FOURTEENTH ANNUAL March 31 - April 1, 2017 THREE THINGS ARE NEEDED; PRAYER, VIRTUE AND HUMILITY Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Christian Church Retreat Master Rev. Christopher T. Metropulos, DMin, President Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Retreat Pastors Father Alexander Karloutsos Father Constantine Lazarakis
PROGRAM Friday, March 31, 2017 5:00-7:00pm 7:15-8:00pm 8:00-9:00pm The Akathist Hymn-Dormition of the Virgin Mary (631)283-6169 Lenten Fellowship Dinner-The Muses Session 1: HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO PRAY? The Muses Saturday, April 1, 2017 8:30-9:30am Divine Liturgy-Dormition of the Virgin Mary 9:30-10:15am Light Breakfast-The Muses 10:30-11:15am 11:15-11:30am 11:30-12:00pm 12:00-1:45pm 2:00-3:00pm 3:00-3:15pm 3:15-4:00pm 6:30pm Session 2: WHY DO WE FIND IT SO HARD TO LIVE A LIFE OF HUMILITY AND VIRTUE? The Muses Break General Discussion - The Muses Lenten Luncheon and Surprise Guest Speaker Session 3: WHERE WILL THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS COME FROM AND WHAT MUST THEY POSSESS OVERALL? The Muses Break General Discussion Wrap-up - The Muses Dinner-Optional-Old Stove Pub 3516 Main St., Sagaponack, NY 11937 (631)537-3300
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL Sign Up Today! When: Where: Theme: Who: Lodging: Friday, March 31, 2017 beginning 5:30 pm Saturday, April 1, 2017 ending 4:00 pm Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Christian Church 111 St. Andrews Road Southampton, NY 11968 631-283-6169 "Three things are needed; prayer, virtue and humility" All Archons throughout the United States and their families are encouraged to sign up for the Fourteenth Annual National Archon Lenten Retreat under the spiritual guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Retreat will be led by the Rev. Christopher T. Metropulos who will be assisted by Retreat Pastors, Father Alexander Karloutsos and Father Constantine Lazarakis. A block of rooms has been reserved for the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle at: Southampton Inn 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968 Telephone: 631-283-6500 Meals: Actions Required: A special room rate of $125.00, total price, per night, for nights between March 31 st through April 1, 2016 has been negotiated with the hotel. When making your reservations, please mention the group name Archons so you can get the special rate. Lenten Fellowship Dinner on March 31 st, a light breakfast and a Lenten luncheon on April 1 st will be provided at The Muses at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Christian Church. There will also be an optional dinner at the Old Stove Pub in Sagaponack at 6:30pm on Saturday, April 1 st for those wishing to remain. An all inclusive fixed price of $50.00 has been negotiated for our group. Please call the Southampton Inn at 631-283-6500 to reserve your room using a major credit card. Be sure to reference the group name ARCHONS when making your reservation to qualify for the special room rate. Mail in the Reply Form with a check for $50 per person, registration fee, made payable to the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, by no later than Friday, March 24, 2017. Mail your check and form to: Order of St. Andrew the Apostle Attn: National Archon Lenten Retreat 8 East 79 th Street New York, NY 10075 Notify Archon Office if you will be attending dinner at The Old Stove Pub on April 1 st..
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL Reply Form Archon Name: Address: Preferred Phone: E-Mail Address: Business Cell Home: Parish: Metropolis (Diocese): Staying at the Southampton Inn: Yes No Names of Family Members Attending: Attending dinner at the Old Stove Pub # of people No $50 per person, check made payable to: Order of St. Andrew the Apostle Mail to: Order of St. Andrew the Apostle Attn: National Archon Lenten Retreat 8 East 79 th Street New York, NY 10075
Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos Biography The Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos is the 21 st President of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology. He formerly served as Senior Pastor of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a position he held since 1989. He holds a BA from Hellenic College, a Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Rev. Metropulos founded and served as Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Network, the radio and Internet ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States, and in many administrative and priestly capacities in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and HCHC. Fr. Christopher is a Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne. On his first official day as President, Fr. Christopher said, It is a distinct honor for me to assume the Presidency of this sacred school. I am in awe of the commitment of the administration, faculty, staff and the students to Christ. The potential we have at HCHC to produce and nurture the next generation of servant leaders for the faith is without parallel.
From the West: FOURTEENTH ANNUAL Directions to Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 111 St. Andrews Road Southampton, NY 11968 Tel: 631-283-6169 Take the Long Island Expressway [LIE] to exit 70. At the end of the ramp, make a right turn; you will be on Rt. 111 going South. When Rt. 111 ends, the road takes you left and you will be on Rt. 27 East. Go straight for approximately 19 miles. As the highway ends, continue through first traffic light which is Tuckahoe Rd. After the traffic light take the very next left onto St. Andrew s Rd. Go around (under the highway) and the Church will be on your right at Nicholas Ct. Directions to the Old Stove Pub from Southampton Old Stove Pub 3516 Montauk Highway Sagaponick, NY 11962 631-537-3300 Take Southampton Bypass (County Road 39) which turns left and becomes NY- 27 E / Montauk Hwy At that point Old Stove Pub will be on the left in about 6-7 miles.