ORGANIZATIONS

J.O.Y. - Junior Orthodox Youth
Contact: Tom De Medeiros at 708-974-3400

Membership open to:  7th Grade and under

Activities: "J.O.Y. Nite", a night of workshops; crafts; singing; fun!   To be held monthly starting in September 2007.  Also see JOY Basketball / Soccer under "Athletic Programs".

 

G.O.Y.A. - Greek Orthodox Youth of America
 
Contact: Tom De Medeiros at 708-974-3400 or Stavroula Kourafas at 708-598-0576

Membership open to:  8th - 12th Grades.

Meetings are held: Every Monday from the second Monday of September through the first Monday in June, unless otherwise noted, at Church from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. (This includes meeting, spiritual activity, and open gym time.)  Teen discussions held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Fee: $20.00 stewardship plus outings cost.

Purpose: Uniting teenagers together in fellowship within the spiritual and social environment of the Church and to increase their knowledge of the Orthodox Christian way of life.
 
Activities: G.O.Y.A. is the umbrella organization for all of our teen youth programs. Typical activities include the annual ski trip, the Great America trip and attendance at various professional and collegiate sporting events as well as visiting children's hospitals, nursing homes, Christmas caroling, sponsoring the Church's Christmas card, Bake sales, and hosting dances.

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YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP
Contact:  Fr. Panteleimon at 708-974-3400
 
Membership open to: Adults 18-35 years old.
 
Fee: None.

Purpose: To bring young adults together spiritually, socially, athletically, and culturally.

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ADULT FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
Contact: Tom De Medeiros at 708-974-3400 or Leo and Alita Bezanis at 630-323-3783

Participation: open to all Parish Families

Activities:   Seasonal events in conjunction with JOY Activity Nite, and the Annual Ski Trip (January) in conjunction with GOYA

MARRIED COUPLES FELLOWSHIP
Contact: Fr. Panteleimon at 708-974-3400

Participation: open to all Parish Families

Purpose:   To reach out to married couples, to help them meet other couples within our parish, to explore their Orthodox Faith, and to learn ways to incorporate their faith into their family's daily lives

KORAES PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (Day School)
Contact: Wendy Pettas, President, 708-306-0611

Membership open to: Parents of Koraes students and other interested persons.
Meetings are held: Early each month. Meetings alternate between 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and are held on church or school premises.

Fee: $15 per family, $5 for members who are not parents.

Purpose: To promote cooperation between the Church, the School and the home for the good of our children, and to support the school through volunteer programs and fundraising.

Activities: Architecture seminars, Art Workshops, Bake Sales, Community Breakfast at Easter and Christmas, Cultural Arts, Annual Dinner Dance, Easter candles, Hot Lunch, J.O.Y Basketball Concessions, Jr. Great Books, Jr. Olympic Concessions, Lenten Dinner, Parent Tutors, Room Mothers, Santa's Workshop, Teachers’ Gifts, Teachers Luncheons, Yearbook.


KORAES PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (Afternoon Greek School)
Contact:  Christina Livieratos, President, 708-478-5105.

Membership open to: Parents of afternoon school students.
 
Meetings are held: The first Tuesday of every month at 4:30p.m.

Fee: $15.

Purpose: To promote awareness of the Koraes afternoon school and provide support, both financial and through volunteer programs.

Activities: OXI Day (October 28th), Greek lndependence Day Celebration (March 25th), Three Hierarchs, Graduation, Bake Sales, Christmas Social and providing refreshments at various programs.

LADIES HELLENIC SOCIETY "Agia Paraskevi"
Contact: Celia McGrath, President at 773-581-1096.

Membership open to: Adult women, 18 and up.

Meetings are held: Bi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at church.
 
Fee: $15.00 membership dues.

Purpose: A social and philanthropic organization helping those in need.

Activities: A Fall Fashion Show, a Bake Sale and the Hellenic Senior Dinner, as well as various day trips are a few of the many events of “Agia Paraskevi”.

ST. HELEN WOMEN'S PHILOPTOCHOS
Contact: Cathy Gofis, President at 708-430-3884.

Membership open to: Women of the Greek Orthodox faith, at least 18 years old who are members of a Greek Orthodox parish.

Meetings are held: Every second Tuesday each month at the Church.

Fee: Annual Stewardship with a suggested $30.00 minimum.

Purpose: Philoptochos is a nationally chartered organization assisting the needy and the poor on an international, national, and local level, Saint Helen’s supports the many activities within the parish, both through member volunteer time as well as financial means. The organization is active primarily in charitable programs and activities.

Activities: Annual events have included the Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, the Post-Holiday Dinner Dance, and the Pastry Booth at the Greek Festival. Also, the organization sponsors many social and philanthropic outings for its members.