St. Barbara Church, Durham, NC PUBLISH DATE: March 21, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
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Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel
March 26 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus Saturday
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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 for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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
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
Hear at least how this same John, he who now came to Him for these things, everywhere gives up the first place to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Let us then become lowly, that we may be high. For most utterly doth arrogance abase. ... Abraham saith, "I am  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 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

 
Servants First!
"Whoever wants to be first must be the willing slave of all" (Mark 10:32-45).

Dearly beloved in Christ, we have now reached the 5th Sunday of Lent, as we continue to approach the life-giving passion and resurrection of the Lord. The time grows short. The eyes of the enemy of our souls are ceaselessly upon us. It is time to remind ourselves of the words of our Lord to His disciples, "Why are you sleeping? Rise and ...Read Full Text >
March 18, 2010
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For The Feast Of The Annunciation And The Day Of Greek Independence
March 25, 2010
Feast of the Annunciation
Day of Greek Independence


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical ...Read Full Text >
March 18, 2010
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
March 25, 2010

My dearly beloved,

On this blessed and glorious Day of Independence, I greet you with love and joy in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, giving thanks and praise for all the abundant blessings in our lives, especially the great gift of freedom and ...Read Full Text >

March 18, 2010
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` INVITATION TO THE ANNUAL PASCHA PICNIC
March 13, 2010

My beloved in the Lord,

“Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father,
so that we too might walk in newness of life”
(Rom.6: 4)

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we approach the end of our shared Lenten ...Read Full Text >

March 18, 2010
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON ST. MARY OF EGYPT
My dear ones, throughout Great Lent we have been speaking about the theme or the focus, or the lessons to be learned, from each Sunday during Lent. Now we are at the fifth Sunday of Great and Holy Lent – the following Sunday will be Palm Sunday. At this time, we see an even greater emphasis on ...Read Full Text >
Altar Flowers Arrangements:
Today`s Altar Flower Arrangements were donated by Lou Constantinou and Catherine Constantinou. One arrangement in memory the following: Hariklia, Ioannis, Kristallo, Themelis, Michael John, Eternal be their memory.

The second arrangement is in honor of Catherine Constantinou's Birthday. Wishing her ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos "Walk/Run":
The Philoptochos will be walking in their initial fellowship circle Saturday, March 27th, 2010 in the Durham City Great Human Race. The race sponsors several nonprofit`s in the city of Durham. It is a 5k walk and 5k race. The philoptochos will be walking with their tshirts! This fellowship circle is open to ...Read Full Text >

Notes from Helen Paliouras:
Helen Paliouras will have a limited number of Easter Breads to sell Sunday, March 28 (Palm Sunday) after church in the Fellowship Hall--it will be on a first come, first serve basis. The loaves will sell for $10 a piece and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to benefit the charitable works of International ...Read Full Text >

Altar Servers to meet::
ALTAR SERVERS - will meet on Sunday March 14th after the Divine Liturgy - anyone interested in serving in the Altar is invited to attend. For more information contact Burt Keener or Father Andrew.


AHEP News:
Locally - all high school graduates who belong to our Parish are eligible to apply; District 3 Scholarships are available to all sons and daughters of AHEPA/DoP members who are beginning or continuing their undergraduate studies at any College or University; and AHEPA National Scholarships are available to ...Read Full Text >

2010 PLEDGE FORM for STEWARDSHIP and CAPITAL Funds
All parishioners have been mailed their Pledge Forms for 2010.

Please, make a pledge for both Stewardship and Capital Fund and return the form to the Parish Treasurer in the self-addressed envelope.

The Parish needs your support urgently, and a generous pledge with immediate payment of a ...Read Full Text >

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.



Services this week:

Wednesday March 24th - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 5:30 pm


Saturday March 27th - Lazaros Saturday -
Orthros 9:30 am Liturgy 10:00 am

Following Services - young people of the Parish are invited to help make the Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday and partake of our traditional Lazaros Saturday "breakfast" Please join us for worship, fellowship, and palm cross making.
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