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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-bulletin March 12, 2010
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-bulletin March 12, 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 AND HOLY WEEK: 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 worship,
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.
The site also has resources in preparation for Holy Week and the Feast of
Pascha. Articles on the special observances of the week, hymns, icons,
services, and more are available to assist you, your family, and your parish in
commemorating this holy time of the year.
<http://lent.goarch.org>lent.goarch.org
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.
NATIONAL ORATORICAL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN NYC, JUNE 4-6: The Archdiocese
Oratorical Festival will once again return to New York City where the first one
was held in 1984. This time the event will take place at Holy Trinity
Cathedral in Manhattan. The Oratorical Festival has become one of the most
challenging and inspiring program that our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese offers
its youth. It encourages them to research a topic, to write about it and to
deliver their homily to the congregation. Each time they participate, they are
learning the basic skills of public speaking, as well as inspiring all those
who hear them. Many of the past participants have expressed how, The program
meant so much to them in their growth and development. We encourage you to
attend an Oratorical Festival; many parish, district and metropolis Oratorical
Festivals are being held during these weeks of Great Lent and after Pascha.
Only two finalists from each metropolis will advance to the Archdiocese
Oratorical Festival in New York City; but that does not mean that each and
every participant at each and every parish Oratorical Festival has not met with
success. Just having participated in the Oratorical Festival is a wonderful
accomplishment and deserves praise. For more information on the Oratorical
Festival see the link below or contact the Department of Religious Education at
617-850-1218 or email at tvrame@goarch.org.
<http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof>www.goarch.
org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof
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 ACTTION: 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/3-03-10haiti-release.aspx>www.iocc.org/news/3-03-1
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:
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/of
lweb/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
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
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>www.orthodoxmarketplace.com
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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>www.orthodoxmarketplace.com/greek-education-diplomas-pr-19284.h
tml?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>www.goodsearch.com/?charit
yid=833607
For online shopping visit
<http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx>www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx
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%20>games.goarch.org
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