FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - OCT 12TH The Fall General Assembly meeting will be held on Sunday, October 12th late in the afternoon due to Fr. Theodore's travel arrangements. The following items will be on the agenda:

-Present revised Parish By-Laws
-Select a Board of Elections
-Open nominations for Parish Council
-Select an Audit Committee
-Review the Proposed budget for 2009


NOMINATIONS FOR PARISH COUNCIL Suitable Candidates – Parishioners are often nominated as candidates for the Parish Council because of their education, business experience or legal background. The best parish council members are not necessarily those who are business-oriented, but rather, those who are Church-oriented and Christ-centered. To be a good council member, one must be active in the worship and sacramental life of the Church. The best candidates are easy to find – they are in church.
(Excerpt taken from “The Parish Council is a Ministry”, by Fr. James W. Kordaris)

Opening of the nominations for Parish Council will take place at the General Assembly on October 12th. Those members in good standing will be asked to nominate a candidate. Keep in mind when you nominate someone for the Parish Council you will need to speak to that person ahead of time to ensure that they are interested in serving and if they are elected will serve. After the nominations are closed and validated Fr. Theodore Dorrance will hold a PARISH COUNCIL SEMINAR on November 1st. The purpose of the Seminar is to prepare candidates for the Parish Council, as well as making them aware of the sacred responsibilities expected of a Council member. All nominees are required to attend this seminar, in accordance with the 2005 Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, but anyone interested is also welcome to attend.


FALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS November 1st – FALL RETREAT - "Present Yourself as a Living Sacrifice" and PARISH COUNCIL SEMINAR held by Fr. Theodore Dorrance. Details will be forth coming.

November 9th – ST. NECTARIOS FEASTDAY

November 16th - PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS(immediately following the service)

I am sure you will want to mark your calendars now, to insure that you will be able to attend.


COMMUNITY YARD SALE The Yard Sale was a success! Thank you for your donations and giving of your time to make this possible. We would also like to extend a special Thank You to Mirna Bekhazi for coordinating this fundraiser.

WOMENS FALL RETREAT St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Beaverton, Oregon, is holding it's 7th Annual Fall Womens Retreat - "Living and Growing in Christ", October 23rd & 24th. For information or to register online, visit www.StJohnGOC.org or call Thomaida Hudanish at 503-644-7444. A flyer has been posted on the church bulletin board.


CHURCH WORKDAY AND CLEAN UP The next workday is scheduled for October 11th at 9:30am. Along with the routine cleaning we will be concentrating on spraying down the exterior of the building and cleaning out the flower beds. If you have a power washer please bring it with you.