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Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 8306 NC HWY 751

Durham NC 27713 919-484-1600 fatherstavroforos2012@gmail.com

www.stbarbarachurchnc.org News & Announcements

June 30, 2019

Synaxis of the Holy Twelve Apostles

Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles 6/30/2019

Michael the New Martyr of Athens 6/30/2019

NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Sunday Worship Schedule: Matins 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

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.

http://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints?contentid=104

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The Sunday Epistle Reading

Their voice has gone out into all the earth.

Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16

Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to

death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men.

We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you

are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we

hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor,

working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we

endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the

world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish

you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have

many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be

imitators of me.

Εἰς πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν ἐξῆλθεν ὁ φθόγγος αὐτῶν.

Στίχ. Οἱ οὐρανοὶ διηγοῦνται δόξαν Θεοῦ.

Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα 4:9-16

Ἀδελφοί, ὁ θεὸς ἡμᾶς τοὺς ἀποστόλους ἐσχάτους ἀπέδειξεν ὡς ἐπιθανατίους· ὅτι θέατρον

ἐγενήθημεν τῷ κόσμῳ, καὶ ἀγγέλοις, καὶ ἀνθρώποις. Ἡμεῖς μωροὶ διὰ Χριστόν, ὑμεῖς δὲ

φρόνιμοι ἐν Χριστῷ· ἡμεῖς ἀσθενεῖς, ὑμεῖς δὲ ἰσχυροί· ὑμεῖς ἔνδοξοι, ἡμεῖς δὲ ἄτιμοι. Ἄχρι τῆς

ἄρτι ὥρας καὶ πεινῶμεν, καὶ διψῶμεν, καὶ γυμνητεύομεν, καὶ κολαφιζόμεθα, καὶ ἀστατοῦμεν,

καὶ κοπιῶμεν ἐργαζόμενοι ταῖς ἰδίαις χερσίν· λοιδορούμενοι εὐλογοῦμεν· διωκόμενοι

ἀνεχόμεθα· βλασφημούμενοι παρακαλοῦμεν· ὡς περικαθάρματα τοῦ κόσμου ἐγενήθημεν,

πάντων περίψημα ἕως ἄρτι. Οὐκ ἐντρέπων ὑμᾶς γράφω ταῦτα, ἀλλʼ ὡς τέκνα μου ἀγαπητὰ

νουθετῶ. Ἐὰν γὰρ μυρίους παιδαγωγοὺς ἔχητε ἐν Χριστῷ, ἀλλʼ οὐ πολλοὺς πατέρας· ἐν γὰρ

Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ἐγὼ ὑμᾶς ἐγέννησα. Παρακαλῶ οὖν ὑμᾶς, μιμηταί μου

γίνεσθε.

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The Sunday Gospel Reading

The Gospel According to Matthew 9:36, 10:1-8

At that time, when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because

they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. And he called

to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast

them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. The names of the

twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his

brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and

Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of

Alphaios, and Thaddaios; Simon the Cananaean. and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. These

twelve Jesus sent out, charging them, "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of

the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And preach as you go,

saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out

demons. You received without paying, give without pay."

Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα 9:36, 10:1-8

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ᾿Ιδὼν δὲ τοὺς ὄχλους ἐσπλαγχνίσθη περὶ αὐτῶν, ὅτι ἦσαν ἐκλελυμένοι καὶ

ἐρριμμένοι ὡς πρόβατα μὴ ἔχοντα ποιμένα. τότε λέγει τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ· ὁ μὲν θερισμὸς

πολύς, οἱ δὲ ἐργάται ὀλίγοι. δεήθητε οὖν τοῦ κυρίου τοῦ θερισμοῦ ὅπως ἐκβάλῃ ἐργάτας εἰς τὸν

θερισμὸν αὐτοῦ. Καὶ προσκαλεσάμενος τοὺς δώδεκα μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν

πνευμάτων ἀκαθάρτων ὥστε ἐκβάλλειν αὐτὰ καὶ θεραπεύειν πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν.

Τῶν δὲ δώδεκα ἀποστόλων τὰ ὀνόματά εἰσι ταῦτα· πρῶτος Σίμων ὁ λεγόμενος Πέτρος καὶ

᾿Ανδρέας ὁ ἀδελφὸς αὐτοῦ, ᾿Ιάκωβος ὁ τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ ᾿Ιωάννης ὁ ἀδελφὸς

αὐτοῦ, Φίλιππος καὶ Βαρθολομαῖος, Θωμᾶς καὶ Ματθαῖος ὁ τελώνης, ᾿Ιάκωβος ὁ τοῦ ᾿Αλφαίου

καὶ Λεββαῖος ὁ ἐπικληθεὶς Θαδδαῖος, Σίμων ὁ Κανανίτης καὶ ᾿Ιούδας ὁ ᾿Ισκαριώτης ὁ καὶ

παραδοὺς αὐτόν. Τούτους τοὺς δώδεκα ἀπέστειλεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς παραγγείλας αὐτοῖς λέγων· εἰς

ὁδὸν ἐθνῶν μὴ ἀπέλθητε καὶ εἰς πόλιν Σαμαρειτῶν μὴ εἰσέλθητε· πορεύεσθε δὲ μᾶλλον πρὸς τὰ

πρόβατα τὰ ἀπολωλότα οἴκου ᾿Ισραήλ. πορευόμενοι δὲ κηρύσσετε λέγοντες ὅτι ἤγγικεν ἡ

βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν. ἀσθενοῦντας θεραπεύετε, λεπροὺς καθαρίζετε, νεκροὺς ἐγείρετε,

δαιμόνια ἐκβάλλετε· δωρεὰν ἐλάβετε, δωρεὰν δότε.

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May 23, 2019

Dear Parishioners.

Last summer the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America approved new Policies for the Safety of Youth and

Children. St. Barbara must comply with these new policies by September 1, 2019or we will no longer be allowed to have

any youth ministry programs or events.

Compliance is a fairly simple process. First, all youth works must complete a registration form (and re-register each

year). Second, all youth workers must complete online training each year. This training course will be provided by the

Archdiocese and will be released soon. Finally, all youth workers must complete a background check every two

years. The background check will be performed by the Archdiocese safety vendor, Praesidium.

Youth Workers include anyone working in a youth ministry program or event such as Sunday school, Greek school,

HOPE/JOY, youth choir and Greek dance. Parents supervising their own children in the Preschool Sunday school class

are not considered youth workers.

Although the training isn't available, I would like to go ahead and start collecting registration forms from our youth

workers. If you are a youth worker or are interested in becoming a youth worker, please contact me for the registration

form.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning the policies, compliance or whether you are

considered a youth worker. I am also including this blog post from GOARCH which has more information about the

policies and compliance.

https://blogs.goarch.org/blog/-/blogs/taking-the-next-step-in-youth-safety

Christ is Risen!

Kerri Zaferatos

PC Member of St Barbara Durham

https://blogs.goarch.org/blog/-/blogs/taking-the-next-step-in-youth-safety

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Parish Financial Summary

Note: The Operations Fund income above is the total of Sunday offering and Stewardship; it excludes the Greek Festival.

The Operations Fund pays all Church expenses except for the mortgage payment. The Building Fund includes all Building

Fund donations and fundraisers (e.g., Taste of Greece, Gyro Feast). The Building Fund pays our mortgage which is

$12,713.36/month.

WHAT IF?

Everyone increased their giving by half of a percent of income?

Stewardship would increase to $210,000 meeting our goal and taking pressure off of our Festival.

Everyone increased their giving by one percent of income?

Stewardship would increase to $262,604 covering our entire Operations budget and allow us to use the

Festival for the mortgage.

Everyone increased their giving by one and a half of a percent?

Stewardship would increase to $315,125 covering our entire Operations budget, allow us to use the

Festival for the mortgage and make some very needed repairs.

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Stewards as of June 10, 2019

Our 2019 Stewardship drive is off to a great start. We have 127 Stewards as of June 10, 2019, almost 80% of our goal of 160 for the year. Thank you. Please help us meet our goal very soon by pledging your support. Your time, talents and treasure are critical to the success of our Ministries. Please give prayerful consideration to your 2019 contribution as soon as possible. Stewardship is the primary source of the funding for our Ministries and operating obligations.

John & Elly Ackerly Sharan Dababnah Johnny & Catherine Mariakakis Keith & Alexia Rheinhardt

Susan Alexander George & Helen Dais Dr. Pete & Joan Marinos Al & Christine Safarikas

Alec and Frances Alexiades Gus & Vanessa Demetriades Azeb Martin Peter Saloupis

Matt & Vickie Amos Anne Dennos Dr. Nikolaos Maurogiorgos & Vaia Sigounas & Adam Silverstein

Alexander & Laurel Arapoglou George & Patricia Dennos Dr. Marjory Charlot Nick Simos

Dr. Marina Arvanitis Betty Bouchlas Dorton Panayiotis Mavroidis & Dr. Charles Stamitoles

Basile & Mary Bakis Brian & Maria Easton Dimitra Sakellaris Mattheos & Marika Stavrakakis

George & Marie Bakis Laurice Ferris Rodney & Katharine Meadows Andrea Stoney

Nicholas & Eugenia Balafas Dimitra Fitzherbert Gus & Yael Megaloudis William & Jennifer Sullivan

Effie Barbee David Flynn & Sabina Borza Flynn Matthew & Tina Megaro Marian P. Sunas

Lance & Maria Barton Dr. Crist & Maria Frangakis John & Dawn Mehalek Senait Tesfatsion

Thalia Becak Socratis & Aliki Gerondelis Nicholas Mermigas Rebecca Theophanous

Tamar Beridze Dr.George & Dr. Amy Glekas David & Courtney Napier Charalmbos & Cathy Tragas

John Biggs & Diana Dobrica Jim & Evy Glekas Larry & Hope Odzak Donna Trohanis

Agape Blackley Christopher Goodwin Richard Oladipo Tryphon & Suzanne Tryphonos

Barbara Bonfiglio Leonard & Elaine Goodwin Cindy Paliouras Lou Tsipis

Marilyn Boska Paul Kacoyanis Jim & Helen Paliouras Dr. Dimitrios Varelas

Nick Bourbous Ed & Eve Kantner John & Dena Paliouras Georgina Varelas

Katherine Marie Callahan Antonios & Claire Karamalegos Niko Paliouras John Varelas

Manuel & Carole Capsalis George & Karen Karas Peter & Evelyn Panos Demi Vlachos

Sophie Carr Dr. Thomas & Zoe Kash Yuri & Elena Panov Helen Vurnakes

Thomas& Zoe Cash Dr. Kenneth & Karen Korach James & Stella Pantelidis James & Frances Vurnakes

Andrew & Cheryl Christakos Helen Koutouzakis Kleanthis & Angelika Papanickas Ray & Eleni Walter

Dr. Arthur Christakos James Koutsis Matina Papazoglou Alexa Waters

Eleni Christakos Dr. Andrew Kuyper Katherine Pappas Preston & Catherine Wilson

Lia Christakos Dr. Lee & Pauline Kuyper Dr. Ted & Theky Pappas Diane Winans

George & Deborah Christie Elias & Madeline Lambiris George Pashales Robert & Roberta Wippich

Dr. Bessie Chronaki Catherine Lewis Wes Platt & Grace Witham & Nick Brantley

Erie Cocolas George Livanos & Renee Lisander Catherine Constantinou Jonathan & Maria Wood

Costa Constantinou Katherine Livas Daniel & Lori Przybyl Betsy Xenakis

Lou Constantinou Thalia Lyras Olgha Qaqish Dino & Kerri Zaferatos

Dean Costas Fr. Stavroforos Mamaies Angela Quint Christina Zehia

Daniel & Hrisavgi Mangum

Tony & Evelyn Zehia

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Phase 3 Building Fund Conclusion Festivities And Unveilling of the Framed Donors Listing

We will officially conclude Phase III of the building fund this Sunday when we unveil the framed tier list that will be hung next to the Phase II frame in the social hall behind Father's office stain-glass windows. We will gather in the social hall for the coffee hour after services in the social hall. After Father does his blessing of the table, then Father can continue holding everyone's attention for the unveiling of the tier list. Helen Paliouras, as chairperson of Phase III, will be the one to uncover the frame and then say how in 3 years, we were successful in raising $425,906 from 152 donors and pledgers. Afterwards, she will then introduce Kerri as being the 2019 chairperson for promoting the building fund going forward....Kerri will then explain that we are now on an annual basis for fundraising....

July 2019 7 – 3rd Sunday of Matthew - 9 am

14 - Sunday of the Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council - 9 am 20 – Saturday - Elias the Prophet - 9 am

21 – 5th Sunday of Matthew - 9 am 26 – Saint Paraskevi - 9 am

27 - Thursday - Saint Panteleimon - 9 am 28 - 6th Sunday of Matthew - 9 am

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Hello, St. Barbara Parents and Supporters!

I hope that your summer is off to a great start. I know that many of you will be traveling at different times, but when you

are in town don't forget that we are continuing Sunday school this summer. It's going to be a more laid back format,

focusing on the the amazing world that God created and our responsibility to take care of it. Costa is also working with

the kids in our music program, including liturgical singing for the kids' choir this fall.

We are also preparing a master calendar of events for this summer and fall, including some upcoming Hope/Joy

gatherings, which we'll be sharing soon.

In Christ,

Catherine W.

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Reading in reference to the Holy Apostles. The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew, the First-called;

James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who was also the Evangelist and Theologian; Philip, and

Bartholomew (see also June 11); Thomas, and Matthew the publican, who was also called Levi and was an

Evangelist; James the son of Alphaeus, and Jude (also called Lebbaeus, and surnamed Thaddaeus), the brother of

James, the Brother of God; Simon the Cananite ("the Zealot"), and Matthias, who was elected to fill the place of

Judas the traitor (see Aug. 9).

Kontakion of Synaxis of the 12 Apostles

Second Tone

O Lord, receive the steadfast and divinely voiced preachers, the pinnacle of Your disciples, unto their rest and the

enjoyment of Your blessings. You received, above every offering, their labors and their life. You alone know what

the heart holds.

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Save the Date:

Saint Barbara Day of Baseball

Norfolk Tides at Durham Bulls @ Durham Bulls Athletic Park,

Durham, NC

Sun, Jul 14, 2019 @ 5:05 PM Section # 213

Durham Bulls Athletic Park 409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701

Please use the following sent from the Church link serve for Us to Be

able to All Sit Together at the Game.

Use of the link will also give St. Barbara $6 from Every Ticket sold.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Durham+Bulls+Athletic+Park+Durham