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SS. PETER and PAUL

June 29

 

Father Robert honored with jeweled cross

On Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the Divine Liturgy for the Holy Pentecost, on behalf of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America His Grace Bishop Nikon awarded Father Robert Arida the jeweled cross in honor of his faithfulness and priestly ministry.


Pilgrimage to New Skete Monastery Cambridge, New York on August 9, 2008.

The Monastic Communities and Chapel Community of New Skete Monastery (OCA) in Cambridge, New York, invite you to join them for a day of prayer and reflection celebrating their feast day on Saturday, August 9, 2008 (rain or shine). The theme of the pilgrimage is "Healing: New Life in Christ."

As is the rule of monastic life, the day will begin and end with prayer-Matins at 8:30 am, followed by the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at
9:30 am, and Vespers and Vigil at 5:30 pm. In addition, a special healing service will be held at approximately 4:15 pm.

Two main presentations will be held in the afternoon - "Perpectives on Healing" with Dr. Demetra Velisarios Jaquet and Fr. Steven Voytovich and "Holy Unction: Human Illness, Healing, and Wellness" given by Rev. Dr. Alkiviadis Calivas.

In addition, the day will include tours of the monastery Churches, a demonstration of the monks' dog program, as well as time for hiking, conversation, reflection and quiet. Activities for children and teens are also planned. Traditional ethnic and American style food will be available for purchase.

For information on the New Skete please visit the Monastery website

DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY

This year the Diocesan Youth Rally will take place during the week of August 10-16. The Rally is geared for youth ranging from those who have completed the 5th grade to those who have not yet celebrated their eighteenth birthday. Details including health and medical forms are available from Father Robert. All forms are to be in the hands of Father John Hopko, director of the Rally, no later than July 11. The Rally offers the young people of our parish the opportunity to meet other Orthodox Christians their age and to spend a week at the beautiful camping and retreat center of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston located in Contoocook, New Hampshire.

Those who would like to volunteer to help at the Rally can contact Father John Hopko: saintcyril@snet.net or 860.582.3631. Orthodox Church in America guidelines require that adult staff members be at least 18 years of age and preferably two years older than the group they will be working with.


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