February 14
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-02-14
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Announcements
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Calendar
Weekly Bulletin Flyer Inserts
Archepiscopal Message
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (732) 255-5525
- Fax:
- (732) 255-8180
- Email:
- saintbarbara@stbarbaranj.org
- Street Address:
- 2200 Church Road
- Toms River, NJ 08753
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Sunday Services:
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Weekday Services: (unless otherwise noted)
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2021-02-21
- Publish Date:
- 2021-02-07
- Publish Date:
- 2021-01-31
- Publish Date:
- 2021-01-24
- Publish Date:
- 2021-01-17
- Publish Date:
- 2021-01-10
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode
Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. * For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. * He trampled death under foot by means of death; * and He became the firstborn from the dead. * From the maw of Hades He delivered us; * and He granted the world His great mercy.
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος·
ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο· ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ
παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.
For the Saint in the First Mode
As a citizen of the desert and an angel incarnate * and a wonder-worker you shone forth, O Afxentios, our God-bearing father. * Since you received the spiritual gifts * by fasting and vigilance and prayer, * you can cure those who are ailing and heal the souls * of those who run to you with faith. * Glory to Him who gave His might to you; * glory to Him who placed a crown on you; * glory to Him who operates through you, providing cures to all.
Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης καὶ ἐν σώματι ἄγγελος καὶ θαυματουργὸς ἀνεδείχθης θεοφόρε πατὴρ ἡμῶν Αὐξέντιε, νηστείᾳ, ἀγρυπνίᾳ, προσευχῇ, οὐράνια χαρίσματα λαβών· θεραπεύεις τοὺς νοσοῦντας καὶ τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν πίστει προστρεχόντων σοι. Δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διὰ σοῦ πᾶσιν ἰάματα.
Apolytikion of Hieromartyr Haralambos in the Fourth Tone
O wise Haralambos, you were proven an unshakable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever-shining lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of idolatry O blessed one. Wherefore, boldly intercede to Christ that we may be saved.
Ως στύλος ακλόνητος, της Εκκλησίας Χριστού, και λύχνος αείφωτος, της οικουμένης σοφέ,
εδείχθης Χαράλαμπες, έλαμψας εν τω κόσμω, δια του μαρτυρίου, έλυσας και ειδώλων την σκοτόμαιναν
μάκαρ, διο εν παρρησία Χριστώ πρέσβευε σωθήναι ημάς.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
O Unfailing protection of Christians, and our faithful advocate before the Creator: though we are sinners, do not ignore our entreaty; but in your goodness, grant your timely help to us who appeal to you in faith. Quickly make intercession; on our behalf make speedy supplication, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you
Προστασία των Χριστιανών ακαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία προς τον Ποιητήν αμετάθετε, μη παρίδης, αμαρτωλών δεήσεων φωνάς, αλλά πρόφθασον ως αγαθή, εις την βοήθειαν ημών, των πιστώς κραυγαζόντων σοι. Τάχυνον εις πρεσβείαν και σπεύσον εις ικεσίαν, η προστατεύουσα αεί, Θεοτόκε, των τιμώντων σε.
Saints and Feasts
February 14
Sunday of the Canaanite
February 14
Cyril, Equal-to-the-Apostles & Teacher of the Slavs
Saint Cyril was born in Thessaloniki in the early 9th century to pious parents. His family was one of only a few Byzantines in Thessaloniki at that time since it was largely populated by Slavs. Growing up in this situation, Cyril learned the Slavonic language, which later in life would serve him and the Church at large. He continued his education in Constantinople with his brother Methodios (see May 11th), each taking to their particular interests: Methodios in politics, and Cyril in philosophy and teaching.
The two brothers were approached in 850 by Saint Photios the Great (see February 6th) to lead a diplomatic mission to the Khazars, the people who inhabited the western shore of the Caspian Sea. Cyril and Methodios accepted this mission and departed to the North. After the success of this trip, the brothers lived for a time in a monastery on Mount Olympus where Methodios became a monk. At this time the brothers utilized their childhood Slavonic education to develop a written alphabet for the Slavonic language, which to this time had never existed. This alphabet became known as the Glagolithic Alphabet. On their own instigation, the brothers began translating the Gospels and liturgical service books into Slavonic.
Providentially, Cyril and Methodios were again called upon for a mission, this time to travel to Moravia to spread the Christian faith to King Rostislav (see May 11th) and his people. The brothers departed in 862, bringing with them their Slavonic alphabet and service books. After five years of service, the brothers made their way to Rome in 867 to have members of their company ordained to the priesthood to aid in the missionary journey. The group of missionaries celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Rome in the Slavonic language for the very first time with members of their party being ordained as they intended. While in Rome, Cyril fell deathly ill. He was tonsured a monk and died. His brother Methodios continued their missionary work, utilizing the Glagolthic Alphabet. Cyril and his brother Methodios are commemorated together on May 11th.
Announcements
House Blessing
Dear members of Saint Barbara,
Attached is a house blessing form that must be filled out and returned to the church in the event you wish to have your house blessed. Once received, you will receive a call from the church secretary on the day Fr. Paul will visit your home to be blessed. Please note due to the many recommendations and precautions concerning the Covid-19 virus, Fr. Paul will be wearing a mask and will be unable to spend any time visiting or socializing, but will conduct the service and depart immediately. We thank you for your understanding.
Have a healthy and blessed 2021.
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St. Barbara Philoptochos
As we put 2020 behind us, let's focus on the New Year as a new beginning. The 2021 Ladies Philoptochos of Saint Barbara is underway. Please consider joining this wonderful ministry that takes care of the poor, the indigent, the hungry, the unemployed, and 20 other causes as well as Orthodox Missions and our own beloved St. Barbara Church. Our Membership dues this year will be $40. PLEASE consider joining and not only by paying the membership but also attend meetings and donate your time and help us help others.
You can mail your check (payable to St. Barbara Philoptochos) directly to the church address below with the following information included with your check: Name, Address, E-mail address, and Phone Number.
Please mail to St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church,2200 Church Rd. Toms River,NJ 08753
Thank you and God bless you.
St. Barbara Philoptochos Board
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.
Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.
Gospel Reading
Sunday of the Canaanite
The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28
At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.
Wisdom of the Fathers
She had a great perfection of faith. She had no uncertainty about His divine majesty. She had no small measure of the virtue of patience. Yet the pitying Physician of the pitiful disdained her petitions. He kept her waiting for answer in order to demonstrate to us the perseverence of this woman that we can always imitate. She had the characteristics of constancy and humility. She willingly embraced the indignity she received, and even confirmed the Lord`s statement. This woman rightly signifies the faith and devotion of the Church gathered from the nations
Hom. I. 22, In Lent, Homilies on the Gospels, Bk. One, 216, 217.
He kept her waiting for an answer in order to declare that the minds of His disciples should also be merciful. As human beings they were ashamed of the clamor of the woman as she pursued them publicly, but He Himself knew the character of His mercy.
Hom. I. 22, In Lent, Homilies on the Gospels, Bk. One, 216
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, February 14th
Sunday of the Canaanite
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Memorials
Despina Lines -3 years
Emmanuel Skevakis -4years
Sunday School - 10th through 12th Grade - Following Holy Communion
Monday, February 15th
Sunday School - 2nd & 3rd Grade 7pm
GOYA Dance 7pm
Tuesday, February 16th
Saint Theodore the Tyro Vigil 9pm
Greek School - 4:30pm
Philoptochos Meeting - 6pm
Sunday School -Preschool & Kindergarten - 7pm
Wednesday, February 17th
Greek School 4:30pm
Sunday School - 4th & 5th Grade - 7pm
Sunday School 6th thru 9th Grade - 8pm
Thursday, February 18th
Sunday School - 1st Grade - 7pm
Sunday, February 21st
GOYA Youth Sunday
GOYA Gyro Sale
Sunday, February 28th
Godparents Sunday
Weekly Bulletin Flyer Inserts
House Blessing
House Blessing
Pray Give Go NJ
OCMC Virtual Missions Benefit
GOYA Gyro Sale
GYRO SALE Sunday, February 21st, 2021 12PM – 2PM