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IOCC Volunteer Update – November 2009
“Come, spread your wealth around, be generous, give splendidly to those who are in need. Then it will be said of you as it is in the psalms: He gave alms and helped the poor: his righteousness will endure forever.” — St. Basil the Great
November Bulletin Announcements
IOCC SUNDAY –
A DAY OF SHARING –
NOVEMBER 22
IOCC Sunday is November 22 and we have an exciting new theme – "A Day of Sharing." Your parish can support IOCC on this special day by:
- Having your church read the SCOBA encyclical on Sunday, Nov. 22. Please click here to download the SCOBA encyclical.
- Taking a special collection for IOCC on November 22.
- Visiting IOCC.org/DayofSharing for downloadable parish resources.
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is part of a coordinated international effort to bring relief to the thousands that have been displaced by Typhoons Ketsana and Parma, which struck the Philippines in late September. The subsequent floods and mudslides killed hundreds and an estimated 2.5 million people are either homeless or in need of emergency aid. Whole communities have been destroyed with thousands killed or injured and millions left homeless in the wake of the destruction. If you would like to help victims of disasters around the world, like the Asia Pacific Disasters, you can make a financial gift to the IOCC International Emergency Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief as well as long-term support through emergency aid, recovery assistance and other support to help those in need. To make a gift, please visit www.iocc.org, call toll free at 1-877-803-IOCC (4622), or mail a check or money order payable to IOCC, P.O. Box 630225, Baltimore, Md. 21263-0225.
 IOCC CHRISTMAS CATALOG
Get your shopping done early this year with IOCC's new Christmas Catalog! Your "Gift of Love" at Christmas time can make a real difference in someone's life and be a special gift for your loved one. Please visit our IOCC Christmas Catalog Online for great gift ideas that help a world in need at www.iocc.org/ioccgifts. |
Wanted: Hygiene Kits for Needy Families
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is coordinating the delivery of hygiene kits that will assist over 3,000 survivors of the Asia Pacific Disasters. Do you need a project for your Sunday School kids and youth groups? Assemble an IOCC Hygiene Kit today and help families that have been displaced by natural disasters and war get the supplies they need! Supplies are running low, so help us get stocked up today! For information on assembling the kits, click here.
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NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT
 This month's Volunteer Highlight goes to Anne Pourakis Alexandrou of Cold Spring Harbor, New York. On November 1, Anne ran the NYC marathon where she raced to raise funds for IOCC. Through participating in the Clergy Laity Conference in Washington, DC and seeing the video of the tragic fires in Greece, Anne become inspired to become involved with IOCC. "Through hard work, commitment, and dedication that I have experienced in the last 5 months of training for the NYC marathon, IOCC exhibits the same dedication and commitment every single day of every single year!" says Anne. After the NYC Marathon, Anne plans to continue to work as the GOYA advisor in her parish to continue IOCC awareness and fundraising efforts with youth. "They are the next generation and by increasing their awareness they are empowered to make "the difference" in our future", says Anne. To learn more about Anne's marathon journey and how you can help her raise her goal, please visit Anne's Racing To Help Save Lives webpage and make a contribution.
To learn how you can become involved with IOCC, please visit the IOCC Get Involved Today website. If you have any questions, please contact IOCC Assistant Outreach Coordinator Megan Carniewski at mcarniewski@iocc.org or call toll-free 1-877-803-IOCC.
UPCOMING IOCC EVENTS:
Please pray for our upcoming events next month and forward details on these events to friends you have in these areas!
- November 13, 2009 – Cleveland, OH – Evening with Peter Post
- November 14, 2009 – Pittsburgh, PA – IOCC Retreat
- November 14, 2009 – Portland, OR – IOCC Awareness Presentations
- November 14, 2009 – Albuquerque, NM – 1st Annual Dinner
- November 15, 2009 – Akron, OH – Basile the Comedian
- November 15, 2009 – Minneapolis, MN – Annual Dinner
- November 15, 2009 – Oklahoma City, OK – Luncheon
- November 15, 2009 – Boston, MA – Wine Tasting & Evening of Jazz
- November 22, 2009 – Baltimore, MD – Music and Mercy Concert
- November 22, 2009 – Lancaster, PA – Annual IOCC/OCMC Dinner
- November 22, 2009 – Indianapolis, IN – IOCC Presentations
To learn about other upcoming events, visit www.iocc.org/events for further details.
Daily Prayer for IOCC Volunteers
O Heavenly King, Comforter, who grants all blessings, we thank You for Your abundant grace and mercies. Help us to be good stewards of Your treasury through the ministry of IOCC.
Help us to strip ourselves of our earthly adornment, so that the poor may be sufficiently clothed and fed. And, by so loving our neighbor, adorn us with the everlasting pearls of virtue instead.
Where there is suffering, help us to bring Your mercy. Where there is despair, Your hope;
Where there is war, allow us to present You who are the Prince of Peace;
Where there is pain, You who are the Comforter; Where there is hatred, You who are Love;
Where there is death and destruction; You who are the Resurrection and Life.
Daily guide our work in IOCC, so that we may do all things, in every place and at all times, for Your glory. Amen.
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