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May 2, 2008
Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
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PASCHAL MESSAGE OF ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS: The message of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America for Great and Holy Pascha is online at the address below. View and listen to this inspiring message in English or Greek in Quicktime, Flash Video, or download for Podcast at
http://www.goarch.org/en/archbishop/demetrios/messages/messages_pascha2008.a sp
Read the text of the Archbishopâ??s Paschal Encyclical at
http://www.goarch.org/en/archbishop/demetrios/encyclicals/
Read the Patriarchal Proclamation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at
http://www.goarch.org/en/archbishop/demetrios/encyclicals/detail.asp?id=19 2
PASCHAL ISSUE OF THE ORTHODOX OBSERVER ONLINE: The most recent issue of the Orthodox Observer is now available online. Download the full-color version as a pdf and read the latest news, reflections and articles, and much more at
http://www.goarch.org/en/news/observer/
CLERGY-LAITY REGISTRATION ONLINE: The 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese will be held July 13-17 in Washington DC. Registration materials are now available online. Register early and make your plans now by visiting
NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE IN DC: Young adults from the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area are working diligently to prepare for the 2008 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America National Young Adult Conference, July 10-13, 2008 in Washington DC. This yearâ??s conference will be held in conjunction with the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
DRE ANNOUNCES VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL RESOURCES: Our new Vacation Church School program is structured as a five-session day camp for elementary school students. A robust curriculum keeps children moving and engaged with hymns and camp songs, crafts, puppet theater, prayer services, classroom activities, daily full-group assemblies, spotlights on missions, and more. The comprehensive materials also provide suggestions for adapting VCS to a parishâ??s needs, such as alternative schedules and age groupings. This yearâ??s VCS explores the four Great Feasts of the Church dedicated to the Theotokos, focusing on the theme of â??Traveling on the Ark of Salvation.â?? Preorder and start planning now; kits will be shipped in late April.
For more information, call the Department of Religious Education (617-850-1218) or visit
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/resources/
ENCOUNTERING THE MYSTERY ? NEW BOOK BY ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW NOW AVAILABLE: Written with personal warmth and great erudition, ENCOUNTERING THE MYSTERY illuminates the rich culture and soul of Orthodox Christianity. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I traces the roots of Orthodox Christianity to its founding 2000 years ago, explores its spirituality and doctrine, and explains its liturgy and art. More especially, in a unique and unprecedented way, he relates Orthodox Christianity to contemporary issues, such as freedom and human rights, social justice and globalization, as well as nationalism and war. Order your copy from Orthodox Marketplace at
http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/product.php?productid=19168
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: On this week's Come Receive the Light, THE NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM, Dr. James Payton, a professor of history at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, speaks with Fr. Chris about his book "Light from the Christian East."
You can hear this program--and many others--by listening to our Internet radio stations, The ARK and The RUDDER, at http://www.myocn.net. This week, we'll also be featuring a talk with Kh. Maggie Hock, director of Marriage and Parish Family Ministries for the Antiochian Archdiocese, on Orthodox parenting in today's media-saturated world. Both the ARK and the RUDDER will be featuring music from the Pentecost season throughout the week as well. This, and much more, at http://www.myocn.net
ORTHODOX MARKETPLACE - www.orthodoxmarketplace.com
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Looking for music, icons or cards for Pascha this year? Take a look at our selection of traditional cards and icons for Great Lent and Holy Pascha:
http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/home.php?cat=488
Has your child outgrown his or her children's bible? Are you looking for a book that will bring them more knowledge about the background of their faith in an easy to read format? This Pascha, consider giving them the Children's Bible Reader. You can view a portion of the Bible Reader online in English right now by visiting:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/abs/nxtd/
You can purchase the Reader in either Greek or English versions for $19.99 for a single, for $159.99 for a case of 10. Use the button in the demo, or visit the Orthodox Marketplace product page at:
http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/product.php?productid=18899
Have you seen the new Orthodox Study Bible? Whether you have been waiting for this bible for years or are new to the faith and are looking for a bible with notes and commentary that will educate you about the Orthodox faith, this volume will not disappoint. Currently available in hardcover for $49.95 or in bonded leather for $79.95 - softcover edition available soon. Purchase it today at:
http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/product.php?productid=19169
This Pascha season we are expanding our catalog offerings and working hard to offer the best products for the season. To keep up to date on new products and service enhancements, be sure to sign up for our announcements email newsletter by visiting our homepage, scrolling down to the 'Announcements' section on the left-hand side, fill in your email address and click the subscribe button.
SUPPORT THE ARCHDIOCESE WHILE SEARCHING THE WEB: The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has partnered with GoodSearch.com, a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results. To use GoodSearch.com and support the ministries of the Archdiocese, simply go to:
http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=833607