Diocese of the Midwest

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Holy Assumption Church, Marblehead, OH celebrates first annual Blessing of Lake Erie - 01/16/19
MARBLEHEAD, OH [Holy Assumption Church] — Saturday, January 12, 2019 was an awesome day for the community of Holy Assumption Church, Marblehead, OH, as Priest Andrew Bartek, rector, and parishioners hosted their first annual Blessing ... more info >

Register now for Chicago Deanery Winter Camp in East Troy, WI February 16-18 - 01/16/19
EAST TROY, WI [MW Diocese Communications] — The Edwards YMCA Camp here once again will be the site of the Chicago Deanery's popular Winter Camp, which begins on Saturday, February 16 and runs through Monday, February 18, 2019. ... more info >

"Igniting the Flame" topic of March 9 Chicago area parish ministry conference - 01/14/19
BURR RIDGE, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — "The Effective Church Model: Igniting the Flame" will be the theme of a one-day conference at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church, Burr Ridge, IL on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The confere ... more info >

Discerning one's vocation at SVOTS' Winter Open House - 01/07/19
YONKERS, NY [SVOTS Communications] — Those sensing the call to serve the Church, either in ordained or other ministries, are invited to explore their vocations during Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary's Winter Open House ... more info >

The Ninth Anniversary of Repose of Archbishop Job - 01/03/19
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications/Priest Alexander Koranda] — Tuesday, December 18, 2018 marked the ninth anniversary of the falling asleep of His Eminence, Archbishop Job [Osacky]. A solemn commemoration was led by His Gra ... more info >

In Memoriam: Matushka Marilyn Federoff - 01/03/19
ELYRIA, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Matushka Marilyn Federoff, 73, wife of the late Priest Theodore Federoff, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, December 31, 2018 following chronic illnesses. The funeral service will be held at Saints ... more info >

Vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO announced - 01/02/19
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office ... more info >

2018 NATIVITY MESSAGE OF HIS GRACE, BISHOP PAUL - 12/20/18
To all Clergy, Monastics, and Laity of the Diocese of the Midwest,Christ is Born!&nbps; Glorify Him! ... more info >

Bishop Paul awards Order of St. John of Chicago to Frs. John Mason and Vladimir Lecko - 12/18/18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Two retired priests of the Diocese of the Midwest were awarded the Order of Saint John of Chicago in early December 2018. ... more info >

Diocesan Chancellor explains Stewardship Resolution in recent letter - 12/12/18
A new Stewardship Resolution was passed at the last Diocesan Assembly held in Lansing, IL on October 9-10. The resolution changed the method of diocesan funding from a per capita "head tax" to a percentage of ADJUSTED GROSS INCOM ... more info >

Pilgrimages to Holy Land, Russia announced for 2019 - 11/26/18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest are invited to participate in pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Russia in 2019. His Grace, Bishop Paul and Archpriest Andrew Harrison, retired Pasto ... more info >

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced - 06/22/17
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office ... more info >

FORTIETH DAY MEMORIAL TO BE HELD IN ALL PARISHES
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - In a letter sent today to all clergy and parishes diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest John Zdinak announced plans for the celebration of the 40th day of the late Archbishop Job's falling asleep. ... more info >

MINNEAPOLIS DEANERY HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL SEMINARIAN FUND-RAISER
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Communications] - On Sunday, January 10, the 11th annual Minneapolis Deanery fund-raising dinner in support of diocesan seminarians took place in Northeast Minneapolis. ... more info >

DIOCESE ANNOUNCES ARCHBISHOP JOB MEMORIAL MISSION TRIP
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI [MW Communications] - As a tribute to the newly departed Archbishop Job Mrs. Ruth Yavornitzky of St. Mark Church here has taken to organising a memorial mission trip to Project Mexico during the summer of 2011. ... more info >

MEMORY ETERNAL: HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP JOB
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - His Eminence JOB, Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord today at 11.25am in Maumee, Ohio. ... more info >

MEMORY ETERNAL: RESA ELLISON
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW / OCA Communications] -- Resa Ellison, choir director at Saint Mary Cathedral here, fell asleep in the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, January 3, 2010 after a two month illness. ... more info >

DIOCESAN PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY PARTNERS WITH OCA DEPARTMENTS FOR PARISH MINISTRIES CONFERENCE IN CLEVELAND JUNE 27-30, 2010
CLEVELAND, OH [OCA] -- "Equipping the Saints" will be the theme of a parish ministries conference to be hosted by three Orthodox Church in America departments and the Diocese of the Midwest's Parish Health Ministry on the campus o ... more info >

DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETS, MAKES INITIAL PREPARATIONS FOR EPISCOPAL SELECTION IN 2011
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - The Diocesan Council met at Archangel Michael Church in Burbank IL, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, on Tuesday, December 1st for the last of its 2009 semi-annual meetings. ... more info >

PRAYERS REQUESTED AND FUND SET UP FOR CHOIR DIRECTOR OF MINNEAPOLIS' SAINT MARY CATHEDRAL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Communications] - On Wednesday Nov. 4, Resa Ellison, choir director at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis, sang at Vespers but was beginning to feel sick. The next day she went to the doctor and was diagnosed ... more info >

ARCHBISHOP JOB AND CHICAGO HIERARCHS SERVE PANAKHIDA FOR PATRIARCH PAVLE
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - On Tuesday, November 18 and at the invitation and request of His Eminence, Metropolitan Christopher of the Serbian Church of North and South America, His Eminence, Archbishop Job served a Panakhida Servic ... more info >

SAINT NICHOLAS IN KENOSHA PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE HALLOWEEN
KENOSHA, WI [MW Communications] - Several young families with children gathered at St. Nicholas in Kenosha for Great Vespers on the evening of Saturday, October 31st to have a family-friendly alternative to the increasingly ghoulish festivi ... more info >

CHRIST THE SAVIOR CHICAGO HOLDS CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - Committed to helping those who are in need, the faithful of our parish held a clothing drive during the month of September for Pacific Garden Mission, a local homeless shelter. ... more info >

DIOCESAN STRATEGIC VISION PROGESS POSTED
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - At the 2008 Diocesan Assembly the importance of building a strong clear vision for the future of our Diocese was discussed. At it's January meeting the Diocesan Council picked up on that conversation and de ... more info >

SEVEN PARISHES RECEIVE PARISH HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - Archbishop JOB announced today the recipients of the Diocese’ Parish Health Grants for 2009. Seven parishes from the Deaneries will receive cash grants totaling just over $12000 for important projects tha ... more info >

Clergy Convocation: May 13-15, Darien, IL
Diocesan Assembly: October 7-9, Broadview Heights, OH

Upcoming Feasts of the Church

	Jan 17 - Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Anthony the Great
	Jan 19 - The Holy Hierarch Mark, Archbishop of Ephesus
	Jan 20 - Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Euthymius the Great
	Jan 21 - Our Venerable Father Maximus the Greek
	Jan 24 - Our Venerable and Blessed Mother Xenia of Saint Petersburg
	Jan 25 - The Holy Hierarch Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
	Jan 26 - The Holy Hierarch John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
	Jan 27 - Synaxis of the Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church
	Jan 30 - The Three Holy Hierarchs and Ecumenical Teachers: Basil, Gregory and John
	Feb 2 - The Meeting in the Temple of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ
	Feb 5 - The Holy Hierarch Theodosius, Archbishop of Chernigov
	Feb 12 - Iveron Icon of the Mother of God; The Holy Hierarch Alexis of Moscow, Wonder-worker of all Russia
	Feb 16 - The Holy Equal of the Apostles Nicholas, Archbishop of Japan

Diocese of the Midwest
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“Igniting the Flame” topic of March 9 Chicago area parish ministry conference

In Memoriam: Matushka Marilyn Federoff

Vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO announced

Diocesan Chancellor explains Stewardship Resolution in recent letter

Pilgrimages to Holy Land, Russia announced for 2019

Diocesan Chancellor addresses clergy 2019 cost of living adjustment

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced