| 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.
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|  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. |
