Small Paraklesis - Wednesday 6:00PM
Great Vespers - Saturday 5:00PM
Matins - Sunday 8:30AM
Divine Liturgy - Sunday 9:30 AM
Confessions - Saturday after Vespers or upon request
These Martyrs were disciples of Saint Paul the Confessor (see Nov. 6). Martyrius was a subdeacon, Marcian a chanter and reader. They were beheaded by the Arians in the year 346. Miracles were wrought at their tomb, and demons were cast out; Saint John Chrysostom began the building of the church in their honour in Constantinople, and it was completed by patriarch Sisinius.
Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thessalonica in 290, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by name, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Seeing this, a certain youth named Nestor, aquaintance of Demetrius', came to the Saint in the bath-house and asked his blessing to fight Lyaeus single-handed. Receiving this blessing and sealing himself with the sign of the precious Cross, he presented himself in the stadium, and said, "O God of Demetrius, help me!" and straightway he engaged Lyaeus in combat and smote him with a mortal blow to the heart, leaving the former boaster lifeless upon the earth. Maximian was sorely grieved over this, and when he learned who was the cause of this defeat, he commanded straightway and Demetrius was pierced with lances while he was yet in the bath-house, As for Nestor, Maximian commanded that he be slain with his own sword.
The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.
The Feast is celebrated on October 1. In the 1950s, the Church of Greece began to observe the Feast on October 28.
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The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise * but the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner, * for thou wast proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets * since thou wast granted to baptize in the running waters * Him Whom they proclaim. * Wherefore having contested for the Truth, * thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings even to those in Hades * that God has appeared in the flesh * taking away the sin of the world * and granting us great mercy.
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Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14
At that time, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and He revealed Himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas, called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. .
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39
At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
Special Service: 40 days blessing John Goyette
2026 STEWARDSHIP & STOREHOUSE as of 10/25/2026
Goal: $570,000
Pledged: $560,803
Pledges Submitted: 205
Needed to be Pledged: $9,197
TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:
· Coffee Hour – MINISTRIES FAIR
· Bookstore – Christmas Corner: Children Books
· Sunday School: We study about Saints! Everyone is welcome to join us, Preschool - 12th grade. Lesson: Spiritual Fatherhood & Discipleship
· 4:00 pm Adults Sunday School Zoom Class. Zoom Link in Forerunner or text (972)821-6161. Spiritual Fatherhood & Discipleship
· 7:00 pm - Trail Life Men Meeting
UPCOMING EVENTS:
· Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 pm: Explore Orthodoxy Class. Open to anyone curious about the Orthodox Christian Faith, whether new to Orthodoxy, considering conversion, or a longtime member. Reading Assignment: Chapter 1.4 “Divine Economy”
· Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 pm: Where was Fr. Vasile? Presentation after Paraklesis – The Holy Mountain Athos
· Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 am: Ageless Wonders Monthly Meeting - Arlington Symphony presentation
· Friday, Oct. 30, 10 am: Homeschool Co-op. We have classes for 4-year-old to High school. Contact Jennifer Hock for questions. [email protected]
· Saturday, Oct. 31, 6:00 pm: All Saints Festival – Halloween Hideaway. Join us for a fun Trunk or Treat for the whole family! Kids are invited to come dressed as their favorite saint and bring three clues to help us guess who they are. We’ll enjoy pizza, treats, and piñata. Parents: Please decorate your trunks and pass out treats. The themes should be church or Bible-inspired, a saint, or a scene from Scripture. Please share your planned theme when you register. Trunk registration closes Oct. 28th. Please register each child attending.
· Sunday, Nov. 1: FoodFest Volunteers Celebration
· Friday. Nov. 13 to Sunday Nov. 15: Byzantine Chant Workshop at our church. More information of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver website. Registration $150 for adults and $125 for students (college, high school juniors, seniors). Scholarship provided.
Prayer Request – October 25, 2026
Please use Baptismal Names for commemoration
Names: Baptismal names:
Members & Family of our parish who are in hospital or rehab:
Members & Family of our parish who are in assisted living or nursing home:
· Leo Alexander Panteleimon
· Joyce Bishop *Joyce
· Rada, Valentin Teodoreanu Rada, Valentin
Members & Family of our parish who are ill / in recovery:
· Rev. Fr. Florin, Rev. Fr. Vasilios Florin & Vasilios, Presbyters
· Theodora, Haralambia the nuns Theodora & Haralambia the nuns
· Chrysanthi Andromalos Chrysanthi
· Constantin & Mindi Armeanu Constantin, Ruth
· Joseph Averitt *Joseph
· Grayson Beauvais *Grayson
· Sorin, Ovidiu, John Berca Ovidiu, Mihai, John
· Pat Ballas Panayiota
· Harriet Blake Hariklea
· Joanne Bishop Joanna
· Michael, Tera Bogdos Michael, Sotiria
· Robin, Jeraldo Boomstra *Robin. *Jeraldo
· Luis Octavio Carrillo *Luis
· Jason Caros Jason
· Tim Cline Timothy
· David, Scott Cole *David, *Scott
· Elizabeth Cronin Elizabeth
· Rildo DeSouza *Rildo
· Helen Dieb Helen
· David Dube *David
· Pavlina Feichtinger Pavlina
· Kathy Fox Katherine
· Margareta, Adela, Gloria Fratila Maria Margareta, Adela, Gloria
· Talita Geffen *Talita
· Samiha Gayed, Beverly Hallett Samiha, *Beverly
· Betsy Hayes Isidora
· Andrew Hollinger Micah
· Donald Ivanov Donald*
· Petar, Slavica, Theodora Ivovic Petar, Slavica, Theodora
· Gus Kamis Constantinos
· Cyrick & Linda King *Cyrick, *Linda
· Walther, Madalina, Alina, Fabian Korzun *Walter, Madalina, Alina, Fabian
· Filiratos, Constantinos, Valentina Korzun Filiratos, Constantin, Valentina
· George & Victoria Manos George, Victoria
· Michael & Mary Mavias Michael, Mary
· Michaela, Nicholas, Miller Michaela, Jeremiah,
· Maria, Raphael, Mariana Morcovescu Maria, Raphael, Mariana
· George, Katherine Neville *George, Katherine
· Ian, Jamison Pope *Ian, *Jamison
· Candice, Ricardo & Annette Reyes *Candice, *Ricardo, *Annette
· Riley & Sharon Richardson *Riley, *Sharon
· Donna, Michael Saada *Donna, *Michael
· Shallon Salem, Linda Saliba *Shallon, *Linda
· Ted Sarros John
· Robert, Karen Steffaro Rodion, Karen Ann
· Elizabeth, John, Catherine Strong Mary-Elizabeth, John, Catherine
· Katherine Sullivan *Katherine
· Oleg Tiganiuc Oleg
· Rhiannon, John Voicu Anastasia, John
· Georgia Vratinina Georgia
· Mary Wilson *Mary
Members & Family of our parish who have chronic illnesses:
· Tami, Olivia, Nathaniel Brugman Dymphna, Teodora, Nathaniel
· Tamara Eftimie Tamara
· Ian Fullerton Maximus
· Michael Genovezos Michael
· Mavra Grimm Mavra
· Armando Herrera Sr., Orfelina *Armando, *Orfelina
· Jennifer Hock Zenobia
· Gregory Kerbow Gregory
· John Koutsoufis Ioannis
· Norma Aguinaga Londot, Emilia Lueth *Norma, Emilia
· Abraham Maayeh Abraham
· Laura, Liliana, Laurentiu Nicolescu Laura, Liliana Gabriela, Laurentiu
· Cristina Popa Cristina
· Maria Lungu Post, Magdalena Maria, Maria Magdalena
· Emily, Tempest, Maire Manyai Emily, Michael, Maire Barachiel
· Jude, Erzsi, Brigid Manyai Jude, Erzsi Rafael, Brigid Serafim
· Valeriu Adrian, Sebastian George Silea Valeriu Adrian, Sebastian George
· Ann, Jason, Anthony Sullivan Ana, Jason, Anthony
· Jude Thadeus Villalobos Jude Thaddeus
· Kristy, Ron, Boris Michael Warkentin Paraskeva, *Ronald, Boris Michael
· Eleni; Raphael; Miranda; Eston Eleni; Raphael; Miranda; *Eston
Members & Family of our parish with limited mobility:
· John Brugman & Darrel Behring *John, *Darrel
· Kassandra Bogordos Kassandra
· Gabriel Corlew *Mathew Gabriel
· Awni, Maryan Haddad Awni, Moufidah
· Dr. Lucille Howton Lucille
· Constantinos Katsikas Constantinos
· Themis, Zoe Mavrelli Euthymia, Zoe
· Eleni Mavromichalis Eleni
· Gail Poriotis Evangelia
· Marika Shackelford Maria
· Connie Yahn, Radmila, Zarko, Constantina, Radmila, Zarko
Departed in the last 40 days: Mihai
8:15AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM 2026 Ministries Fair
4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults
5:00PM Vespers - St. Demetrios GOC Fort Worth
7:00PM Trail Life Meeting
8:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy 8:00 am - St. Demetrios GOC Fort Worth
7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class
5:30AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy
5:00PM Confessions
6:00PM Paraklesis
7:00PM "Where was Fr. Vasile this summer?" A journey of renewal slide presentation -The Holy Mountain Athos
11:00AM Ageless Wonders Monthly Meeting - Arlington Symphony presentation
10:00AM Homeschool Co-op Meeting
3:00PM Baptism Savas Nicholas
4:00PM Party Celebration Savas Nicholas
4:00PM Confessions
5:00PM Great Vespers
6:00PM All Saints Festival (Halloween Hideaway)
8:15AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM 11:0 AM FoodFest Volunteers Celebration
4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults
6:30PM Trail Life Meeting
7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class
5:00PM Feed the Hungry - packing lunch bags for UGM
5:00PM Confessions
6:00PM Paraklesis
10:00AM Homeschool Co-op Meeting
10:00AM Baptism Esther Ashford
4:00PM Confessions
5:00PM Great Vespers
8:15AM Orthros
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Coffee Hour
4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults
6:30PM Trail Life Meeting
5:30AM Orthros, Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service
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October 25, 2026