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What's New
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Our 5 year pledge of $100,000 in support of the Diakonia Center is almost fullfilled. For 2009, the chapter commitment coupon of $350 will be replaced with a final contribution request of $200 per chapter. Thank you to all who worked towards this glorious end.
Come to the March Retreat and see the New Dining Hall and the blessed surroundings of our lovely Retreat Center.
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Upcoming Events |
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Spring Board Meeting March 18 -20, 2009at the Diakonia Center
Philoptochos Retreat
March 20 -22, 2009 at the Diakonia Center
Metropolis of Atlanta
Clergy/Laity & Philoptochos Conferences
June 10-14, 2009 in Clearwater, Florida
Children's Medical Fund Luncheon
November 14, 2009
Boca Raton, Florida
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My soul clings to Thee;
Thy right hand upholds me"
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| Philoptochos Sister
Welcome to our new e-newsletter where you can get up-to-date announcements and information about our Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Society!
- Chapter Presidents: if you haven't submitted your chapter's email list to Florence_Lytle@prodigy.net, please do so as soon as possible
- Forward this page to a Friend so others can subscribe! (see link below)
- Look for our new website coming later this Spring
- Information will still be sent out to all chapters via the Post Office as usual.
We look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming Retreat and the Clergy/Laity Congress. Read details below.
Evan Scurtis
& the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Board
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2009 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA CLERGY LAITY CONGRESS AND PHILOPTOCHOS ASSEMBLY
June 10 - 14, 2009
Clearwater/Tampa Bay, Florida
"THE DAY AFTER TODAY- OUR YOUTH"
We have an entertaining and uplifting program planned for the entire family. Metropolis Council and Philoptochos Board will meet Thursday morning. Official opening ceremonies and Grand Banquet will be held Thursday evening. Philoptochos luncheon will be on Friday. Friday night we will have a spectacular extravaganza: "An Evening at the Taverna!" with live entertainment and dancing. Saturday night, after the plenary session, will be a free night at the "Sponge Docks",Florida's unique Greek "horio" of Tarpon Springs. Dine on octopus and kalamari, buy the latest Greek CD's, purchase that perfect sponge or conch shell, and enjoy the evening stroll along the docks, all the while feeling like you are in the Greek islands! Sunday, after Divine Liturgy, we will have a farewell luncheon.
Registration packets will be sent in early February.
For more information, see www.atlantaclergylaity.org
GRAND HYATT TAMPA BAY, Hotel reservations may be made anytime until May 15th, based upon availability by calling the Hyatt at (813) 874-1234. Group discounted rates are available for $169.00 per night by mentioning the group "Greek Orthodox" or code GREE. (Hotel offers FREE PARKING)
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| 3rd Annual Philoptochos Retreat
March 20-22, 2009
at the Diakonia Retreat Center 
A Retreat for Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Women
Led by Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D.
A Lenten journey is planned to renew our spirits and refocus our hearts on the life-giving path to the Resurrection of our Lord. Set amongst the beauty and sereneity of our Diakonia Center, you will share in joyous fellowship, grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and find a time to slow down and prepare for Pascha. Words cannot express the wonderful time we had at the previous two retreats and we hope you can join us this year!
Cost: $140 per person, includes 2 nights, all meals, materials and instruction. Please see the registration form for detailed information.
Also visit the new Diakonia Retreat Center website at:
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Metropolis Board Members Spring Meeting
March 19-20, 2009 
This Spring our board meeting will be held in conjunction with the Retreat at the Diakonia Center. Plan to arrive on Wednesday evening after 4:00 pm so we may begin our meetings early on Thursday and finish by Friday afternoon.
Board Members need to submit a registration form for the retreat and add $35 for the aditional night and 6 meals. Total cost for meeting and retreat is $175. Please contact Florence Lytle if you need transportation arrangements to the Diakonia Center. | |
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