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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin October 13, 2006
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2007 STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Resources for your parishâ??s 2007 Stewardship Campaign are now available online. The theme is â??The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fish.â?? Visit the site for forms, sermons, PowerPoint presentations, and much more.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/stewardship/campaigns.asp
FAMILY OUTREACH SUNDAY: The Department of Outreach & Evangelism announces the Second Annual Family Outreach Sunday. This program encourages active parishioners to invite inactive family members and Orthodox Christian friends for a special day of fellowship and spiritual renewal. Family Outreach Sunday has been developed in cooperation with the Ladies Philoptochos Society and the Center for Family Care at Saint Basil Academy. All parishes are encouraged to choose a Family Outreach Sunday in November that best fits their parish calendar. Updated materials are available on the Outreach website at www.Outreach.goarch.org, or by calling the Department of Outreach & Evangelism at 646-519-6160.
http://www.outreach.goarch.org
NEW ISSUE OF THE ORTHODOX OBSERVER: The September issue of the Orthodox Observer is now available online. Visit the Observer web site for the latest issue and archives.
http://www.goarch.org/en/news/observer/
NEW CHILDRENS' BIBLE AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPT. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: "The Bible for Young People" is now available for children, ages pre-K to 14! Translated from the original Greek by Fr. Spencer Kezios, this beautifully illustrated Bible contains stories for young readers from both the Old and the New Testament. The stories, theologically Orthodox, are written in a fascinating style that will keep the interest of the very young, to whom they can be read, or for those up to age 14. A great addition to any Orthodox parish or childrenâ??s home library! Hard cover, 162 pages, $17.50. Please call the Department of Religious Education at 800-566-1088 to place orders.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/
NEW ORATORICAL FESTIVAL RESOURCES: The Department of Religious Education has posted the 2007 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Topics. Visit the website to download the topics and festival manual so that you can plan for your parish oratorical festival. (Topic Tips and Bibliography will be available soon.)
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof.asp
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for the week of 10/14/2006 will be "The Church is Always Asking for Money" with Fr. Bill Chiganos 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.
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/