SUNDAY SCHOOL ENDS FOR THE SUMMER

Sunday School "graduation" on June 12th was a wonderful event. The highlight, of course, was our children?all 150 of them. And, of course, their teachers, headed by our Director, Denise Yeilding, who are all to be thanked for their hard work, along with our parents and volunteer staff. Registration for the new school year will take place on Sunday, September 11, and classes will begin on September 25 (Remember, on September 18 we have our festival.) Because of the growth in our program, six new teachers are needed. Please call Father Stephen or Denise Yeilding.

GREEK SCHOOL ENDS FOR THE SUMMER

Greek School classes concluded on May 25th, both for our grades 1-8 program and for adults. Classes will resume Wednesday, September 14. We look forward to the return of our current students as well as to the enrollment of new students. Classes are being taught by Fiori Simotas.

SUMMER CAMP: ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL'S SIXTH ANNUAL FAMILY CAMP AT CASSINI RANCH

Young people of our community have three camp options. One is our own family camp, which for the last few years has been held at the Cassini Ranch along the shores of the Russian River. This is a six day, five night program and it will take place August 5th through August 10th. John Curd will be our Camp Director this year, in Ari Stratakis' absence. (Ari and his family will be on vacation.)

While families stay in tents, facilities at the camp site include a general store, hot showers, a laundromat, and playground. The cost is modest. For a family of two persons, the cost is $360; for a family of three persons, it is $380; for a family of four persons, it is $400; and for a family of five persons, it is $420. The price includes all meals, but not the tent. Reservations and fees are due by July 1, 2005. For reservations and information, please call Ari Stratakis. Space is limited. reservations are first come, first serve.

ST. NICHOLAS RANCH

A second option is the camp held at the St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center, in Dunlap, California. For the camp at St. Nicholas Ranch, you are invited to log onto www.stnicholasranch.org. There, you will find a full description of this year's programs (there are three?one runs from July 10 through July 16; the second runs from July 17 through July 23; the third runs from July 24 through July 30), including photographs and an application.

IONIAN VILLAGE

Finally, a third option is the one held at the Ionian Village, on the shores of the Ionian Sea, in Greece. During 2005 two summer sessions at Ionian Village will be offered. One is for young people in grades 7 through 9. This will take place July 1st through July 19. The second is for young people in grades 10 through 12. This will take place July 25th through August 13th. For more information, visit the web site, www.ionianvillage.org. You may also call the Ionian Village office, at 646 519-6190.

While Ionian Village is far, located as it is along the Ionian Sea, in Greece, those who have attended in past years attest that it is a life-altering experience. There is nothing like the Orthodox life sessions there, one hears over and over again. Do give this option your utmost consideration.

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