Sunday Services:
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Weekday Services: (unless otherwise noted)
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Saint Justina who was from Damascus, lived in virginity for the sake of Christ. Saint Cyprian, who was from Antioch, began as an initiate of magic and worshipper of the demons. A certain foolish young man who had been smitten with Justina's beauty hired Cyprian to draw her to love him; when Cyprian had wed every demonic device he knew, and had failed, being repulsed by the power of Christ Whom Justina invoked, he understood the weakness of the demons and came to know the truth. Delivered from demonic delusion, he came to Christ and burned all his books of magic, was baptized, and later ascended the episcopal throne in his country. Later, he and Justina were arrested by the Count of Damascus, and having endured many torments at his hands, they were sent finally to Diocletian in Nicomedia, where they were beheaded about the year 304.
Father Paul wishes to invite any interested young man, from the age of 8 through high school to contact him directly if he desires to serve in the Altar for this coming year. Parents should let Fr. Paul or the church office know about signing up their interested son for this special ministry. Serving at the Altar is indeed a great blessing and it belongs to those who are serious in their commitment.
Parishioner Mary Harris is interested in starting a supportive homeschooling group for Orthodox Christian homeschooling families. If you homeschool your children or are considering homeschooling, please feel welcome to reach out to Mary at m.catherineharris@gmail.com.
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Dear Faithful Stewards of St. Barbara,
There will be an ALL-Church Ministry and Organization Photo Shoot on Sunday, Oct. 2, immediately following Liturgy in the church. We respectfully ask for your participation in this immense effort to capture the life, past and present, of St. Barbara for the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Journal.
The following ministries and organizations photos will be taken:
Parish Council & Presidents – Past and Present
Philoptochos & Presidents – Past and Present
Church Clergy, Alter Boys, Cantors, Sexton
Office Administrators
Sunday School
Greek School
GOYA
PTO
Faith, Hope & Joy
Kali Parea
AHEPA
Daughters of Penelope
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Hardly anyone carries cash today, but we ALL have credit cards!
Conveniently located in the Narthex is a Kiosk that is programmed and
user friendly for you to contribute to Trays, Candles, Stewardship,
Sunday School, Greek School & Dance as well as simply donating using your
credit card!
Ask any Parish Council Member for assistance or if you have any questions!
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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10.
Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, "At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36
The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."
Sunday October 2
2nd Sunday of Luke
Orthros: 8am Divine Liturgy: 9am
Memorial
Christos Kaiafas 24 years
Baby Blessing
Callan Kelly
Child of Alyssa Giglio & Tyler Kelly
PTO Coffee Hour
(Sponsored by The Kaiafas Family)
ALL-Church Ministry and Organization Photo Shoot (Following Liturgy)
Parish Council & Presidents – Past and Present
Philoptochos & Presidents – Past and Present
Church Clergy, Alter Boys, Cantors, Sexton
Office Administrators
Sunday School
Greek School
GOYA
PTO
Faith, Hope & Joy
Kali Parea
AHEPA
Daughters of Penelope
First Day of Sunday School
Youth Ministry Open House
Monday October 3
Youth Dance Registration 6pm
Greek Dance Registration 7pm
Tuesday October 4
Greek School 430pm
Wednesday October 5
Kali Parea 11am
Greek School 430pm
Friday October 7
GOYA Meeting 7pm
Sunday October 9
Crop Walk 130pm
(415 Washington Street Toms River)
Blessing of the Animals
2022-2023 Greek School Schedule
Crop Walk October 9,2022
50TH ANNIVERSARY Ad Journal
50TH ANNIVERSARY Sponsorship