To the Reverend Clergy and Philoptochos Presidents & Parishioners of the Metropolis of San Francisco:

I convey to you the paternal blessings and love of His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony, who wishes me to extend his thanks to all those who have been offering prayers for his recovery in Paraklesis services, the Divine Liturgy, and in their private prayers.

At this time, I am writing on His Eminence`s behalf to make the annual appeal on behalf of St. Nicholas Ranch Conference and Retreat Center, and to declare Sunday, December 12, 2004, to be "St. Nicholas Ranch Sunday" in the
Metropolis of San Francisco. We all know how important the Ranch is to our beloved Metropolitan. One way that we can show our love and concern for him at this time is through our support of this ministry that is so dear to his heart.

Checks may be made out to "St. Nicholas Ranch" and sent to the Metropolis Office, where they will be forwarded to the Ranch.

Thanking you for your support of this most vital ministry of our Metropolis,

I remain:

With Paternal Love,

+Bishop Anthimos of Olympos

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St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
4949 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604

Phone: (949) 733-2366
Fax: (949) 733-0962
Website: http://www.stpaulsirvine.org
Email: info@stpaulsirvine.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Steven Tsichlis
Email: frsteven@stpaulsirvine.org

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Simon Thomas
Email: frsimon@stpaulsirvine.org