75th Annual Parish Life Conference
Diocese of Worcester & New England
Hosted by Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell
June 27-30, 2013, Wyndham Andover Hotel
Day 1: Thursday, June 27
12:30 p.m. - Bishop & Clergy Family Luncheon
5:00 p.m. - Vespers
6:00 p.m. – Freestyle Dinner.
Guests will have the option of staying on site at the hotel or at a local restaurant for dinner. Pre-fixed menus will be available at the hotel restaurant, for a good price.
8:00 p.m. - Oratorical Festival
After the Oratorical Festival, enjoy some fellowship while listening to live jazz music. Cash bar available.
Day 2: Friday, June 28
9:00 a.m. - Matins
10:00 a.m. - Antiochian Women Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Fellowship of Saint John Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Teen SOYO Meeting
12:00 noon - Organization Luncheon
Workshops:
2:00 p.m. - Christian Education
2:00 p.m. - Youth Ministry
1:30/2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Teens 12+ Event: Jay Gees (go karts, mini golf, arcade etc…) Chaperons will be provided.
**Please see link for prices of different activities. Depending on what your child would like to partake in, it is up to the parent’s to provide money to their children for this event, rides will be provided either by the chaperons or a special bus: http://jaygees.com/
2:00 p.m. – Clowning Around
Separate Event for Kids 3-11years of age, including a clown and other fun activities (on-site). Parents welcome! Chaperons will be provided.
5:00 p.m. - Vespers
Day 2: Friday, June 28 (continued)
6:00 p.m. -
A Taste of the Islands, featuring a live Calypso band
Come and feel like you are on the Islands with music and great Caribbean food!
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Bible Bowl
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
– Late Night Jazz on the Merrimack
Relax, socialize and enjoy some Jazz music in the same room afterwards.
Day 3: Saturday June 29
9:00 a.m. - Matins
10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
12:00 noon - Awards Brunch
2:00/2:30 p.m. - Movie Matinee with popcorn and snacks
2:30 p.m. – Workshop: Enlivening to Christ
5:00 p.m. - Vespers
6:00 p.m. - Saint Ignatius & Parish Council Dinner
3:00pm to 4:30pm – Choir rehearsal for Sunday. Please contact Charlie Marge for more information.
7:30pm – Final’s for New England’s Got Talent
Come and join us as the top 10 acts from different Parishes compete for the top 3 prizes! Audience has a piece of the voting factor, so come out and support!
8:30pm Parish Life Conference 75th Anniversary Haffleh with Mitchell Kaltsunas & Band
**Please note one ticket price buys you access to both of the events.Light mazza, small dessert bar, coffee/teas and cash bar provided at the Hafli only.
Day 4: Sunday, June 30
9:00 a.m. - Matins (and Confessions)
10:00 a.m. - Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
12:00pm - Coffee Hour
Website Links and More Information:
Online Registration available for Event Registration, Sponsorship or General Donations by Clicking Here: www.antiochianevents.org/96
**Note the Parent Consent and Teen’s Code of Conduct forms are required regardless if the minors’ parent(s) is at the conference or not! These forms must be completed, signed and turned in at registration in order to receive their Conference Badge, which is required to participate in any Conference activity. Forms are available on the Saint George Lowell website: http://www.SaintGeorgeLowell.org/plc.html
Hotel room reservation; early special for $99 per night will endJune 13th: http://www.wyndham.com/groupevents2013/BOSAM_STGEORGE/main.wnt
If you have any questions or have dietary restrictions, please email Soraya: LowellPLC2013@gmail.com