St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: August 17, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17

BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-34
9th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, ...Read Full Text >

9th Sunday of Matthew
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Thaddeus the Apostle of the 70
August 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
From on High did You descend, O merciful Lord, for us did You endure, three days in the tomb that we may be, released from passions in this world, You who are our resurrection and our life Glory unto You O Lord. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. - Translation by Narthex Press
The very fire which purifies gold, also consumes wood. Precious metals shine in it like the sun, rubbish burns  ...Read Full Text >
-Dr. Alexandre Kalomiros, The River of Fire, pp. 17 & 19, 20th century


Christ did not command the winds to cease at that time, but Himself stretched forth His hand and took hold of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century


And then we shall hear Him calling out and saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. This truth is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century

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.

 
AWARENESS OF THE PRESENT
Fr. Kevin Millsaps, HOLY TRINITY, Bluff City, TN
Awareness of the present

Death is the touchstone of our attitude to life. People who are afraid of death are afraid of life. It is impossible not to be afraid of life with all its complexity and dangers if one is afraid of death. This means that to solve the problem of death is not a luxury. If we are afraid of death we will never be prepared ...Read Full Text >
August 13, 2008
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON THE DORMITION
On Friday, we will celebrate the culmination of the month of August - the Dormition of the Theotokos, the Mother of our Lord, the number one intercessor for us with her Son in Heaven. Yet we feel that we are close to her and connected to her, that she is one of us, a human woman, a mother who has ...Read Full Text >
Ordination of Thad Roupas
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios will ordain Thad Roupas to the Holy Diaconate during the Divine Liturgy at Panagia Prousiotissa Greek Orthodox Monastery on Saturday, August 23rd. – The Divine Liturgy will begin at 9:00 am and will be preceded by the chanting of the service of the Hours at 7:00 am. For ...Read Full Text >

Youth Sunday
Our monthly "Youth Sunday" will be celebrated this Sunday, August 17th, young people of the Parish Family are invited and encouraged to participate in various activities of the worship service.


Welcome Committee Meeting:
Monday, August 18th, The Welcome Committee will once again meet at Mariakakis`Fine Foods, at 6:00 PM for reviewing the decisions made at the past meeting and establishing a rotating roster for serving in the narthex.



Letter from His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios:
August 13, 2008

Rev. Fr. Andrew Koufopoulos
And the Faithful of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Durham, NC

My dearly beloved in the Lord,

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,as working for the Lord not for men.” Colossians 3:23

As we look forward to ...Read Full Text >
Young people - join us for our monthly "Youth Sunday".

August 17th - Sunday 9th of Matthew
Myron of Cyzikos
Hymn of Resurrection: Plagal 4th Tone page 89
Epistle Reading: 1 Cor.3:9-17
Gospel Reading Matthew 14:23��
Altar Servers Ian Jewell Dominic Brancazio, Alex and Will McGinnis

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Ordination of Thad Roupas:

Thad Roupas will be ordained to the Holy Diaconate during the Divine Liturgy at Panagia Prousiotissa Greek Orthodox Monastery on Saturday, August 23rd. – The Divine Liturgy will begin at 9:00 am and will be preceded by the chanting of the service of the Hours at 7:00 am. For Directions see below. Please be advised that there is a dress code (see below) and all those attending are asked to abide by this dress code.

Deacon Thad will ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Barbara Church Bulletins
Publish Date:August 10, 2008
Publish Date:August 3, 2008
Publish Date:August 1, 2008
Publish Date:July 27, 2008
Publish Date:July 20, 2008
 
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