St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-09-27
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Parish Activities
Prayers Request
Church Calendar
Diakonia Newsletter

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St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (817) 283-2291
  • Fax:
  • (817) 545-0302
  • Street Address:

  • 303 Cullum Drive

  • Euless, TX 76040

Contact Information

Office Administrator Cristina Korzun


[email protected] | (817) 283-2291
Parish Priest Rev. Protopresbyter Vasile Tudora


[email protected] | (817) 283-2291
Parish Council President Joe Sullivan


[email protected] | (817) 733-0978

Services Schedule

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

Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

September 27

Callistratus the Martyr & his 49 Companions

These Martyrs contested for the Faith during the reign of Diocletian, in the year 288. Saint Callistratus was arrested as a Christian, and after being tormented, was enclosed in a sack and cast into the sea. The sack burst, and the Saint came to dry land safe and sound. Forty-nine soldiers, seeing this, also confessed Christ, and with him were cast into prison, then beheaded.

October 01

The Feast of the Holy Skepi of the Theotokos

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.

October 01

Romanos the Melodist

Saint Romanos flourished during the reign of Anastasius (491-518). He was from Emesa of Syria, and apparently was born of Jewish parents, for a hymn written in his honour in Greek says he was "of Hebrew stock," and it has furthermore been noted that he uses many Semitic idioms in his writings. He was baptized an Orthodox Christian, and at some time became a deacon in the Church of Beirut. He was the first composer of the kontakia, the foremost of which is that of the feast of Christ's Nativity, On this day the Virgin .... In composing many of his kontakia. Saint Romanos was inspired by the hymns of Saint Ephraim of Syria.



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Apolytikion for Martyr Callistratus & his Companions in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Apolytikion of the Synaxis of John the Forerunner in the Second Mode

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.


Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery




Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53

At that time, having risen from the dead, Jesus went up and stood among His disciples and said to them, "Peace be with you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; handle Me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, He said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave Him a piece of broiled fish [and some honeycomb], and He took it and ate before them. Then He said to them, "These are My words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about Me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then He opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in His name in all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high." Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands, He blessed them. While He blessed them, He parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the Temple blessing God.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Gospel Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.



Wisdom of the Fathers

For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work when they heard His command, they delayed not, they procrastinated not, they said not, "let us return home, and converse with our kinsfolk," but "they forsook all and followed."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though something absolutely most needful should vehemently press on us.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century



Parish Activities

Sunday, September 23, 2026 – 1st Sunday of Luke

Epistle: II Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

Regular Hours of Services

Great Vespers Saturdays at 5:00 PM.  Sundays Orthros at 8:30 AM and Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM.  Confessions are heard on Saturday before Vespers or by appointment.

Information about Holy Communion

Holy Communion, the partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, is a Sacrament of the Orthodox Church and reserved for Orthodox Christians only, who have prepared through prayer, fasting, confession, and participation in the Divine Liturgy (1 Cor. 11:28).

Those who are not Orthodox, or who have not prepared, are warmly invited to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) at the end of the service as a sign of fellowship and blessing.

Explore Orthodoxy (aka Catechism) Class.

Our class for inquirers, Explore Orthodoxy, is held on Tuesdays, at 7 pm, in the Peters Center. If you are interested, please contact our office staff: Betsy Hayes or Cristina Korzun

NOTE:

The side doors of the Church are NOT to be used during services. Please do not park in the driveway on the south side of the Church; it is a fire lane and must be kept open. HEARING AIDs are available. Please see an usher!

 

TODAY

 

Special Service: none

 

2026 STEWARDSHIP & STOREHOUSE as of 9/23/2026      

Goal:                                      $570,000

Pledged:                                 $559,664

Pledges Submitted:                 202

Needed to be Pledged:         $10,336

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FESTIVAL!

Volunteer Spots available:         665

Occupied:                                     363

Needed to be Filled:                 302

31 shifts have nobody yet

Volunteers spots filled: 55%

TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

·         Sunday School We are studying about Saints! Everyone is welcome to join us, and we offer classes for Preschool - 12th grade on Sundays after Holy Communion. Please register your child on Realm! Today’s Lesson: The Saints

·         Festival Pastry packaging.  

·         Festival T-shirts Sale to parishioners. We will sell T-shirts today for $20. During festival T-shirts will be $25.

·         Due date to bring your items for the Taverna Night Auction

·         Greek Dance practice

·         4:00 pm Adults Sunday School Zoom Class. This year we’ll be studying about the saints and how they can guide us to Christ. The Zoom Link is in the Forerunner Contact Cristina Korzun if you need help registering online (972) 821-6161

·         6:30 pm - Trail Life

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

·         Tuesday, Sept. 29: Explore Orthodoxy Class. at 7pm in the Peters Parish Center. Open to anyone curious about the Orthodox Christian Faith, whether new to Orthodoxy, considering conversion, or a longtime member wanting to go deeper. Reading Assignment: Chapter 1.2 The Triune God

 

·         Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:30 pm: Taverna Night for Charity

·         Friday, Oct. 2, 11 am – 10 pm: Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

·         Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 am–10 pm: Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

·         Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 am – 4 pm: Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

 

THE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS WHO SIGNED UP will receive a complimentary meal for each shift worked. Please sign up! Volunteers may choose either a vegetarian platter or a gyro with fries.

 

PARKING DURING THE FESTIVAL.  Please park at the Euless Heritage Museum adjoining our property across the park, and at the Sikh Temple at the corner of Hwy 10.



Prayers Request

Prayer Request – September 20, 2026

Please use Baptismal Names for commemoration

Names:                                                           Baptismal names:

 

Members & Family of our parish who are in hospital or rehab:

·         Joseph Lawrence Thomas                                      *Joseph

 

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

·         Sorin, Ovidiu, John Berca                                       Ovidiu, Mihai, John

·         Pat Ballas                                                                Panayiota

·         Harriet Blake                                                           Hariklea

·         Michael, Tera Bogdos                                            Michael, Sotiria

·         Robin, Jeraldo Boomstra                                        *Robin. *Jeraldo

·         Luis Octavio Carrillo                                              *Luis

·         Jason Caros                                                             Jason

·         Tim Cline                                                                Timothy

·         David Cole                                                              *David

·         Elizabeth Cronin                                                     Elizabeth

·         Mariana Cuceu                                                        Maria

·         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

·         John, Rita Hines                                                     *John, *Rita

·         Andrew Hollinger                                                   Micah

·         Donald Ivanov                                                        Donald*

·         Petar, Slavica, Theodora Ivovic                              Petar, Slavica, Theodora

·         Gus Kamis                                                               Constantinos

·         Cyrick & Linda King                                              *Cyrick, *Linda

·         John Kohl                                                                John

·         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 Morcovescu                                   Maria, Raphael

·         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

·         Rhiannon Voicu                                                      Anastasia

·         Katherine Sullivan                                                  *Katherine

·         Oleg Tiganiuc                                                       Oleg

·         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.                                              *Armando

·         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, James, Lori Warkentin                       Paraskeva, *Ronald, *James, *Lori

·         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

·         Awni, Maryan Haddad                                           Awni, Moufidah

·         Dr. Lucille Howton                                                Lucille

·         Constantinos Katsikas                                             Constantinos

·         Themis, Zoe Mavrelli                                             Euthymia, Zoe

·         Gail Poriotis                                                            Evangelia

·         Marika Shackelford                                                Maria

·         Connie Yahn, Radmila, Zarko,                               Constantina, Radmila, Zarko

 

Members who fell asleep in the Lord in the last 40 days:

John Presbyter, *Angie Renee, Alexander, *Harold, John, Georgia, Elefteria, Jamil, Kathleen*, Georgia, Georgia, Photios, *Ronald, *Vasile



Church Calendar

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    September 27 to October 11, 2026

    Sunday, September 27

    8:00AM Orthros

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Festival Pastries Packaging

    11:00AM Coffee Hour

    12:00PM Greek Fest Dance Practice

    4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults

    6:30PM Trail Life Meeting

    Tuesday, September 29

    7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Wednesday, September 30

    5:00PM Confessions

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, October 1

    6:30PM Taverna Night

    Friday, October 2

    10:00AM 2026 Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

    Saturday, October 3

    10:00AM 2026 Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, October 4

    8:00AM Orthros

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM 2026 Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

    Tuesday, October 6

    7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Wednesday, October 7

    5:00PM Feed the Hungry - packing lunch bags for UGM

    5:00PM Confessions

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, October 9

    10:00AM Homeschool Co-op Meeting

    Saturday, October 10

    2:30PM Wedding Matthew Moran & Barbara Davis

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, October 11

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM 40 days Memorial Service for Georgia Doukas

    11:15AM Coffee Hour

    4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults

    6:30PM Trail Life Meeting



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