Special Announcements:
HOLY TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND PRESCHOOL PO BOX 1712 Warren, OH.44482 ( located at 175 Laird Ave. NE 2nd Floor Warren, Oh. 44483) (Call for more information 330-399-7642.) :The Academy was recently transferred from the omophorion of Archbishop JOB to the supervision of Metropolitan MAXIMOS and the school board has been reconfigured, yet the school will remain operational for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year.
Angel Food Ministries - Quality Food - Great Value-***Food Stamps from Ohio &/or Pa. accepted, as well as cash. The price is $30.00/reg. unit order. Specials are $20.00 or less per special. Specials available only with purchase of regular unit. The last day to order is Monday *** (Sept.15 for Sept.)***Distribution day is Saturday :Aug. 23 for Aug.orders & (Sept.27 for Sept orders)***between 8:30 Am- 10:30 Am at St. John"s 301 Struthers- Liberty Road Campbell, Oh. Phone ordering &/or instructions, call Nancy at 330-750-9617.
Spaghetti Dinner Thursdays resume in September
St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church on Glenwood Avenue Boardman, Ohio September 11, from 5-7 pm
Vindicator articles are to be submitted at Religion@Vindy.com VINDY PHONE :Linda--330-747-1471ext.1245
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August 10-24 Bandura Course for ages 12 and up at All Saints Camp,Emlenton,Pa. www.bandura.org/bandura_school.htm
Ukrainian Vocal Workshop ,August 17-24 at All Saints Camp Emlenton, Pa. www.bandura.org/bandura_school.htm
THURSDAY AUGUST 21, 7Pm.: Parents of teenagers( this is not a Mothers Club/Fathers welcome also !) to meet at Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church, Maple Dr. Hermitage, Pa./ for Sharon-Farrell- Hermitage Youth Program Meeting.Please attend and be on time " Not Romanian Time "
YOUNGSTOWN A.R.O.Y .CAR WASH August 23,
August 23: Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Academy 300 Club Dinner & Raffle at St. Nicholas Church (on North Road). Warren,Oh. beginning at 6Pm. For Tickets & Information call Marge Petty (330)372-4441/ or Betty Ann Perschka (330)792-2750.
August 21-24 GLENDI THURS (5-10Pm.) FRIDAY (NOON-10Pm.) SATURDAY(NOON-10Pm.) SUNDAY (NOON-10Pm.) at St. John"s Greek 4955 Glenwood Ave. Boardman,Oh.
Sunday August 24: Ukrainian Independence Day (1991)= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Independence_of_Ukraine
August 27 :The Local Serbian Choir is due to return today from their singing tour throughout Serbia .( SEE THEM IN ACTION.) At the Top of the page.
+Friday, August 29 + Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner, & Baptist John (STRICT FAST - NC )
Sunday August 31:SYRIAN PICNIC ! (sponsored by St. Elias Orthodox Parish) 12:30 Pm.-10Pm. at Cascade Park Pavilion, New Castle,Pa. / Lamb-on-the rod, Kibbee, Tabouli, and MORE / Featuring Amin Sultan Band /admission $5 / person, children10 and under FREE food & beverage Tickets Sold Separately.
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Monday +September 1 : Church New Year (NC) LABOR DAY
***Thursday September 4 : 8:30 Am. Holy Liturgy at St Mark,/ Liberty Township, Ohio. EOCA Meeting to Follow at 10 Am. This meeting will be the first meeting after the summer break and all members are asked to attend . Please be on time and have your reports ready;if you do not have a report to give (let's face it. you did nothing all summer) just don't open your mouth. If you really did something,remember - keep them short Also, plan to stay after this meeting because lunch is on us.
September 5-6-7-,2008 : ROMANIAN FESTIVAL:on Wick Ave. in Youngstown/ You are invited to be part of our joy at this years event. This year there will be an Ad Book, in which you could place your message and say hello to all your friends. This will be a nice way to end the summertime season, hopefully before school starts up again.
September 7 (Sunday before Elevation) NC
Monday +September 8 : Nativity of Theotokos NC
Sunday +September 14: Elevation of Holy Cross (STRICT -FAST) NC
Friday thru Sunday, September 19-21, 2008 Archangel Michael Church GREEK FESTIVAL Located at 12th Street & Porter Avenue, Campbell, OH. Free Admission, free parking, open to the public! Festival Hours: Fri 12-10 pm, Sat & Sun 12-10 pm. Live Greek band (Fri & Sat), “the best” Greek food & pastries, Eat in or take out. During the Festival, call 330-755-9072. Authentic Greek Dancers performing daily; cafe, Auction, games & outdoor rides, art, religious items, jewelry & daily food specials; Church Tour.
Saturday, September 20 : St. John's Gk. Benefit Golf Outing Bedford Trails Coitsville, off RT.422 E. from Y-town 8:15 Am. registration / 9Am. tee off./Format:4-person scramble./ $65.00 includes 18 holes, cart, lamb dinner,beverages, prizes ( Non-golfers reservations will be limited to 20 people at $30.00 each-lamb dinner, prizes)
September 21 (Sunday Noon-3Pm.) St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church 3560 Loganway, Liberty, Oh. Annual Lamb & Chicken Roast ! Adults :Lamb $14 /Chicken $8 ////Children under 12: $7 Lamb / $4 Chicken.Dinners. All dinners include: salad, rice pilaf, hummus, green beans with sauce, pita bread & dessert.///Ala Carte Kibbee- Grape Leaves, Hummus, Rice Pudding, Hot Peppers & ethnic pastries//.Reserve your tickets now ! Call (330) 550-5755 or (330)518-3641. Place your pre-order take outs before Sept. 14th. {also Lamb & chicken sold whole or by the pound=call for pricing.}
September 21 : (Sunday After Elevation) www.scoba.us/articles/ocf-college-student-sunday.html --- 1st Sunday after Exaltation of the Most Holy Cross is College Student Sunday. " We ask our clergy to take up a collection from every parish to support this vital ministry"ALL SCOBA BISHOPS SIGNED THIS & YOUR BISHOP IS ONE OF THEM. NC
September 23-25,2008-OCF Chaplains Conference at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pa. /For online registration & more information, visit their website--- www.ocf.net/about/news/chaplains_conference_08.html
+++September 25-26 ,2008: St. John the Theologian Monastery (oca) holds it's Annual Pilgrimage. www.oca.org/DIRlisting.asp?SID=9&KEY=OCA-MW-HIRSJT NC
September 26-28: Orthodox Peace Fellowship holds North American Confrence. For more information click www.oca.org/news/1613 .
***Saturday, September 27:The Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City,Pa. Mother Alexandra Memorial Retreat Blossoming Forth: A Seminar on Orthodoxy in America,(1:30Pm.)Service of Thanksgiving / (2Pm.)"The Past Forty Years" by Fr. Thomas Hopko /(3:30Pm.) "The Next Forty Years" panel discussion by young church leaders in America today./(5Pm.)Closing Remarks: "Dreaming the Dream"/(6Pm.)Great Vespers.Sunday,September 28: (10Am.) Holy Liturgy & Procession with the Ellwood City Icon of the Mother of God. For further information call the Monastery at (724)758-4002.
Sunday September 28 ( 1st Sunday of Luke) NC
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October 1 : Protection Theotokos (NC)
Thursday ,October 2: EOCA of MV to have a meeting at Holy Trinity Romanian O.C.626 Ave. Yo., Oh. (10Am. SHARP)
Saturday October 4, 2008 (11:00 Am.-10:00 Pm.) Festival of Orthodox Nations A Blend of Culture & Religion /2Pm.-3Pm. Presentation of the Orthodox Faith to the public at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church on Raccoon Road in Austintown,Ohio/ with an opportunity for questions and answers./ 4Pm.-7Pm. Entertainment Program. (Entrance Fee &3.00 per person with money going to the EOCA ./Children under 12 years old - Free Entrance.
Saturday, October 4,2008 : St. Vladimir"s Seminary Orthodox Education Day. This Years Theme "HOLY ICONS,SACRED ART" www.oca.org/news/1581
Saturday October 18: Apostle/ Evangelist Luke (NC)
Saturday October 25: Demetrius (soul) Saturday (NC)
Sunday October 26: Great Martyr Demetrius : Wishing all members & friends of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Parish in Warren, Ohio, a Happy Names Day. May God Grant You Many Years ! (NC)
