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www.stbarbarachurchnc.org News & Announcements October 3,
2021
Second Sunday of Luke
John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesaria 10/3/2021
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND
But Everyone Please wear your mask!
In accordance with CDC information a few months ago, some of the
pandemic restrictions were lifted for attending services. However,
with the recently new surge of the Covid variance cases, we
recommend that everyone attending service(s) wear a mask, whether
vaccinated or not. Masks will be available at the candle stand for
those who may need them. We look forward to seeing you in
person.
Matins & Great Doxology at 9:00 a.m. Broadcast Prep Time 9:55
to 10:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy & Broadcast start time 10:00 a.m
our new ecumenical year.
RENEW YOUR HEART
Share the joy of Divine Liturgy every Sunday 10 a.m.
(or 9 a.m. for Orthros).
Enjoy fellowship with old friends and new faces
at coffee hour.
RENEW YOUR MIND
soon! Join the fun!
For adults, check out our educational resources and Bible
study
offerings to explore the richness of Orthodox
theology and tradition.
RENEW YOUR COMMITMENT
lives on. Sign up online for recurring contributions.
Get involved! Everyone has a place at St. Barbara,
with many ways to serve. Learn about our ministries!
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O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians
4:6-15
Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of
darkness," who has shone in our hearts
to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face
of Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the
transcendent power
belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but
not crushed;
perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken;
struck down,
but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus,
so that the life
of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we
are always
being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus
may be manifested in our mortal
flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I
believed, and so I spoke," we too
believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus
will raise us also with
Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for
your sake, so that as grace extends
to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory
of God.
Σσον, Κριε τν λαν σου κα ελγησον τν κληρονομαν σου.
Στχ. Πρς σ, Κριε, κεκρξομαι Θες μου.
Πρς Κορινθους β' τ νγνωσμα 4:6-15
δελφο, θες επν κ σκτους φς λμψαι, ς λαμψεν ν τας καρδαις μν
πρς
φωτισμν τς γνσεως τς δξης το θεο ν προσπ ησο Χριστο. χομεν δ
τν
θησαυρν τοτον ν στρακνοις σκεεσιν, να περβολ τς δυνμεως το θεο, κα
μ ξ
μν· ν παντ θλιβμενοι, λλ ο στενοχωρομενοι· πορομενοι, λλ οκ
ξαπορομενοι·
διωκμενοι, λλ οκ γκαταλειπμενοι· καταβαλλμενοι, λλ οκ πολλμενοι·
πντοτε τν
νκρωσιν το κυρου ησο ν τ σματι περιφροντες, να κα ζω το ησο ν τ
σματι
μν φανερωθ. ε γρ μες ο ζντες ες θνατον παραδιδμεθα δι ησον, να κα
ζω
το ησο φανερωθ ν τ θνητ σαρκ μν. στε μν θνατος ν μν νεργεται,
δ
ζω ν μν. χοντες δ τ ατ πνεμα τς πστεως, κατ τ γεγραμμνον, πστευσα,
δι
λλησα, κα μες πιστεομεν, δι κα λαλομεν· εδτες τι γερας τν κριον
ησον κα
μς δι ησο γερε, κα παραστσει σν μν. Τ γρ πντα δι μς, να χρις
πλεονσασα δι τν πλεινων τν εχαρισταν περισσεσ ες τν δξαν το
θεο.
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The Gospel According to Saint Luke 6:31-36
The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so
to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that
to
you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you
do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to
you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those
from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?
Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But
love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in
return;
and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most
High; for
he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as
your
Father is merciful."
κ το Κατ Λουκν Εαγγελου τ νγνωσμα 6:31-36
Επεν Κριος καθς θλετε να ποισιν μν
ο νθρωποι, ποιετε ατος μοως. κα ε γαπτε τος γαπντας μς,
ποα μν χρις στ; κα γρ ο μαρτωλο τος γαπντας ατος
γαπσι. κα ν γαθοποιτε τος γαθοποιοντας μς, ποα μν χρις
στ; κα γρ ο μαρτωλο τ ατ ποιοσι. κα ν δανεζητε παρ ν
λπζετε πολαβεν, ποα μν χρις στ; κα γρ μαρτωλο μαρτωλος
δανεζουσιν να πολβωσι τ σα. πλν γαπτε τος χθρος μν κα
γαθοποιετε κα δανεζετε μηδν πελπζοντες, κα σται μισθς μν
πολς, κα σεσθε υο ψστου, τι ατς χρηστς στιν π τος
χαρστους κα πονηρος. Γνεσθε ον οκτρμονες, καθς κα πατρ
μν οκτρμων στ
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Today, our parish community observes National Church Music Ministry
Sunday. It comes each year in the month of October, the Sunday
close to the feast day of Saint Romanos, the Melodist (October
1st). On this day, we recognize those women and men who have heard
and responded to the Lord’s invitation to be church musicians: that
is, parish chanters and choir singers. As church musicians, these
people represent the laity in the liturgical dialogue of our
worship services. In glory to God, the Holy Trinity, they commit
themselves to learning the hymns of our Orthodox faith,
understanding the sequence of our liturgical worship, and actively
offering their prayers in song to enhance the beauty of our
worship.
We Thank: Choir Director: Panos Messis Members of the Adult Choir:
Nick Bourbous, Eleni Christakos, Bessie Chronaki, Costa
Constantinou, Eleni Dafnis, Betty Dorton, Nataliya Fedorovska,
Maria Frangakis, Nicholas Achilles Georgiou, Catherine Mariakakis,
Dr. Pete Marinos, Helen Paliouras, Rebecca Theophanous, Donna
Trohanis, Julia Sullivan, Demetra Vlachos Chantors: Dr. Peter
Marinos, Nicholas Achilles Georgiou, Costa Constantinou Past Choir
Director: Donna Trohanis Assistant Choir Director: Costa
COnstantinou Assistant Choir Director: Catherine Mariakakis
Assistant Choir Director & Organist: Eleni Christakos
Organisit: Julia Sullivan Organist: Bessie Chronaki Junior Choir
Director: Costa COnstantinou Junior Choir: Sunday School
Students
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Today’s Coffee Hour is Being Hosted by Members of Our Saint Barbara
Choir
NATIONAL FORUM OF GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MUSICIANS The musical arm
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
that strengthens and perpetuates its liturgical music
October 3, 2021 Dear Stewards, Clergy and Friends of the National
Forum, I greet each of you, but especially our church musicians, on
the auspicious occasion and celebration of Church Music
Sunday!
“But let all who refuge in you be glad: let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may
rejoice in you.” Psalm 5:11
We celebrate and honor all of our church musicians this year, once
again under the dark cloud of the Covid pandemic just as we did
last year. Just when we thought we could safely return to our
churches and choir lofts we face the new challenge of this
ever-evolving virus known as the Delta variant. Despite the advent
of vaccines, fear still grips vaccinated and non-vaccinated alike.
Yet, our faith is a faith of hope and of salvation for as the psalm
states, we take refuge in our God and know he does offer his
protection to us. Despite the current conditions we must “ever sing
for joy” as the psalmist exhorts us to do. Even during the darkest
days of the pandemic our church musicians yearned for their return
to singing in church. They eagerly did so even with masks on their
faces and spaced many feet apart from each other allowing perhaps
only four or five undaunted choristers to join together to sing His
praises. Our chanters, when allowed to return to their analogion,
bore the weight of singing all of the divine services of the
church. Yet despite the lingering pandemic and now armed with life
preserving vaccines we see more and more of our church musicians
returning to their loft and analogion. Are we back to normal?
Obviously, we are not back to the “normal” we had come to know just
a few years ago. We certainly don’t know what our new “normal” will
be. What we do know is that our church musicians are some of the
most fervent, steadfast, dedicated and faithful individuals in our
parishes and this is what we celebrate today. These individuals
will “ever sing for joy” and we are confident in the fact that God
will continue to spread His protection over them. With gratitude
and sincere thanks to all of our church musicians,
Nick Chimitris National Chairman National Forum of Greek Orthodox
Church Musician
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Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens
Saint Dionysius lived originally in the city of Athens. He was
raised there and received a
classical Greek education. He then went to Egypt, where he studied
astronomy at the city of
Heliopolis. It was in Heliopolis, along with his friend
Apollophonos where he witnessed the
solar eclipse that occurred at the moment of the death of the Lord
Jesus Christ by
Crucifixion. “Either the Creator of all the world now suffers, or
this visible world is coming
to an end,” Dionysius said. Upon his return to Athens from Egypt,
he was chosen to be a
member of the Areopagus Council (Athenian high court).
When the holy Apostle Paul preached at the place on the Hill of
Ares (Acts 17:16-34),
Dionysius accepted his salvific proclamation and became a
Christian. For three years Saint
Dionysius remained a companion of the holy Apostle Paul in
preaching the Word of God.
Later on, the Apostle Paul selected him as bishop of the city of
Athens. And in the year 57
Saint Dionysius was present at the repose of the Most Holy
Theotokos.
During the lifetime of the Mother of God, Saint Dionysius had
journeyed from Athens to
Jerusalem to meet Her. He wrote to his teacher the Apostle Paul: “I
witness by God, that
besides the very God Himself, there is nothing else filled with
such divine power and grace.
No one can fully comprehend what I saw. I confess before God: when
I was with John, who
shone among the Apostles like the sun in the sky, when I was
brought before the
countenance of the Most Holy Virgin, I experienced an inexpressible
sensation. Before me
gleamed a sort of divine radiance which transfixed my spirit. I
perceived the fragrance of
indescribable aromas and was filled with such delight that my very
body became faint, and
my spirit could hardly endure these signs and marks of eternal
majesty and heavenly
power. The grace from her overwhelmed my heart and shook my very
spirit. If I did not
have in mind your instruction, I should have mistaken Her for the
very God. It is impossible
to stand before greater blessedness than this which I
beheld.”
After the death of the Apostle Paul, Saint Dionysius wanted to
continue with his work, and
therefore went off preaching in the West, accompanied by the
Presbyter Rusticus and
Deacon Eleutherius. They converted many to Christ at Rome, and then
in Germany, and
then in Spain. In Gaul, during a persecution against Christians by
the pagan authorities, all
three confessors were arrested and thrown into prison. By night
Saint Dionysius celebrated
the Divine Liturgy with angels of the Lord. In the morning the
martyrs were beheaded.
According to an old tradition, Saint Dionysius took up his head,
proceeded with it to the
church and fell down dead there. A pious woman named Catulla buried
the relics of the
saint.
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Dear Friends and Parishioners of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church,
We are hoping to still have a Taste of Greece on the weekend of
October 9 & 10. But we can not do it without the help of our
friends and parishioners. We have created the signup at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aaaa28a5f85-2021 for
volunteers or go to the church website at
https://stbarbarachurchnc.org/ and click the link to sign up.
Please sign up as soon as possible so that the Taste of Greece
Committee can determine if we have enough volunteers for a two-day
event or can only support a single day. Please sign up for multiple
shifts if possible, our volunteer pool is limited this year. Thank
you, The Taste of Greece Committee
Spanakopita Prep for Philoptochos Holiday Pastry Sale – Sunday,
October 24th I know we just did this a few weeks ago, but thanks to
the timing of things, we are now looking for a
date to prepare the small 8x8 pans of spanakopita that we offer for
the annual Philoptochos Holiday
Pastry Sale.
Due to scheduling challenges, we’re going to have to try something
a little different this time… we’re
hoping to gather on Sunday, October 24th, starting at approximately
1pm, after services, to assemble
spanakopitas.
I know it’s a lot to ask of people to give up some of their Sunday
afternoon, but if you could please
consider staying after services, or coming by for a couple of
hours, we would really appreciate the
help. We’re aiming to make about 125 small pans, which is fewer
than years past, so my hope is, that
with enough people, we can get it done in record time.
To ensure we have enough workers, I would appreciate if you could
let me know by this Sunday,
September 19th, if you are able to help on October 24th.
Thanks again for your stewardship, and your commitment to the St
Barbara community!
NEXT WEEKEND!
Due to the Festival – Next Sunday Service Time Will Be
Changed:
Divine Liturgy Only Starting at 9:00 am
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Our Festival
Experience the flavors, sights, sounds and traditions of Greece at
the Greek Festival, sponsored by the parishioners and friends of
St. Barbara Church. Come experience the kefi (joy) of this annual
event that draws thousands in the Triangle area. Admission is free
and there will be fun for all ages, rain or shine! Come celebrate
life with the Greeks and enjoy their legendary hospitality. You'll
get caught up in the spirit of kefi and might even find yourself
dancing to bouzouki music and shouting "Opa"!! A portion of the
festival proceeds benefits the Durham Rescue Mission.
Our Church
We are a Greek (Eastern) Orthodox parish, part of the oldest
Christian tradition, dating to 33 A.D., the day of Pentecost. We
trace our roots back to the Apostles and their teachings. In that
regard, we can be considered "pre-denominational" (pre-dating the
schisms and reformations that occurred after 1000 A.D.). We hold
fast to the moral, theological, and liturgical traditions of the
Early Christian Church.The Orthodox Church is the second largest
Christian church, with 300 million followers. Initially established
by men and women of Greek descent, the St. Barbara community today
reflects the American experience and is comprised of families
representing multiple ethnicities. Our services are in Greek and
English. For many, Greek is a reminder of their ethnic roots - but
it should also be a reminder of the language of the New Testament,
the language used by the Apostle Paul to preach and to write five
letters to the Churches established in Corinth, Philippi, and
Thessalonika that are today books of the Bible (Epistles). True to
the actions of the Holy Apostles, who employed the common "Koine"
Greek language to spread the message of our Lord Jesus Christ to
all, we use English because it is the common language of our modern
American lives. Are you a newcomer to the area? Visiting? Studying
at a local college or university? Curious about Orthodox
Christianity? Please feel free to visit St. Barbara and pray with
us on any given Sunday. You will discover an ancient yet dynamic
faith and perhaps even a spiritual home where you can plant roots
to deepen your relationship with Christ in the Holy Spirit.
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Stewards as of September 20, 2021
Thank you for your continuing support of St. Barbara. As of
September 30, 2021 we had 150 Stewards or 94% of our
2021 goal of 160. Please join us to meet our annual goal by
pledging your support. Your time, talents and treasury are
critical to the success of our ministries and meeting our operating
expenses.
We continue to need your help during these trying times. Please
give prayerful consideration to your 2021
contribution as soon as possible. The Church’s mission and expenses
continue in the face of the Covid pandemic.
Ackerley, John & Ellie Claypoole, Chris & Michelle Hondos,
Effie & Dina Messis, Panos Quint, Angelia
Alexander, Dr. Susan Cocolas, Erie Jurau, Christian Mikhaylyants,
Irina Rheinhardt, Keith & Alexa
Alexiades, Alec and Frances Connell, Rose Marie Kacoyanis, Anna
McGovern, Victoria Rudnick, Ben & Irene
Alger, Amy Constantinou, Catherine & Kacoyanis, Paul McWhirter,
MaryJon Safarikas, Al & Christine
Amos, Matt & Vicky Wes Platt Kalaidzidis, Gregorios &
Lindsay Morris, Kostantinos Saloupis, Peter
Anderson, Pat & Antonia Constatinou, Costas Kambeseles, Jack
Nolas, Billy & Julie Shepard, Bernadette
Armfield, Christina Constantinou, Lou Kamilaris, Christos &
Janet Odzak, Larry & Hope Stavrakakis, Mattheos &
Marika
Arvanitis, Marina Costas, Dean Kamilaris, Nikolas Oladipo, Richard
Stutts, Linda
Assimos, Dean Dababnah, Sharon Karamalegos, Antonios & Claire
Paliouras, Cindy Sullivan, Bill and Jennifer
Athas, William & Donna Dais, George & Helen Kash, Dr.
Thomas & Dr. Zoe Paliouras, Jim & Helen Sunas, Marian
Bakis, Basile & Mary Dafnis, Dr. Elaine Kekis, Theoharis
Paliouras, John & Dena Tesfatsion, Senait
Bakis, George & Maria Dates, John & Ana Kepraios, William
& Elaine Paliouras, Nicholas Theophanos, Rebecca
Bakis, James Delagrammatikas, Dr. George Klikas, Paul & Mann,
Dana Paliouras, Niko Tise, Lauren Bonfiglio
Balafas, Nicholas & Eugenia & Chrystal Korach, Dr. Kenneth
& Karen Panos, Peter & Evelyn Trohanis, Donna
Barbee, Effie Demetriades, Gus & Vanessa Koutouzakis, Helen
Panov, Yuri & Eliseeva, Yelena Tylecote, Alexander &
Emily
Barton, Lance & Maria (Marinos) Dennos, Anne Kuyper, Dr. Lee
& Pauline Pantelidis, James & Stella Tryphonos, Tryphon
& Suzanne
Becak, Thalia Dennos, George & Patricia Lagodinos, Nikolaos
& Pantermakis, George & Janet Valakas, Antonia
Beridze, Tamar Dorton, Betty Patras, Konstantina Papazoglou, Matina
Varelas-Ruiz, Georgina
Biggs, John & Diana Dobrica Easton, Brian & Maria Lambiris,
Elias & Madelene Papanikas, Kleanthis Varelas, John
Blackley, Agape Edwards, Tia Livanos, Geoge & Angelika
Vurnakes, Jimmy & Frances
Bonfiglio, Barbara Fedorovska, Natalya Livas, Katherine Papanikas,
Sam & Cleopatra Vlachos, Demetra
Bourbous, Nick Ferris, Laurice Lockett, Paul & Melanie Pappas,
Joanna Watters, Jacques & Christine
Bourbous, Peter Fotinos, Nickolas & Myriam Loden, Martha
Pappas, Katherine Wilson, Preston & Catherine
Callahan, Katherine Marie Frangakis, Dr. Crist & Maria Lyras,
Thalea Pappas, Dr. Ted & Theky Wippich, Robert &
Roberta
Capsalis, Manuel Georgiou, Nicholas Mangum, Daniel & Dr.
Hrisavgi Paraschos, Sofia Xenakis, Betsy
Carr, Sophie Gkoulioumis, Konstantinos Mamaies, Fr. Stavroforos
Pashales, George Young, David & Georgianne
Chamis, Christos & Alice & Mantzouka, Eleftheria
Mariakakis, Johnny & Catherine Pavlidid, Pavlos & Meltem
Zafer Atos, Deno & Kerri
Christakos, Andrew & Cheryl Glekas, Dr. George & Dr. Amy
Marinos, Dr. Pete & Joan Pepper, Daisy Zehia, Christina
Christakos, Eleni Glekas, Jim & Evy Martin, Azeb Przybyl,
Daniel & Lori Zehia, Tony & Evelyn
Christakos, Lia Goodwin, Len & Elaine Mavrogiorgos, Dr.
Nicholaos Qaqish, Dr. Olgha Zervakis, Anastasios
Christi, George & Deborah Heraclis, Marlena & Constance
& Dr. Marjory Charlot & Arboleda, Mario & Harriette
Condes
Chronaki, Dr. Bessie Hero, Basil Megaro, Mathew & Tina
Please remember your Church. If you have not, as yet, become a 2021
Steward of St. Barbara, please join your fellow Parishioners in
supporting our beloved Church. Thank you
2021 Mortgage Fund Donors as of September 30, 2021
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Our St. Barbara Church is our spiritual home. Your pledges and
donations fund our $13,000 monthly mortgage payment to
M&F Bank in Durham. Thank you so very much for your active and
generous support. The List Of Donors as September 30,
2021 follows:
Athas, William & Donna Mamaies, Fr. Stavroforos
Barton, Lance & Mariakakis, Johnny & Catherine
Maria (Marinos) Marinos, Harry
Carr, Sophie Mavrogiorgos, Drs. Nikolaos
Christakos, Eleni & Marjory Charlot
Chronaki, Dr. Bessie Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Christakos
Cocolas, Erie Odzak, Larry & Hope
Constantinou, Lou Paliouras, Cindy
Dates, John & Ana Paliouras, John & Dena
Dennos, Anne Panos, Peter & Evelyn
Farmakis, Daisy Panov, Yuri & Elena Eliseeva
Ferris, Laurice Pappas, Dr. Ted & Theky
Frangakis, Dr. Crist & Maria Philoptochos
Glekas, Dr. George & Dr. Amy Przybyl, Daniel & Lori
Glekas, Jim & Evy Rheinhardt, Keith & Alexia
Goodwin, Len & Elaine Sosangelis, Savas & Linda
Green, Marlayna Stavrakakis, Mattheos & Marika
Kacoyanis, Anna Trohanis, Donna
Kacoyanis, Paul Vlachos, Demetra
Kepraios, Dean Xenakis, Betsy
Koutouzakis, Helen Zehia, Tony & Evelyn
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When you eat or drink or do anything else, always do it to honor
God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
Everyone looks forward to coffee hour after Divine Liturgy on
Sunday. It’s a time to socialize
and catch up with other members of St. Barbara’s. Hosting coffee
hour gives members a
chance to donate their time to this social ministry that feeds the
body after Divine Liturgy
feeds the soul.
We need a volunteer for coffee hour coordinator. Duties DO NOT
include set up and clean up
– rather the coordinator is responsible to remind the group
responsible for setting up and
cleaning up for coffee hour, assisting their fellow parishioners
who host coffee hour by letting
them know what is expected/needed and ensuring there are enough
coffee hour supplies on
hand.
Everyone enjoys the wonderful fellowship and tasty treats that
bring us together every Sunday
after socially after the Divine Liturgy. Please help if you can; we
need a coordinator so that we
continue to enjoy a cup of coffee and each other’s company every
Sunday. We will teach you
everything you need to know! Please contact Father Stavroforos or
Daniel Przybyl if you are
able to help.