Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church
783 Franklin Park Drive
East Syracuse, New York 13057
Telephone (315 434-9540
Rev. Fr. Philip McCaffery -Pastor
Rev. Fr. Peter Bunitsky _ Asst. Pastor
With the blessing of Metropolitan Joseph, we will again host our annual Clergy Lenten Govenia in Syracuse, at Oak of Mamre Farm.
MARK THESE DATES
Wednesday April 8, 2008 through Saturday April 12, 2008
In response to many requests and suggestions, we will be modifying our format to permit a more prayer oriented emphasis.
| Wed. April 9 | 5pm-7pm | Registration and light supper |
| 7pm | Great Cannon of St. Andrew of Crete | |
| Thurs. April 10 | 8am | Matins |
| 10am | Brunch | |
| 11am | 1st General Session |
Metropolitan Joseph has requested that each participant prepare approximately a 15 min talk to share our struggles both personally and pastorally. Also what discoveries we have made that might be of general benefit.
| 4pm | Vespers | |
| 5pm | Dinner | |
| 6pm | Compline followed by fellowship and refreshments at the farmhouse | |
| Fri. April 11 | 8am | Matins |
| 10am | Brunch | |
| 11am | 2nd General Session |
Four one hour discussions are envisioned for this session with four breaks. Subjects are still under consideration and suggestions from participants are solicited. Please contact me ASAP.
| 4pm | Vespers | |
| 5pm | Dinner | |
| 6pm | Compline, Akathist and confessions | |
| Sat. April 12 | 7am | Matins and Hierarchial Divine Liturgy |
| 10am | Brunch | |
| 11am | Final gathering, Metropolitan Josephwill address the clergy. | |
Cost of this years govenie will be &60.00 which will cover room, board and organizational costs. Please make your reservations early with the prepayment for the govenie.
Alternative accommodations and shuttle to govenie are available from a nearby motel with very reasonable rates. We provide the shuttle service. Please let us know ASAP if you wish us to arrange this for you or if you have any special needs. We are looking forward to hosting this wonderful and uplifting event and pray that many of our Diocesan Clergy will join us.
God Bless All.
Fr. Philip McCaffery
Holy Transfiguration Parish.














