St. Xenia Orthodox Church
170 N. Lowell St. (P.O. Box 147)
Methuen, MA 01844
2014 Retreat Choir Retreat Schedule
2014 Lenten Choir Retreat Schedule*
 
 
Thursday, March 13th
5:00 Registration and Dinner
7:00 - 9:30 Rehearsal
 
Friday, March 14th
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 11:30 Rehearsal
11:30 Presentation on Vocal Health by Laryssa Doohovskoy
12:00 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Rehearsal and Skype Master Class with Vladimir Gorbik
4:00 - 4:45 Video Presentation by Dr. Vladimir Morosan “Musical Ethos of Orthodox Lenten Services” followed by Skype Q&A
5:00 Dinner
6:30 Matins (Soul Saturday)
 
Saturday, March 15th
8:00 Liturgy (Soul Saturday)
11:00 Brunch
12:00 Presentation by Reader Robert Stauffer "The Canon as a Musical Construct"
12:30 - 4:30 Rehearsal and Skype Master Class with Vladimir Gorbik
4:30 Dinner
5:30 Vigil
 
Sunday, March 16th
9:00 Hierarchical Divine Liturgy (St. Gregory Palamas) followed by Trapeza
 
*schedule is subject to change
Upcoming Events & Services
Friday, 13 / 26 April
6:00 Matins of Lazarus Saturday
Saturday, 14 / 27 April
Lazarus Saturday
8:00 Hours & Divine Liturgy
5:30 All-Night Vigil
Sunday, 15 / 28 April
PALM SUNDAY
9:30 Hours and Divine Liturgy
Monday, 16 / 29 April
Great & Holy Monday
6:00 PM Bridegroom Matins
Tuesday, 17 / 30 April
Great & Holy Tuesday
6:00 PM Bridegroom Matins
Wednesday, 18 April / 1 May
Great & Holy Wednesday
6:00 PM Matins of the Mystical Supper
Thursday, 19 April / 2 May
Great & Holy Thursday
9:00 AM Vesperal Divine Liturgy
6:00 PM Matins w/12 Gospels
Friday, 20 April / 3 May
Great & Holy Friday
10:00 Royal Hours
4:00 Vespers w/Taking Down from the Cross
6:00 PM Matins w/Lamentations
Saturday, 21 April / 4 May
Great & Holy Saturday
9:00 AM Vesperal Divine Liturgy
10:00 PM Reading of Acts
11:30 PM Midnight Office
Sunday, 22 April / 5 May
PASCHA
12 AM Procession, Matins, Hours & Divine Liturgy
12:00 PM Agape Vespers
Monday, 23 April / 6 May
Bright Monday
9:30 Matins & Divine Liturgy
12 Noon Festive Picnic