Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Santa Barbara, CA PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople
October 27 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Protection of the Theotokos
October 28 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasia the Martyr of Rome
October 29 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Let us honor Saint Barbara; for the all-modest one prevailed over the snares of the enemy, and was freed from them as a sparrow, with the Cross as aid and weapon.

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 if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century

Vespers
Saturdays - 5 pm

Matins
Sunday - 9:00 am

Liturgy
Sundays - 10:00 am

Parish Information
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
1205 San Antonio Creek Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Phone: (805) 683-4492
Fax: (805) 964-2774
Website: www.saintbarbara.net/
Email: office@saintbarbara.net

Proistamenos: Father Simon Thomas
Email: frsimon@saintbarbara.net

 
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, October 25th, Sixth Sunday of Saint Luke
* Orthros, 9:00 am;
Divine Liturgy, 10:00 am
* Sunday School
* Dance Practice
* Great Vespers for Saint Demetrios (in Camarillo), 7 pm

Monday, October 26th, Feast of Saint Demetrios (in Camarillo)
* Orthros, 8:30 am;
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THIS WEEK'S SERVERS
Epistle Readers:
Greek: George Mamalakis
English: Randy Langel

Acolytes: Nicholas Stathopoulos (Capt.), George & Tasso Ioannidis, Cainan Iorio, Jacob Kaminsky, Dean Papazacharioudakis, Dean & Dimitri Richardson, Jack & Will Rottman

Ushers: Peter Stathopoulos Leader), ...Read Full Text >

REGULAR FAST THIS WEEK
This week, we follow our regular fast and abstain from meat, dairy, fish, wine and oil on Wednesday and Friday.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >
Announcements
* Parish Council Visitations Are Continuing! The Parish Council Members are making visitations in teams of two. In order to facilitate the discussion, we ask you to consider your answer to these three questions: 1. What are your expectations of the Parish? 2. What do you see as your role in the Parish? 3. What are the three top priorities of the Parish?

Religious Education
* The next Orthodox Christianity 101 will be on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30 pm at the Santa Barbara Public Library. This will be a monthly class on Orthodoxy taught by Fr. Simon. The topic of this class will be the Seven Ecumenical Councils. Please mark your calendars.

* Mission Trip to Tanzania, January 17-31, 2010! Fr. Simon and Alex Haimanis will be part of a Medical & Teaching Mission. The cost is more than $3,000 to each of them. If you would like to help off-set these costs, please contact Fr. Simon.

Parish Activities
* Greek School classes (all ...Read Full Text >
Previous Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 19, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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