been on the fence or unsure how you could help, this is a great way to jump in.
    Your help is very appreciated!

Confession slots with Fr Peter: https://signup.com/group/1262956906019

 
Birthdays
Abraham Michael - January 5th
Lara Beck - January 11th
Alice Kelley - January 13th
Carmen Salamy - January 15th
Rusty Hanson - January 18th
Kameron Wallace - January 26th
Samuel Stuart - January 30th
Gordon Schaad - January 31st
 
May God grant you many, many years!
 
Services for this month of January, 2026:
 
Saturday, January 3rd
6:00pm - 9th Hour & Great Vespers w/ Fr Peter
Sunday, January 4th
9:00am - Orthros w/ Fr Peter
10:00am - Divine Liturgy w/ Fr Peter

Saturday, January 10th
6:00pm - Great Vespers w/ Fr Dan
Sunday, January 11th
9:00am - Orthros w/ Fr Dan
10:00am - Divine Liturgy w/ Fr Dan
 
Friday, January 16th
6:00pm - 9th Hour & Great Vespers w/ Fr Peter
Saturday, January 17th
9:00am - Orthros w/ Fr Peter
10:00am - Divine Liturgy w/ Fr Peter
 
Sunday, January 18th
9:00am - Reader's Orthros
10:00am - Typika Service & Bible Study
 
Sunday, January 25th
9:00am - Reader's Orthros
10:00am - Typika Service & Bible Study
 
Friday, January 30th
6:00pm - 9th Hour & Great Vespers w/ Fr Peter
Saturday, January 31st
9:00am - Orthros w/ Fr Peter
10:00am - Divine Liturgy w/ Fr Peter
 
Sunday, February 1st
9:00am - Reader's Orthros
10:00am - Typika Service & 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
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 stjohnamarillo@gmail.com or send a Facebook message to our church page. Natasha or Rusty will get back to you ASAP.

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