Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, * and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. * You rose on the third day, O Lord * and Savior, granting life unto the world. * For this reason were the powers of heaven crying out to You, O Life-giver: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; * glory to Your Kingdom; * glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind.

Του λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό των Ιουδαίων, και στρατιωτών φυλασσόντοων το αχραντόν σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τω κόσμω της ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι δυνάμεις των ουρανών εβόων σοι ζωοδότα. Δόξα τη άναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τη βασιλεία σου, δόξα τη οικονομία σου, μόνε φιλάνθρωπε.

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 Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that never falls, intercession with the Creator that never fails, we sinners beg you, do not ignore the voices of our prayers. O good Lady, we implore you, quickly come unto our aid, when we cry out to you with faith. Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who protect now and ever those who honor you.

Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία, πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, μὴ παρίδῃς, ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.

Saints and Feasts

October 04

2nd Sunday of Luke

October 04

Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens

According to some, Hierotheus, like Saint Dionysius, was a member of the court of Mars Hill. Having first been instructed in the Faith of Christ by Paul, he became Bishop of Athens. He, in turn, initiated the divine Dionysius more perfectly into the mysteries of Christ; the latter, on his part, elaborated more clearly and distinctly Hierotheus' concise and summary teachings concerning the Faith. He too was brought miraculously by the power of the Holy Spirit to be present at the Dormition of the Theotokos, when, together with the sacred Apostles, he became a leader of the divine hymnody. "He was wholly transported, wholly outside himself and was so deeply absorbed in communion with the sacred things he celebrated in hymnology, that to all who heard him and saw him and knew him, and yet knew him not, he seemed to be inspired of God, a divine hymnographer," as Dionysius says (On the Divine Names, 3:2). Having lived in a manner pleasing to God, he reposed in the Lord.

Announcements

A heartfelt thank you to all of our parishioners, volunteers, families, friends, and members of our extended community who helped make this year’s Greek Festival possible. Whether you gave your time, financial support, supplies, knowledge, or simply stepped in wherever help was needed, we are incredibly grateful. A special thank you to everyone who worked through the challenging weather conditions due to the rain and wind, yet continued to show up with a smile and a willingness to do whatever was needed to make our festival a success. It truly takes an entire community to make an event like this possible, and we could not have done it without each and every one of you.

Thank you!

Irene Koutzoulis

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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. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

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."

Wisdom of the Fathers

There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of intention. Natural instincts impel us when, for example, we do to others what we would wish them to do to us (cf. Luke 6:31), or when we see someone suffering deprivation or in need and naturally feel compassion. Angelic powers impel us when, being ourselves impelled to something worthwhile, we find we are providentially helped and guided. We are impelled by probity of intention when, discriminating between good and evil, we choose the good.

St. Maximos the Confessor

Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.

St. John Chrysostom

Unknown, 4th century

Weekly Calendar

Today, October 4

2nd Sunday of Luke

Memorial

Mary (Marianthi Panagiota) Liounis 1 year

Marie Combias 2 year

Anthony Combias 3 year

Mary Harris 3 year

Vassilia Agorias 15 year

Efrosene Batlas 16 year

Christie Batlas 24 year

Josephine Georgeles 25 year

Anastasia Combias 44 year

Baby Blessing

Stefania Sioukas

Child of Ina & Taso

PTO Coffee Hour

Sunday School

Veterans' Day Thank You Card Activity

Monday, October 5

Greek School 430pm

Youth Dance 6pm

GOYA Dance 7pm

GOYA Dance Registration 7pm

Tuesday, October 6

Greek School 430pm

Wednesday, October 7

Kali Parea 11am

Greek School 430pm

Thursday, October 8

Greek School 5pm

Weekly Bulletin Flyer Inserts

Diakonia Newsletter

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October 4, 2026

General Information

Contact Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

Apolytikion of Saint Haralambos in the First Mode

Apolytikion of Great Martyr Barbara in the Fourth Tone

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

Saints and Feasts

2nd Sunday of Luke

Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens

Announcements

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Wisdom of the Fathers

Weekly Calendar

Weekly Bulletin Flyer Inserts

GOYA Dance Registration

Youth Dance Registration

College Connection

Coat Drive

Blessing of the Animals

Veterans Day Cards 2026

Veterans' Day Recognition

Fr. Nicholas Louh

Comedy Night

Philoptochos Holiday Theater Trip

Diakonia Newsletter