St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: March 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
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Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel
March 26 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow.
March 24 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh-bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world ever more. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Save O Lord, O Lord Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the Faith, and protect Your people through Your Holy Cross, Your Holy Cross. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion of the Church
Let us honor Saint Barbara, for she hath broken the snares of the enemy; and like a sparrow, she, the all-modest maiden, was delivered out of them by the help and weapon of the Cross. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century


When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace  ...Read Full Text >
-Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross

Matins
9:30am Sundays at Hall-Wynne Chapel
1113 West Main Street - Durham NC

Liturgy
10:30am Sunday at Hall-Wynne Chapel

Parish Information
St. Barbara Church
P.O.Box 1149
Durham, NC 27702-1149

Phone: (919) 682-1414
Fax: (919) 960-4492
Website: www.stbarbarachurchnc.org/

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Andrew Koufopoulos
Email: Koufopoulos@Bellsouth.Net

Other Parish Info
Office hours - Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM till Noon and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Please note - when calling the Church you will be connected to the voice mail - you can either leave a message or press the "ZERO" key and your call will be transffered to Father's Office or his cell phone.

 
HOLY AND GREAT LENT ?
The true fast, my brothers and sisters, must be observed not only with the body, but also with the soul.

Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
Fast from complaint; feast on appreciation.
Fast from worry; feast on God’s blessed assurance.
Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from bitterness; feast on compassion and ...Read Full Text >
March 18, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` REFLECTIONS ON THE ANNUNCIATION
“Today is the beginning of our salvation,
And the revelation of the eternal mystery!
The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin
As Gabriel announces the coming of Grace.
Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos:
"Rejoice, O Full of Grace, The Lord is with ...Read Full Text >

March 18, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS MESSAGE ON GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
March, 2009

My dearly beloved,

On this blessed and glorious Day of Independence, I greet you with love and joy in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, giving thanks and praise for all the abundant blessings in our lives, especially the great gift of freedom.

The ...Read Full Text >
Youth Sunday
Having returned refreshed and relaxed from their "spring breaks" our college youth Choir will sing this Sunday March 22nd and OCF Chaplain John Stonestreet will offer the homily on the scripture readings of the day. Please join us.



Parish Assembly Meeting
A Parish Assembly Meeting will take place after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday March 22nd 2009. Agenda Items include the 2009 Budget and finances.




Weekly Lenten Services
We remind our faithfull parishioners that we will celebrate the Salutations to the Virgin Mary at 7:00 pm on Friday, March 20th, and 27th. Please make note of these special services and join us. PARISHIONERS ATTENDING SERVICES AT NIGHT ARE ASKED TO USE THE SIDE DOUBLE DOORS TO ENTER THE CHAPEL. MANY THANKS ...Read Full Text >

“OPA” Luncheon:
OPA is making plans to meet for lunch st “BENETIS RESTAURANT” on Thursday March 26th at 12 Noon. We need to have an accurate head count by March 19th. If you plan on attending please call Agape Blackley 383-4990 and let her know you are planning on attending. “BENETIS” is located in the Greenwood Commons ...Read Full Text >

An Appeal for Health Care Kits;
During this Holy Lenten Season our Philoptochos ladies will be assembling Health Care Kits to aid families in crises whose very survival depends upon our charity. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 5 following Church Services. Donations of the following items are still needed: metal nail file or ...Read Full Text >

Easter Bread (Tsourekia) Orders:
Helen Paliouras is once again accepting orders for Easter Bread loaves (tsourekia).

Please call Helen at 919-942-4229 with your order--delivery will be on Greek Orthodox Palm Sunday, April 12, after Liturgy at Hall-Wynne Chapel, unless other arrangements are made ahead of time.

All ...Read Full Text >

Greek Festival 2009:
Please mark your calendars to set aside the weekend of May 15-17 to work at our Church's annual Greek Festival. The Committee will be setting up sign up sheets after Divine Liturgy during the month of April. We ask everyone to try to commit to at least a four hour shift each day of the festival, although ...Read Full Text >

GOYANS SAVE THE DATE!!! APRIL 25TH
The Raleigh GOYA has graciously invited the Durham GOYA to join them in their next Outreach Ministry Project. Every year they clean the kitchens at the South Wilmington Street Homeless Men`s Shelter. The Shelter has reserved April 25th as the date for us to clean. Please save the date and I will post more ...Read Full Text >

Dance Practices
We are down to a handful of weeks for dance practice before the festival! Considering Easter and Spring Breaks, that takes away even more weeks! Here is a list of the remaining dates available for dance practice - please mark your calendars. The dates with the (*)are practices that are moved to Saturday. We ...Read Full Text >
REMINDERS:

March 22nd Parish Assembly immediately following Divine Liturgy.

Dance practice - 3-4:30 pm.

GOYA Meeting with Holy Trinity GOYA - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

OPA Luncheon @ Benetis on March 26th

4th Salutations to the Virgin Mary Friday March 27th 7:00 pm Parishioners attending services at night are asked to enter and leave the Chapel by the side double doors. Thank You!

Donations will be accepted for Flowers that are used During Holy Week - after the weekly Divine Liturgies. Donations may also be sent to Saint Barbara Church P.O. Box 1149 Durham NC 27702-1149 and in the memo area please write "Easter Flowers".

Please read the "Parish News and Events" Sections for more information on these and other activities and events.
Previous St. Barbara Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
Publish Date:February 22, 2009
Publish Date:February 15, 2009
Publish Date:February 8, 2009
Publish Date:February 1, 2009
 
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