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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin December 2, 2005

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FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER:  December 6 is the Feast of Saint
Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra.	Learn more about this great
Saint of the Church, and use this site to help others know about the life
of this very real and saintly person who was a true imitator of Christ.

http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen_learn_share/nicholas/learn/index.asp

NATIONAL LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY:  This weekend the National Ladies
Philoptochos Society is having the annual medical luncheon in Dallas.  To
read more about this event that assists numerous childrenâ??s medical
programs, as well as all of the programs and activities of the Society
visit the website at

http://www.philoptochos.org/

SITE FOR 2006 VISIT OF ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW:  In January, His
All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will visit the US for the
centennial Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, Florida.  For more
information on his visit and how you can participate visit

http://www.patriarchalcentennialvisit.com

2006 CALENDARS AVAILABLE:  The full-color twelve month wall calendars
produced by the Dept. of Communications are now available.  Individual
calendars are $5 or $4 for orders of three or more.  To order call
212-774-0244. To preview the calendar and its features visit the calendar
website at

http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/communications/parishcalendars/index.asp

MISSION TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED FOR 2006: The Orthodox Christian Mission Center
has announced the Mission Teams for 2006.  To review a list of teams,
locations and dates, and to apply for a time visit the OCMC website.  Teams
will be traveling to many countries to assist in teaching, catechism,
construction, and medical services.

http://www.ocmc.org/teams.php?page=156

NATIVITY SEASON BEGAN NOVEMBER 15: The Nativity Season begins on November
15 with the Nativity Fast.  Prepare for this great Feast of the Church by
reading the story of the feast at

http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen_learn_share/nativity/learn/

IONIAN VILLAGE 2006: Ionian Village is now accepting staff applications for
the summer of 2006.  Applications, the tentative dates for the summer 2006
program and more information is available at

http://www.ionianvillage.org/main.html

SUPPORT HOME MISSIONS WITH CARTRIDGE RECYCLING: Support the Home Mission
Parish Program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America through a FREE
laser toner and inkjet cartridge-recycling program.  With every cartridge
you recycle, you will help to raise money to support a Home Mission
Parish.  For more information visit

http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/outreach/mission%20parish.asp

2006 STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE:  Resources for the 2006
Stewardship program â??Bearing Fruit: Witness and Serviceâ?? are now
available on the website of the Dept. of Stewardship and Pastoral
Resources.  Resources include planning materials, cards and brochures,
sermons, form letters, and materials for a Stewardship Sunday.

http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/stewardship/campaigns.asp

NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for
the week of for the week of 12/03/2005 will be "CS Lewis' Approach to
Literature" with Matushka Jenny Shroedel as our guest. Programs are subject
to change; please visit our web site for more information on CRTL programs,
featured segments, and to subscribe to our e-newsletter.

http://www.receive.org