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OCMC: NEW “HUNGER STRIKE” PROGRAM FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN YOUTH

“Hunger Strike” is a new youth ministry of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center [OCMC]. Launched this year on a national level, Hunger Strike started at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA three years ago. To date it has raised over $10,000 and has Orthodox Christian teens striving to make a difference in the world by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and giving to those in need. Hunger Strike is coordinated by local parishes, where teens fast for 30 hours while participating in activities that raise awareness and money for the needs of those throughout the world who suffer the effects of poverty and who hunger for the hope found in Christ. Hunger Strike helps teens to identify with the poor and respond compassionately to those living in harsh conditions in developing countries. Before the Hunger Strike weekend, teens seek sponsors for the 30 hours they will fast. The funds they raise go directly to OCMC, which uses them to help children, families, and communities who suffer from poverty. More information may be found at www.OCHungerStrike.org or by contacting .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

OCF: WINTER 2011 WITNESS NEWSLETTER NOW ON-LINE

The winter 2011 issue of Witness, the Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s on-line newsletter, is now available for downloading on the OCF web site at http://www.ocf.net/wikis/resources/witness-newsletter.aspx. The issue includes four interesting articles —

  • “Being Orthodox, Going Greek,” by Pete Simko, a senior at Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University.
  • “Holding on to Christ When Studying Abroad” by Ivan Plis, a junior at George Washington University.
  • “OCF Support Provides Strength in College” by Scott O’Rourke, an alumnus of Ohio State University.
  • “Let Us Build Temples of the Holy Spirit” by Demetra Perlegas, youth adviser for the OCF chapter at UVA.

OCF was established in the 1960s by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas. For more information visit its web site at www.ocf.net.

CHICAGO: CHOIR DIRECTOR POSITION OPEN

Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1121 North Leavitt St., Chicago, IL, announces an opening for the position of part-time choir director. Qualifications include proficiency in singing and conducting the Vigil, the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, and other services. Compensation is commensurate with education and/or experience. Interested candidates are asked to contact Archpriest John S. Adamcio at 1121 North Leavitt St., Chicago, IL 60622; 773-486-6064; or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

EAST MEADOW, NY: FR. SERGEI AND MATUSHKA GERRY GLAGOLEV HONORED ON 60TH ANNIVERSARY

The clergy and faithful of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church here asked for God’s continued blessings for the Archpriest Sergei and Genevieve “Gerry” Glagolev who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

“It’s truly a blessing for us to have Father Sergei and Gerry living so close by and being a part of our parish community,” said Priest Martin Kraus, rector of Holy Trinity, at the January 23, 2011 celebration. “They are examples of that communion of love which is so central to the Orthodox Christian Faith and for all of us.”

In honor of the occasion, special petitions were offered during the Liturgy and the parish choir sang a number of musical compositions written by Father Sergei. In addition, Father Martin asked Father Sergei to give the homily, reflecting on his long marriage.

“Saint Paul calls marriage a great mystery—a sacrament,” Father Sergei said, “and this shared personal experience between the husband and wife is one which is to be shared in love through the Church, since the mysteries of the Church are revealed through the eyes of the heart.”

Father Sergei continued, “When our Lord calls us, He calls each and every one of us by name, as His friends. We should show that same love towards one another. By receiving this mystery of love, may we begin anew and refreshed within the presence of Christ.”

At the conclusion of the Liturgy, “Many Years” was sung by those gathered and greetings from His Grace, Bishop Michael of New York and New Jersey were read to Father Sergei and Gerry, noting their mutual love and dedicated service to Christ’s holy Church over many decades.

A festive luncheon was prepared in honor of the happy couple with many friends from other local parishes joining Father Sergei and Gerry to celebrate the memorable occasion.