ST. BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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1 ST. BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 27 JANUARY 2013 SAINT BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WORSHIP HOURS Matins 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Armenian Cross St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church The Very Reverend Archimandrite Father D. Stavroforos Mamaies Cell Phone Number: NC Highway 751 Durham, NC (919) Father Stavroforos is available by appointment: Please Father at to schedule your appointment. Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, St. Catherine's Monastery, Mt. Sinai, 12th c. 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, JANUARY 27, 2013 THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE Zacchaeus Meets Jesus A SPECIAL SUNDAY AT ST. BARBARA Today, Sunday, January 27, 2013 Matins 9:00 a.m. Vesting and the Preparation of the Gifts 10:00 a.m. Several Sundays ago, our students were taught about the Bread of Offering, the Prosforo that is prepared and used for Communion. Father Stavroforos read a story and Dena Paliouras showed how the dough is prepared, the seal is used and the bread is baked. On that day, the students made a Prosforo to be used at an upcoming Divine Liturgy. Today Father Stavroforos is planning a special presentation for our Sunday School and will use the students Prosforo, showing them how it is prepared for the Divine Liturgy. He also will vest in front of the students so they can see how the vestments are put on, and he will say the accompanying prayers that go with the vesting of each garment. The schedule for today will be slightly altered to accommodate the presentation. Matins will begin at 9:00 a.m. The Vesting and the Preparation of the Gifts on the Solea will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Great Doxology and the Divine Liturgy. It is hoped that many of our adult parishioners will attend to learn about the vesting of garments and the prayers that are said behind the altar before Divine Liturgy. The students also will present the names of the living and the departed for commemoration. THIS WEEK PRESENTATION OF THE LORD IN THE TEMPLE Saturday, February 2, 2013 Matins/Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. NEXT WEEK NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW JESUS TEACHES ABOUT THE GREATEST COMMANDMENTS... You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind You shall love your neighbor as yourself...

3 BIBLE STUDY ON FIRST CORINTHIANS Father Stavroforos would like to lead a Bible Study Group at our Church. The class will be on Tuesdays from 10 to 11. It is open to everyone, parishioners and non-parishioners. The Orthodox Commentary that will be used is an examination of I Corinthians and includes questions for discussion. The approach will be verse by verse as in other Bible Studies. Please let Father Stavroforos know if you are interested in participating by calling him on his mobile phone ( ) or calling the Church office ( ). Father would like to order the books for the Bible Study in advance so that everyone can have them at the start of class. There also is a discounted rate for the books if ordered through the Church. Please let Father Stavroforos know your interest and availability so that the study can be started as soon as possible. Please join us. Everyone is welcome! PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS There are small pans of Spanakopita and Baklava available for sale. Please contact Joan Marinos if interested. 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 Catacombs under an Orthodox Church in Greece COMING SOON "WE LOVE SAINT BARBARA" BUFFET DINNER Sunday, February 10, 2013, 1:30 p.m. What better way to kick off the New Year and to celebrate Valentine's Day than to attend our second annual "We Love Saint Barbara" Buffet Dinner hosted by Crist and Maria Frangakis in their lovely home. This special event to benefit the building fund of St. Barbara Church will be held Sunday, February 10, at 1:30 pm. Seating is limited to 45. Interested parishioners must sign up today, January 27, or next Sunday, February 3, at the designated table in the social hall. At the conclusion of the dinner, there will be an opportunity to give a free-will offering to support our church. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Paliouras at elenipali@att.net or Driving directions to the Governors Club will be provided. THE CONSECRATION OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 15-17, 2013 We Love St. Barbara! The Consecration Services (the Baptism and Chrismation of the Church) of St. John the Baptist Church will take place on Saturday, February 16, This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the church. Services will begin with Vespers Friday evening, February 15, continue with the Consecration on Saturday, February 16, and end on Sunday, February 17 with the first formal Divine Liturgy after the Consecration.

4 THE CHORAL SOCIETY OF DURHAM PRESENTS: TCHAIKOVSKY S ARRANGEMENT OF THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Dear friends: Saturday, February 16, :00 p.m. Duke University Chapel The Choral Society of Durham will be performing the Tchaikovsky arrangement of the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom at Duke Chapel on Saturday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. We will sing the Liturgy in traditional Slavonic, a cappella. A bass will chant the Deacon parts, and a tenor will chant the Priest parts. Dr. Rodney Wynkoop is the conductor. The performance promises to be very inspiring. I hope you will be able to attend. Please pass this on to your friends, especially to those who are of Eastern European descent or who are Orthodox and might like to know about this. I am not sure of ticket prices yet, but you can go to choralsociety.org to get more information. Hope to see you there! Elia THE CHORAL SOCIETY OF DURHAM Choral Society of Durham Christmas Concert at Duke Chapel The Choral Society of Durham has a long-standing reputation for excellence in performing great choral literature with professional orchestras and regionally and nationally known soloists. With an adventurous and varied repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century, the Choral Society has attracted enthusiastic audiences since The Choral Society typically does three performances per season. Our Christmas concerts feature classical works for the season and arrangements of traditional carols. Our spring concerts and our collaborations with the North Carolina Symphony, Duke Chapel Choir, and Duke Chorale have featured such choral masterworks as the Requiem masses of Mozart, Brahms, Verdi, Berlioz, Britten, and Fauré, Bach s B-minor Mass and St. Matthew Passion, Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, and Philip Glass s Itaipú. The Choral Society also engages in outreach to music students in area public schools. The 32-voice Chamber Choir is drawn from Choral Society members. It performs annually, is often featured in Choral Society concerts and makes guest appearances in the community tickets@duke.edu Facebook Hours: Weekdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Communion of the Apostles

5 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Sunday, February 24, 2013 There will be a General Assembly after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at St. Barbara. APOKREATIKO DANCE AT HOLY TRINITY Saturday, March 2, 2013 It's time for a little "OPA"! The Nick Trivelas Trio will be entertaining the guests at the Saturday, March 2, Apokreatiko Dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Raleigh. The evening will include a "dessert buffet" with coffee and tea. A cash bar for wine and beer also will be available. The dance is 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students under 21 and will be sold after the Sunday Divine Liturgy in the St. Barbara social hall on the next several Sundays. There will not be any tickets sold at the door, so buy your tickets early and don't miss out on this delightful evening of dancing and fun before the Lenten Season begins. For more information, call Helen Paliouras at or elenipali@att.net. ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL NATIONAL FESTIVAL June 7-9, 2013 Annunciation Church, Memphis, Tennessee Glowing Candle by Susan Blackwood AHEPA NEWS AHEPA SCHOLARSHIPS: information on AHEPA Local -, District -, and National scholarships is available on the welcoming table. There you will see how high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students may qualify and obtain applications. You can also get information regarding scholarships at ahepa277@gmail.com. You can pick up applications for District and National scholarships at the welcoming table. Apply soon deadlines to submit applications for District and National scholarships are respectively April 1st and March 31st; deadline to submit applications for local AHEPA scholarships is April 15. BREAKFAST WITH THE SUPREME PRESIDENT: all AHEPA members, friends of the AHEPA, and their families are cordially invited to have breakfast with several distinguished visitors led by AHEPA Supreme President, Dr. John Grossomanides on Saturday, February 16. More details to come. IMAC COMPUTER FOR SALE If you're in the market for a nice Apple computer, you're in luck! The church has an Apple imac computer (Model #A1311) that was purchased at the SouthPoint Apple Store in October 2010 for $1, It features a 21.5-inch LED, 16:9 widescreen monitor. This computer is in like-new condition, only used at the church office. It has its original box and all the accompanying literature. Father Stavroforos would like to sell the imac and purchase a Windows based laptop more compatible with the MS Office software used by the office staff. If anyone is interested in purchasing the imac, please contact Helen Paliouras at or elenipali@att.net. The minimum bid is $900 and the highest bid over that amount will be accepted. The computer will be available for bids until the end of January, after which it will be put on Craig's List.

6 ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM THIRTIETH ORATORICAL FESTIVAL Introduced in 1983 nationally by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The Oratorical Festival Program begins at the parish level and is divided into three divisions: Elementary Division for students in grades 4 6 (held locally only) Junior Division for students in grades 7 9 Senior Division for student in grades The top speakers in the Junior and Senior Divisions advance to the district level. Two finalists in each district division represent the district at the Metropolis Oratorical Festival. The top speaker in each metropolis division is then selected to participate in the Archdiocese Finals, which is hosted by a different metropolis each year. All eighteen finalists at the Archdiocese Finals participate in a weekend of activities, the highlight of which is the delivery of their speeches on Saturday morning. The Oratorical Festival Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships to the top speakers. In 2012, the top three speakers of each division received college scholarships of $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000. This year, each Honorable Mention speaker was awarded an ipad2. Hellenic College offers The Chrysostom Scholarship to each parish s top senior division speaker. The Chrysostom Scholarship provides 100% of tuition for the recipient s first year of study, and, based on a GPA scale, up to 80% of tuition for three additional years For more information: ORATORICAL FESTIVAL TOPICS Junior Division (Grades 7 9) 1. Considering the Lord s words to His disciples, If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all (Mark 9:35), discuss the relationship between service and leadership. 2. Discuss the importance of participating in the life of the Church in light of Jesus teaching in John 15:5, I am the vine, you are the branches. 3. In the Resurrection Service, the priest proclaims, Come receive the light. Discuss the place of light in the Orthodox Tradition. 4. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22 23). Discuss how we can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, produce this fruit in our lives. 5. In Psalm 103/104, God s care for the natural world is praised. Select elements from the psalm and discuss how they may help us grow in our Faith. Senior Division (Grades 10 12) 1. The Prophet Micah says, He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8). Discuss how this passage has inspired many Christians to acts of service. 2. In 313 AD, St. Constantine the Great proclaimed the Edict of Milan, which allowed Christians to practice their faith freely. What did religious freedom mean then, and what does it mean for people of faith today in countries where violent religious persecution occurs? 3. Discuss the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian in light of today s culture. The Prayer of St. Ephraim Lord and Master of my life, cast away from me the spirit of laziness, idle curiosity, love of power and vain talk. But grant me, Your servant, the spirit of moderation, humility, patience and love. Yes, Lord and King, grant me to see my own faults and not to judge my brothers and sisters. For You are blessed forever. Amen. 4. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Social websites, apps, and so on are constantly present in our lives, making it easy for us to share bits and pieces of our lives with many people. How do you let your light so shine using these widely available social and other media? 5. Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. (Psalm 118/119, verse 73). Discuss how this passage can guide us in a time when we constantly seek to alter the way we look, act, and live. For Topics, Tips, and Resources go to departments/religioused/sjcof/ sjcof_2013_topics_tips

7 Feast of the Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day January 30 The Feast of the Three Hierarchs, Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory the Theologian and Saint John Chrysostom, on January 30, is celebrated in conjunction with the Greek Letters Day as the Church recognizes in them the superb combination of Hellenic language and culture with Orthodox Faith and life. The Three Hierarchs lived in the 4 th century Byzantium, a time when the Church, after the edict of Mediolanum in 312, was free to express her faith in multiple ways. It was within this context that the Three Hierarchs produced their great works in the fields of theology, philosophy, rhetoric and education, superbly using and even enhancing the Greek language. When we examine the work of Saint Basil the Great, we immediately can see that he was a person of extraordinary education in all scientific fields, a giant in theology and a master of the Greek language. He recognized the tremendous importance of a solid classical education as a factor in the cultivation of one s intellect and exposure to cultural and educational values. His famous Address to Young Men On How They Might Profit From Greek Writings, remains an irreplaceable guide of how to deal with and how to maximize the spiritual profit from the study of classical Greek literature. Saint Gregory the Theologian also has been a superb example of a master of an amazing Greek education. In his extensive theological and poetic works, we encounter an unprecedented usage of the Greek Language. He was so proficient in the various forms of Greek language that he even was able to create new words in order to express more accurately Orthodox theology, thus earning him the title, Theologian. Likewise, it is no coincidence that the Church honored Saint John Chrysostom with the title Golden-Mouth on account of his brilliant rhetoric and the extraordinary way in which he employed the Greek language. Saint John Chrysostom, with the thousands of pages of exegesis on the Holy Scriptures, is still as contemporary today as he was in the 4 th century. His biblical exegesis, as well as his many sermons, are indicative of the tremendous effort of Chrysostom to promote real and substantive education among his people. Looking at the example of these Three Pillars of Orthodoxy we begin to understand the great value of Hellenic education and furthermore its importance in our lives. These Ecumenical Fathers and Teachers not only beautified the Church with their passionate pastoral care and sanctity, but also enhanced Greek language, theology, philosophy, rhetoric and poetry, as they focused on the message of the Gospel, the teachings of the Church and the centrality of Christ the Lord. We are called to embrace this model of superb education and great faith as an expression of our deep love, commitment, and understanding of God s divine word. The combination of the Feast of the Three Hierarchs with the Greek Letters Day constitutes a challenge for us contemporary Greek Orthodox people: A challenge to honor our Orthodox Faith and our Hellenic language and culture in the most advanced and strong ways. And God, the source of wisdom and love, the God of the Three Hierarchs will certainly be with us in successfully responding to the challenge. With paternal love in Christ, + DEMETRIOS, Archbishop of America (2012) THE PRESIDENT S CORNER Parish Council Meeting Highlights Thursday, January 17, 2013 Newly elected 2013 officers of the Parish Council: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Assistant Treasurer An appeal to the Archdiocese concerning the 2013 increase in the annual allotment for our church is being prepared. The Greek Festival on our church grounds will take place on the weekend of May 31 June 2. Preparations will begin soon. The Festival tent rental is secured. The Building Fund Committee is being assembled. The launch will be at the February General Assembly. The new St. Barbara Website is to be launched shortly by Al Safarikas and Burt Keener (Webmasters). They will report to the Communications Committee Chair Crist Frangakis. Alec Alexiades, Parish Council President Cross, Chora Church, Constantinople Alec Alexiades Crist Frangakis Evelyn Zehia Christi Kleoudis Peter Marinos ST. BARBARA OFFICE HOURS St. Barbara office hours - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday Office Volunteer - Evelyn Panos Tuesday Office Volunteer - Helen Koutouzakis Wednesday Office Volunteer - Helen Koutouzakis Thursday Office Volunteer - Alexia Reinhardt Friday Office Volunteer - Helen Paliouras

8 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 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 Pamela Goodwin Beruk ST. BARBARA STEWARDS 2012 Thank you to the following Parishioners for their participation in the 2012 Pledge Campaign: 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 Andrew Lockett 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 ST. BARBARA STEWARDS 2013 As of January 27, 2013, the St. Barbara Stewards listed below have completed Stewardship Cards for Total Dollars Pledged are $88, Alec & Frances Alexiades Alexander & Laurel Arapoglou Rita Balaban Nicholas & Eugenia Balafas Agape Blackley Spyridoula Capetanos Andrew and Cheryl Christakos Art Christakos George & Erie Cocolas Athena Constantinou Catherine Constantinou John Constantinou Lou Constantinou Betty Dorton Maria & Brian Easton Frances Eliadis Laurice Ferris Socratis & Aliki Gerondelis Jim & Evy Glekas Antonios & Claire Karamalegos Jim & Christi Kleoudis Helen Koutouzakis Johnny & Catherine Mariakakis Katharine Meadows Matt & Tina Megaro Hope & Larry Odzak James & Helen C. Paliouras John Paliouras Nicholas Paliouras Costas & Kristina Pantermakis George Pashales Walter Pryzwansky Angelia Quint Budd & Viki Radovich Father Stavroforos Mamaies Carl & Olga Thuer Robert & Robbie Wippich Betsy Xenakis Christina Zehia Tony & Evelyn Zehia ST. BARBARA MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT 2012 FINAL TREASURER S REPORT Treasurer s Report Income Expenses +/ Budget (12 Months) $425, $425, $ 0.00 December Actual $ 41, $ 34, $ 7, YTD Actual (12 months) $359, $428, $ 69, Stewardship YTD YTD Budget Pledged Collected $269, $208, $226,477.00