You are Invited to a 
PRE-LENTEN RETREAT WITH METROPOLITAN JONAH
of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR)
“The Pillars of Orthodox Spirituality”
Saturday February 10, and Sunday February 11, 2018
— Beginning at 9:15 AM on both Saturday and Sunday —
HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHURCH
7545 Main Street
Ralston, Nebraska 68127
(402) 573-6558
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Theme: “The Pillars of Orthodox Spirituality” 
Saturday, February 10th
9:15 AM   Matins
10:00 AM. Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist — Metropolitan Jonah, homilist
Lunch will be served after the Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist
12:30-4:30 PM “The Pillars of Orthodox Spirituality,” presented by His Eminence Metropolitan Jonah
5:00 PM.  Vespers
A Reception for Metropolitan Jonah will follow Vespers.
Sunday, February 11th
9:15 AM.  Reception of the Metropolitan, followed by  Matins
10:00 AM  Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist — Metropolitan Jonah, homilist
A Catered Luncheon in honour of Metropolitan Jonah’s visit will follow the Liturgy. Metropolitan Jonah will be the luncheon speaker.
Metropolitan Jonah is a bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), and a former Primate of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). He was a monk at the famous Valaam Monastery in Russia, and later the abbot of St. John of San Francisco Monastery in California before being consecrated a bishop in 2008.
The Retreat and meals are free and open to the public. Free will offerings will be taken. Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact:
Fr. Victor Novak
Rector
HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHURCH
7545 Main Street
Ralston, Nebraska 68127
Church Phone: (402) 573-6558
Email: venovak@hughes.net
We are a faithful, friendly, vibrant and growing parish — and we have a place for you!
