JOY - Junior Orthodox Youth

Kindergarten to 5th Grade

 The objective of JOY Youth Ministry is to develop a love for the Church and fellowship amongst one another as we strive to better ourselves and the world around us.

We offer the following for JOY:

Youth Night - Usually the First Monday of the Month (note Calendar for exceptions)

What is Youth Night? Youth Night is a once a month (usually) gathering of all the Children of Youth Ministries for fellowship, prayer, and fun. A meal will be served. On Occasion we will b collecting items for various chritable good causes. You will be made aware of when and what we ar supporting via email, phoneblast and text.

Click Here for Youth Night Pamphlet

Saint of the Month
Every Youth Ministry Night for the JOY we offer a story for a particular Saint while the children enjoy their snack.

It is our hope that parents will frequent this site often to learn who the Saint of the Week is to share with your child the life of these giants of our faith and encourage your child to pray for that saint’s intercessions.
To see the Archives of the Saints – Click HERE

Monthly Activities: CLICK ON IMAGES (if there are any) FOR MORE INFORMATION
Click Here for a Pritable Calendar of events and Here for a Printable Agenda which includes times and details for each of the below listed Events.

SEPTEMBER

18th YM Kickoff BarBQ

OCTOBER

18th Haunted Hayride (subject to change)

NOVEMBER

9th St. Nectarios Day Retreat

15th Roller Skating

DECEMBER

12th Metropolis of Chicago Open House

18th Joy Caroling

JANUARY

7th Dive for the Cross

FEBRUARY

13th Miniature Golf

MARCH

9th YM Sponsored Lenten Lecture

21st Bowling

APRIL

9th JOY Walk in Nature

16th Saturday of Lazarus Retreat

21st Vigil of the Holy Cross (optional)

30th Prayer Garden Service Project (optional)

MAY

7th Youth Ministries Anual Talent Show

14th End of the Year BarBQ

JUNE

Check back often to see upcoming events and Flyers as they are made available