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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

Chapter 1: Correspondence with Clergy


1a. Hierarchs

p. 1

Invitation for a Visiting Hierarch to Celebrate the Divine Liturgy...


Letter Accompanying a Book Sent as a Gift to a Bishop...


Informing the Local Hierarch of Parish Election Results...


1b. Priests

p. 28

Congratulations on Being Appointed Archdeacon...


Declining and Invitation to a Clergy Retreat


Nameday Wishes


Chapter II: Correspondence with Local Authorities and Institutions


2a. Politicians


Initial Communication with a Politician...

p. 33

Congratulating/Inviting a Newly Elected U.S. Senator to the Parish...


Thanking a District Leader


2b. Police


Commending a Police Officer for Outstanding Service...


Permit for Procession on Good Friday...


Request for a Police Parking Permit...


2c. Media


Letter to Archdiocesan Media Officer...


Sample Press Release...


Letter to a Newspaper to Cease and Desist from Printing False Information...


2d. Grant Proposals to Foundations


Letter Seeking Funds for Renovation...


Request for a Grant...


Naming Rights Request...


Chapter III: Correspondence with the Parish Community

p. 79

3a. General Correspondence


Invitation to Attend Enthronement...


Flyer for Community Benefactors Luncheon...


Appeal Seeking Donations...


3b. Parish Council


Announcement of Upcoming Parish Council Elections


Rescheduling a Parish Assembly...


Substituting a Parish Council Member...


3c. School


Welcoming Parents...


Pitch Letter to Prospective Parents...


Affirmation of Status of PTA Officers...


3d. Youth


Youth Coordinator Job Description...


GOYA Membership Form...


Starting a Young Professionals Group...


3e. Membership/Stewardship


Thank-You Letter for Membership Dues...


Stewardship Appeal...


Stewardship Questions and Answers...


3f. Congratulations


Congratulating a Recipient of the Ellis Island Award


Letter to an Honoree Who Could Not Attend an Awards Ceremony


Congratulating a Former Alumnus on High School Admission


3g. Recommendations


General Recommendation Letter...


Reference Letter for a Lifelong Parishioner...


Letter Commending a Police Officer on Outstanding Service...


3h. Donations


Pitch Letter to Possible Donor...


Thanking a Grand Benefactor...


Thanking a Donor...


3i. Thank-You Letters


Accepting an Invitation to an Event


Thanking a Sponsor of the Church Calendar


Thanking a Volunteer...


3j. Birthdays


General Birthday Wishes


3k. Namedays

 

Nameday Wishes...


3l. Christmas/New Year's Wishes


3m. Get Well Soon


3n. National Celebrations


3o. Committees


3p. Pilgrimages/Recreational Trips


3q. Miscellaneous Letters


Letter Clarifying a Billing Statement


Request to a Bookstore


Thanking an Employee of the Archdiocese...


Chapter IV: Sacramental Life

p. 217

4a. Births


4b. Baptisms


4c. Engagements and Weddings


Congratulating a Couple on Getting Engaged


Thank-You Letter for Wedding Invitation


Marriage Transcript Validated by the Local Hierarch


4d. Divorces


Request for an Ecclesiastical Divorce


4e. Funerals


Condolences on Death of a Mother...


4f. Ordinations


Requesting the Local Hierarch to Call an Aspiring Clergyman to Ordination


Congratulating a Newly Elected Bishop


Announcing an Upcoming Ordination


4g. Church Services


Invitation to Church Feast Day


Sample Feast Day Donation Form


Letter for House Blessings on Ephiphany


4h. Confession


4i. Prayers


Chapter V: Philanthropy and Social Ministry


5a. Philoptochos


Thank-You Letter for Donation to New Chapel


Invitation to a Philoptochos Event


Sample Report by Philoptochos Secretary


5b. Ministry for the Disabled


5c. The Imprisoned


Letter to a Judge Seeking Mercy for Defendants


To a Prisoner on Love


To a Prisoner on the Christmas Feast


5d. Homeless


Chapter VI: Speeches and Pastoral Reports

p. 273

6a. Community Reports


Community Reports....


Pastoral Reflections in Support of the Community's Future....


6b. Homilies & Speeches


Nameday Speech


Graduation Speech


Memorial Day Speech


6c. Sermons


Sermon on the Triodion


Sermon on St. Demetrios


Sermon on Christmas


6d. Messages


A Message to the Parish School's Graduating Class


Journal Message


Introduction for Church Museum Publication



Product Description

Paperback:

341 Pages

Publisher:

Holy Cross Orthodox Press

ISBN:

978-1-935317-53-1

Authors:

Cleopas Strongylis, Christopher Tripoulas

Product Dimensions:

8.5 x 11 x 0.9 inches

Publication Year:

2014

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