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PRAYERS FOR CHURCH MUSICIANS
One of the Oldest Prayers for Chanters and Church Singers
Through the prayers of St. John the Damascene, St. Romanos the
Melodist, St. John Koukouzelis and all of our Holy Fathers, Our
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon us!
We pray to You to open and consecrate our spiritual and physical
hearing, and give us the strength to testify with our modest mouth
Your endless perfections in fullness of Truth, Goodness and
Beauty.
Help us to clean ourselves, in body and soul, in clear thoughts
and calm spirit, and that through singing that we dress ourselves
in light of love and life, in communion with You and all the
saints.
Help us to praise and glorify You through singing in a proper
way, fervently praying and endlessly praising You for all the
undeserved gifts that you have poured upon us, and not to sing in
vanity and to judge ourselves, but to join the Angelic choirs who
constantly glorify You with Your Eternal Father and with Your Most
Holy, Meek, and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and
unto the ages of all ages. Amen.
A PRAYER BEFORE SINGING
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
O God, whose saints and angels delight to worship in heaven,
Be ever present with your servants who seek through art and
music to perfect the praises offered by
Your people on earth,
And grant to them even now a glimpse of Your beauty, and make
them worthy at length to behold it forevermore. Through the prayers
of the Theotokos and of all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
A PRAYER FOR AFTER SINGING
Bless us, O Lord, Your servants, who minister in Your
Church,
Grant that what w e sing with our lips we may believe in our
hearts, and what we believe in our hearts we may practice and show
forth in our lives.
For unto You we offer glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and
to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
St. Romanos the Melodist
St. John of Damascus
SAINT BARBARA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
We are a Greek (Eastern) Orthodox parish, part of the oldest
Christian tradition,
dating to 33 A.D., the Day of Pentecost. We trace our roots back
to the Apostles and their teachings.
We hold fast to the moral, theological and liturgical traditions
of the Early Christian Church.
We are pleased that you have chosen to experience the worship of
Early Christianity in a modern setting.
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LUKE
JESUS RAISES THE WIDOW OF NAINS SON
7 OCTOBER (7 )2012
Christ Raises the Young Man of Nain, 14th c. Byzantine Mural,
Chora Church, Constantinople, Lessing Art
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WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH
TO OUR ST. BARBARA VISITORS
GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
Thank you for visiting St. Barbara Church. We pray your time at
worship is en-couraging and uplifting. The Orthodox Church has
always held the Eucharist as the culmination of our spiritual
relationship with Christ. Because of this, if you are not a
baptized Orthodox Christian or have not been received by the Church
by means of Holy Chrismation, we ask that you observe during
communion this morning.
Please feel free to come up at the end of the service and
receive some blessed bread from the priest. While this is not
considered the Eucharist, it is our way of assuring no one leaves
church 'hungry'. Should you desire to learn more about the Orthodox
Church, please call the Church office to arrange an appointment
with Father Stavroforos.
Note: The hymn the choir sings during Communion is on page 97 in
the Divine Liturgy Hymnal.
CHRISMATION NAMES & NAME DAYS
In Orthodox countries, at Baptism (or Chrismation, if an adult)
you are given a Chris-tian Saints name. This is the name you give
to the priest when receiving communion. The name is a Christian
Saints name, because God recognizes their names. Each Saint is
celebrated on a particular day, the Saints Name Day. When you
receive your name, your Saints Name Day becomes your Name Day. In
lieu of birthdays, especially after the age of twelve, Orthodox
Christians celebrate their Name Day.
For those celebrating a Name Day this week we wish you Chronia
Polla Many years
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012, WE COMMEMORATE
St. Sergius & St. Bacchus, the Great Martyrs of Syria (upper
left, Skete)
St. Polychronios the Martyr (Cyprus)
St. Julian the Presbyter &
St. Caesarius the Deacon (upper right) St. John the Hermit of
Crete (lower left) & and His 98 Companions (lower right)
Above, St. Sergius and St. Bacchus, Martyrs, St. Catherines
Monastery, Mt. Sinai
St. John the Hermit, Regina Negra
Tone of the week: Tone One ( ') Seventh Eothinon
Divine Liturgy Hymnal Pages 80 - 81
Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone O Protection of Christians
that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most
constant. O despise not the voices of those who have sinned, but be
quick, O good one, to come to our aid, who in faith cry unto you.
Hasten to intercession and speed to make supplication, O you who
ever protects, O Theotokos, them that honor you. - Holy
Trans-figuration Monastery
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Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone Savior, Your tomb
was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body.
Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore
the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your
Resurrection O Christ, glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your
dispensation who alone are the Loving One." - Narthex Press
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THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LUKE
A Note about the Hymns of the Day
Because the beautiful hymns in todays Divine Liturgy, the
Apolytikion and Kontakion of the day and Troparion of the Church,
are frequently sung in Greek, we include them in English for your
understanding. They are sung as the priest returns to the Sanctuary
at the Conclusion of the Small Entrance.
Apolytikion for St. Barbara
Let us honor the holy Barbara for, with the aid of the Cross as
her weapon, she crushed the snares of the enemy, and was rescued
from them like a bird. - Narthex Press
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St. Barbara & St. Juliana, Coptic, Pravicon
http://www.stbarbarachurchnc.org/
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EPISTLE READING
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 pro-duce
thanksgiving to God.
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The Sower
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LUKE
Jesus Raises the Widow of Nains Son
At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his
disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the
gate of the city, be-hold, a man who had died was being carried
out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a large
crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had
compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and
touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young
man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to
speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all and they
glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and
"God has visited his people!"
7:1116
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The Road Leading away from the Village of Nain, Israel
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ANONYMOUS Glory to you, O God Glory to you, O God Glory to you,
O God
Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let Your Sacred Body be unto me for
eternal life and Your Precious Blood for forgiveness of sins. Let
this Eucharist be unto me for joy, health, and gladness. And in
Your awesome Second Coming make me, a sinner, worthy to stand at
the right hand of Your Glory; through the intercession of Your Pure
Mother, and of all Your Saints. Amen.
PRAYER OF SAINT BASIL I thank You, Christ and Master our God,
King of the ages and Creator of all things, for all the good gifts
You have given me, and especially for the participation in Your
pure and life-giving mysteries. I pray You, therefore, good and
loving Lord, keep me under Your protection and under the shadow of
Your wings. Grant that to my last breath I may with a pure
conscience partake worthily of Your gifts for the forgiveness of
sins and for eternal life. For You are the Bread of Life, the
Source of Holiness, the Giver of All Good Things, and to You we
give glory, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever
and to the ages of ages. Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYERS FOLLOWING HOLY COMMUNION
I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the
Son of the living God, who came into the world to save sinners, of
whom I am the first. I also believe that this is truly Your pure
Body, and that this is truly Your Precious Blood. Therefore, I pray
to You, have mercy upon me, and forgive my transgressions,
voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, known and unknown. And
make me worthy without condemnation to partake of Your Pure
Mysteries for the forgiveness of sins and life eternal. Amen.
How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your
Saints? If I dare to enter into the Bridal Chamber, my clothing
will accuse me, since it is not a wedding garment; and being bound
up, I shall be cast out by the Angels. In Your love, Lord, cleanse
my soul and save me.
Loving Master, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these Holy
Gifts be to my condem-nation because of my unworthiness, but for
the cleansing and sanctification of soul and body, and the pledge
of the future life and kingdom. It is good for me to cling to God,
and to place in Him the hope of my salvation.
Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of Your Mystical
Supper. I will not reveal Your Mystery to Your adversaries. Nor
will I give You a kiss, as did Judas. But as the thief I confess to
You, Lord, remember me in Your Kingdom.
COMMUNION PRAYER OF SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
As a means of preparation for communion, please read the
Communion Prayer of St. John Chrysostom prior to approaching the
chalice. After returning to your seat, it is appropriate to read
the Thanksgiving Prayers Following Holy Communion.
ANONYMOUS I thank You, Lord, my God, that You have not rejected
me, a sinner, but have made me worthy to partake of Your holy
Mysteries. I thank You that You have permitted me, although I am
unworthy, to receive Your pure and heav-enly gifts. O loving
Master, who died and rose for our sake, and granted to us these
awesome and life-giving Mysteries for the wellbeing and
sanctification of our souls and bodies, let these gifts be for
healing of my own soul and body, the averting of every evil, the
illumination of the eyes of my heart, the peace of my spiritual
powers, a faith unashamed, a love unfeigned, the fulfilling of
wis-dom, the observing of Your commandments, the receiving of Your
divine grace, and the inheritance of Your kingdom. Preserved by
them in Your Holi-ness, may I always be mindful of Your grace and
no longer live for myself, but for You, our Master and Benefactor.
May I pass from this life in the hope of eternal life, and attain
to the everlasting rest, where the voices of Your saints who feast
are unceasing, and their joy, beholding the ineffable beauty of
Your countenance, is unending. For You, Christ our God, are the
true joy and the inexpressible gladness of those who love You, and
all creation praises You forever. Amen.
PRAYER OF SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM I thank You, loving Master,
benefactor of my soul, that on this day You have made me worthy
once again of Your heavenly and immortal mysteries. Direct my ways
on the right path, establish me firmly in Your fear, guard my life,
and make my endeavors safe, through the prayers and supplications
of the glorious Theotokos and ever virgin Mary and of all Your
Saints. Amen.
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
The Very Reverend Archimandrite Father D. Stavroforos
Mamaies
[email protected]
Cell Phone Number: 919-491-2565
8306 NC Highway 751 Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1600
www.stbarbarachurchnc.org/
Father Stavroforos Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2
p.m.
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