St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-07-27
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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





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 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

When the Angelic powers were at Your tomb, then they that guarded You became as dead. And Mary stood beside the grave seeking Your immaculate body. You devasted Hades and were not tried by it. You met the Virgin and granted life to us. O Lord Who are risen from the dead, glory to You.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Panteleimon in the Third Mode

O holy prizewinner and healer Panteleimon, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

On the mount Thou wast transfigured, and Thy disciples, as much as they could bear, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; that when they should see Thee crucified, they would know Thy Passion to be willing, and would preach to the world that Thou, in truth, art the Effulgence of the Father.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10.

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.


Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Parish Activities

Special Events: none

2025 STEWARDSHIP as of 7/25/2025

Goal:                                       $550,000

Pledged:                                   $520,768

Pledges Submitted:                  175

Needed to be Pledged:           $28,057

2025 SUMMER STOREHOUSES  as of 7/25/2025

Pledged:                                  $  6,690

DOME ICONOGRAPHY financials as of 7/6/2025

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:

·         2nd tray collection for OCPM (Prison Ministry)

·         Coffee Hour (Potluck)

·         Living Word Bookstore: new arrivals! Come and See!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

·         Wednesday, July 30, 7 pm: Gladsome Light Dialogues. We are currently reading the book “Wounded by Love” – ch. 5.

·         Saturday, August 02 9:30 am – 3:00 pm: Nativity Monastery Retreat with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick. Father Andrew will deliver two inspiring talks:

•  What Does Idolatry Have to Do with Christianity?

•  The Resurrection Arc of the Bible

Location: Kemp, 17671 Co Rd 4057, Kemp, TX 75143

Cost: This event is a fundraiser supporting the Cemetery Chapel Building Fund. Please consider a donation of at least $20 to cover the cost of the event. Donations over $20 will be added to the cemetery chapel building fund.

Registration: Guests must register in advance. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited spots 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.

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Prayers Request

Prayer Request – July 27, 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

·         Carlos Johnson                                        Christopher

·         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 27 to August 10, 2025

    Sunday, July 27

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

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

    Wednesday, July 30

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Friday, August 1

    6:00PM Small Paraklesis & Procession with the True Wood of the Cross

    Saturday, August 2

    9:30AM Fundraiser Retreat at Nativity Monastery In Kemp, TX

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, August 3

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    6:00PM Great Paraklesis

    Monday, August 4

    6:00PM Small Paraklesis

    Tuesday, August 5

    6:00PM Vigil for Transfiguration

    Wednesday, August 6

    6:00AM Hours and Divine Liturgy

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

    6:00PM Great Paraklesis Service

    7:00PM Gladsome Light Dialogues

    Thursday, August 7

    6:00PM Small Paraklesis

    Friday, August 8

    5:00PM Confessions

    6:00PM Great Paraklesis Service

    Saturday, August 9

    11:00AM Visitation Walter (Vladimir) Dempsey at St. Barbara OCA Ft. Worth

    12:00PM Memorial Service for Walter (Vladimir) Dempsey at St. Barbara OCA Ft. Worth

    1:00PM Mercy meal for Walter (Vladimir) Dempsey at St. Barbara OCA Ft. Worth

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, August 10

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour - Potluck

    3:00PM Ageless Wonders Meeting

    6:00PM Great Paraklesis

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