2004 METROPOLIS CLERGY-LAITY ASSEMBLY
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METROPOLIS CLERGY-LAITY ASSEMBLY |
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The Metropolis Clergy-Laity
Assembly concerns itself with all matters affecting the life and growth
of the Church within the Metropolis. Clergy and lay representatives
from the Metropolis parishes, along with members of the Metropolis
Council and Archdiocesan Council, gather annually with the Metropolitan
to discuss matters of common concern in the life of the local parishes,
the Metropolis, and the Archdiocese. |
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METROPOLIS PHILOPTOCHOS ASSEMBLY |
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The Metropolis Philoptochos
Assembly is convened annually to discuss matters affecting the life
and ministries of Philoptochos. Delegates and observers from each
local parish chapter gather together with the Metropolis Philoptochos
President and executive board, to discuss various philanthropic endeavors. |
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GRAND BANQUET |
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With overwhelming
requests to provide more time for workshops and meetings, we have
decided this year to eliminate the annual Grand Banquet from the Clergy-Laity
Assembly. The Metropolis Philoptochos will honor National Philoptochos
President, Mrs. Georgia Skeadas, with a Banquet at the LeMont Restaurant,
which is located minutes from the Hotel. This Banquet is optional
for the Clergy-Laity Delegates. Banquet information will be forthcoming
from Philoptochos, and all arrangements are being handled by Philoptochos.
Watch your mail for more information. |
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SPONSORSHIP |
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Eliminating the Grand
Banquet has also eliminated a major fundraising opportunity for the
Metropolis. We encourage all past banquet-book supporters, including
parishes and Philoptochos chapters, to become a sponsor for the Clergy-Laity
Assembly. All sponsors will be acknowledged, and all proceeds will
go toward various Metropolis ministries and needs. |
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DELEGATE OR OBSERVER |
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Our Clergy-Laity
Assembly has changed venues and formats, but the criteria for determining
delegates and observers to the Assembly have not changed. Please refer
to the Uniform Parish Regulations for more information. The criteria
for determining a delegate or observer to the Philoptochos Assembly
are detailed in the Philoptochos by-laws. |
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CLERGY SYNDESMOS/CLERGY-FAMILY
RETREAT |
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The annual fall Clergy-Family
Retreat for this year has been canceled. Clergy-specific portions
of the retreat have been added to the Clergy-Laity Assembly schedule.
An additional charge of $ 20.00 per priest has been added to the Assembly
registration to cover the additional expenses of a retreat speaker.
In this way, we hope to make the most of our time, and to eliminate
the need to travel twice in the same month. Presvyteres are encouraged
to attend either the Clergy-Laity Assembly or Philoptochos Assembly
as observers. The Registration Fee for observers will apply. |
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REGISTRATION & HOTEL INFORMATION |
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Registration fee
is $170.00 for clergy, and $150.00 for lay delegates and observers.
The same fee applies for the Philoptochos Assembly. Please refer to
the Registration Forms for more details. Checks are to be made payable
to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh. The registration fee
includes some Assembly meals, but does not include the Philoptochos
Banquet, nor does it include hotel accommodations. Registering for
the Assembly does not reserve your hotel room; you must book your
overnight accommodations. Hotel reservations
may be made by calling the Sheraton Station Square Hotel at (412)
261-2000. A special rate of $99.00 per night has been secured by mentioning
"Greek Orthodox Metropolis." Reservations must be made before
October 12th to receive this special rate. |
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