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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin September 1, 2006
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CONFERENCE ON EVIL AND SUFFERING IN THE PATRISTIC PERIOD: The Pappas Patristic Institute will be hosting its third annual conference October 12-14, 2006 on the campus of Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA. For full details, schedule, and registration visit the Institute web site at
http://www.pappaspatristic.hchc.edu/
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for the week 09/02/2006 will be "Same Sex Attraction Today" with Fr. Thomas Hopko 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.
IOCC APPEAL FOR LEBANON: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) continues its effort to send medical supplies to Lebanon. Donations to assist with this effort are being accepted. To read more about this effort and how you can assist visit
TIME TO ORDER CHURCH SCHOOL CURRICULUM and MATERIALS. The Church School year is quickly approaching! As a reminder to all Orthodox parishes, please place your orders for Church School curriculum and materials with the Department of Religious Education at 800-566-1088 as soon as possible. A new Resource Catalog is available containing more than 700 items! The new catalog may be viewed online at www.religioused.goarch.org or call the Department to receive a copy via mail. Please note that Church School orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received. Early ordering is encouraged!
www.religioused.goarch.org
2007 PARISH CALENDARS: The Department of Communications is taking orders for the 2007 Parish Ecclesiastical Calendars. A discount is available for orders placed before September 15. For more information, order forms, sample, and fact sheet, visit the calendar web site at
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/communications/parishcalend ars/index.asp
OCMC ? TWENTY YEARS OF SENDING MISSIONARIES: Twenty years ago, the Mission Center sent its first missionaries to East Africa. Today, over 75 missionaries and well over 1000 short-term mission team members have traveled to distant lands in their footsteps. To read more about the missionaries currently serving around the world visit the OCMC web site at
http://www.ocmc.org/missionaries.php
ORDER THE 2006-07 PLANNER: Orders are now being taken for the 2006-07 Planner published by the Dept. of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. The Planner is available in both book and PDA formats and includes daily scripture readings, Saints, prayers, readings from the Fathers and much more. Download an order form at
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/youth/
LOOKING FOR A GIFT, BOOK, ICON: Visit the Orthodox Marketplace for your next gift or purchase of an icon or book. The Marketplace offers a wide variety of resources including Bibles, children?s books, jewelry, and more.
http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.org
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