J.O.Y. & Jr. G.O.Y.A
2009/2010

Registration Form   

YOUTH GROUP GENERAL INFORMATION
J.O.Y. and Jr. G.O.Y.A.
Ages 5 – 12 years

Our Greek Orthodox Youth groups are for all Orthodox Christians whose families are members of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa. The Church Community helps support the groups financially with an annual budget which allows the fee to be as minimal as possible. The age range is from 5 to 12 years with appropriate age group separations.

The programs have the objective to lead children and young adults into a living and active relationship with the Orthodox Church. It is at these ages that a foundation of the faith can best be set; a foundation that will guide and strengthen our young people as they progress in their lives.

All the activities will include age appropriate group games, crafts, field trips and explanations and discussions about our Orthodox faith. The advisors will strive to plan events that are creative and fun in turn, the atmosphere will stimulate and strengthen Orthodox Christianity among the members. It must be remembered that events are not limited to crafts and games in the church hall; any positive event shared with church friends enhances our spiritual bonds.

In addition, the advisors would appreciate a phone call if a member will not be participating on any particular group night. Knowing the number of actual participants will especially help in the planning of activities. Please remember that the advisors are volunteers, trying their best and should be treated respectfully. Any comment or suggestion should be addressed to them. Also if anyone is interested in being an advisor, please contact Tassy Lyras-Vassilyadi at 613-736-1776.

Membership fees ($25) will go towards the purchases of all craft supplies, snacks, games, videos and field trips. Refreshments for evening gatherings in the church hall are provided by the youth group; parents are asked to sign up to help prepare and serve snacks and clean-up the kitchen afterwards. The groups usually meet in the church hall from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. There are some expectations as well as special events; please refer to the calendar (on the reverse) for details. The groups will alternate evening meeting locations between church hall and outings. Children are to come casually dressed and must be dropped off and picked up inside the church hall by an adult. Parents are requested to attend all field trips.

Parents are always welcome to stay and observe activities as well as to help our advisors whether able, and needed. This year we have a need for more youth group advisors. Please consider volunteering. All advisors must be paid members of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa.

Rev. Fr. Alex Michalopulos, Spiritual Advisor

Tassy Lyras-Vassilyadi, Director

	DATE	DAY	LOCATION
1	Sept 25, 2009	Friday	6:30 - 8:30 PM Church Hall - Board Games from Home - Video and Refreshments		2 0 0 9
2	Oct. 30, 2009	Friday	Museum of Civilization 6:00 - 8:30 PM Refreshments after show
3	Nov. 27, 2009	Friday	Christmas Crafts 6:30 - 8:30 PM Church Hall Refreshments will be served
4	Nov./Dec. 2009	Saturday *TBA*	Parents Night Out !!! To Be Announced
5	Dec. 12, 2009	Saturday	Christmas Tree Party Event 5:00 - 9:00 PM - Church Hall Confirm Attendance - Call advisors
6	Jan 15,16,17 2010	Friday, Saturday, Sunday	WINTER RETREAT !!		2 0 1 0
7	Jan. 29, 2010	Friday	Ice Skating - Fred Barrett Arena 6:30-8:30 PM - Leitrim Road/Hwy 31 Refreshments will be served To Confirm Attendance - Call advisors
8	Feb. 2009	Saturday	Skating on the canal - Winterlude
9	Feb. 26, 2010	Friday	Movie   or   Bowling Night 6:30 - 8:30 PM Details to follow Confirm Attendance - Call advisors
10	Mar. 26, 2010	Friday	Lenten Theme 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Church Hall Refreshments will be served
	Apr. 2, 2010	Friday	GOOD FRIDAY –10am EPITAFIO DECORATING
11	Apr. 3, 2010	Saturday	HOLY SATURDAY – ATTEND MORNING LITURGY – LENTEN BREAKFAST AFTER LITURGY in the CHURCH HALL
12	Apr. 30, 2010	Friday	Field Trip To Be Announced
13	May 28, 2010	Friday	Spring Craft / Activity 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Church Hall
14	June 18, 2010	Friday	Annual Family Picnic 6:00 - 9:00 PM Andrew Haydon Park

 

Please confirm your attendance as indicated to ensure proper preparations of events.

The JOY and Jr. GOYA youth groups will meet once a month, usually the last Friday, unless marked with an asterisk *. The groups will participate in age appropriate crafts, games and fieldtrips. The program has the objective to lead children and young adults into a living and active relationship with the Greek Orthodox Church. Parents are welcome to stay and observe and/or help out as needed. 

The Hellenic Community supports the youth groups financially with an annual budget, which allows the fee to be as minimal as possible.  There is a $25 fee per child towards the program expenses.  The fee for non-paid members is $50 per year, per child.  Cash or cheque payable to the Hellenic Community of Ottawa is greatly appreciated.

The Joy advisors this year are: Tassy Lyras, George and Stacey Tzavelas, George and Ioanna Bizoglou, Jane Koutras, Christal Vassilyadi.

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