Metropolis of San Francisco Summer Camp

2023 SUMMER CAMP DATES

Staff Orientation Week: July 3- 8

Session I: July 9 - 15  

Session II: July 16 - 22

Session III: July 23 - 29


REGISTRATION PRICE

$625 Early Registration (February 7 – February 28)

$650 Regular Registration (March 1 – May 31)

*A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register.


CAMPER AGES

The youngest campers will be 8 years old (or entering 3rd grade in Fall 2023) and the oldest will be 18 years old (or will be graduating High School in Spring 2023). 

2023 REFUND POLICY 

All payments must be made IN FULL by June 1, 2023

-Cancellations before June 1, 2023 - You will receive all money paid EXCEPT for the $100 non-refundable deposit

-Cancellations June 1 - June 30, 2022 - 50% refund

-Cancellations July 1 or later - No Refund

SUMMER CAMP STAFF 

We are still looking for summer camp counselors who are 19 years of age or older. Applications are open until March 18. Apply here 

CLICK HERE

MEDICAL STAFF

We are always in need of medical staff while at camp. If you know of any licensed medical professionals, please encourage them to contact me directly at this email or apply on our website CLICK HERE. We especially love having MD's, NP's, and RN's!

The Raising of our Crosses in Roseville (Monday, January 23 at 730 AM)

On September 14, the Orthodox Christian Church commemorates the Elevation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross on which our Lord was crucified.  This feast is a double commemoration of sorts; we celebrate the finding of the true Cross in 326 by Saint Helen and its lifting up on high for all the people to see, and we celebrate the recovery of the Holy Cross in 614 from the Persians who had taken it as a prize of war.  Realizing the significance of the Holy Cross for the life of the world, we so fervently chant:

O most glorious wonder! The most holy Cross, the life-giving Tree, is lifted up on high today and shown to the world. All the ends of the earth give glory, all the devils are affrighted. How great a gift is here bestowed on mortal men! Through Thy Cross save our souls, O Christ, Thou who alone art full of compassion.  

The Orthodox Christian community of Roseville will also celebrate a raising of the Holy Cross on January 23, for on this day at approximately 7:30 AM, we will raise and install our gold-gilded Crosses on the bell tower and dome of our new Holy Sanctuary! As the crane is getting set, we will offer a brief prayer, asking the Lord to bless the Crosses that our own parishioners fabricated. They will then be raised up and placed four and five stories up on our construction for all to see.  You are encouraged to join us in person or view the raising of the Crosses on our lifestream of construction at www.saintanna.org  

May the Holy Cross be the strength, hope, and glory of Orthodox Christians. May the Holy Cross - visible for all to see on East Roseville Parkway - our Lord Who was crucified in the flesh for our salvation, and our Orthodox Christian Faith also be sacred gifts to our beloved community of Roseville.

Support a Medical Mission to India

Dr. Aaron Lech has been facilitating intercultural exchanges and medical work for teams of healthcare workers and other volunteers in the villages of South India since early 2003. When he began his eye care practice in Roseville circa 2004 - next to our first church location at 114 N. Sunrise - it was a core piece of his business plan and mission and has remained so til this day. His passion for sharing God's love by meeting the eye care and medical needs of people in Telengana and Andhra Pradesh has resulted in 12 different trips to the villages there. In a few short weeks, he and a team will return for the first time in 4 years as travel restrictions, and government requirements have been reset. A short video, narrated by Dr. Lech, is embedded in the message below.

As he continues to care for many of us and our families in the Roseville region, I invite you to join me in supporting his work and offering a prayer for Aaron, his family, those who travel with him, and those who will be impacted by their care - an estimated 8,000 people!  A bit more information about the upcoming medical mission is found below. 


Liturgical Schedule for Holy Theophany and House Blessings

Our liturgical schedule for the week is as follows:

Wednesday, 4 January
Akathist, 6 PM

Thursday, 5 January (Eve of the Feast of Holy Theophany)
Royal Hours, Vesperal Liturgy, Blessing of the Waters, 9 AM

Friday, 6 January (Feast of Holy Theophany)
Orthros, Divine Liturgy, Blessing of the Waters, 9 AM

Saturday, 7 January (Feast of St. John the Baptist)
Orthros and Liturgy, 9 AM
Great Vespers, 5 PM

Additionally, Fr. Seraphim and Fr. Christopher will begin blessing homes this next week.  Please identify days and times (preferably between 9-5 on account of our schedules) that may work for your household. Provide your full address, telephone number, and gate code if applicable via email to office@saintanna.org.  Have ready on your table or in your icon corner, a bowl, sweet basil, a lit candle, and an icon.  They will confirm the visit to your home prior to our arrival.