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|  A liturgical arts workshop for youth was the subject of the fifth successful grant proposal which was awarded to Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Milwaukee WI. This is the first of the grant projects to be partially completed.
The workshop challenged parish youth to become more deeply involved and to learn to be real stewards of the worship of the church -- opening to them the possibility of liturgical vocations. Skilled instructors equipped attendees to learn to sing, direct, chant, and paint iconography. Eleven youth, ranging in age from 11 to 17, participated in the workshop, including one from a Chicago parish and one from the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Milwaukee. Grant funding enabled the workshop to be open to all at no cost with lunch, snacks for breaks and transportation provided.
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|  Eleven youth, ranging in age from 11 to 17, participated in the workshop, including one from a Chicago parish and one from the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Milwaukee. Grant funding enabled the workshop to be open to all at no cost with lunch, snacks for breaks and transportation provided.
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|  Results?
What results can be seen? The improvement in singing and directing at Sunday Liturgy was immediately apparent - better blending, more confidence, a nicer sound. A real esprit de corps among the young singers and a desire to take more responsibility in reading and singing has also been apparent.
Follow on activities are planned.
The parish has now received a significant new donation for pursuing these follow-up activities and anticipates trying to make this an annual event covered by parish funds.
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Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/05/2012
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church, Columbus, OH
Wednesday, 02/08 to 02/15/2012
Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage, Guatemala, Central America
Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/19/2012
St. Herman's Church, Minneapolis, MN
OCF Visit - Friday, 02/24/2012
His Grace, Bp. Matthias meets with OCF at St. Joseph Church, Wheaton, IL
Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/26/2012
Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL
Parish Visit - 03/03 to 03/04/2012
St. Andrew Church, Maple Heights, OH
Saturday - Vespers
Sunday- Morning Divine Liturgy
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Rocky River, OH
Sunday of Orthodoxy Speaker (Afternoon)
OCF Weekend - 03/09 to 03/12/12
Kent, Youngstown, Akron, OH
Parish Visit - 03/16 to 03/17/12
Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" Orthodox Church, Ash Grove, MO
Vespers - Friday / Divine Liturgy - Saturday
Parish Visit - 03/17 to 03/18/12
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO
Vespers - Saturday / Divine Liturgy - Sunday
Parish Visit - 03/25/12
SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Detroit, MI
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