Acolytes (Altar Boys): Assist the clergy and receive keen insight into the beauty and importance the Divine Liturgy can leave in their lives. The young boys who serve the Altar begin at 8 years old and go through high school. This experience of serving in the Altar also gives them an opportunity to spend time with the Priest and learn about the various Liturgical Services throughout the year.
Choir / Chanters: Offers fellowship to those parishioners wishing to sing God's praises on Sunday, and learn Church music.
Dance Group: Teaches our young people the traditional dances of Greece.
Greek School: Offers classes for children and adults on the Greek language
Internet Ministries: Online service to communicate all functions of our Parish.
Marriage Seminar: Pre-marital counseling with Father Paul for all couples planning to get married at Saint Barbara. Special focus on interfaith marriages.
Parish Council: Sotiris Sergiou (President), Al Peters (1st Vice President), Perry Kelly (2nd Vice President), Carol Larres (Treasurer), James Dimitrion (Financial Officer), Connie Karagias (Secretary), Anthony Benyola, Jean Cainzos, Gus Kakavas, George Kyriakakis, Nick Nichols, John Sevastakis, and Ernie Tsaptsinos. Lifetime Honorary Parish Council Members: Lazar Garo, Tina Lines.
Stewardship: Financial membership at Saint Barbara Church is through designated offering. Our pledge is a commitment to devote a portion of our abilities, time, resources and services to the Church. Members are asked to make a designated contribution that reflects their best effort to return to the Lord that which belongs to him. The ministries are provided through our Church parishioners. Support of the membership program is vital to the maintenance and development of all programs, as well as the facilities that house them. Your support helps to strengthen our parish in all of its endeavors.
Summer Vacation School: Program of fun and fellowship for children in Kindergarden through 3rd grade. In addition to daily religious education, the program offers field trips, swimming, athletics, crafts and more.
Sunday School: is held for children from pre school through high school ages, thus providing an introduction to Christian fellowship as well as instructions in their faith.
Youth Round Table: Open to all high school youth, for religious discussions on a particular theme, with Father Paul. |