Are you an Orthodox youth currently enrolled in grades 7-12 or their equivalents? Join us for OYMT For A Day!
This is an opportunity for interested youth to see what we are all about, and experience a shortened version of a day on one of our summer mission trips. We will be working on a parishioner’s home in Stratford, CT, and there will be projects for all levels of skill and comfort. Parents are more than welcome to accompany their youth, and there will be a Parent Q&A during construction. No experience or tools necessary. This event is for all returning and prospective team members!
To RSVP, email jennieraeg@gmail.com by October 22nd (parishioner’s address and more information will be shared upon RSVP). Reach out with any questions!
It is that time of year again! We are excited to announce that we will once again be partnering with Appalachia Service Project for our 2024 summer mission trip. The trip will be from July 20-28, 2024. To join us, submit your signed covenant and deposit by November 15th. Youth must complete 8th grade by July 2024 to participate.
If you would like to see what we’re all about before registering, join us at OYMT For A Day on November 5th! This event is open to both middle and high school students. RSVP to jennieraeg@gmail.com by October 22nd.
The schedule of team meetings and trainings for 2023-2024 can be found here.
Thanks to your support, we had a wonderful and blessed experience this summer on our 2023 summer mission trip to Rupert, West Virginia with Appalachia Service Project.
The 2023 edition of our annual newsletter, with highlights from the trip and reflections by our youth members, can be viewed or downloaded here:
To demonstrate our appreciation, we cordially invite you to join us at one of our shareholder presentations, during a special coffee hour following Divine Liturgy at one of our participating parishes:
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 74 Joes Hill Road Danbury, CT 06811 Following 10AM Divine Liturgy
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 46 Seymour Street
Yonkers, NY 10701 Following 9:30AM Divine Liturgy
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church 364 Mill Hill Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06610 Following 9AM Divine Liturgy
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Road Orange, CT 06477 Following 9:45AM Divine Liturgy
We look forward to seeing you soon!
REMINDER – Mandatory Parent Meeting
| OYMT Training Session #6 Mandatory Parent Meeting Sunday, June 11, 2023 3 – 5 pm(Leader meeting to follow) Note the Location: St. Barbara Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT |
 Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on! We’ll finish the saw horses we worked on at the last construction training. |
| Only 32 days until we leave for West Virginia! We so appreciate everyone’s commitment and dedication to our mission effort—you are all hard workers and with God’s grace our work will bear Good Fruit! MANDATORY Parent Meeting: One parent for each teen needs to attend. We will go over the pack list and all the information you need for your child on the trip as well as have you verify essential health and contact info. ALL Participants: Bring a copy of the front and back of your team member’s insurance card (leaders too!) It’s hard to believe that we have only 2 Trainings left! |
| Useful information Links: The Pack List ASP Required Reading |
| If you have any questions, contact us at oymt.info@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you soon! In Christ, Susan  |
| Sunday, February 26th TIME CHANGED to 1-3 pm Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 74 Joe’s Hill Road, Danbury CT We’ll learn about the people in Appalachia that we’ll be serving, and how to work with our families in a way that respects them and their homes. You’ll also learn all about installing flooring at this session! Bring $5 for dinner and $175 final fee. NO adult leader meeting |
| Mission Trip 2023: July 8-16 |
| If you have any questions please email OYMT.info@gmail.com |
| Sunday, January 22nd from 3-5 pm Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 74 Joe’s Hill Road, Danbury CT We are asking that a parent attend the initial part of this meeting for some important information about the upcoming year. |
| Mission Trip 2023: July 8-16 |
 We’ll explore the Appalachian Service Project’s 2023 theme of “Love Strong” and introduce you to the circular saw! Safety equipment will be provided. |
| All teens in 8th grade and up are welcome to join us—even if you just want to come and and find out what we’re about! As always, feel free to contact us if you have questions. There are the 3 steps for signing up: 1. Complete the OYMT Covenant online. 2. Pay the $175 non-refundable deposit online by going to www.oymt.info and clicking the DONATE button. Write “Registration Fee” in the “Special Instructions to Seller” note. Please consider paying $180.25 to cover the online fees OR write a check for $175 made out to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and mail to: Attn: OYMT at the address above. 3. Register with our team on ASP by going here.Returning team members will need to enter your password. New team members will need to create an account.Enter 13408 for the group codeClick on the “Join an existing group” buttonFill out the form and all medical information including doctor’s name and phone number, medications, etc. Leave no sections blank!For assistance with your username and/or password, contact volunteer@asphome.org or 800-289-4254. Register before January 22ndIf you’re having trouble with your registration, we’ll help you complete it at the meeting. It serves as your emergency contact and medical information which we need for your safety. If you have any questions please contact Susan Sulich (ssulich@yahoo.com) or Fr. Luke (padreluke@aol.com). |
| We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones as we begin our new year! In Christ, Susan |
Dear past participant of the Orthodox Youth Mission Team,
We are pleased to cordially invite you to attend the Orthodox Youth Mission Team’s Reunion Gala on Saturday, November 26th in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The evening will bring together past and present participants, benefactors, clergy, and friends and family that have been involved with OYMT throughout the past twelve years of service. We’ll celebrate TEN successful mission trips, and all proceeds will contribute to future service.
Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Venue: 364 Mill Hill Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Tickets: $50, all inclusive
Cocktail hour, dinner, dancing with DJ Bill Lopez, and a silent auction.
RSVP: Kindly RSVP by November 12, 2022.
Purchase tickets using the DONATE button on this page.
Please feel free to reach out to oymt.info@gmail.com or Lexi Klimaszewski (203-997-3462) with any questions or concerns. Additionally, please send any and all pictures from past trips to Lexi at lexiklim08@gmail.com for inclusion in a slideshow video. If you have any special physical memorabilia from any of the trips, we’d love to see that brought to the event for showcase as well.
We are fortunate enough to have had 106 people from the Tri-State Area alone participate in at least one OYMT trip over the past twelve years, and the majority returned for at least a second year. If you include participants from other states at our all-OYMT ASP centers in 2018, 2019, and 2022, that number tops 200. We truly hope to see as many former participants as possible at this event, so that it may be a true reunion and celebration of OYMT’s growth and service.
Hello Orthodox Youth Mission Team!
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
This is it! Our last training session will take place this Thursday, June 30th from 5-7 p.m. at Holy Trinity in Danbury. We have heard from our staff at our Center in Clay, WV and have additional information to share about our center. We will also go over final details and preparations for our trip.
After we will have a barbecue. We will provide meats and dessert. Please bring a side dish (salad, chips, watermelon). Feel free to bring any yard games (frisbee, whiffle ball, etc.) to play as well.
We will also be taking a group photo for our postcards!
A few reminders of things to bring:
– If you do not want to bring your “big bag” to the church on Pack Night—Friday, July 8th at 4 p.m. you may bring it to this meeting.
– PARENTS: snacks or drinks for the trip if you volunteered to donate. Snacks will also be used to supplement lunches on our trip.
– $5 for dinner
– Any additional stock or donations. ALSO: Everyone should have finished their thank you’s at this time. Please complete before Thursday if you have not.
– Bring any outstanding forms, insurance cards, etc. from last meeting.
– Your tool bag for the worksite if it’s not already here.
Adult Leaders: we will meet after the regular session to divide up the bigger item pack list and go over final leader details.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!
Hello Orthodox Youth Mission Team,
Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
We hope you are all enjoying a most blessed and beautiful Pascha celebration! Guess what? Only 67 days until we leave for Appalachia! And, in case you didn’t hear, we have received our assignment. We will be going to Clay County, WV. You can click here to learn a little more about our center and the county we will be serving.
This coming Saturday we have our construction day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity in Danbury, CT. We will be putting the tool and safety skills you learned last session to work and building a garden fence. A few reminders:
We will provide lunch. Please bring $5.
You’ll also get to meet our two newest team members: Lexi and Jamison who come with lots of mission team experience and we look forward to officially introducing them to everyone.
We will expect to see everyone on Saturday since no one has let us know they are unable to attend. Only 3 training sessions left and each one is critical at this point—let’s push for a strong finish to our training.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
In the Risen Christ, Susan
P.S. Bring any additional stock you may have received. Stock sales are going very well! You will be receiving information shortly on sending thank you notes to all your donors—don’t worry, there’s a form letter for you to use!
