GOAA - E-Bulletin August 1, 2008

Tue Aug 5 14:48:49 CDT 2008

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August 1, 2008

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DORMITION FAST AND FEAST: August 1 is the 
beginning of the Dormition Fast which culminates 
in the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, 
commemorated on August 15.  For more information 
on the fast and the feast, to read the background 
of the commemoration, and other resources, visit

http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen_learn_share/dormition/learn/

FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD: On 
August 6 the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates 
the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord 
Jesus Christ. The feast commemorates the 
transfiguration or metamorphosis of Christ on 
Mount Tabor, when our Lord appeared in His divine 
glory before the Apostles Peter, James, and 
John.  To read the biblical background for this 
feast, view the icon, and other resources, visit

http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen%5Flearn%5Fshare/transfiguration/learn/ 

CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS:  The 39th Biennial 
Clergy-Laity Congress and National Philoptochos 
Convention concluded in Washington, DC on July 
17.  Congress resources are still online, along 
with news releases, addresses, photos, and 
more.  Watch the keynote address of Archbishop 
Demetrios or the Sunday Divine Liturgy, view the 
full photo gallery, and download and read the 
daily issues of the Orthodox Observer at

http://www.clergylaity.org

Orthodoxy and the Environment: Greening your 
Parish:  This booklet is a wonderful, practical 
guide that offers guidelines and challenges for 
young adults to take an active role in making our 
local Greek Orthodox parishes more 
environmentally conscious with the challenges 
laid out by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Download now at

http://www.goarch.org

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL: Download the 
resource catalog of the Department of Religious 
Education and review the materials available for 
your parish program.  Many other resources are 
also available to enhance education in your parish.

http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/

GREEK EDUCATION RESOURCES:  Visit the website of 
the Department of Greek Education for resources 
to assist with your parish program.  Books, 
certificates, curriculum, and more are available at

http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/greekeducation/

2009 PARISH ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDARS:  Orders are 
now being taken for the 2009 Parish 
Calendars.  Order packets have been sent to all 
of the parishes.  Ordering information is also 
available online.  Visit this site for a sample 
of the 2009 Calendar, order forms, the calendar fact sheet, and more.

http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/communications/parishcalendars/ 

COLLEGE STUDENTS – ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN 
FELLOWSHIP:  Whetther off to college or back to 
school a great resource for guidance and 
fellowship are the OCF chapters throughout the 
country.  Find out more about OCF, locate a 
chapter, and learn about service opportunities at

http://www.ocf.net

NEW PHILOPTOCHOS WEB SITE LAUNCHED: National 
Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas is pleased 
to announce the newly revamped website for the 
National Philoptochos Society which is available 
at www.philoptochos.org  or by accessing 
Philoptochos under the Ministry and Outreach Tab 
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America 
website www.goarch.org.  The website is designed 
to increase local, national and international 
awareness of the scope of the charitable work of 
the Society.  It also serves as a resource for 
the close to 28,000 Philoptochos members and the 
480 Philoptochos chapters throughout the United States.

http://www.philoptochos.org

NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Fr. Meletios 
Webber, author of a new and insightful book 
entitled "Bread & Water, Wine & Oil: An Orthodox 
Christian Experience of God," explains how the 
Orthodox Christian spiritual tradition leads 
those who follow it to personal transformation 
and renewal. Also, Fr. John McGuckin on prayer.

NEW THIS WEEK: The Orthodox Christian Network is 
pleased to announce our newest weekly show, 
"Journeys to Orthodoxy," produced by Icon New 
Media Network and now available at www.myocn.net. 
"Journeys to Orthodoxy" features in-depth 
interviews with converts to Orthodoxy who share 
their spiritual journey and reasons for entering the Orthodox Church.

Also available this week: Vladimir Morosan 
features the beautiful hymns of the Feast of the 
Transfiguration on his weekly show, Icons in 
Sound. Rev. Fr. Stylianos Muksuris discusses 
"Liturgy, Ancient and Present" on Special Moments 
in Orthodoxy. Fr. Charles Joanides asks "Why Does 
Marriage Matter?" on Theologically Thinking. And 
Rod Dreher discusses "Cyberspace" on Just Thinking.

Programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and OnDemand at www.myocn.net .

ORTHODOX MARKETPLACE - www.orthodoxmarketplace.com
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The official online store of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese

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? 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

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

For online shopping visit

http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx 