November 2019 Newsletter

A Message From Our Team Dearest SPOC Contributors, It is through the intersessions of our beloved Saint Paraskeva and through Her revealed love into the hearts of all those that labored to bring us together, we come to you yet again with news from our children. The Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity volunteers continued to work … Read more

Fall updates from SPOC Chapter Texas

San Antonio, St John Casian Romanian Festival, October 12, 2019 St John Casian Romanian Orthodox Church Annual Festival was a bliss. Even though it was a cold October morning with no hope that many people will show up, the sunrise shined literally and figuratively speaking within few hours once the festival started! My name is … Read more

Thank you for joining us at our 9th Year Anniversary Fundraiser!

“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me” says The Lord in Mark 9:37 It has been a great blessing for us to be in Bayside NY on the night of Oct 12, 2019 with the occasion of 9th Anniversary Fundraising Event and I would like  to praise Our Lord for our successful … Read more

Quarterly Newsletter, July 2019

Dearest SPOC Family, We would like to welcome you to our inaugural issue of the Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity Quarterly newsletter. The goal for the publication is to keep you informed of our most recent projects, so you may know how your precious contributions truly are life changing. Every issue of the newsletter will share … Read more

Become the light!

“I did not choose such a fast,” says The Lord: ”rather loose every bond of wrong doing; untie the knots of violent dealings; cancel the depth of the oppressed; and tear apart every unjust contract. Break your bread for the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house. If you see a naked man, … Read more

Please join us in San Antonio, Texas!

St. John Cassian Romanian Orthodox Church cordially invites you to attend our conference and presentation about St. Paraskeva Orthodox Charity followed by a fundraising lunch to benefit St. Paraskeva Orthodox Charity. Date and time: Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 12:00 PM Location: St. John Cassian Romanian Orthodox Church 303 W Ramsey Rd San Antonio, TX … Read more

A Christmas Letter from our Youth Chapter

My name is Ava and I would like to share a personal story with you. Two years ago, for Christmas, I asked for a guitar. Instead of the guitar, Santa wrote me a note that said: “Dear Ava, you don’t really need a guitar because in your house there are already two musical instruments and … Read more

Over $10.000 raised during our 4th Annual Soccer Tournament!

Dear Friends, Thank you for your participation to our 4th Annual Soccer Tournament. On behalf of all of us at Saint Paraskeva Orthodox charity and all the children from Romania, a big thank you to all participants, everyone who showed up and supported us on Sunday, to all who couldn’t make it but were there … Read more

Fundraising Event: Our Annual Soccer Tournament 2018

Traditional Romanian Food! Fun games for children! Raffle with prizes! All proceeds will go to help the children of Gagesti and Giurgiu Project in Romania. When: Sunday, September 9th, 2018 Where: Bunker Grove 07 Shelter at Bunker Hill 6800 Caldwell Ave Chicago, IL, US 60646 Registration: $25/person. For more details call (773) 574-7018 or email … Read more