Annual Prayer Services at the Cathedral of the Pines
The annual Eastern Diocese Prayer Service [pdf] will be held at the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge, NH on Sunday, July 12th beginning at 3:30pm. This year’s Service coincides with the centenary of the Sacrament of the Word of God. This year’s Service will focus on this momentous anniversary. The Rt. Rev. Thomas Gnat will be the celebrant of the Service and the Very Rev. Joseph Soltysiak will offer the homily.
A chicken barbecue dinner will be catered on the Cathedral grounds for us. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children 7 and under. Reservations for the dinner need to be made by June 30th. Reservations should be made through Fr. Sen. Joseph Soltysiak by calling 413-562-4403.
The Service will include a special collection on behalf of the Military Child Education Coalition. This is a non-profit organization whose objective is self-explanatory. Our theme of the Word of God and the Cathedral’s orientation as a memorial to our American war dead have inspired the choice of this charity. You may make your donation on the day of the Prayer Service, or if you wish you may do so in advance.
KURS Encampment
The annual summer camp wil be held at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center at Spojnia Farm in Waymrt, PA from Friday, July 3, 2009 to Saturday, July 11, 2009. The camp program includes exciting activities such as dances, lectures on current events, sports, and games to advance our children’s knowledge of their Church. The fee, which includes a T-shirt is only $180 for PNCC members ($250 for non-members). Members should check with their local YMSofR President as Parish organizations frequently underwrite the cost of attendance. For further information please contact Nick Kazinetz.
2009 National Women’s Retreat
The National United Women’s Societies for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament invites all women to this retreat, which will be held at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA. The dates of the Retreat are Thursday, August 13th —“ Saturday, August 15th. The registration deadline is July 31st. The presenter will be Leslie Vernick. Leslie is a diplomat in clinical social work and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She is an adjunct professor at Philadelphia Biblical University. Her seminars are filled with practical application of God’s word. Leslie will present “How to Find Selfless Joy in a Me-First World.” Another one of her topics is: “Becoming The Best Possible You!”
The registration fee is $100.00 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Space is limited. Commuter Fee: $80.00. Registration begins on Thursday at 3 pm with a light supper and optional activities Accommodations include: Thursday & Friday overnight in a semi- private room. Thursday dinner, 3 meals on Friday and breakfast and an optional lunch on Saturday. The center is handicap accessible, no air conditioning in rooms, dorm style bath and shower. Bring your own twin size linen, towels, pillow and blanket. For additional information contact: Jean Macionus at 203-339-1350 or Sherry Mack at 412-519-8732.
YMS of R Track & Field Meet (Złot)
The annual YMS of R Track and Field Meet – Złot – will be held Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the YMS of R Park on Kane Street in Scranton, PA. Rain date is Sunday, September 6, 2009. For further information please contact Nick Kazinetz.