Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest

Last Remaining Sullivan Designed Cathedral Launches Site to Support Restoration Efforts

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT

CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] – Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral has launched a new web site, www.friendsofholytrinity.com, to support the parish’s multi-year restoration efforts. Holy Trinity, located at 1121 N. Leavitt St., is the last remaining of two Sullivan-designed churches in the Chicago area.

'Quad Parishes' to Host 47th Assembly

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT

The 47th Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held October 6 – 7, 2008 in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The assembly is this year being hosted by the “Quad Parishes” of the Chicago Deanery, Archangel Michael (Burbank), St. Luke (Palos Hills), Sts. Peter and Paul (Burr Ridge), and St. Panteleimon (Summit).

10/12 25th Anniversary St Innocent Olmsted falls OH

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT

25th Anniversary Schedule St Innocent Orthodox Church

Sunday, 12 Oct
Hierarchical Liturgy, 9 am

Banquet, Doors open at 12 Noon, lunch served at 1 pm.

25th Anniversary Tickets are available for October 12
luncheon at Ridge Manor. Cost is $30. for Adults and $15 for children 5 and up. Contact Beth Hudak (440-808-8395) for reservation.

10/17-18 "Enriching Parish Life" Workshop --Holy Transfiguration Livonia MI

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Detroit Area Orthodox Churches Hosting Parish Revitalization Workshop Oct 17-18
On Friday and Saturday, October 17 & 18 the Council of Orthodox Christian Churches (COCC) of Metropolitan Detroit will host a workshop titled Enriching Parish Life at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church 36075 Seven Mile Rd. Livonia MI. The workshop will be co-presented by Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff and Joseph Kormos. To register call Richard Shebib 734-422-0278 or via email . The workshop runs from 7:00- 8:30 on Friday night and from 8:30 - 4:30 on Saturday. A registration fee of $50 per parish covers all attendees from the parish.

More info here

11/21-22 "Called and Gifted" Workshop Canton OH

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Canton OH Parish Hosting "Discerning Spiritual Gifts" Workshop Nov 21-22
In virtually every parish we visit and every workshop we participate in the topic of personal engagement with parish life comes up. "How can I best discern what God is calling me to do? What are my gifts and talents that I should be offering back to God?"

The following event will help.

What
Called and Gifted Workshop

When
November 21 & 22, 2008

Where
Holy Assumption parish in Canton OH

How Much
$20 (see flyer for other details)

Who Should Attend
-- Young adults discerning coareers and vocational direction

-- Parents -- wanting to guide their children to use God given gifts

-- Anyone wanting to explore what it means to live their faith as an adult.

What You Will Learn
-- Church teaching on laity and lay apostleship

-- Signs and characteristics of 24 of the most common spiritual gifts

-- How discerning and using our gifts together can transform & renew our parishes

More info

2/21/09 Choir Workshop Dayton OH

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Heaven on Earth: Music and Orthodox Worship
Exploring the Ministry of Song and the Worshiping Community.

Where/When
Feb 21 9:00 AM -5:00 PM, St. Paul Orthodox Church Dayton OH

Who Should Attend
Any Orthodox choir member desiring to help improve the quality of music in worship. You wlll be inspired, edified & you will spend a truly joyful day. You will get to sing!

Workshop Leader
David Drillock retired professor, St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary

What
Content includes
- solo chanting, small/large choir;
- congregational singing
- Vocal production
- Clarity of pronunciation
- Choral blend
- New music -- numerous beautiful new pieces are used as a backdrop for teaching

How Much
Registration fee TBD (probably $20/person.)

More Info
Contact Chip Pritchard, Choir Director St Paul Parish Dayton OH (937) 299-7608