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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin November 23, 2007
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FEAST OF ST. KATHERINE ? NOVEMBER 25: Visit this special site to learn more about Saint Katherine and how she is commemorated by the Church.
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen_learn_share/katherine/learn/index.as p
2008 ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDARS AVAILABLE: The full-color twelve month wall calendars produced by the Dept. of Communications are now available. Individual calendars are $5 or $4 for orders of three or more. To order call 212-774-0244.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PARISH LIFE STUDY: The Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute (PAOI) is looking for volunteers to participate in the recently launched "Parish Life" project. The PAOI - a pan-Orthodox educational center in Berkeley, California - is known for its recent study "Evolving Visions of the Orthodox Priesthood in America" which explored personal and professional lives of American Orthodox clergy. For more information go to:
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/2007paoistudy/
TOPICS AND TIPS FOR 2008 ORATORICAL FESTIVAL NOW AVAILABLE: The topics, tips, and readings for both the senior and junior divisions of the Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival are available online. The Oratorical Festival, now entering its 25th year, provides young people an opportunity to research, to prepare, and to deliver a speech on topics related to their Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. For more information and a list of the topics visit
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof.asp
IONIAN VILLAGE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STAFF: Ionian Village is now accepting staff applications! Ionian Village staff members have a unique opportunity to play an important role in the spiritual, cultural and social development of Orthodox teens from all over the U.S. as they travel to the most significant religious and cultural sites in Greece! To learn more and how you can apply visit
ONLINE SURVEY ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES: The Department of Communications has been running a series of surveys on issues and topics of the day that affect Orthodox Christians and society at large. The site features a brief survey that affords participants the opportunity to interact with the Archdiocese and offer their responses to various issues. The surveys and survey results are published in the Orthodox Observer. To complete the newest on-line survey on â??Young Adults and Church Attendance,â?? go to
2008 PARISH STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES AVAILABLE: The 2008 Stewardship Program packet will be mailed out to every Greek Orthodox parish in America in October 2007. The packet includes two posters with this yearâ??s Stewardship theme, a Stewardship Ministry Guidelines booklet (a step-by-step guide to all aspects of an annual Stewardship program), and a CD-ROM of Stewardship resources. All files on the CD-ROM are available below, as well. For questions related to the 2008 Stewardship Program, please email stewardship@goarch.org or call the Office of Parish Development at (847) 825-1432. For information online visit
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/parishdevelopment/campaigns .asp
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: This week on Come Receive the Light, THE NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM, Fr. Chris interviews Ron Moore about his journey to Orthodoxy. Ron is a noted musician and producer in the contemporary Christian music industry, and has produced numerous albums.
You will enjoy and learn from our programs on The ARK and The RUDDER, where Fr. Thomas Hopko continues his series on Special Moments in Orthodoxy, "The Book of Revelation: The Worship of the Lamb, Part 2,"? and on Theologically Thinking, Archbishop Demetrios' presentation "Spiritual Not Religious." The ARK's Featured Artist Block highlights the contemporary Orthodox music of Hunt Sidway.
Tune in each day for "The Best of Come Receive the Light,"? presenting favorite interviews from past episodes. During this week we present "Scripture: Sword of the Spirit" (11/26), "Marriage: A Path to Sainthood" (11/27), "Straight for the Heart" (11/28), "Looking into Lewis' Wardrobe" (11/29), and "Walking the Bible" (11/30).