Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 8306 NC HWY 751 Durham NC 27713 919-484-1600 [email protected] www.stbarbarachurchnc.org News & Announcements March 11, 2018

Sunday of the of the Holy Cross  

 Sophronius, Patriarch of 3/11/2018  Pionios the Presbyter 3/11/2018  Theodora the Righteous 3/11/2018  George the New Wonderworker of 3/11/2018  Trophimos and Thallos the Martyrs 3/11/2018

NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:00 am & at 10:00 am

To Our Visitors and Guests We welcome you to worship with us today, whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this is your first visit to an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us. Although Holy Communion and other are offered only to baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians in good standing with the Church, all are invited to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) from the at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The Antidoron is not a , but it is reminiscent of the agape feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church. After the Divine Liturgy this morning please join us in the Church Hall for fellowship and refreshments. Please complete a Visitor’s Card before you leave today and drop it in the offering tray, or give it to one of the parishioners after the service, or mail it to the Church Office.

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The Sunday Epistle Reading

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 Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. Πρὸς Ἑβραίους τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα (είναι απο 4:14-16, 5:1-6) Ἀδελφοί, ἔχοντες οὖν ἀρχιερέα μέγαν, διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειραμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθʼ ὁμοιότητα, χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον, καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν· μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν· καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτως καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασεν γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν, Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ.

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The Sunday Reading

The Gospel According to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα (8:34-38, 9:1)

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν· ὃς δ᾿ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει.

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GREAT AND 2018 (February 19 – April 7)

The Lenten discipline commences after Forgiveness on February 18 and concludes with the breaking of the fast at Pascha on April 8. In general, the fasting rules during and Holy Week are as follows: WEEKDAYS (Monday – Friday) are observed as Strict Fast Days. On these days we abstain from meat, dairy, fish with backbones, fowl, alcoholic beverages, and oil. WEEKENDS ( and Sunday) are observed as Wine and Oil Days. On these days the fast is relaxed to permit alcoholic beverages and olive and other vegetable oils. In addition, two special feast days that fall during this period – Annunciation (March 25) and (April 1, this year) – are kept as Fish, Wine, and Oil Days. On these days the fast is relaxed to permit fish with backbones, in addition to alcoholic beverages and oil. There are certain days of the Holy Week cycle that have special fasting rules.

 Great and Holy Thursday (April 5, this year) is observed as a Wine and Oil Day due to the commemoration of the institution of the Eucharist.  Great and (April 7, this year) is observed as a Strict Fast Day – the only Saturday of the year kept as a strict fast; however, wine (but not oil) is permitted.

Additional Notes:

1. Meals for the fast should follow the dietary restrictions and be cooked simply. Portions should be smaller than usual. 2. Fasting on the weekdays of the first week of Great Lent is especially severe. The strictest observance would be to take only two meals during this week – one on Wednesday evening and one on Friday evening after the services scheduled for those nights – keeping Pure Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday as absolute fasts (i.e., no food whatsoever). For many this is impracticable. A good starting place to work towards the strict observance is to keep the first day of Great Lent, Pure Monday, as an absolute fast and to limit meals on the other days. 3. It is a pious practice to observe Great and Holy Friday as an absolute fast. If one does not have the strength to do this, it is good to abstain from food until after venerating the epitaphios (winding sheet) during Vespers on this day. 4. If you have a medical condition that requires you to relax the fasting guidelines, then do so. 5. Before you attempt to strictly follow the fasting guidelines, consult with Fr. Stavroforos. It is very easy to lose sight of the fact that fasting is merely a means to an end (that is, our ) and not an end in itself. 6. Generally speaking, children and elderly people are allowed to relax the fast under the guidance of their spiritual father.

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Dear Choristers,

Please plan to attend the choir rehearsals scheduled in March where we will be rehearsing the music for Palm Sunday and Pascha. Two of the rehearsals will be after church/coffee hour and one on a Saturday morning. One of the rehearsals will be devoted to the music of the Lamentations for evening.

Rehearsal: Sunday, March 18 after church/coffee hour

Have a blessed week, Donna Trohanis, Choir Director ______

Triangle YAL Lenten Visit Wednesday March 28th Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:30 pm Lenten Discussion (Please Consider Contacting Fr. Stavroforos ([email protected] or Gina Varelas [email protected] to volunteer to Provide Lenten Bean or Lentil Soup for our Guests.) ______

"Parishioners are asked to visit the Sign up table located in the Fellowship Hall. These sign up forms are specifically focused on Thursday and Friday set up days, table cleaning, parking lot monitors, and Sunday's break down and closing. More recruitment needs are to follow soon."

- The Festival Committee Save the Date Saturday May 5 and Sunday May 6th From 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

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March 2018 11 - Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross - 9:00 am 14 - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy for the 4th Wednesday of Lent - 6:30 pm 16 - 4th Salutation to the Virgin Mary - 6:30 pm 18 - Sunday of Saint John Climacus - 9:00 am 21 - Pre-Sanctified of the 5th Sunday of Lent - 6:30 pm 23 - Friday -The Akathyst Hymn - 6:30 pm 24 - Saturday - Great Vespers of the Annunciation at Winston Salem 25 -Sunday of the Feast of the Annunciation and St. - 9:00 am 28 - Pre-Sanctified for the Wednesday before Holy Week - 6:30 pm 31 - Saturday - Saturday of Lazarus - 9:00 am

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Homemade

Fasolatha (Bean) & Lentil Soups

From Our Kitchen to Yours

$8.00 per quart

Proceeds to Benefit

Saint Barbara Building Fund

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Save the Date: The Passion an Play: Thursday March, 29th A Presentation by the Youth of Saint Barbara

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Dear Families of St. Barbara,

Our Greek Youth Dance program kicked off Sunday February 11 with a brief meeting with the parents then our first practice. Our youth dance troupe is growing so we will have three dance groups this year. Last year we had 23 dancers and this year we plan on 29! Most of the growth is in our younger group. We hope that by dividing the younger group into two it will enable the middle group more independence while allowing the youngest of our dancers some quality time with their teacher.

The youngest group is intended for those ages 5-7. You may be returning from last year or relatively new to greek dancing. Classes for these dancers will be from 1-2 pm on Saturday's at the church. The middle group is intended for those ages 7-10. You are likely returning for another year of dance from last year. Classes for these dancers will be after church and Sunday school on Sunday's. The oldest group is intended for those ages 11-17. You are likely returning for another year of dance and were in this group last year. Classes for these dancers will also be after church and Sunday school on Sunday's. Have questions about which group you should go to? Just ask Keith or Chrys.

The full schedule is below. If you have officially signed up Chrys and I will plan on seeing you there unless we hear otherwise. We have half the planned practices of some other well established programs, so each lesson is important. If you can't make it please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.

Please let me or Chrys Mangum know of any questions.

Thanks!

Keith Rheinhardt

Day / Date Youngest Middle Group Oldest Group Sunday, March 25 After Church After Church Group Ages 5 Ages 7 - 10 Ages 11 - 17 - 7 Grades 2-5 Grades 6-12 Saturday, March 31 Grades pK-1 Sunday, April 1 Sunday, February 11 After Church After Church After Church No Practice - Lazarus Saturday through Easter Saturday, April 7 Saturday, February 17 1-2 pm Sunday, April 8 Sunday, February 18 After Church After Church Saturday, April 14 1-2 pm Saturday, February 24 1-2 pm Sunday, April 15 After Church After Church Sunday, February 25 After Church After Church Saturday, April 21 1-2 pm Saturday, March 3 1-2 pm Sunday, April 22 After Church After Church Sunday, March 4 After Church After Church Saturday, April 28 1-2 pm Saturday, March 10 1-2 pm Sunday, April 29 After Church After Church Sunday, March 11 After Church After Church Saturday, May 5 Saturday, March 17 1-2 pm Festival! Sunday, May 6 Sunday, March 18 After Church After Church Saturday, March 24 1-2 pm

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AHEPA scholarship applications are available – get them at the AHEPA table : The AHEPA DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPs are awarded to qualified high school graduates entering 1st year of a college or university, as well as for all undergraduates entering their 2nd, 3rd, and last years at colleges and universities located in the USA. Deadline to apply is April 16th, 2018

The AHEPA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPs are awarded also to all undergraduates, as well as to graduate students and seminary students. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2018

Applications are also available on-line = and/or

The AHEPA chapter 277 [our own local] scholarship applications will be available at the AHEPA table within the next two weeks. Deadline to apply is April 16th, 2018. ______

The commemoration and ceremonies of the Third Sunday of Lent are closely parallel to the feasts of the Veneration of the Cross ( 14) and the of the Cross ( 1). Not only does the Sunday of the Holy Cross prepare us for commemoration of the Crucifixion, but it also reminds us that the whole of Lent is a period when we are crucified with Christ. As we have “crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” (Galatians 5:24), and will have mortified ourselves during these forty days of the Fast, the precious and life-giving Cross is now placed before us to refresh our souls and encourage us who may be filled with a sense of bitterness, resentment, and depression. The Cross reminds us of the Passion of our Lord, and by presenting to us His example, it encourages us to follow Him in struggle and sacrifice, being refreshed, assured, and comforted. In other words, we must experience what the Lord experienced during His Passion - being humiliated in a shameful manner. The Cross teaches us that through pain and suffering we shall see the fulfillment of our hopes: the heavenly inheritance and eternal glory. As they who walk on a long and hard way and are bowed down by fatigue find great relief and strengthening under the cool shade of a leafy tree, so do we find comfort, refreshment, and rejuvenation under the Life-giving Cross, which our Fathers “planted” on this Sunday. Thus, we are fortified and enabled to continue our Lenten journey with a light step, rested and encouraged. Or, as before the arrival of the king, his royal standards, trophies, and emblems of victory come in procession and then the king himself appears in a triumphant parade, jubilant and rejoicing in his victory and filling those under him with joy, so does the Feast of the Cross precede the coming of our King, Jesus Christ. It warns us that He is about to proclaim His victory over death and appear to us in the glory of the Resurrection. His Life-Giving Cross is His royal scepter, and by venerating it we are filled with joy, rendering Him glory. Therefore, we become ready to welcome our King, who shall manifestly triumph over the powers of darkness. The present feast has been placed in the middle of Great Lent for another reason. The Fast can be likened to the spring of Marah whose waters the children of Israel encountered in the wilderness. This water was undrinkable due to its bitterness but became sweet when the Holy Prophet Moses dipped the wood into its depth. Likewise, the wood of the Cross sweetens the days of the Fast, which are bitter and often grievous because of our tears. Yet Christ comforts us during our course through the desert of the Fast, guiding and leading us by His hand to the spiritual Jerusalem on high by the power of His Resurrection. Moreover, as the Holy Cross is called the Tree of Life, it is placed in the middle of the Fast, as the ancient tree of life was placed in the middle of the garden of Eden. By this, our Holy Fathers wished to remind us of Adam’s gluttony as well as the fact that through this Tree has condemnation been abolished. Therefore, if we bind ourselves to the Holy Cross, we shall never encounter death but shall inherit life eternal .

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Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm on Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, & 28

As we already have seen, the Eucharistic Divine Liturgy is not celebrated in the Orthodox Church on Lenten weekdays. In order for the faithful to sustain their Lenten effort by participation in Holy Communion, the Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts is served. The service is an ancient one in the Orthodox Church. We officially hear about it in the canons of the seventh century, which obviously indicates its development at a much earlier date.

On all days of the holy fast of Lent, except on the Sabbath, the Lord’s Day, and the holy day of the Annunciation, the Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified is to be served (Canon 52, Quinisext, 692). The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts is an evening service. It is the solemn Lenten Vespers with the administration of Holy Communion added to it. There is no of the Eucharistic gifts at the pre-sanctified liturgy. Holy Communion is given from the Eucharistic gifts sanctified on the previous Sunday at the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, unless, of course, the feast of the Annunciation should intervene; hence its name of “pre-sanctified.”

The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts is served on Wednesday and Friday evenings, although some churches may celebrate it only on one of these days. It comes in the evening after a day of spiritual preparation and total abstinence. The faithful who are unable to make the effort of total fasting because of weakness or work, however, normally eat a light Lenten meal in the early morning.

During the psalms of Vespers, the pre-sanctified gifts are prepared for communion. They are transferred from the table where they have been reserved since the Divine Liturgy, and are placed on the table of oblation. After the evening hymn, the Old Testament scriptures of Genesis and Proverbs are read, between which the celebrant blesses the kneeling congregation with a lighted candle and the words: “The Light of Christ illumines all,” indicating that all wisdom is given by Christ in the Church through the scriptures and sacraments. This blessing was originally directed primarily to the catechumens—those preparing to be baptized on Easter—who attended the service only to the time of the communion of the faithful.

After the readings, the evening Psalm 141 is solemnly sung once again with the offering of incense. Then, after the litanies of intercession and those at which the catechumens were dismissed in former days, the pre-sanctified Eucharistic gifts are brought to the altar in a solemn, silent procession. The song of the calls the faithful to communion.

Now the heavenly powers [i.e., the angels] do minister invisibly with us. For behold the King of Glory enters. Behold the mystical sacrifice, all fulfilled, is ushered in. Let us with faith and love draw near that we may be partakers of everlasting life. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. After the litany and prayers, the Our Father is sung and the faithful receive Holy Communion to the chanting of the verse from Psalm 34: “O taste and see how good is the Lord. Alleluia.” The post-communion hymns are sung and the faithful depart with a prayer to God who “has brought us to these all-holy days for the cleansing of carnal passions,” that he will bless us “to fight the good fight, to accomplish the course of the fast, and to attain unto and to adore the holy resurrection” of Christ.

The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts is traditionally considered to be the work of the sixth-century pope, Saint Gregory of Rome. The present service, however, is obviously the inspired liturgical creation of Christian Byzantium.

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The Akathist Hymn at 6:30 pm on Fridays Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16 and 23.

The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary. It is one of the most beloved services in the Orthodox Church. It was composed in the imperial city of Constantinople, "the city of the Virgin," by St. Romanos the Melodist, who reposed in the year 556. The Akathist Hymn has proven so popular in the liturgical life of the Church that many other hymns have been written following its format. These include Akathists to Our Lord Jesus Christ, to the Cross, and to many Saints.

The Akathist hymn consists of praises directed to the Mother of God, beginning with the salutation of the Archangel Gabriel: "Rejoice." As the hymn is chanted all of the events related to our Lord's Incarnation pass before us for our contemplation. The Archangel Gabriel marvels at the Divine self-emptying and the renewal of creation which will occur when Christ comes to dwell in the Virgin's womb. The unborn prophetically rejoices. The shepherds recognize Christ as a blameless Lamb, and rejoice that in the Virgin "the things of earth join chorus with the heavens." The pagan Magi following the light of the star, praise Her for revealing the light of the world.

The word "akathistos" means "not sitting," i.e., standing; normally all participants stand while it is being prayed. The hymn is comprised of 24 stanzas, arranged in an acrostic following the Greek alphabet. The stanzas alternate between long and short. Each short stanza is written in prose and ends with the singing of "Alleluia." Each longer stanza ends with the refrain: "Rejoice, O Bride Unwedded."

The first part of the hymn is about the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary by the Angel. It describes Mary’s surprise at the news, her visit to her mother and Joseph’s doubts as to her innocence. The second part is about the birth of Christ, the worship of the Shepherds and Magi, the flight to Egypt and the visit to Saint Simeon in the Temple. In the third part the hymn directs our attention to the renewal of the world by Christ’s coming, and the amazement of the Angels and the wise men at the sight of the Incarnation of God’s Son. The fourth and the last part is once more a lyric and rhetorical appraisal of Virgin Mary, whom the poet adorns with the most beautiful of adjectives asking her to accept his poetical offering and to intercede for the salvation of human race from the earthly sin.

Orthodox Christian Observance of the Akathist Hymn is on the first 4 Fridays of Great Lent.

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ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY: A Palm Cross Maker After Services for the Saturday of Lazarus Contact: Michelle Claypoole

A Holy Week Reader Contact: Pete Marinos [email protected]

An Epitaphio Decorator After the Royal Hours on Good Friday Contact: Dina Paliouras via [email protected]

A Parent with Child who Receives the Body of Christ from the Cross. In the middle of the 3:00 service of Good Friday Contact: Michelle Claypoole

Participating in the Choir Contact: Donna Trohanis [email protected]

Participating in the Reading of the Gospel in a Language other than English or Greek at the Agape Service Contact: Larry Odzak [email protected]

Narthex Scheduling Contact: John Varelas

Being a Pall-bearer that carries the Epitaphio Contact: John Varelas

Being a Myrrh-bearer at our Lord's Tomb Contact: Michelle Claypoole

Being an Altar Boy Contact: Johnny Mariakakis

Adorning the Church with an Easter Lily that your Purchased Contact: TBA

Contributing a food item for the International Easter Pot Luck After the Midnight Service Let Helen Paliouras know what you are bringing. [email protected]. All Covered Dishes Should be taken directly to the Church Hall. Everyone is invited to bring a covered dish.

Watching your child Enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt Activities on Thomas Sunday Contact Person: Michelle Claypoole

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Hello everyone!

The youth of St. Barbara Sunday School are sponsoring an Easter card. For $20/ per family, your family will be listed in the card which will be mailed to the St. Barbara community and friends. This is convenient and an inexpensive way to send Easter Love to your church family. We will have a sign up table located outside the sanctuary near the bookstore after Divine Liturgy February 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25th. The last day to sign up will be Sunday, March 25th. If you are not able to sign up in person, checks can be mailed to the following address before March 25th:

St. Barbara Sunday School 8306 NC Hwy 751 Durham, NC 27713 Attn: Michelle Claypoole

Please make you check out to St. Barbara.

In His service, Michelle Claypoole

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“Spring Designs” Fashion Show Luncheon Fashions by Smitten Boutique and featuring children’s clothing from Tiny, both of Durham Saturday, April 21, 2018 11:30 am until 2:30 pm Hope Valley Country Club 3803 Dover Road | Durham, North Carolina Sponsored by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Outreach Program All proceeds to benefit Saint Barbara Building Fund and Women’s and Children’s Shelter of the Durham Rescue Mission Donation: $50 For tickets contact: Lou Constantinou – 9 1 9 - 8 1 2 - 1 6 7 6 or Georgina Varelas – [email protected] Please notify regarding any dietary restrictions.

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The following schedule is the proposed rehearsal schedule for the upcoming Easter pageant:

March 3 9-11a Jesus, Peter March 4 12:30-2:30 Jesus and disciples, Malchus, Caiaphas March 10 9-12 soloists/Choir March 11 12:30-2:30 Jesus, Pilate, Malchus, Roman Soldiers, Peter, John, MM, Salome, VM, Mary mother of James, followers of Jesus March 18 3-5 music rehearsal - all soloists/Choir March 24 10-12 Putting it all together. All placements - everyone. March 25 2-4p Dress Rehearsal - Full run through.

Thank you, Michelle Claypoole

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Philoptochos Easter Lilies Order Form

To Decorate Our Church

$15.00 x ______=______

Name:______

Phone #:______

Please return forms to Lia Christakos

Make payment to: Saint Barbara Philoptochos Society

Please Print Names

In Memory of: For the Health of:

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2018 Stewards through February 26, 2018 Our 2018 Stewardship Drive is off to a good start. The Stewardship Committee mailed out 157 forms to the Parish and as of now we have 95 Stewards for a 61% participation rate. Thank you to all who have pledged. Please give thoughtful and prayerful consideration to completing and returning your Stewardship & Building Fund form as soon as possible. Stewardship is the primary funding source of our operating obligations and Church’s Ministries. THANK YOU!

John & Elly Akerly Crist & Maria Frangakis Matina Papazoglou Susan Alexander Socratis & Aliki Gerondelis Dr. Ted & Theky Pappas Matthew and Vickie Amos Jim & Evy Glekas Kendal Parker Alexander & Laurel Arapoglou Christopher Goodwin George Pashales Marina Arvanitis Leonard & Elaine Goodwin Joseph Podgurski Basile & Mary Bakis Paul Kacoyanis Daniel & Lori Przybyl George & Marie Bakis Ed and Eve Kantner Jr. Olgha Qaqish Effie Barbee Antonios & Claire Karamalegos Keith & Alexia Rheinhardt Lance & Maria Barton Dr. Kenneth & Karen Korach Monica & Sergey Samoilenko Thalia Becak Andrew & Summer Kinard Matt & Marika Stavrakakis Tamar Beridze Dr. Chris & Demetra Kontos Andrea Stoney Agape Blackley Helen D. Koutouzakis Marian Sunas Barbara Bonfiglio Andrew Kuyper William & Jennifer Sullivan Nick Bourbous Lee & Pauline Kuyper Senait K Tesfatsion Katherine M Callahan Father Stavroforos Mamaies Tony Thompson Manuel & Carole Capsalis Daniel & Hrisavgi Mangum Olga Thuer Andrew & Cheryl Christakos Johnny & Catherine Mariakakis Donna Trohanis Dr. Arthur Christakos Dr. Peter & Joan Marinos Dr. Dimitrios Varelas Eleni Christakos John F. & MaryJon McWhirter Georgina Varelas George & Deborah Christie Rod & Katharine Meadows John Varelas Dr. Bessie Chronaki John & Dawn Mehalek Demetra Vlachos Erie Cocolas David & Courtney Napier James &Frances Vurnakes Catherine Constantinou & Wes Platt Larry & Hope Odzak Alexa Waters Lou Constantinou Richard Oladipo Preston &Catherine Wilson Sharan Dababnah Cindy Paliouras Diane Winans Gus & Vanessa Demetriades Jim & Helen Paliouras Robert & Roberta Wippich Anne Dennos John & Dena Paliouras Grace Witham & Nick Brantley George & Patricia Dennos Nicholas Paliouras Jonathan & Maria Wood Dobrinka Dimitrova Peter & Evelyn Panos Betsy Xenakis Betty Bouchlas Dorton Yuri & Elena Panov Dino & Kerri Zaferatos Elena A. Dufault Kleanthis & Angelika Papanikas Christina Zehia Laurice Ferris Anthony & Evelyn Zehia

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