Fall Clothing Drive: Ft. Worth Men’s Night Shelter
The Fall Clothing Drive for the Ft. Worth Presbyterian Men’s Shelter has been a tremendous success over the past few years. Each fall, workers at the shelter look forward to the generous contributions from members and friends of St. Barbara’s. This year we will conduct a similar effort through October and November. The effort is doubly important in light of a recent fire (arson) which destroyed one of the Shelter’s storage facilities.
Cold weather is just around the corner. Thus, the Shelter will be in great need for GENTLY USED or NEW sweaters and coats. Larger size NEW men’s T-Shirts, underwear and socks are also highly sought after items. Cash donations may be given through the Church, to be used to purchase clothing at nearby stores. Please see Mrs. Carol Guarnieri, Mr. Bob Guarnieri or Mrs. Lynn Powers for more information. And look for the collection box in the parish hall. We thank everyone in advance for your kind generosity.
Thank You: Aid to El Salvador
We would like to thank all those who participated in the supply and cash drive providing humanitarian aid to El Salvador. Mr. Matthew Groessel will be delivering the last of the donated supplies to his friend and colleague who has been spearheading the effort. We are truly in the season of giving and your generosity toward our two Fall drives has been amazing. Thank you!
Local Orthodox Fall Festivals:
The following is a list of known Orthodox Festivals in the DFW area. As we get word on additional events, we will happily announce them to the brethren. Please see respective websites for more details.
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Euless: October 1 – October 4.
St. Peter Antiochian Orthodox Church in Ft. Worth: October 18.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas: November 6-8.
St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church in Colleyville: October 23-25.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Ft. Worth: November 13 – November 15.
Special October and November Events:
Monday, Oct 26 – Tuesday, Oct. 27: Clergy Retreat St. Seraphim Cathedral.
Thursday, November 5: Students to visit our parish from Christo Rey College Prep.
Monday – Wednesday, November 9-11: Meeting of OCA Synod of Bishops.
Saturday, November 14: Bishop’s Enthronement at St. Seraphim’s. Liturgy 9:30 am.
Friday, November 20: Vespers for the Feast of Theotokos, 7 pm.
Saturday, November 21: Liturgy for Feast, 10 am.
Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving Day. Liturgy 10 am. (No Coffee Hour).
Stewardship Appeal:
We thank everyone for their past and present support of St. Barbara’s. We also humbly remind everyone of the need St. Barbara’s has for our continued support. Financially, to be sure, but also in terms of prayer, of the offering of time, talent and energy toward the life of the Church.
Again, thank you, and we are most hopeful that 2026 and 2027 will prove to be fruitful times for our parish.