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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin January 18, 2008
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SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY ? JANUARY 20: Now's your chance to make a difference by supporting the Orthodox Christian Network on or near to January 20th. Parishes throughout North America traditionally observe Share the Light Sunday by taking a special offering, mentioning OCN in the homily, and reading the SCOBA encyclical. To found out more about observing Share the Light Sunday, visit
http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-2008-A-Resource-Center -for-Orthodox-Outreach.html
IONIAN VILLAGE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Please visit www.ionianvillage.org and download a registration packet. Register before March 7th to receive the Early Bird Discount rate! Summer Travel Camp: June 27 through July 17th - Byzantine Venture: July 26th through August 14th - Both sessions open to campers who have completed 7th through 12th grade.
OCMC RESPONDS TO CRISIS IN KENYA: Hundreds of Kenyans have lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands more have lost their homes, as a result of the recent violence that erupted in the wake of contested presidential elections that were held in Kenya on December 27th. Learn more about the response of Orthodox Christians to the needs and challenges in Kenya and about how you can help.
NEW WEBSITE FOR HELLENIC COLLEGE AND HOLY CROSS: Hellenic College & Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is delighted to announce the launch of a new and redesigned website. The dynamic new site provides users with a comprehensive overview of both schools, including Campus Life, Staff and Student Profiles, Donor Opportunities and Admissions information. Special features include the ability to apply for either school online, access the course catalogue and for alumni- the opportunity to update your contact information online. Visit the new site at
LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE 2008 ORATORICAL FESTIVAL: The Oratorical Festival, now entering its 25th year, provides young people an opportunity to research, prepare, and deliver a speech on topics related to their Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. To view the latest press release and other information about the festival, including the 2008 topics, tips & bibliography visit:
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof.asp
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: On this week's Come Receive the Light, THE NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM, Fr. Chris talks with Dr. Demetrios Katos, of Hellenic College about what college students find most intriguing -- and challenging -- about Orthodox theology and the spiritual life. The topic is titled "Looking Behind the Curtain: The Allure and Mystery of Orthodox Theology."
Don't forget our streaming web programs, The Ark and The Rudder. This week, we feature shows on Pastoral Counseling and Integrity. The ARKâ??s Featured Artist Block, showcases The Makarios III Patriarchal Orthodox Seminary Choir. And premiering this week, our new show, Orthodox Teen Talk Online (OTTO), features a roundtable discussion with teens speaking their minds. The first program is on Drugs & Alcohol.
Each day on The ARK and The RUDDER you can hear a different show from â??The Best of Come Receive the Light,â?? featuring favorite interviews from past episode of CRTL. During January 21 ? 25 we will be playing "Learning to Trust the Church" (1/21), "An Effective Prayer Life" (1/22), "Orthodoxy's Treasured Tradition" (1/23), "Orthodox Children's Literature" (1/24), and "Church Capital Campaigns" (1/25).
2008 ECCLESIASTICAL 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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PARISH LIFE STUDY: The Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute (PAOI) is looking for volunteers to participate in the recently launched "Parish Life" project. The PAOI - a pan-Orthodox educational center in Berkeley, California - is known for its recent study "Evolving Visions of the Orthodox Priesthood in America" which explored personal and professional lives of American Orthodox clergy. For more information go to:
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/2007paoistudy/
IONIAN VILLAGE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STAFF: Ionian Village is now accepting staff applications! Ionian Village staff members have a unique opportunity to play an important role in the spiritual, cultural and social development of Orthodox teens from all over the U.S. as they travel to the most significant religious and cultural sites in Greece! To learn more and how you can apply visit
2008 PARISH STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES AVAILABLE: The 2008 Stewardship Program packet will be mailed out to every Greek Orthodox parish in America in October 2007. The packet includes two posters with this yearâ??s Stewardship theme, a Stewardship Ministry Guidelines booklet (a step-by-step guide to all aspects of an annual Stewardship program), and a CD-ROM of Stewardship resources. All files on the CD-ROM are available below, as well. For questions related to the 2008 Stewardship Program, please email stewardship@goarch.org or call the Office of Parish Development at (847) 825-1432. For information online visit
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/parishdevelopment/campaigns .asp
RESOURCES FROM THE ORTHODOX MARKETPLACE: The Orthodox Marketplace now offers books and materials from the Family Ministries, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and Greek Education departments. You can preorder "The Planner 2007-2008" by visiting http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/product.php?productid=18930 . The tabletop prayer guide for families is also available online at http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/product.php?productid=19024 . The entire Greek Education catalog can be visited on-line at http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/home.php?cat=547 . The Orthodox Marketplace is the official on-line store of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Please visit and encourage others to support the Orthodox Marketplace site as well.
SUPPORT THE ARCHDIOCESE WHILE SEARCHING THE WEB: The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has partnered with GoodSearch.com, a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results. To use GoodSearch.com and support the ministries of the Archdiocese, simply go to:
http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=833607