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St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
5458 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604-1021
(203) 372-9767 (Voice & FAX)
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SOYO
2002-03 SOYO Officers
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St. Nicholas Teen SOYO
St. Nicholas Teen SOYO (Society of Orthodox Youth Organizations) is made up of teenagers from our parish. Our SOYO takes part in numerous activities throughout the year. Meetings are generally held on the First Sunday of the Month immediately after Coffee Hour. For information on membership, contact Father Matthew or one of the Advisors or Officers.
Officers for 2002-03:
President -Dina Showah
VP - Dan Bal
Treasurer - Mariya Yaylagul
Recording Sec. - Jenna Beik
Corresponding Secretaries - Rania Showah (Chapter Reports) Leila Abraham & Stephanie Chacra
Historians -Janelle Bal and George Keklik
Advisors: Theresa Varga, Gail Greene, Nicholas Belcher & Gabriel Balonze
October News
Throughout the month the following teens will be serving during the church service:
Sunday Oct 13
Epistle Reader- David George
Baskets- Jena Gramesty & Tara Boros
Usher- Dina Showah
Sermon- Our President-elect Dina Showah
Sunday Oct. 20
Epistle- Mariam Keklik
Baskets- Leila Keklik & Janelle Bal
Sermon- Mariya Yaylagul
Usher-Rania Showah
Sunday Oct 27
Epistle -Stephanie Chacra
Baskets -Dan McNelis & Jorge Ghazal
Sermon -Dan Bal
Usher -Danielle Chacra
If there are any teens who were unable to attend our meeting but would like to be a Teen SOYO member please see one of the advisors during coffee hour.
Did You Know??
· Our teens will be collecting cans, bottles and can tabs to raise money for their charitable and humanitarian activities.
· Our teens compete at the Regional Parish Life Conference in Bible Bowls, Oratorical Contests, and Teen SOYO chapter competitions. Plan your vacation to see our Teens in action and lend your support. This years conference will be in Pennsylvania, July 2 - July 6, 2003, sponsored by St. Philip's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Souderton, PA
Eastern Region Awards Earned by St. Nicholas Teen SOYO
- 1998 - Most Improved Chapter
- 1986 - Most Improved Chapter
- 1986 - Most Active Chapter
- 1986 - St. Nicholas Humanitarian Award
- 1985 - St. Nicholas Humanitarian Award
- 1982 - Metropolitan Antony Bashir Award (Runner-up)
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Last Update: 10/15/02 08:43:31 AM