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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin August 12, 2005

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FEAST OF THE DORMITION: Visit the Listen, Learn, and Share section of the
web site for this feast.  Find links to the background, hymns and icons,
and send iconograms to family and friends. Listen to a special message from
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America for the Dormition. It is
available in Quicktime and Real Media audio files in both English and
Greek.

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

NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) for the
08/13/2005 will be "Man of Faith" with Alexander Machaskee 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

PARAKLESIS SERVICE TO THE THEOTOKOS:  During the Dormition Period both the
Great and Small Paraklesis services are chanted.  Read the text of the
service or visit the Multimedia section of our website and listen to the
service in English or Greek.  You can also learn to chant the service.

http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/liturgical_texts/PARAKLESIS.asp

http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/audio/

http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/learntochant/paraklesis.asp

IOCC SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE:  International Orthodox Christian
Charities, the international relief and development organization of SCOBA
is searching for an associate to implement IOCC's communication program.
For more information on this position visit

http://www.iocc.org/getinvolved_jobopportunities.shtml

2006 CALENDARS ? ORDER NOW: Orders are now being taken for the 2006 Parish
Ecclesiastical Calendars produced by the Archdiocese.  Over 140 parishes
ordered calendars last year, and the order deadline for a discount is
September 15.  To see a calendar sample and download an order form and
ordering instructions visit

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

HOLY CROSS TO HOST VIOLENCE AND SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE: Holy Cross Greek
Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA will join with the World
Council of Churches and Boston Theological Institute to host an
International Conference on Violence and Christian Spirituality in October.
To find out more visit

http://www.hellenic.hchc.edu/pages/news/prviolence.asp

MISSON CENTER SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:  The Orthodox Christian
Mission Center is seeking an Orthodox Christian to serve as the Center's
Communications Director.  For a job description and more details visit

http://www.ocmc.org/involve.php?page=143

GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM "RELIGIONS FOR PEACE":  Religions for Peace USA, an
organization that works for cooperation among faith communities on issues
of social development, justice, reconciliation and peace is offering
mini-grants through the program "The People Speak 2005." These grants
assist communities in hosting or participating in discussions poverty, war,
terrorism, the environment and other topics.  To learn more visit

http://www.rfpusa.org

RETURNING TO COLLEGE?; Remaining strong in the Orthodox faith can be
challenging.  Visit the web side of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship to
find out more about opportunities for worship and service at your school.

http://www.ocf.net

YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE: The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
and the National Young Adult Ministry Committee are pleased to announce the
2005 National Young Adult Pilgrimage to Rome and Constantinople. His Grace
Bishop Savas of Troas, the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, will once again
lead the pilgrimage.  For more information and how you can participate
visit

http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/youth/pilgrimage05/index.asp

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