"I can do every thing through Christ which strengthens me."
Phil 4:13


 

News of the Western Archdiocese +++News of the Western Archdiocese



 U
pcoming Events
Updated in June, 2008




 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events in the churches

of the Western archdiocese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, June 1rst
St. Ephraim Sunday School Open House
Students will display their crafts and activities they have prepared in classes.
The Open House will be in the social hall after the Divine Liturgy.

 

Sunday, June 8th
St. Thomas Ceremonial Communion
His Eminence accompanied by Rev. Fr. John Saif will visit the Bay area. On Sunday during the Divine Liturgy Archbishop Mor C. Eugene Kaplan will administer the Holy Eucharist to students as they partake in this blessed and joyous event. Afterwards, a special luncheon will take place in the social hall.
 

Friday-Sunday June 20-22nd
Archdiocesan Annual Sunday School Camp
Students ages 7-14 from churches in the Diocese will spend three days at Forest Home Ministries Camp Center in Ojai, CA.

Lectures, games, and loads are fun are planned for this anticipated summer favorite!
Cost is $130.00 per person (includes lodging, food, activities, transportation, and t-shirt).

 

Thursday - Monday June 19th -23rd
His Eminence visits Arizona Community and the initiation of Fr. Paul Yacoub as Parish Priest
During this weekend meetings are scheduled with the community members as His Eminence Mor C. Eugene Kaplan will presents to the Arizona congregation their newly appointed priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Yacoub, and his family. A Divine Liturgy will also take place on Sunday.

 

Saturday August 23rd

Picnic Beach Day

at San Juan Capistrano (for clergy, teachers, students, and their families).

Please contact Mrs. Patricia Allaf @ 213-321-8529

 

Friday-Saturday October 3-4

Clergy/Teachers Retreat

In Solvang, CA. (approx. $115 per night for hotel) needs to reserve ASAP for rooms. Many are already booked. Please discuss this matter and reply to Mrs. Patricia Allaf for number of attendees from each church.