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Diocese Update - June 2025

Diocese PLC - Saturday, June 21

Pre-register by June 13!

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The faithful of St. George in Norwood invite you all to the annual Diocese PLC gathering! The Oratorical Festival, the Bible Bowl, organization meetings, great food, a session with Fr. Nicholas Belcher and more! Register today at www.worcesterplc.org!

Visit WorcesterPLC.org for more info

Bible Bowl & Oratorical Festivals - June 21 in Norwood

We hope every parish in the diocese will have at least one team participate in the Bible Bowl, and at least one person participate in the Oratorical Festival.

Bible Bowl

Topic: Gospel of Luke
Find out more here: https://www.teensoyo.org/bible-bowl Contact our Diocese Bible Bowl Coordinator Brian Hazerjian with any questions!

Oratorical Festival

Theme: "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” - Luke 1:38
Find out more at: https://www.teensoyo.org/oratorical Contact our Diocese Oratorical Coordinator Caitlin Bradley Beberman with any questions!

Choir & Chant Rehearsals for PLC

There will be two rehearsals for Choir & Chanters to prepare for the PLC:

Sunday, June 8
- Diocesan Choir 4p - 6p
- Diocesan Chanters 6p - 7p
Thursday, June 19
- Diocesan Chanters 6-7p
- Diocesan Choir 4p-6p

If you would like to sing for the PLC, please contact our diocese Sacred Music Coordinator, Charlie Marge, charlie.marge@verizon.net

Sacred Music Insitute: July 9-13 at Antiochian Village

Summer Sacred Music Institute: July 9-13 @ AV

Every good and perfect gift is from above! If you have been given the gift of music from our Gracious God, please join us for the summer Sacred Music Institute (SMI), where people can come together to learn and sharpen their skills. We never, ever stop learning. If we are accomplished teachers, we are still students. The Sacred Music Institute has been compared to a Family Reunion. Even if we arrive not knowing anyone, we leave as a family of believers with a common goal: to worship God and give thanks to Him for every breath we take and every note we sing and chant. We strive for perfect praise. Come and see!

More details and to register, please visit https://registration.antiochianvillage.org/Registration/Welcome.aspx?e=42AAF077784BFE4F8EB32259CF61C9E5

Youth Music Ministry: July 9-13 @ AV

Do you know teens in your parish who like to sing church music? The archdiocese Department of Sacred Music offers a wonderful opportunity for teens ages 14-18 to participate in the Youth Music Ministry program of the summer Sacred Music Institute. Teens learn about both the four part choral and Byzantine chant traditions. Through scholarships, the archdiocese covers the cost of the program itself and our diocese covers the cost of transportation. Please have anyone interested contact our diocese Sacred Music Coordinator, Charlie Marge, charlie.marge@verizon.net.

Application information at https://mailchi.mp/5f4146e276d6/national-antiochian-orthodox-choir-of-north-america-5843725?e=c7fa7b1e50

Camp St. Joseph - August 11-16, 2025 - Sign up today!

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan SABA, we are excited to announce Camp St. Joseph of Damascus will be held August 11-16, 2025 for campers ages 8-17. The camp will be honored by the presence of His Grace Bishop JOHN at camp, providing spiritual guidance and leadership to all campers and staff. Subdeacon William Ozone, the Diocese Youth Director, will serve as the Camp Director, along with Assistant Camp Director Soraya Bandeli, and Head Counselors Nick & Nadia Kimmett.

Registration for Camp Saint Joseph of Damascus is open! For more details, please visit our website at www.campstjoseph.org

Vacation Bible School at St. George in Lawrence - Monday, June 9

St. George Church in Lawrence is hosting a Vacation Bible School on Monday, June 9 from 9 am to 12 pm. Cost $15. Multiple sibling discount and scholarship available. Email SGAOChurch@gmail.com for more information

Scholarships for Antiochian Students

The Antiochian Archdiocese shares this listing of scholarships from a variety of sources for the benefit of applicants and benefactors. Contact the benefactors directly for rules, qualifications and deadlines for their scholarships. Please visit the Antiochian Archdiocese website for more details.