Parish News and Events
Sunday, June 18 - Happy Father's Day - Ημέρα του Πατέρα - Χρόνια Πολλά
2nd Sunday of Matthew - Κυριακή B' Ματθαίου
Orthros - Ορθρος........................................................................................... 8:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - Θεία Λειτουργία ....................................................................... 9:30 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship following the Divine Liturgy
Monday, June 19
Odyssey Food Prep - Tyropita -Προετοιμασίες Φεστιβάλ........................................ 9:00 a.m.
Odyssey Dance Practice - Intermediates -Πρόβες Χωρού Οδύσσειας....................... 7:00 p.m.
Summer Camp Counselor Meeting..................................................... 7:50 - 8:10 p.m.
Odyssey Dance Practice - Seniors - Πρόβες Χωρού Οδύσσειας............................... 8:10 p.m.
Thursday, June 22
Odyssey Food Prep - Spanakopita - Προετοιμασίες Φεστιβάλ.................................. 9:00 a.m.
Friday, June 23
Odyssey Food Prep - Spanakopita - Προετοιμασίες Φεστιβάλ.................................. 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 25
3rd Sunday of Matthew - Κυριακή Γ' Ματθαίου
Orthros - Ορθρος........................................................................................... 8:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - Θεία Λειτουργία ...................................................................... 9:30 a.m.
Scholarships Award Presentation..................................................................... 11:15 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship following the Divine Liturgy
Monday, June 26
Summer Camp....................................................................................... 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Odyssey Food Prep - Spanakopita - Προετοιμασίες Φεστιβάλ......................... 9:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Odyssey Dance Practice - Intermediates -Πρόβες Χωρού Οδύσσειας........................ 7:00 p.m.
Odyssey Dance Practice - Seniors - Πρόβες Χωρού Οδύσσειας................................ 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 27
Summer Camp..................................................................................... 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28
Summer Camp..................................................................................... 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 29
Summer Camp..................................................................................... 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, June 30
Summer Camp..................................................................................... 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
2017 Stewardship
Stewardship 2017 Goal: $373,000
Total Amount Pledged: $276,067
Total Amount Received: $181,932
Total Pledges Received: 543
The Saint Barbara Stewardship Committee and the Parish Council wish to thank our stewards for their continued support of our community. If you have not yet completed your 2016 Stewardship Plege we ask that you do so as soon as possible. Thank you.
Saint Barbara General Fund 2017 Financial Summary
Annual Budget: $646,000
Total Income: $328,407 (As of 06/16/2017)
How much does it cost per day to run the Saint Barbara Parish? $2,394 per day*
* Total includes General Fund and Building Fund expenses.
What about Stewardship?
Our stewardship income covers only about half of the total expenses of our parish. The other half is paid through fund raisers. If our stewardship income was at or above the Archdiocese national average, we would not have any shortfall.
Archdiocese National Stewardship Average: $1,200 per family
Saint Barbara Annual Stewardship Average: $750 per family
Strength of Heart, Strength of Faith, Building Up Together
Progress To Date Towards Our Goal:
The Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Community of Orange, Connecticut is embarking on a three-year capital campaign entitled: “Strength of Heart, Strength of Faith... Building up Together” to build the Athletic Center and complete the Master Plan as voted on by the General Assembly nearly two decades ago.
This is the next step of a planning study and strategic vision that was under taken by the Parish Assembly in 1999. We surveyed every parishioner and interviewed several hundred, consulted ministry leaders and tested a statement of needs and visual concepts. What would become know as the parish’s “Master Plan” was then brought before the General Assembly on November 5, 2000 and approved.
In 2009, we saw the completion of Phase One of the Master Plan with the renovation of our Education Center and the Construction of our Community Center, Kitchen, Bookstore, Library etc. Since then we have been able to witness and participate in the expansion of our parish’s ministries and outreach. The results of which we are only beginning to see materialize.
The time has come for us to complete the Master Plan. As members of the Saint Barbara Parish we are all being asked to make a three-year, financial commitment towards the completion of Phase Two of this project, with the construction of our Athletic Center.
Funding Plan: Target pledges and cash donations: $5,000,000
Time Line for Fulfilling the Vision
Coming months: Provide parishioners with early architectural plans, a summary marketing document and a full plan of completing the Master Plan. Publicly commence Capital Campaign.
Construction: We will commence the construction of the Athletic Center after we have secured the funding through donations.
Saint Barbara Mentoring Initiative
03/10/2017
PARTNERSHIP WITH PRINCETON REVIEW
The Saint Barbara Mentoring Initiative is partnering with The Princeton Review to offer free full-length practice tests for the ACT® and SAT® for area high school students.
These free events will provide students with stress-free, realistic testing environments where they can try their hand at the ACT® or SAT®, see what the new tests will be like and prepare themselves for the actual tests. These events will also provide students who are having trouble deciding between the ACT® and the SAT® with a chance to try each test and find which one they prefer.
How will you score? Find out by taking a full-length practice test given under the same testing conditions as the actual exams. You’ll learn about the endurance and skill needed, and you’ll get a personalized score report that shows your strengths and weaknesses. Students will receive detailed feedback from Princeton Review within 3 weeks.
ACT Ultimate Partnership Classroom Course
July 17, 2017 - August 3, 2017
at Saint Barbara Church
Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Save 20% when you use the promo code STBARBARA20%
Register On-Line:
www.princetonreview.com/saintbarbara
Features:
In-class review of all ACT content. Extensive guided practice of all test-taking strategies.
Admissions and Financial Aid advice to help you research schools, organize applcations and maximize financial aid awards.
Additional online practice tools to study any time of the day or night.
Saint Barbara Choir
The St. Barbara Choir is actively seeking new members. Men and women, high school seniors and older, are encouraged to contact Stacey Grimaldi (staceygrimaldi113@gmail.com or 860-655-5617) or Jane Hadjimichael (jane.hadjimichael@gmail.com) for information and a rehearsal schedule. Rehearsals begin in October. It's not necessary that you read Greek! Contact us with your interest, no matter how slight, and we'll be happy to answer your questions or concerns.
Saint Barbara Grand Ballroom
Consider renting the Saint Barbara Grand Ballroom for your next family celebration. It`s perfect for weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, or birthdays. For smaller events we also have the Lightle Community Center. Call the Church Office for more details.(203) 795-1347
The Winter 2017 Edition of The Ministry Now On-Line
The Winter 2017 Edition of The Ministry (the Saint Barbara Parish magazine) is now available on the Church’s Website in full color. www.saintbarbara.org
2016-2017 Ministry Resource Guide
The 2016-2017 Ministry Resource Guide of the Saint Barbara Parish is now available on-line on our parish web site. The guide highlights the various ministries that are offered ot our community as well as other pertinent Orthodox information.