My name is Ava and I would like to share a personal story with you. Two years ago, for Christmas, I asked for a guitar. Instead of the guitar, Santa wrote me a note that said: “Dear Ava, you don’t really need a guitar because in your house there are already two musical instruments and … Read more
The social settlement “The Mihail si Gavriil Association” of Vatra Dornei, Suceava currently houses 112 children, between the ages of 3 and 18. The story has been previously covered in local media and it can be find by searching on Google. The children’s care is now overseen by widowed Presbitera Iulia Negrea and other staff, … Read more
On November 4th, we gathered at The Romanian Garden restaurant in New York City. We gathered to celebrate our love for our neighbors, our desire to do good, and our ancestral Christian belief. I would like to thank all the participants, volunteers and donors who showed their love and made this fundraising event a success. Because … Read more
Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity Cordially Invites You To Attend Our 8th Year Anniversary Dinner Date: Sunday, November 4, 2018 Location: Romanian Garden Restaurant 43-06 43rd Avenue, Long Island City , NY 11104 Sign-In & Silent Auction Bidding at 5.00 pm Dinner at 6 pm Program Details will be posted soon.
Dear Friends, Thank you for your participation to our 4th Annual Soccer Tournament. On behalf of all of us at Saint Paraskeva Orthodox charity and all the children from Romania, a big thank you to all participants, everyone who showed up and supported us on Sunday, to all who couldn’t make it but were there … Read more
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 9th, 2018 Where: Bunker Grove 07 Shelter at Bunker Hill 6800 Caldwell Ave Chicago, IL, US 60646 Registration: $25/person. For more details call (773) 574-7018 or email … Read more
When — Sunday July 8 – 12:45 pm Where — Saint Constantine and Hellen Church, 5410 N Newland Ave Chicago Il 60656 We hope you will attend and support our cause. You could also help us simply by donating at www.spcharity.org. Ochi tristi si prea maturi pentru varsta lor, ochi care cer fara a spune in cuvinte, … Read more
We invite you to attend our upcoming Charity Concert organized by SPOC Youth Chapter and ROYA! Romanian translation:
From the beginning of Christian history, the feast of Easter has been central to the liturgical calendar of the Church. Through the scripture, from the compelling writings from the Fathers and The Holy Tradition we also know that the Resurrection event has changed the history. Easter occupies in the Christian calendar the unifying and culminating … Read more
This year St. Paraskeva Orthodox Charity started a partnership with Students for Life in Romania culminating last weekend with the March for Life. We funded the stage setup as well as various printed materials: magazines, pamphlets and posters. Although the weather was around freezing, the march was a success with about 300 cities across Romania and the Republic of Moldova joining in. See their blog for pictures and more info.
We would like to thank all the donors that participated in our Fundraising Brunch event Organized by SPOC Art and Culture Committee on March 25th 2018. You gifts have been multiplied – over 200 pairs of boys and girls winter boots have been purchased. They will ship directly to the most needy sites in Romania where Saint … Read more
