Convention Schedule
2011 Bulgarian Diocesan Convention Schedule
Tuesday, July 12: “My Life in Christ” Youth Conference Begins
(Lodging and most events held at Friendly Crossways Retreat Center in Harvard, MA)
Thursday, July 14: Popadias’ and Diaconissas’ Conference begins (all events held at HROC)
1:30-4:00 p.m. Registration for Popadias' Conference, time to socialize
1:30-4:00 p.m. Tree of Life Bookstore open
4:30 p.m. Vespers
5:15 p.m. Special dinner with Metropolitan Joseph for Priests, Deacons, and their wives
6:15 p.m. Reading of Patriarchal Address to Popadias and Diaconissas
6:30 Opening Address by Metropolitan Joseph
7:30 p.m. Enjoy the Youth Conference Talent Show or linger over coffee
Friday, July 15: (all events held at HROC)
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
11:00 a.m. Brunch
11:30-2:00 p.m. Conference Sessions for Popadias and Diaconissas
2:30-4:30 p.m. "Tea with Dedo Vladika" for the Popdias and Diaconissas; group photo
Friday, July 15 continued: 36th Annual Bulgarian Diocesan Convention begins (all events held at HROC)
3:00-5:00 p.m. Registration for the Diocesan Convention
3:00-5:00 p.m. Tree of Life Bookstore open
4:45 Akathistos Hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos
5:15 p.m. Vespers
6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner & get to know each other
7:00-9:00 p.m. Mixed Council Meeting
7:00-9:00 p.m. Sisterhood Meeting
7:00-9:00 p.m. Financial/Trustees Meeting
7:00-9:00 p.m. Presidents & Vice Presidents Meeting
9:00-10:00 p.m. Combined Meeting
10:00-11:00 p.m. Diocesan Clergy Meeting
Saturday, July 16: (all events at Doubletree Guest Suites except as noted)
7:00-8:30 a.m. Registration of new arrivals (Longfellow Foyer)
7:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own (vouchers available for hotel restaurant buffet)
8:30-9:00 a.m. Te Deum Moleben (Longfellow Ballroom)
9:00-12:30 p.m. Convention Meeting (Longfellow Ballroom)
12:30-5:00 p.m. Free Time
5:00-5:30 p.m. Tree of Life Bookstore open (HROC)
5:30 p.m. Vespers (HROC)
7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Dinner Dance, Sisterhood Raffle, and Oratory Contest
Sunday, July 17: (all events at HROC)
8:00 a.m. Matins/Confessions
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
11:30 a.m. Convention Photo Shoot
12:00 p.m. Farewell Brunch / Tree of Life Bookstore open