Special Olympics
Spotlight: Special Olympics Needs Your Help!
Special Olympics Coaches at Antiochian VillageA January 12, 2012 Special Olympics update for 2011 Donations reveals that many parishes have contributed to NAC SOYO's 2012 ministry.
The first table in the Special Olympics 2011 Donations pdf shows those parishes and individuals that have contributed to NAC SOYO’s 2012 Special Olympics Ministry through the October 16, 2011 collection. We thank all of you for your generosity. Is your parish among them? Refer to this list to find out.
The second table shows those parishes that have yet to send in their contributions and we ask that you help us meet our $2,000 shortfall by sending in your contribution for the money collected, or if you did not take the requested collection, please consider a donation to help this ministry.
Do you know a young person in your parish who you think would be a particularly effective and dynamic Special Olympics Coach? Please refer them to the following application, or have them contact:
V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura
Department of Youth Ministry
Office: 1-781-255-1757
Cell: 1-617-803-5567
e-mail: frjoseph@orthodoxyouth.com
Special Olympics Awareness Day is October 16, 2011
Dear Brother in Christ:
Christ is in our midst!
The third Sunday of October, October 16, 2011 is Special Olympics Awareness Day (SOAD) across our Archdiocese.
On Sunday, October 16th, your teen group, or if you have none, your designated representatives, are asked to seek the financial help of your parishioners in funding the 2012 Special Olympics Sports Camp to be held at the Antiochian Village August 10-18, 2012. Next summer we will be celebrating our 31st Annual Special Olympics Sports Camp. This ministry is sponsored by the North American Council of Teen SOYO. Our teens work very hard for this ministry and rely on the generosity and support of the faithful of our Archdiocese and the Order of St. Ignatius.
We Need YOUR HELP!
1. Please publicize this day. We have enclosed two bulletin inserts, one for October 9th and the other for October 16th. Please include these inserts in your bulletin and share this cause from the pulpit. Your enthusiastic promotion of such a worthwhile ministry will go a long way in producing fruitful results from our faithful.
2011 Special Olympics Coach Applications Now Available
Application forms for volunteer coaches at the 2011 NAC SOYO Special Olympics are now available. Members of Teen SOYO between 16 and 19 years of age may apply to serve as coaches at this year’s camp. The Special Olympics will be held from August 12-20, 2011 at Antiochian Village. The deadline for completed application forms is April 1, 2011.
Click here to download the Special Olympics Volunteer Coach Application Form (PDF).
For more information, applicants may contact Fr. Anthony Yazge at franthony@antiochianvillage.org.
SOYO Currently Accepting Teen Applicants for Special Olympics Sports Camp
NAC Teen SOYO is currently accepting teen applicants as Special Olympic Coaches for this summer’s NAC SOYO Special Olympics Sports Camp. Applications must be completed and mailed by April 1, 2010.
Click here to download an application.
Please mail completed application by April 1, 2010 to:
V. Rev. Anthony G. Yazge
201 St. Ignatius Trail
Bolivar, PA 15923
Phone: (724) 238-9565 FAX: (724) 238-6415 Email: FrYazge@antiochian.org
Thanks for NAC SOYO Special Olympics Donations
NAC Teen SOYO thanks the many people from our parishes that donated to NAC SOYO Special Olympics this past October. Those parishes not listed in the report of donations (PDF) have not yet sent the money in that they were asked to collect for this ministry. Donations may be mailed to:
NAC SOYO Special Olympics
Department of Youth Ministry
PO Box 389
Westwood MA 02090
Please make checks payable to “NAC SOYO Special Olympics".
Special Olympics Awareness Day + October 18, 2009
The third Sunday of October, October 18, 2009 is Special Olympics Awareness Day (SOAD) across our Archdiocese. On Sunday, October 18th, your teen group, or if you have none, your designated representatives, are asked to seek the financial help of your parishioners in funding the 2010 Special Olympics Sports Camp to be held at the Antiochian Village August 13-22, 2010. Next summer we will be celebrating our 30th Annual Special Olympics Sports Camp. This ministry is sponsored by the North American Council of Teen SOYO. Our teens work very hard for this ministry and rely on the generosity and support of the faithful of our Archdiocese and the Order of St. Ignatius.
Please use the following downloads to promote Special Olympics Awareness Day:
2009 Clergy Letter (Word format)
Bulletin Insert for October 11, 2009 (PDF)
Bulletin Insert for October 18, 2009 (PDF)
2010 Special Olympics Application (PDF)
2009 Special Olympics Teen SOYO Coach Applications
Teen SOYO will host the 29th Annual SOPA/SOYO Multi-Sports Training Camp in August 2009. An integral part of the camp is the three to four dozen teens from SOYO that volunteer as coaches. Teens ages 16-19 are eligible to serve as coaches. Applications are now available and must be submitted by April 1, 2009.
2008 Special Olympics
The 28th Annual Special Olympics Camp will be held on August 8-17, 2008. Teens age 16-19 are encouraged to apply as coaches for this life-changing experience.
Special Olympic Coaches
Every summer 30-40 teens from across the Antiochian Archdiocese volunteer ten days of their summer vacation to serve the athletes of Pennsylvania Special Olympics.
