Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. * To the robber You opened Paradise. * The lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women You transformed, * and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all * that You had risen, O Christ our God, * and granted the world Your great mercy.

Κατέλυσας τω Σταυρώ σου τον θάνατον. Ηνέωξας τω ληστή τον παράδεισον. Των Μυροφόρων τον θρηνόν μετέβαλες, και τοις σοις Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας. Ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τω κόσμω το μέγα έλεος.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful over the adversaries of the faith, and protect your people by the power of Your cross.

Σώσον, Κύριε, τον λαόν σου, και ευλόγησον την κλυρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοις βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος, και το σον φυλλάττων διά του σταυρού σου πολίτευμα.

Apolytikion for Martyr Eustathius and His Companions in the Fourth Mode

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You* the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God.* Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants,* dashing the demons powerless displays of defiance.* O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls.

Ὁι Μάρτυρες σου Κύριε ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτων , στέφανους ἐκοµίσατο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡµῶν·σχοντες γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλον, ἔθραυσαν καὶ δαιµόνων τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτων ταῖς ἱκεσίαις, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν.

Apolytikion of Saint Haralambos in the First Mode

A pillar unshakable are you in Christ’s holy Church, * and, as your own name denotes, an ever-radiant lamp, * all-blessed Haralambos, * shining throughout the whole world * by your feats as a Martyr * driving away the darkness of the worship of idols. * With confidence, therefore, pray to Christ, * entreating Him to save our souls.

Ως στύλος ακλόνητος, της Εκκλησίας Χριστού, και λύχνος αείφωτος, της οικουμένης σοφέ, εδείχθης Χαράλαμπες, έλαμψας εν τω κόσμω, δια του μαρτυρίου, έλυσας των ειδώλων την σκοτόμαιναν μάκαρ, διο εν παρρησία Χριστώ πρέσβευε σωθήναι ημάς.

(o stylos aklonitos tis ekklisia Christou* ke lihnos aifotos tis eikoumeni sofe, edihthis Charalambes* elampses en to kosmo, dia tou martiriou* elisas ton idolon, tin skotomenon makar* dio en parisia Christo, presvev sothine imas)

Apolytikion of Great Martyr Barbara in the Fourth Tone

Let us honor Holy Barbara; for she broke the snares of the enemy, and by her sanctity escaped from them like a bird, by the help and defense of the cross.

Βαρβάραν την Αγίαν τιμήσωμεν, εχθρού γαρ τας παγίδας συνέτριψε, και ως στρουθίον ερρύσθη εξ αυτών, βοηθεία και όπλω του Σταυρού η πάνσεμνος.

(Varvaran tin Aghian timisomen, ehthrou gad tas pagidas sinetripse, ke os strouthion eristhi ex’avton, voithia ke oplo tou Stavrou I pansemnos.)

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

You who were lifted on the cross voluntarily, * O Christ our God, bestow Your tender compassions * upon Your new community to which You gave Your name. * Cause our faithful emperors to be glad in Your power, * granting them the victories against their adversaries. * And for an ally, Lord, may they have You, * peace as their armor, the trophy invincible.

Ο υψωθείς εν τω Σταυρώ εκουσίως, τη επωνύμω σου καινή πολιτεία, τους οικτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστέ ο Θεός . Εύφρανον εν τη δυνάμει σου, τους πιστούς βασιλείς ημών, νίκας χορηγών αύτοις, κατά τον πολεμίων . την συμμαχίαν έχοιεν την σην, όπλον ειρήνης, αήττητον τρόπαιον.

Saints and Feasts

September 20

Sunday after Holy Cross

September 20

Eustathius the Great Martyr, his wife and two children

The holy Martyr Eustathius before his baptism was an illustrious Roman general named Placidas in the days of the Emperor Trajan. While hunting in the country one day, he was converted to the Faith of Christ through the apparition of an uncommonly majestic stag, between whose antlers he saw the Cross of Christ, and through which the Lord spoke to him with a human voice. Upon returning home, he learned that his wife Tatiana had also had a vision in which she was instructed to become a Christian. They sought out the Bishop of the Christians and were baptized, Placidas receiving the name Eustathius, and Tatiana the name Theopiste; their two sons were baptized Agapius and Theopistus. The family was then subjected to such trials as Job endured. Their servants died, all their goods were stolen, and on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem they were scattered abroad, each not even knowing if the others were still alive. By the providence of God, they were united again after many years, and returned to Rome in glory. Nevertheless, when they refused to sacrifice to the idols-a public sacrifice from which no Roman general could be absent-the Emperor Hadrian, who had succeeded Trajan, had them put into a large bronze device in the shape of a bull, which was heated with fire until they died. When their holy bodies were removed, they were found to be without harm. They suffered martyrdom about the year 126.

Announcements

Save the Date New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2026
Our New Year’s Eve celebration is taking shape. Before the holiday rush begins, take a moment to mark your calendar for a night of celebration. We are excited to share that Suzanne Misthos and Pauline Mackres will be chairing the event.

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Dear St. Barbara Stewards,

Thanks to your generous support of the Energy Program, we have successfully installed new equipment to improve our church facilities. This includes upgraded lighting in the gym, hall, church, basement, wall packs, and parking lot, as well as new heating systems for the church and basement and a rooftop HVAC system for the offices.

Your contributions are making a real difference! More HVAC systems are scheduled to be installed, and we will keep you updated on our progress. Please continue to support this vital project, as it benefits us all and reflects the love we share for St. Barbara.

Thank you for your dedication and generosity!

Tony Verikios, Member of the Parish Council

Energy Project Coordinator

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

Wisdom of the Fathers

The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only know in their learned minds the mysteries of faith and the commandments of their Creator, but to those who have progressed far enough to live by them.

St. Bede the Venerable

Unknown, 8th century

To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to cherish bad thoughts and desires; to suppress every evil thought; to avoid occasions of sin; not to desire or to do anything out of self-love, but to do everything out of love for God. To deny oneself, according to St. Paul means "to be dead to sin. . . but alive to God."

St. Innocent of Alaska

The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century

Weekly Calendar

Today, September 20, 2026

Sunday After Holy Cross

Memorial

Andreas Kaiafas 40 day

Chrysoula Clapsis 40 day

Panagiotis Tsourounakis 6 month

Christos Kaiafas 28 year

Trisagion

Constandinos Kaiafas

Maria Kaiafas

Andreas Tsiaris

Anna Tsiaris

Argiro Kartselos

Baby Blessing

Stella Twiggs

Child of Georgette & Colin

Holy Cross Diving

Coffee Hour Sponsored by

Maria Kaiafas & AHEPA

Sunday School

Protection of the Environment & Creation Project

Monday, September 21

Greek School 4:30pm

Youth Dance 6:00pm

GOYA Dance 7:00pm

Tuesday, September 22

Greek School 4:30pm

Wednesday, September 23

Greek School 4:30pm

Thursday. September 24

Greek School 5:00pm

Friday, September 25

Greek Festival

Saturday, September 26

Greek Festival

Sunday, September 27

Greek Festival

Weekly Bulletin Flyer Inserts

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September 20, 2026

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Apolytikion for Martyr Eustathius and His Companions in the Fourth Mode

Apolytikion of Saint Haralambos in the First Mode

Apolytikion of Great Martyr Barbara in the Fourth Tone

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Saints and Feasts

Sunday after Holy Cross

Eustathius the Great Martyr, his wife and two children

Announcements

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Wisdom of the Fathers

Weekly Calendar

Weekly Bulletin Flyer Inserts

Festival Donation Sign Up

Festival Ad Journal

2027 Pilgrimage

College Connection

Coat Drive

Veterans Day Cards 2026

Fr. Nicholas Louh

Comedy Night

Philoptochos Holiday Theater Trip

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