St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews and the soldiers guarding did watch over Your pure and sacred body. O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life. Where by all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life. Glory unto our resurrected Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation O You alone who loves all. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - 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
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
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 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.

 
HE GAVE THE MAXIMUM
In an eastern city a few years ago there was a campaign for the erection of a hospital. A high-powered financial wizard was called to conduct it. He concluded his pep talk to the solicitors who were going out to raise the money with these wise words: "Never suggest to anyone a minimum contribution, for the minimum has a funny way of turning into the maximum."

There are many people who live by the minimum. They ...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 >
Schedule for October 11th & 18th.
Please take note of this important information.

Sunday October 11th - Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am.at the Hall Wynne Chapel. This will be the Choir`s last service at Hall Wynne. Choir members are urged to make sure they take all of their Choir materials with at the end of today`s ...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:
Please check our web page www.stbarbarachurchnc.org for complete details on Greek School.



Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >
Please take note of this important information.

Sunday October 11th - Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am.at the Hall Wynne Chapel. This will be the Choir`s last service at Hall Wynne. Choir members are urged to make sure they take all of their Choir materials with at the end of today`s liturgy.

Sunday October 18th - Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy 10:30 am - YOUTH SUNDAY. Our college youth choir will sing and John Stonestreet will offer the homily. THIS WILL BE THE LAST SERVICE at Hall Wynne Chapel.

UPDATES WILL SENT TO PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS OF SAINT BARBARA`S AS SOON AS POSSIBLE VIA E-MAIL AND RECORDED MESSAGE ON THE CHURCH VOICE MAIL.
Previous St. Barbara Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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