OCA NewsOCA News2013-06-17T17:40:57ZCopyright (c) 2013, The Orthodox Church in America. All rights reserved.Orthodox Church in Americatag:oca.org,2013-06-10:/newsMetropolitan Tikhon to Preside at Parish Ministries Conferencetag:oca.org,2013:/news/91662013-06-17T17:26:44Z2013-06-17T17:40:45ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.org
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon will be present and offer a workshop on Scripture at the 2013 Parish Ministries Conference here July 10-13, 2013.
Metropolitan Tikhon will offer a workshop titled “Teaching Scripture in the Parish” on Thursday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m. He also will offer a public “question and answer” session at 7:30 p.m. the same day on parish-based ministries, Scripture, and Christian education. The “Q&A” session and Father Hopko’s keynote address are open to the public.
Metropolitan Tikhon also will join conference participants and local clergy and faithful for Vespers at Saint Luke Church, McLean, VA, on Friday, July 12 at 7:15 p.m. The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in the context of the conference at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Washington, DC at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday July 13. Local clergy and faithful are encouraged to attend.
In related news, Saint Vladimir’s Seminary Press will be present with books and and other materials for sale.
A full listing of conference workshops and speakers is available here.
More information including schedule, accommodations and on-line registration is available here.
]]>Seminary Chancellor signs cooperative agreement with Kyiv Theological Academytag:oca.org,2013:/news/91652013-06-17T12:59:51Z2013-06-17T13:05:52ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.orgSigning of the Agreement between the Kyiv Theological Academy and St. Vladimir’s Seminary.
His Eminence, Metropolitan Anthony of Boryspil, Rector of the Kyiv Theological Academy and Seminary, and Archpriest Chad Hatfield, Chancellor of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, NY, signed an agreement on cooperation between the two theological schools on June 14, 2013 during the latter’s visit to Ukraine.
Signing of the Agreement between the Kyiv Theological Academy and St. Vladimir’s Seminary.
The agreement, similar to those concluded with theological schools in Serbia and Romania in February and March 2013 respectively, “provides for the exchange of students and faculty; the sharing of experience in the field of contemporary educational methods; the development and implementation of joint research projects; the sponsoring of research symposia, conferences and seminars; and the exchange of publications and educational and scientific resources of mutual interest,” as reported on the web sites of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Kyiv Academy.
Signing of the Agreement between the Kyiv Theological Academy and St. Vladimir’s Seminary.
[Reports on earlier agreements may be accessed here and here.]
Among others from the Kyiv Academy administration present for the signing were Archpriests Serhei Yushik and Rostislav Snihiryov.
Father Hatfield and Protodeacon Polataiko with Metropolitan Volodymyr of Kyiv and All Ukraine.
The following day, Father Chad was received by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Volodymyr of Kyiv and All Ukraine at his residence at the Kyiv-Caves Lavra of the Holy Dormition. During the meeting, Father Chad informed Metropolitan Volodymyr of the agreement between Saint Vladimir’s Seminary and the Kyiv Academy and shared his hope that it will prove beneficial to both schools. In response, Metropolitan Volodymyr emphasized the importance of such cooperative initiatives which, until recent times, would have been impossible.
Also in attendance were His Eminence, Archbishop Alexander of Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi and the Secretary of the Archdiocese of Canada of the Orthodox Church in America, Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko.
]]>Colorado Springs faithful ask prayers in wake of Black Forest firetag:oca.org,2013:/news/91622013-06-14T02:57:21Z2013-06-14T12:52:22ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.orgColorado Springs church not in danger; numerous parishioners affected.
In the midst of what Colorado officials described on Thursday, June 13, 2013 as “the most destructive fire in state history,” Archpriest Anthony Karbo and the faithful of Saints Constantine and Helen/Holy Theophany Church here once again are requesting prayers, nearly one year to the day after they faced the Waldo Canyon fire.
What has been dubbed the “Black Forest fire” has already destroyed nearly 16,000 acres, displaced some 38,000 residents, and affected about 13,000 homes—nearly 400 of which have been destroyed. Much of Colorado Springs has been evacuated, while estimates on containment inched upward to a mere five percent as of Thursday night.
“It’s been really hard to get solid information, as the fire is an on-going, unfolding reality,” Father Anthony told the OCA web team on Thursday evening. “We have about a dozen parish members living in and around the area of Black Forest, in addition to others who consider us their parish home but are not ‘directly’ tied to overall parish life.
“At least two families fear that their homes are completely gone, although there is no official confirmation at this point in either case,” Father Anthony continued. “The families remain anxious, hoping the best but fearing the worst. The rest are under mandatory evacuation from their homes. Today was another particularly dry, hot, and very windy day and, without an ‘official accurate’ count of lost homes, additional losses are assumed and expected.”
Affected parishioners are safe and accounted for, having found shelter with families and friends. Yet uncertainly abounds.
“Just as they think they have things under control, the fire changes direction due to shifting winds, to the point of burning back on itself consuming unspent fuel,” Father Anthony added. “Watching from nearly any vantage point in Colorado Springs one regularly can observe large plumes of black smoke that suddenly burst into the sky, indicating that another home has been lost.”
He added that the parish’s buildings and property are not in immediate danger, “unlike last year’s fire.” [See related story posted in June 2012.]
“We are waiting, watching, praying—with special petitions added at all the services for God’s mercy, compassion, and grace upon those suffering loss and for the sending of ‘favorable weather’ in the form of rain,” Father Anthony continued. “We are in the midst of a long-term drought that began at the time of last year’s fires and continued through what was one of the driest winters on record.
“Parishioners have opened their homes, rooms, and other resources to those affected,” he said. “Affected families are in good spirits despite the circumstances, trusting God, gaining what is most important in life in being forced to ‘lay aside all earthly cares’ while recognizing that the body is more than ‘raiment’ and that life embraces more that ‘where we shall live.’ As this is the second painfully devastating fire in less than one year, it makes me ponder on the ‘righteous chastisement of God’—referenced in our Lityas—and, by extension, what it all means to be good stewards of the earth, not merely consumers of it for selfish pleasure with bigger and bigger houses in riskier and riskier areas… filled with endless ‘stuff’ necessitating ‘bigger barns’ in which to store it all. It just makes one wonder.”
Ongoing prayers are “the best thing others can offer us at this point,” Father Anthony concluded, adding that his biggest hope is “that we will learn from God in it all—and offer a ‘good repentance’ on our part. My biggest fear is that we will not do this.”
]]>Social media, internet behavior, and human sexuality among Parish Ministries Conference workshop thetag:oca.org,2013:/news/91562013-06-12T23:00:36Z2013-06-12T23:08:37ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.orgThe 2013 Parish Ministry Conference will feature several exciting workshops on a number of relevant and engaging topics.
The Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry will offer a workshop on ministry with social media that will include techniques for outreach, dos and don’ts, and models for encouraging safe behavior. The Department also will host a discussion session on engaging youth and young adults on so-called “culture war” topics. The workshop and discussion session will be led by Andrew Boyd, OCA Youth Director. Staff from the Orthodox Christian Fellowship will join him for the discussion.
The Department of Christian Education will host a panel discussion, led by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, on the topic of “Human Sexuality and Godly Love.” This discussion will center on the Church’s teachings on love and sexuality. The Department also will be hosting a workshop titled “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Porn But Were Afraid to Ask (a Priest).” Led by Priest David Subu, this workshop will offer resources for addressing cybersex, internet pornography, and other sexual addictions.
The 2013 Parish Ministries Conference of the Orthodox Church in America, will be held at Marymount University, Arlington, VA July 10-13, 2013 The conference theme—“Faith in Action: Equipping the Saints for Worship, Learning and Service”—will be developed by speakers and personnel from the OCA’s departments of Christian EducationChristian Education, Christian Service and Humanitarian Aid, Liturgical Music and Translations, and Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry. Father Thomas Hopko will deliver the keynote address.
A complete list of the over 30 workshops to be offered is available here.
More information, including lodging, schedule, and online registration is available here.]]>NEWS ELSEWHERE: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Finlandtag:oca.org,2013:/news/91532013-06-12T16:42:47Z2013-06-12T19:52:48ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.orgEllwood City, PA: 50th Anniversary of Protopresbyter Thomas and Matushka Anne Hopko
Protopresbyter Thomas and Matushka Anne Hopko celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The nuns of the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA, hosted an open house in their honor with over 100 area friends in attendance. A Service of Thanksgiving was conducted by Archpriest Joseph Wargo.
The Hopkos are the parents of five children, 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. They will be hosted at a family gathering later in the summer.
Father Thomas is Dean Emeritus of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary. The couple has resided in Ellwood City for the past 11 years.
May God grant Father Thomas and Matushka Anne many years!
Jersey City, NJ: 50th Anniversary of Archpriest Joseph and Matushka Shirley Lickwar
Saints Peter and Paul Church, Jersey City, NJ was the site of a celebration marking the 50th wedding anniversary of Archpriest Joseph and Matushka Shirley Lickwar recently. Also celebrated was Father Joseph’s diamond anniversary of ordination. His Grace, Bishop Michael, presided.
Natives of Gary, IN and Turtle Creek, PA respectively, Father Joseph and Matushka Shirley met while he was in his last year of studies at Christ the Saviour Seminary, Johnstown, PA. They were married at Saint John the Baptist Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church, East Pittsburgh, PA.
The Lickwars served parishes in Akron, OH; McKeesport, PA; East Pittsburgh, PA; and Whitestone, NY before assignment to Saints Peter and Paul Church, Jersey City, where they continue to serve. Father Joseph also serves as Chancellor of the OCA Diocese of New York and New Jersey. Formerly, he served as an instructor at Christ the Saviour Seminary. For a number of years, Matushka Shirley served as an assistant to His Eminence, the late Archbishop Peter and in related diocesan positions.
May God grant Father Joseph and Matushka Shirley many years!
Joensuu, Finland: OCA musicians participate in international conference on Church music
Three members of the Orthodox Church in America participated in the Fifth International Conference on Orthodox Church Music at the School of Theology of the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, during the week of June 3, 2013. The conference, hosted by the International Society for Orthodox Church Music (ISOCM) included participants from 15 countries. Papers on a variety of topics related to the conference’s theme, “Church Music and Icons: Windows to Heaven,” highlighted the program.
“This year’s conference not only builds on the four previous ones, but expands our range, in linking the discussion of Church music with iconography,” said the Rev. Ivan Moody, ISOCM board chairman, who added that the gathering offered an opportunity for musicians to discuss their work and its relationship to iconography.
Among those from North America who participated were Deacon Evan Freeman, a 2009 graduate of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary who is now enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Yale University with a concentration in the History of Art; Deacon Gregory Ealy, also a graduate of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, who serves as music director at Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN; and Mr. David Lucs, a director and composer who resides on Long Island while pursuing graduate studies in music theory and composition at LIU Post.
“One of the highlights of conferences hosted by ISOCM is the gathering of participants from around the world,” said Mr. Lucs, who also serves on the ISOCM board. “In addition to the schedule of presentations and discussions on the conference theme, a number of divine services, workshops, and concerts provided attendees with the opportunity to worship and sing together, and also enjoy fellowship and make new friends.”
Deacon Evan’s presentation surveyed topics related to the works of Florensky, Ouspensky, and Kontoglou on Orthodox Iconology, while Deacon Gregory addressed the singing the Bakhmetev and Kievan Obikhods in English. In Mr. Lucs’ paper, methods of introducing children to hymnography through iconography were offered.
The week-long gathering affirms the mission of ISOCM as a place in which like-minded people can come together, share their vision, and learn from others.
Founded in 2005, the ISOCM provides an open platform for musicians, musicologists, singers, and composers that encourages dialogue and the exchange of information and ideas and inspires cooperation. ISOCM sees the promotion of communication between East and West as one of its priorities. Its biannual conferences, hosted at the university in Joensuu, are just one of the ways ISOCM accomplishes this goal.
Falls Church, VA: Doxacon conference registration now open
Doxacon is a conference about conducting a positive exploration of themes held in common between Orthodox Christianity, and the genres of Fantasy and Science Fiction.
“There are so many Christians who enjoy these genres and currently there isn’t a place for them to get together and edify each other by discussing them in relationship to their faith,” said Priest David Subu of the Protection of the Holy Mother of God Church, Fall Church, VA, which is sponsoring the convention July 19-21, 2013 at the Springfield Hilton in Northern Virginia. “The engaging of this culture is so important because Orthodox faithful have not had a voice in addressing these genres in the past, the so-called “Christian” response being typically only negative opinions. This has been incredibly discouraging to fans of these genres who often felt like they couldn’t be both ‘Geeks’ and Orthodox Christians at the same time. When in fact fans of these genres know from experience that, like any other aspect of human culture, they aren’t inherently evil, but with discernment can inspire, teach virtue, challenge your assumptions about reality, and lead one toward transcendent thought. There need to be voices from the Church that address these genres in a positive, discerning way and we hope at Doxacon to provide a forum for those voices.”
The first keynote will be delivered by Dr. Thomas Bertonneau of SUNY Oswego, who will speak on Plurality and Divinity in the Work of Olaf Stapledon. Dr. Bertonneau is co-author of The Truth is Out There: Christian Faith and The Classics of TV Science Fiction. Other conference speakers include Nebula Award Finalist John C. Wright and his author wife L. Jagi Lamplighter, award winning science-fiction author Matushka Donna Farley, former Harvard University special collections librarian Dr. Alison Scott, Leslie Banta, Dr. Jonathan Chaves, Caleb Grimes, Dr. Jonathan Jacobson, and Father David Subu. His Eminence, Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will be the closing keynote speaker of the conference. He will discuss how Orthodox Christians can profitably relate to and engage the genres of science fiction and fantasy.
Detailed information on presentations, topics, scheduling, fees, and housing is available at www.doxacon.org.
]]>OCA Pension Board meetstag:oca.org,2013:/news/91502013-06-11T18:51:03Z2013-06-11T18:54:04ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.orgThe Orthodox Church in America’s Pension Board met at the Chancery here on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The independent auditors of the Plan, Saslow, Lufkin and Buggy, presented an unqualified audit report for the year ending December 31, 2012. Interested parties may contact Maureen Ahearn, Plan Administrator, at maureen@oca.org to receive a copy of the report in PDF format.
The Orthodox Church in America Pension Plan serves over 300 active participants and more than 125 retirees, widows, and beneficiaries. Participation in the Plan has been mandated for all clergy and is available for all full-time Church workers. A Summary Plan Description, highlights brochure, and numerous administrative forms are available under OCA Departments, Pension Board, at oca.org/about/boards-offices-commissions/pension-board.]]>Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko to deliver keynote address at July 10-13 Parish Ministries Conferencetag:oca.org,2013:/news/91492013-06-11T13:25:30Z2013-06-12T23:12:31ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.org
Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, Yonkers, NY, will deliver the opening keynote address at the Parish Ministries Conference slated to be held at Marymount University here July 10-13, 2013.
Father Thomas’ address, titled “Ascetic Discipline and Christian Ministry,” is scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. He will draw on his many years of experience as a pastor, theologian, professor, lecturer and author.
The address is free and open to the public. A wine and cheese reception will follow.
Father Thomas graduated from Union-Endicott High School in 1956. He was baptized and raised at Endicott’s Saint Mary Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church. A graduate of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, he married the former Anne Schmemann in 1963. They are the parents of one son and four daughters and have 15 grandchildren.
During his 50 years of priestly ministry, he served as Pastor of parishes in Warren, OH; Wappingers Falls, NY; and Jamaica Estates, NY. In 1968, he began teaching courses in Dogmatic and Practical Theology, Homiletics, and Spirituality at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary. From September 1992 until his retirement in July 2002, he served as seminary Dean and Rector of Three Hierarchs Chapel. Upon his retirement, he was given the title of Dean Emeritus by the seminary’s Board of Trustees. He and Matushka Anne reside in Ellwood City, PA.
General information and details on conference workshops, speakers, schedules, accommodations and on-line registration may be found here.
]]>Opening for position of Executive Assistant announcedtag:oca.org,2013:/news/91472013-06-10T13:40:56Z2013-06-17T17:40:57ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.orgThe Orthodox Church in America is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant. A detailed job description may be found in PDF format.
The Executive Assistant serves as the personal secretary to the Metropolitan with responsibility for all matters of correspondence to and from the Office of the Metropolitan, including the logging in of mail and the preparation of responses for review to both postal and electronic correspondence, the drafting of letters, scheduling and calendar maintenance, and follow-up work on Primatial visits. The Executive Assistant also serves the Chancery office as a general clerical/executive assistant.
The skills required include
a proven ability to work confidentially as an executive secretary.
a thorough knowledge of the structure, traditions, and key personnel of the Church.
the ability to express and present information, ideas, and conclusions clearly, concisely, and forcefully, orally and in writing.
a proven ability to work effectively as a team member.
typing and basic computer skills.
A seminary graduate with language skills is preferable.
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference to Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America, at egtosi@oca.org or PO Box 675, Syosset, NY 11791. The deadline for submitting applications is July 15, 2013.
]]>Planning committee visits site of July 10-13 Parish Ministries Conferencetag:oca.org,2013:/news/91372013-06-05T14:11:35Z2013-06-14T03:04:36ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.org
During the last week of May, members of the committee planning the upcoming 2013 Parish Ministries Conference made a final visit to Marymount University, site of the July 10-13 conference.
Daria Petrykowski, Jewelann Stefanar, Matushka Alexandra Safchuk, Popadeija Kitty Vitko, and Donna Karabin met with University officials to review final conference details. Participants will be housed in the Rowles Dormitory—a new and bright building with central air conditioning and other amenities.
Meals will be available at the university’s dining hall, which offers a wide-range of options to accommodate all dietary needs. A special section of the dining hall will be set-aside for conference participants. Those staying on campus will be given a university meal card, while commuting participants will be able to purchase meals individually.
“One of the highlights of the campus,” said Daria, “is a wonderful outdoor patio near the dorm facilities, where participants will be free to relax, share in fellowship, and exchange ideas and experiences of parish ministry in a more informal setting.”
Participants will have access to University fitness and swimming facilities. Golf carts and transportation aids will be available to help navigate the campus landscape. Marymount University also offers a shuttle service from the nearby Ballston-MU stop on the Washington Metro.
More information on the conference, including schedules, workshops, speakers and registration, may be found here.
]]>Updated information for St. Tikhon’s Seminary Continuing Education Symposiumtag:oca.org,2013:/news/91332013-06-04T12:57:04Z2013-06-12T23:12:05ZOrthodox Church in Americawebteam@oca.orgAs reported earlier, Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary here will host its 2013 Continuing Clergy Education Symposium June 18-20, 2013. The symposium coincides with the seminary’s 75th anniversary celebration.
The list of speakers and topics to be included in this year’s symposium includes the following.
1) “The Exploration and Development of the Ministry of Presence”—Archpriest John Kowalczyk, Senior Lecturer in Pastoral Practice, Director of Field Education, Saint Tikhon’s Seminary – Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. The Ministry of Presence: “When two or three are gathered in My name, I am in their midst” (Matt. 18:20). The Orthodox pastor explores the “prayerful ministry of presence” with the application of the theology of the sanctification of time. The presentation will aid the Orthodox pastor in navigating in difficult pastoral scenarios which will be found “outside his comfort zone.”
2) “Sanctify those who love the beauty of Thy house…”—Igumen Sergius (Bowyer), Abbot of Saint Tikhon’s Monastery and Interim Dean of St. Tikhon’s Seminary – Wednesday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. Perspectives on Living the Liturgy: The course outcome is to have a renewed appreciation and love for the Divine Liturgy and Liturgical life of the Church with the understanding that it is the school whereby we are initiated into the mystery of eternal life. The lecture will focus on Biblical-Patristic sources to enlighten the listeners as to the centrality of the Church’s Liturgical life while hopefully gaining a greater understanding of how they are the primary tool for the Church’s outreach and evangelism.
3) “Exorcism: A Current Perspective”—Archimandrite Athanasy, monk of St. Tikhon’s Monastery – Wednesday, June 19, 1:00 p.m. The course will look at an overview of ancient and modern understandings of exorcism, the purpose of the exorcism prayers, how to discern case by case what issues might be affecting an individual’s and when and when not to consider an exorcism, the importance of having recourse to the Bishop, and modern medicine, and resources for discernment and contextual applications.
4) “Transforming Psychological States into Spiritual Ones: Some Practical Advice from the Fathers”—Christopher Veniamin, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Professor of Patristics, St. Tikhon’s Seminary – Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. How do we live as Christians? Or perhaps a better way of framing the question would be, How do we die every day as disciples of Christ in this broken world of ours? This presentation aims to give some practical advice on living the commandments of Christ, based on the theology of the Church Fathers.
5) “The Glory of Christ-Centered Marriage”—David Ford, Ph.D., Professor of Church History, St. Tikhon’s Seminary – Thursday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. A brief study of various Church Fathers and contemporary elders extolling the glory of Christ-centered marriage - especially in light of the various attacks on and increasing confusion about traditional marriage in our society as a whole. In particular, we will undertake a close study of Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra’s classic sermon entitled “Marriage: The Great Sacrament.” References will also be made to the Lives of the Married Saints.
All courses are available for Clergy Continuing Education credit, as approved by Archpriest Ian Pac-Urar. Cost, which includes room and board, is $50.00 per person.
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 18
4:30 p.m. Vespers in the monastery church
5:30 p.m. Dinner in the seminary refectory
6:30 p.m. First Lecture: “The Exploration and Development of the Ministry of Presence” – Archpriest John Kowalczyk
Wednesday, June 19
7:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the monastery church
8:30 a.m. Breakfast in the seminary refectory
9:00 a.m. Second Lecture: “Sanctify Those Who Love the Beauty of Thy House…” – Igumen Sergius, Abbot
12:15 p.m. Lunch in the seminary refectory
1:00 p.m. Third Lecture: “Exorcism: A Current Perspective” – Archimandrite Athanasy
4:30 p.m. Vespers in the monastery church
5:30 p.m. Dinner in the seminary refectory
6:30 p.m. Fourth Lecture: “Transforming Psychological States Into Spiritual Ones: Some Practical Advice From the Fathers” – Dr. Christopher Veniamin
Thursday, June 20
7:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the monastery church
8:30 a.m. Breakfast in the seminary refectory
9:00 a.m. Fifth Lecture: “The Glory of Christ-Centered Marriage” – Dr. David Ford
12:15 p.m. Lunch in the seminary refectory
The symposium is a service provided by the faculty of Saint Tikhon’s Seminary to facilitate the continuing education of priests and deacons as mandated by the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America.
Registrations can be made by phone at the seminary’s main number 570-561-1818 or may be sent by e-mail to dorothy.sulich@stots.edu.
