St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-11-17
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Parish Activities
Prayers Request
Church Calendar

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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 George Vittas


[email protected] | (817) 283-2291

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

November 17

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea

Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this, he received the surname "Wonderworker"; even the enemies of the truth called him a second Moses (see Saint Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit, ch. 29).

November 21

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

According to the tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was brought to the Temple at three years of age, where she was consecrated to God and spent her days until she was fourteen or fifteen years old; and then, as a mature maiden, by the common counsel of the priests (since her parents had reposed some three years before), she was betrothed to Joseph.

November 22

Holy Martyr Cecilia and those with her

Saint Cecilia was of an illustrious Roman family. On being betrothed to Valerian, she drew him to the Faith of Christ, and he in turn drew his own brother Tiburtius to the same. They contested in martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in the year 288.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

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


Apolytikion for Gregory the Wonderworker in the Plagal Fourth Mode

By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.

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


Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, into the House of the Lord on this day is brough forward and bringeth with herself the grace of the Most Divine Spirit; her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Monastery


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

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. .

Epistle Reading

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.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without paying the least attention to his soul. Then he became extremely ill, and for an hour he left his body.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and he stayed in it for twelve years without ever uttering a word to anyone, and without eating anything but bread and water.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

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Parish Activities

  • Special Service: none

    2024 STEWARDSHIP and financials as of 11/15/2024

    Goal:                                        $555,660

    Pledged:                                     $516,203

    Received To Date of Pledged:   $419,937

    Pledges Submitted:                   196

    DOME ICONOGRAPHY financials as of 11/15/2024

    Total Project value: $411,000

    Balance in the account at the beginning of the campaign: $110,898

    Pledged (including grant): $215,953

    Number of pledges: 39

    Needed: $84,148

    TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

    • Sunday School – church school fair
    • Explore Orthodoxy class – 12:15 pm
    • Philoptochos Meeting
    • Coffee Hour: Potluck (Fast: Fish, wine and oil allowed)
    • Living Word Bookstore: Psalter books ($20 - pocket size or $35 - large letters)

     UPCOMING EVENTS:

    • Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6:45 pm: Gladsome Light Dialogues New Series – Understanding church services
    • Sunday, Dec. 1: Due date for Philoptochos POINSETTIAS SALE to decorate the iconostasis in the church. You may purchase a poinsettia for $15 in honor/memory of a loved one. There is an order form in the Narthex or just email / call Liz Strong 512-569-0903; [email protected]. You may also pay online, on Realm.
    • Monday – Wednesday, Dec. 2-4: One Music Ministry 2nd Workshop with John Michael Boyer. Everyone is invited – Please register on Realm.
    • December 7 & 8: GOYA CAROLING to your home. Sign up in the hall or send an email to [email protected]
    • Sunday, Dec. 8: Due date to submit your name for the Christmas Card Fundraiser. See the form in narthex. You may also pay online, on Realm. 
    • Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 pm: Christmas Dinner and Chinese Auction sponsored by Philoptochos and Ageless Wonders. Location: Texas Star Conference Center - 1400 Texas Star Pkwy, Euless, TX 76040 - $45 per person. Chinese Auction ~ Each person brings a non-gender wrapped gift. $15 gift limit per person (No gag gifts please.) Special Appearance by the GOYA Carolers! Donations for GOYA are welcomed! RSVP with your entre choice by Sunday, December 1th to Margaret Chokas (817-917-4771) [email protected].
    • Sunday, Dec. 8 Due date for the Philoptochos “$10 Walmart gift cards” collection benefiting families in need.
    • Sunday, Dec. 15: Due date for the Philoptochos “Socks and Blankets” Collection benefitting the Union Gospel Mission.  Socks should be NEW. We accept gently used blankets. There will be a collection bin in the hallway.
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Prayers Request

Prayer Request – November 17, 2024

(Please use the baptismal names when commemorating.

If it is not available, please use the first name.)

Members of our parish who are in hospital or rehab:

Name:                                                             Baptismal name:

  • Leo Alexander                                                Panteleimon
  • Leslie Hock
  • Maria Lungu Post                                            Maria

Members of our parish who are in assisted living or nursing home:

Name:                                                             Baptismal name:

  • Kost Bosnakis                                                 Konstantinos
  • Joyce Hofland
  • Velva Johnson                                                Heleni
  • Bernard Peter Korzun

Members of our parish who are ill / in recovery:

Name:                                                             Baptismal name:

  • Wes Albaugh
  • Jade Alexandrov
  • Chrysanthi Andromalos                                  Chrysanthi
  • Pat Ballas                                                        Panayiota
  • Elias Bahou                                                     Elias
  • Michael Bogdos                                              Michael
  • Kassandra Bogordos                                       Kassandra
  • Robin Boomstra
  • Jason Caros                                                     Jason
  • Margaret Chokas                                            Maria
  • Tim Cline                                                        Timothy
  • Edward Tex Collins                                        Taxiarchon
  • Mariana, Anamaria & Madalin Cuceu           Maria, Anamaria & Madalin
  • Helen Dieb                                                      Helen
  • Orest & Refije Duka                                       Anesti & Katherine
  • Vickie Dunham                                               Photinia
  • Timothy Elder                                                 Timothy
  • Ana Forcum                                                    Ana
  • Heather Gregoire                                            Mary
  • Awni & Maryan Haddad                                Rafael & Maryan
  • Jennifer Hock                                                 Zenobia
  • Harry & Virginia Karegeannes                       Haralambos & Catherine
  • Filiratos & Alina Ionita                                   Filiratos & Alina
  • Petar & Slavica Ivovic                                    Petar & Slavica
  • Michael Jeznach                                              Michael
  • Elise Leary
  • Abraham Maayeh                                           Abraham
  • Jude MacLead
  • George & Victoria Manos                              George & Victoria
  • Michael Mavias                                              Michael
  • Themis & Zoe Mavrelli                                  Euthymia & Zoe
  • Catherine Macdonald                                      Catherine
  • Laura & Liliana Nicolescu                              Laura & Liliana Gabriela
  • Mercy Parojinog
  • Arabella Parson                                              Helena
  • Ruby Phillips
  • Cristina Popa                                                  Cristina
  • Candice & Annette Reyes                             
  • Ted Sarros                                                      John
  • Robert Steffaro                                               Rodion
  • Elizabeth Strong                                             Elizabeth
  • Oleg, Valentina & Andrew Tiganiuc              Oleg, Valentina & Andrew
  • Sarah Varvaris                                                Sara
  • Georgia Vratinina                                           Georgia
  • Ronald Warkentin
  • Gary Winfrey
  • Helen Yu

Members of our parish who have chronic illnesses:

Name:                                                             Baptismal name:

  • Gabriel, Rita & Marina Abanoub                   Gabriel, Rita & Marina
  • Tami, Olivia & Nathaniel Brugman               Dymphna, Theodora & Nathaniel
  • Andrew Lucas Burlacu
  • Ashley Choate                                                 Maria Magdalena
  • Elizabeth Cronin                                             Elizabeth
  • Samiha Gayed                                                 Samiha
  • Michael Genovezos                                        Michael
  • Mavra Grimm                                                 Mavra
  • Gregory Kerbow                                             Gregory
  • John Koutsoufis                                              Ioannis
  • Emilia Lueth                                                   Emilia
  • Emily MacLeod                                              Emily
  • Maire Barachiel MacLeod                              Maire Barachiel
  • Erzsi Rafael MacLeod                                    Erzsi Rafael
  • Brigid Seraphim MacLeod                             Brigid Seraphim
  • Tempi Michael MacLeod                               Michael
  • Michaela Miller                                              Michaela
  • Andreas Mihalakeas                                        Andreas
  • Gail Poriotis                                                    Evangelia
  • Georgia Souris                                                Georgia
  • Ann, Jason Sullivan                                        Ana, Jason
  • Vasile & Madalina Tache                               Vasile & Madalina
  • Dean Theophilou                                             Constantine
  • Kristy Warkentin                                             Paraskeva
  • George Vittas                                                  George, Reader

Members of our parish with limited mobility:

Name:                                                             Baptismal name:

  • Dr. Lucille Howton                                        Lucille
  • Constantinos Katsikas                                     Constantinos
  • Marika Shackelford                                        Maria

Family members who fell asleep in the Lord in the last 40 days:

  • Norma Balignot
  • Rose Clark
  • Gwendolyn Franklyn
  • David Hunter                 
  • Nicole & Jacob Lorance
  • Terry Murray
  • Nathan Nimri
  • Tom Savage
  • Jeffrey Turner

 Kindly let us know of anyone else that should be on this list.

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Church Calendar

  • STJB Calendar

    November 15 to December 1, 2024

    Friday, November 15

    Nativity Lent

    Sunday, November 17

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School Fair

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    12:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Wednesday, November 20

    6:00PM Great Vespers and Lity

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Thursday, November 21

    5:30AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    Friday, November 22

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    Saturday, November 23

    4:00PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, November 24

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Monday, November 25

    5:30AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, November 27

    6:00PM Small Compline & Akathyst of Thanksgiving

    6:45PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Thursday, November 28

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    Friday, November 29

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    Saturday, November 30

    5:00PM Reader Vespers

    Sunday, December 1

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Philoptochos Poinsettia Forms Deadline

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

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