A Handbook of Pastoral Correspondence
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This Handbook is a unique resource that has no precedent in our Church in America. For the first time, a comprehensive collection of pastoral correspondence has been brought together to assist the ministries and administrative work of parishes.
The same Handbook is also highly informative. A review of its contents reveals the tremendous breadth of activity within our parishes throughout the Archdiocese. From letters for hierarchs and clergy, elected and local officials, parish councils, church schools, stewardship, and the sacramental, philanthropic, and social ministries of the local parish, this book offers a glimpse into the sacred and vital service that our clergy and laity are conducting each and every day.
This Handbook constitutes a remarkable guide for pastoral correspondence. It will assist many of our clergy and parish leaders as a ready resource for effective and timely communication. It will also assist parishes in planning regular activities and special events so that the witness of our Orthodox faith is offered through every manner of correspondence and in every possible way." From the introduction, by Archbishop Demetrios of America.
Contents
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Chapter 1: Correspondence with Clergy |
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1a. Hierarchs |
p. 1 |
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Invitation for a Visiting Hierarch to Celebrate the Divine Liturgy... |
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Letter Accompanying a Book Sent as a Gift to a Bishop... |
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Informing the Local Hierarch of Parish Election Results... |
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1b. Priests |
p. 28 |
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Congratulations on Being Appointed Archdeacon... |
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Declining and Invitation to a Clergy Retreat |
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Nameday Wishes |
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Chapter II: Correspondence with Local Authorities and Institutions |
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2a. Politicians |
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Initial Communication with a Politician... |
p. 33 |
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Congratulating/Inviting a Newly Elected U.S. Senator to the Parish... |
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Thanking a District Leader |
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2b. Police |
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Commending a Police Officer for Outstanding Service... |
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Permit for Procession on Good Friday... |
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Request for a Police Parking Permit... |
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2c. Media |
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Letter to Archdiocesan Media Officer... |
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Sample Press Release... |
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Letter to a Newspaper to Cease and Desist from Printing False Information... |
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2d. Grant Proposals to Foundations |
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Letter Seeking Funds for Renovation... |
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Request for a Grant... |
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Naming Rights Request... |
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Chapter III: Correspondence with the Parish Community |
p. 79 |
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3a. General Correspondence |
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Invitation to Attend Enthronement... |
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Flyer for Community Benefactors Luncheon... |
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Appeal Seeking Donations... |
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3b. Parish Council |
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Announcement of Upcoming Parish Council Elections |
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Rescheduling a Parish Assembly... |
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Substituting a Parish Council Member... |
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3c. School |
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Welcoming Parents... |
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Pitch Letter to Prospective Parents... |
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Affirmation of Status of PTA Officers... |
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3d. Youth |
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Youth Coordinator Job Description... |
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GOYA Membership Form... |
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Starting a Young Professionals Group... |
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3e. Membership/Stewardship |
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Thank-You Letter for Membership Dues... |
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Stewardship Appeal... |
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Stewardship Questions and Answers... |
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3f. Congratulations |
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Congratulating a Recipient of the Ellis Island Award |
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Letter to an Honoree Who Could Not Attend an Awards Ceremony |
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Congratulating a Former Alumnus on High School Admission |
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3g. Recommendations |
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General Recommendation Letter... |
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Reference Letter for a Lifelong Parishioner... |
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Letter Commending a Police Officer on Outstanding Service... |
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3h. Donations |
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Pitch Letter to Possible Donor... |
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Thanking a Grand Benefactor... |
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Thanking a Donor... |
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3i. Thank-You Letters |
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Accepting an Invitation to an Event |
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Thanking a Sponsor of the Church Calendar |
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Thanking a Volunteer... |
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3j. Birthdays |
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General Birthday Wishes |
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3k. Namedays |
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Nameday Wishes... |
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3l. Christmas/New Year's Wishes |
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3m. Get Well Soon |
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3n. National Celebrations |
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3o. Committees |
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3p. Pilgrimages/Recreational Trips |
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3q. Miscellaneous Letters |
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Letter Clarifying a Billing Statement |
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Request to a Bookstore |
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Thanking an Employee of the Archdiocese... |
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Chapter IV: Sacramental Life |
p. 217 |
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4a. Births |
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4b. Baptisms |
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4c. Engagements and Weddings |
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Congratulating a Couple on Getting Engaged |
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Thank-You Letter for Wedding Invitation |
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Marriage Transcript Validated by the Local Hierarch |
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4d. Divorces |
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Request for an Ecclesiastical Divorce |
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4e. Funerals |
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Condolences on Death of a Mother... |
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4f. Ordinations |
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Requesting the Local Hierarch to Call an Aspiring Clergyman to Ordination |
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Congratulating a Newly Elected Bishop |
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Announcing an Upcoming Ordination |
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4g. Church Services |
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Invitation to Church Feast Day |
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Sample Feast Day Donation Form |
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Letter for House Blessings on Ephiphany |
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4h. Confession |
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4i. Prayers |
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Chapter V: Philanthropy and Social Ministry |
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5a. Philoptochos |
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Thank-You Letter for Donation to New Chapel |
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Invitation to a Philoptochos Event |
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Sample Report by Philoptochos Secretary |
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5b. Ministry for the Disabled |
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5c. The Imprisoned |
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Letter to a Judge Seeking Mercy for Defendants |
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To a Prisoner on Love |
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To a Prisoner on the Christmas Feast |
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5d. Homeless |
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Chapter VI: Speeches and Pastoral Reports |
p. 273 |
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6a. Community Reports |
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Community Reports.... |
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Pastoral Reflections in Support of the Community's Future.... |
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6b. Homilies & Speeches |
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Nameday Speech |
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Graduation Speech |
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Memorial Day Speech |
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6c. Sermons |
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Sermon on the Triodion |
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Sermon on St. Demetrios |
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Sermon on Christmas |
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6d. Messages |
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A Message to the Parish School's Graduating Class |
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Journal Message |
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Introduction for Church Museum Publication |
Product Description
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Paperback: |
341 Pages |
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Publisher: |
Holy Cross Orthodox Press |
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ISBN: |
978-1-935317-53-1 |
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Authors: |
Cleopas Strongylis, Christopher Tripoulas |
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Product Dimensions: |
8.5 x 11 x 0.9 inches |
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Publication Year: |
2014 |
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