ST. BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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1 ST. BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 4 NOVEMBER 2012 SAINT BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WORSHIP HOURS Matins 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church The Very Reverend Archimandrite Father D. Stavroforos Mamaies fatherstavroforos2012@gmail.com Cell Phone Number: NC Highway 751 Durham, NC (919) Father Stavroforos Office Hours Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers, November 8 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. We hold fast to the moral, theological and liturgical traditions of the Early Christian Church. We are pleased that you have chosen to experience the worship of Early Christianity in a modern setting.

2 TODAY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012 THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LUKE Lazarus & the Rich Man, Jody Eastman, artist The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Daylight Saving Time ends today, Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 a.m. Don t forget to move your clocks back one hour ("Spring forward, fall back"). THIS WEEK AHEPA NEWS This Saturday, November 10, 2012 All our parishioners, with their families and friends, are cordially invited to join us this coming Saturday, November 10, 2012, so we can together enjoy the delicious buffet-style dinner and spend the rest of the evening dancing to delightful Greek and American music, and table hopping to visit with old and new friends and acquaintances. Please see more details in the announcement on the opposite page and NOTE: a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous will pay for one-half of each student s ticket, leaving each attending student to pay only $10.00 for the dinner and dance. To reserve your tickets, which can be held for you at the door, please ahepa277@gmail.com, or telephone between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at the traditional AHEPA fall Dinner Dance! NOTE: Students' tickets are only $10.00 because an anonymous benefactor will cover the additional $10.00 for each student attending.

3 NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012 EIGHTH SUNDAY OF LUKE The Good Samaritan NEXT WEEK THE PHILANTHROPIC MINISTRIES OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE Sunday, November 11, 2012 Next Sunday, November 11, 2012, our local Philoptochos chapter will collect an offering for the Balouki Hospital and Elder Center in Istanbul and for other Philanthropic Ministries of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Please give generously to this worthy cause. PROSFORO BAKING DEMONSTRATION Sunday, November 11, 2012 On Sunday, November 11, 2012, there will be a Prosforo baking demonstration for Sunday School class Grade 1 to 3. VETERANS DAY Sunday, November 11, 2012 ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE Matins & Divine Liturgy November 13, 2012, 9:00 a.m. THE NATIVITY LENTEN PERIOD & FAST BEGIN Thursday, November 15, 2012 COMING SOON IOCC SUNDAY, A DAY OF SHARING November 18, 2012 PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY Sunday, November 18, 2012 SAINT KATHERINE THE GREAT MARTYR NAME DAY CELEBRATION Saturday & Sunday, November 24 & 25, 2012 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Thursday, November 22, 2012 The Rev. Fr. George P. Vlahos and the St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Burlington, North Carolina, have invited our Saint Barbara parish to join them in the Commemoration of the Name Day of their Patron Saint, Saint Katherine the Great Martyr. Saturday, November 24, 2012 Vespers Service with Artoklasia, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship will follow the service Sunday, November 25, 2012 Feast of Saint Katherine the Great Orthros, 9:15 a.m. Divine Liturgy with Artoklasia, 10:30 a.m. Luncheon after Divine Liturgy The Rev. Fr. George P. Vlahos Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 2150 West Front Street, Burlington, NC

4 Name: Phone #: POINSETTIAS TO DECORATE ST. BARBARA ORDER FORM DEADLINE FOR ORDERS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 Please Print Names - In Memory of (M) or - For the Health of (H): v PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Poinsettias for the Christmas holiday season are on sale. Please get your order form at the bookstore. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, November 25 Tuesday, November 6 - Duke Pediatric Blood and Bone Marrow dinner Sunday, November 11 - Ecumenical Patriarchate Collection Pastry Sale order deadline is Sunday, November 11 Tuesday, November 13 - Philoptochos Board Meeting- 6:30 PM at Church Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 - Holiday Pastry Sale. All ladies are asked to participate and make this year another success! Sunday, December 2 - Please plan to stay after Liturgy and decorate for the Christmas season. Monday, December 3 - Philoptochos will host the coffee hour following the Great Vespers for the Feast of Saint Barbara Saturday, December 8 - Christmas Charity Dinner hosted by Maria Frangakis. 4:00 PM at the home of Crist and Maria Sunday, December 16 - Philoptochos will host the coffee hour for Sunday School students and Santa Clause will visit us! Please look for the Salvation Army Giving Tree during the month of November and sponsor a child for Christmas. The Greek Orthodox Ladies' Philoptochos Society is the right arm of the church. The Society's main mission is philanthropy and community outreach. All Orthodox women 18 years of age or older who are members of the parish are invited to join our Philoptochos Chapter. Evelyn Zehia, St. Barbara Philoptochos Chapter President $15.00 each # Ordered x $15.00 Amount Owed Please return forms to Vicky Stephens. Make check payable to: The Philoptochos Society BASILE COMEDY CONCERT Saturday, December 1, 2012 Enjoy Greek-American comedy at its finest from none other than BASILE, performing Saturday, December 1, in the social hall of Holy Trinity Church in Raleigh. Buy your tickets now for an evening of good food and entertainment. Check out the BASILE table in the social hall opposite the coat closets. Ticket proceeds will benefit the building fund of Saint Barbara. For more information, contact Helen Paliouras, , elenipali@att.net.

5 Synaxis of the Bodiless Powers, the Three Hierarchies & Nine Orders of Angels, OrthodoxWiki Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers Thursday, November 8 The Synaxis of the Chief of the Heavenly Hosts, Archangel Michael and the Other Heavenly Bodiless Powers: Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jehudiel, Barachiel, and Jeremiel was established at the beginning of the fourth century at the Council of Laodicea, which met several years before the First Ecumenical Council. The 35th Canon of the Council of Laodicea condemned and denounced as heretical the worship of angels as gods and rulers of the world, but affirmed their proper veneration. A Feastday was established in November, the ninth month after March (with which the year began in ancient times) since there are Nine Ranks of Angels. The eighth day of the month was chosen for the Synaxis of all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven since the Day of the Dread Last Judgment is called the Eighth Day by the Holy Fathers. The Angelic Ranks are divided into three Hierarchies: Highest, Middle and Lowest. The Highest Hierarchy includes: the Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones. The six-winged Seraphim (singular, Seraph) (Flaming, Fiery, Isaiah 6:12) stand closest of all to the Most Holy Trinity. They blaze with love for God and kindle such love in others. Cherub, Cathedral of Cefalu, Sicily, c and behold His glory. The many-eyed Cherubim (singular, Cherub) (outpouring of wisdom, enlightenment, Genesis 3:24) stand before the Lord after the Seraphim. They are radiant with the light of the knowledge of God and the knowledge of the mysteries of God. Through them wisdom is poured forth, and people's minds are enlightened so they may know God The Thrones (Colossians 1:16) stand after the Cherubim, mysteriously and incomprehensibly bearing God through the grace given them for their service. They are ministers of God's justice, giving to tribunals, kings, etc. the capacity for righteous judgment. The Middle Angelic Hierarchy consists of three Ranks: Dominions, Powers and Authorities. Seraph, Classical Christianity Thrones, Wikipedia Dominions (Colossians 1:16) hold dominion over the angels subject to them. They instruct the earthly authorities established by God to rule wisely and to govern their lands well. The Dominions teach us to subdue sinful impulses, to subject the flesh to the spirit, to master our will and to conquer temptation. Powers (1 Peter 3:22) fulfill the will of God without hesitation. They work great miracles and give the grace of wonderworking and insight to saints pleasing to God. The Powers assist people in fulfilling obediences They also encourage them to be patient and give them spiritual strength and fortitude. Authorities (1 Peter 3:22, Colossians 1:16) have authority over the devil. They protect people from demonic temptations and prevent demons from harming people, as they would wish. They also uphold ascetics and guard them, helping people in the struggle with evil thoughts. The Lowest Hierarchy includes the three Ranks: Principalities, Archangels and Angels. Principalities (Colossians 1:16) have command over the lower angels, instructing them in fulfilling God's commands. They watch over the world and protect lands, nations and peoples. Principalities instruct people to give proper honor to those in authority, as befits their station. They teach those in authority to use their position, not for personal glory and gain, but to honor God and to spread word of Him for the benefit of those under them. Archangels (1 Thessalonians 4:16) are messengers of great and wondrous tidings. They reveal prophecies and the mysteries of the faith. They enlighten people to know and understand the will of God, they spread faith in God among the people, illuminating their minds with the light of the Holy Gospel. Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, 17th c. Angels (1 Peter 3:22) are in the lowest rank of the heavenly hierarchy, and closest to people. They reveal the lesser mysteries of God and His intentions, guiding people to live a virtuous and holy life. They support those who remain steadfast and they raise up the fallen. They never abandon us and they are always prepared to help us, if we desire it. All of the Ranks of the Heavenly Powers are called Angels, although each has its own name and position by virtue of his service. The Lord reveals His will to the highest ranks of the angels, and they in turn inform the others. Over all the Nine Ranks, the Lord appointed the Holy Archangel Michael (his name in Hebrew means, who is like unto God ), the faithful servant of God, as Chief Commander. He cast down the arrogantly proud Lucifer and the other fallen spirits from Heaven when they rebelled against God. Michael summoned the ranks of angels and cried out, Let us attend! Let us stand aright before our Creator and do not consider doing what is displeasing unto God! Eikonografos We invoke St Michael for protection from invasion by enemies and from civil war, and for the defeat of adversaries on the field of battle. He conquers all spiritual enemies.

6 Alec & Frances Alexiades Angelica Anastos Alexander & Laurel Arapoglou William & Donna Athas Nicholas & Eugenia Balafas Rita Balaban Lance & Maria (Marinos) Barton Rev. Fr. James & Anne Berends Pamela Goodwin Beruk Barbara Bonfiglio Nick Bourbous Stan J. Bukowski Andrew & Connie Bush Spyridoula Capetanos George & Sophie Carr Gordan & Sophia Caudle Andrew & Cheryl Christakos Art Christakos Lia Christakos George & Ellen Christon George & Erie Cocolas Catherine Constantinou John Constantinou Lou Constantinou Marie Council Betty Dorton Frances Eliadis John Eliadis Laurice Ferris Christ & Maria Frangakis Stephan Frangakis Nick Galifianakis Socratis & Aliki Gerondelis Jim & Evy Glekas Christopher Goodwin Leonard & Elaine Goodwin James Grinias Ezana Hailu & Hirut Hailemeskel Craig & Alexandra Henriquez ST. BARBARA STEWARDS 2012 As of October 28, 2012, the 113 parish families listed below have completed and turned in GOARCH a Pledge Card for Danny & Isabel Kalmanides Rali Makros Kalfas Antonios & Claire Karamalegos Tom & Zoe Kash Wendy & Chris Katsiagianis Burt & Glenna Keener Jim & Christi Kleoudis Gus & Karen Kolias Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Kontos Kenneth & Karen Korach Helen Koutouzakis Lee & Pauline Kuyper Tom & Liz Leech Helen V. Leontis Elizabeth Livanos George Livanos Sophie Livas Paul & Melanie Lockett Mr. & Mrs. John C. Manuel Alex Mariakakis Johnny & Catherine Mariakakis Pete & Joan Marinos Tyler McElligott Victoria McGovern John & Mary Jon McWhirter Matthew& Tina Megaro Martha Melts Curtis & Alexis Mitchell Aurel Motioc Florin & Livia Motioc Stella Mousmoules Alina & Liviu Nicoara Joanne Nikides Hope & Larry Odzak Cindy Paliouras James & Helen C. Paliouras Nicholas Paliouras John & Dena Paliouras Peter & Evelyn Panos Yuri Panov & Elena Eliseeva Costas & Kristina Pantermakis Ioannis Papanikas Kleanthis & Angelika Papanikas Sam & Patricia Papnikas Matina Papazoglou Michael & Dena Papazoglou Ted and Theky Pappas George Pashales Joseph & Pauline Podgurski Budd & Viki Radovich Stephanie & Christopher Rook Charles and Helen Roupas Al & Christine Safarikas Ross Sauve Brannon & Melissa Glyptis Simpson Alexandra Allison Soule Mr. & Mrs. Matt Stavrakakis Eleni Christakos & Rick Steadman Vicky & Epiphany Stephens Bill & Joanne Sunas Ernest & Marian Sunas Donna Trohanis Mary Trohanis Lou & Marilyn Tsipis Thelma & Lewis Voultos James & Frances Vurnakes Demetra Vlachos & Alexa Waters Michael D. Waters Jacques & Christine Watters Catherine & Preston Wilson Tracy Nikki Wilson Robert & Robbie Wippich Eleftherios & Kathryn Xixis Tony & Evelyn Zehia Christina Zehia Total Dollars Pledged $206, ST. BARBARA MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 2012 Treasurer s Report Income Expenses +/ Budget (12 Months) $425, $425, $ 0.00 September Actual $ 16, $ 32, ($ 16,364.00) YTD Actual (9 months) $259, $329, ($69,065.00) Stewardship THE PRESIDENT S CORNER Parish Council Meeting Highlights October 16, 2012 Please join the St. Barbara community for a wonderful evening of comedy, Comedy Night with Basile, on December 1 at the Holy Trinity Social Hall in Raleigh. Contact Parish Council members or Helen Paliouras to purchase tickets. CELL TOWER MEETING The Cell Tower Appeal meeting between our neighbors and the City of Durham was held Tuesday, October 23. The City of Durham Board of Adjustments postponed the decision and sent the case back to the City Planning Board for review and more information. A newly designed, very impressive Saint Barbara website was presented to the Parish Council by Al Safarikas. It is still in the design phase and expected to be ready for launch before year-end. The next Parish General Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, November 18, Alec Alexiades, Parish Council President Icon above: Good & Faithful Servant, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Wilmington, NC Budget YTD Pledged YTD Collected $269, $206, $166,108.00