August 3, 2024

To all who make up this wonderful group of ladies who we call Sisters, 

On behalf of our NSP Board, I humbly greet you during this time of the year, Dekapentagusto, dedicated to our Most Holy Mother of Our Lord.  As women of the church, how appropriate is it for us to look to her for guidance.

Forgive me for not greeting you sooner.  As all of us do, July came with time for vacation and spending time with loved ones.  We want to get that “last vacation of the summer in” before our lives change from “relax” to “routine”.

Our newsletter will be out shortly, and it will include the bios of your executive officers, metropolis reps and committee chairs.   As everyone who held these positions before, we have learned from them and will continue to do the good work of the Sisterhood, with standing by and supporting our husbands and family and our parishes.  

Our circle is made up of presvyteres and diakonisses from all walks of life, all ages, active, retired and widowed, couples, families, those without their spouse, cradle Orthodox and those who embraced the faith, and the list goes on and on!  The reality is we all fit in this circle!

Your metropolis reps have been asked to plan a gathering soon, whether it be “live in person” or by “zoom”.  I encourage you to participate when that happens!  Recently, I was on a zoom call with the retired and widowed presvyteres, as they elected a rep to the national board.  I now fit in one of those categories.  As I saw each one of these women log on, I told them how honored I was to be with them, as they are our mentors and I remember them when I was a young presvytera! 

I encourage you to visit the website, go on a zoom call, go to an event, read the great articles that are offered, use the Instant Church Directory and get in touch with a presvytera you haven’t seen in awhile, and find your place in the circle!  

Please do not hesitate to contact any one of us with questions, comments and concerns.

With Sisterly love,
Pearlann