St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...Read Full Text >

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria
October 7 ...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 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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century


Christians…should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 5.8, 4th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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.

 
"Beye merciful as God is merciful"
We have often heard the words, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" from today`s gospel reading. At first glance this appears to be a rather simple exhortation to follow. Yet each time we read it, it provokes us to seek the deeper meaning of these words. These words are filled with the wisdom and divine revelation, words that encourage the right type of relations and behavior between ...Read Full Text >
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >
October 1, 2009
INVITATION FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS
September 29, 2009

Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

“Let us all renew our commitment to work together
and bring about the changes we pray for…”
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch ...Read Full Text >
2009 HOLIDAY PASTRY SALE
Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
P.O. Box 1149 – Durham, NC 27702
919-682-1414

Featuring pre-packaged Greek specialties for your home, office parties and gifts for friends

Proceeds to benefit the North Carolina Medical Ministry ...Read Full Text >

GOYA Event:
Tentative - October 18, 2009, after church GOYA members will go to lunch for our first meeting and election of officers (location TBD) and then go to Phillip`s Corn Maze in Cary. Please contact Cleo at 919-619-1586 or pantermakis@yahoo.com to reserve a spot. Admission for the Corn Maze is $10 per person. ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School Classes:
Sunday School classes began September 27th immediately following services. If you have not already done so, please fill out a registration 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 of ...Read Full Text >

Greek School:
Evy Glekas and the Greek School teachers met on Monday at 5:30 pm to organize this year`s classes and schedule. It was decided that classes will begin the first week of November and all classes will meet at our new Church Tentative class times are Tuesdays at 4:30 pm and Saturday at 11:00 am. Please consult ...Read Full Text >
Greek School Registration form
2009-2010


Student’s name ________________________________________

Grade (check): Beginner ______
Had classes last year(s) ______
Adult ____


Address ___________________________________________

Telephone number____________________________________

Cell phone number____________________________________

E-mail address ____________________________________

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Tear and return the above for registration

Classes will start the 1st week in November and finish the last week in May. All classes will meet at the educational Building of our new church. Schedule to be determined. Monthly tuition is $50.00 per student ($45 for second child of same family).
      Tuition should be paid by the last week of each month with checks written to: St. Barbara’s Building Fund and given to teacher(s).

Contact: Eleni ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Barbara Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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