2012 LENTEN WEEKDAY LITURGICAL SERVICES Orthodox services during the Lenten period are beautiful, spiritual and mystical. THE DIVINE LITURGY OF THE PRE-SANCTIFIED GIFTS Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 6:30 p.m. ST. BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 18 MARCH 2012 Friday morning, 9:00 a.m. March 23 and 30, 2012 THE SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS March 23, 2012, 7:00 p.m. THE AKATHIST HYMN Friday, March 30, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Theotokos of Comfort & Consolation, Vatopedi Monastery, Mt. Athos Rev. Fr. James Berends, Proistamenos St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 8306 NC Highway 751 Durham, NC 27713 m66jdp@yahoo.com (919) 484-1600 www.stbarbarachurchnc.org/ Father James is available to meet with you by appointment. St. Barbara, fresco dating between 1307 and 1313, Church of the Theotokos of Ljeviš, Prizren, Kosovo 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.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 THE SUNDAY OF THE HOLY CROSS HELLENIC COLLEGE & HOLY CROSS Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to Your faithful against the adversaries of the faith, and protect Your people by Your Holy Cross. (Troparion of the Holy Cross) On this, the third Sunday of Lent, as we commemorate the Veneration of the Holy Cross, we are asked also to remember, pray for, promote and support Hellenic College and Holy Cross, the only Greek Orthodox school of theology and college in America. ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN STUDY CLASS Today 12:15 p.m. Join Dr. Ross Sauve in the Conference room around 12:15 (or after Coffee Hour) for a very interesting and informative Orthodox Christian Study class. GOYA SOUPER BOWL OF CARING UPDATE Dear Parishioners, Goya would like to thank everyone for their contributions and donations to the Souper Bowl of Caring. We raised over $300 and had an abundance of canned food donated so Goya was able to provide dinner for UMD on Wednesday, March 14. Thank you again for your generosity. GREAT & HOLY LENT A time of Preparation, Repentance & Renewal Did you know? Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology was founded 75 years ago as a small seminary charged with the vital mission of educating the future priests of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Hellenic College Holy Cross is now the oldest and largest Orthodox Christian institution of higher learning in North America HCHC is one academic community comprised of two distinct schools that have evolved together HCHC offers accredited BA and masters degree programs in theology, professional studies, liberal arts and divinity HCHC provides a transformative experience that integrates faith, education and service in a caring community HCHC boasts a distinguished faculty that is published widely in theology, the humanities, and professional disciplines and is internationally recognized in their fields The Holy Cross Orthodox Press has published over 300 books that have edified the faithful and advanced theological dialogue. HCHC graduates have contributed to the vitality and growth of Orthodox churches and communities throughout America and in over 20 countries around the world Well over 80% of the priests serving in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are graduates of Holy Cross. Student enrollment is near record levels. Supporting Hellenic College Holy Cross strengthens our students, par ishes, communities, Archdiocese and the Church. Fr. Nicholas C. Triantafilou, President
THIS WEEK WHAT JUST HAPPENED? A LOOK AT WHAT WE EXPERIENCE OR CAN EXPERIENCE IN THE DIVINE LITURGY Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 2 and 16, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Communion of the Apostles DIVINE LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. (Note the time change.) LENTEN DINNER Friday, March 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. There will be a light Lenten meal provided at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evenings before the Salutation to Theotokos at 7:00 p.m. Please join our St. Barbara family for these events on Friday, March 23 & 30, 2012. If you have questions, please contact either Dena Paliouras at (919) 929-2047 or Robbie Wippich at (919) 224-0914. FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012 Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, 9:00 a.m. Lenten Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos, 7:00 p.m. Three-handed Theotokos, Serbian-Orthodox Monastery of Hilandar, Mount Athos, Greece SACRED LENTEN CONCERT REHEARSAL Saturday, March 24, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. At Holy Trinity in Raleigh The third rehearsal for the Sacred Lenten Concert (at St. Barbara on April 6) is Saturday, March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity in Raleigh. The last rehearsal is March 31, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at St. Barbara in Durham. PHILOPTOCHOS CHARITY WALKS The Philoptochos is beginning its Charity Walk Season. Each year we talk part in charity walks around the triangle. We would like to invite any interested members of our community to take part. These walks raise awareness in the community for the specific charity and provide some good exercise and community for our parish. All we ask if for you to meet at the church parking lot ONE HOUR before the walk and wear a St. Barbara Philoptochos T Shirt. T Shirts can be purchased at the Church Bookstore. Please contact Catherine Constantinou if you are interested in walking, 919.270.8326 or catherine.constantinou@yahoo.com. The March walks are: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9:00 a.m. THE GREAT HUMAN RACE, Durham, 5k, supporting Nonprofit Organizations in Durham. http:// www.thevolunteercenter.org/tp42/page.asp?id=143674 THANK YOU! Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:30 a.m. THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (MS Research), Raleigh RBC, 1 and 3 mile, 9:30 a.m. http://www.nationalmssociet.org/chapters/nct/fundraisingevents/walk-ms/event-details/index.aspx THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE OF GREECE! On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, we would like to thank you for your very generous contribution of $300.00 for the Relief Fund for the People of Greece. We are always thankful for your efforts and continued support. Respectfully yours, George Papadakos, Director of Finance THANK YOU ST. BARBARA PARISHIONERS! Thank you for the generous gift of $144.00 to support the ministry of OCN (Orthodox Christian Network). Because of your generosity, OCN is growing and reaching more and more people. OCN does not belong to one person or group of people. Rather, it is a ministry of the church, established to serve the church and we thank you in particular for standing with us. Daniel K. Miles, OCN, http://www.myocn.net/
NEXT WEEK SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 Sunday of St. John Climacus THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION TO THE THEOTOKOS SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Sunday, March 25, 2012 GREEK CULTURE PROGRAM Evy Glekas and Helen Paliouras are planning a program to commemorate Greek Independence Day on Sunday, March 25, after the Divine Liturgy in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a short presentation highlighting the role of specific Greek heroes, followed by a performance of the Hellenic Dancers. The Coffee Hour will feature delicious Greek pastries and beautiful platters of fruit. The students of the Greek School also will be introduced by Mrs. Glekas. Please join us as we celebrate our Greek Culture. COFFEE HOUR Sunday, March 25, 2012 The St. Barbara Greek School will host the Coffee Hour on Sunday, March 25, 2012, Greek Independence Day. SS. JOACHIM & ANNA FAMILY RETREAT March 30th April 1, 2012 Diamantis Cassis The Family Life Ministry of The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta presents, Ss. Joachim & Anna Family Retreat, Oasis in the Desert, at the Diakonia Retreat Center, Salem, SC, March 30 through April 1, 2012. For online registration: https://thriva.activenetwork.com/reg4/form.aspx? IDTD=3107661&RF=6809041&mode=0 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012 Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, 6:30 p.m Where's Wenceslaus? Finding Orthodoxy in the Scripture, about 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, 9:00 a.m. Where's Wenceslaus? Finding Orthodoxy in the Scripture, about 10:00 a.m. Lenten Dinner, 6:00 p.m. The Akathist Hymn, 7:00 p.m. SACRED LENTEN CONCERT REHEARSAL Saturday, March 31, 2012, 2:00-4:30 p.m. The last rehearsal for the Sacred Lenten Concert (at St. Barbara on April 6) is Saturday, March 31, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at St. Barbara. 2012 TRIODION AND LENTEN DATES Triodion began Sunday, February 5 Great & Holy Lent began Monday, February 27 Sundays in Lent Sunday of the Holy Cross March 18, 2012 The Annunciation to the Theotokos March 25, 2012 Sunday of St. John Climacus March 25, 2012 Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt April 1, 2012 Saturday of Lazarus April 7, 2012 Palm Sunday/Entrance into Jerusalem April 8, 2012 Holy Week Holy Monday, April 9 Triodion ends Saturday, April 14 Great & Holy Pascha! April 15, 2012
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY'S WALK MS EVENT Dear friends and family, Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:00 a.m. As I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis this month, I am excited to tell you that I have recently registered to participate in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Walk MS event! This is a cause that is very close to my heart, because every hour of every day someone new is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and I want to be a part of the movement to create a world free of MS. Because this cause is so important to me, I am asking for you to support my fundraising efforts by making a tax-deductible donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to creating a world free of MS and finding a cure for this disease but they can`t do it without our help. It s faster and easier than ever to support this cause that is so important to me. Simply click on the link at the bottom of this message to make your donation now! If you prefer, you can send your contribution made payable to the National MS Society to me and I will forward it to our chapter. Any amount, great or small, helps to make a difference in the lives of the 5,400 people in eastern North Carolina with MS. I appreciate your support and look forward to letting you know the results of this year`s Walk. P.S. If you would like more information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, how proceeds from Walk MS are used, or other ways you can join the movement, please visit www.nationalmssociety.org. This is the link to my personal page. http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/tr? px=10546046&pg=personal&fr_id=18083&et=jnfuusxtiy0pyox2m6gdba &s_tafid=234570 Thank you! Cleopatra Pantermakis LITURGICAL RECORD OF ST. BARBARA FAMILIES We are compiling a Liturgical Record of all families and your help is needed (and appreciated)! Each family is encouraged to include the name of each family member, the Baptismal/Chrismated name (if different), occupation (optional), dates of baptism and/or Chrismation and marriage, birthdates, year when St. Barbara became church home. Thank you for your participation! Please pick up a Family Registry sheet today and return as soon as possible to help us conform to the Archdiocese Regulations. COMING SOON SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012 The Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt A CONCERT OF HOLY PASCHAL MUSIC SACRED LENTEN CONCERT Friday, April 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Please join the combined choirs from Holy Trinity in Raleigh, Holy Trinity Cathedral in Charlotte and St. Barbara Church in Durham for a premier Sacred Lenten Concert at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church on April 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Approximately forty members from the three choirs have formed the "Triangle Orthodox Chorale" and will present A Concert of Holy Paschal Music, the music of Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. A few of the beautiful hymns that will be sung during the evening include: "Ti Ipermaho" "The Hymn of Kassiani" "Christos Anesti" and " Soma Christu". The choir, directed by Elia Nicholas, will have rehearsals on Saturday, March 24, and 31. A reception will follow the concert in the St. Barbara Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Donna Trohanis or Elia Nicholas, or see the flyer on the following page. CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Alexa Waters, the daughter of Demi Vlachos and Mike Waters, who was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at UNC. Phi Beta Kappa, founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, is the oldest and the most distinguished of all collegiate honorary societies.
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HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION May 5th 2012 ~Banquet May 6th 2012 ~ Liturgy 1931 Sumter Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 803.252.6758 ~Additional information will follow~ UMD NEWS! Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Hello All! Thanks to GOYA, Angelina's Kitchen, and several volunteers, another delicious and nutritious meal was served at UMD Wednesday, March 14! Angelina and her 'Kitchen Angels' prepared an amazing menu. Our servers were Alexa Waters, Chelsea Walker, Tommy Vlachos, Vasili Claypoole, Luke Henriquez, Sandy Henriquez, Julia Kalas, Eleni Steadman, Ross Sauve, and Gordon Caudle. And, we all had a fun and rewarding evening giving to our neighbors in need. Our next UMD Dinner is scheduled for May 9 and we already have $80.00 donated towards the meal thanks to Ms. Stella Mousmoules and AHEPA. If you can give $5 or $10.00, we will very quickly reach our goal of $250.00 for Angelina to cater the meal. As members of our St. Barbara community, let's ALL do our part to help our neighbors in need. Thank you for your generosity in advance. Looking ahead, there's more good news, Philoptochos has graciously offered to sponsor the July UMD Dinner. THANK YOU, PHILOPTOCHOS!!! Sophia D. Caudle, PhD Angelina and her Kitchen Angels SAVE THE DATE! ST. BARBARA GREEK FESTIVAL Friday - Sunday May 18, 19, and 20, 2012 Please mark your calendars and save the dates for the 2012 St. Barbara Greek Festival. PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Dress for Success is a no- for-profit organization that assists low-income women transition to the workforce. Clean out your closets and donate interview appropriate suits, blazers, blouses, and shoes in support of this effort. There will be an area marked Dress for Success in the back room behind Social Hall for donations to be placed. The last day to accept items is Sunday, April 29. Philoptochos is being called upon to help OCF minister to our Orthodox College Students. Assist us in collecting your college students names. Please email Catherine Mariakakis at Mariakakis@frontier.com with your college student s name, address, email address, and university they will be attending in the fall. Tuesday, March 20, Philoptochos Members meeting, 7 PM at the church social hall. Orders for Easter Lilies for the health of family members or in memory of family members may be made at the bookstore or you may contact Vicky Stephens. Deadline for orders is Sunday, April 8. 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
On March 4 the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation hosted a forum on the Sacred Feminine -- part of an International Women s Day observance. Dr. Judith A. Burns of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis ably represented Orthodoxy on the panel whose members were asked to respond to the question: How does your faith tradition inform your understanding and experience of the sacred feminine? As we approach our observance of the Theotokos' Annunciation, we proudly share with you the eloquent response Dr. Burns delivered to the many participants representing a multitude of faiths. Her reflection is heartfelt, moving and profound. Our hope is that you will share this with your parish as we anticipate the Feast of the Annunciation. Many thanks to Dr. Burns and Fr. Anastasios Gounaris for sharing this reflection. Fr. James Kordaris [frjimk@goarch.org] Department of Outreach & Evangelism email: outreach@goarch.org www.outreach.goarch.org The Sacred Feminine - An Orthodox Response For many, the image of the Christian Orthodox faith is of a man with a beard, dressed in black robes, wearing a funny hat. I offer another image truer to my experience. In reflecting on my experience of the Orthodox faith, I came to realize that I experience that which is sacred and feminine in the practice of my tradition in the company of women. I worship in the company of a woman, the Theotokos, the God-bearer, the Mother of God. In the prayers and hymns of Divine Liturgy her feminine presence and theological significance are ever present. On the Royal Doors, the center opening of the icon screen to the altar, there is most often a split icon of the Annunciation. The Archangel Gabriel is on one door and Mary on the other. The opening to the altar, the gateway to Christ, is through the Theotokos. One need only to observe the icons of the Theotokos on the icon screen and above and behind the altar to grasp that the Incarnation was the meeting of the will of God and the free will of a woman. Her womb conceived. Her blood nurtured. Her body gave birth to God incarnate. Christ is present in our midst because of the Yes, the consent of a woman, the Theotokos. In my spiritual journey the womb has become an increasingly profound image of that spacious place to conceive, nurture, and give birth to the heart s longing for communion with the Divine. I understand and experience the ascetic spiritual disciplines as a pathway to the freedom to say, Yes, to such communion. As I practice the traditions of my faith with women, those traditions become living memory. On Holy Thursday after Divine Liturgy, I will gather with other women to wrap red-dyed eggs in tulle tied-off with a ribbon. These Paschal eggs, a traditional symbol of the Resurrection, will be given out after the Paschal Vigil. As we prepare these eggs, we will talk about past Paschas, get to know newcomers, and catch up on what is happening in one another s life. It is a communion of women. In past years, I have placed those red eggs in the arthritic hands of a beloved matriarch of the congregation. She would hold the egg and attempt to shape the tulle as I tied the ribbon. Theodora passed away last year; may her memory be eternal. I will miss her. I will see her hands as I prepare the Paschal eggs this year. I will remember those hands as a living memory of her life, the Resurrection, and the sacred communion of women. I experience the sacred feminine as living memory as I practice my Christian Orthodox faith in the company of women. Amen. Dr. Judith A. Burns, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Indianapolis, IN
HOMEMADE BEAN & LENTIL SOUPS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYTIME DURING LENT $6.00 per quart PHILOPTOCHOS BOOKSTORE LENTEN BOOKS Our Bookstore has received the following new books for adults and children: A Journey through Great Lent - Very Rev. Stephen Belonick Guide to the Divine Liturgy - Robert Krantz The Lenten Spring - Thomas Hopko Great Lent Journey to Pascha - Alexander Schmemann God Speaks from the Cross - Anthony M. Coniaris From our pot to your table!!!! Lent! Wonderful Lent! - Debra Sancer Ester's Easter Dress (A young girl's adventure through Orthodox Holy Week) - Katherine Kafarakis Leave the cooking to us!!!!!!!! All proceeds will go to the St. Barbara Church Fund Contact: Helen Koutouzakis 919-361-4602 koutouh@msn.com The Jesus Story Book Bible (Every story whispers His name) - Sally Lloyd-Jones The Lenten Collection (A cookbook of Lenten Recipes) Our own Grecian Plate Cookbook has a section on Lenten meals. Please stop by our Bookstore and check out these new Lenten publications. AHEPA NEWS AHEPA SCHOLARSHIPS: information on AHEPA National -, District -, and Local scholarships is on the welcoming table. Qualifications and applications are available on-line and from local AHEPA members. BLOOD DRIVE: Please sign up to be a part of the first St. Barbara Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross. We need a minimum of forty (40) people to pledge to donate a pint of blood. Once we turn in the sign-up sheet, we will be able to schedule a blood drive here in our church hall. Your donation may be needed to help save someone s life. The sign-up sheet is located in the church hall on the table outside Father Jim s office. If you have any questions please contact Andrew Christakos at 919-563-8678.
ST. BARBARA STEWARDS 2012 As of March 18, 2012, the 75 parish families listed below have completed and turned in a Pledge Card for 2012. Alec & Frances Alexiades William & Donna Athas Nicholas & Eugenia Balafas Lance & Maria (Marinos) Barton Rev. Fr. James & Anne Berends Pamela Goodwin Beruk Barbara Bonfiglio Stan J. Bukowski Andrew & Cheryl Christakos Art Christakos Lia Christakos George & Erie Cocolas Catherine Constantinou Lou Constantinou Marie Council Betty Dorton Frances Eliadis John Eliadis Laurice Ferris Christ & Maria Frangakis Nick Galifianakis Socratis & Aliki Gerondelis Jim & Evy Glekas Leonard & Elaine Goodwin James Grinias Ezana Hailu & Hirut Hailemeskel Craig & Alexandra Henriquez Rali Makros Kalfas Antonios & Claire Karamalegos Burt & Glenna Keener Jim & Christi Kleoudis Gus & Karen Kolias Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Kontos Kenneth & Karen Korach Helen Koutouzakis Lee & Pauline Kuyper Helen V. Leontis Elizabeth & Gabriella Livanos George Livanos Paul & Melanie Lockett Sophie P. Livas John C. Manuel & Family Johnny & Catherine Mariakakis Pete & Joan Marinos John & Mary McWhirter Alina & Liviu Nicoara Hope & Larry Odzak Cindy Paliouras Helen C. Paliouras James Paliouras & (son) Nicholas John & Dena Paliouras Peter & Evelyn Panos Yuri Panov & Elena Eliseeva Costas & Kristina Pantermakis Matina Papazoglou Michael & Dena Papazoglou Ted and Theky Pappas Joseph & Pauline Podgurski Al & Christine Safarikas Ross Sauve Mr. & Mrs. Matt Stavrakakis Eleni Christakos & Rick Steadman Bill & Joanne Sunas Ernest & Marian Sunas Donna Trohanis Lou & Marilyn Tsipis James & Frances Vurnakes Demetra Vlachos & Alexa Waters Michael D. Waters Jacques & Christine Watters Catherine, Preston & Theodore Wilson Tracy Nikki Wilson Robert & Robbie Wippich Tony & Evelyn Zehia, Christina Eleftherios & Kathryn Xixis Total Pledged to Date $184,130 SAINT BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH www.stbarbarachurchnc.org/ SUNDAY WORSHIP HOURS Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Matins/Orthros immediately preceding ST. BARBARA MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FEBRUARY 2012 2012 Budget February YTD Income $425,488.00 $ 21,445.58 $58,120.28 Expenses $425,488.00 $ 32,683.83 $65,164.33 Net ($11,238.24) ($ 7,044.05) PARISH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Please have all parish news and announcements to Glenna Keener by Wednesday morning for publication in the next Sunday s bulletin. glennakeener@nc.rr.com 919-816-0224 Lenten Art Courtesy of Crystal Cloud Graphics http://graphics.elysiumgates.com