Seventh Annual Winter Youth/Young Adult Service Retreat
Tentative Schedule of Activities
Because of Nativity/Christmas falling on Sunday this year and our not wanting participants to travel during the sometimes precarious New Year's Eve Holiday, our schedule for this year's activities will be altered slightly from the past two year's events.
Monday, December 26th:
Travel ~ Registration ~ Fellowship ~ Supper
Welcome & Introduction Talks at St. George Orthodox Church
Evening Prayers ~ Blessing of Retreat Site at Baptist Retreat Center
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St. George's Orthodox Church is located at 704 W. Sam Houston in Pharr, Texas. Church Phone: 956-781-6114; Cell: 956-358-8875
www.stgeorgetx.org
If you will arrive quite late, contact us by cell phone but come directly to the Valley Baptist Retreat Center, located at:
1600 E. Business Hwy. 83; Mission, TX 78572
http://www.valleybaptistretreat.org/
NOTE: If you need directions, wish to update us on your travel progress or have trouble on the road, call us on our cell phones at: 956-358-8875 (Father Antonio) or 956-358-1362 (Matushka Elizabeth)
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Tuesday, December 27th:
Morning Prayers; Breakfast
Short Opening Talk By Retreat Master Speaker: To Be Announced
Sorting Donations; Lunch; Sorting Donations
Spiritual Session; Supper; Spiritual Session
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Wednesday, December 28th:
Morning Prayers; Breakfast
Pick Up at Food Bank of RGV
Special Nativity Distribution
St. George's Food Pantry
Late Lunch
Afternoon Recreation Time
Daily Vespers
Dinner
Evening Spiritual Session Open to Parish & Public
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Thursday, December 29th:
Morning Services; Breakfast
Local Service/Work Project
Lunch
Local Service/Work Project
Dinner
Evening Spiritual Session
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Friday, December 30th:
Morning Services; Breakfast
Trip to South Padre Island Beach
Picnic on Beach
Pizza on Return Trip
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Saturday, December 31st, 2011:
Morning Prayers; Breakfast
Local Service Project
Lunch
Spiritual Session/Talk
Vespers for the Circumcision of Our Lord
Time for Confessions
New Year's Party, Dinner & Talent Show
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012:
Hours & Divine Liturgy for St. Basil the Great
Sunday Brunch & Goodbyes!
(Any guests are Welcome to remain until Monday)
