St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Zechariah the Prophet
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Vlassios the Holy Martyr of Sebaste
February 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When you descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant dignity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead. All the hosts of heaven's powers did proclaim and cry out, O life giving Christ and our God we give glory. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press

Matins
9:30am Sundays

Liturgy
10:30am Sunday

Parish Information
St. Barbara Church
8306 NC Highway 751
Durham, NC 27713-6860

Phone: (919) 484-1600
Fax: (919) 960-4492
Website: www.stbarbarachurchnc.org/
Email: stbarbaradurham@verizon.net

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

 
GOD`S CAKE
Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God have to do this to me?"

Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she`s failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I ...Read Full Text >
February 1, 2010
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For The Feast Of Saint Photios And Saint Photios National Shrine Day - February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Feast of Saint Photios
Saint Photios National Shrine Day

                              
To the Most Reverend ...Read Full Text >
February 2, 2010
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE SUNDAY OF THE LAST JUDGMENT
Following up on the idea that each Sunday during the has a particular lesson to teach us, based on the Gospel, so that we have learned about prayer and humility from the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, and about God’s love and forgiveness from the parable of the Prodigal ...Read Full Text >

February 2, 2010
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE ST. PHOTIOS SHRINE PILGRIMAGE
As we are still at the beginning of our journey through the New Year, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, giving thanks that we have been given yet another gift of time to serve Him with joy and gladness!

The St. Photios Shrine plays an important and vital role for ...Read Full Text >
Memorial Service:
On Sunday Memorial Services will remember Theodora Vlachos, 5 years, offered by Demetra Vlachos. We will also remember Cleopatra Papazachariou,3 years, offered by her daughter Sophia Zoumbos.


PARISH ASSEMBLY MEETING:
There will be a Parish Assembly Meeting on Sunday February 7th, after the Divine Liturgy. The main agenda item will be the 2010 Budget.


Coffee Hour Host
Today's coffee hour host is hosted by Demi Vlachos and Sophia Zoumbos. In memory of their mothers Theodora Vlachos and Cleopatra Papazachariou, for whom a Memorial Service was offered today. Please join us for fellowship after today’s liturgy.


Sunday School Vasilopita:
A Vasilopita celebration for the young people of Sunday School and our Parish Youth will take place on Sunday during the coffee fellowship hour, but in one of the classrooms. Catherine Mariakakis as offered to make a special vasilopita with multiple coins. Thank you Catherine!


Dance Practice:
Dance practice 2-3:30PM. All are welcome to come participate. No previous Greek dancing ability required. Anyone interested in more information about the group, please contact Sandy Henriquez, Cleo Pantermakis,or Chrys Kondilis-Mangum.


INVITATION to the MARDI GRAS DINNER & DANCE
All Parishioners, singles, families, students and friends are cordially invited to come and enjoy a wonderful evening – dining, dancing and merrymaking – on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the new St. Barbara Fellowship Hall. 8306 NC H-wy 751, Durham 27713.

Have a delicious dinner, with wine and ...Read Full Text >

AHEPA NEWS
Please note that several AHEPA scholarships are available :

1) Any High School graduate who belongs to the St. Barbara Parish is eligible to apply for a local AHEPA Scholarship. Applications are available from our Scholarship Chairman, brother Lou Tsipis [ ltsipis@nc.rr.com ] Deadline to hand in ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Membership Tea:
The Philoptochos reminds everyone of their Membership Tea next Sunday after the Divine Liturgy. Please join them for refreshments, and to learn more about the work of Philoptochos in our Parish,our State, and Nation.


Save the Date - Greek Festival 2010:
SAVE THE DATES! April 30 – May 2, 2010
The St. Barbara Greek Festival will take place on Fri., Sat. and Sun., April 30, May 1 and May 2, 2010 at East Chapel Hill High School. This is the main annual fundraising (and fun-raising!) event sponsored by our Parish community, and requires the dedication, time ...Read Full Text >
Find Them, Greet Them, Love Them: Redefining Our Ministry To Young Adults

January 29, 2010
In an effort to revitalize young adult ministry in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will launch a 2010 National Awareness Campaign for Young Adults ...Read Full Text >
REMINDERS:

Sunday February 7:

Memorial Service - Theodora Vlachos and
                Cleopatra Papazachariou

PARISH ASSEMBLY MEETING - After Liturgy

Dance Practice - 2-3:30 pm

AHEPA Mardi Gras Dinner Dance - February 13 at 6 pm

Philoptochos Membership Tea - February 14

FOR MOR INFORMATION ON THESE EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE "PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS" TAB.
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