St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-04-27
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

April 27

Thomas Sunday

Though the doors were shut at the dwelling where the disciples were gathered for fear of the Jews on the evening of the Sunday after the Passover, our Saviour wondrously entered and stood in their midst, and greeted them with His customary words, "Peace be unto you." Then He showed unto them His hands and feet and side; furthermore, in their presence, He took some fish and a honeycomb and ate before them, and thus assured them of His bodily Resurrection. But Thomas, who was not then present with the others, did not believe their testimony concerning Christ's Resurrection, but said in a decisive manner, "Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe." Wherefore after eight days, that is, on this day, when the disciples were again gathered together and Thomas was with them, the Lord Jesus came while the doors were shut, as He did formerly. Standing in their midst, He said, "Peace be unto you"; then He said to Thomas, "Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and bring hither thy hand, and thrust it into My side: and be not unbelieving, but believing."

And Thomas, beholding and examining carefully the hands and side of the Master, cried out with faith, "My Lord and my God." Thus he clearly proclaimed the two natures - human and divine - of the God-man (Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-29).

This day is called Antipascha (meaning "in the stead of Pascha," not "in opposition to Pascha") because with this day, the first Sunday after Pascha, the Church consecrates every Sunday of the year to the commemoration of Pascha, that is, the Resurrection.

April 27

The Holy Hieromartyr Symeon, Kinsman of the Lord

Symeon was a first cousin of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was the son of Clopas (or Cleopas, also called Alphaeus), the brother of Joseph the Betrothed. He became the second Bishop of Jerusalem, as a successor to James the Brother of God. He ended his life when he was crucified during the reign of Trajan, in 107, at the age of 120.

April 30

James the Apostle and brother of St. John the Theologian

James was one of the Twelve, like his brother John (celebrated on Sept. 26), whom the Lord called "Sons of Thunder," because they became great preachers and because of their profound theology. It was the Saint's boldness in preaching the Gospel that Herod Agrippa, the son of Aristobulus and grandson of Herod the Great, could not endure, and so he took him into custody during the days of the Passover, and slew him with the sword (Acts 12: 1-2); and thus he drank the cup of which the Saviour had spoken to him prophetically (Matt. 20:23). As for Herod, the following year he went down to Caesarea, and, as the Acts of the Apostles records: "Upon a set day, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration" to the elders of Tyre and Sidon; and the flatterers that surrounded him "gave a shout, saying, 'it is the voice of a god, and not of a man.' And immediately an Angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory; and like his grandfather (see Dec. 29) "he was eaten of worms and gave up the spirit" (Acts 12:21-23)

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode

Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America


Apolytikion for Thomas Sun. in the Grave Mode

Whilst the tomb was sealed, Thou, O Life, didst shine forth from the grave, O Christ God; and whilst the doors were shut, Thou didst come unto Thy disciples, O Resurrection of all, renewing through them an upright Spirit in us according to Thy great mercy.

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


Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Though You went down into the tomb, O immortal One, yet You brough down the dominion of Hades, and You rose as the victor, O Christ, our God, and you called out, Rejoice to the myrrh-bearing women, and gave peace to Your apostles, O Lord who to the fallen grant resurrection.

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

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw Him they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20.

In those days, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said, "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life."

Gospel Reading

Thomas Sunday
The Reading is from John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe." Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and My God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The Lord stoops to the level even of our feeble understanding. He works a miracle of His invisible power in order to satisfy the doubts of unbelieving minds.
St. Hilary of Poitiers
On the Trinity, 1.20. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John. Intervarsity Press, 2007, p. 369.

For great is the dignity of the priests. ... And hold them very exceedingly in honor; for you indeed care about your own affairs, and if you order them well, you give no account for others; ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 86, 4th Century

... but the priest even if he rightly order his own life, if he have not an anxious care for yours and that of all those around him, will depart with the wicked into hell; and often when not betrayed by his own conduct, he perishes by yours, if he have not rightly performed all his part.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 86, 4th Century

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Parish Activities

Special Service: none

2025 STEWARDSHIP as of 4/25/2025

Goal:                                       $550,000

Pledged:                                   $495,585

Pledges Submitted:                  159

Needed to be Pledged:           $54,415

DOME ICONOGRAPHY financials as of 4/25/2025

Total Project value: $411,000

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

Pledged (including grant): $247,949

Number of pledges: 71

Needed: $52,153

TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

·         Sunday School – How Do We Respond to Christ? The Church is the Body of Christ

·         Philoptochos meeting at 12:00 pm – in Conference Room

·         Living Word Bookstore: New icons

·         Coffee Hour: Potluck – Fast Free. Bring a dish to share

·         Due Date to sign up for the Annual Psalter Reading Ministry. We read one katisma/day until Aug. 4. Contact Cristina Korzun if interested to participate (972)821-6161

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

·         Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 pm: OCF meeting

·         Tuesday, April 28, 8:30 pm – Goya Evening Prayers on Google Meet

·         Friday, May 2, 11:00 am: Home School Co-op

·         Sunday, May 4 – DUE DATE for submitting the names for Mother’s day celebration. Honor your Mother, Grandmother, Godmother, Wife, Sister, Aunt or a Special Friend on this day! All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Mother’s Day – Orthodox or non-Orthodox!

- IN MEMORY – Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day. *Baptismal names needed.

- IN HONOR OF – Names in Honor will receive a card notification and be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia (5 loaves of bread) on this special day.

Minimum donation of $10 or more for each name.  Please make checks payable to “St John the Baptist Philoptochos” on memo line – “Mother’s Day or pay on REALM – Mother’s Day fund. The forms are in narthex or online: http://bit.ly/mothersdaycelebration

·         Saturday, May 3, 9am – 1 pm: St. John’s Parish Picnic at River Legacy Park – Elm Grove Pavilion. Fr. Vasile and Presvytera Mirela would like to invite the whole parish to a relaxing brunch in the park. Bring your own picnic basket.

·         Tuesday, May 6, 10:00 am – 3 pm: St. Tabitha's Tuesday Meeting. We will do quilting or bring your own project.

·         Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 pm - Feed the Hungry - packing lunch bags for UGM

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Prayers Request

Prayer Request – April 27, 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:

·         Fr. Vasilios Christ                                       Vasilios, Presbyter

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

Name:                                                            Baptismal name:

·         Leo Alexander                                             Panteleimon

·         Joyce Hofland                                             *Joyce

·         Rada,Valentin, Olimpiu Teodoreanu      Rada,Valentin, Olimpiu-Adrian

·         Velva Johnson                                             Heleni

Members of our parish who are ill / in recovery:

Name:                                                            Baptismal name:

·         Norma Aguinaga                                         *Norma

·         Wes Albaugh                                                *Wes

·         Chrysanthi Andromalos                             Chrysanthi

·         Adrian Antonescu                                       Adrian

·         Elias Bahou                                                  Elias

·         Sorana Bitea                                                 Sorana

·         Michael Bogdos                                           Michael

·         Kassandra Bogordos                                   Kassandra

·         Robin Boomstra                                          *Robin

·         Jason Caros                                                  Jason

·         Margaret Chokas                                         Maria

·         Tim Cline                                                      Timothy

·         Edward Tex Collins                                     Taxiarchon

·         Mariana Cuceu                                            Maria

·         Vladimir Dempsey                                      Vladimir

·         Helen Dieb                                                    Helen

·         David Dube                                                  *David

·         Orest & Refije Duka                                   Anesti & Katherine

·         Tamara Eftimie                                           Tamara

·         Timothy Elder                                              Timothy

·         Michael & Kathy Fox                                 Michael & Katherine

·         Awni & Maryan Haddad                           Rafael & Maryan

·         Betsy Hayes                                                 Isidora

·         Armando Herrera Sr.                                   *Armando

·         Jennifer Hock                                               Zenobia

·         Steve Howton                                              *Steve

·         Heather Olivia Gregoire                              Mary

·         Harry & Virginia Karegeannes                 Haralambos & Catherine

·         Filiratos & Alina Ionita                             Filiratos & Alina

·         Petar & Slavica Ivovic                               Petar & Slavica

·         Abraham Maayeh                                       Abraham

·         George & Victoria Manos                         George & Victoria

·         Themis & Zoe Mavrelli                              Euthymia & Zoe

·         Catherine Macdonald                                 Catherine

·         Laurentiu, Laura & Liliana Nicolescu     Laurentiu, Laura & Liliana Gabriela

·         Ruby Phillips                                                 *Ruby

·         Cristina Popa                                               Cristina

·         Candice, Ricardo & Annette Reyes         *Candice, *Ricardo, *Annette         

·         Linda Saliba                                                 *Linda

·         Ted Sarros                                                     John

·         Robert Steffaro                                            Rodion

·         Elizabeth Strong                                          Elizabeth

·         Dave & Shanna Trosko                              *Dave & *Shanna

·         Georgia Vratinina                                        Georgia

·         Gary Winfrey; Hellen Yu                          *Gary; *Hellen

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

·         John & Darrel Brugman                            *John & *Darrel

·         Andrew Lucas Burlacu                               *Andrew Lucas

·         Ashley Choate                                             Maria Magdalena

·         Elizabeth Cronin                                          Elizabeth

·         Samiha Gayed                                             Samiha

·         Michael & Charlie Genovezos                 Michael & *Charlie

·         Mavra Grimm                                              Mavra

·         Gregory Kerbow                                          Gregory

·         John Koutsoufis                                           Ioannis

·         Emilia Lueth                                                Emilia

·         Constantinos & Marlen Pachou                               Constantinos & Marlen

·         Maria Lungu Post                                        Maria

·         Emily & Tempest Michael MacLeod      Emily & Michael

·         Jude & Maire Barachiel MacLeod           Jude & 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, Anastasia Sullivan                 Ana, Jason, Anastasia

·         Madalina, Tanase, Maria, Pipita Tache  Madalina, Tanase Stefan, Maria, 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:

-          Maria – Josine - Jessica – Emilia – Linda – Spaska

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Church Calendar

  • STJB Calendar

    April 27 to May 11, 2025

    Sunday, April 27

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    12:00PM Philoptochos meeting

    12:15PM Explore Orthodoxy Class (Catechism Class)

    Tuesday, April 29

    7:00PM OCF Meeting

    8:30PM GOYA Evening Prayers on Google Meet.

    Wednesday, April 30

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, May 2

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    Saturday, May 3

    9:00AM St. John's Parish Walk in the Park Fundraiser

    3:30PM Wedding Vladimir & Anna Ferguson

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, May 4

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:45AM Sunday School

    11:00AM 1 year Memorial Service Konstantinous Papaioannou

    11:15AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    Tuesday, May 6

    10:00AM St. Tabitha's Tuesday Meeting

    7:00PM OCF Meeting

    8:30PM GOYA Evening Prayers on Google Meet.

    Wednesday, May 7

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

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, May 9

    11:00AM Homeschool Co-op

    Saturday, May 10

    4:00PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, May 11

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Sunday School Fair & One year in Review

    11:00AM Blessing of the Artoklasia and Memorial Service for Mother's Day

    11:30AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

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