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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis Men's Retreat


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Men's Retreat Photos 2013


When: Friday, March 1st, 7 PM - Saturday, March 2nd 4:30 PM
Where: St. Iakovos Retreat Center
Theme: Are we equipped like soldiers to fight the temptations of the body, mind and heart?
Cost: Registration is free of charge.

Retreat Schedule
Friday, March 1st
6:30 - 8:00PM, Registration/Arrivals/Dinner
8:00 - 8:15PM, Evening Prayers
8:15 - 10:15PM, Movie: Fireproof
10:15 - 11:00PM, Reflections on Movie

Saturday, March 2nd
7:45 - 8:30AM, Morning Prayers
8:30 - 9:15AM, Breakfast
9:15 - 10:00AM, Hike to Proskinitaria
10:00 - 12:00PM, Discussion with Fr. John Rallis
12:00 - 1:30PM, Lunch and Free Time (maybe visit barn or lake)
1:30 - 3:30PM, Discussion with Fr. John Rallis
3:30 - 4:00PM, Short presentation by someone on the retreat center vision
4:00 - 4:30PM, Free time
4:30 - 5:15PM, Vespers

Retreat accommodations

The men will stay at the new Greek Orthodox St. Iakovos retreat center. Linens are not provided so all participants will need to bring blankets/sleeping bags.

Things to bring:

  • Pillow
  • Blanket/Sheets/Sleeping bag
  • Boots (for a hike in the woods, in case it is muddy)

Saint Iakovos Retreat Center

1070 224th Avenue Town of Brighton, Wisconsin 53139


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