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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin October 7, 2005

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INTERNET SCHOOL OF ORTHODOX STUDIES ? BEGAN OCT. 4: The Dept. of Religious
Education has begun the fall program for the Internet School of Orthodox
Studies (ISOS).  The theme is "Between the Flood and the Rainbow: A Study
of the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete."  For the schedule, access to
the classes, and more information visit

http://www.isos.goarch.org

CANCER AND FAITH TOPIC OF OCAMPR NATIONAL CONFERENCE:  The national
conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology,
and Religion will be held October 28-29 on the campus of Hellenic
College/Holy Cross.  The theme will be "Cancer: The Power of Faith and
Prayer." For more information and registration materials visit

http://www.ocampr.org/conference2005.asp

NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for
the week of for the week of 10/08/2005 will be "A Corporate Perspective on
Orthodox Christianity" with Fr. Deacon Michael Hyatt 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

FAMILY OUTREACH SUNDAY RESOURCES: The Dept. of Outreach and Evangelism is
offering online resources for Family Outreach Sunday. Parishes are
encouraged to schedule this Sunday, a special day for parishioners to
invite inactive family members and Orthodox Christian friends for a time of
worship, fellowship, and renewal.  For more information visit the site
below and click on the banner.

http://www.outreach.goarch.org

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VIOLENCE AND SPIRITUALITY: This conference will
be held on the campus of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology,
October 27-29.	The purpose of the conference will be to help Churches in
contributing to a culture of peace and justice that will overcome violence.
For more information and registration visit

http://www.goarch.org/en/special/violence_spirituality/index.asp

MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION TO THE RELIEF EFFORT:  You can make a donation to
the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund.  These funds will help our
Greek Orthodox communities recover, as well as assist in the general
disaster relief effort.

http://www.goarch.org/hurricanerelief

IOCC ASSISTING WITH GENERAL DISASTER RELIEF: International Orthodox
Christian Charities is on the ground in the Gulf Coast region coordinating
with other disaster relief agencies to help those affected by Hurricane
Katrina.  To read more about their work visit

http://www.iocc.org

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 is October 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

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