St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco

Youth News and Events



St. Demetrios YO-Mail
August 5, 2008
In This Issue
Pan-Orthodox Olympics
Dance Groups News
Vacation Bible School
Pan-Orthodox Olympics
Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24
 
All Orthodox youth from ages 5 to 18 are invited to compete in the 3rd annual Pan-Orthodox Olympics on August 23rd and 24th. 
 
Olympics begin at noon on Saturday at Queen Anne Bowl Playfield with the Track events then the Soccer tournament at 3 p.m.  The Swim Olympics will be at Queen Anne Pool from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. 
 
Sunday's events include a Basketball and Volleyball tournament at Montlake community center from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
 
Cost is $20 per athelete.  Register by August 11th and save $5.  Event is free for all families and friends.
 
For more information contact Lefteris Sitaras at 206-631-2504. 
 
Click HERE for Registration Form and flyer.
 


 
Dance Groups News
Classes Begin Monday, August 25th
 
Another year of Greek Dance begins on Monday, August 25th at 6 p.m.  There will be a brief dancer/parent meeting in the Large hall then dancers will be dissmissed to their respective groups. 
 
Bumbershoot is coming on August 30th to September 1st so it's Gyros making time!  Please support one of the Dance Groups biggest fundraisers and help out.  Prep work begins on Thursday, August 28th.  Please contact Maria Barbas  to help.
 

Vacation Bible School
August 18 - 22

 

We are looking forward to summer and Vacation Bible School.  The theme is "Traveling on the Ark of Salvation"

Children will learn about the 7 Sacraments of the Church and highlights of VBS will include bible stories, music, drama, crafts, games and dance.   

All children in Preschool to 4th Grade are invited ot attend.   

VBS is held at the Church of the Assumption daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  An afternoon program will also be available to participants.  Cost for afternoon program is $10 per day for the first child and $5 per day for each additional children.  Afternoon activities include the Zoo, Bumper Bowling, Ice cream social and much more.

 
Please contact Church of the Assumption at 206-323-8557 for registration form or with any questions. 
 


 


 


Youth Ministries



HOPE - for children grades K to 3
JOY - for children grades 4 to 6
Jr.GOYA - for youth grades 7 to 9
Sr.GOYA - for youth grades 10 to 12
YAL - for graduates and college students
Boy Scouts - for orthodox Boys 10 and older

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If you would like to contact the St. Demetrios Youth Director: Lefteris Sitaras

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