Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Orange, CT PUBLISH DATE: June 21, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:18-23
2nd Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called ...Read Full Text >

Julian the Martyr of Tarsus
June 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Let us praise the most honorable Barbara. She thwarted the enemy's power, and through the might and strength of the Cross, she was made free in her flight to God.

Kontakion
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. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Prayer, fasting, vigil and all other Christian practices, however good they may be in themselves, do not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit: Chapter 3, The Little Russian Philokalia Vol. 1; Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood pg. 79, 19th century

Matins
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Weekdays 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Weekdays 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

Parish Information
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
480 Racebrook Road
Orange, CT 06477

Phone: (203) 795-1347
Fax: (203) 795-1348
Website: www.saintbarbara.org/
Email: church@saintbarbara.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Peter J. Orfanakos
Email: church@saintbarbara.org

 
This Weeks Services and Events
June 21 - Sunday
2nd Sunday of Matthew
Father's Day
Orthros...8:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy...9:30 a.m.

June 22 - Monday
Summer Camp Counselors Meeting...6:30 p.m.
Odyssey Dancers Rehearsal 'Intermediates'...7:00 p.m.
Odyssey Dancers Rehearsal 'Seniors'...8:00 p.m.
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The Latest Edidtion of The Ministry Now Available On-Line
View the lastest edition of The Minsitry in color on our web site www.saintbarbara.org

2008-2009 Ministry Resource Guide
The 2008-2009 Ministry Resource Guide is now available on the parish web site. It contains an overview of the educational ministries of our community and the youth ministry calendar for 2008-2009.
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Publish Date:June 14, 2009
 
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