Ss Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Ben Lomond, California
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2012 - 2014 Women's Group

Officers
President:  Leanne Albers
Vice-President:  Monica Zweers
Treasurer:  Kh. Ellen Steiger
Secretary:  Linda Young

Minutes & Financial Reports:

November 2012:
 
Womens-Meeting-Agenda-Nov-11-2012.pdf       
Minutes-Nov-11-2012.pdf


December 2012:
Agenda-for-Dec-9-2012.pd..    
Womens-Meeting-Minutes-Dec-9-2012.pdf


January 2013:
Womens-Meeting-Agenda Jan-13-2013.p...
    
Womens-Meeting-Minutes-Jan-13-2013.pdf

February 2013: 
Womens-Meeting-Agenda--for-Feb-10-2013.p...     
Minutes-Feb-10-2013.pdf

Mission-Statement.pdf

March 2013: 
Agenda-Mar-10-2013.pdf        
Minutes-Mar-10-2013.pdf

April 2013:  
Agenda-Apr-14-2013.pdf           
Minutes-Apr-14-2013.pdf
Spiritual-Reflections-Disharmony-for-Apr...

May 2013:
Agenda-May-19-2013.pdf
Minutes-May-19-2013.

Spiritual-Reflections-for-May-2013.pdf

June 2013:
(Girl's Night Out at the Movies -- no meeting)

July 2013:
(Summer break - no meeting)

August 2013:
(Summer break - no meeting)

September 2013: 
(Mama Mia Pizza Night Out - no meeting)

October 2013:
Agenda 10-13-13.pdf
Minutes 10-13-13.pdf

November 2013:
(Wine/Chocolate/Cheese Party - no meeting)
7-Practices-of-Spiritual-Peace

December 2013:
Minutes-Dec-8-2013.pdf

January 2014:
Agenda-1-19-14.pdf
Minutes-1-19-14.pdf

February 2014:
Report-for-2014-General-Meeting.
The-Burdens-of-Life--Feb-23-2014.pdf

March 2014:
Agenda-March-2014.pdf
Minutes-3-16-14.pdf

April 2014:
(no meeting due to Holy Week & Pascha)

May 2014:
Agenda-5-18-14.pdf
Minutes-5-18-14-6-pages.pdf

(Annual Visit to Holy Assumption Monastery)

June 2014:    (summer break - no meeting)

2012-2014 Group Events

March 9, 2013:  A visit by 18 of our parishioners to the Monastery of Holy Assumption in Calistoga.  An informative day trip to see the OCA Women's monastery that is so close to us.  Mother Melania has been the retreat speaker for several of the Antiochian women's retreats and is the author of several children's books.  The Monastery Trip was scheduled as a day trip only, although there was the optional choice of  an overnight trip: going up Friday night and spending the night in a nearby hotel for those interested in that.  For more information on the Monastery:  http://www.holyassumptionmonastery.com/

May 18, 2013: Filoli Gardens & Estate docent-led walking tour by 8 women, it was a beautiful day to see the historic mansion and enjoy the incredible gardens.

June 13, 2013:  Girl's Night Out at the movies in Scotts Valley.

September 26, 2013:  Fall kick-off with Pizza Night at Mama Mia's in Felton. A fun evening with 20+ women attending.

November 12, 2014:  Pre-Advent Party at Schmidt's:  "Wine, Cheese & Chocolate";  with Fr. George giving short presentation on the "7 Practices of Spiritual Peace".

January 9 & 17, 2014:  True Olive Connection Parties

April 4 & 5, 2014:  Two day Lenten Retreat - George Papageorge, M.A., MFT, on "Spiritual & Emotional Heatlh for our Souls, Relationships & Church Life"

May 31, 2014:  Annual visit to Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga

2012-2014 Women's Group Goal and Focus

     It is our goal to reevaluate and refocus. Based on reviewing the Antiochian Women Membership Handbook we realize that over the years Ss Peter & Paul’s Women’s group has become distracted and bogged down by the busyness of our assumed responsibilities and as a result has strayed from the mandated mission of the Antiochian Archdiocese.
     As encouraged by Metropolitan Philip’s vision and Archbishop Joseph’s message in the handbook we would like to redirect our group towards spiritual growth, charitable acts and fellowship and away from the daily organization of our parish’s social life.  Our efforts are to reevaluate, prioritize and redirect our efforts accordingly.   Here is our Mission StatementThe purposes of the Antiochian Women are:

  1. To develop among women throughout the Antiochian Archdiocese a spirit of Christian leadership, awareness and commitment as taught in the Holy Orthodox Church.
  2. To foster among women throughout the Antiochian Archdiocese a genuine expression of love and service through works of charity, and
  3. To instill among women throughout the Antiochian Archdiocese and the community at large a sense of fellowship and a deeper understanding of the heritage and traditions of the Antiochian Archdiocese and the Orthodox Church.

One of our goals is to truly include every woman in our parish as we are all called to be members by our personal acceptance of the charge “take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it” (Col 4:17).

Fr. Christopher Dillon, Pastor
Ss Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church

P.O. Box 458       
(9980 Highway 9)
Ben Lomond, CA 95005


Office Phone: (831) 336-2228
Office Email:  ChurchOffice@ssppaoc.org

Fr. Christopher Email:  pastorssppaoc@gmail.com

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