Sisters of St. Basil Announce 78th Annual
Pilgrimage
Fox Chase Manor, PA - September 4, 2009
Since 1931, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the
Great have hosted an annual Pilgrimage that
focuses
on the healing power of prayer and refreshing oneês
spiritual self. This event, held on the Sisterês property in
Jenkintown, PA brings together over 1,000 attendees each
year.
This year the Pilgrimage, Under the Protection of the
Mother of God will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 6
PM to 10 PM and Sunday, October 4th from 10 AM to 5 PM. The
full schedule of the day is available on the Sistersê
website - www.stbasils.com.
The theme this year is, –Mother of God, Omophor of LifeÓ,
prompting us to see how Mary loves, cares, and works to
protect each of us.
Join us for this fantastic weekend - come for one service
or stay all day! The services will be bilingual; Ukrainian
and English.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
5:00 PM Young Adult Gathering
6:00 PM Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
7:00 PM Candlelight Procession
7:15 PM Akathist to the Mother of God
8:00 PM Young Adult Dialogue |
Sunday, October 4, 2009
10:00 AM Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
10:30 AM Gather for Procession
11:00 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Food Service
1:45 PM Children's Program
2:45 PM Procession / Moleben
Mystery of Holy Anointing (Healing) |
The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great are a
worldwide religious community. They respond to the needs of
God's people today, embodying the welcoming presence of the
Lord. In leading uniquely effective and innovative
ministries in education, spiritual direction,
evangelization, and lay collaboration, they bring the rich
traditions and mysteries of the Eastern Church to those they
encounter. For more information concerning this rich
heritage, please call 215.379.3998 or visit us at
www.stbasils.com
