THE MOSAIC
SPOTLIGHT:
Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors
A Monthly Newsletter of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church
When Archbishop Michael became bishop of our diocese 7 years ago he instituted a fundraising initiative called The Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors (DDB). Raising funds from faithful of the diocese and some individuals outside of it, this fund has covered all budget shortfalls enabling the diocese to fund many of its departmental ministries such as Youth, Liturgical Music, Jacob’s Well (the diocesan magazine), and Missions and Evangelism. It is also the instrument by which the diocese supports its mission parishes, financially supports its seminarians, and disburses funds to help revitalize aging parishes that are in decline. Last year the fund broke a record and raised over $180,000. However, currently this fund is behind in its projected donations and is at the lowest level at this point year-to-date, that it has ever been in the its 7 years of existence. Archbishop Michael and the diocesan leadership is asking the faithful of our diocese to give to this important fund. Checks can be mailed to the Chancery offices at 33 Hewitt Ave., Bronxville, NY 10708.
November & December 2017
In response to a number of requests, the Diocese of NY & NJ has established a securities account to facilitate the contribution of financial stocks and other financial investments. To make a gift of stocks, please inform the Diocesan Treasurer of the company stock/mutual fund you intend to transfer and the approximate value of your gift as well as your stock broker’s name and telephone number, and purpose in the Diocese your gift should go toward. Diocesan Treasurer: Mary Breton, MatMaryB@gmail.com (732) 295-1000.
Tamburitzans Concert a Success!
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On Saturday September 23rd the Tamburitzans performed a concert full of folk songs and dances from cultures across Europe to an audience of around 600. The concert was held at the Clifton High School auditorium and the feedback from those in attendance was overwhelmingly positive. Moreover, the parish raised a little over $5,000 from the event. It looks like Holy Apostles will be bringing the Tamburitzans back next year. Over a dozen parishioners volunteer a significant amount of their time during the event and prior to make the concert the success that it was. The parish council would like to extend its gratitude to all those who volunteered. It would not have been possible without their help and that of the committee chairs: Rebecca Fiorini, Larry Grasso, and Daria Miskiv. The concert proved to be an excellent fundraiser and wonderful exposure for the parish as a contributing member of the community. Look to next fall for another Tamburitzan concert hosted by Holy Apostles.