Glory to Jesus Christ! As stated in my last letter to you, I indicated I would be writing again about services for Holy Week and Pascha. First I want to convey to you parameters that will continue for a while. All services done in the church need to be behind locked doors and with no […]
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – Sunday, April 5, 2020 marked the fifth Sunday of Great Lent and the commemoration of St. Mary of Egypt. His Grace Bishop Paul attended Divine Liturgy at his diocesan cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and offered a homily following the gospel readings. Today, April 6, also marks the celebration of Bishop
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Servant Leadership in the Midst of Pandemic – A Study in Ephesians 4 A free 3-week Saturday morning webinar series April 4, 11, and 25 8am PST / 11 am EST Writing from his prison cell in Rome, the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is applicable today, urging us to “Live a life worthy of the calling you have
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The Diocese of the Midwest announces its second Virtual Youth Meeting with His Grace Bishop Paul, Tuesday, April 7, 4:00 P.M. The call will take place in a “Zoom” meeting where youth have an opportunity to discuss how we spend our time while at home during a pandemic. Bishop Paul
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] –The Coronavirus has been in full force for the past several weeks, challenging our parishes during this trying time. During this season of Great Lent, when most Orthodox Christians are attending services and convening for different parish activities, communities throughout the country are now empty in order to promote safety and
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TO ALL RECTORS, AND ALL PRIESTS IN CHARGE OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST The Holy Synod met by teleconference on March 30th and based on that meeting, here are the following changes I am making in my directives: I will bless the celebration of Divine Liturgy only on Sundays where the church needs to be
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Dear Clergy, Monastics and Laity of the Diocese of the Midwest, It is with a heavy heart that I am issuing a directive to suspend all public services throughout the Diocese of the Midwest, effective March 25th at 12 noon. This applies to areas that are not under shutdown by the civil authorities. My directive
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Thursday, March 26, His Grace Bishop Paul will be hosting a virtual gathering for diocesan youth at 2:00 P.M. CST. “We are living in unprecedented times in our world. Many of us are living in fear and anxiety as schedules and norms change daily in our lives in the
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – In light of the most recent developments regarding the Corona Virus, the Diocese of the Midwest has set up a resource page to help clergy and faithful stay up to date with the latest protocols and information. In addition to helpful insights for communities, reflections will also be made available
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Chesterton, IN [DOM Communications] — Saint Elizabeth Church will sponsor a retreat titled “Seek Peace and Peruse It” on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The retreat speakers will be Mr. John Maddex, CEO and founder of Ancient Faith Ministries, and his daughter, Mrs. Molly Sabourin, the co-founder of the ministry Filled With Less. The day will begin with
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