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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-bulletin April 16, 2010

> Christos Anesti!  Christ is Risen!

This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information just 
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GREAT AND HOLY FEAST OF PASCHA:  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, messages, videos and more.  This 
site will assist you, your family, and your parish in commemorating this holy 
time of the year.  The site also has information for each of the Sundays of 
Pascha, the upcoming feasts of Ascension and Pentecost, and other special 
observances of this season of they year.

> lent.goarch.org/holy_pascha/learn/

> Sunday of the Holy Myrrhbearers - April 18

> lent.goarch.org/sunday_of_myrrhbearers/learn/

Video message of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios in both Greek and  English:

www.goarch.org/archbishop/demetrios/messages/2010/pascha2010

> Photo gallery of Holy Week Services

> photos.goarch.org/main.php?g2_itemId=2905

Message of His All Holiness Ecumencial Patriarch Bartholomew for Pascha:

www.goarch.org/news/patriarchalproclamationpascha2010

Message of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for Pascha:

www.goarch.org/archbishop/demetrios/encyclicals

PASCHA ? THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST a one-hour speciial 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.

MARCH-APRIL ORTHODOX OBSERVER AVAILABLE ONLINE:  The March-April issue of the 
Orthodox Observer is now available on the Archdiocese web site.  Download a 
full-color PDF file of the issue for the latest news, columns on special 
topics, greetings for the Paschal season, and more.  Archives of past Observer 
issues are also available at

> www.goarch.org/news/observer

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.

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 THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX 
CHRISTIANITY
On this weekâ??s episode of Come Receive the Light, Dr. Anthony Vrame, Director 
of Christian Education for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, tells us about how icons 
have changed stylistically and why those changes happen. We also learn more about 
what makes an icon, verses just a painting. But first we'll hear from Fr. Stephen 
Plumlee, the organizer of the International Conference of Orthodox Psychotherapists, 
which is taking place from June 21-25 in Chicago this  summer.
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NEW OFFERINGS
New offerings now available are:
? The Anchor Internet Radio Stationn- All talk program.
? Readings and Remembrances- Follow the dailly Sacred Readings of the Church as 
well as the Saints commemorated. Available for download as well.
? OCN International- Listen to radio sttations from around the world featuring 
Orthodox Christian content in various languages.
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THIS WEEKâ??S PODCASTS
This week on Theologically Thinking, Fr. Tom Fitzgerald will be discussing 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.  Fr. 
Fitzgerald is the Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary and Professor of 
Church History
& Historical Theology. In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David 
Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates 
Paulâ??s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients  and what it 
says to todayâ??s reader. Christ is Risen! This week on Just Thinking, Emmy Louvaris and 
Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas, Emeritus Professor of Liturgics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary 
in Brookline, Mass, will be discussing two upcoming feastdays: the Sunday of the Myrrbearers 
and the Feast of Mid-Pentacost.
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OCN and YOUR iPhone - With the release of the Ark and the Rudder in one convenient 
and free download, listeners will have even more options from which to listen to 
OCN's Orthodox liturgical music, groundbreaking podcasts and contemporary Orthodox 
music. To download your copy, go to the iTunes application store and type ocn. The 
download is free and is effortless to install. Visit our web site for details at 
http://www.myocn.net/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/extern/url 
.php?u=802&qid=612182.
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SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
"As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to 
eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor--this is the gift of 
God." Ecclesiastes 5:19
These days, â??wealthâ?? is receiving much attention.  In Ecclesiastes, we are 
reminded that all our wealth, whether it is in the form of health, money, material 
possessions, family, friends, time or talent- comes from God.  He gives it to us to use 
for His glory. What a better way to glorify God than to become a Share the Light Partner 
with the Orthodox Christian Network? Share the Light Partners donate a gift of $1,000 or 
more during the course of the year.  Won't you join the 40 faithful who have already 
partnered with us to bring God's word to the world?  This is one small way that you can 
thank God for the wealth that He has blessed you with.
Our goal is to have 60-70 â??Share the Light Partnerâ?? supporters by the end of the 
summer and at least 100 by the end of the year.  God may even bless us with more!  He has been 
known to work wonders for all of us.  Remember that in Godâ??s eyes, it isnâ??t the 
amount of wealth that we accumulate that is important, but rather it is the amount that we give 
that is important.
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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Have you joined the thousands on OCNâ??s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to 
follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the Anchor. While 
you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service 
to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide?Customized Online Raddio 
Stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can now 
offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and 
efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so 
than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of customized 
Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox Internet 
radio solutions visit our web site at www.myocn.net or call us today at 
954-522-5567 to speak to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net 
website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and 
corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is 
available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-522-5567.
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
Log on to www.myocn.net to listen to the Ark, the Rudder and the Anchor to hear 
special programming during Great Lent. Whether you enjoy contemporary, 
traditional Orthodox music or a talk format there is something for you at 
myocn.net. Join the hundreds of thousands of people worldwide visiting us every 
week.

All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at 
www.myocn.net.

HAITI CRISIS ? AN APPEAL TO ACTION: The earthquake that struckk 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.

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

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

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.

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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