St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-02-09
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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


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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

February 09

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

The Pharisees were an ancient and outstanding sect among the Jews known for their diligent observance of the outward matters of the Law. Although, according to the word of our Lord, they "did all their works to be seen of men" (Matt. 23:5), and were hypocrites (ibid. 23: 13, 14, 15, etc.), because of the apparent holiness of their lives they were thought by all to be righteous, and separate from others, which is what the name Pharisee means. On the other hand, Publicans, collectors of the royal taxes, committed many injustices and extortions for filthy lucre's sake, and all held them to be sinners and unjust. It was therefore according to common opinion that the Lord Jesus in His parable signified a virtuous person by a Pharisee, and a sinner by a Publican, to teach His disciples the harm of pride and the profit of humble-mindedness.

Since the chief weapon for virtue is humility, and the greatest hindrance to it is pride, the divine Fathers have set these three weeks before the Forty-day Fast as a preparation for the spiritual struggles of virtue. This present week they have called Harbinger, since it declares that the Fast is approaching; and they set humility as the foundation for all our spiritual labors by appointing that the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee be read today, even before the Fast begins, to teach, through the vaunting of the Pharisee, that the foul smoke of self-esteem and the stench of boasting drives away the grace of the Spirit, strips man of all his virtue, and casts him into the pits of Hades; and, through the repentance and contrite prayer of the Publican, that humility confers upon the sinner forgiveness of all his wicked deeds and raises him up to the greatest heights.

All foods are allowed the week that follows this Sunday.


February 09

Nicephoros the Martyr of Antioch

This Martyr, who was from Antioch in Syria, contested during the reign of Gallienus, about the year 260. Through the working of the evil one, his friendship with a certain Christian priest named Sapricius was turned to bitter hatred. Nicephoros, repenting of his enmity, tried both through intermediaries and in person to be reconciled with Sapricius, but to no avail. Later, when the persecution broke out under Valerian and Gallienus, Sapricius was seized as a Christian. When Saint Nicephoros learned that Sapricius had been arrested by the pagans and was enduring torments for Christ, he sent intermediaries to Sapricius, begging his forgiveness; but Sapricius would not forgive him. Later, as Sapricius was being taken to beheading, Nicephoros, hoping that Sapricius, at his end, in such a holy hour, would at last forgive him, met him on the way, fell before him, and fervently asked his forgiveness; but Sapricius forgave him not. Wherefore, though Sapricius had passed through many sufferings, and the crown of martyrdom was now awaiting him, because he disdained the chief commandments of love and forgiveness, the grace of God, which had been strengthening him in his torments, departed from him, and he told his executioners he would sacrifice. Nicephoros immediately confessed Christ before them, and being himself beheaded, took the crown that Sapricius had cast away.

Should the Apodosis of the Feast of the Meeting in the Temple fall on this day the service to Saint Nicephoros is chanted on the 8th.


February 10

Haralambos the Holy Martyr

This Saint was a priest of the Christians in Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese having the same name. He contested during the reign of Alexander Severus (222-235), when Lucian was Proconsul of Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 103 years of age.

St. Haralambos is commemorated on February 10th, with the exception when this date falls on the Saturday of the Souls preceding Lent or on Clean Monday (the first day of Lent), in which case the feast is celebrated on February 9th.


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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.

Apolytikion for Apodosis of the Presentation in the First Mode

Rejoice, thou who art full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, for from thee hath risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those in darkness. Rejoice, thou also, O righteous Elder, as thou receivest in thine arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who also granteth unto us the Resurrection.

Seasonal Kontakion in the First Mode

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eleventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:14-25

At that time, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. And he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you girded yourself and walked where you would; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go." (This he said to show by what death he was to glorify God.) And after this he said to him, "Follow me." Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" The saying spread abroad among the brethren that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?" This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things, and who has written these things; and we know that his testimony is true. But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.


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 Timothy 3:10-15.

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
The Reading is from Luke 18:10-14

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

If there is a moral quality almost completely disregarded and even denied today, it is indeed humility. The culture in which we live constantly instills in us the sense of pride, of self-glorification, and of self-righteousness ... Even our churches - are they not imbued with that same spirit of the Pharisee? Do we not want our every contribution, every 'good deed,' all the we do 'for the Church' to be acknowledged, praised, publicized? ... How does one become humble? The answer, for a Christian, is simple: by contemplating Christ..."
Fr. Alexander Schmemann
Great Lent, pp. 19-20., 20th Century

It is possible for those who have come back again after repentance to shine with much lustre, and oftentimes more than those who have never fallen at all, I have demonstrated from the divine writings. Thus at least both the publicans and the harlots inherit the kingdom of Heaven, thus many of the last are placed before the first.
St. John Chrysostom
AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century

When lately we made mention of the Pharisee and the publican, and hypothetically yoked two chariots out of virtue and vice; we pointed out each truth, how great is the gain of humbleness of mind, and how great the damage of pride.
St. John Chrysostom
CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century

For this [pride], even when conjoined with righteousness and fastings and tithes, fell behind; while that [humility], even when yoked with sin, outstripped the Pharisee's pair, even although the charioteer it had was a poor one. For what was worse than the publican?
St. John Chrysostom
CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century

But all the same since he made his soul contrite, and called himself a sinner; which indeed he was; he surpassed the Pharisee, who had both fastings to tell of and tithes; and was removed from any vice. ... Because even if he was removed from greed of gain and robbery, he had rooted over his soul the mother of all evils -- vain-glory and pride.
St. John Chrysostom
CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century

To the end then, that when we have gone through the labour of fasting, we forfeit not the crown of fasting, we should understand how, and after what manner, it is necessary to conduct this business; since that Pharisee also fasted, but afterwards went down empty, and destitute of the fruit of fasting.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily III, 4th Century

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Parish Activities

  • Special Service: 40 days blessing Timothy Alexandrov

     

    2025 STEWARDSHIP and financials as of 2/7/2025

    Goal:                                        $550,000

    Pledged:                                     $455,323

    Pledges Submitted:                   126

    Needed to be Pledged:             $94,677

     

    DOME ICONOGRAPHY financials as of 2/7/2025

    Total Project value: $411,000

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

    Pledged (including grant): $239,452

    Number of pledges: 62

    Needed: $60,650

    TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

    • Sunday School – project activities

     Parents, please sign up to bring a snack for your child class!

    • Coffee Hour - hosted today by Philoptochos.
    • Philoptochos Valentine's Day Dessert & Snacks Rafflebenefiting the Holy Cross Seminarians.
    • Explore Orthodoxy Class 12:15 pm in the High School Class
    • GOYA basketball practice 12:30 – 1:00 pm – Dress warm
    • Today, 6 pm-10 pm: Super Bowl Watch Party hosted by the YAL. Plan on bringing food & drinks to share and we'll provide the pizza! Kick-off starts at 6:30pm.
    • Living Word Bookstore:  New icons available. Come & See!

    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    • Monday, Feb. 10, 7 pm: Parish Council Meeting
    • Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 pm: Orthodox College Fellowship
    • Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 pm: Gladsome Light Dialogues
    • Thursday, Feb. 13, 8:30 pm – GOYA Evening Prayers on Google Meet.
    • Friday, Feb. 14, 11 am: Homeschool Co-op.
    • Friday, Feb. 14, 11:30 am: Ageless Wonders Meetingin the church hall. We have a delicious menu planned, featuring shrimp étouffée, steamed rice, a lovely salad, and delectable desserts of cherry pie and strawberries Romanoff.  Plus a special pink drink in honor of the day!After lunch, we will play a game called "25 words or less"!To cover the cost of the meal, we will be charging $4 per person.
    • Friday – Saturday, Feb. 15-16: GOYA Basketball Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.
    • Saturday, Feb. 15, after vespers: Wine & Watercolor Night. Join us for a relaxing and creative evening! Enjoy a guided painting session with watercolor while sipping wine in the company of friends. Cost: $25 per person (Scholarship sponsorships are available — please consider sponsoring someone in need.) Bring: Finger food to share (enough for 6 people or more). Babysitting Available!
    • Friday – Saturday, Feb. 21-22: The Illumined Heart Pre-Lenten Retreat with Archimandrite Maximos Constas. Registration is Free. Donations are welcome to offset the cost. Kindly register in advance and check-in at the entrance so we have a total number of guests for the food
    • Saturday, Feb. 22: Saturday of Souls. Bring a koliva and/or a commemoration list with your departed loved ones.
    • Sunday, Feb. 23: Annual Chili Cookoff Fundraiser. Sign up to bring a pot of chili with Les Hock 859-630-2556.
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Prayers Request

Prayer Request – February 9, 2024

(Use the baptismal name when commemorating.  If not available, please use the first name. Kindly let us know if anybody else should be on this list)

Members of our parish who are in hospital or rehab:

Name:                                                            Baptismal name:

  • Leslie Hock

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
  • Tamara Eftimie                                           Tamara
  • 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
  • Dave & Shanna Trosko
  • 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 & Pipita Tache                           Madalina & Pipita
  • 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:

-          Ivan & Christopher     - Maximus Trosko               - Ilina, deaconess

-          Bernard Peter Korzun -Thomas Maloney               - Carol Dunn

-          Lola Caros                    - Anastasios, Archbishop   - Tatiana, Presvytera  

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Church Calendar

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    February 9 to February 24, 2025

    Sunday, February 9

    Triodion Begins

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Philoptochos Valentine's Day Dessert Raffle (Coffee Hour provided)

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    6:00PM Super Bowl Watch Party

    Monday, February 10

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Tuesday, February 11

    7:00PM OCF Meeting

    Wednesday, February 12

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Thursday, February 13

    8:30PM GOYA Evening Prayers on Google Meet.

    Friday, February 14

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    11:30AM Ageless Wonders Meeting

    Saturday, February 15

    9:00AM Men's Club Meeting

    4:00PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    6:00PM Wine & Watercolor Night

    Sunday, February 16

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    11:00AM Philoptochos Membership Drive begins

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    12:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    12:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    Monday, February 17

    7:00PM Festival Board meeting

    Tuesday, February 18

    7:00PM OCF Meeting

    Wednesday, February 19

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Thursday, February 20

    8:30PM GOYA Evening Prayers on Google Meet.

    Friday, February 21

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    7:00PM The Illumined Heart Pre-Lenten Retreat with Archimandrite Maximos Constas

    Saturday, February 22

    Saturday of Souls

    8:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy and Memorial Services

    10:00AM The Illumined Heart Pre-Lenten Retreat with Archimandrite Maximos Constas

    4:00PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, February 23

    Meatfare Sunday

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    11:00AM Chili Cook-off Fundraiser

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Monday, February 24

    5:30AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

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