• Saint Onufrie Social Settlement, Cluj, Romania

Letter Number 1: A letter the from Bucsa Family, Braila Romania

“Because he is a poor man, feed him; because Christ is fed.” (Homily 48 on Matthew) My name is Gabriela Bucsa and I do not know how to write; I asked a neighbor to help me with the writing of this letter. I am the mother of two boys Cristian and Vladimir Marian. They are … Read more

Giving With the Heart: Letters From Our Children

[N]othing is so strong and powerful to extinguish the fire of our sins as almsgiving. It is greater than all other virtues. It places the lovers of it by the side of the King Himself, and justly. For the effect of virginity, of fasting … is confined to those who practice them, and no other … Read more

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

At this time of joyful celebration we give thanks to our God and our beloved intercessor Saint Paraskeva that we arrived once again at this blessed moment when we all received the light of our New Born Christ!  Thank you for your  generous support, prayers and team collaboration during the entire year of 2019. We … Read more

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

Saint Onufrie Children Settlement – 2019 update

We are proud to share with you the progress at the Saint Onufrie children Settlement from Floresti, Cluj County.

A big thank you to all the donors and friends of Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity who made this possible.

God Bless you and your family!

Fundraising Event: Our Annual Soccer Tournament 2019

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 29, 2019 Where: Schiller Woods East Grove 13, Chicago, Illinois Irving Park Rd & Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 Registration: $25/person. Together we can make a difference … Read more

9th Year Anniversary Fundraising Dinner

Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity Cordially Invites You To Attend Its 9th Year Anniversary Fundraising Dinner. Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019 Place: Vivo Mediterranean Grill 201- 10 Cross Island Pkwy, Bayside NY 11360 Sign-In & Silent Auction Bidding @ 6 pm Dinner @ 6.30 pm Entertainment @ 8-10 pm Join us for a meaningful charitable evening … Read more

Romanian Summer Festival – 8th Edition

The Romanian Summer Festival brings all the aromas, tastes and traditions of Romania to your doorstep. Be Romanian for two days! Come to the Romanian Summer Festival and see what we are all about! The summer festival gives us the opportunity to share our culture with you! Dates: July 27-28, 2019 Location: St. Paul Woods, … Read more