coptic orthodox diocese of the southern united states
Sunday, December 22, 2024
05:00 - 06:30 p.m. - Check-In
06:30 - 07:00 p.m. - Evening Offering of Incense (Vespers)
07:00 - 07:45 p.m. - Dinner
08:00 - 08:30 p.m. - Welcome & Orientation
08:30 - 09:15 p.m. - Opening Talk by H.G. Bishop Basil
09:15 - 09:30 p.m. - Preview of the Film
09:30 - 10:30 p.m. - Ice Breakers
10:30 - 12:00 a.m. - Bonfire & Free Time
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Abstain from food and drink by 11:59 p.m. in preparation for the Divine Liturgy tomorrow. In your room by midnight, please.
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Monday, December 23, 2024
08:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Brunch
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. - Station 1
12:55 - 01:45 p.m. - Station 2
01:45 - 04:30 p.m. - Free Time & Tournaments / Snacks; Shower
04:30 - 05:00 p.m. - Evening Agpeya Prayers
05:00 - 05:50 p.m. - Station 3
06:00 - 06:45 p.m. - Dinner
07:00 - 07:50 p.m. - Station 4
08:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Midnight Prayers & Praise
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In rooms by midnight to respect the peace of the neighborhood.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
09:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer & Doxology
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Breakfast
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. - Station 5
12:00 - 01:00 p.m. - Q&A with H.G. Bishop Basil
01:00 - 01:45 p.m. - Film Finale & Closing
02:00 - 03:00 p.m. - Clean-up Rooms & Departure
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See you next year, God willing!
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Attention Deacons!
Don't forget to bring your liturgical vestment (tonia).
Coptic Café
Featuring delicious shakes, smoothies, and snacks. Bring some cash to enjoy these goodies! All proceeds will benefit St. Stephen's Retreat Center.