The First Commandment of Saint Barbara’s

“You shall attend the liturgical services regularly, and on time!”

One of the great tragedies of modern Christianity is the idea that you do not need to attend the liturgical services to be a good Christian. Somehow it has become the popular belief that you do not need the Church (or the priest) in order to worship God and be saved – you only need to be a “spiritual” person who believes in Jesus. Whereas Orthodoxy has always maintained that personal and private prayer is important, the Church has also maintained that corporate prayer is more important! Canon LXXX of the Quinisext Council in 692 A. D. clearly states that, “… if any of those who are enumerated in the list of the clergy, or a layman, has no very grave necessity nor difficult business so as to keep him from church for a very long time, but being in town does not go to church on three consecutive Sundays — three weeks — if he is a cleric let him be deposed, but if a layman let him be cut off.”

Few question that it is Christ who saves – that was the purpose of His Incarnation, Crucifixion and Resurrection. However, before He ascended to the right hand of God the Father, He also established His Church here on earth. As Orthodox Christians, we believe that we are that Church! Christ dispenses salvation through His Church, using the priests as His instruments. You have heard many times that the Church is a hospital: Christ is the Physician who heals the sick – sometimes through medication, sometimes through difficult surgery. However, if we do not come to the hospital, we cannot be healed.

Some may argue that the Bible is all one needs in order to receive instruction from God. However, we cannot ignore the fact that the Bible came from the Church! As a result, one cannot interpret the Scriptures outside the context of the Church. God’s Word is a living Word – the Logos – and His instruction continues today.

Regularly attending the divine services is mandatory for all those who wish to be called Christians. One cannot say that he is a follower of Christ if he knows not Whom he follows. Neither can one maintain a relationship with God if one ceases to meet with Him (sorry, cell phones, e-mail and texting do not work). However, do not take my word for it, rather, listen to St. John Chrysostom:

“How distressed do you think I am when I call to mind that on the festival days the multitudes assembled resemble the broad expanse of the sea, but now not even the smallest part of that multitude is gathered together here? Where are they now who oppress us with their presence on the feast days? I look for them, and am grieved on their account when I mark what a multitude are perishing of those who are on the path of salvation, how large a loss of brethren I sustain, how few are reached by the things which concern salvation, and how the greater part of the body of the Church is like a dead and motionless carcass. ‘And what concern is that to us?’ you say. The greatest possible concern if you pay no attention to your brethren, if you do not exhort and advise, if you put no constraint on them, and do not forcibly drag them here, and lead them away out of their deep laziness.” -To Those who had not Attended the Assembly

Furthermore, when we arrive late to the Divine Liturgy, we bear witness that we have not prepared to receive the Holy Gifts. Therefore, if you have not come in time to hear the Gospel – the Word of God – then do not approach to receive Holy Communion – the Body and Blood of the Word of God.

President’s Report

Brothers and Sisters:

As we begin the New Ecclesiastical Year, my prayer is that our Parish may grow spiritually and coalesce into a Christ-centered family.

At its September 14^th meeting, the Parish Council approved minutes of the previous meeting, received the monthly financial reports and reviewed several bids for window coverings in the Redding Educational Center, which are necessary to protect the Merv Corning watercolors from ultra-violet light. The Council also noted that few parishioners are volunteering for coffee hour; please consider sponsoring a coffee hour--nothing fancy is required.

The first Taverna Night on September 11^th was a success. About 55-60 adults and children were in attendance.

Parish Council visits to parishioners have begun. If you have not been contacted yet please be patient, as each two-member team has about 40 parishioners on its list.

Mark your calendars for the annual Bagels, Baklava, and Bourma event on October 29^th. The theme will be Jewish, Greek, and Armenian wedding customs. Please make your reservations early, as attendance will be limited.

In His Service,
Theony Condos

The Holy Priest Martyr

Dionysios the Areopagite

October 3^rd

St Dionysius lived originally in the city of Athens. He was raised there and received a classical Greek education. He then went to Egypt, where he studied astronomy at the city of Heliopolis. It was in Heliopolis, along with his friend Apollophonos where he witnessed the solar eclipse that occurred at the moment of the death of the Lord Jesus Christ by Crucifixion. “Either the Creator of all the world now suffers, or this visible world is coming to an end,” Dionysius said. Upon his return to Athens from Egypt, he was chosen to be a member of the Areopagus Council (Athenian high court).

When the holy Apostle Paul preached at the place on the Hill of Ares (Acts 17:16-34), Dionysius accepted his proclamation of salvation and became a Christian. For three years St Dionysius remained a companion of the holy Apostle Paul in preaching the Word of God. Later on, the Apostle Paul selected him as bishop of the city of Athens. And in the year 57 St Dionysius was present at the repose of the Most Holy Theotokos.

During the lifetime of the Mother of God, St Dionysius had journeyed from Athens to Jerusalem to meet Her. He wrote to his teacher the Apostle Paul: “I witness by God, that besides the very God Himself, there is nothing else filled with such divine power and grace. No one can fully comprehend what I saw. I confess before God: when I was with John, who shone among the Apostles like the sun in the sky, when I was brought before the countenance of the Most Holy Virgin, I experienced an inexpressible sensation. Before me gleamed a sort of divine radiance which transfixed my spirit. I perceived the fragrance of indescribable aromas and was filled with such delight that my very body became faint, and my spirit could hardly endure these signs and marks of eternal majesty and heavenly power. The grace from her overwhelmed my heart and shook my very spirit. If I did not have in mind your instruction, I should have mistaken her for the very God. It is impossible to stand before greater blessedness than this which I beheld.”

After the death of the Apostle Paul, St Dionysius wanted to continue with his work, and therefore went off preaching in the West, accompanied by the Priest Rusticus and Deacon Eleutherios. They converted many to Christ at Rome, and then in Germany, and then in Spain. In Gaul, during a persecution against Christians by the pagan authorities, all three confessors were arrested and thrown into prison. By night St Dionysius celebrated the Divine Liturgy with angels of the Lord. In the morning the martyrs were beheaded. According to an old tradition, St Dionysius took up his head, proceeded with it to the church and fell down dead there. A pious woman named Catulla buried the relics of the Saint.

The writings of St Dionysius the Areopagite hold great significance for the Orthodox Church. Four books of his have survived to the present day: On the Celestial Hierarchy; On the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy; On the Names of God; and On Mystical Theology. In addition, there are ten letters to various people.

The written works of St Dionysius the Areopagite are of extraordinary significance in the theology of the Orthodox Church, and also for late Medieval Western theology. For almost four centuries, until the beginning of the sixth century, the works of this holy Father of the Church were preserved in an obscure manuscript tradition, primarily by theologians of the Alexandrian Church. The concepts in these works were known and utilized by Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Dionysios the Great, pre-eminent figures of the catechetical school in Alexandria, and also by St Gregory the Theologian.

Parish Ministries, Organizations & Youth Progrmas

Orthodox Christianity 101

Our first class will be Friday, October 16^th at 6:30 pm, at the Faulkner Gallery of the Santa Barbara Public Library. Bring your friends and your questions! For more info, please see the flyer below, or contact Fr. Simon in the Church Office.

Philoptochos

Please join us for a meeting on October 11^th after Liturgy. We will be discussing the upcoming Bagels, Baklava and Bourma event on Thursday October 29^th, the Holiday Spanikopita Sales and the St. Barbara Feast Day Celebration in December. Backpacks for Breast Cancer patients will hopefully be our Holiday Outreach. We look forward to your participation in these important events.

VIP'S / The Young and the Restless

Thank you all for attending our September luncheon at the Beachside Cafe Restaurant. With 30 of us in attendance, the turnout was great and everybody had a great time. We have an awesome group! What a beautiful setting overlooking the ocean with Santa Cruz Island as a back drop. After lunch, a meeting was held to plan the remainder of 2009 events.

Thanks to Mike Pahos for organizing our Christmas Dinner followed by a concert at the newly renovated Granada Theater. The calendar is as follows: October will be a dark month with no meetings planned. November will include a Thanksgiving luncheon and December will be our Christmas Dinner followed by a concert at the Granada. Look for details of upcoming events in the Bulletin and Epistle. I will also try and get a flyer to each of you giving details.

Our prayers and best wishes go out to Alice Anton, Agnes Kallas, Dan Baskous, Bill Poulis, Debbie Pappas, Jim Brown and any of you I might have missed that have some health issues. We all wish you a speedy recovery and the best of health.

Young Adult League

The Young Adult League will reconvene on the first Wednesday in October, the 7^th at 6:30 pm. If you are a college student and new to the area, or if you are a new Young Adult to Saint Barbara GOC and the Central Coast, please send an email to Diana Georghiou dolfingeorge@hotmail.com, introduce yourself, and become part of our crew.

Greek Language Program

Greek language classes at various levels will be offered once again this year. Please sign up on the sheet in the Orthodox Center so that the teachers can determine what levels will be needed. If you have questions, contact Georgia Gastouniotis (683-4919) or Theony Condos (683-4821).

Ever wonder about the origin of words like “syzygy,” “etymology,” “topography,” “astronomy?” A new offering this year will be a class on Greek Roots in English. No knowledge of Greek is required, but the class is guaranteed to increase your English vocabulary and to improve your spelling! The class will be taught by Voula Aldrich (682-7775) on Thursdays at 5 p.m., starting October 1^st, and is open to everyone. A sign-up sheet is in the Orthodox Center.

Sunday school

Sowing Seeds for Christ! Our first day of Sunday School was fantastic - the Education Center was buzzing with lots of children and some new parents too. In total we had 33 children filling our classrooms, including the NEW Nursery! Even though we say 1 ½ years to start in this class, we welcome moms with younger children too!

Your Sunday School Staff:

Nursery – Iris Kaminsky

Pre K/K – Barbara Fakinos & Christina Rottman

1^st/2^nd Grade – Stephanie Braun & Olya Benbow

3^rd – 6^th Grade – Carolyn Pappas

7^th – 12^th Grade – Lisa Stathopoulos, Alex & Alexandra Trigonis

Substitute Staff – Penny Papazacharioudakis

(if you are interested in being a substitute, please contact Alexandra Iorio)

The Ed Center received a generous donation for the rest of our needed computer equipment. We are very thankful!

Our upcoming St. Barbara’s Rummage Sale will be Sat., November 7^th at Yianni’s Place on

State Street

. Proceeds will benefit the Sunday School as well as the community. Please start collecting your “sorted” items you would sell and we ask you not to donate items that are broken or need repair. You may bring items to the Ed Center, unless they are large items which can be brought to Yianni’s on Saturday morning due to limited storage space.

Choir

Congratulations to Soprano, Connie X. Rishwain, president of Ugg Australia and Simple, who was honored at a Women's Wear Daily Benefit Luncheon in New York City June 4^th for supporting children’s causes. Connie was one of three Women in Industry to be named Women of the Year for their contributions to K.I.D.S. Since its inception in 1985, KIDS has distributed more than $750 million in products to 65 million children who could be victims of poverty, abuse, homelessness or natural disasters, and Ugg has helped in the mission. We are so proud of your work & loving heart!

Soprano, Sophia Kenrick, who came to SB via Phoenix, to study at UCSB, just completed her PhD in Chemical Engineering. Her dissertation is entitled Development of High-Affinity, Specific Peptide Ligands for Diagnostics and Therapeutics (wow!). This research focuses on developing new peptides that can be incorporated into drugs that target a particular organ or disease site, such as a tumor. Congratulations Sophia! We wish you success in finding a great job - in the SB area, of course!

Michael and Vivian Pahos celebrated a phenomenal milestone, their 50th Wedding Anniversary! Congratulations! We wish you many more years of wedded bliss and new adventures!

Best wishes for a happy and blessed marriage to tenor Michael Osborn and his beautiful bride Kara, who were married, Sept. 19 at St. Barbara. Michael, a civil engineer, is a talented musician and volunteer, quietly leading and making a difference in our community.

Andriana (Director) & Ernest were blessed with the birth of their second grandchild, Xander Thomas Kolendrianos, on September 1 . The happy parents, Chris & Megan and sister Sorel, are thrilled and grateful for this new addition to their family.

Congratulations also to Alto, Eleni Pantages, who was the Musical Director for this summer’s ShowStoppers production of Les Miserables at La Colina Junior High. Eleni prepared and directed the wonderful young singers, including her sister Chrysanthe, who performed in this outstanding production. If you didn't see it, ask proud dad, Greg, who did the photography, fliers, signs & printing for the show!

Super Tenor, Chris Hillman, will be featured in the 2009-2010 Library of Congress Concert Series. Friday, Oct. 16 at noon in the Mumford Room "Country rock pioneer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Chris Hillman talks about his four-decade career and takes a look at his songs covered by such artists as Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty, EmmyLou Harris and KD Lang." Chris Hillman has been a member of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers & the Desert Rose Band! For a fascinating look at his career, visit his website www.chrishillman.com. Congrats Chris, and thank you for your love and dedication to the choir & our parish for so many years!

Sadly, we lost our beloved Bass, Dean Jensen, who passed away unexpectedly this summer. Dean had a heart of gold, a wonderful singing voice, and a ready smile and big bear hug. We cherish the gift of his presence in our lives for so many years. Dean was an amazing dad, an inspiring teacher, a try anything cook, and a life-long lover of surfing. It was no accident that he lived close to Rincon, one of the best surf spots in CA! His spirit and memory live on!!

Saint Barbara Dance Program

In September, all of St. Barbara’s dance groups performed at St. George in Bakersfield’s Festival. We want to thank the St. George community for their hospitality and donations towards our participation in FDF 2010. We wish them well on their festival turn out!

Thank you to everyone for supporting the Dance Groups Annual Lasagna Fundraiser! The funds raised will be going towards FDF 2010 in San Jose! Special thank yous go out to the dancers, their families, organizers and extended dance families for their helping hands and donations to make this event happen.

On October 10, Thavma and Pnevma will be performing for St. Andrew’s annual “Evening in Greece” fundraiser in Arroyo Grande. And on October 18 all dance groups will be performing at Our Lady of Assumption’s Fall Fest in Ventura. Zoi will be pertorming October 22 at the Cabrillo Pavillion in Santa Barbara and on October 29 at Bagels, Baklava and Bourma.

The October schedule is as follows:

October 4 and 25 – Practice

October 10 – St. Andrew performance “Evening in Greece” (practice on site before performance)

October 11 – no practice

October 18 – Our Lady of the Assumption performance “Fall Fest/Multi-cultural Theme” (practice on site before performance)

Oct. 22 – Zoi only 7:30PM performance at the Cabrillo Pavillion in Santa Barbara.

Oct 29 – Zoi only 7:30 PM performance at Bagels, Baklava and Bourma OPA!!!

Community Organizations

Order of AHEPA

Santa Barbara Chapter 243

www.ahepa20.org/~chapter243/

Please mark your calendars for the November 14 AHEPA Glendi! The evening will begin with a traditional lamb dinner of “paithaikia-lamb chops.” The popular “Greeks” are again returning to play music throughout the night. Please visit our web site for National, Local, and Chapter news of interest. Contact us at our e-mail address above.

Daughters of Penelope

Santa Barbara Chapter Delos 103

www.dophq@ahepa.org

The DOP will have our annual garage sale on Saturday, October 17. If you have items you wish to donate please contact Terry Kerameris at nightship538@cox.net for further information. Please note that Bagels, Baklava and Bourma will be held Thursday, October 29. Saint Barbara is hosting this year. Dishes may be dropped off at the Orthodox Center before proceeding to the Temple for the first talk. We will return to Saint Barbara for Fr. Simon’s talk and then food, dancing and shared fellowship. Please join our community for this interesting and informative event!

The DOP bake sale is upon us! We will have Baklava, Kourabiethes and Melomacarona available just in time for the holidays. For your convenience an order form is included in this Epistle. Order by Sunday, November 15. Choose your pick up date: Sunday, November 22 prior to Thanksgiving and Sunday, December 20 in time for Christmas. Share these traditional pastries with friends and family!

The DOP meetings will resume this month. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact

Helen McGillivray at 965-6727.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ST. BARBARA 2009-2010

TAVERNA NIGHT is coming the second Friday of each month starting in September (see flyer in this Epistle).

ST. BARBARA’S FEAST DAY will be celebrated December 3^rd and 4^th. On December 4 the Church will be sponsoring a Crab Fest Dinner for our St. Barbara Feast Day. We will also have a Silent Auction of Jewelry and Hotel and Restaurant Gifts. Entertainment will be provided by the outstanding Cajun Band--Zydeco Zippers.

SUPER BOWL DAY OF FUN January 31^st, 2010. Do what you want, yell, scream, eat, drink and just enjoy the day at the Super Bowl.

APOKRIATIKO GLENDI (Mardi Gras) February 6^th. Start looking for a costume. It will be a night of guesses.

A FASHION SHOW will be held April 24^th. Just put your hat on and look your best. The rest will be up to us.

Look for flyers of each event in the Epistle. There will be something to do monthly with the family or just come alone and meet up with friends, play Tavli or dance. If anyone is interested in hosting one of these events please call Georgia Gastouniotis at 455-6725 or e-mail at ginagaston@cox.net. Your ideas are welcome!

Orthodox Christianity 101

Have you ever wondered what Christianity looked like in the first few centuries? Ever wonder what the early Christians believed? How they worshipped? How the Bible come to be formed? This class provides you with an opportunity to find answers to these questions.

We will discuss the early Christian Church, the Old and New Testaments, the history of the Church, the Ecumenical Councils, the liturgical services, Saints, Icons, spirituality and spiritual disciplines, the Canons, and our relationship to other Christian denominations. No question is off limits!

This class is intended for those who would like to learn more about Christianity, for those who wish to become Orthodox, and for those who are already Orthodox but would like to broaden and deepen their faith. Please join us at the:

Santa Barbara Public Library

Faulkner Gallery

with Rev. Father Simon Thomas

Friday, October 16^th at 6:30 p.m.

The Scriptures – We will discuss the various books of the Old Testament, how they relate to the New Testament, their writers, their meaning, and how they related to us today.

Wednesday, November 11^th at 6:30 p.m.

The Seven Ecumenical Councils – We will discuss the teachings of each of the seven councils, the major players at each, their decisions, and how they can answer many of the questions we have today.

Wednesday, December 9^th at 6:30 p.m.

The Liturgical Services – We will discuss the various services of the Orthodox Church, their meaning, and their historical development, and the importance of corporate worship.

Wednesday, January 13^th at 6:30 p.m.

A Cloud of Witnesses – We will discuss Saints, the holy men and women who have been glorified by God throughout history, what can we learn from them, and how can we too be found worthy to join their ranks.

Wednesday, February 10^th at 6:30 p.m.

Orthodox Christian Spirituality – We will discuss the history of Orthodox spirituality, the history and forms of Orthodox monasticism, and the practical ways in which we can encounter and experience God.

Wednesday, April 14^th at 6:30 p.m.

The Canons of the Church – We will discuss the various Canons (rules) of Christianity as promulgated by the Ecumenical Councils. Some are still practiced to this day, some have fallen into disuse, and some are just plain weird! Bring your “95 Theses”, “Long Rules”, or whatever else you can come up with – this class will be fun!

Wednesday, May 12^th at 6:30 p.m.

Orthodox Iconography – We will discuss the meaning, history and theology of Orthodox Iconography and the various materials used, as well as learn how to ‘read’ Icons so you will never ask “Which Icon is this?” again.

Wednesday, June 9^th at 6:30 p.m.

Orthodoxy in Modern Times – We will discuss where Orthodox Christianity is going in the 21^st century.

Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship

St. Barbara’s parish has been struggling with the logistics and parishioner participation in coffee fellowship following Sunday morning services. Providing coffee fellowship requires two key functions:

1) A person to prepare coffee, set up and clean up, and assist parishioners providing refreshments for fellowship.

2) Regular parishioner participation providing refreshments for Sunday morning fellowship.

For years we had the luxury and pleasure of a parishioner volunteer who came in early, prepared the coffee and assisted anyone who signed up to bring refreshments and then cleaned up at the end of coffee fellowship. Even with this assistance, in the recent past, the number of parishioners volunteering to bring refreshments had dwindled. To make things more difficult we lost our volunteer who assisted with coffee hour.

So we are in a sad state of coffee fellowship affairs. We all love to participate in fellowship after church services and I am sure we are all willing to volunteer one Sunday a year. So until a better solution is in hand we ask those of you willing to provide the refreshments for Sunday morning fellowship be required to:

· Advise Church office with as much advance notice as possible that you will be providing fellowship.

· Arrive early enough Sunday morning to start the coffee (9AM recommended)

o coffee takes 10 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to brew

o instructions on how to make coffee will be posted near the coffee pots

o Set out the coffee, cups, milk, cream and sugar.

· Provide refreshments

o Snacks - This can be as simple or as elaborate as you please. Do whatever your budget and time allows. A plate of cookies is totally acceptable. The church does have platters and baskets, but you are encouraged to bring your items plated.

o Lemonade or Punch – this is optional but usually appreciated by the children. You can use the church’s punch bowl and ladle but you have to bring your own ingredients.

· Set up and Clean up

o Sometimes there are events the night before and the tables and chairs may not be set up. In this case you are welcome to either leave the hall the way it is. (parishioners will adjust to the room) or set up some tables and chairs if you prefer and if you are capable

· After people leave, paper goods and trash need to be thrown away.

If any of you have suggestions on how to better enable Sunday morning coffee fellowship, you input is welcome.

NEWS & NOTES

Births:

Xander Thomas Kolendrianos on September 1^st, son of Chris & Megan

Baptisms:

Jacob Matthew Imler on September 30^th, son of Gabriel & Michelle Imler

Weddings:

Phaedon & Tanya Sinis on September 5^th, the sponsor is Mavrothi T. Kontanis

John & Diane Vidalakis on September 6^th, the sponsor is Perry Vidalakis

Stephen & Melissa (Dymond) Hawkins on September 12^th, the sponsors are Melanie Speros & James Speros

Michael & Kara Osborn on September 19^th, the sponsor is David Osborn

Jason & Alexa Linquata on September 26^th, the sponsor is Nicole Jacquet

Athanasios & Sasha Kapernekas on September 27^th, the sponsor is Lena Kokalis

Deaths:

Socrates Kontoyiannis on August 29^th

Helen Chiakos on August 31^st

In appreciation for their gifts:

In memory of Peter Galanoplis, Peg Galanoplis, and Christopher & Alexander Barth

by Beatrice Galanoplis

In memory of Helen Chiakos by Ann Rouman

Volunteers for October 2009

Epistle Readers :

4 Greek: Tom Pappas English: Dean Papazacharioudakis

11 Greek: Nick Pappas English: Nick Stahopoulos

18 Greek: George Mamalakis English: Randy Langel

25 Greek: Alex Trigonis English: George Ioannidis

Acolytes :

Nicholas Stathopoulos (Captain), George Ioannidis, Tasso Ioannidis, Cainan Iorio, Jacob Kaminsky, Dean Papazacharioudakis, Dean Richardson & Dimitri Richardson, Jack & William Rottman

Ushers:

4 George Mamalakis, Mary Mamalakis, Theony Condos, Ernest Kolenrdianos, Nick Pappas

11 Jim Arger, Alex Haimanis, Randy Langel, William Poulis, Cy Stathis

18 Paul Tziouvaras, Mary & Richard Mendoza, George Papazacharioudakis, Carolyn Pappas

25 Peter Stathopoulos, Ruth Angelos, Diana Georghiou, Terry Keramaris, Art Markos

Prosphoro Bakers:

4 Connie Hillman

11 Penny Cocores Papazacharioudakis

18 Helen Ioannidis

25 Georgia Gastouniotis

Coffee Fellowship Hosts :

4 Available

11 Stephanie & Lee Chiakos

18 Available

25 Available

Altar Flowers :

4 Available

11 Stephanie & Elias Chiakos

18 Peter & Olya Benbow

Paul & Vivi Tziouvaras

25 Sophie Alexander

Paul & Vivi Tziouvaras

Sunday, October 4^th  

2^nd Sunday of Saint Luke

Orthros – 9:00 am

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 am

 

Tuesday, October 6^th

Saint Thomas the Apostle

Orthros – 8:00 am

Divine Liturgy – 9:00 am

 

Sunday, October 11^th

Sunday of the 7^th Ecumenical Council

Orthros – 9:00 am

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 am

 

Sunday, October 18^th

Saint Luke the Evangelist

Orthros – 9:00 am

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 am

 

Tuesday, October 20^th

Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia

Orthros – 8:00 am

Divine Liturgy – 9:00 am

Friday, October 23^rd

Saint James the Apostle, Brother of our Lord

Orthros, 8:00 am

Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am

 

Sunday, October 25^th

6^th Sunday of Saint Luke

Orthros – 9:00 am

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 am

 

Feast of Saint Demetrios, Myrrh-bearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki

(in Camarillo)

Great Vespers – 7:00 pm

 

Monday, October 26^th

Feast of Saint Demetrios, Myrrh-bearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki

(in Camarillo)

Orthros – 9:00 am

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 am