ORTHODOX NEW ENGLAND SUMMER 2003 Diocesan Youth Rally Set Contoocook, New Hampshire, August 11-15 oung people from the Diocese of New stop for pick-up at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in England and throughout the Northeast Meriden during the morning of Monday, August Ywill be gathering for the annual 11th, and returns from camp to the same places Diocesan Youth Rally, set for August 11-15, on Friday afternoon, August 15th. Cost per per- 2003, at Contoocook, New Hampshire. Fr. son is $20.00. There is space on the registration Vladimir Aleandro and Chezelle Serev are co- form to sign up for the bus and exact details ordinating preparations for the week. regarding this option for transport will be pro- Volunteers and staff will report on Sunday, vided to those who indicate their interest on the August 10th. Rallyers will arrive on Monday, application form. All other transportation must August 11th, between 2:30-4:30 P.M. and will be arranged personally. depart on Friday, August 15th, at 1:00 P.M. Please note that Friday, August 15th, is the Feast of the Activities Dormition of the Theotokos and the Divine One off-site trip is usually a part of the Youth Liturgy will be celebrated that morning. You are Rally. We go to Canobie Lake Park, an amuse- eligible to attend Rally if, at the time of Rally, ment park located in Windham, New Hampshire, you will have completed the fifth grade and have for an afternoon/evening. not yet graduated from high school. His Grace, Bishop Nikon, will be making an Youth Rally is intended to be an event overnight visit to Rally during the week. where diocesan youth come together in a camp Noted Orthodox Christian singer-songwriter setting for Orthodox Christian education, fel- Peter Jon Gilquist will be performing at Youth lowship, and worship. It is a time for learning Rally on Thursday evening. more about our Orthodox Faith and applying it There is usually a talent show during the in the world in which we live. It is also a time for Youth Rally. Everyone is urged to participate and making or renewing friendships, and having share their talent with everyone. fun! A set of rules for behavior at Youth Rally has Fees for attending Youth Rally are: $125 RALLY TO 12 per person, or $200 per family (unlimited num- ber). The Greek Orthodox Diocese of Boston Camping and Retreat Center is located in ONE Stewards Contoocook, New Hampshire, approximately 90 miles from Boston. The campground sits on Second Chance 120 acres of wooded terrain. It directly abuts a small lake that is used for outdoor activities ncluded with this issue of Orthodox New during Youth Rally. A lifeguard is present for all England is the “Second Chance” envelope scheduled waterfront activities. Other amenities Ifor the annual ONE Stewards appeal. If you include a basketball court, a volleyball court, a were not able to participate in the direct appeal state-of-the-art kitchen and dining facility, a this past Spring, we ask you to consider gener- recreation hall, a chapel, hiking trails, and more. ously doing so now. Sleeping accommodations are provided in ONE Stewards provides voluntary support cabins, some of which have been winterized. from the faithful of our diocese to fund the various Each cabin will have at least one cabin counse- programs and outreach of the diocese. The dona- lor assigned to it. A nurse is also present during tions are used to fund seminary scholarships, the entire Youth Rally to administer basic first mission support, youth work, education, and even aid, and to dispense allowable medications. this publication. Not one penny of funds donated to ONE Stewards is used for administration. Bus Transportation We thank you in advance for your support of Bus transportation to Youth Rally departs the work being done within the Diocese of New from St. Alexis Mission in Clinton, CT, with a England by your support of ONE Stewards. ORTHODOX NEW ENGLAND NEW ORTHODOX Diocese of New England • Orthodox Church in America Volume 13 • Number 7 • Summer 2003 -1- SUMMER 2003 ORTHODOX NEW ENGLAND O.N.E. (ORTHODOX NEW ENGLAND) Diocese of New England, Orthodox Church in America ON THE DOCKET Published monthly except for July-August His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, Administrator A listing of upcoming events in the Diocese. Please forward The Very Reverend John J. Dresko, Editor any dates you wish to be included to the Editor. Advertising: This publication will accept advertisements. However, we reserve the right to refuse any advertising that July 26, 2003 we find unacceptable for a publication of this type. 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Christian Initiation: Yesterday & Today, ADDRESS Dr. Paul Meyendorff Holy Transfiguration Church, New Haven, CT October 13, 2003 SVS Fall Lecture Series, 7:00 P.M. PARISH Tradition and Traditions, Dr. Peter Bouteneff Holy Transfiguration Church, New Haven, CT AMOUNT OF DONATION: October 20, 2003 Please add a subscription to O.N.E. in my name SVS Fall Lecture Series, 7:00 P.M. with this. ($10.00 per year – free to diocesan Keeping Tradition Alive, Dean John Erickson members) Holy Transfiguration Church, New Haven, CT NEW October 24-25, 2003 Annual Diocesan Assembly RENEWAL Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Terryville, CT Please mail donations and subscription requests to: V. Rev. John Dresko, 95 Butternut Lane, Southington, CT 06489. -2- ORTHODOX NEW ENGLAND SUMMER 2003 Around the Parishes Ansonia, Connecticut The spring/summer months have been very busy here at Three Saints Church. We started off with a Mother’s Day plant sale, coordinated by Mary Jimenez and her assis- tants. There were many beautiful flowers for parishioners to buy, as well as the addition of vegetable plants for the first time. June saw our Festival of Tables, a fun and fellowship event, which also generated funds for our Handicap Accessibility fund. Stacey Pimpinelli was chair- woman for the event, and each host/hostess, really put on a nice display with the varied themes. During the event, Nancy Krupa gave a presentation on flower arranging, and gave all great ideas to use throughout the summer months. There were many door prizes and those who His Grace, Bishop Nikon, tonsures Christopher Savisky didn’t win one, at least had really nice favors reflecting the as a Reader in Bridgeport, CT. theme of their table to bring home. June also saw our Sunday School children receive certificates and small gifts after Divine Liturgy for their sunny days. continued participation in the program. Our Baccalaure- Following Liturgy on Bright Monday, the four Gos- ate Service was held June 22th and Earth Day was held at pels were read at the four corners of the church as the bells our park in Bethany on June 28th. rang and the congregation circled the church. Following services, the annual egg hunt was held for the children. Our Maintenance Crew cleaned and shined the church for Pascha. Our gardener Richard Jankura has kept up the OUR PEOPLE flower beds around our church for several years by PLACES planting bulbs of the Pascha flowers. They were in bloom EVENTS for the procession on Bright Monday. Nancy Savisky of DIOCESE the Myrrhbearers prepared baskets for our shut-ins. On May 4th, Matushka Elena Pismenny celebrated her birthday and a large cake was presented to her at the Coming up in August, we are looking forward to our coffee hour. Father Vadim and Matushka also celebrated Annual Picnic with Ss. Peter & Paul Church at the park in their wedding anniversary that week. Bethany on August 17th. Our committee is very busy His Grace, Bishop Nikon, was welcomed to our par- planning events and making food selections, with the ish on June 1st.