St. Sophia Weekly Update

Weekly Services

The three Sundays of the Triodion (beginning on February 9) help to set us on the course toward the journey of Great Lent. The Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the Parable of the Prodigal Son, begin our preparation for Great Lent by focusing our thoughts on repentance. We are reminded of our flawed humanity, and of God's patience and limitless compassion. This Sunday, February 23, we observe Judgement Sunday, and read from the Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46 - which describes what will happen when Christ returns, being reminded that "God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each according to his deeds."

We pray to see each of you during services this weekend beginning with Evening Vespers today at 6PM and for Sunday services beginning with Orthros at 9AM followed by Divine Liturgy at 10AM. We will be also be celebrating the memory of Bruce Nelson tomorrow with a one year Memorial Service. May his memory be eternal.
 

'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.'

Matthew 25:37-40

Dance Workshop

The Ariadne Chapter of the Pancretan Association of American invites you to a Dance Workshop & Dinner. This is your opportunity to learn many styles of Greek dancing and get a little exercise in too. The workshop is open to all community members age 6 years and up. It will be a great opportunity to meet many families across the state with visitors expected from all over, including Houston, Austin and Corpus Christi. Please register for the dance by February 28. The dance workshop is free for everyone. The dinner is $12 for adults and $6 for children. To register for the event or to ask questions, please contact Ritsa Winters by email or phone at 210-708-6035. Please include your age and the city or community you are from The dancers will have an opportunity to perform during dinner to show all the guests what they learned. Click here for the official flyer.

GOYA Save the Date

Save the Date for Campfire Confession, March 6-7, Friday-Saturday. The GOYANs will spend the night at Government Canyon. We will hike, roast marshmallows, and talk about the Sacrament of Confession as we journey through the Lenten season. On Saturday, we will conclude our event at church where we will attend Vespers and the GOYANs will have the opportunity to participate in Confession with Fr. Thomas. More information is available on WISDOM.

Photo Gallery

This past week, Fr. Thomas had the pleasure of addressing the religious studies class from the Geneva School of Boerne, who were on hand to learn about the Orthodox faith. Geneva School of Boerne is a classical and Christian K-12 private school that pursues doing all things with excellence to the glory of God. Here are a few images from that event.