St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >

John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria
November 12 ...Read Full Text >

Philip the Apostle
November 14 ...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 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -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
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - Translation by Narthex Press
For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century


But the head of every good endeavor and the guiding force of right actions is perseverance in prayer. By means of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 40.2, in Spiritual Homilies, 4th century

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

 
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
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November 4, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS MESSAGE FOR THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL FEAST DAY AND HONORS
November 2009


My Beloved,

“Let the beauty of the LORD our GOD be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands for us.”
(Psalm 90:17)


As you all know, this event has become a sacred and beloved tradition of our Metropolis of Atlanta family, as we gather ...Read Full Text >
Greek Dance Practices:
Come join the St Barbara Greek Dance Group! Practices start November 8th and are at the new St Barbara Church every Sunday 2-3:30PM. The group is open to anyone kindergarten age and older. No previous Greek dance experience necessary.
Dance instructors are Chrys Kondilis-Mangum, Cleo Pantermakis, and ...Read Full Text >

Trisagion Prayer Service:
Please join on Sunday November 8th, when Trisagion Prayers will be offered for the repose of Elias and Lula Eliadis. Frances Eliadis will host the coffee hour in memory of her parents.


A couple of reminders:
As we begin "normal" activities in our "new home" we need to remind you of a couple of important items:

When coming to church for activities, other than Sunday worship please exit and leave from the doors to the Church Hall.

Father Andrew`s office is the second door on the left as you go down ...Read Full Text >

Sunday Services at New Church
Please join us for Orthros at 9:30 am and Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am at our new Church - located at 8306 Highway 751 Durham 27713 (Exit 274 of Interstate 40 head toward Jordan Lake the church is on the right hand side about 9/10s of mile from I-40)


2009 HOLIDAY PASTRY SALE
Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
83-06 NC Hwy 751 – Durham, NC 27713
919-484-1600

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 >

Greek School:
Greek Language Classes will begin this week with classes on Tuesday November 10th at 4:30 pm and Saturday November 15th Please check our web page www.stbarbarachurchnc.org for complete details on Greek School.




TRISAGION PRAYER SERVICE:
Please join on Sunday November 8th, when Trisagion Prayers will be offered for the repose of Elias and Lula Eliadis. Frances Eliadis will host the coffee hour in memory of her parents

Dance Practices Begin:

Come join the St Barbara Greek Dance Group! Practices start November 8th and are at the new St Barbara Church every Sunday 2-3:30PM. The group is open to anyone kindergarten age and older. No previous Greek dance experience necessary.
Dance instructors are Chrys Kondilis-Mangum, Cleo Pantermakis, and Sandy Henriquez. Contact Father Andrew for more information.

2009 HOLIDAY PASTRY SALE
Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
83-06 NC Hwy 751 – Durham, NC 27713
919-484-1600

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

Proceeds to benefit the North Carolina Medical Ministry and other charities.

Order ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Barbara Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 1, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
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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