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YO-Mail December 22
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| St. Demetrios YO-Mail |
December 22, 2009 | |
Silent Night, Santa & More |
The St. Demetrios Sunday School Program wishes to thank Angela and Tom Butoryak for chairing this year's wonderful Christmas program, Silent Night. We also wish to thank the Sunday School teachers, parents, and office staff as well as Max Shewell, Ted Maroutsos, and Yianni Maroutsos for their assistance with the program. We are grateful to Kathy Sampson who chaired our Christmas service project for First Place School; we raised $459 and also donated several bags of clothing. Finally, many thanks to Greg and Nina Sankey for their donation of paper icons for our Sunday School children.
Santa also came to town for family photos and our GOYAns and JOY youth raised just over $100 for First Place at our 1st annual Christmas Shop. Thank you to George Tramountanas and Georgia Teodosiadis helping with both events. Thanks also to our GOYA & JOY elves who took pictures and worked at the Christmas Shop.
Families can pick up their Photos with Santa in the Large hall this Sunday, December 27th after Liturgy.
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"Its beginning to look alot like Christmas" resonated around our church neighborhood as our youth and parents sang Christmas carols on Monday night and passed out Christmas cards to our neighbors. Thank you to our singers and parents for a great night.
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Over 70 young adults attended our 3rd annual YAL Christmas Party on Friday night. It was a great night of fellowship and philanthropy as we raised $500 to donate to St. Basil's Academy. Thank you to everyone who attended.
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Clothing Drive
Donations accepted until January 7th |
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Bring your reusable clothing to donate to the Northwest Center Blue Box located next to the Garage in the church parking lot.
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New Year's Eve Party
December 31, 2009 |
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Save the Date for our annual New Year's Eve party sponsored by the Dance groups. Join us at St. Demetrios on New Year's Eve for a Black & White themed evening of music, dancing, food and drinks all leading up to a countdown to remember!
Cost is $40 for adults, $15 for children 7-15 and free for children under 7
Social Hour from 7-8 p.m., Buffet 8-10 p.m., Dance and Celebrat till 1:30 a.m.
Live music featuring Takis Dotis and the Mad Greeks
For Reservations contact Maria Barbas at 706-794-5659 or 206-325-4347 |
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Regular Dance Practice for all groups:
Monday, December 28th and January 4th.
FDF Extra Dance Practice Schedule:
Tuesday, December 22nd: Souliotes 6-8
Wednesday., December 23rd: Spartiates 6-8
Sunday, December 27th: 12-1 Choir, 1-2 Sweepstakes, Kardoules 1-1:45; 2-4 Spartiates & Souliotes, Akrites 4-6 Monday, December 28th: Regular Dance Practices Tuesday, December 29th: Souliotes 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 30th: Spartiates 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday, January 2nd: Spartiates 1- 4 p.m. Sunday, January 3rd: 12-1 Choir, 1-2 Sweepstakes, Kardoules 1-1:45; 2-4 Spartiates & Souliotes, Akrites 4-6 Monday, January 4th: Regular Dance Practices Tuesday, January 5th: Souliotes 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 6th: Spartiates 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday, January 9th: Spartiates 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, January 10th: Dress Rehearsal after Liturgy
Sunday, January 11th: Dance practice for FDF participants only Please contact Marla Economou at 425-672-0287 with any questions.
If you are not able to be at practice - please contact your directors.
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Capella Romana
Saturday, January 9, 2010 |
A Byzantine Christmas will be presented by Capella Romana at 8pm on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (after Vespers). Featuring Dr. Achilleas Chaldeakis, making his Cappella Romana directing and solo debut in this program of Byzantine chants for the Christmas season. Dr. Chaldeakis studied Theology and Musicology in Athens and is director of the Maestros of the Psaltic Art, an internationally acclaimed Byzantine choir. His research activity focuses on Byzantine musicology, music folklore, Christian worship, hagiology and hymnology.
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Family Glendi at Assumption
Saturday, January 23, 2010 |
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The Dance Ministry is hosting a family Glendi! Join us for an evening of Greek Food and Dancing on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 6 pm-10 pm.
Help support Assumption's Greek Folk Dance Ministry and the Building Fund with a fun night of dinner and dancing.
Register in advance by January 20th and pay only $20 for adults, $12 for teens & youth. Children under 5 are free.
Church of the Assumption is located in Capital Hill at 1804 13th Avenue on the corner of East Howell Street & 13th Avenue.
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All Saints Camp Benefit Dinner Saturday, January 30, 2010 |
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The Foundation for All Saints Camp invites you to enjoy a little Peace, Love & All Saints Camp on Saturday, January 30th in the St. Demetrios hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. We're taking it back to the 60's so dress like you're going to Woodstock and join us for dinner, silent & live auction, and entertainment galore. Be there or be square.
Tickets are $40 per person and reservations can be made online at www.allsaintscamp.com or contact Kathy Mitalas at 206-824-8511. No tickets will be sold at the door. |
2010 Pan-Orthodox Retreat
February 26-28, 2010 |
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"The Intersection of Faith and Culture"
2010 Pan-Orthodox Youth Winter Retreat
Where: Cedar Springs Camp in Lake Stevens, WA
What: Friends, games, rock climbing, laser tag, swing & Greek dancing, "Fire on Father", discussions, worship, talent show, and skits.
Why: To gather together for fellowship and to foster spiritual growth.
Who: Junior and Senior High School age youth
Guest Speaker: Fr. Tom Tsagalakis
Cost: $100 (or $85 early bird registration by Jan. 15th)
VOLUNTEER at the Retreat!
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| Sunday School News |
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NO Sunday School Classes this Sunday, December 27th.
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| St. Demetrios Bookstore |
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Last Chance to do your Christmas shopping at the St. Demetrios Bookstore and get a meaningful gift for your loved ones.
The bookstore is a great place to purchase Christmas Cards, Ornaments, Icons, Books, and other gifts for both children and adults.
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| Yia Yia & Friends |
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YiaYia and Friends Luncheon will meet on January 8, 2010 at noon at Cafe Revo.
2940 SW Avalon Way, West Seattle - Off West Seattle Bridge, take the Avalon Exit, turn left on Avalon Way.
Please call Maria Barbas 206-546-1015; or Kay Betts 206-546-2370 for reservations.
Car pooling from the church if desired.
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| IONIAN VILLAGE |
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Spend the summer in Greece at Ionian Village.
We are organizing a group of teens to go to IV in 2010.
If you are interested in having the summer of your lifetime, contact Lefteris Sitaras
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| Greek School News |
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Greek School classes are held every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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| YAL News |
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Save the Date
Our 2nd annual YAL Retreat at All Saints Camp will be held on President's day weekend, February 13-15 2010.
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| All Saints Camp |
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SAVE THE DATE
2010 Camp Sessions
July 5 - 10
High School Camp
(Teens in grades 10-12)
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Elementary Camp
(youth in grades 3 - 5)
July 12 - 17
Advanced Camp
(youth in grades 6-9)
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| CrossRoad |
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Applications are now being accepted for CrossRoad, an exciting summer vocation exploration program designed to help Juniors & Seniors in High School discern their life callings and match their God-givin gifts with the needs of the world.
Each accepted applicant receives a full scholarship and is only responsible for travel costs to and from Boston.
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Fasting in January |
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The Tradition of the Church teaches us that the twelve days of Christmas are celebrated from December 25th through January 5th.
The first eleven days of Christmas, December 25th through January 4th, are fast free. Meat, fish and dairy products can be eaten even on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout this ten-day period. The 12th day of Christmas is January 5th, the fore-feast of Theophany, which is a strict fast day. And finally, the feast of Theophany is always fast free no matter what day of the week it falls on.
Please remember never fast to the detriment of your health. Always follow your doctors orders and finally, prayer without fasting and almsgiving is nothing more than a diet. |
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| Challenge Newsletter |
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The Challenge is the monthly youth and young adult ministry supplement of the Orthodox Observer.
This supplement features articles for youth, parents and youth workers, upcoming events youth worker tips and family sessions
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