LOCAL PIANIST TO PERFROM SOLO RECITAL TO BENEFIT ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN

For Immediate Release:

Contact:
Rev. Athanasios C Haros, Pastor
Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church of Florence
Office: 843-662-5471 Cell: 843-496-4533
Fax: 843-662-9134
TransfigurationFlo@mail.goarch.org
www.FlorenceGreekOrthodox.org


LOCAL PIANIST TO PERFORM Solo RECITAL TO BENEFIT ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN

(Florence, SC – December 16, 2008) Dr. Joanne Kampiziones will perform a Charity Solo Piano Recital, January 11, 2009, at the Florence Little Theatre in Florence. All proceeds from the recital will benefit “The Naomi Project Inc.”

Dr. Kampiziones, a native of Florence and Assistant Professor of Music at Coker College and a member of the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church in Florence, is offering the concert as a way of giving back to the community, in particular an organization that helps so many in need. “I am grateful and fortunate to be able to help this worthy charity in any way I can, especially through this concert.” Kampiziones said.

The Naomi Project Inc.’s core mission is to change the lives of families going through domestic abuse after making the choice not to return to their abuser. It is the goal of The Naomi Project Inc. to provide long-term transitional housing coupled with educational, financial, emotional, mental, and spiritual training, which will enable the victim(s) to become self-reliant, self-actualized and self-sufficient.

Six in ten or 60% of homeless head of households have been affected by domestic abuse.
One in four homeless mothers cite domestic abuse as the reason they become homeless.
Almost half of homeless school-age children have witnessed domestic abuse.

Tickets are $20

For more information, call 843-662-5471

Tickets on sale now:
Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church
2990 S Cashua Dr
Florence, SC 29501

Holiday Service Schedule Announced

Christmas Eve December 24, 2008 (no services on Christmas day)
Great Hours and Great Vespers 8:30AM
Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy 8PM

December 28, 2008 – Sunday following Christmas (no Sunday School)
Orthros 8:45AM
Divine Liturgy 10AM

New Year’s Day – January 1, 2009 – Feast of St. Basil the Great
Orthros 9AM
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 10AM

January 4, 2009 (Vasilopita Luncheon) (no Sunday School)
Orthros 8:45AM
Divine Liturgy 10AM

January 5, 2009 – Forefeast of Theophany
Great Hours 8AM
Great Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 9AM (Blessing of the Waters)
Great Vespers for Theophany 6PM

January 6, 2009 – Feast of Theophany – Great Blessing of the Waters
Orthros 8AM
Divine Liturgy 9AM

January 7, 2009 – Feast of St John the Baptist (all services in Myrtle Beach)

LOCAL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH LAUNCHES HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS

(Florence, SC – August 22, 2008) In cooperation with International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), on Sunday, August 24, 2008, the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox of Florence will launch local efforts to collect funds to assist with emergency food and hygiene supplies for people who were displaced due to the conflict between Georgian, Russian, and South Ossetian forces.

IOCC’s latest distribution on Wednesday, August 20, provided one-week rations of pasta, rice, buckwheat, canned fish and tea to 340 individuals who have taken shelter in a children’s summer camp near Tbilisi. IOCC Georgia Program Manager Darejan Dzotsenidze, says the displaced families include South Ossetians, ethnic Russians, and Georgians. Most of the displaced Georgians fled heavy fighting in the western town of Gori. More than 127,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Georgia and the region of South Ossetia since the conflict began on August 8.

The Rev Athanasios C Haros, Pastor at Transfiguration Church, said, “We cannot sit comfortably in Florence while others in the world are suffering. This is only the beginning of our efforts to help them. As Orthodox Christians we take our calling to minister to people throughout the world seriously. We will continue to support IOCC in efforts in the United States and throughout the world.”

IOCC efforts in the United States have included the tragic events of 9/11, the tragedy at Virginia Tech, Hurricane Katrina, substance abuse programs in Alaska, California mudslides of 2004, and Habitat for Humanity among others.

Donations can be made to:

Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church Benevolent Fund
2990 S Cashua Dr.
Florence, SC 29501

or directly to the IOCC on their website at IOCC.org