St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-09-13
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Parish Activities
Prayers Request
Church Calendar
Diakonia Newsletter

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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 Joe Sullivan


[email protected] | (817) 733-0978

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

September 13

The Consecration of the Church of the Holy Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre)

The church that is honoured far above all others is that of the Holy Resurrection, which Saint Constantine the Great constructed at the place of Golgotha, where our Saviour was crucified and buried. For a long time this place had been purposely buried beneath the earth by the Jews and heathen; furthermore, during the reign of Hadrian (117-138), a temple dedicated to Aphrodite was built over the site so that this sacred place might be even further desecrated and fall into utter oblivion. It was here that the Cross was hidden. However, at the command of the pious Emperor Constantine, excavations were made and the tokens of the saving Passion were found. It was here, then, that the very great and magnificent temple named in honour of Christ God's Resurrection-the Anastasis-was built under the supervision of the blessed Helen, while Dracilian was Eparch of Palestine and Macarius was Archbishop of Jerusalem. It was the latter, also, who exalted the venerable Cross and performed the consecration of this temple in the year 336.

September 13

Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr

Saint Cornelius was a Roman by race, a pagan by religion, a centurion in rank, an inhabitant of Caesarea of Palestine, a man pious and God-fearing who gave many alms to the people and prayed continually unto God. In accordance with an angelic vision granted to him, he sent to Joppa that they might bring the Apostle Peter. Saint Peter catechized him in the Faith of Christ and baptized all his household (Acts, ch.10). This became the beginning and the first fruits of the calling of the nations. It is said that, after this, he became a bishop, as some say, of Caesarea; but others say of Scepsis, which is not far from Troas; and that he died as a martyr.

September 14

The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross

Saint Helen, the mother of Saint Constantine the Great, when she was already advanced in years, undertook, in her great piety, the hardships of a journey to Jerusalem in search of the cross, about the year 325. A temple to Aphrodite had been raised up by the Emperor Hadrian upon Golgotha, to defile and cover with oblivion the place where the saving Passion had been suffered. The venerable Helen had the statue of Aphrodite destroyed, and the earth removed, revealing the Tomb of our Lord, and three crosses. Of these, it was believed that one must be that of our Lord, the other two of the thieves crucified with Him; but Saint Helen was at a loss which one might be the Wood of our salvation. At the inspiration of Saint Macarius, Archbishop of Jerusalem, a lady of Jerusalem, who was already at the point of death from a certain disease, was brought to touch the crosses, and as soon as she came near to the Cross of our Lord, she was made perfectly whole. Consequently, the precious Cross was lifted on high by Archbishop Macarius of Jerusalem; as he stood on the ambo, and when the people beheld it, they cried out, "Lord have mercy." It should be noted that after its discovery, a portion of the venerable Cross was taken to Constantinople as a blessing. The rest was left in Jerusalem in the magnificent church built by Saint Helen, until the year 614. At that time, the Persians plundered Palestine and took the Cross to their own country (see Jan. 22, Saint Anastasius the Persian). Late, in the year 628, Emperor Heraclius set out on a military campaign, retrieved the Cross, and after bringing it to Constantinople, himself escorted it back to Jerusalem, where he restored it to its place.

Rest from labour. A Fast is observed today, whatever day of the week it may be.

September 16

Euphemia the Great Martyr

Saint Euphemia was from Chalcedon and lived in virginity. According to some, she suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in 303; according to others, in 307. Her sacred relics are preserved in the Patriarchate in Constantinople.



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

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


Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Exaltation in the Second Mode

We offer Thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only friend of man.

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


Apolytikion for Temple of the Resurrection in the Fourth Mode

Thou hast shown the earthly beauty of the holy tabernacle of Thy glory to be like unto the splendour of the heavenly firmament, O Lord. Strengthen it for ever and ever, and accept our prayers which we unceasingly offer therein unto Thee, through the Theotokos, O Thou Who art the Life and Resurrection of all.

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


Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord.

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




Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fourth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12

On the first day of the week at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking spices, which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered His words and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the Apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But 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.

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 Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."



Wisdom of the Fathers

Our Redeemer and Maker, Who was Son of God before the ages, became Son of Man at the end of ages. Thus the One Who, through the power of His divinity, had created us to enjoy the happiness of everlasting life, might Himself restore us, through the weakness of our humanity, to recover the life we had lost.
St. Bede the Venerable
Homilies on the Gospels, 2.18. 7th Century. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 126.

For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him right, all but saying, "Think Me not a teacher in such manner as were the many of the prophets who were of earth, for I have come from heaven (but) now. None of the prophets hath ascended up thither, but I dwell there."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century



Parish Activities

Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Sunday before Holy Cross 

Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18; Gospel: John 3:13-17

Regular Hours of Services

Great Vespers Saturdays at 5:00 PM.  Sundays Orthros at 8:30 AM and Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM.  Confessions are heard on Saturday before Vespers or by appointment.

Information about Holy Communion

Holy Communion, the partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, is a Sacrament of the Orthodox Church and reserved for Orthodox Christians only, who have prepared through prayer, fasting, confession, and participation in the Divine Liturgy (1 Cor. 11:28).

Those who are not Orthodox, or who have not prepared, are warmly invited to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) at the end of the service as a sign of fellowship and blessing.

Explore Orthodoxy (aka Catechism) Class.

Our class for inquirers, Explore Orthodoxy, will start on Tuesday, September 15. If you are interested, please contact our office staff: Betsy Hayes or Cristina Korzun (972) 821-6161. 

NOTE:

The side doors of the Church are NOT to be used during services. Please do not park in the driveway on the south side of the Church; it is a fire lane and must be kept open. HEARING AIDs are available. Please see an usher!

TODAY

 

Special Service: blessing of the Sunday School students

2026 STEWARDSHIP & STOREHOUSE as of 9/11/2026 

Goal:                                      $570,000

Pledged:                                 $559,604

Pledges Submitted:                 201

Needed to be Pledged:         $10,396

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FESTIVAL!

Volunteer Spots available:         647

Occupied:                                     274

Needed to be Filled:                 373

59 shifts have nobody yet

Volunteers spots filled: 42%

TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

·         2nd tray Holy Cross Seminarian Collection – All funds collected will be forwarded to the Metropolis and distributed directly to our Metropolis’ seminarians.

·         Sunday School starts! We are looking forward to studying about Saints! Everyone is welcome to join us and we offer classes for Preschool - 12th grade on Sundays after Holy Communion. Father will provide us with a brief children’s sermon; those who are Orthodox will receive Holy Communion, and our children will go to the hall to have class for 30-45 minutes, depending on the age group. Please register your child on Realm!

·         Coffee Hour: potluck (fast free)

·         Greek Dance practice

·         5:50 pm - Trail Life will assemble to go to Vespers service.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

·         Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7:00 pm: Explore Orthodoxy class starts.

·         Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 9 am – Festival Baklava baking

·         Sunday, Sept. 27, after the liturgy – Festival Pastry packaging

·         Sunday, 27 Sept. Due date for bringing your items for the TAVERNA NIGHT AUCTION. The item should be new/unused. We accept any type of items such as dishware, sports items, jewelry, gift baskets, gift certificates. Please contact Chrysanthi Andromalos at 412-260-3747 for details.

·         Thursday, Oct. 1: TAVERNA NIGHT FOR CHARITY: Outdoor Dinner with Live Greek Music and Dance. $55/person or $440 for a table of 8. Partial proceeds benefit the NET Fort Worth charity. RSVP to Liz Strong 512-569-0903. Reservation required. Payment is due at the time of reservation. We will also sale tickets in the hall!

·         Friday, Oct. 2, 11 am – 10 pm: Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

·         Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 am–10 pm: Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 am – 4 pm: Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest



Prayers Request

Prayer Request – September 13, 2026

Please use Baptismal Names for commemoration

Names:                                                           Baptismal names:

 

Members & Family of our parish who are in hospital or rehab:

·         Joseph Lawrence Thomas                                      *Joseph

 

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

·         Leo Alexander                                                        Panteleimon

·         Joyce Bishop                                                           *Joyce

·         Rada, Valentin Teodoreanu                                    Rada, Valentin

 

Members & Family of our parish who are ill / in recovery:

·         Rev. Fr. Florin, Rev. Fr. Vasilios                           Florin & Vasilios, Presbyters

·         Theodora, Haralambia the nuns                             Theodora & Haralambia the nuns

·         Chrysanthi Andromalos                                          Chrysanthi

·         Constantin & Mindi Armeanu                                Constantin, Ruth

·         Sorin, Ovidiu, John Berca                                       Ovidiu, Mihai, John

·         Pat Ballas                                                                Panayiota

·         Harriet Blake                                                           Hariklea

·         Michael, Tera Bogdos                                            Michael, Sotiria

·         Robin, Jeraldo Boomstra                                        *Robin. *Jeraldo

·         Luis Octavio Carrillo                                              *Luis

·         Jason Caros                                                             Jason

·         Tim Cline                                                                Timothy

·         David Cole                                                              *David

·         Elizabeth Cronin                                                     Elizabeth

·         Mariana Cuceu                                                        Maria

·         Rildo DeSouza                                                        *Rildo

·         Helen Dieb                                                              Helen

·         David Dube                                                             *David

·         Pavlina Feichtinger                                                 Pavlina

·         Kathy Fox                                                               Katherine

·         Margareta Fratila                                                     Maria Margareta

·         Talita Geffen                                                           *Talita

·         Samiha Gayed, Beverly Hallett                               Samiha, *Beverly                   

·         Betsy Hayes                                                            Isidora

·         John, Rita Hines                                                     *John, *Rita

·         Andrew Hollinger                                                   Micah

·         Donald Ivanov                                                        Donald*

·         Petar, Slavica, Theodora Ivovic                              Petar, Slavica, Theodora

·         Gus Kamis                                                               Constantinos

·         Cyrick & Linda King                                              *Cyrick, *Linda

·         John Kohl                                                                John

·         Walther, Madalina, Alina, Fabian Korzun             *Walter, Madalina, Alina, Fabian

·         Filiratos, Constantinos, Valentina Korzun              Filiratos, Constantin, Valentina

·         George & Victoria Manos                                      George, Victoria

·         Michael & Mary Mavias                                        Michael, Mary

·         Michaela, Nicholas, Miller                                     Michaela, Jeremiah,

·         Maria Morcovescu                                                  Maria

·         George, Katherine Neville                                      *George, Katherine

·         Ian, Jamison Pope                                                   *Ian, *Jamison

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

·         Riley & Sharon Richardson                                    *Riley, *Sharon

·         Donna, Michael Saada                                            *Donna, *Michael

·         Shallon Salem, Linda Saliba                                   *Shallon, *Linda    

·         Ted Sarros                                                              John

·         Robert, Karen Steffaro                                            Rodion, Karen Ann               

·         Elizabeth, John, Catherine Strong                          Mary-Elizabeth, John, Catherine

·         Rhiannon Voicu                                                      Anastasia

·         Katherine Sullivan                                                  *Katherine

·         Oleg Tiganiuc                                                       Oleg

·         Georgia Vratinina                                                   Georgia

·         Mary Wilson                                                           *Mary

 

Members & Family of our parish who have chronic illnesses:

·         Tami, Olivia, Nathaniel Brugman                          Dymphna, Teodora, Nathaniel

·         Tamara Eftimie                                                       Tamara

·         Ian Fullerton                                                            Maximus

·         Michael Genovezos                                                Michael

·         Mavra Grimm                                                         Mavra

·         Armando Herrera Sr.                                              *Armando

·         Jennifer Hock                                                         Zenobia

·         Gregory Kerbow                                                     Gregory

·         John Koutsoufis                                                      Ioannis

·         Norma Aguinaga Londot, Emilia Lueth                 *Norma, Emilia

·         Abraham Maayeh                                                   Abraham

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

·         Cristina Popa                                                          Cristina

·         Maria Lungu Post, Magdalena                                Maria, Maria Magdalena

·         Emily, Tempest, Maire Manyai                              Emily, Michael, Maire Barachiel

·         Jude, Erzsi, Brigid Manyai                                     Jude, Erzsi Rafael, Brigid Serafim

·         Valeriu Adrian, Sebastian George Silea                 Valeriu Adrian, Sebastian George

·         Ann, Jason, Anthony Sullivan                                Ana, Jason, Anthony

·         Jude Thadeus Villalobos                                         Jude Thaddeus

·         Kristy, Ron, James, Lori Warkentin                       Paraskeva, *Ronald, *James, *Lori

·         Eleni; Raphael; Miranda; Eston                              Eleni; Raphael; Miranda; *Eston

 

Members & Family of our parish with limited mobility:

·         John Brugman & Darrel Behring                            *John, *Darrel

·         Kassandra Bogordos                                               Kassandra

·         Awni, Maryan Haddad                                           Awni, Moufidah

·         Dr. Lucille Howton                                                Lucille

·         Constantinos Katsikas                                             Constantinos

·         Themis, Zoe Mavrelli                                             Euthymia, Zoe

·         Gail Poriotis                                                            Evangelia

·         Marika Shackelford                                                Maria

·         Connie Yahn, Radmila, Zarko,                               Constantina, Radmila, Zarko

 

Members who fell asleep in the Lord in the last 40 days:

John Presbyter, *Angie Renee, Alexander, *Harold, John, Georgia, Elefteria, Jamil, Kathleen*, Georgia, Georgia, Photios, *Ronald, *Vasile



Church Calendar

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    September 13 to September 27, 2026

    Sunday, September 13

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour

    11:00AM Sunday School Starts

    12:00PM Greek Fest Dance Practice

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    6:30PM Trail Life Meeting

    Monday, September 14

    5:15AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, September 15

    7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Wednesday, September 16

    5:00PM Confessions

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, September 18

    10:00AM Homeschool Co-op Meeting

    Saturday, September 19

    9:00AM Men's Breakfast meeting

    10:00AM St. Tabitha Festival Sewing

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, September 20

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour

    11:00AM Memorial Service for Nabil Albduldour

    12:00PM Greek Fest Dance Practice

    4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults

    6:30PM Trail Life Meeting

    Monday, September 21

    10:00AM St. Tabitha Festival Sewing

    Tuesday, September 22

    10:00AM St. Tabitha Festival Sewing

    6:00PM Vespers

    7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Wednesday, September 23

    5:30AM Orthros and Divine Litirgy

    10:00AM St. Tabitha Festival Sewing

    5:00PM Confessions

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Thursday, September 24

    10:00AM St. Tabitha Festival Sewing

    Friday, September 25

    10:00AM St. Tabitha Festival Sewing

    10:00AM Homeschool Co-op Meeting

    6:00PM Vespers

    Saturday, September 26

    8:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    10:00AM Baklava preparation

    10:00AM Baptism Damianos Rehmet

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, September 27

    8:00AM Orthros

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Festival Pastries Packaging

    11:00AM Coffee Hour

    12:00PM Greek Fest Dance Practice

    4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults

    6:30PM Trail Life Meeting



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