ORGANIZATIONS

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

Membership open to:  7th Grade and under

Activities: "J.O.Y. Activity Nites", includes workshops; crafts; singing; fun!  

Also see JOY Basketball / Soccer under "Athletic Programs".

 

G.O.Y.A. - Greek Orthodox Youth of America
 
Contact: Fr. Tom at 708-974-3400

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.) 
 
Fee: No cost, costs only for outings or other special activities.

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.

 

CAMPUS MINISTRY
Contact:  Fr. Nick of Fr. Tom at (708) 974-3400
 
Purpose: To keep in contact with our Young Adults in College and to connect them with local Orthodox Christian Fellowship chapters (OCF) on the colleges they attend.  For more information, please visit the National OCF    www.ocf.net

YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP
Contact:  Fr. Nick 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.

SOUTHSIDE ORTHODOX SINGLES
Contact:   Helen Jonas at 708-974-1410
 
An inter parish pan-Orthodox ministry for singles 35 and over
 
Fee: None.

Purpose:  Monthly activities and socials.

MARRIED COUPLES FELLOWSHIP
Contact: Fr. Nick at 708-974-3400 or Paula Kantas at 708-699-3870

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: Penny Vitogiannis, President at 708-289-9004

Membership open to:  Parents of Koraes students and other interested persons.

Meetings are held:  As announced

Fee: $25 per family.

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:  School Office at 708-974-3402

Membership open to: Parents of afternoon school students.
 
Meetings are held: As announced

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:  Helen Buoscio at 773-238-8278

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: Janet Koliopoulos, President at 708-923-0590.

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.