“The Cupola”

The Cupola is our parish newsletter. We publish it as frequently as possible (our goal is 4-6 issues a year) and share it with a mailing list which has now grown to 200 households of parishioners, friends, inquirers, and fellow Orthodox clergy and parishes. Its pages include not simply news from our parish, but also enlightening and thought-provoking theological reflections, book reviews, and interviews from our parishioners. All issues of The Cupola, listed below, may be downloaded as PDFs, and can also be read online at our account at Scribd.

#13
Summer 2011

Issue Includes: A report from the Diocesan Parish Council Workshop; a letter from Fr. John; an article on the ecumenical views of noted theologian Christos Yannaras, a reflection on a retreat with Mother Raphaela, and recent photos and news from parish life.
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#12
May & June 2009

Issue Includes: A Send-off to The Belks; Letter from the Pastor; An Interview with our new choir director, Lasha Kvetenadze; an update from the Church School; an article on the life of Philip Sherrard, and recent photos and news from parish life.
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#11
January & February 2009

Issue Includes: Mission Vespers Celebrated at St. Andrew’s; a letter from Fr. John; an interview with our parish caretakers, the Maldonados; news about three new bishops for the OCA; photos of the Christmas Social talent show; an explanation of the services of Holy Week; and photos and news from parish life.
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#10
July & August 2008

Issue Includes: “Parish Survey to Assess Needs, Interests of Parishioners”; a letter from Fr. John; an interview with All-American Council Co-Chair, John Kozey; “OCA Elects a New Metropolitan”; a remembrance of newly-departed parishioner Barbara Ondris; and news and photos from parish life.
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#9
Spring 2008

Issue Includes: Thoughts on Holy Pentecost; a letter from Fr. John; a photo essay on parish life from 2007; an interview with newly-Chrismated parishioner John Willard; a Book Review of Garden of the Holy Spirit; a Film Review of Into Great Silence; a report on Orthodoxy in China; and news from parish life.
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#8
May & June 2007

Issue Includes: Thoughts on summer’s Apostles’ Fast; a letter from Fr. John; an interview with parish matriarch Olga Seraphin; the Church School Graduation; “The History and Liturgical Issue of Pews”; an update on Adult Education classes; the life of Elder Porphyrios; a letter from Buffalo; and photos and news from parish life.
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#7
December 2006

Issue Includes: Thoughts on Holy Theophany; a letter from Fr. John; an essay by new parishioner Olga P.; the Church School celebrates St. Nicholas Day; a reflection on Vespers; a report on the Parish Annual Meeting; introducing Ancient Faith Radio; photos from Jim S.’s Chrismation; a new iconography project; and photos and news from parish life.
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#6
October 2006

Issue Includes: Interview
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#5
February 2006

Issue Includes: Interview
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#4
August 2005

Issue Includes: Interview
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#3
June 2005

Issue Includes: Interview
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#2
April 2005

Issue Includes: Interview
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#1
February 2005

Issue Includes: Interview
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