Diocese Update - October 2025
Diocese Council Zoom - October 14 @ 7pm via zoom
The next Diocese Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. All clergy and laity are invited to attend to help His Grace Bishop John in the planning of events for our Diocese. For more information, please contact Bishop John.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7817624396?omn=86467682042
Meeting ID: 781 762 4396
Passcode: 51519
St. Emelia Homeschool Conference - October 18 in Worcester
Join us for the 2025 NEW ENGLAND Orthodox Homeschool Conference October 18 at St. George Cathedral in Worcester! This one-day event offers educational opportunities, fellowship, and time for prayer for all ages! Don't let finances prevent you from attending--we have scholarships available. Check out our website for more information: https://saintemmelia.com/new-england-2025
SOYO Fall Retreat - October 25 in Dedham
All youth ages 7-17 are invited to the SOYO Fall Retreat on Saturday October 25 at St. John's in Dedham! The Fall Retreat's theme will be the Lives of the Saints. In reading these stories about the lives of Antiochian and North American Saints, they will engage in fun activities where they will learn and deepen their faith.
COST:
$10 per child (Cash or Venmo will be accepted) Please bring payment with you to the event
Venmo: @WilliamOzone
Tentative schedule for our DOWNE SOYO Fall Retreat
8:30-9:00AM Check in/Registration
9:00-9:45 Orthros
9:45-10:30 Breakfast
10:30-12:30PM Lives of the Saint Skits
12:30-1:15 Chipotle Lunch
1:15-3:15 Game Time!
3:15-4:00 Snack Time
4:00-4:45 Vespers
4:45-5:00PM Clean up/Goodbye
Questions? Please email Billy Ozone at downeyouthdirector@gmail.com or Tony Abusamra at Tonyabusamra06@gmail.com
Register here: https://forms.gle/CM2hyjwNAxYM6THV9 Please register your children no later than Saturday October 18th
Diocesan Choral Workshop - November 15 in Dedham
Diocesan Choral Workshop
with Mareena Boosamra Ball, Chairwoman of the Department of Sacred Music
Saturday, November 15, 10am - 4pm at St. John of Damascus Church
Registration: $30 (includes lunch). Please register by October 31 at http://choral25.eventbrite.com/
Promotional Flyer: PDF PNG
Please contact Diocese Sacred Music Coordinator Charlie Marge with questions.
Diocese Antiochian Women Meeting - January 10 in Norwood
The Diocese Antiochian Women will hold their next meeting on Saturday January 10 at St. George Church in Norwood beginning at 10:00 am. Future meeting schedule:
- April 18 @ 10 am: St. Mary Church in Pawtucket
- PLC Meeting TBD
Please contact Rima Audy (Rimadaudy@gmail.com) with any questions.
2026 Diocese Youth Ministry Team
With the blessing of His Grace Bishop JOHN, the following people have been appointed to our Diocese Youth Ministry leadership team for the 2025-2026 school year:
- Diocese Youth Director: William Ozone, St. George Boston
- Diocese Teen Advisor: Anthony Abusamra, St. George Worcester
- Diocese Youth Intern: Max Troeger, St. George Norwood
- Diocese Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Seraphim Solof, St. George Worcester
- Diocese Teen SOYO Leadership Board:
- President: John Paul Karam, St. George Boston
- Vice-President/NAC Representative: Andrew Easton, St. George Boston
- Treasurer: Bella Bitar, St. George Worcester
- Secretary: Elias Al Armani, St. Mary Pawtucket
Join the Camp St. Joseph Mailing List!
Camp St. Joseph held its inaugural season August 11-16, 2025. This first year, 76 campers and 26 staff members joined together for a successful week. Read the full article here: https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/2546
Photo album from the week: https://campstjoseph.smugmug.com/Summer-2025
Tentative Dates for 2026: August 10-15, 2026
Save the Date! Diocese PLC June 20, 2026
St. George Church in Lowell will host the Diocese PLC on Saturday June 20, 2026. Location and more details to come soon!
2025 PLC Photo Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCmCK1
Upcoming PLC Host Parish Schedule
2026: St. George Church, Lowell
2027: St. George Church, Boston
2028: St. Mary Church, Pawtucket
2029: St. George Church, Lawrence
2030: St. George Cathedral, Worcester
September 2025 E-News from the Antiochian Archdiocese
View the September E-Newsletter with announcements from around the Archdiocese!
Save the Date!
- October 10-12: Food Festival and Bazaar at St. George West Roxbury
- October 14: Diocese Council Meeting (Zoom)
- October 18: St. Emelia Homeschool Conference
- October 25: Fall Retreat (ages 7-17) @ St. John Dedham
- October 25: St. Michael Cotuit Shred It Event
- November 7-8: Bazaar at St. John Dedham
- November 7-9: Bazaar at St. Mary Pawtucket
- November 8: Hafli Celebration at St. George Lawrence
- November 15: Diocesan Choral Workshop in Dedham
- November 16: St. Michael Cotuit Feast Day celebration
- January 10: Diocese Antiochian Women Meeting in Norwood
- April 18: Diocese Antiochian Women Meeting in Pawtucket
- June 20, 2026: Diocese PLC hosted by St. George Church in Lowell
- August 10-15, 2026: TENTATIVE Dates for Camp St. Joseph of Damascus
- July 2027: Archdiocese Convention in Anaheim, CA
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