The Rev. Dr. James Detrich

I’m excited to return to the Diocese of Dallas. This is where I was confirmed and ordained, and, most importantly, fell in love with the beauty of Anglican spirituality. The road back hasn’t been easy! But I celebrate God’s faithful provision in always showing me the way.

The way he led me to Church of the Incarnation all those years ago. I was a doctoral student at Dallas Theological Seminary, and I was challenged one day by a fellow student. He observed how I hadn’t lived up to my convictions. So much of what I believed about the church was inconsistent with my current confession, since I was at that time firmly ensconced in a local bible church. That discussion got the ball rolling. 

A doctoral degree, a confirmation, a call to Holy Orders—and six years later --  I served with Fr. Turbeville and the wonderful folks at Holy Trinity By the Lake (Rockwall). So many blessings reigned down from my time at that parish. I was ordained a deacon and a priest there, and I gained valuable knowledge in how to lead a church. Holy Trinity was the sending agent for my next stop: rector of St. Andrew’s in Farmers Branch. A sense of pride doesn’t quite articulate the way I feel about what we accomplished together in those years. 

I then became the rector of St. John’s in Norman, Oklahoma. It was an experience filled with much joy. And now I'm called to serve St. Paul Ellis County.  When I saw the spirit that’s there at the parish and realized the great potential they have for an even greater vitality, I knew I wanted to be there. Thanks to the Lord of all provision it’s become a reality. I’m excited to begin this new adventure on September 8! LeEtta and I are thrilled to be back serving with all of you. 

 

The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Papazoglakis

Beginning October, 1, 2024, The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Papazoglakis will begin serving as Priest in Charge at St. James on the Lake. Mtr. Elizabeth comes to the Diocese of Dallas from the Diocese of Albany in New York where she has served for the past eleven and a half years. Prior to serving in Albany, Mtr. Elizabeth served in the Diocese of Milwaukee. Before ordination, Mtr. Elizabeth was a family counselor. She and her husband, The Rev. Dr. Tom Papazoglakis, have been married 47 years and have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. She is very excited to be called to St. James on the Lake.

 

The Rev. Dr. Tom Papazoglakis

Beginning October 1, 2024, The Rev. Dr. Thomas “Tom” Papazoglakis will begin serving as Priest in Charge at St. Matthias Church. Fr. Tom comes to the Diocese of Dallas from the Diocese of Albany where he has served for the past eleven and a half years.  Prior to serving in Albany, Fr. Tom served for eleven years in the Diocese of Milwaukee.  Before ordination, Fr. Tom was an architect in Louisiana for 20 years. He and his wife, The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Papazoglakis, have been married for 47 years and have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. He looks forward to serving at St. Matthias.