Each year, members of our Junior GOYA work hard and accomplish a lot; we

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As our youth continue to work with other
Archangels groups, they continue to build strong
community ties that will enable them to be ready
to lead our Church into the future. We invite
all our youth, ages 12 to 18 (7th 12th grade),
to join us and experience this warm and friendly
atmosphere. Advisors and members are kept
abreast of ongoing issues and events via e-mail.
Please make sure the officers and/or advisors
have your current e-mail address, as this is a
key communication tool. For the 2008-2009
Ecclesiastical Year, we suggest annual dues of
20.00 to be paid by January 1st 2009.
Respectfully, Rev. George Poulos
203.348.4216 Annette K. Ziboulis
203.353.1089 Margaret L. Fornaciari
203.968.6616 Diane Skoparantzoss
203.321.1021 Visit us on the web www.archangels.
ct.goarch.org 7/2007
Church of the Archangels Junior GOYA
Each year, members of our Junior GOYA work
hard and accomplish a lot weve developed a
welcoming association where each member is
comfortable and enjoys spending time with each
other. During the 2007-2008 Ecclesiastical
Year, our GOYANS participated in a number of
activities from to attending a fun-filled
outing at Holiday Hill. During the Christmas
season, GOYAN donations helped us to purchase
gifts for two needy teenagers through St. Lukes.
Holiday Hill is a resort area in nearby
Prescott, CT, which offers numerous activities.
GOYANS enjoyed tennis, basketball, soccer,
swimming, canoeing, and many other activities,
along with non-stop freshly prepared food. It
was a day of fun and relaxation! This year we
hope to grow our membership, and continue to have
fun in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere.
Were planning an exciting and fun-filled
Ecclesiastical Year, and we look to each of you
to help us expand on our past achievements. We
have put together a preliminary calendar for
2008-2009. Take a moment to jot down these
important dates, and as we continue to amend
and/or add new activities, well keep you
informed. Looking forward to seeing you all
again, and welcoming our new members.
Remember, monthly GOYA meetings are held on the
first Sunday of each month (unless, otherwise
notified), immediately following Church services.

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2008-2009 Calendar of Events At A Glance
Through fundraising efforts, our youth are
afforded opportunities to learn about their
faith, reach out to the local community, plan and
participate in activities and events while
enjoying one anothers company. This year, four
young adults from our community joined close to
200 other campers at Camp St. Paul in Litchfield,
CT. Campers from the Tri-State area enjoyed two
weeks of fun and faith. In the past, we have
chosen one GOYAN to attend a one-week session we
will continue to sponsor one GOYA member to the
camp. During the 2007-2008 Ecclesiastical
Year, the group enjoyed GOYA dances at
neighboring parishes. Not only do our youth dance
to traditional Greek music and current pop music,
they meet and make friends with other GOYANS from
surrounding areas. Our youth also
participated and volunteered at many
church-sponsored functions. They help set up for
the annual Philoptochos Charity Turkey Bingo,
communion breakfasts, and will continue to help
set-up, serve, and clean up at the Church
festival. We also plan to assist with the other
Church functions, as needed. The first annual
Orthodox Youth Day scheduled last year was met
with overwhelming success. This event will
kick-off regional GOYA activities at St. Basils
academy on September 27th. With many activities
planned, it promises to be a day full of fun for
our Orthodox Youth.
Sunday School Begins 09/07/08 GOYA
Meeting 09/07/08 Orthodox Youth Day
(St. Basils Academy) 09/27/08 GOYA
Meeting 10/05/08 Youth Sunday
(Swearing-In Officers)
10/26/08 Annual Archangels Greek Festival
10/17-19/08 GOYA Meeting
11/09/08 Annual Philoptochos Charity Turkey
Bingo (GOYANs to volunteer)
11/22/08 GOYA Dance (New Rochelle, NY)
12/05/08 St. Lukes Lifeworks Christmas
Gift Wrapping (GOYANs to set up for Communion
Breakfast) 12/13/08 District-wide
GOYA Day Retreat 12/13/08 Archangels
Communion Breakfast
12/14/08 Christmas Wreath/Plant Sale
12/15/08 GOYA Dance (West Nyack,NY)
01/09/09 Traditional Mardi Gras Dance
02/21/09
(Apokreatiko Glendi) Archangels Communion
Breakfast 03/08/08 District-wide
Scavenger Hunt (Tentative)
03/21/08 Archangels GOYA NYC Overnight
04/10/09 Camp St. Paul
06/29/09- (Two weeks this year!)
07/12/09 MORE TO COME!!! Wed like to try
to plan other exciting activities such as a
one-day ski trip, a movie night, and a luncheon
in Astoria, New York. Do you have a suggestion
for a fun-filled activity? Let us know.