WHEATON, IL [MW Communications] - An initial gathering for college students and young
adults was held at St. Joseph Church here on Thursday, June 11.

In addition to providing a venue for discussions and fellowship,
the initial summer gatherings will provide a venue for reaching out to
Orthodox Christian students and enquirers from the College of DuPage
and Wheaton College in the fall of 2009.

Fathers John Matusiak and Joseph Kopka, rector and associate, and
Protodeacon Joseph Matusiak of the Midwest Diocesan Chancery and the OCF Executive Board hosted the
gathering.

The second gathering will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 PM.

All interested students are invited to call the parish at 630-790-1195 for information on future gatherings and activities.