St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-01-05
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

January 05

The Holy Martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas

When the persecution of Diocletian broke out in 290, Saint Theopemptus, a bishop, was taken for his confession of Christ, and convicted Diocletian to his face for his error and ungodliness. Remaining unhurt after cruel tortures, he was given poison to drink, which had been prepared by a sorcerer named Theonas. Protected by divine grace from this also, he drew Theonas to Christ, and after other torments, was beheaded. Saint Theonas was cast into a pit and buried alive.

January 06

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

About the beginning of our Lord's thirtieth year, John the Forerunner, who was some six months older than Our Saviour according to the flesh, and had lived in the wilderness since his childhood, received a command from God and came into the parts of the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins. Then our Saviour also came from Galilee to the Jordan, and sought and received baptism though He was the Master and John was but a servant. Whereupon, there came to pass those marvellous deeds, great and beyond nature: the Heavens were opened, the Spirit descended in the form of a dove upon Him that was being baptized and the voice was heard from the Heavens hearing witness that this was the beloved Son of God, now baptized as a man (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:1-22). From these events the Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ and the great mystery of the Trinity were demonstrated. It is also from this that the present feast is called "Theophany," that is, the divine manifestation, God's appearance among men. On this venerable day the sacred mystery of Christian baptism was inaugurated; henceforth also began the saving preaching of the Kingdom of the Heavens.

January 07

Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner

Today we celebrate the Synaxis in honour of the most sacred Forerunner, since he ministered at the Mystery of the Divine Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rest from labour. Fish allowed.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.

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


Apolytikion for Eve of Epiphany in the Fourth Mode

River Jordan was turned back by Elisseus' mantle once, when the fiery man of zeal Elias had been taken up; then were its waters divided hither and thither. The running streams became dry passage unto him, truly as a sign and type of Baptism, whereby we pass to the other side of the shifting stream of this fleeting life. Christ hath appeared in the Jordan River, to sanctify the waters.

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


Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

In the running waters of the Jordan River, on this day the Lord of all crieth to John: Be not afraid and hesitate not to baptize Me, for I am come to save Adam, the first-formed man.

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


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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 Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8.

TIMOTHY, my son, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.

For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Epiphany
The Reading is from Mark 1:1-8

The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophets, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.' John was baptizing in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Repentance is the renewal of baptism and is a contract with God for a fresh start in life.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent Step 5:On Penitence, Paulist Press pg. 121, 6th century

It was for that reason that Joshua, son of Nun, removed his sandals (Cf. Jos. 5:15), in order that he also could preserve the gift of so great a function for Him who was to come. It is for that reason that John says, 'A man is coming after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to loose,' ...
St. Ambrose of Milan
Seven Exegetical Works, 4.22, 4th Century

Do you see that both by the words of the Prophet Isaiah and by his own preaching this one thing is manifested alone: that not only had he come making a way and making ready beforehand, not bestowing the gift which was the remission, but he prepared besides the souls who were about to receive the God of all?
St. John Chrysostom
Commentary on St. Matthew, P. G. 57:142, (col. 187), Fourth Century AD

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Parish Activities

  • Special Service: none

     

    2025 STEWARDSHIP and financials as of 1/3/2025

    Goal:                                        $550,000

    Pledged:                                     $345,887

    Pledges Submitted:                   92

    Needed to be Pledged:             $204,113

     

  • DOME ICONOGRAPHY financials as of 1/3/2025

    Total Project value: $411,000

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

    Pledged (including grant): $234,580

    Number of pledges: 57

    Needed: $65,522

    TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

    • Coffee Hour – Potluck (Fast, Wine, Oil allowed)
    • Sunday School – What Christ did? Feeding the 5,000 & Walking on the water
    • Explore Orthodoxy Class 12:15 pm, High School Classroom
    • Living Word Bookstore: Orthodox books for Children

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    • Friday, January 10, 11 am: Homeschool Co-op.
    • Saturday, January 11, 11 am: Great Outdoor Blessing of the Waters at Westlake Park, Cottonwood Pavilion. Opening Prayer, Swim for the Cross & Lunch. Bring a dish to share. Grills are available. $5 parking fee (Credit card only)
    • Saturday, January 11, 2 pm: One music ministry rehearsal
    • Sunday, January 12: Feast Day Luncheon – Everybody invited. Free will donations!
    • Sunday, January 12: Philoptochos Vasilopita Auction.

    Calling All Bakers! Philoptochos will be celebrating our Church Name Day with our Annual Philoptochos Vasilopita Auction. We had several beautiful and delicious loaves and cakes donated last year and would love and greatly appreciate several more to be available for our Philoptochos Auction in the Parish Hall on Sunday, January 12th. We look forward to celebrating our Church Name Day together. All money raised will go directly to St. Basil Academy and youth programs across the entire Diocese. Please contact Veronica to let her know you can bake and donate a Vasilopita loaf or cake: (817)269-7474 or [email protected]

    • Thursday, January 16th, 11:30 (until about 2:30).  Ageless Wonders potluck lunch at church. Speaker: Ret. Gen. Harry Kareagennes
    • Saturday, January 18, 5:00 pm: Hierarchical Vespers
    • Sunday, January 19: Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
    • Sunday, January 19: Luncheon in honor of Metropolitan Constantine. – Everybody invited. Free will donations!
    • Sunday, January 19: Philoptochos meeting
    • Sunday, January 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Holy Trinity GOC in Dallas: Come to the Table with Camp Emmanuel and HE, Metropolitan Constantin. Dinner, Drinks, smores and more. Attire: woodsy wear. RSVP online. Proceeds benefiting the Metropolis Retreat Center.
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Prayers Request

Prayer Request – January 5, 2024

(Use the baptismal name when commemorating.  

If not available, please use the first name.)

Members of our parish who are in hospital or rehab:

Name:                                                            Baptismal name:

  • Leslie Hock
  • Bernard Peter Korzun

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

Name:                                                            Baptismal name:

  • Leo Alexander                                             Panteleimon
  • Joyce Hofland
  • Rada & Valentin Teodoreanu                   Rada & Valentin
  • Velva Johnson                                             Heleni

Members of our parish who are ill / in recovery:

Name:                                                            Baptismal name:

  • Wes Albaugh
  • Chrysanthi Andromalos                             Chrysanthi
  • Adrian Antonescu                                       Adrian
  • Elias Bahou                                                  Elias
  • Michael Bogdos                                           Michael
  • Kassandra Bogordos                                   Kassandra
  • Robin Boomstra
  • Jason Caros                                                  Jason
  • Margaret Chokas                                         Maria
  • Charlie Clark
  • Tim Cline                                                      Timothy
  • Edward Tex Collins                                     Taxiarchon
  • Mariana Cuceu                                            Maria
  • Helen Dieb                                                    Helen
  • David Dube
  • Orest & Refije Duka                                   Anesti & Katherine
  • Timothy Elder                                              Timothy
  • Michael & Kathy Fox                                 Michael & Katherine
  • Awni & Maryan Haddad                           Rafael & Maryan
  • Jennifer Hock                                               Zenobia
  • Steve Howton
  • Heather Olivia Gregoire                              Mary
  • Harry & Virginia Karegeannes                 Haralambos & Catherine
  • Filiratos & Alina Ionita                             Filiratos & Alina
  • Petar & Slavica Ivovic                               Petar & Slavica
  • 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
  • Ruby Phillips
  • Cristina Popa                                               Cristina
  • Candice & Annette Reyes                         
  • Ted Sarros                                                     John
  • Robert Steffaro                                            Rodion
  • Elizabeth Strong                                          Elizabeth
  • Andrew Tiganiuc                                         Andrew
  • Georgia Vratinina                                        Georgia
  • 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
  • Constantinos & Marlen Pachou                               Constantinos & Marlen
  • Maria Lungu Post                                        Maria
  • Emily & Michael MacLeod                      Emily & Michael
  • Maire Barachiel MacLeod                        Maire Barachiel
  • Erzsi Rafael MacLeod                                               Erzsi Rafael
  • Brigid Seraphim MacLeod                        Brigid Seraphim
  • Michaela Miller                                            Michaela
  • Andreas Mihalakeas                                   Andreas
  • Gail Poriotis                                                  Evangelia
  • Georgia Souris                                              Georgia
  • Ann, Jason Sullivan                                    Ana, Jason
  • Madalina Tache                                          Madalina
  • Sarah Varvaris                                             Sara
  • Kristy, Ronald, Martha Warkentin          Paraskeva, Ronald & Martha
  • 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:

-          Milorad Pavlovic         - Demetra Morakis              - Emilia Teodoreanu

-          Olga Papayoti              - Peter Carisi                         - Ivan & Christopher

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

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Church Calendar

  • STJB Calendar

    January 5 to January 19, 2025

    Sunday, January 5

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck - Fast

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    6:00PM Vespers w Blessing of Waters

    Monday, January 6

    5:00AM Orthros, Divine Liturgy and Great Blessing of the Waters

    6:00PM Vigil

    Tuesday, January 7

    6:00AM Hours and Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, January 8

    6:00PM Pantanassa Paraklesis

    Friday, January 10

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    Saturday, January 11

    11:00AM Great Outdoor Blessing of the Waters at Westlake Park, Cottonwood Pavilion.

    2:00PM One Music Ministry Rehearsal

    4:00PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, January 12

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    11:00AM Memorial Service for the church founders

    11:15AM Feast Day Luncheon

    11:15AM Philoptochos Vasilopita Auction

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    12:30PM GOYA Basketball Practice

    Monday, January 13

    6:00PM Vespers

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Tuesday, January 14

    8:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, January 15

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Thursday, January 16

    11:30AM Ageless Wonder Potluck Lunch

    6:00PM Vespers

    8:30PM GOYA Evening Prayers on Google Meet.

    Friday, January 17

    8:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    10:00AM St. Tabitha's Work Basket (Needlework Ministry) meeting

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    Saturday, January 18

    5:00PM Hierarchical Vespers

    Sunday, January 19

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    11:00AM Luncheon

    12:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    12:30PM GOYA Basketball Practice

    5:00PM Come to the Table with Camp Emmanuel and HE, Metropolitan Constantin (at Holy Trinity GOC in Dallas)

    8:00PM Goya Pickleball Game

    9:00PM Goya Lock In

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