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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-bulletin March 19, 2010

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GREAT LENT:  The Archdiocese has a special web site dedicated to this holy 
season.  Find resources for prayer, reflection, worship and more.  This site 
has special articles on the Sundays and disciplines of worship, fasting, and 
prayer.  Listen to hymns, follow the daily Scripture readings, prepare for 
special services and observances, and order resources to help you through your 
Lenten  journey.

The site also has resources in preparation for Holy Week and the Feast of 
Pascha.  Articles on the special observances of the week, hymns, icons, 
services, and more are available to assist you, your family, and your parish in 
commemorating this holy time of the  year.

> lent.goarch.org

FAITH AND LIFE BROCHURE ON HOLY WEEK IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: This full-color 
brochure examines the major themes and meanings of each day of Holy Week and 
serves as a wonderful introduction to the varied services that take place 
during the Great and Holy Week. Download and print for the outreach and 
educational ministries of your parish, for distribution at the services, and 
for use in the home as the family participates in Holy Week services.

> www.goarch.org/ourfaith/faithandlife

PASCHA ? THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST a one-hour special highlighting portions of 
Orthodox Christian Holy Week, will air this spring on NBC Network affiliates 
across the country. Click here for more info www.goarch.org/special/paschatv or 
 View the listing of Network Coverage to see when the Pascha special will be on 
a television station near you.

FAITH ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR IONIAN VILLAGE:  Ionian Village is 
pleased to announce that Faith: An endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, will 
generously fund a limited number of Archdiocese travel scholarships for students to 
participate in the Ionian Village program this summer.   As part of the 
Archdioceseâ??s ongoing effort to make Ionian Village accessible to more 
families, Faith will be offering both partial and full scholarships for deserving 
teens that demonstrate financial need. Those wishing to apply for a Faith 
scholarship to Ionian Village may download and print an application from the Ionian 
Village web site at www.ionianvillage.org.  The Ionian Village office must receive 
the application no later than May 1, 2010.

For more details please call the Ionian Village office at (646) 519-6190.

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR IONIAN VILLAGE FAMILY CAMP 2010: Ionian Village 
Family Camp, a collaboration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese offices of 
Ionian Village and the Center for Family Care, is currently accepting 
registrations for its inaugural Family Camp to be held July 17-26, 2010. 
Families who participate in Ionian Village travel across Greece venerate the 
relics of saints, walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, and visit significant 
sites of Greek history and culture. At the end of the program, families return 
to their homes with strengthened faith and a greater appreciation for the 
Church and Greek culture. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of new 
early registration fees, discounts for large families, and children under 12. 
To qualify for the early registration, participants must register online by 
March 31, 2010. For more information about the program or to register for 
Summer Camp 2010 visit www.ionianvillage.org or contact the Ionian Village 
Family Camp at 845.424.8175 or the Center for Family Care at 
familycare@goarch.org.

NATIONAL ORATORICAL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN NYC, JUNE 4-6: The Archdiocese 
Oratorical Festival will once again return to New York City where the first one 
was held in 1984.  This time the event will take place at Holy Trinity 
Cathedral in Manhattan. The Oratorical Festival has become one of the most 
challenging and inspiring program that our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese offers 
its youth. It encourages them to research a topic, to write about it and to 
deliver their homily to the congregation. Each time they participate, they are 
learning the basic skills of public speaking, as well as inspiring all those 
who hear them.  Many of the past participants have expressed how, The program 
meant so much to them in their growth and development. We encourage you to 
attend an Oratorical Festival; many parish, district and metropolis Oratorical 
Festivals are being held during these weeks of Great Lent and after Pascha.  
Only two finalists from each metropolis will advance to the Archdiocese 
Oratorical Festival in New York City; but that does not mean that each and 
every participant at each and every parish Oratorical Festival has not met with 
success.  Just having participated in the Oratorical Festival is a wonderful 
accomplishment and deserves praise.  For more information on the Oratorical 
Festival see the link below or contact the Department of Religious Education at 
617-850-1218 or email at tvrame@goarch.org.

www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof

HELLENIC COLLEGE CONTINUES CHRYSOSTOM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Hellenic College 
will continue to award a  scholarship to the winner of the senior division 
Chrysostom Oratorical Contest of each participating parish .The scholarship is 
for 100% of tuition for the first year and 80% of tuition for each of the 
following three years providing the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and adheres to 
the conduct and standards expected of a student in the college. Winners are not 
guaranteed admission to Hellenic College. Students must satisfy admission 
requirements for the college in order to be eligible for the scholarship. The 
estimated value of the scholarship over fours of study is approximately $68,000.

Those interested are encouraged to contact Mr. Gregory Floor, Director of 
Admissions, at 617-850-1285, or via email at gfloor@hchc.edu. Information is 
also available on the Hellenic College website at 
www.hchc.edu/hellenic/admissions/anniversary-scholarships-continued.html.

2010 CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS REGISTRATION:  The 40th Biennial Clergy-Laity 
Congress will be this Summer in Atlanta, July 4-8.  Registration and reporting 
forms are now available online.  Mark your calendar and register early.  This 
site will be updated with additional information on the Congress in the coming 
months.

www.goarch.org/archdiocese/clergylaity/2010/index_html

THIS WEEK FROM ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK ? COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT: Speaker: 
Fr. James Kelleyy - Topic: Christology
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, we welcome a new guest this week, 
author James Kelley. He's here to talk with us about Orthodox Christology. What 
does it mean? How does it differ from Western Christology? And why is it important 
for our daily walk with Christ? Also with us is Fr. Tom Fitzgerald, who is the Dean 
of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary and Professor of Church History & 
Historical Theology. He'll be talking about last year's conference of Bishops in 
Chambesy, which laid out a road map to Orthodox Unity and its ramifications for our 
Orthodox Churches in America in the light of the upcoming historical meetings of 
the Hierarchs of America in May.  For more information and programming visit

> myocn.net

HAITI CRISIS ? AN APPEAL TO ACTION: The earthquake that struck Haiti has left 
tens of thousands homeless and without basic provisions and medical care.  His 
Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has issued a call to the faithful of the 
Archdiocese to give generously to assist with the relief efforts. Link to IOCC 
(International Orthodox Christian Charities) to learn more about how you can 
help through donations and preparing hygiene kits and emergency cleanup buckets.

> www.iocc.org/news/3-03-10haiti-release.aspx

EVENTS AND NEWS FROM THE DEPT. OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Into the Desert: The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries announces its 40 day 
Lenten blog entitled, "Into the Desert." Beginning on Clean Monday, February 
15, 2010, daily posts will encourage our young people to fully participate in Great 
Lent--this challenge can be done individually or with an entire ministry group. The blog 
will offer daily scriptural readings, saints of the day, quotes from the fathers, and 
daily challenges to better prepare for Pascha. Visit www.youth.goarch.org for more 
information!

National Young Adult Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Join young adults from across 
the country on this unforgettable journey to the Holy Land and Sinai, May 
15-24, 2010. His Grace Bishop Savas will once again be leading this trip, which 
will be limited to 30 young adults. Destinations will include holy sites in 
Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Mount Tabor, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Nazareth, 
Mount Sinai, Cana, and many more! Online registration is now open at 
www.youngadult.goarch.org.

Young Adult Awareness Campaign--Find Them, Greet Them, Love Them: In an effort to encourage our 
young adults to become active members of the Church, the Department of Youth and Young Adult 
Ministries, along with our Metropolis Youth Offices, have launched a National Awareness Campaign 
for young adults: Find Them. Greet Them. Love Them. To encourage participation from young adults on 
the local level, the "10 in 10: 10 Service Projects in 2010" was launched. This includes 
ten "days of service" thoughtout 2010, one in every Metropolis/Direct Archdiocesan 
District and one national event. For more information please visit www.youngadult.goarch.org.

OUTREACH RESOURCES FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA are available on the 
www.Outreach.Goarch.org website or click on the following link:

www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent

Booklet: Outreach & Evangelism: Some Practical Steps -available by request

Brochures

·      Our Lenten Journey: Preparing for the Passion & Resurrection of Our Lord
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/Our_Lent 
en_Journey.pdf
·      Preparing for Confession by Fr. James Kordaris
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/Confessi 
on.pdf
·      The Great Fast by Metropolitan Isaiah
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/The_Grea 
t_Fast.pdf
·      Repentance by Fr. Alexander Veronis
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/Repentan 
ce.pdf
·      Holy Communion: The Gift of Eternal Life by Fr. Alkiviadis  Calivas
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/Communio 
n-Calivas.pdf
·      All Things New in the Resurrection by Fr. Stanley S. Harakas
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/Resurrec 
tion.pdf
·      Tri-Lingual Paschal Homily of St John Chrysostom
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/Paschal_ 
Homily.pdf
·      Resurrection Service Handout Brochure
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/resurrectionhandou t
·      A Lenten Study Program
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/Lenten_s 
tudy.pdf

SERMONS/REFLECTIONS

·      The Incarnation: A Revolution for Freedom by Dr. Aristotle  Papanikolaou
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Inc 
arnation_A_Revolution_for_Freedom_Papanikoloau.doc
·      My Soul Magnifies the Lord by Fr. Thomas Paris
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-My_ 
Soul_Magnifies_the_Lord_Paris.doc
·      God for Us: Why the Incarnation is Rational by Dr. Aristotle 
Papanikolaou
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Ann 
unciation_2_Papanikolaou.doc
·      Blessed is that Servant Whom He Shall find Waiting: An Exhortation to 
Vigilance by Fr. William Chiganos
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Exh 
ortation_to_Vigilance_Chiganos.doc
·      Focus Fasting by Fr. Athanasios Demos
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Foc 
us_Fasting_A_Demos.doc
·      The Precious and Life-Giving Cross by Fr. Luke Veronis
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Ser 
mon_The_Cross_Luke_Veronis.doc
·      Holy Friday Reflection-The Train Bridge
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Hol 
y_Friday_Reflection_The_Train_Bridge.doc
·      Proclaim His Resurrection: Seven Miles with Jesus by Fr Christopher 
Makiej
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Pro 
claim_His_Resurrection_Makiej.doc
·      Pascha vs. Easter by Phyllis Meshel Onest, MDiv

www.theologic.com/oflweb/lentpask/estrmyth.htm

Visitor Welcome Card & Display Rack for welcoming visitors and collecting 
contact information and areas of interest online at

www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/visitorcard

Lenten Welcome Banner: A 3 x 6  or 4 x 8 foot outdoor banner ($150 each) online 
at www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/resources/lentenwelcome
Custom Banners will be made upon request.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Applications are now available online for 
the three scholarship programs administered by the Office of the Chancellor.  
Visit this site to download information and applications on the Gioles and 
Malta Scholarships, and the Paleologos Graduate Scholarship.  The deadline for 
all applications is April 20, 2010.

www.goarch.org/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/scholarships

JOIN AN ORTHODOX MISSION TEAM: The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) in 
St. Augustine, Florida, is offering you the opportunity to join one of the 
Orthodox Mission Teams in 2010.  Acknowledge your commitment in implementing 
Christ's Great Commission by serving on a short-term mission team. There is a 
need to present a visible expression of the love, unity, and support that truly 
exists within the Holy Orthodox Church around the world; to share the teachings 
of the Faith and to provide needy communities around the globe with labor; and 
to increase awareness of overseas churches and the unending mission efforts of 
the Church.  Your continued support of Orthodox missions is greatly needed, and 
you can help by serving on a Mission Team. For a full list of team efforts, 
dates, costs, and registration information visit

> teams.ocmc.org

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR FACEBOOK AND iGoogle: The Department of Internet 
Ministries has launched an enhancement to its Online Chapel service that will 
now provide Facebook and iGoogle users access to the daily Bible readings and 
lives of the saints directly from their customized home pages. Visit the Online 
Chapel at www.goarch.org/chapel  for more information on how to add the new 
Online Chapel for Facebook and Online Chapel for iGoogle to your home pages

ORTHODOX MARKETPLACE - www.orthodoxmarketplace.com

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The Orthodox Marketplace is the Official Online Store of the Greek Orthodox 
Archdiocese.

Greek Education Promotional Certificates and Diplomas
on Orthodox Marketplace
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Greek Education certificates are available through the Orthodox Marketplace. 
Both promotional certificates to pass grades and diplomas for program 
completion are being sold in packs of 25 certificates for $25 plus shipping.

With the promotional UPS Ground shipping for orders over $25, you pay only $2 
handling for UPS Ground delivery.

www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/greek-education-diplomas-pr-19284.html?MMCF_EB_0 
9034

www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/greek-education-promotion-certificates-pr-19283. 
html?MMCF_EB_09034

If you are not comfortable ordering items online, you may download the "order by 
fax" form:

> www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/forms/fax.pdf

> Use the following SKUs to place your order:

> GRK-121752 - Promotion Certificates
> GRK-121753 - Diplomas

SUPPORT THE ARCHDIOCESE WHILE SEARCHING or SHOPPING ON 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:

> www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=833607

> For online shopping visit

> www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx

GAMES ONLINE TO EXPLORE AND LEARN THE ORTHODOX FAITH: The Department of 
Internet Ministries is pleased to announce an exciting new web site at 
games.goarch.org  where kids and adults of all ages can explore, create, play, 
learn, discover, and grow in the Orthodox Faith. The site features online games 
and puzzles in a colorful, engaging environment, all with an Orthodox theme. 
The games are suitable for kids from ages 5 on up and currently features a 
coloring book, jigsaw puzzles, a memory game, a word finder, crossword puzzles, 
and more. The online games are currently in beta and we encourage feedback so 
that we can further enhance this new online offering.  Click here to visit: 
games.goarch.org

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