Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Orange, CT PUBLISH DATE: November 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

BRETHREN, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 12:16-21
9th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to ...Read Full Text >

Archippus the Apostles,Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
November 22 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyr Cecilia and Those with Her
November 22 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
Today is the prelude of God's pleasure and the proclamation of man's salvation. The Virgin is clearly made manifest in the temple of God and foretells Christ to all. Let us also cry out to her with mighty voice, "Hail, fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation." -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
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
Everyone busies himself about elegant and clean clothing for the body, everyone tries to dress with taste and  ...Read Full Text >
-Father John of Kronstadt, My Life in Christ

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

 
November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
A Happy and Safe Thanksgiving to All!
As we gather for the national celebration of Thanksgiving, may our merciful Lord continue to shed His bountiful blessings upon our country, our community, our Church and our families! As many people travel during this time, please remember to begin and end any trips with prayers asking for God`s blessings ...Read Full Text >

This Weeks Services and Events
Sunday, November 22
9th Sunday of Luke
Orthros...8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy...9:45 a.m.
Sunday School...9:45 a.m.
Altar Boy Seminar...12:00 noon
Saint Barbara Midget Basketball Team vs. Annunciation at Annunciation, Stamford...2:00 p.m.
Saint Barbara Junior Basketball Team vs. ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Babysitting Night
The Saint Barbara GOYA is offering a Babysitting Night to assist the parents of our community. On Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 5:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in the Lightle Community Center at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. There is a $6.00 an hour fee per family. To make a reservation please contact the ...Read Full Text >

Saint Barbara Scrip Program
Gift Cards Benefit Saint Barbara Church! Please don`t forget about the Saint Barbara Scrip program. The Scrip Desk is open during Coffee Hour on Sundays and has a valuable selection of gift cards for local and national vendors, various gas stations, clothing stores and many others. Every purchase you make ...Read Full Text >

Premier Designs Jewelry PTO Fundraiser
Did you miss the Premier Designs Jewelry Showing?
It’s time to pick up your jewelry order.
After services this Sunday in the Education Center during coffee hour.

Additional orders can still be placed today
and picked up on Dec. 13th,in plenty of time for Christmas giving. If you are in need ...Read Full Text >

Weekly Bible Study
Join Rev. Joel McEachean as he leads a Bible Study Class on Monday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. This class provides parishioners an oppotunity to closely study the Bible and better understand its meaning.

Advanced Greek Dance
Beginning this Monday at 6:30 p.m. this class is scheduled to meet on the first Monday of every month and provides an opportunity for those familiar with Greek Dancing to learn new dances and intricate dance steps and routines
The Passing Of Patriarch Pavle Of Serbia

November 19, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, writing on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod and the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, conveyed with great sorrow condolences on the passing of the Patriarch of Serbia, the late Pavle, Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade and Karlovci on November 15. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 15, 2009
Publish Date:November 1, 2009
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
 
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