"Prayer for GOYA Leaders" occurred at the end of the Divine Liturgy today! As Father Dionysios said, may God bless the FUTURE and the PRESENT of the Church.

Prayer for G.O.Y.A. Leaders

"O Lord and God, you have taught us that, “whoever of you desires to be first shall be a slave of all.” Lord, help us to lead the ministry by serving our fellow GOYA Ministry participants, our advisors, and our parish as a whole. Lord, enlighten our minds and strengthen our bodies, that we may direct this ministry according to Your will. Guide us to bring about works of goodness to Your service and glory. We thank You, Lord for the many blessings and mercies You continually bestow on us. In everything we do, in word or deed, may we always do so in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through His Holy Spirit. Amen."

The GOYA board was officially introduced and the President and Vice-President led the agenda. The GOYAns discussed upcoming events, philanthropic service projects currently ongoing, GOYA Sunday, the Christmas dance and more! In addition, Father Dionysios led a discussion on managing stress from an Orthodox Christian perspective. There was great fellowship with the 30 GOYAns who were present! Many thanks to our GOYA advisors who make these events possible for our youth!

Great fellowship was had by all the GOYans, families, and advisors! We look forward to next year!

GOYA Sunday the youth come to serve the parish in the narthex, as ushers, altar boys, epistle readers, and greeters. God bless them all!

GOYAns had great fellowship in their first meeting of the year where they had a team-building activity, discussed upcoming events, philanthropic endeavors, GOYA Sunday and more! Father Dionysios held the first in a series of discussions on relevant topics for the youth from an Orthodox perspective beginning with peer pressure. A great time was had by all!

Father Dionysios began the year with several Agiasmos Services for Greek School and pictured here Sunday School! May everyone have a blessed year!

GOYAns enjoyed a fun evening of fellowship walking around Legacy Place in Dedham, going to the candy shop, having dinner, bowling, and finishing the evening with ice-cream.

GOYAns handed out carnations to all the women of the church in honor of Mother’s Day!

Congratulations to everyone for a wonderful year! God bless!

Congratulations to all the students, teachers and director for a marvelous year!

Metropolis of Boston GOYAns gathered together for a wonderful night at Saint Catherine’s. We welcomed Astoria, NY GOYAns from Saint Demetrios.

Our community participated in the parade celebrating our Greek heritage! Zhtw h Ellas!

On Holy Saturday, young ladies received the light and brought it to the congregation.  As it is written in Scripture, it was the myrrh-bearing women who were first to discover Christ is risen!

All youth participated in services, activities and projects throughout the day focusing on the theme Our Journey Following Christ.

Families worked together to make palms and eat dinner.  We had breakout sessions for adults and youth of all ages including GOYAns discussing the theme "Do we live to die, or live to never die" while playing the 1960 version of the "Game of Life."

Students performed poems, songs, and dances in honor of Greek Independence Day!  Zhtw h Ellas!

Braintree/Brockton vs. Andover; score 62 to 74.  The GOYA boys played a great game!  God bless all the players and coaches!

Braintree/Brockton vs. Peabody, Score 70 to 61.  Braintree/Brockton advances to Semi-Finals.