Fifth Annual Winter Youth/Young Adult Service Retreat
Tentative Schedule of Activities
Because of Nativity/Christmas falling on Friday 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 28th:
Travel - Registration - Supper
Welcome - Introductions - Open Evening Talk
(At St. George Orthodox Church)
Welcome: Fr. Antonio Perdomo, Pastor, St. George’s Orthodox Church
Introductions – Orientation to the Borderlands
Spiritual Session (Open to Parish & Public): Fr. Chad Hatfield
Fellowship ~ Evening Prayers ~ Blessing of Retreat Site
(At Baptist Retreat Center)
St. George's Orthodox Church is located at 704 W. Sam Houston in Pharr, Texas. Church Phone: 956-781-6114; Cell: 956-358-8875
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
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 956-358-1941 (Analucia)
Tuesday, December 29th:
Morning Prayers; Breakfast
Spiritual Session; Lunch; Sorting Clothing &
Donated Items; Supper; Spiritual Session
Wednesday, December 30th:
Morning Prayers; Breakfast
Pick Up at Food Bank of RGV
Special Nativity Distribution
at St. George's Food Pantry
Late Lunch
Spiritual Session
Daily Vespers
Final Spiritual Session
Thursday, December 31st:
Early Prayers; Breakfast
Drive to Casa Amparo in Reynosa, Mexico
Service Project & Lunch at Orphanage
Return to USA before dark
(No shopping this year; sorry!)
Vespers for the Circumcision of Our Lord
New Year's Party & Talent Show
Friday, January 1st, 2010
Morning Services; Breakfast
Trip to South Padre Island Beach
Picnic on Beach
Pizza on Return Trip
Vespers; Confessions
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010:
Hours & Divine Liturgy (In Spanish)
Brunch
Goodbyes!
(Any guests are welcome to remain for the weekend!)
