St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-07-13
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

July 13

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council

On the Sunday that falls from the 13th to the 19th of the present month, we chant the Service to the 630 Holy and God-bearing Fathers who came together for the 4th Ecumenical Council who assembled in Chalcedon in 451, to condemn Eutyches, who taught that there was only one nature, the divine, in Christ after the Incarnation, and Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who illegally received Eutyches back into communion and deposed Saint Flavian, Patriarch of Constantinople, who had excommunicated Eutyches.

In the Slavic tradition, on this Sunday, the Fathers of the first six Ecumenical Councils are all commemorated.

July 13

Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel

It is believed that the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel was transferred to this day from March 26 so that it could be celebrated more festively than in the period of the Great Fast; and, in fact, all the miracles of the Archangel are celebrated on this feast day, which has been listed here in the church books since the ninth century.

July 13

Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery

According to some, the Saint Stephen celebrated today was a nephew of Saint John of Damascus, different from the one celebrated on October 28, who later also became a Bishop.

July 15

Julitta & Kyrikos the Martyrs

Saint Julitta was from the city of Iconium. Fearing the persecution of Diocletian, she took her son Cyricus, who was three years old, and departed for Seleucia; but finding the same evil there, she went over to Tarsus in Cilicia, where the ruler arrested her. He took her son from her and tried with flatteries to draw the youth to himself. But the little one, in his childish voice, called on the Name of Christ and kicked the ruler in the belly so hard, that the tyrant became enraged and cast him down the steps of the tribunal. In this manner, the child's head was crushed, and he gave up the spirit. As for his blessed mother, she first endured many torments, and finally was beheaded in the year 296.

July 17

Marina the Great Martyr of Antioch

This Martyr lived during the reign of Claudius II (268-270). She was from Pisidia of Cilicia and was the only daughter of a certain priest of the idols. On being orphaned by her mother, she was handed over to a certain woman who instructed her in the Faith of Christ. When she was fifteen years old, she was apprehended by the ruler of Olmbrius, and when asked her name, homeland, and faith, she answered: "My name is Marina; I am the offspring of the Pisidia; I call upon the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ." Because of this she endured bonds, imprisonment, and many whippings, and was finally beheaded in the year 270. Saint Marina is especially invoked for deliverance from demonic possession.
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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 said to the Apostles triumphantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy unto the world

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Gabriel Cremeens


Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Fathers in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

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


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


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:12-35

At that time, [Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened. That very day] two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" and they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And He said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we had hoped that He was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find His body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see." And He said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was not it necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into this glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, He interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained Him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So He went in to stay with them. When He was at table with them, He took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 31.11,1.
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The Lord says to His disciples, 'Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven' (Matt. 5:16). He does not say this to urge them to show off, but to urge them to organize their lives as is pleasing to God. Just as light effortlessly attracts people's gaze, so a way of life pleasing to God draws their minds along with their eyes. We do not praise the air which shares in the brilliance of the sunlight, but the sun which is the source of this brilliance and bestows it on us. Even if we do praise the air for its brightness, we praise the sun much more. So it is when someone makes the brilliance of the Sun of righteousness (Mal. 4:2) visible through his virtuous deeds. As soon as anyone looks at him, they are immediately led towards the glory of the Father in heaven of Christ, the Sun of righteousness.
St. Gregory Palamas
Homilies Vol. 1, Homily Ten para. 14; Saint Tikhon's Seminary Press pgs. 110-111, 14th century

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
St. John Chrysostom
Unknown, 4th century

"But whosoever shall do and teach," said He, "shall be called great." For not to ourselves alone, should we be profitable, but to others also; since neither is the reward as great for him who guides himself aright, as for one who with himself adds also another.
St. John Chrysostom
Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century

Since he who cannot teach himself, yet attempts to set others right, will have many to ridicule him. Or rather such a one will have no power to teach at all, his actions uttering their voice against him.
St. John Chrysostom
Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century

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Parish Activities

Special Events: none

2025 STEWARDSHIP as of 7/11/2025

Goal:                                       $550,000

Pledged:                                   $520,169

Pledges Submitted:                  174

Needed to be Pledged:           $329,831

 

2025 SUMMER STOREHOUSES  as of 7/11/2025

Pledged:                                  $  5,690

 

DOME ICONOGRAPHY financials as of 7/11/2025

Total Project value: $411,000

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

Pledged (including grant): $255,222

Number of pledges: 86

Needed: $44,880

TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

·         Coffee Hour: Potluck (Fast Free)

·         Living Word Bookstore: “Wounded by Love”: The Life and the Wisdom of Elder Porphyrios

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

·         Wed, July 16, 7:00 pm: Gladsome Light Dialogues. We are currently reading the book “Wounded by Love” - chapter 3.

·         Fri, July 19, 9:00 am: Galaktoboureko preparation.

·         Sun, July 20: Philoptochos meeting

·         Mon, July 21, 7:00 pm: Parish Council Meeting

·         Fri- Sun: July 25-26-27: Philoptochos Rummage Sale.

·         Sunday, July 27: Prison Ministry awareness Sunday; collection for OCPM

·         Sat, August 02: Nativity Monastery Retreat with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick ‘What Does Idolatry Have to Do with Christianity?’ and ‘The Resurrection Arc of the Bible.’ This event is a fundraiser supporting the Cemetery Chapel Building Fund. RSVP: https://www.nativitymonastery.com

·          St. John the Baptist Trail Life USA Troop TX- 1313 will start the full operation in September. Stay tune! 

 

ST. JOHN GREEK FOODFEST - October 3-4-5

·         Volunteers Needed for the Festival: All parishioners needed for our church’s annual fundraiser! See volunteer coordinator Michael Strong ([email protected]) to sign up!

·         Please consider taking out an ad in the 2025 Festival booklet which is a great place to promote your business, pay tribute to a loved one, or congratulate the church on its 33rd annual festival! Ad prices remain the same ($500 for a full-page ad; $250 for half; and $125 for quarter page). 

And if your family would like to be a festival sponsor, which includes your name on the book cover, Table of 8 at Taverna Night and raffle tickets, we have several levels of sponsorship: Platinum sponsor: $1,500, Gold sponsor: $1,000; Silver sponsor: $800.

In addition, we would love your help if you know of an area business that would be interested in an ad, please reach out to us. Aug. 15: deadline for ads (text and photos). See Harriet Blake, 214-995-4290 or Debbie Manos, 214-507-5324.

  • It is time to start signing up for dance groups at the festival.  Please email Joanie Ruppel with your child’s name, age, and experience, if any.  Experience is not required for the younger groups.  We will have Opa, Young Athenians, and Olympian groups. Practice will begin early August (TBD).  [email protected]
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Prayers Request

Prayer Request – July 13, 2025 

Members of our parish who are in hospital or rehab:

Name:                                                            Baptismal name:

·         Fr. Vasilios Christ                                       Vasilios, Presbyter

·         George Neville                                             *George

·         Dylan Paddison                                           *Dylan

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:

·         Gabriel, Rita & Marina Abanoub            Gabriel, Rita & Marina

·         Norma Aguinaga                                         *Norma

·         Wes Albaugh                                                *Wes

·         Chrysanthi Andromalos                             Chrysanthi

·         Adrian Antonescu                                       Adrian

·         Elias Bahou                                                  Elias

·        Cassandra Ashford                                        Zenaida 

·         Michael Bogdos                                           Michael

·         Kassandra Bogordos                                   Kassandra

·         Robin Boomstra                                          *Robin

·         Tami, Olivia & Nathaniel Brugman        Dymphna, Theodora & Nathaniel

·         John & Darrel Brugman                            *John & *Darrel

·         Andrew Lucas Burlacu                               *Andrew Lucas

·         Jason Caros                                                  Jason

·         Ashley Choate                                             Maria Magdalena

·         Margaret Chokas                                         Maria

·         Tim Cline                                                      Timothy

·         Edward Tex Collins                                     Taxiarchon

·         Elizabeth Cronin                                          Elizabeth

·         Mariana Cuceu                                            Maria

·         Raquel & Rebecca De Souza                    *Raquel & *Rebecca

·         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

·         Susan Heaton                                               *Susan

·         Armando Herrera Sr.                                   *Armando

·         Jennifer Hock                                               Zenobia

·         Steve Howton                                              *Steve

·         Samiha Gayed                                             Samiha

·         Michael, George, Kelvin Genovezos       Michael, *Kelvin, *George, *Mary

·         Heather Olivia Gregoire                              Mary

·         Mavra Grimm                                              Mavra

·         Dr. Lucille Howton                                     Lucille

·         Domnica Iliescu                                           Mihaela

·         Filiratos & Alina Ionita                             Filiratos & Alina

·         Petar & Slavica Ivovic                               Petar & Slavica

·         Harry & Virginia Karegeannes                 Haralambos & Catherine

·         Constantinos Katsikas                                Constantinos

·         Gregory Kerbow                                          Gregory

·         John Koutsoufis                                           Ioannis

·         Emilia Lueth                                                Emilia

·         Abraham Maayeh                                       Abraham

·         George & Victoria Manos                         George & Victoria

·         Themis & Zoe Mavrelli                              Euthymia & Zoe

·         Catherine Macdonald                                 Catherine

·         Emily, Tempest & Maire MacLeod        Emily, Michael & Maire Barachiel

·         Jude, Erzsi & Brigid MacLeod                 Jude, Erzsi Rafael & Brigid Seraphim

·         Michaela Miller                                            Michaela

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

·         Ruby Phillips                                                 *Ruby

·         Constantinos & Marlen Pachou                               Constantinos & Marlen

·         Cristina Popa                                               Cristina

·         Gail & Nancy Poriotis                                 Evangelia & *Nancy

·         Maria Lungu Post                                        Maria

·         Ashley Potter                                                *Ashley

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

·         Donna Saada                                                *Donna

·         Linda Saliba                                                 *Linda

·         Ted Sarros                                                     John

·         Marika Shackelford                                    Maria

·         Georgia Souris                                              Georgia

·         Robert Steffaro                                            Rodion

·         Elizabeth Strong                                          Elizabeth

·         Ann, Jason, Anastasia Sullivan                 Ana, Jason, Anastasia

·         Madalina, Tanase, Marghioala Tache     Madalina, Tanase Stefan, Marghioala

·         Dave & Shanna Trosko                              *Dave & *Shanna

·         Sarah Varvaris                                             Sara

·         George Vittas                                               George, Reader

·         Georgia Vratinina                                        Georgia

·         Kristy, Ron, Martha, James Warkentin   Paraskeva, Ronald, Martha & James

·         Gary Winfrey;                                              *Gary

·         Hellen Yu                                                      *Hellen

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

Carolyne – Claire – Yordan – Tasha – Charlie – Constantine - Vasile

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Church Calendar

  • STJB Calendar

    July 13 to July 27, 2025

    Sunday, July 13

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    Wednesday, July 16

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Saturday, July 19

    9:00AM Galaktoboureko Preparation

    Sunday, July 20

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    12:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    Monday, July 21

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Wednesday, July 23

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Thursday, July 24

    9:00AM Philoptochos Rummage Sale - Set up

    Friday, July 25

    8:00AM Philoptochos Rummage Sale

    Saturday, July 26

    8:00AM Philoptochos Rummage Sale

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, July 27

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Philoptochos Rummage Sale (for Parishioners only)

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