St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-10-04
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

October 04

Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens

According to some, Hierotheus, like Saint Dionysius, was a member of the court of Mars Hill. Having first been instructed in the Faith of Christ by Paul, he became Bishop of Athens. He, in turn, initiated the divine Dionysius more perfectly into the mysteries of Christ; the latter, on his part, elaborated more clearly and distinctly Hierotheus' concise and summary teachings concerning the Faith. He too was brought miraculously by the power of the Holy Spirit to be present at the Dormition of the Theotokos, when, together with the sacred Apostles, he became a leader of the divine hymnody. "He was wholly transported, wholly outside himself and was so deeply absorbed in communion with the sacred things he celebrated in hymnology, that to all who heard him and saw him and knew him, and yet knew him not, he seemed to be inspired of God, a divine hymnographer," as Dionysius says (On the Divine Names, 3:2). Having lived in a manner pleasing to God, he reposed in the Lord.

October 06

Thomas the Apostle of the 12

The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem [7th Century, celebrated March 11], but a friend of Jerome's), quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century.



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!

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


Apolytikion of the Synaxis of John the Forerunner in the Second Mode

The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise * but the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner, * for thou wast proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets * since thou wast granted to baptize in the running waters * Him Whom they proclaim. * Wherefore having contested for the Truth, * thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings even to those in Hades * that God has appeared in the flesh * taking away the sin of the world * and granting us great mercy.


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




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. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."



Wisdom of the Fathers

There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of intention. Natural instincts impel us when, for example, we do to others what we would wish them to do to us (cf. Luke 6:31), or when we see someone suffering deprivation or in need and naturally feel compassion. Angelic powers impel us when, being ourselves impelled to something worthwhile, we find we are providentially helped and guided. We are impelled by probity of intention when, discriminating between good and evil, we choose the good.
St. Maximos the Confessor
Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century

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



Parish Activities

Sunday, October 4, 2026 – 2nd  Sunday of Luke

Epistle: II Corinthians 9:6-11; Gospel: Luke 6:31-36

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, is held on Tuesdays, at 7 pm, in the Peters Center. If you are interested, please contact our office staff: Betsy Hayes or Cristina Korzun

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: none

 

2026 STEWARDSHIP & STOREHOUSE as of 10/3/2026      

Goal:                                      $570,000

Pledged:                                 $560,064

Pledges Submitted:                 203

Needed to be Pledged:         $9,936

 

 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FESTIVAL PATRONS AND VOLUNTEERS!

MAY GOD REWARD YOUR EFFORT!

TODAY, AFTER SERVICE:

·         Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

·         Tuesday, October 6: Explore Orthodoxy Class. at 7pm in the Peters Parish Center. Open to anyone curious about the Orthodox Christian Faith, whether new to Orthodoxy, considering conversion, or a longtime member wanting to go deeper. Reading Assignment: Chapter 1.3 – Creation

·         Wednesday, October 7: Feed the Hungry. Come to help pack lunches for Union Gospel Mission.

·         Friday, October 9: Homeschool Co-op

·         Sunday, October 11: Sunday School We are studying about Saints! Everyone is welcome to join us, and we offer classes for Preschool - 12th grade on Sundays after Holy Communion. Please register your child on Realm!  Lesson: Holy Families

·         Sunday, October 11, 4:00 pm Adults Sunday School Zoom Class. This year we’ll be studying about the saints and how they can guide us to Christ. The Zoom Link is in the Forerunner Contact Cristina Korzun if you need help registering online (972) 821-6161

Sunday, October 11, 6:30 pm - Trail Life Men Meeting

 

PARKING DURING THE FESTIVAL.  Please park at the Euless Heritage Museum adjoining our property across the park, and at the Sikh Temple at the corner of Hwy 10.

On Sunday morning, Oct. 4 th, you will find the South Lot painted to indicate blocks of parking area and movement lanes. Please park in the blocks indicated by the yellow traffic paint striping. If you are remaining on site after Liturgy to work at the FoodFest, we ask you to kindly consider one of the following alternatives:

a.) either relocate your car to one of the free parking areas, or

b.) leave your car in place and offer the $5.00 parking fee to the Church for the FoodFest.

Please continue to share about our Festival on social media. Thank you!



Prayers Request

Prayer Request – October 4, 2026

Please use Baptismal Names for commemoration

Names:                                                           Baptismal names:

 

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

·         Joseph Lawrence, Scott Thomas                            *Joseph, *Scott

 

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

·         Grayson Beauvais                                                   *Grayson

·         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

·         Rildo DeSouza                                                        *Rildo

·         Helen Dieb                                                              Helen

·         David Dube                                                             *David

·         Pavlina Feichtinger                                                 Pavlina

·         Kathy Fox                                                               Katherine

·         Margareta, Adela, Gloria Fratila                             Maria Margareta, Adela, Gloria

·         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, Raphael, Mariana Morcovescu                   Maria, Raphael, Mariana

·         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

·         Gabriel Corlew                                                       *Mathew Gabriel

·         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

 

Departed in the last 40 days: Georgia, Georgia, Photios, *Ronald, *Vasile, Mihai



Church Calendar

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    October 4 to October 18, 2026

    Sunday, October 4

    8:00AM Orthros

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM 2026 Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest

    Tuesday, October 6

    7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Wednesday, October 7

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

    5:00PM Confessions

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, October 9

    10:00AM Homeschool Co-op Meeting

    Saturday, October 10

    2:30PM Wedding Matthew Moran & Barbara Davis

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, October 11

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM 40 days Memorial Service for Georgia Doukas

    11:15AM Coffee Hour

    4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults

    6:30PM Trail Life Meeting

    Monday, October 12

    6:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Tuesday, October 13

    7:00PM Explore Orthodoxy Class

    Wednesday, October 14

    5:00PM Confessions

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Friday, October 16

    8:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    10:00AM Homeschool Co-op Meeting

    Saturday, October 17

    11:00AM Baptism Mara Sinclair

    3:00PM Wedding & Reception John Cornelius & Dymphna

    4:00PM Confessions

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, October 18

    8:15AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour

    12:15PM Philoptochos Meeting

    3:00PM Wedding & Reception Matthew Baker and Amanda (Xenia) Almodovar

    4:00PM Zoom Sunday School for Adults

    6:30PM Trail Life Meeting



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