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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-bulletin March 5, 2010

This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information just 
click on the links below to go to the topics of interest to you.

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GREAT LENT:  Great Lent began on Monday, February 15.  The Archdiocese has a 
special web site dedicated to this holy season.  Find resources for prayer, 
reflection, worship and more.  This site has special articles on the Sundays 
and disciplines of Lent, fasting, and prayer.  Listen to hymns, follow the 
daily Scripture readings, prepare for special services and observances, and 
order resources to help you through your Lenten journey.

> <http://lent.goarch.org>lent.goarch.org

CAMPER REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR IONIAN VILLAGE SUMMER CAMP 2010: Teens 
are encouraged to attend this historic camp year as we celebrate our 40th 
Anniversary.   Ionian Village, the unique summer camping program located in 
Greece and operated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is currently 
accepting registrations for Summer Camp 2010.  Teens who have completed grades 
7-12 may attend either Summer Travel Camp
(STC) July 1-20, 2010 or Byzantine Venture (BV) July 25-August 13, 2010. 
Participants are encouraged to take advantage of early registration and receive 
$100 off the registration fee by enrolling online before February 28, 2010.  
For more information about the program or to register for Summer Camp 2010 visit
<http://www.ionianvillage.org>www.ionianvillage.org or contact the Ionian 
Village office at 646.519.6190.

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR IONIAN VILLAGE FAMILY CAMP 2010: Ionian Village 
Family Camp, a collaboration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese offices of 
Ionian Village and the Center for Family Care, is currently accepting 
registrations for its inaugural Family Camp to be held July 17-26, 2010. 
Families who participate in Ionian Village travel across Greece venerate the 
relics of saints, walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, and visit significant 
sites of Greek history and culture. At the end of the program, families return 
to their homes with strengthened faith and a greater appreciation for the 
Church and Greek culture. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of new 
early registration fees, discounts for large families, and children under 12. 
To qualify for the early registration, participants must register online by 
March 31, 2010.  For more information about the program or to register for 
Summer Camp 2010 visit
<http://www.ionianvillage.org>www.ionianvillage.org or contact the Ionian 
Village Family Camp at 845.424.8175 or the Center for Family Care at 
familycare@goarch.org.

HELLENIC COLLEGE CONTINUES CHRYSOSTOM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Hellenic College 
will continue to award a  scholarship to the winner of the senior division 
Chrysostom Oratorical Contest of each participating parish .The scholarship is 
for 100% of tuition for the first year and 80% of tuition for each of the 
following three years providing the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and adheres to 
the conduct and standards expected of a student in the college. Winners are not 
guaranteed admission to Hellenic College. Students must satisfy admission 
requirements for the college in order to be eligible for the scholarship. The 
estimated value of the scholarship over fours of study is approximately 
$68,000.  Those interested are encouraged to contact Mr. Gregory Floor, 
Director of Admissions, at 617-850-1285, or via email at gfloor@hchc.edu. 
Information is also available on the Hellenic College website at
<http://www.hchc.edu/hellenic/admissions/anniversary-scholarships-continued. 
html>www.hchc.edu/hellenic/admissions/anniversary-scholarships-continued.htm l.

2010 CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS REGISTRATION:  The 40th Biennial Clergy-Laity 
Congress will be this Summer in Atlanta, July 4-8.  Registration and reporting 
forms are now available online.  Mark your calendar and register early.  This 
site will be updated with additional information on the Congress in the coming 
months.

<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/clergylaity/2010/index_html>www.goarch.or 
g/archdiocese/clergylaity/2010/index_html

HAITI CRISIS ? AN APPEAL TO ACTIOON: The earthquake that struck Haiti has left 
tens of thousands homeless and without basic provisions and medical care.  His 
Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has issued a call to the faithful of the 
Archdiocese to give generously to assist with the relief efforts.  Read the 
encyclical requesting a special offering this Sunday.  Also, link to IOCC 
(International Orthodox Christian Charities) to learn more about how you can 
help through donations and preparing hygiene kits and emergency cleanup buckets.

Special encyclical: 

<http://www.goarch.org/news/haitiencyclical%20-01-13-2010>www.goarch.org/new 
s/haitiencyclical%20-01-13-2010

IOCC: 

<http://www.iocc.org/news/1-14-10haiti-release.aspx>www.iocc.org/news/1-14-1 
0haiti-release.aspx

EVENTS AND NEWS FROM THE DEPT. OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Into the Desert: The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries announces its 40 day 
Lenten blog entitled, "Into the Desert." Beginning on Clean Monday, February 
15, 2010, daily posts will encourage our young people to fully participate in Great 
Lent--this challenge can be done individually or with an entire ministry group. The blog 
will offer daily scriptural readings, saints of the day, quotes from the fathers, and 
daily challenges to better prepare for Pascha. Visit
<http://www.youth.goarch.org>www.youth.goarch.org for more information!

National Young Adult Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Join young adults from across the 
country on this unforgettable journey to the Holy Land and Sinai, May 15-24, 2010. 
His Grace Bishop Savas will once again be leading this trip, which will be limited to 
30 young adults. Destinations will include holy sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Mount 
Tabor, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Nazareth, Mount Sinai, Cana, and many more! 
Online registration is now open at 
<http://www.youngadult.goarch.org>www.youngadult.goarch.org.

Young Adult Awareness Campaign--Find Them, Greet Them, Love Them: In an effort to encourage our 
young adults to become active members of the Church, the Department of Youth and Young Adult 
Ministries, along with our Metropolis Youth Offices, have launched a National Awareness Campaign 
for young adults: Find Them. Greet Them. Love Them. To encourage participation from young adults on 
the local level, the "10 in 10: 10 Service Projects in 2010" was launched. This includes 
ten "days of service" thoughtout 2010, one in every Metropolis/Direct Archdiocesan 
District and one national event. For more information please visit
<http://www.youngadult.goarch.org>www.youngadult.goarch.org.

Outreach Resources for Parish Ministry for Great Lent, Holy Week, Pascha & the 
Annunciation are available on the www.Outreach.Goarch.org website or click on the 
following link:

<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent>www.goarc 
h.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent

Booklet: Outreach & Evangelism: Some Practical Steps -available by request

Brochures

·      Our Lenten Journey: Preparing for the Passion & Resurrection of Our Lord
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
Our_Lenten_Journey.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/great 
lent/brochures/Our_Lenten_Journey.pdf
·      Preparing for Confession by Fr. James Kordaris
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
Confession.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/bro 
chures/Confession.pdf
·      The Great Fast by Metropolitan Isaiah
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
The_Great_Fast.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent 
/brochures/The_Great_Fast.pdf
·      Repentance by Fr. Alexander Veronis
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
Repentance.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/bro 
chures/Repentance.pdf
·      Holy Communion: The Gift of Eternal Life by Fr. Alkiviadis  Calivas
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
Communion-Calivas.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatl 
ent/brochures/Communion-Calivas.pdf
·      All Things New in the Resurrection by Fr. Stanley S. Harakas
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
Resurrection.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/b 
rochures/Resurrection.pdf
·      Tri-Lingual Paschal Homily of St John Chrysostom
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
Paschal_Homily.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent 
/brochures/Paschal_Homily.pdf
·      Resurrection Service Handout Brochure
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/resurrecti 
onhandout>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/resurrec 
tionhandout
·      A Lenten Study Program
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/brochures/ 
Lenten_study.pdf>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/b 
rochures/Lenten_study.pdf

SERMONS/REFLECTIONS

·      The Incarnation: A Revolution for Freedom by Dr. Aristotle  Papanikolaou
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-Incarnation_A_Revolution_for_Freedom_Papanikoloau.doc>www.goarch.org/ar 
chdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Incarnation_A_Revolu 
tion_for_Freedom_Papanikoloau.doc
·      My Soul Magnifies the Lord by Fr. Thomas Paris
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-My_Soul_Magnifies_the_Lord_Paris.doc>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departm 
ents/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-My_Soul_Magnifies_the_Lord_Paris.doc
·      God for Us: Why the Incarnation is Rational by Dr. Aristotle 
Papanikolaou
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-Annunciation_2_Papanikolaou.doc>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/ 
outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Annunciation_2_Papanikolaou.doc
·      Blessed is that Servant Whom He Shall find Waiting: An Exhortation to 
Vigilance by Fr. William Chiganos
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-Exhortation_to_Vigilance_Chiganos.doc>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/depart 
ments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Exhortation_to_Vigilance_Chiganos.do c
·      Focus Fasting by Fr. Athanasios Demos
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-Focus_Fasting_A_Demos.doc>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outrea 
ch/greatlent/reflections/gl-Focus_Fasting_A_Demos.doc
·      The Precious and Life-Giving Cross by Fr. Luke Veronis
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-Sermon_The_Cross_Luke_Veronis.doc>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/department 
s/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Sermon_The_Cross_Luke_Veronis.doc
·      Holy Friday Reflection-The Train Bridge
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-Holy_Friday_Reflection_The_Train_Bridge.doc>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/ 
departments/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Holy_Friday_Reflection_The_Tra 
in_Bridge.doc
·      Proclaim His Resurrection: Seven Miles with Jesus by Fr Christopher 
Makiej
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/greatlent/reflection 
s/gl-Proclaim_His_Resurrection_Makiej.doc>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departm 
ents/outreach/greatlent/reflections/gl-Proclaim_His_Resurrection_Makiej.doc
·      Pascha vs. Easter by Phyllis Meshel Onest, MDiv
<http://www.theologic.com/oflweb/lentpask/estrmyth.htm>www.theologic.com/ofl 
web/lentpask/estrmyth.htm

Visitor Welcome Card & Display Rack for welcoming visitors and collecting 
contact information and areas of interest online at

<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/visitorcard>www.goar 
ch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/visitorcard

Lenten Welcome Banner: A 3 x 6  or 4 x 8 foot outdoor banner ($150 each) online 
at

<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/resources/lentenwelc 
ome>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/resources/lentenwelcome

> Custom Banners will be made upon request.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Applications are now available online for 
the three scholarship programs administered by the Office of the Chancellor.  
Visit this site to download information and applications on the Gioles and 
Malta Scholarships, and the Paleologos Graduate Scholarship.  The deadline for 
all applications is April 20, 2010.

<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/scholarships>ww 
w.goarch.org/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/scholarships

2010 GOA YEARBOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE: The 2010 Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox 
Archdiocese of America is now available onlline. The 2010 Yearbook is designed 
as an easy-to-read, accurate, reference handbook of the Greek Orthodox 
Archdiocese of America.  The 274-page new edition includes updated directories 
of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Archdiocesan departments and institutions, 
parishes, clergy, religious and secular media resources, a photo section 
highlighting the visit of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to 
America plus additional information.  Each parish will receive two 
complimentary copies, but you can download the online version at

<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/yearbook/>www.goarch.org/archdiocese/year 
book/

CALL TO ACTION ON FREEDOM OF PATRIARCHATE:  A call to action has been issued by 
a member of the Faith Endowment related to the rights and freedoms of the 
Ecumenical Patriarchate.  Read the letter and sign the petition to show your 
support for the recognition, safety, and protection of His All Holiness, 
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Patriarchate, the Seminary of Halki, and 
the ethnic minority of Greek Christians living in Turkey.

<http://faithendowment.org/news/a-call-for-action>faithendowment.org/news/a- 
call-for-action

JOIN AN ORTHODOX MISSION TEAM: The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) in 
St. Augustine, Florida, is offering you the opportunity to join one of the 
Orthodox Mission Teams in 2010.  Acknowledge your commitment in implementing 
Christ's Great Commission by serving on a short-term mission team. There is a 
need to present a visible expression of the love, unity, and support that truly 
exists within the Holy Orthodox Church around the world; to share the teachings 
of the Faith and to provide needy communities around the globe with labor; and 
to increase awareness of overseas churches and the unending mission efforts of 
the Church.  Your continued support of Orthodox missions is greatly needed, and 
you can help by serving on a Mission Team. For a full list of team efforts, 
dates, costs, and registration information visit

> <http://teams.ocmc.org>teams.ocmc.org

> THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX 
CHRISTIANITY
This week on CRTL, we're taking a closer look at some of our sister SCOBA 
agencies current programs. OCMC missionary to Romania Floyd Frantz talks with 
us about his work with at-risk mothers and addiction. Plus, Fr. Martin Ritsi, 
Executive Director of the OCMC, and Cameron Thorp, a free-lance graphic 
designer on staff with us at OCN who also works with OCMC tell us about their 
upcoming trip to Tanzania now featured on our web site at www.myocn.net in the 
Travel Blog section.
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OCMC and OCN team up to offer New Travel Blog
Now Live - Join Fr. Martin Ritsi, Alex Goodwin and Cameron Thorp as they travel 
to Kenya on a mission trip. They are back, but be sure to take a look at  their 
journey on our web site under Travel Blogs.  It will be just like going along 
with them on this sacred journey. Visit us at
<http://www.myocn.net>www.myocn.net.
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New Offerings
This Great Lent, watch and listen everyday as the OCN begins a new series of 
offerings.  New offerings now available are:
? The Anchor Internet Radio Stationn- All talk program.
? Readings and Remembrances- Follow the dailly Sacred Readings of the Church as 
well as the Saints commemorated. Available for download as well.
? OCN International- Listen to radio sttations from around the world featuring 
Orthodox Christian content in various languages.
? Special Great Lent Resource page
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THIS WEEKâ??S PODCASTS
This week on Theologically Thinking, Fr Athanasios C Haros delivers his recent sermon  on Mark 
2.1-12 â??Come and be Healed by God, Our Anchorâ??.  In this week's episode of Special 
Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. 
David as he investigates Paulâ??s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original 
recipients  and what it says to todayâ??s reader. This week on Mission Possible, Ginny speaks 
with Maria Khoury about her books and her life in Palestine walking the footsteps of Christ. Maria 
is the author of Orthodox Christian children's books including Christina Goes to the Holy Land. 
Maria is a graduate of Hellenic College (1982), Harvard University (1985) and Boston University
(1992) with a doctor of education degree.
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OCN and your iPhone - With the release of the Ark and the Rudder in one convenient 
and free download, listeners will have even more options from which to listen to 
OCN's Orthodox liturgical music, groundbreaking podcasts and contemporary Orthodox 
music. To download your copy, go to the iTunes application store and type ocn. The 
download is free and is effortless to install. Visit our web site for details at 
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=32630749 
4&mt=8.
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Pascha Appeal
Please remember OCN this year as you consider ways to give alms, to reach out 
to those in captivity and to the sick and suffering. These people are not just 
in prisons, hospitals and soup kitchens. As you read this, people around the 
world are hearing the comforting and saving message of Christ at www.myocn.net. 
College students and young parents are able to worship with their fellow 
Orthodox on Sunday mornings in their homes by watching our live, online 
liturgy. Teens and young adults who don't have Orthodox peers in their schools 
are staying tuned into the Orthodox culture and heritage. People who hunger and 
thirst for knowledge of Christ are learning more about our Faith from 
internally-renowned scholars. So please consider that in our changing world, we 
have to change the way we reach out in Christ's name. Your donation today of 
$25, $50 or
$100 will help us bring our young people back, and it only takes a moment for 
you to visit http://www.myocn.net/pascha.
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Facebook and Twitter
Join us on Facebook and Twitter to follow programming and events covered on the 
ARK, the RUDDER and the Anchor. While you are at it tell your friends to visit 
as  well.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service 
to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide?Customized Online Radio 
Statiions. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can 
now offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective 
and efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners 
more so than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of 
customized Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox 
Internet radio solutions visit our web site at
<http://www.myocn.net>www.myocn.net or call us today at 954-522-5567 to speak 
to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net 
website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and 
corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is 
available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-467-1515
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
Log on to www.myocn.net to listen to the Ark, the Rudder and the Anchor to hear 
special programming during Great Lent. Whether you enjoy contemporary, 
traditional Orthodox music or a talk format there is something for you at 
myocn.net. Join the hundreds of thousands of people worldwide visiting us every 
week.

All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at 
<http://www.myocn.net>www.myocn.net.

> FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

New On-line Group for Religious Educators - The Department of Religious 
Education has created Orthodox Christian Religious Educators a group on 
Facebook so that teachers and other interested youth workers can share ideas, 
discuss programs. The Facebook group is the latest attempt of the Department to 
bring Orthodox Christian Religious Educators together. The group is open to 
anyone who works with young people in Orthodox Christian parishes, whether as a 
clergyman, a Sunday Church school teacher, supervisor, a youth group advisor, 
interested parent, or others.  For those already using Facebook, search for the 
group and join.  For those not using Facebook, you will have to join the social 
networking site (it's free).  Already the group has hundreds of members with 
topics being discussed ranging from Vacation Church School to teaching 
Environmental Stewardship.

2010 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Topics Available.  The 2010 
Festival Topics, Topic Tips, and Bibliography are now available on the 
Department's webpages

<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof>www.goarch. 
org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof

As more information from the Metropolises arrives, with the dates and locations 
of District and Metropolis Festivals, it will be posted.   The 2010 Archdiocese 
Festival will be hosted by the Direct Archdiocese District and held at the Holy 
Trinity Cathedral in New York City, from June 4-6.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship Announces REAL BREAK registration is open
Join hundreds of other college students this Spring Break with Real Break, the 
service learning program of OCF. This year's trips are scheduled for 
Constantinople, Jerusalem, Greece, Romania, and more. Register online now at 
www.ocf.net/realbreak. Hurry while there are still openings!!!

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR FACEBOOK AND iGoogle: The Department of Internet 
Ministries has launched an enhancement to its Online Chapel service that will 
now provide Facebook and iGoogle users access to the daily Bible readings and 
lives of the saints directly from their customized home pages. Visit the Online 
Chapel at
<http://www.goarch.org/chapel>www.goarch.org/chapel for more information on how 
to add the new Online Chapel for Facebook and Online Chapel for iGoogle to your home 
pages

ORTHODOX MARKETPLACE - 

<http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com%20>www.orthodoxmarketplace.com

> --------------------

The Orthodox Marketplace is the Official Online Store of the Greek Orthodox 
Archdiocese.

Greek Education Promotional Certificates and Diplomas
on Orthodox Marketplace
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -

Greek Education certificates are available through the Orthodox Marketplace. 
Both promotional certificates to pass grades and diplomas for program 
completion are being sold in packs of 25 certificates for $25 plus shipping.

With the promotional UPS Ground shipping for orders over $25, you pay only $2 
handling for UPS Ground delivery.

<http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/greek-education-diplomas-pr-19284.html?M 
MCF_EB_09034%20>www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/greek-education-diplomas-pr-1928 
4.html?MMCF_EB_09034

www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/greek-education-promotion-certificates-pr-19283. 
html?MMCF_EB_09034

If you are not comfortable ordering items online, you may download the "order by 
fax" form:

<http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/forms/fax.pdf%20>www.orthodoxmarketplace 
.com/forms/fax.pdf

> Use the following SKUs to place your order:

> GRK-121752 - Promotion Certificates
> GRK-121753 - Diplomas

SUPPORT THE ARCHDIOCESE WHILE SEARCHING or SHOPPING ON 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%20%20%20>www.goodsearch.com/? 
charityid=833607

> For online shopping visit

<http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx%20%20>www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.a spx

GAMES ONLINE TO EXPLORE AND LEARN THE ORTHODOX FAITH: The Department of 
Internet Ministries is pleased to announce an exciting new web site at
<http://games.goarch.org>games.goarch.org  where kids and adults of all ages 
can explore, create, play, learn, discover, and grow in the Orthodox Faith. The site 
features online games and puzzles in a colorful, engaging environment, all with an 
Orthodox theme. The games are suitable for kids from ages 5 on up and currently 
features a coloring book, jigsaw puzzles, a memory game, a word finder, crossword 
puzzles, and more.

The online games are currently in beta and we encourage feedback so that we can further enhance this new online offering.  Click here to visit: 
<http://games.goarch.org>games.goarch.org