Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Orange, Connecticut PUBLISH DATE: March 21, 2004

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

James the Confessor
March 21 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas I, Patriarch of Constantinople
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament ...Read Full Text >

Festal Apolytikion
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within ...Read Full Text >

Apolytikion for James the Confessor
O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their ...Read Full Text >

Apolytikion of the Church
Let us praise the most honorable Barbara. She thwarted the enemy's power, and though the might and strength of ...Read Full Text >

Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory ...Read Full Text >
He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th 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, Connecticut 06477

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

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

 
This Weeks Services and Events
Sunday, March 21
Phioptochos Fasolatha Luncheon.12:00 noon
JOY & GOYA Family Ice Skating at Milford Ice Pavilion...3-4:30 pm
Pan-Orthodox Vespers at Saint Nicholas Antiochian Church in Bridgeport...4:00 pm

Monday, March 22
Compline...6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 23
Choir ...Read Full Text >

Philotochos Lenten Luncheon
The Saint Barbara Philoptochos Invites you to attend their Annual Lenten Luncheon this Sunday, March 21, 2004 immediately following the Church Services. The Menu includes: Fasolatha, Meatless Pastichio, Taramosalata, Olives, Wine, Coffee and Dessert. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12. ...Read Full Text >

Saint Barbara 2004 Stewardship Pledge Cards Are Due
The Stewardship Pledge Cards for 2004 have been received by all parishioners. Please give dedicated and sacrificial attention to completing and signing your card as soon as possible with an eye toward helping your church reach its Stewardship goal. Last year’s Stewardship at Saint Barbara was our best year ...Read Full Text >

The March Ministry Now Available in Full Color
The March Edition of our monthly newsletter ‘The Ministry’ is available in full color on-line. Please visit our website and read our newsletter today. www.saintbarbara.org

Philotochos Fashion Show
The Philoptochos of Saint Barbara Announces their annual Fashion Show which will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 12 noon at The Belvedere (70 Pond Lily Ave, New Haven, CT) The Fashions being presented are by BK & CO. and BK after 5 of West Hartford. Tickets are $35 and proceeds will benefir the ...Read Full Text >

Theology on Tap
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Announces Its Next Installment Of Theology on Tap
“Orthodoxy and The Saints”
With Special Guest - Father George Poulos

Wednesday, March 31, 2004 from 7:15 - 9:00 pm
At the Saint Barbara Parish House

Don’t miss this opportunity to gather in a casual ...Read Full Text >

Golden Years Trip to Broadway - Fiddler On The Roof
The Golden Years Group of Saint Barbara has made arrangements to travel to New York City on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 to take in a Broadway Show and enjoy a wonderful Meal.

Show: Fiddler On The Roof at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street. Don’t Miss this Broadway revival of one of the best ...Read Full Text >

Golden Years Trip to Broadway - The Boy Form Oz
The Golden Years Group of Saint Barbara has made arrangements to once again travel to New York City on Wednesday, August 8, 2004 to take in a Broadway Show and enjoy a wonderful Meal.

Show: The Boy From Oz at Broadway’s Imperial Theater, is a new musical staring Hugh Jackson. The Boy From Oz tells ...Read Full Text >

Used Car Donation Program
Thinking of Donating Your Old Car To Charity?

Why not donate it to Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church As A Tax Deductible Donation?

Simply Call Toll Free 1-877-227-7487 Ext. 1662(Have Title With You)

Cars, Boats, Trucks, RV’s, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Vans, Jet-skis. Motor Homes and ...Read Full Text >

Printer Cartfidge Recycling Program
Don’t Throw Out Your Used Printer Cartridges! Saint Barbara has partnered with the GreenFund Network to create a unique fund-raising opportunity through printer cartridge recycling.

Simply return used printer cartridges instead of throwing them in the trash. There is no cost to you for your ...Read Full Text >

Saint Barbara eNews: Subscribe Today!
Want to get the news from Saint Barbara Church every week on your computer at home or work? Simply visit our web site at www.saintbarbara.org and click the “Our E-Newsletter” link. There you will find a place to enter your e-mail address.

Would you Like To Sponsor the Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship following church services every Sunday is now being sponsored by individual families in the community. Those interested in sponsoring should contact Helen Wachter (281-6078) or Karen Kerames (799-3115).

Saint Barbara Book and Icon Store
Please come and see the new icon of the Blessed White Angel written by the blessed hand of our own Roula Kariofyllis and also handmade blessed crosses brought from the monastery on the island of Tinos by Yota Tjimis. Proceeds from these works will go directly to the Pantocrator Fund. A number of new gift ...Read Full Text >

Previous Week’s Services Available On-Line
Have you ever tried to remember the exact passage that you heard in Sunday’s Epistle or Gospel Lesson after you have returned from Church but just can’t recall the passage? After hearing the Sermon have you ever wished that a friend or family member had been present because you felt that they would have ...Read Full Text >
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios on the Feast of the Annunciation and Greek Independence Day

March 18, 2004
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His All Holiness Bartholomew Celebrates Divine Liturgy at St. John Cathedral, Meets with Religious Leaders, Kofi Annan, Mayor Bloomberg and Senator Clinton and Inaugurates Byzantine Exhibition

March 17, 2004
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of over 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, arrived in New Jersey on Saturday, March 13 to begin his fifth visit to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and first official pastoral visit to the Metropolis of New Jersey. Welcoming His All Holiness upon his arrival at Morristown, NJ Airport were His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, diplomats, officials, clergy and laity of the Metropolis of New Jersey. ...Read Full Text >
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