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“A Christian Ending” Lenten Retreat Led by Fr. Andre Paez

February 4, 2020 By Fr. John Peck [edit]

You are invited to attend an important and informative Lenten Retreat presented by Father Andre Paez on Saturday, March 28th, 2020. He will cover the Orthodox understanding of death & burial, how to save thousands on funeral costs and properly prepare for the end of life according to ancient Christian tradition.

He will use Deacon Mark Barna’s excellent book, “A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition” updated second edition as a primer for the retreat.

Saturday 3-28-2020 Orthodox Lenten Retreat:

09:00-09:30 am: Registration & Coffee/Refreshments

09:30-10:45 am: Session 1: Overview- A Christian Ending with Q&A

10:45-11:00 am: Break

11:00-12:15 pm: Session 2: O Death, Where is Thy Sting? Death, Bodily Preparation, Divine Services, Burial with Q&A

12:15-1:15 pm: Lunch

1:15-2:30 pm: Session 3: Putting your affairs in order- Legal Issues & Documents

2:30-2:45 pm: Break

2:45-4:00 pm: Session 4: Break Out Groups & Document Preparation (Bring your personal laptops to begin completing your own documents)

4:00-4:45 pm: Session 5: Concluding Remarks & Final Q&A

4:45-5:00 pm: Break

5:00-5:45 pm: Great Vespers

**Please Register by 3-1-2020 so we can get the books for the Retreat**

  • Individual Registration Fee | $25 (Includes: one Christian Ending Book & Lunch)
  • Couple Registration Fee| $50 (Includes: one Christian Ending Book & two Lunches)

Event Address: St John the Evangelist Orthodox Church, 916 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Event Link: https://go.stjohnaz.org/ChristianEnding

Facebook: https://go.stjohnaz.org/facebook_event

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