Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 8306 NC HWY 751 Durham NC 27713 919-484-1600 [email protected] www.stbarbarachurchnc.org News & Announcements Sept. 10, 2017 Sunday before the Holy Cross Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs 9/10/2017 Poulcheria the Empress 9/10/2017 Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos 9/10/2017 NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Sunday Worship Schedule: Matins 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 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 Sacraments 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 priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The Antidoron is not a sacrament, 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. 1 Today’s Readings: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18 Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. Μεγαλύνει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον, καὶ ἠγαλλίασε τὸ πνεῦμά μου ἐπὶ τῷ Θεῷ τῷ σωτῆρί μου. Στίχ. Ὅτι ἐπέβλεψεν ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆς δούλης αὐτοῦ. Πρὸς Γαλάτας τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα είναι απο 6:11-18 Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν. 8307 The Gospel According to John 3:13-17 The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." 8308 Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ἰωάννην Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα 3:13-17 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ. 2 ATTENTION SAINT BARBARA PARISH! Celebrate with your Church Family your next special occasion! Consider sponsoring a coffee hour in the social hall after Liturgy on Sundays to commemorate a birthday, graduation, nameday, anniversary, or even for the pleasure of just hosting for your Parish. Signing up is easy....just place your name on the 'signup coffee hour' sheet located on the table in the hallway nearest the social hall. For details or questions, contact Helen Paliouras at: 919942-4229 or [email protected] September 2017 14 - Thursday - Elevation of the Holy Cross - 9:00 am 17- Sunday after Holy Cross - 9:00 am 24- 1st Sunday of Luke - 9:00 am --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Youth Registration today in the Hall after Church for: Sunday School, Youth Choir, Altar Boys, Goya, Joy, Hope, and Greek Language 13th Annual Holiday Greek Pastry Sale Baking Koulourakia for Pastry Sale Saturday, September 16, 2017 1st Shift 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Making and Baking the koulourakia 2nd Shift 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Baking and Packing the koulourakia for the freezer If you can work both shifts, please let us know If you have questions, contact Catherine Mariakakis at [email protected] or Joan Marinos at [email protected] 3 FESTIVAL EQUIPMENT CLEAN UP DAY We are scheduling a Festival equipment clean up date> Saturday, September 23 9:00 am – 1:00 pm At the conclusion of our last festival we had rolled all the grills, fryers, and related equipment back to the storage room, without having an opportunity to clean them. During the summer the storage room was being used to collect items for the September Yard Sale. The summer was not a good time to schedule a clean-up because the weather is too hot plus many parishioners are on vacation. October our church has the AHEPA Dinner dance and Chicken dinner. November through February will be too cold to work outside. March we have Great Lent, and April we have Easter. Then the Festival is just three weeks away. The ideal time to clean the Festival equipment will be in September. Tasks: Pressure wash grills, fryers, and souvlas, towel dry and polish with stainless steel polish. We will need a minimum of seven volunteers. Please email Johnny Mariakakis to volunteer [email protected] PHILOPTOCHOS BULLET POINTS Commemorating the Elevation of the Cross- September 14 , there will be an additional tray passed to benefit Hellenic College/Holy Cross Seminary -Sunday September10- your generosity is much appreciated. Sunday September 17 the Philoptochos will be providing slices of Fanouropita for a minimum suggested donation of $2/slice during the Coffee Hour. Funds are to benefit Youth Ministry/Programs within the Metropolis of Atlanta. Holiday Pastry Sale 2017- Pastry preparations are underway- Saturday September 16- KOULOURAKIA. Saturday September 30 SPANACOPITA . Both sessions will be in the Church Fellowship Hall beginning @10am. Any time you can contribute is of value and helpful. Mark Your Calendar- Next General Membership Meeting -Sunday September 24 Sunday October 1 the Pappas Family is hosting the Fall Charity BBQ for Philoptochos members and spouses @1pm with Fill the Bag Activity. RSVP Theky Pappas. Yours in Christ, Catherine 4 5 6 The Kavala Committee of Sister Cities of Durham Celebrating Durham’s newest Sister City in Greece Invites You to a Benefit Reception Proceeds for Exchanges between Durham and Kavala A Greek Port City on the Aegean Hosted by Duke Homestead Tobacco Museum 2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 14 Hors D’oeuvres, Greek Wines & Beers, Sodas Sponsors: Parizade, Mariakakis, Captain John’s Dockside Auction: Baskets of Greek food and beverages Cost: $20 pp, payable to Sister Cities of Durham Mail to PO Box 767; Durham, NC 27702, or Pay at the Door RSVP by Wed., Sept 6 to [email protected] Spanakopita Assembly Saturday September 30th @ 10am As autumn approaches, it's time to begin preparations for the annual Philoptochos Holiday Pastry Sale. We will be assembling spanakopitas on Saturday, September 30th, starting at 10am at the church hall. The quantity required this year is still TBD, but as always, we could use all the help we can get. I know everyone’s schedules are busy, and your time is valuable, but even if you can only spare an hour or two, please come by. If you can make it, please bring a bowl or sauce pan to hold melted butter, and a pastry brush. That will help ensure we have enough equipment for all the workers. Finally, if you can please let either Evelyn Panos ([email protected]), Theky Pappas ([email protected]), or Cindy Paliouras ([email protected] or [email protected]) know if you’re able to come, so we’ll have some idea of how many helpers to expect, that would be much appreciated.