St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: September 13, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 14 ...Read Full Text >

Euphemia the Great Martyr
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love
September 17 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
We offer Thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only friend of man. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


For as some noble champion by lifting on high and dashing down his antagonist, renders his victory more glorious,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


"He gave His Only-begotten Son," not a servant, not an Angel, not an Archangel. And yet no one would show such  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 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.

 
Always with love

Always criticize with love. It was said a great teacher that when she had to criticize a student, or someone she always did so with her arm around the person, so that the criticism was also an act of encouragement.

Saint Paul writes, "Above all, love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sins" (1Peter 4:8). Love radiates a love to others that absorbs and overlooks the "dark spots" in others. ...Read Full Text >
September 11, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 87/09

September 14, 2009
     
To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical ...Read Full Text >
Philoptochos to Meet:
The first Philoptochos Meeting of the new Ecclesiastical New Year will take place Sunday after the Divine Liturgy. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending. New members are always welcome.


Memorial Prayers:
We will remember Michael Vassilaides, long time chanter of Saint Barbara Church, with a memorial prayer service this Sunday. Michael fell asleep in the Lord, thirty five years ago on September 13th. Please join us as we remember him and his years of service to Saint Barbara.


Youth Sunday:
Our monthly observance of “youth” Sunday will take place on September 20th. We encourage and urge our young people to attend Divine Liturgy on this day and to actively participate in various parts of the Liturgy. For more information please contact Eleni Steadman (esteadman@nn.rr.com) or Father Andrew


Sunday School Classes:
Sunday School classes will begin September 27th immediately following services. If you have not already done so, please fill out the attached form for your children aged 4 through high school to aid the Sunday school staff in preparing for classes. We are looking forward to sharing a deeper understanding ...Read Full Text >
Sunday School and Youth Activities Registration Form

1. Please complete one form per child.

Name of Child_______________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________

Name day Celebrated on: ________________________

Grade entering this fall: ___________     

School ______________________________________

Name of Parents _____________________________________________

Address ______________________________________

City _____________________State ___ Zip _____________

Phone _______________________

E mail___________________________________________

2. My child is interested in:

Serving in the Altar ___ (Boys only 8-18)
joining GOYA ___ (12 year olds through High School)
joining HOPE/JOY ___ (Preschool - 11 year olds)
Greek Language classes ___ (Saturday or Monday)
Greek Folk Dancing ___ (Practices before Greek Festival)

3. Parents ...Read Full Text >
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